Patents by Inventor Eric Ho

Eric Ho 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: 20250291964
    Abstract: A method for generating a preliminary design of a propulsion system structural architecture for an aircraft propulsion system includes generating, with an artificial intelligence (AI) model at a computer system, one or both of at least one two-dimensional image or at least one three-dimensional model of the preliminary design including a selected combination of geometric parameters. The AI model has been trained for both a propulsion system geometry using the geometric parameters extracted from historical geometry data and a propulsion system structural design using the geometric parameters and operational parameters of historical operational data. The operational parameters are associated with the geometric parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Eric Ho, Jing Fang
  • Patent number: 12169777
    Abstract: Artificial-intelligence-based river information system. In an embodiment, a first training dataset is used to train a travel time prediction model to predict a travel time along the waterway for a given trip. In addition, a second training dataset is used to train a river level prediction model to predict a river level along the waterway for a given time. For each of a plurality of trips, a request is received that specifies the trip and a time of the trip, and, in response to the request, the travel time prediction model is used to predict a travel time for the trip, and the river level prediction model is used to predict a river level of the waterway at one or more points along the trip. Then, a voyage plan is generated based on one or both of the predicted travel time and the predicted river level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: TRABUS
    Inventors: Joseph Celano, David Sathiaraj, Eric Ho, Andrew Nolan Smith, Eric Vincent Rohli
  • Publication number: 20230237327
    Abstract: Artificial-intelligence-based river information system. In an embodiment, a first training dataset is used to train a travel time prediction model to predict a travel time along the waterway for a given trip. In addition, a second training dataset is used to train a river level prediction model to predict a river level along the waterway for a given time. For each of a plurality of trips, a request is received that specifies the trip and a time of the trip, and, in response to the request, the travel time prediction model is used to predict a travel time for the trip, and the river level prediction model is used to predict a river level of the waterway at one or more points along the trip. Then, a voyage plan is generated based on one or both of the predicted travel time and the predicted river level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Celano, David Sathiaraj, Eric Ho, Andrew Nolan Smith, Eric Vincent Rohli
  • Patent number: 11620523
    Abstract: Artificial-intelligence-based river information system. In an embodiment, a first training dataset is used to train a travel time prediction model to predict a travel time along the waterway for a given trip. In addition, a second training dataset is used to train a river level prediction model to predict a river level along the waterway for a given time. For each of a plurality of trips, a request is received that specifies the trip and a time of the trip, and, in response to the request, the travel time prediction model is used to predict a travel time for the trip, and the river level prediction model is used to predict a river level of the waterway at one or more points along the trip. Then, a voyage plan is generated based on one or both of the predicted travel time and the predicted river level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Trabus
    Inventors: Joseph Celano, David Sathiaraj, Eric Ho, Andrew Nolan Smith, Eric Vincent Rohli
  • Publication number: 20220245456
    Abstract: Artificial-intelligence-based river information system. In an embodiment, a first training dataset is used to train a travel time prediction model to predict a travel time along the waterway for a given trip. In addition, a second training dataset is used to train a river level prediction model to predict a river level along the waterway for a given time. For each of a plurality of trips, a request is received that specifies the trip and a time of the trip, and, in response to the request, the travel time prediction model is used to predict a travel time for the trip, and the river level prediction model is used to predict a river level of the waterway at one or more points along the trip. Then, a voyage plan is generated based on one or both of the predicted travel time and the predicted river level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Celano, David Sathiaraj, Eric Ho, Andrew Nolan Smith, Eric Vincent Rohli
  • Patent number: 11334794
    Abstract: Artificial-intelligence-based river information system. In an embodiment, a first training dataset is used to train a travel time prediction model to predict a travel time along the waterway for a given trip. In addition, a second training dataset is used to train a river level prediction model to predict a river level along the waterway for a given time. For each of a plurality of trips, a request is received that specifies the trip and a time of the trip, and, in response to the request, the travel time prediction model is used to predict a travel time for the trip, and the river level prediction model is used to predict a river level of the waterway at one or more points along the trip. Then, a voyage plan is generated based on one or both of the predicted travel time and the predicted river level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Trabus
    Inventors: Joseph Celano, David Sathiaraj, Eric Ho, Andrew Nolan Smith, Eric Vincent Rohli
  • Publication number: 20210334650
    Abstract: Artificial-intelligence-based river information system. In an embodiment, a first training dataset is used to train a travel time prediction model to predict a travel time along the waterway for a given trip. In addition, a second training dataset is used to train a river level prediction model to predict a river level along the waterway for a given time. For each of a plurality of trips, a request is received that specifies the trip and a time of the trip, and, in response to the request, the travel time prediction model is used to predict a travel time for the trip, and the river level prediction model is used to predict a river level of the waterway at one or more points along the trip. Then, a voyage plan is generated based on one or both of the predicted travel time and the predicted river level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph CELANO, David SATHIARAJ, Eric HO, Andrew Nolan SMITH, Eric Vincent ROHLI
  • Patent number: 11060406
    Abstract: A rotor for an aircraft engine includes a hub having a rotation axis, a circumferential array of structural members extending radially outward from the hub to an annular ring, the structural members having cross-sections that increase in length as the structural members extend from the hub to the annular ring, the length of each cross-section of the cross-sections defined by opposite edges of a structural member of the structural members that corresponds to that cross-section, and a circumferential array of airfoils extending radially outward from the annular ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventors: Jamal Zeinalov, Eric Ho
  • Publication number: 20210108516
    Abstract: A rotor for an aircraft engine includes a hub having a rotation axis, a circumferential array of structural members extending radially outward from the hub to an annular ring, the structural members having cross-sections that increase in length as the structural members extend from the hub to the annular ring, the length of each cross-section of the cross-sections defined by opposite edges of a structural member of the structural members that corresponds to that cross-section, and a circumferential array of airfoils extending radially outward from the annular ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Jamal ZEINALOV, Eric HO
  • Patent number: 10927676
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine rotor disk has a single-piece hub with a radially-outer surface, and with an annular cavity inside the single-piece hub. The annular cavity is defined by a radially-elongated cross-sectional profile revolved at least partly about the axis of rotation. Blades extend outwardly from the radially-outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventors: Eric Ho, Jamal Zeinalov
  • Patent number: 10796256
    Abstract: An integrated platform implementing system-driven process standardization in the sterile compounding, home infusion, and alternate-site infusion pharmacy practice settings is set forth. The system employs portable electronics combinable with clinical databases and desktop computers, if desired, with each step of the compounding process for real-time delivery of a pharmacy's sterile product operations from order capture to delivery of order. Real-time review of the captures is available through the process and the product's compounding process can be attached to a patient's record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Paragon Health
    Inventors: Larry Joe Brayton, Eric Ho, Ananthalakshmi Padmanabhan
  • Publication number: 20200248554
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine rotor disk has a single-piece hub with a radially-outer surface, and with an annular cavity inside the single-piece hub. The annular cavity is defined by a radially-elongated cross-sectional profile revolved at least partly about the axis of rotation. Blades extend outwardly from the radially-outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Eric HO, Jamal ZEINALOV
  • Publication number: 20200080435
    Abstract: The turbine exhaust structure for a gas turbine engine includes a turbine exhaust duct and a bearing housing. The turbine exhaust duct includes annular inner and outer case portions radially spaced apart to define an annular gas path therebetween and a plurality of struts extending between and structurally interconnecting the inner and outer case portions. The struts are circumferentially spaced apart about within the annular gas path. The bearing housing is disposed within the inner case portion of the turbine exhaust duct. A plurality of structural ribs extend between the bearing housing and the inner annular case portion. The structural ribs are circumferentially spaced from one another and are circumferentially offset from the struts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Eric DUROCHER, Ian A. MACFARLANE, John PIETROBON, Eric HO, Jamal ZEINALOV
  • Publication number: 20180149169
    Abstract: The compressor inlet can have two walls forming an annular fluid path with a radial inlet end, and a support structure extending axially between the two walls, the support structure having a plurality of circumferentially-interspaced supports, each one of the plurality of supports extending freely between the two walls across the radial inlet end of the annular fluid path, each support having at least one node at an intermediary location between the two walls, at least one branch extending from the node to a first one of the walls, and at least two branches branching off from the node and leading to the second one of the walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Eric HO, Jamal ZEINALOV
  • Publication number: 20160335570
    Abstract: An integrated platform implementing system-driven process standardization in the sterile compounding, home infusion, and alternate-site infusion pharmacy practice settings is set forth. The system employs portable electronics combinable with clinical databases and desktop computers, if desired, with each step of the compounding process for real-time delivery of a pharmacy's sterile product operations from order capture to delivery of order. Real-time review of the captures is available throught the process and the product's compounding process can be attached to a patient's record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Larry Joe Brayton, Eric Ho, Ananthalakshmi Padmanabhan
  • Publication number: 20130268332
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining that a consumer is within an area encompassing a merchant. A visual description of the consumer is transmitted to the merchant. Consumer status information is transmitted to the merchant. The method may include determining that the consumer satisfies offer criteria. A promotion offer may he transmitted to the consumer. The merchant may use the visual description or consumer preferences to offer the consumer a personalized product or service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Erika Chyu, Eric Ho, Scott Roen
  • Patent number: 7908249
    Abstract: A framework for identifying and resolving inconsistencies between multiple data sources is provided. Identification data that indicates rules for identifying inconsistencies between multiple data sources is stored. Rule data that indicates rules for resolving inconsistencies between the multiple data sources is also stored. The rules contained in the identification data are evaluated by an inconsistency identifier. Based on the evaluation, the inconsistency identifier generates output data that identifies the inconsistencies between the multiple data sources. The output data may be stored in a persistent store. Reports and user interfaces may be generated that present the generated output data. An inconsistency resolver processes the output data and the rule data to resolve one or more of the inconsistencies that are identified in the output data in a manner indicated by the rules represented in the rule data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Anurag Gupta, Steve S. Lin, Eric Ho
  • Publication number: 20060193301
    Abstract: A physical interface to a soft-phone application makes use of a cordless telephone handset with a display to allow a user to browse a contact list, initiate calls and receive Voice over Internet Protocol calls over a familiar interface without being tied to a stationary computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Alex Cheng, Christina Yeung, Eric Ho
  • Patent number: 6545431
    Abstract: This invention relates to dimmable electronic ballasts for particular use with fluorescent lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: City University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Ron Shu-yuen Hui, Henry Shu-hung Chung, Eric Ho, Stephen Tsz-sek Lee
  • Publication number: 20020033679
    Abstract: This invention relates to dimmable electronic ballasts for particular use with fluorescent lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Ron Shu-Yuen Hui, Henry Shu-hung Chung, Eric Ho, Stephen Tsz-sek Lee