Patents by Inventor Chian Chiu Li

Chian Chiu Li has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12291194
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a bi-directional autonomous vehicle. In one aspect, a vehicle's forward direction and front end are determined by a user's command, sitting orientation, records, or prearrangement. In another aspect, a vehicle's forward direction and front end are determined by a destination, road conditions, or parking lot conditions. Moreover, a vehicle's shape is adjustable according to front end selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20250130593
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting a map and changing a facing direction of an object. In an aspect, an elongated map segment is presented according to a pointing direction of a device. In another aspect, a facing direction of an object is changed according to a pointing direction of a device or a facing direction of a user. In another aspect, a facing direction of a robot is changed according to a pointing direction of a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20250066050
    Abstract: System and method for providing vehicle-based services. Hailed vehicles are arranged to provide cooking, massage, medical, and parcel-delivery services. Using a ship-to-vehicle method, a parcel is delivered to an occupant of a hailed vehicle. In one aspect, a ship-to-vehicle option is presented in a purchasing interface. In another aspect, methods are provided to transfer a parcel from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a vehicle. In other aspects, methods are provided to transfer a parcel from a vehicle to another vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Patent number: 12236062
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing a task via a simple code. Combination of a marker and a simple code represents a task. In an aspect, after a code is received, possible objects are determined and presented. After a user selects a possible object, a task related to the object is performed. In another aspect, a task is performed when a voice input contains a code and a user gazes or gestures at a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventors: Chian Chiu Li, Xin Li
  • Patent number: 12222214
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting a map and changing a facing direction of an object. In an aspect, an elongated map segment is presented according to a pointing direction of a device. In other aspects, a facing direction of an object is changed according to a pointing direction of a device or a facing direction of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20250045338
    Abstract: In some aspects, systems and methods for presenting search results and comparison results are disclosed. A search window presents a search button as a search option and a comparison button as a comparison option. The search results are based on the query. The comparison results are based on an object derived from the query and comparators that are comparable to the object. In some aspects, filters are defined by users themselves. In some aspects, form filling methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20250012630
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting weak beams and single photons. A reference beam interferes with a weak beam to generate an output beam. Characteristics such as propagation direction of the output beam are used to detect the weak beam. The methods further include using an array of reference beams to detect an image formed by weak beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20240394823
    Abstract: System and method for a user to navigate an autonomous vehicle. In an aspect, an identification object is presented at a vehicle hailed by a user. In another aspect, after a user submits a forward command, the vehicle is arranged to go straight within a given distance. In another aspect, after a user submits a turn-right command, the vehicle is arranged to turn right and then go straight within a given distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Patent number: 12146788
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting weak beams and single photons. A reference beam interferes with a weak beam to generate an output beam. Characteristics such as propagation direction of the output beam are used to detect the weak beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20240353995
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for presenting information and performing a task using an electronic device. In some aspects, a device shows content items when a gaze, a shaking act plus a gaze, or a shaking act is detected. In some aspects, a device performs a task when a name, a code, and the task are detected in voice input. In some aspects, a user communicates with a selected vehicle via a user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Patent number: 12077173
    Abstract: System and method for a user to navigate an autonomous vehicle. In an aspect, upon receiving a user's request, the vehicle starts a journey sooner. In another aspect, after the user submits a forward command, the vehicle is arranged to go straight within a given distance. In another aspect, after the user submits a turn-right command, the vehicle is arranged to turn right and then go straight within a given distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20240212506
    Abstract: System and method for utilizing and controlling an autonomous vehicle, hailing a vehicle, and delivery vehicles. In an aspect, methods are arranged for navigation and operation of autonomous vehicles. In another aspect, a one-tap hailing process is configured, wherein destination info is not required. In another aspect, when a user hails a vehicle from a location not suitable for pickup, the user is informed to go to a nearby place within a time period. In another aspect, delivery vehicles are provided. In another aspect, methods to install a backup battery are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20240153504
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting information and executing a task. In an aspect, when a user gazes at a display of a standby device, location related information is presented. In another aspect, when a user utters a voice command and gazes or gestures at a device, a task is executed. In another aspect, a voice input, a gesture, and user information are used to determine a destination for a trip or a product for a purchase. In another aspect, a task is issued to and implemented through a mobile control device that moves around autonomously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Patent number: 11961019
    Abstract: System and method for implementing a user's command to utilize and control an autonomous vehicle. In an aspect, certain rules are arranged for navigation and operation of autonomous vehicles. In another aspect, a one-tap hailing process is configured, wherein destination info is not required. In another aspect, when a user hails a vehicle from a location not suitable for pickup, the user is informed to go to a nearby place within a time period. In another aspect, a delivery vehicle is configured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20240112293
    Abstract: Systems and methods for hailing and using an autonomous storage vehicle. A user uses the storage vehicle to store goods purchased. The storage vehicle carries the goods and stays in a designated area nearby. The storage vehicle goes to the user only when the user calls it. The user meets with the storage vehicle in a meeting area of a parking lot to retrieve the goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20240103639
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gesture input. In an aspect, the screen grid is configured based on locations of objects. In another aspect, the effective area of an object is adjustable on screen. In yet another aspect, a gesture sensor is turned on after detecting an act of a user or a voice command. In some cases, gaze detection is performed and records of a user are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20240077355
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting weak beams and single photons. A reference beam interferes with a weak beam to generate an output beam. Characteristics such as propagation direction of the output beam are used to detect the weak beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Patent number: 11906317
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting information and executing a task. In an aspect, when a user gazes at a display of a standby device, location related information is presented. In another aspect, when a user utters a voice command and gazes or gestures at a device, a task is executed. In another aspect, a voice input, a gesture, and user information are used to determine a destination for a trip or a product for a purchase. In another aspect, a voice input and user information are used to determine a destination when a user hails a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Patent number: 11880800
    Abstract: Systems and methods for hailing a vehicle for a ride or shipping a parcel. A user hails a vehicle with a gesture or app. A hailed vehicle carries the user to a destination or picks up a parcel from the user and performs shipping procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li
  • Publication number: 20230339458
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a bi-directional autonomous vehicle. In one aspect, a vehicle's forward direction and front end are determined by a user's command, sitting orientation, records, or prearrangement. In another aspect, a vehicle's forward direction and front end are determined by a destination, road conditions, or parking lot conditions. Moreover, a vehicle's shape is adjustable according to front end selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: Chian Chiu Li