Patents by Inventor Eric Xu

Eric Xu 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).

  • Patent number: 12423787
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein involves using a machine learning model (e.g., CNN) to expand lower dynamic-range image content (e.g., SDR images) into higher dynamic-range image content (e.g., HDR images). The machine learning model can take as input the lower dynamic-range image and can output multiple expansion maps that are used to make the expanded image appear more natural. The expansion maps may be used by image operators to smooth color banding and to dim overexposed regions or user interface elements in the expanded image. The expanded content (e.g., HDR image content) may then be provided to one or more devices for display or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Nvidia Corporation
    Inventors: Shaveen Kumar, Anjul Patney, Eric Xu, Anton Moor
  • Publication number: 20240415923
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating or preventing a viral infection comprising administering an effective amount an RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRP) inhibitory compound, derivative, or salt thereof as disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the viral infection is a positive or negative-sense RNA virus. In certain embodiments, the compound is administered in combination with an anti-viral agent or vaccine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Bo Liang, Dongdong Cao, Eric Xu, Juan M. Calderon, Seohyun Park
  • Patent number: 12002189
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein involves using a machine learning model (e.g., CNN) to expand lower dynamic-range image content (e.g., SDR images) into higher dynamic-range image content (e.g., HDR images). The machine learning model can take as input the lower dynamic-range image and can output multiple expansion maps that are used to make the expanded image appear more natural. The expansion maps may be used by image operators to smooth color banding and to dim overexposed regions or user interface elements in the expanded image. The expanded content (e.g., HDR image content) may then be provided to one or more devices for display or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Nvidia Corporation
    Inventors: Shaveen Kumar, Anjul Patney, Eric Xu, Anton Moor
  • Publication number: 20230281766
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein involves using a machine learning model (e.g., CNN) to expand lower dynamic-range image content (e.g., SDR images) into higher dynamic-range image content (e.g., HDR images). The machine learning model can take as input the lower dynamic-range image and can output multiple expansion maps that are used to make the expanded image appear more natural. The expansion maps may be used by image operators to smooth color banding and to dim overexposed regions or user interface elements in the expanded image. The expanded content (e.g., HDR image content) may then be provided to one or more devices for display or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Shaveen Kumar, Anjul Patney, Eric Xu, Anton Moor
  • Publication number: 20190054005
    Abstract: Pure oil-based personal care products containing less than or equal to 1 wt. % of water, contain alkyl glycoside modified polysiloxanes of Formula (I) where x, y and z are between 1 and 10,000, n and m are between 1 and 20, alkyl is a linear or branched C2-C20 hydrocarbon, and W is a linear or branched C2-C20 alkylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Wacker Chemie AG
    Inventors: Tracy WANG, Eric Xu
  • Patent number: 9832204
    Abstract: There is provided a method and system for managing security compatibility of electronic content. The method includes: receiving electronic content; parsing the electronic content into one or more elements; determining a content security profile of the electronic content; determining an element security profile of the one or more elements of the electronic content; determining whether the element security profile of the one or more elements is compatible with the content security profile; and for each of the one or more elements: if the element security profile is not compatible with the content security profile, modifying the element to have a compatible element security profile, otherwise, not modifying the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: D2L Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Cepuran, Ali Ghassemi, Nicholas Dingle, Jeffrey Geurts, David Lockhart, Matthew Campbell, Jeffrey Avis, David Batiste, Victor Sumner, Rylan Cottrell, Sean Yo, Johnson Hsu, Eric Xu
  • Publication number: 20160087990
    Abstract: There is provided a method and system for managing security compatibility of electronic content. The method includes: receiving electronic content; parsing the electronic content into one or more elements; determining a content security profile of the electronic content; determining an element security profile of the one or more elements of the electronic content; determining whether the element security profile of the one or more elements is compatible with the content security profile; and for each of the one or more elements: if the element security profile is not compatible with the content security profile, modifying the element to have a compatible element security profile, otherwise, not modifying the element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Brian CEPURAN, Ali GHASSEMI, Nicholas DINGLE, Jeffrey GEURTS, David LOCKHART, Matthew CAMPBELL, Jeffrey AVIS, David BATISTE, Victor SUMNER, Rylan COTTRELL, Sean YO, Johnson HSU, Eric XU
  • Patent number: 9115468
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and process in which pulp is produced using a chemical mechanical pulping process, during which lignocellulosic material undergoes fiberization without chemical impregnation. Chemical treatment of the lignocellulosic material is performed during or after fiberization of the material to become fiber bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Andritz Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Xu
  • Publication number: 20140083633
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and process in which pulp is produced using a chemical mechanical pulping process, during which lignocellulosic material undergoes fiberization without chemical impregnation. Chemical treatment of the lignocellulosic material is performed during or after fiberization of the material to become fiber bundles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: ANDRITZ INC.
    Inventor: Eric XU
  • Patent number: 8262851
    Abstract: A non-compression vessel, such as a digester, is employed for the chemical preconditioning of the chips followed by a fiberizing device to break the preconditioned chips down to fiber bundles, which are then washed before a high consistency chemical treatment. The digester may be one such as used in conventional chemical pulping of wood with or without screens for the extraction of chemical. If extracted this chemical could be recirculated to the digester with treatment in the circulation loop such as heating or the addition of dilution or other chemicals. This digester may be hydraulic or vapor phase (that is contain a vapor space within the digester), and operate in either a continuous or batch fashion. This digester allows for the discharge of material without the use of a screw mechanism. The digester treated material is then defiberized to convert the chips into course fiber bundles, which then is washed and dewatered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Andritz Inc.
    Inventors: Johann Aichinger, Eric Xu, Marc J. Sabourin
  • Publication number: 20080035286
    Abstract: A non-compression vessel, such as a digester, is employed for the chemical preconditioning of the chips followed by a fiberizing device to break the preconditioned chips down to fiber bundles, which are then washed before a high consistency chemical treatment. The digester may be one such as used in conventional chemical pulping of wood with or without screens for the extraction of chemical. If extracted this chemical could be recirculated to the digester with treatment in the circulation loop such as heating or the addition of dilution or other chemicals. This digester may be hydraulic or vapor phase (that is contain a vapor space within the digester), and operate in either a continuous or batch fashion. This digester allows for the discharge of material without the use of a screw mechanism. The digester treated material is then defiberized to convert the chips into course fiber bundles, which then is washed and dewatered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Johann Aichinger, Eric Xu
  • Patent number: D800738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Outbrain Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Xu, Anita Katherine Campbell
  • Patent number: D1122067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: JIAXING SUNSTONE METAL PRODUCTS CO.LTD.
    Inventors: Jackie Lin, Eric Xu