Patents by Inventor David Ding

David Ding 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: 20250078329
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for providing a content generation service that may be configured to generate content, such as digital images and the like, based on both a textual input and supplemental information. The content generation service may include one or more trained machine learning models that may be configured to generate an image based on a textual input and one or more supplemental information input(s). The supplemental information may include, for example, user information, content information, etc. and can provide context, preferences, or any other additional information beyond the textual input that may be used to generate the content. Further, the content generation service and/or the user may be able to assign weights to each of the textual input and the supplemental information input in connection with the generation of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Pinterest, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ding-Jia Xue, Eric Shulee Tzeng, Yu Wang, Yinan Zhang
  • Patent number: 12174881
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods to determine hair patterns presented in content items. The determined hair patterns may be associated with the content items to facilitate indexing, filtering, etc. of the content items based on the determined hair patterns. In exemplary implementations, a corpus of content items may be associated with an embedding vector that includes a binary representation of the content item. The embedding vectors associated with each content item can be provided as inputs to a trained machine learning model, which can process the embedding vectors to determine one or more hair patterns presented in each content item while eliminating the need for performing image pre-processing prior to determination of the hair pattern(s) presented in the content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Pinterest, Inc.
    Inventors: Nadia Fawaz, Anh Tuong Ta, Bhawna Juneja, Rohan Mahadev, Valerie Moy, Dmitry Olegovich Kislyuk, David Ding-Jia Xue, Christopher Lee Schaefbauer, Graham Roth, William Yau, Jordan DiSanto, Ding Zhang, David Voiss
  • Publication number: 20240037138
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods to determine hair patterns presented in content items. The determined hair patterns may be associated with the content items to facilitate indexing, filtering, etc. of the content items based on the determined hair patterns. In exemplary implementations, a corpus of content items may be associated with an embedding vector that includes a binary representation of the content item. The embedding vectors associated with each content item can be provided as inputs to a trained machine learning model, which can process the embedding vectors to determine one or more hair patterns presented in each content item while eliminating the need for performing image pre-processing prior to determination of the hair pattern(s) presented in the content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Pinterest, Inc.
    Inventors: Nadia Fawaz, Anh Tuong Ta, Bhawna Juneja, Rohan Mahadev, Valerie Moy, Dmitry Olegovich Kislyuk, David Ding-Jia Xue, Christopher Lee Schaefbauer, Graham Roth, William Yau, Jordan DiSanto, Ding Zhang, David Voiss
  • Patent number: 11816144
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods to determine hair patterns presented in content items. The determined hair patterns may be associated with the content items to facilitate indexing, filtering, etc. of the content items based on the determined hair patterns. In exemplary implementations, a corpus of content items may be associated with an embedding vector that includes a binary representation of the content item. The embedding vectors associated with each content item can be provided as inputs to a trained machine learning model, which can process the embedding vectors to determine one or more hair patterns presented in each content item while eliminating the need for performing image pre-processing prior to determination of the hair pattern(s) presented in the content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Pinterest, Inc.
    Inventors: Nadia Fawaz, Anh Tuong Ta, Bhawna Juneja, Rohan Mahadev, Valerie Moy, Dmitry Olegovich Kislyuk, David Ding-Jia Xue, Christopher Lee Schaefbauer, Graham Roth, William Yau, Jordan DiSanto, Ding Zhang, David Voiss
  • Publication number: 20230315780
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods to determine hair patterns presented in content items. The determined hair patterns may be associated with the content items to facilitate indexing, filtering, etc. of the content items based on the determined hair patterns. In exemplary implementations, a corpus of content items may be associated with an embedding vector that includes a binary representation of the content item. The embedding vectors associated with each content item can be provided as inputs to a trained machine learning model, which can process the embedding vectors to determine one or more hair patterns presented in each content item while eliminating the need for performing image pre-processing prior to determination of the hair pattern(s) presented in the content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Nadia Fawaz, Anh Tuong Ta, Bhawna Juneja, Rohan Mahadev, Valerie Moy, Dmitry Olegovich Kislyuk, David Ding-Jia Xue, Christopher Lee Schaefbauer, Graham Roth, William Yau, Jordan DiSanto, Ding Zhang, David Voiss
  • Publication number: 20230196645
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods to extract image segments from an image and include those extracted image segments in a collage. The origin information, such as the source image, source image location, etc., from which the extracted image segment is generated is maintained as metadata so that interaction with the extracted image segment on the collage can be used to determine and/or return to the origin of the extracted image segment. Collages may be updated, shared, adjusted, etc., by the creator of the collage or other users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: David Temple, Ryan Wilson Probasco, Albert Pereta Farre, Steven Ramkumar, Rohan Mahadev, Luke Zhao, Dmitry Olegovich Kislyuk, David Ding-Jia Xue
  • Publication number: 20220122354
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for extracting parameters associated with a look/beauty aesthetic presented in a content item such as an image or a video. The extracted parameters can be used to identify beauty products that can be used to create a similar look/beauty aesthetic and to render the beauty product on a streaming live-feed video of the user so that the user can assess how the product looks on the user. Aspects of the disclosure also relate to classifying content items presenting a look/beauty aesthetic based on a dominant skin tone present in the content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Aleksandr Burdin, Anqi Guo, Charles Joseph Rosenberg, Cindy Xinwei Zhang, David Ding-Jia Xue, Dmitry Olegovich Kislyuk, Emma Catherine Herold, Eric Tzeng, Jeffrey Harris, Joshua Richard Beal, Long Cheng, Nadia Fawaz, Rahul Rekha Gupta, Dong Huk Park, Shana Hu, Vy Do Phan, Yixue Li
  • Patent number: 11049073
    Abstract: A method and system for establishing an electronic communication channel between an agent of a first entity and a second entity is provided, including: linking the second entity to the agent of the first entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity; providing one or more software programs over the electronic communication channel to the second entity; initiating an exchange by the agent of the first entity to the second entity; and sending one or more messages over the communication channel between the agent from the first entity and the second entity. The system includes a database containing a link between the agent of the first entity and the second entity. The system also includes a server configured to establish an electronic communication channel between the agent of the first entity and the second entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: David Ding-hua Tzau, Yang Sun
  • Publication number: 20200394613
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coordinating decisions between noncommunicating parties using quantum physics. The procedure includes recognizing and identifying features of a coordinating decisions between non-communicating parties (CDNP) problem, expressing these features in a precise and mathematical manner, finding a solution using quantum states and measurements, and physically implementing the solution. Since quantum mechanics can violate Bell inequalities, quantum solutions to a CDNP problem have advantages over non-quantum solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Mario SZEGEDY, Dawei David Ding, Yaoyun SHI
  • Publication number: 20200193378
    Abstract: A method and system for establishing an electronic communication channel between an agent of a first entity and a second entity is provided, including: linking the second entity to the agent of the first entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity; providing one or more software programs over the electronic communication channel to the second entity; initiating an exchange by the agent of the first entity to the second entity; and sending one or more messages over the communication channel between the agent from the first entity and the second entity. The system includes a database containing a link between the agent of the first entity and the second entity. The system also includes a server configured to establish an electronic communication channel between the agent of the first entity and the second entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: David Ding-hua Tzau, Yang Sun
  • Patent number: 10607186
    Abstract: A method and system for establishing an electronic communication channel between at least one agent of a first entity and a second entity is provided. The method includes linking the second entity to the at least one agent of the first entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity. Providing one or more software programs over the electronic communication channel to the second entity; initiating an exchange by the at least one agent of the first entity to the second entity. And sending one or more messages over the communication channel between the at least one agent from the first entity and the second entity. The system includes a database containing a link between the agent of the first entity and the second entity. The system also includes a server configured to establish an electronic communication channel between the agent of the first entity and the second entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: David Ding-hua Tzau, Yang Sun
  • Publication number: 20180308053
    Abstract: A method and system for establishing an electronic communication channel between at least one agent of a first entity and a second entity is provided. The method includes linking the second entity to the at least one agent of the first entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity. Providing one or more software programs over the electronic communication channel to the second entity; initiating an exchange by the at least one agent of the first entity to the second entity. And sending one or more messages over the communication channel between the at least one agent from the first entity and the second entity. The system includes a database containing a link between the agent of the first entity and the second entity. The system also includes a server configured to establish an electronic communication channel between the agent of the first entity and the second entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: David Ding-hua Tzau, Yang Sun
  • Patent number: 9965743
    Abstract: A method and system for establishing an electronic communication channel between at least one agent of a first entity and a second entity is provided. The method includes linking the second entity to the at least one agent of the first entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity. Providing one or more software programs over the electronic communication channel to the second entity; initiating an exchange by the at least one agent of the first entity to the second entity. And sending one or more messages over the communication channel between the at least one agent from the first entity and the second entity. The system includes a database containing a link between the agent of the first entity and the second entity. The system also includes a server configured to establish an electronic communication channel between the agent of the first entity and the second entity when a trigger is sent by the second entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Yang Sun, David Ding-hua Tzau
  • Patent number: 9841499
    Abstract: A motion detector includes a microwave-based module to detect movement. Intermediate processing circuitry is coupled to an output from the module. The processing circuitry is activated intermittently to produce first and second pulsed output signals. Cross-correlation circuitry processes the two signals to produce a motion indicating output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: David Ding
  • Patent number: 9698080
    Abstract: A three-dimensional semiconductor device using redundant bonding-conductor structures to make inter-level electrical connections between multiple semiconductor chips is disclosed. A first chip, or other semiconductor substrate, forms a first active area on its upper surface, and a second chip or other semiconductor substrate forms a second active area on its upper surface. According to the present invention, when the second chip has been mounted above the first chip, either face-up or face-down, the first active area is coupled to the second active area by at least one redundant bonding-conductor structure. In one embodiment, each redundant bonding-conductor structure includes at least one via portion that extends completely through the second chip to perform this function. In another, the redundant bonding-conductor structure extends downward to the top level interconnect. The present invention also includes a method for making such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Chih Chiou, David Ding-Chung Lu
  • Publication number: 20160154096
    Abstract: A motion detector includes a microwave-based module to detect movement. Intermediate processing circuitry is coupled to an output from the module. The processing circuitry is activated intermittently to produce first and second pulsed output signals. Cross-correlation circuitry processes the two signals to produce a motion indicating output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: David Ding
  • Publication number: 20150380341
    Abstract: A three-dimensional semiconductor device using redundant bonding-conductor structures to make inter-level electrical connections between multiple semiconductor chips is disclosed. A first chip, or other semiconductor substrate, forms a first active area on its upper surface, and a second chip or other semiconductor substrate forms a second active area on its upper surface. According to the present invention, when the second chip has been mounted above the first chip, either face-up or face-down, the first active area is coupled to the second active area by at least one redundant bonding-conductor structure. In one embodiment, each redundant bonding-conductor structure includes at least one via portion that extends completely through the second chip to perform this function. In another, the redundant bonding-conductor structure extends downward to the top level interconnect. The present invention also includes a method for making such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Chih Chiou, David Ding-Chung Lu
  • Patent number: 9130024
    Abstract: A three-dimensional semiconductor device using redundant bonding-conductor structures to make inter-level electrical connections between multiple semiconductor chips is disclosed. A first chip, or other semiconductor substrate, forms a first active area on its upper surface, and a second chip or other semiconductor substrate forms a second active area on its upper surface. According to the present invention, when the second chip has been mounted above the first chip, either face-up or face-down, the first active area is coupled to the second active area by at least one redundant bonding-conductor structure. In one embodiment, each redundant bonding-conductor structure includes at least one via portion that extends completely through the second chip to perform this function. In another, the redundant bonding-conductor structure extends downward to the top level interconnect. The present invention also includes a method for making such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Chih Chiou, David Ding-Chung Lu
  • Patent number: 8781796
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating individualized predictions of alertness or performance for human subjects. Alertness or performance predictions may be individualized to incorporate a subject's individual traits and/or individual states. These individual traits and/or individual states (or parameters which represent these individual traits and/or individual states) may be represented by random variables in a mathematical model of human alertness. The mathematical model and/or prediction techniques may incorporate effects of the subject's sleep timing, the subject's intake of biologically active agents (e.g. caffeine) and/or the subject's circadian rhythms. The mathematical model and/or prediction techniques may incorporate feedback from the subject's measured alertness and/or performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Trustees of the Univ. of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Christopher Mott, Daniel Mollicone, Hans Van Dongen, Jen-Kuang Huang, David Dinges
  • Patent number: 8237209
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure including a capacitor having increased capacitance and improved electrical performance is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a MIM capacitor over the substrate. The MIM capacitor includes a bottom plate, an insulating layer over the bottom plate, and a top plate over the insulating layer. The semiconductor structure further includes a MOS device including a gate dielectric over the substrate and a metal-containing gate electrode free from polysilicon on the gate dielectric, wherein the metal-containing gate electrode is formed of a same material and has a same thickness as the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Long Chang, David Ding-Chung Lu, Chia-Yi Chen, I-Lu Wu