Patents by Inventor Ching-Chien Chen

Ching-Chien Chen 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).

  • Publication number: 20250153679
    Abstract: A restraint verification platform may obtain video data video data of a passenger in a passenger seat. The restraint verification platform may analyze the video data using one or more machine learning models trained to detect passengers in passenger seats and passenger restraints of the passenger seats. The restraint verification platform may detect, using the one or more machine learning models and based on analyzing the video data, the passenger in the passenger seat and a passenger restraint of the passenger seat. The restraint verification platform may determine, based on analyzing the video data, that the passenger restraint is not properly securing the passenger. The restraint verification platform may perform an action based on determining that the passenger restraint is not properly securing the passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant D. BOYLE, Gary D. MARKOWITZ, Clifford Aron WILKINSON, Ching-Chien CHEN, Gregory Brooks HALE, Jeremy EATON
  • Publication number: 20240153312
    Abstract: A guest assistance platform may analyze video data of an environment that includes a liquid substance. The video data is analyzed using a machine learning model trained to detect objects in the liquid substance. The guest assistance platform may detect an individual in the liquid substance based on analyzing the video data and may determine a measure of confidence associated with detecting the individual in the liquid substance. The guest assistance platform may determine one or more confidence factors associated with detecting the individual in the liquid substance. The guest assistance platform may modify the measure of confidence using the one or more confidence factors and may determine whether the modified measure of confidence satisfies a confidence threshold. The guest assistance platform may selectively cause assistance to be provided to the individual or continue analyzing the video data based on whether the modified measure of confidence satisfies the confidence threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Brooks HALE, Gary D. MARKOWITZ, Clifford Aron WILKINSON, Ching-Chien CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230419729
    Abstract: A behavior detection platform may obtain video data of an environment including a guest and may determine a set of normal guest behaviors associated with the environment. The platform may analyze, using a first machine learning model, the video data to identify features of the guest and analyze, using a second machine learning model, the video data and the features to determine an actual guest behavior of the guest. The platform may predict, using the second machine learning model, a predicted guest behavior of the guest based on the actual guest behavior. The behavior detection platform may determine that at least one of the actual guest behavior or the predicted guest behavior is not included in the set of normal guest behaviors. The platform may cause assistance to be provided to the guest based on determining that the actual guest behavior or the predicted guest behavior are not included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Brooks HALE, Gary D. MARKOWITZ, Clifford Aron WILKINSON, Ching-Chien CHEN
  • Patent number: 8953887
    Abstract: A method for processing geospatial datasets corresponding to geospatial objects, the method having the steps of extracting geospatial attributes from the geospatial datasets, locating extracted geospatial attributes corresponding to a particular geospatial object at a particular point in time, and generating output indicative of the particular geospatial object at the particular point in time utilizing the located geospatial attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Terrago Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi
  • Patent number: 8675995
    Abstract: Methods for locating a feature on geospatial imagery and systems for performing those methods are disclosed. An accuracy level of each of a plurality of geospatial vector datasets available in a database can be determined. Each of the plurality of geospatial vector datasets corresponds to the same spatial region as the geospatial imagery. The geospatial vector dataset having the highest accuracy level may be selected. When the selected geospatial vector dataset and the geospatial imagery are misaligned, the selected geospatial vector dataset is aligned to the geospatial imagery. The location of the feature on the geospatial imagery is then determined based on the selected geospatial vector dataset and outputted via a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: TerraGo Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Dipsy Kapoor, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi
  • Patent number: 8670617
    Abstract: A method, computer program, and system for linking content to individual image features are provided. A section of an image is identified. A plurality of features associated with the section of the image is determined. Each of the plurality of features corresponds to at least one position within the section of the image. Content associated with the plurality of features is retrieved from a content repository. The content is linked to the plurality of features based on at least one rule. The content is then presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: TerraGo Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi, Ching-Chien Chen, Dipsy Kapoor
  • Patent number: 8635228
    Abstract: Document relevance is determined with respect to a region of interest (ROI). A set of location references may be associated with a set of documents. The system selects location references associated with an ROI and then selects documents corresponding to the selected location references. The selected documents can be reported or processed further. A document-location reference index can be accessed when the present system is ‘online’ and processing a request for documents relevant to an ROI. The document-location reference index may be generated and updated while the present system is ‘offline’ and not processing a request for documents. The resulting relevant documents may be provided to a user in response to a document search associated with the ROI or along with an advertisement associated with the ROI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Terrago Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyrus Shahabi, Craig A. Knoblock, Dipsy Kapoor, Ching-Chien Chen
  • Patent number: 8340360
    Abstract: Automatic conflation systems and techniques which provide vector-imagery conflation and map-imagery conflation. Vector-imagery conflation is an efficient approach that exploits knowledge from multiple data sources to identify a set of accurate control points. Vector-imagery conflation provides automatic and accurate alignment of various vector datasets and imagery, and is appropriate for GIS applications, for example, requiring alignment of vector data and imagery over large geographical regions. Map-imagery conflation utilizes common vector datasets as “glue” to automatically integrate street maps with imagery. This approach provides automatic, accurate, and intelligent images that combine the visual appeal and accuracy of imagery with the detailed attribution information often contained in such diverse maps. Both conflation approaches are applicable for GIS applications requiring, for example, alignment of vector data, raster maps, and imagery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: University of Southern California
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Dipsy Kapoor, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi
  • Publication number: 20110280453
    Abstract: Automatic conflation systems and techniques which provide vector-imagery conflation and map-imagery conflation. Vector-imagery conflation is an efficient approach that exploits knowledge from multiple data sources to identify a set of accurate control points. Vector-imagery conflation provides automatic and accurate alignment of various vector datasets and imagery, and is appropriate for GIS applications, for example, requiring alignment of vector data and imagery over large geographical regions. Map-imagery conflation utilizes common vector datasets as “glue” to automatically integrate street maps with imagery. This approach provides automatic, accurate, and intelligent images that combine the visual appeal and accuracy of imagery with the detailed attribution information often contained in such diverse maps. Both conflation approaches are applicable for GIS applications requiring, for example, alignment of vector data, raster maps, and imagery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Dipsy Kapoor, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi
  • Publication number: 20110142347
    Abstract: A method for processing geospatial datasets corresponding to geospatial objects, the method having the steps of extracting geospatial attributes from the geospatial datasets, locating extracted geospatial attributes corresponding to a particular geospatial object at a particular point in time, and generating output indicative of the particular geospatial object at the particular point in time utilizing the located geospatial attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi
  • Publication number: 20110123066
    Abstract: Methods for locating a feature on geospatial imagery and systems for performing those methods are disclosed. An accuracy level of each of a plurality of geospatial vector datasets available in a database can be determined. Each of the plurality of geospatial vector datasets corresponds to the same spatial region as the geospatial imagery. The geospatial vector dataset having the highest accuracy level may be selected. When the selected geospatial vector dataset and the geospatial imagery are misaligned, the selected geospatial vector dataset is aligned to the geospatial imagery. The location of the feature on the geospatial imagery is then determined based on the selected geospatial vector dataset and outputted via a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Dipsy Kapoor, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi
  • Publication number: 20110119265
    Abstract: Document relevance is determined with respect to a region of interest (ROI). A set of location references may be associated with a set of documents. The system selects location references associated with an ROI and then selects documents corresponding to the selected location references. The selected documents can be reported or processed further. A document-location reference index can be accessed when the present system is ‘online’ and processing a request for documents relevant to an ROI. The document-location reference index may be generated and updated while the present system is ‘offline’ and not processing a request for documents. The resulting relevant documents may be provided to a user in response to a document search associated with the ROI or along with an advertisement associated with the ROI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Cyrus Shahabi, Craig A. Knoblock, Dipsy Kapoor, Ching-Chien Chen
  • Publication number: 20110007941
    Abstract: Methods for locating a feature on geospatial imagery and systems for performing those methods are disclosed. An accuracy level of each of a plurality of geospatial vector datasets available in a database can be determined. Each of the plurality of geospatial vector datasets corresponds to the same spatial region as the geospatial imagery. The geospatial vector dataset having the highest accuracy level may be selected. When the selected geospatial vector dataset and the geospatial imagery are misaligned, the selected geospatial vector dataset is aligned to the geospatial imagery. The location of the feature on the geospatial imagery is then determined based on the selected geospatial vector dataset and outputted via a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Dipsy Kapoor, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi
  • Patent number: 7660441
    Abstract: Automatic conflation systems and techniques which provide vector-imagery conflation and map-imagery conflation. Vector-imagery conflation is an efficient approach that exploits knowledge from multiple data sources to identify a set of accurate control points. Vector-imagery conflation provides automatic and accurate alignment of various vector datasets and imagery, and is appropriate for GIS applications, for example, requiring alignment of vector data and imagery over large geographical regions. Map-imagery conflation utilizes common vector datasets as “glue” to automatically integrate street maps with imagery. This approach provides automatic, accurate, and intelligent images that combine the visual appeal and accuracy of imagery with the detailed attribution information often contained in such diverse maps. Both conflation approaches are applicable for GIS applications requiring, for example, alignment of vector data, raster maps, and imagery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Southern California, University
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi, Yao-Yi Chiang
  • Publication number: 20090285487
    Abstract: A method, computer program, and system for linking content to individual image features are provided. A section of an image is identified. A plurality of features associated with the section of the image is determined. Each of the plurality of features corresponds to at least one position within the section of the image. Content associated with the plurality of features is retrieved from a content repository. The content is linked to the plurality of features based on at least one rule. The content is then presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Craig A. Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi, Ching-Chien Chen, Dipsy Kapoor
  • Publication number: 20070014488
    Abstract: Automatic conflation systems and techniques which provide vector-imagery conflation and map-imagery conflation. Vector-imagery conflation is an efficient approach that exploits knowledge from multiple data sources to identify a set of accurate control points. Vector-imagery conflation provides automatic and accurate alignment of various vector datasets and imagery, and is appropriate for GIS applications, for example, requiring alignment of vector data and imagery over large geographical regions. Map-imagery conflation utilizes common vector datasets as “glue” to automatically integrate street maps with imagery. This approach provides automatic, accurate, and intelligent images that combine the visual appeal and accuracy of imagery with the detailed attribution information often contained in such diverse maps. Both conflation approaches are applicable for GIS applications requiring, for example, alignment of vector data, raster maps, and imagery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Craig Knoblock, Cyrus Shahabi, Yao-Yi Chiang
  • Publication number: 20070013050
    Abstract: This invention is novel structure of an over-current protection device and manufacturing method thereof. The over-current protection device is formed with a main body with a lead frame and a ceramic fiber lead wound by a metal wire exteriorly, by coating the exterior of the whole lead with a thermally-insulating material, and then cladding the lead with a flame retardation material having an electrical insulation characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Ching-Chien Chen, Kun-Huang Chang, Yi-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 7135415
    Abstract: An insulated structure of a chip array component and fabrication method of the same, the element is fabricated by enclosing its main body with a dense layer of high surface insulation resistance material, and then exposing the portions of the main body where terminal electrodes are to be formed by removing the dense layer of high surface insulation resistance material by employing sand blasting, laser trimming, grinding, or etching process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Inpaq Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsiao-Lin Kuo, Ching-Chien Chen, Kwo-Fang Ku, Yu-Chin Hsu
  • Publication number: 20060017179
    Abstract: An insulated structure of a chip array component and fabrication method of the same, the element is fabricated by enclosing its main body with a dense layer of high surface insulation resistance material, and then exposing the portions of the main body where terminal electrodes are to be formed by removing the dense layer of high surface insulation resistance material by employing sand blasting, laser trimming, grinding, or etching process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Hsiao-Lin Kuo, Ching-Chien Chen, Kwo-Fang Ku, Yu-Chin Hsu