Patents by Inventor Christopher Ng
Christopher Ng 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).
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Patent number: 11463748Abstract: Techniques for identifying relevance of a video are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: causing a video to be played on a device of a user; receiving, from the device, an instruction to share the video with another user, the instruction corresponding to a point-in-time in the video; identifying text in a transcript of the video based on the point-in-time; causing the identified text to be displayed on the device based on the instruction to share the video; receiving, from the device, an instruction to include user-approved text along with the video in the sharing of the video with the one or more other users, the user-approved text comprising at least a portion of the identified text; and causing the user-approved text to be displayed on a device of the other user in association with the video based on the instructions to share and include.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Amita Sahasrabudhe, Christopher Ng, Pengfei Li, Jonathan L. Sherman-Presser, Mikhail Burshteyn, Shane Afsar, Yilin Li
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Publication number: 20190089994Abstract: Techniques for identifying relevance of a video are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: causing a video to be played on a device of a user; receiving, from the device, an instruction to share the video with another user, the instruction corresponding to a point-in-time in the video; identifying text in a transcript of the video based on the point-in-time; causing the identified text to be displayed on the device based on the instruction to share the video; receiving, from the device, an instruction to include user-approved text along with the video in the sharing of the video with the one or more other users, the user-approved text comprising at least a portion of the identified text; and causing the user-approved text to be displayed on a device of the other user in association with the video based on the instructions to share and include.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Amita Sahasrabudhe, Christopher Ng, Pengfei Li, Jonathan L. Sherman-Presser, Mikhail Burshteyn, Shane Afsar, Yilin Li
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Patent number: 10129573Abstract: Techniques for identifying relevance of a video are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: causing a video to be played on a device of a user; receiving, from the device, an instruction to share the video with another user, the instruction corresponding to a point-in-time in the video; identifying text in a transcript of the video based on the point-in-time; causing the identified text to be displayed on the device based on the instruction to share the video; receiving, from the device, an instruction to include user-approved text along with the video in the sharing of the video with the one or more other users, the user-approved text comprising at least a portion of the identified text; and causing the user-approved text to be displayed on a device of the other user in association with the video based on the instructions to share and include.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Amita Sahasrabudhe, Christopher Ng, Pengfei Li, Jonathan L. Sherman-Presser, Mikhail Burshteyn, Shane Afsar, Yilin Li
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Publication number: 20180097319Abstract: The present application generally relates to electrical cord and cable organizing apparatuses. Specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus that not only bundles an electrical cord or cable, but also an attached AC/DC adapter into a compact form. Further embodiments of the invention also provides for conveniently packing AC/DC adapters of various shapes and sizes into compact packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventor: Fonglui Christopher Ng
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Patent number: 9685096Abstract: The present application generally relates to guidance systems configured to assist individuals in learning to play a piano. Specifically, the invention relates to a system for projecting animated guidance onto the keys of a standard piano, with such system being controlled by a computing device directing the speed, tempo, location and other aspects of displaying such guidance. Further embodiments of the invention also provide for the system projecting graphical images onto the keys of the piano to assist with note association.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Inventor: Fonglui Christopher Ng
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Patent number: 9488692Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing mode based skew is disclosed. In one embodiment, an IC includes a number of different functional units each coupled to receive a respective one of a number of different clock signals. One or more of the functional circuit blocks includes at least two clock-gating circuits that are coupled to receive the clock signal provided to that functional circuit block. During a scan test, a first clock-gating circuit within a functional circuit block is configured to provide a first delay to the clock signal. A second clock-gating circuit within the functional circuit block may provide a second delay to the clock signal, the second delay being different from the first.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Asad A. Bawa, Benjamin A. Marrou, Christopher Ng, Michael R. Seningen, Mihir S. Sabnis, Zameeruddin Mohammed, Yi Zhao
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Publication number: 20160196763Abstract: The present application generally relates to guidance systems configured to assist individuals in learning to play a piano. Specifically, the invention relates to a system for projecting animated guidance onto the keys of a standard piano, with such system being controlled by a computing device directing the speed, tempo, location and other aspects of displaying such guidance. Further embodiments of the invention also provide for the system projecting graphical images onto the keys of the piano to assist with note association.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventor: Fonglui Christopher Ng
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Patent number: 9284689Abstract: The invention relates to a display rear shell with waterproof and fireproof properties comprising a main layer of a pulp made from hardwood in an amount from 80% to 90% by weight of the main layer, a pulp waterproof composition in an amount from 5% to 15% by weight of the main layer, and a flame retardant in an amount of a remaining weight percentage by weight of the main layer, a fireproof layer and a waterproof layer, in place of a traditional plastic display rear shell using plastic materials for characteristics as waterproof, fireproof and light weight.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignees: Tongfang Global Limited, Shenyang Tongfang Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Th Lam, Wen-Sheng Lu, Chih-Ming Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chuang, Christopher Ng
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Publication number: 20160061889Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing mode based skew is disclosed. In one embodiment, an IC includes a number of different functional units each coupled to receive a respective one of a number of different clock signals. One or more of the functional circuit blocks includes at least two clock-gating circuits that are coupled to receive the clock signal provided to that functional circuit block. During a scan test, a first clock-gating circuit within a functional circuit block is configured to provide a first delay to the clock signal. A second clock-gating circuit within the functional circuit block may provide a second delay to the clock signal, the second delay being different from the first.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Asad A. Bawa, Benjamin A. Marrou, Christopher Ng, Michael R. Seningen, Mihir S. Sabnis, Zameeruddin Mohammed, Yi Zhao
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Patent number: 9124861Abstract: The invention relates to a display connector with a 4K image resolution. It primarily comprises a first connector, a second connector and a third connector. The present invention is a connector for a display to support high specification images with quad full high definition (QFHD). The third connector is used to connect an existing video playback device merely having the playback function of full high definition (FHD). Then the FHD image data is upscaled through an electrically connected image upscaling module of the first connector, and QFHD image signals with an ultra-high definition resolution is displayed through an electronic display device. Accordingly, the QFHD image signals with the ultra-high definition resolution can be displayed without upgrading the hardware of the player or computer so as to dramatically reduce the required cost of upgrading the hardware.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignees: Tongfang Global Limited, Shenyang Tongfang Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Th Lam, Wen-Sheng Lu, Chih-Ming Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chuang, Christopher Ng
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Patent number: 9115886Abstract: A rotary lighting fixture having a speaker with a playback function is revealed herein, comprising a shell having an opening, a speaker fitted inside the shell, and an annular LED module having plural LEDs fitted at the opening of the shell for illumination and playback functions. In addition, the lighting fixture also combines with a power supply base with a rotary function embedded in a ceiling and a wall for substantially saving space in use thereof, promoting interior designs by its aesthetic appearance and adjusting angles of incidence from the LEDs as desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignees: Tongfang Global Limited, Shengyang Tongfang Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Th Lam, Wen-Sheng Lu, Chih-Ming Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chuang, Christopher Ng
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Publication number: 20150234232Abstract: The invention relates to a LED display device. Primarily, it comprises a liquid crystal display, a shell, a plurality of lighting modules and two reflective layers. The present invention is a liquid crystal display device which uses the light emitting diode to combine with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as a lighting module. The secondary lens theory composed of different refractive index between air and PMMA and the angle of the reflective layers on the inner surface of the side planes are used to effectively increase the refracted angle of light emitted from the light emitting diode and the distance of the mixed light and to effectively reach the advantages of thinner liquid crystal display and lower power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicants: SHENYANG TONGFANG MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., TONGFANG GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: TH LAM, WEN-SHENG LU, CHIH-MING HUANG, TSUNG-HSIEN CHUANG, CHRISTOPHER NG
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Publication number: 20150201154Abstract: The invention relates to a display connector with a 4K image resolution. It primarily comprises a first connector, a second connector and a third connector. The present invention is a connector for a display to support high specification images with quad full high definition (QFHD). The third connector is used to connect an existing video playback device merely having the playback function of full high definition (FHD). Then the FHD image data is upscaled through an electrically connected image upscaling module of the first connector, and QFHD image signals with an ultra-high definition resolution is displayed through an electronic display device. Accordingly, the QFHD image signals with the ultra-high definition resolution can be displayed without upgrading the hardware of the player or computer so as to dramatically reduce the required cost of upgrading the hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicants: SHENYANG TONGFANG MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., TONGFANG GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: Th LAM, Wen-Sheng LU, Chih-Ming HUANG, Tsung-Hsien CHUANG, Christopher NG
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Publication number: 20150124441Abstract: A rotary lighting fixture having a speaker with a playback function is revealed herein, comprising a shell having an opening, a speaker fitted inside the shell, and an annular LED module having plural LEDs fitted at the opening of the shell for illumination and playback functions. In addition, the lighting fixture also combines with a power supply base with a rotary function embedded in a ceiling and a wall for substantially saving space in use thereof, promoting interior designs by its aesthetic appearance and adjusting angles of incidence from the LEDs as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicants: SHENYANG TONGFANG MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., TONGFANG GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: TH LAM, WEN-SHENG LU, CHIH-MING HUANG, TSUNG-HSIEN CHUANG, CHRISTOPHER NG
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Publication number: 20150125705Abstract: The invention relates to a display rear shell with waterproof and fireproof properties comprising a main layer of a pulp made from hardwood in an amount from 80% to 90% by weight of the main layer, a pulp waterproof composition in an amount from 5% to 15% by weight of the main layer, and a flame retardant in an amount of a remaining weight percentage by weight of the main layer, a fireproof layer and a waterproof layer, in place of a traditional plastic display rear shell using plastic materials for characteristics as waterproof, fireproof and light weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicants: SHENYANG TONGFANG MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., TONGFANG GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: TH LAM, WEN-SHENG LU, CHIH-MING HUANG, TSUNG-HSIEN CHUANG, CHRISTOPHER NG
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Patent number: D711377Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Tongfang Global LimitedInventors: Th Lam, Christopher Ng, Wen-Sheng Lu, Yuen-Ming Ng, Yu-Ping Li, Di-Xing Liu
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Patent number: D711378Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Tongfang Global LimitedInventors: Th Lam, Christopher Ng, Wen-Sheng Lu, Yuen-Ming Ng, Yu-Ping Li, Di-Xing Liu
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Patent number: D711383Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignees: Tongfang Global Limited, Shengyang Tongfang Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Th Lam, Wen-Sheng Lu, Chih-Ming Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chuang, Christopher Ng
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Patent number: D725060Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Tongfang Global LimitedInventors: Th Lam, Christopher Ng, Wen-Sheng Lu, Yuen-Ming Ng, Yu-Ping Li, Di-Xing Liu
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Patent number: D750076Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignees: Tongfang Global Limited, Shenyang Tongfang Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Th Lam, Wen-Sheng Lu, Chih-Ming Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chuang, Christopher Ng