Patents by Inventor Congrong (Ron) Yu

Congrong (Ron) Yu 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: 20240367341
    Abstract: The application discloses a composite reinforced moisture-proof fiberboard, and a preparation apparatus and method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of moisture-proof fiberboard preparation apparatus. A wooden board that needs an adhesive application process is placed on a conveying assembly and conveyed to a lower part of a grinding disc assembly. Then, a first levelling assembly, a second levelling assembly, and a vertical electric telescopic rod are started to adjust the grinding disc assembly to perform grinding and adhesive application on the wooden board. After adhesive application is completed, the conveying assembly is started again to drive the wooden board to move to perform high temperature drying treatment through a high temperature drying assembly. An adhesive solution thrown out during grinding and adhesive application falls onto side return covers and flows back to a recovery pool for collection and reuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Danxiong LIAO, Congrong LAN, Xinqing LIN, Qinglin ZHENG, Wei WANG, Hong WANG
  • Patent number: 11836916
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and apparatus for vascular calcification detection are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Congrong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230360370
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to improved systems, methods, and techniques for constructing and employing neural network architectures to solve computer vision and other problems. The neural network architectures can have two or three layers with all nodes in the first layer connected to all nodes in the second layer. The nodes in the second layer can be connected to each other. The weights or values of the various connections between these nodes in the first two layers can also be updated between the processing of inputs to the neural network architectures. These neural network architectures do not require extensive training and can learn continuously. Other embodiments are disclosed herein as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Congrong Yu, Rishabh Raj
  • Publication number: 20230360367
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to improved systems, methods, and techniques for constructing and employing neural network architectures to solve computer vision and other problems. The neural network architectures can have two or three layers with all nodes in the first layer connected to all nodes in the second layer. The nodes in the second layer can be connected to each other. The weights or values of the various connections between these nodes in the first two layers can also be updated between the processing of inputs to the neural network architectures. These neural network architectures do not require extensive training and can learn continuously. Other embodiments are disclosed herein as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Congrong Yu, Rishabh Raj
  • Publication number: 20230343933
    Abstract: A negative electrode active material includes a silicon-carbon composite, where the silicon-carbon composite includes a silicon oxide and graphite, a general formula of the silicon oxide is SiOx, 0.5?x?1.6, and the silicon-carbon composite satisfies the following relation: 2?b/a<6, wherein a represents an average particle size of the silicon oxide, and b represents an average particle size of graphite. The negative electrode active material as a negative electrode active material of a lithium-ion battery can prolong cycle life and enhance cycling structure stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Ningde Amperex Technology Limited
    Inventor: Congrong CHEN
  • Patent number: 11769316
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of “pseudo-images” to perform image recognition, e.g., to perform facial image recognition. In an embodiment, the pseudo-image is obtained by starting with a real world image and, after optional preprocessing, subjecting the image to a non-linear transformation that converts the image into a pseudo-image. While real world objects (or, more generally, real world patterns) may be perceivable in the starting image, they cannot be perceived in the pseudo-image. Image recognition takes place by comparing the pseudo-image with a library of known pseudo-images, i.e., image recognition takes place in pseudo-image space without a return to real world space. In this way, robust image recognition is achieved even for imperfect real world images, such as, real world images that have been degraded by noise, poor illumination, uneven lighting, and/or occlusion, e.g., the presence of glasses, scarves, or the like in the case of facial images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Congrong (Ron) Yu, Rishabh Raj, Dar Wilbur Dahlen
  • Publication number: 20230080891
    Abstract: A packaging film including a protective layer, a first bonding layer, a metal layer. a second bonding layer and a sealing layer. The protective layer, the first bonding layer, the metal layer. the second bonding layer, and the sealing layer are sequentially stacked. The protective layer includes a polymer resin layer and a carbon material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Ningde Amperex Technology Limited
    Inventors: Congrong Chen, Zhihuan Chen, Hang Cui, Yuansen Xie
  • Publication number: 20230052928
    Abstract: A negative electrode material includes a silicon-based material, where a particle of the silicon-based material includes at least one recessed portion, and the recessed portion is 50 nm to 20 ?m in width, and 50 nm to 10 ?m in depth. The recessed structure leaves room for the silicon-based material to swell, thereby solving the problem of large volume swelling of the silicon-based material. In addition, when the silicon-based material with the recessed structure is composited with a carbon material, a conductive agent, and the like to form a negative electrode plate, small particles of the carbon material and the conductive agent are embedded into the recessed portion of the silicon-based material, solving the problem of low compacted density of the silicon-based negative electrode material with a recessed structure, and compensating for the low volumetric energy density of the recessed structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: NINGDE AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Congrong CHEN, Zhihuan CHEN, Hang CUI, Yuansen XIE
  • Publication number: 20210374388
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of “pseudo-images” to perform image recognition, e.g., to perform facial image recognition. In an embodiment, the pseudo-image is obtained by starting with a real world image and, after optional preprocessing, subjecting the image to a non-linear transformation that converts the image into a pseudo-image. While real world objects (or, more generally, real world patterns) may be perceivable in the starting image, they cannot be perceived in the pseudo-image. Image recognition takes place by comparing the pseudo-image with a library of known pseudo-images, i.e., image recognition takes place in pseudo-image space without a return to real world space. In this way, robust image recognition is achieved even for imperfect real world images, such as, real world images that have been degraded by noise, poor illumination, uneven lighting, and/or occlusion, e.g., the presence of glasses, scarves, or the like in the case of facial images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Congrong (Ron) Yu, Rishabh Raj, Dar Wilbur Dahlen
  • Patent number: 11157721
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of “pseudo-images” to perform image recognition, e.g., to perform facial image recognition. In an embodiment, the pseudo-image is obtained by starting with a real world image and, after optional preprocessing, subjecting the image to a non-linear transformation that converts the image into a pseudo-image. While real world objects (or, more generally, real world patterns) may be perceivable in the starting image, they cannot be perceived in the pseudo-image. Image recognition takes place by comparing the pseudo-image with a library of known pseudo-images, i.e., image recognition takes place in pseudo-image space without a return to real world space. In this way, robust image recognition is achieved even for imperfect real world images, such as, real world images that have been degraded by noise, poor illumination, uneven lighting, and/or occlusion, e.g., the presence of glasses, scarves, or the like in the case of facial images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Congrong (Ron) Yu, Rishabh Raj, Dar Wilbur Dahlen
  • Publication number: 20210319553
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and apparatus for vascular calcification detection are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: Congrong ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11120253
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of “pseudo-images” to perform image recognition, e.g., to perform facial image recognition. In an embodiment, the pseudo-image is obtained by starting with a real world image and, after optional preprocessing, subjecting the image to a non-linear transformation that converts the image into a pseudo-image. While real world objects (or, more generally, real world patterns) may be perceivable in the starting image, they cannot be perceived in the pseudo-image. Image recognition takes place by comparing the pseudo-image with a library of known pseudo-images, i.e., image recognition takes place in pseudo-image space without a return to real world space. In this way, robust image recognition is achieved even for imperfect real world images, such as, real world images that have been degraded by noise, poor illumination, uneven lighting, and/or occlusion, e.g., the presence of glasses, scarves, or the like in the case of facial images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Congrong (Ron) Yu, Rishabh Raj, Dar Wilbur Dahlen
  • Publication number: 20200005023
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of “pseudo-images” to perform image recognition, e.g., to perform facial image recognition. In an embodiment, the pseudo-image is obtained by starting with a real world image and, after optional preprocessing, subjecting the image to a non-linear transformation that converts the image into a pseudo-image. While real world objects (or, more generally, real world patterns) may be perceivable in the starting image, they cannot be perceived in the pseudo-image. Image recognition takes place by comparing the pseudo-image with a library of known pseudo-images, i.e., image recognition takes place in pseudo-image space without a return to real world space. In this way, robust image recognition is achieved even for imperfect real world images, such as, real world images that have been degraded by noise, poor illumination, uneven lighting, and/or occlusion, e.g., the presence of glasses, scarves, or the like in the case of facial images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Congrong (Ron) Yu, Rishabh Raj, Dar Wilbur Dahlen
  • Publication number: 20200005343
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to identify local trade areas are disclosed. An example method includes selecting, with a processor, census block groups (CBGs) associated with a retailer location, identifying, with the processor, a plurality of stores within the selected CBGs and associated all commodities volume (ACV) values for respective ones of the plurality of stores, calculating, with the processor, similarity index values associated with respective pairs of the plurality of stores, generating, with the processor, local trade areas (LTAs) of subgroups of the plurality of stores based on a comparison of the similarity index values to a similarity threshold value, and when a respective one of the LTAs includes a violation of a releasability criterion, preventing, with the processor, erroneous disclosure of market share information by re-distributing the stores within the respective one of the LTAs to a geographically adjacent LTA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: John P. Mansour, Michael J. Zenor, Mitchel Kriss, Congrong Lou
  • Patent number: 10339547
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to identify local trade areas are disclosed. An example method includes selecting, with a processor, census block groups (CBGs) associated with a retailer location, identifying, with the processor, a plurality of stores within the selected CBGs and associated all commodities volume (ACV) values for respective ones of the plurality of stores, calculating, with the processor, similarity index values associated with respective pairs of the plurality of stores, generating, with the processor, local trade areas (LTAs) of subgroups of the plurality of stores based on a comparison of the similarity index values to a similarity threshold value, and when a respective one of the LTAs includes a violation of a releasability criterion, preventing, with the processor, erroneous disclosure of market share information by re-distributing the stores within the respective one of the LTAs to a geographically adjacent LTA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLC
    Inventors: John P. Mansour, Michael J. Zenor, Mitchel Kriss, Congrong Lou
  • Publication number: 20170091795
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to identify local trade areas are disclosed. An example method includes selecting, with a processor, census block groups (CBGs) associated with a retailer location, identifying, with the processor, a plurality of stores within the selected CBGs and associated all commodities volume (ACV) values for respective ones of the plurality of stores, calculating, with the processor, similarity index values associated with respective pairs of the plurality of stores, generating, with the processor, local trade areas (LTAs) of subgroups of the plurality of stores based on a comparison of the similarity index values to a similarity threshold value, and when a respective one of the LTAs includes a violation of a releasability criterion, preventing, with the processor, erroneous disclosure of market share information by re-distributing the stores within the respective one of the LTAs to a geographically adjacent LTA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: John P. Mansour, Michael J. Zenor, Mitchel Kriss, Congrong Lou
  • Patent number: 9102750
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, combinations, methods, sequences and kits for use of novel fluorescent proteins derived from the genus Branchiostoma. Specifically, polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences encoding fluorescent proteins isolated from Branchiostoma floridae, including harmonized sequences, which permit enhanced expression of the encoded polypeptides in mammalian cells in vivo are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Arcady Mushegian, Congrong Yu, Joel Schwartz, Limei Ma
  • Patent number: 9018440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for detecting and/or measuring, e.g., intracellular signaling in vivo. More particularly, compositions and methods are provided, which include transgenic animals, that are useful in mapping and examining, e.g., calcium fluctuations in vivo between and within populations of cells in real time. Methods for screening for candidate compounds that effect, e.g., intracellular calcium signaling are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Congrong (Ron) Yu, Limei Ma
  • Publication number: 20140220629
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, combinations, methods, sequences and kits for use of novel fluorescent proteins derived from the genus Branchiostoma. Specifically, polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences encoding fluorescent proteins isolated from Branchiostoma floridae, including harmonized sequences, which permit enhanced expression of the encoded polypeptides in mammalian cells in vivo are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Arcady MUSHEGIAN, Congrong (Ron) YU, Joel SCHWARTZ, Limei MA
  • Patent number: 8680235
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, combinations, methods, sequences and kits for use of novel fluorescent proteins derived from the genus Branchiostoma. Specifically, polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences encoding fluorescent proteins isolated from Branchiostoma floridae, including harmonized sequences, which permit enhanced expression of the encoded polypeptides in mammalian cells in vivo are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Stowers Institute For Medical Research
    Inventors: Arcady Mushegian, Congrong (Ron) Yu, Joel Schwartz, Limei Ma, Malcolm Cook