Patents by Inventor Eric Liu

Eric Liu 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: 20200394026
    Abstract: A method and system of evaluating a user experience (UX) design are provided. A UX design is received. All objects that are identified to be part of a background of the input UI screen are removed to create a filtered input UI screen. The input UI screen is assigned to a cluster. A target UI screen of the input screen is determined and its background removed, to create a filtered target UI cluster. The target UI screen is assigned to a cluster. The filtered input UI screen is used as an input to a deep learning model to predict a target UI cluster. The predicted target UI cluster is compared to the filtered target UI cluster based on the clustering. Upon determining that the filtered target UI cluster is similar to the target UI screen, the UX design is classified as being successful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Lei Huang, Shun Jiang, Peifeng Yin, Aly Megahed, Eric Liu, Guangjie Ren
  • Publication number: 20200364646
    Abstract: A method and system of matching a participant to a task are provided. A project is received and its parameters determined. Tasks of the project are determined from the parameters. For each task, parameters of the task are determined, comprising a time to perform the task and a threshold level of expertise to perform the task. Profile information of potential participants is received that is filtered based on the time to perform the task, to conserve a memory and a processing power of the computer device. The task is assigned to a participant of the filtered potential participants based on multi-variable optimization on cost, time, and quality of a deliverable of the task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Raphael Arar, Guangjie Ren, Lei Huang, Shun Jiang, Eric Liu
  • Patent number: 10776184
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for managing operation of an electronic device based on the connection(s) of hardware module(s) to the electronic drive via a support housing. According to certain aspects, the electronic device may detect when a hardware module connects to the support housing. The electronic device may identify a function associated with the hardware module, where the function may be a built-in function of the hardware module itself or of the electronic device. The electronic device may accordingly activate the identified function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Eric Liu, Yoshimichi Matsuoka, Jason Chua, Kevin D. Brune
  • Publication number: 20200275920
    Abstract: A tool useful for deploying a flip anchor connected to a cable includes a housing with a first end and a second end; and a guiding tube having a bore therethrough. The guiding tube has a proximal end releasably connected to the first end of said housing, and a distal end configured to hold said flip anchor. The housing includes a mechanism having a low resistance surface and a slider having a high friction surface facing the low resistance surface, where the slider is movable between a) a clamping position configured to clamp the cable between the low resistance surface and the high friction surface; and b) a release position configured to allow the cable to move freely on the low resistance surface. A safety button on said housing is movable between an elevated position where the safety button holds the slider in said first position, and a depressed position where the safety button releases the slider, allowing it to enter the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: This AEBI, Daniel ANDERMATT, Mirko ROCCI, Eric LIU
  • Publication number: 20200069575
    Abstract: Disclosed are ophthalmic formulations, processes for preparing the same and methods for treating and preventing oculopathy with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Yunxiang LIU, Eric LIU
  • Publication number: 20200069577
    Abstract: Disclosed are ophthalmic formulations, processes for preparing the same and methods for treating and preventing oculopathy with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Yunxiang LIU, Eric LIU
  • Publication number: 20200069462
    Abstract: Disclosed are an ophthalmic micro-stud formulation, a process for preparing the same and a method for treating and preventing oculopathy with the same. The ophthalmic micro-stud formulation comprises a drug-loading part as a head of the micro-stud, a lubrication part as a bottom of the micro-stud, and a soluble carrier material, wherein the lubrication part is attached to the soluble carrier material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Yunxiang LIU, Eric LIU
  • Publication number: 20190385612
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for processing audio information are disclosed. An exemplary method includes receiving an audio stream. The audio stream may be monitored by a low power integrated circuit. The audio stream may be digitized by the low power integrated circuit. The digitized audio stream may be stored in a memory, wherein storing the digitized audio stream comprises replacing a prior digitized audio stream stored in the memory with the digitized audio stream. The low power integrated circuit may analyze the stored digitized audio stream for recognition of a keyword. The low power integrated circuit may induce a processor to enter an increased power usage state upon recognition of the keyword within the stored digitized audio stream. The stored digitized audio stream may be transmitted to a server for processing. A response received from the server based on the processed audio stream may be rendered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Eric LIU, Stefan Johannes Walter MARTI, Seung Wook KIM
  • Patent number: 10418856
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may relate to wireless energy transfer between a transmitter and a receiver via resonant coupling. In example embodiments, a method includes identifying a receiver in a wireless power transmission system and identifying a transmitter in the wireless power transmission system. The method also includes determining a real-time per-unit offer corresponding to the identified receiver and determining a real-time per-unit request corresponding to the identified transmitter. The method yet further includes determining a real-time per-unit match based on the offer and the request. The method further includes, in response to determining the match, causing the transmitter to provide electrical energy to the receiver via a wireless resonant coupling link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventors: Brian Adolf, Eric Liu
  • Patent number: 10381007
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for processing audio information are disclosed. An exemplary method includes receiving an audio stream. The audio stream may be monitored by a low power integrated circuit. The audio stream may be digitized by the low power integrated circuit. The digitized audio stream may be stored in a memory, wherein storing the digitized audio stream comprises replacing a prior digitized audio stream stored in the memory with the digitized audio stream. The low power integrated circuit may analyze the stored digitized audio stream for recognition of a keyword. The low power integrated circuit may induce a processor to enter an increased power usage state upon recognition of the keyword within the stored digitized audio stream. The stored digitized audio stream may be transmitted to a server for processing. A response received from the server based on the processed audio stream may be rendered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric Liu, Stefan Johannes Walter Marti, Seung Wook Kim
  • Patent number: 10381878
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of determining an operational configuration of a wireless power adapter. The method includes determining whether the wireless power adapter is calibrated to supply a legacy device with electrical energy. The method further includes, in response to determining that the wireless power adapter is not calibrated to supply the legacy device with electrical energy, delivering a first power signal to the legacy device via a first electrical coupling member. The method also includes detecting a response of the legacy device to receiving the first power signal, and based on the response of the legacy device, determining an operational configuration of the wireless power adapter. Furthermore, the method includes configuring the wireless power adapter to operate according to the determined operational configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventors: Michael Grundmann, Brian Adolf, Eric Liu, Mathias Fleck, Samuel Dean Banks, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10243415
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing wireless power. The method includes determining a route in an area for a charger vehicle, where the charger vehicle includes a primary wireless power transceiver. The method further includes determining a schedule according to which the charger vehicle travels along the route. The method also includes determining a number of repeater vehicles to deploy in the area to extend a range of the primary transceiver of the charger vehicle. Further, the method includes deploying the determined number of repeater vehicles into the area. Furthermore, the method includes coupling each of the repeater vehicles to the charger vehicle via a respective first wireless resonant coupling link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventors: Michael Grundmann, Brian Adolf, Eric Liu, Mathias Fleck, Maaike Evers, Matt Swinton, Michael Simonian
  • Patent number: 10164476
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for facilitating a wireless power handover. In particular, a controller may cause a first transmitter to provide electrical power to a receiver. The controller may then determine that a handover condition is met and may responsively facilitate a handover to a second transmitter. During this handover, the controller may engage in a phase-determination process to determine first and second phases at which the first and second transmitters should respectively provide electrical power to the receiver. Once determined, the controller may then cause the first and second transmitters to respectively provide electrical power to the receiver at the first and second phases and at substantially the same time. Subsequently, the controller may cause the first transmitter to no longer provide electrical power to the receiver and the second transmitter to continue to provide electrical power to the receiver, thereby completing the handover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventors: Brian Adolf, Michael Grundmann, Eric Liu
  • Publication number: 20180357113
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for managing operation of an electronic device based on the connection(s) of hardware module(s) to the electronic drive via a support housing. According to certain aspects, the electronic device may detect when a hardware module connects to the support housing. The electronic device may identify a function associated with the hardware module, where the function may be a built-in function of the hardware module itself or of the electronic device. The electronic device may accordingly activate the identified function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180159375
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for facilitating a wireless power handover. In particular, a controller may cause a first transmitter to provide electrical power to a receiver. The controller may then determine that a handover condition is met and may responsively facilitate a handover to a second transmitter. During this handover, the controller may engage in a phase-determination process to determine first and second phases at which the first and second transmitters should respectively provide electrical power to the receiver. Once determined, the controller may then cause the first and second transmitters to respectively provide electrical power to the receiver at the first and second phases and at substantially the same time. Subsequently, the controller may cause the first transmitter to no longer provide electrical power to the receiver and the second transmitter to continue to provide electrical power to the receiver, thereby completing the handover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Adolf, Michael Grundmann, Eric Liu
  • Publication number: 20180138748
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may relate to wireless energy transfer between a transmitter and a receiver via resonant coupling. In example embodiments, a method includes identifying a receiver in a wireless power transmission system and identifying a transmitter in the wireless power transmission system. The method also includes determining a real-time per-unit offer corresponding to the identified receiver and determining a real-time per-unit request corresponding to the identified transmitter. The method yet further includes determining a real-time per-unit match based on the offer and the request. The method further includes, in response to determining the match, causing the transmitter to provide electrical energy to the receiver via a wireless resonant coupling link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Adolf, Eric Liu
  • Publication number: 20180046350
    Abstract: A computing device includes a display and a processing circuit coupled to the display. The processing circuit is configured to provide an image on the display, receive an input from a user identifying at least a portion of the image; and automatically transmit the image to a mobile computing device based at least in part on receiving the input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Liu, Nathaniel Wolf, Yoon Kean Wong, Junius K. Ho
  • Publication number: 20170364396
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for managing operation of an electronic device based on the connection(s) of hardware module(s) to the electronic drive via a support housing. According to certain aspects, the electronic device may detect when a hardware module connects to the support housing. The electronic device may identify a function associated with the hardware module, where the function may be a built-in function of the hardware module itself or of the electronic device. The electronic device may accordingly activate the identified function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170293507
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for managing operation of an electronic device based on the connection(s) of hardware module(s) to the electronic drive via a support housing. According to certain aspects, the electronic device may detect when a hardware module connects to the support housing. The electronic device may identify a function associated with the hardware module, where the function may be a built-in function of the hardware module itself or of the electronic device. The electronic device may accordingly activate the identified function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
  • Patent number: 9785487
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for managing operation of an electronic device based on the connection(s) of hardware module(s) to the electronic drive via a support housing. According to certain aspects, the electronic device may detect when a hardware module connects to the support housing. The electronic device may identify a function associated with the hardware module, where the function may be a built-in function of the hardware module itself or of the electronic device. The electronic device may accordingly activate the identified function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017