Patents by Inventor Guobiao Zhang

Guobiao Zhang 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).

  • Configurable Computing Array Implementing Math Functions with Multiple Input Variables
    Publication number: 20180353985
    Abstract: To implement a math function with multiple input variables, a configurable computing array comprises at least an array of configurable interconnects, an array of configurable logic elements, and an array of configurable computing elements. Each configurable computing element comprises at least a memory for storing a look-up table (LUT) for a math function with a single input variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Configurable computing array die based on printed memory and two-sided integration
    Patent number: 10148271
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a new type of configurable gate array—a configurable computing array die based on two-sided integration. It is a monolithic die and comprises at least a configurable computing element and a configurable logic element formed on different sides of a semiconductor substrate. Each configurable computing element can selectively realize a basic function from a math library. It comprises a plurality of printed arrays for storing the look-up tables (LUT) for different basic functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignees: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Three-Dimensional One-Time-Programmable Memory Comprising Dummy Bit Lines
    Publication number: 20180342307
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-bit-per-cell three-dimensional read-only memory (3D-OTPMB) comprising a plurality of dummy bit lines. It comprises a plurality of OTP cells stacked above a semiconductor substrate. Each OTP array comprises at least four dummy bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Detecting Method for Front-Parked Vehicles At Night
    Publication number: 20180339655
    Abstract: To detect front-parked vehicles at night (i.e. a vehicle is parked with its head facing the inside of a parking space), a detection device uses the light beam from a passing-by vehicle to extract at least a reflection of at least a tail light or at least a portion of a back bumper from an image captured for a parking space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Configurable computing array using two-sided integration
    Patent number: 10141939
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a configurable computing array using two-sided integration. It is a monolithic integrated circuit comprising at least a configurable computing element located on one side of the substrate and at least a configurable logic element on the other side of the substrate. Each configurable computing element comprises at least a writable-memory array, which stores at least a portion of a look-up table (LUT) for a math function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignees: ChengDu HaiCun IP Technology LLC
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Image Storage with In-Situ Image-Searching Capabilities
    Publication number: 20180330087
    Abstract: A preferred image storage with in-situ image-searching capabilities comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU), with each SPU comprising at least a three-dimensional memory (3D-M) array vertically stacked above a pattern-processing circuit. The 3D-M array stores at least a portion of image data from an image database. An image pattern from the input is sent to all SPUs, which perform pattern recognition simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Night Detection of Front-Parked Vehicles
    Publication number: 20180326903
    Abstract: To detect front-parked vehicles at night (i.e. a vehicle is parked with its head facing the inside of a parking space), the present invention discloses a night-detection device. It comprises a moving-vehicle sensor and a parked-vehicle sensor. It uses the light beam from a passing-by vehicle to extract at least a reflection of at least a tail light or at least a portion of a back bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Positioning Method Using Music Pieces
    Publication number: 20180328740
    Abstract: A positioning method using music pieces continuously provides positioning service. At each signature burst (i.e., a highly unique short musical segment suitable for positioning), sounds of a music piece are used for positioning. Between signature bursts, dead reckoning (DR) is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Shared Bicycle Comprising an Infrared Sensor
    Publication number: 20180313957
    Abstract: A preferred IR-bicycle comprises an infrared (IR) sensor and non-IR electronics. The IR sensor detects a person in the proximity of the IR-bicycle (i.e. a nearby person). Once the IR sensor detects a nearby person, the non-IR electronics switches from a first mode to a second mode, wherein the power consumption in the first mode is substantially lower than that in the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guobiao ZHANG, Chuan TANG
  • Configurable gate array based on three-dimensional writable memory
    Patent number: 10116312
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a configurable gate array based on three-dimensional writable memory (3D-W). It comprises an array of configurable computing elements, an array of configurable logic elements and an array of configurable interconnects. Each configurable computing element comprises at least a 3D-W array, which is electrically programmable and can be loaded with a look-up table (LUT) for a math function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignees: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Multi-bit-per-cell three-dimensional one-time-programmable memory
    Patent number: 10102917
    Abstract: A multi-bit-per-cell three-dimensional read-only memory (3D-OTPMB) comprises a plurality of OTP cells stacked above a semiconductor substrate. Each OTP cell comprises an antifuse layer, which is irreversibly switched from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state during programming. By adjusting the programming current, the programmed antifuses have different resistances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignees: ChengDu HaiCun IP Technology LLC
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Configurable computing array
    Patent number: 10084453
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a configurable computing array. It comprises an array of configurable computing elements and an array of configurable logic elements. Each configurable computing element comprises at least a writable-memory array, which stores at least a portion of a look-up table (LUT) for a math function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignees: ChengDu HaiCun IP Technology LLC
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Music-based positioning aided by dead reckoning
    Patent number: 10082399
    Abstract: Music-based positioning (MP) provides positioning service only sporadically. To continuously provide positioning service, the present invention discloses music-based positioning aided by dead reckoning (MP-DR). At each signature burst (i.e., a highly unique short musical segment suitable for positioning), sounds of a music piece or a human speech are used for positioning. Between signature bursts, dead reckoning (DR) is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignees: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Processor Comprising Three-Dimensional Vertical One-Time-Programmable Memory for Enhancing Network Security
    Publication number: 20180270255
    Abstract: A preferred processor for enhancing network security comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU), with each SPU comprising at least a three-dimensional vertical one-time-programmable memory (3D-OTPV) array vertically stacked above a pattern-processing circuit. The 3D-OTPV array stores at least a portion of rule/malware database. An incoming network packet from the input is sent to all SPUs, which perform rule enforcement and/or anti-malware operation simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Image-Recognition Processor
    Publication number: 20180268235
    Abstract: A preferred image-recognition processor comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU), with each SPU comprising at least a three-dimensional memory (3D-M) array vertically stacked above a pattern-processing circuit. The 3D-M array stores at least a portion of an image model from an image model database. The image data from the input are sent to all SPUs, which perform pattern recognition simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Data Storage with In-situ String-Searching Capabilities Comprising Three-Dimensional Vertical One-Time-Programmable Memory
    Publication number: 20180268900
    Abstract: A preferred data storage with in-situ string-searching capabilities comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU), with each SPU comprising at least a three-dimensional vertical one-time-programmable memory (3D-OTPV) array vertically stacked above a pattern-processing circuit. The 3D-OTPV array stores at least a portion of big data. A search string from the input is sent to all SPUs, which perform string searching simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: ChengDu HaiCun IP Technology LLC
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Compact three-dimensional mask-programmed read-only memory
    Patent number: 10079239
    Abstract: A compact three-dimensional mask-programmed read-only memory (3D-MPROMC) is disclosed. Its memory array and a decoding stage thereof are formed on a same memory level above the substrate. The memory layers of the memory devices in the memory array have at least two different thicknesses, while the middle layer of the decoding device in the decoding stage has the same thickness as the thinnest memory layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignees: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao Zhang
  • Speech-Recognition Processor
    Publication number: 20180261226
    Abstract: A preferred speech-recognition processor performs pattern processing (i.e. pattern recognition) between an acoustic/language model and an audio data. It comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU), with each SPU comprising at least a three-dimensional memory (3D-M) array vertically stacked above a pattern-processing circuit. The plurality of SPUs can perform pattern processing simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Audio Storage with In-Situ Audio-Searching Capabilities
    Publication number: 20180260477
    Abstract: A preferred audio storage with in-situ audio-searching capabilities not only stores audio data, but also performs pattern recognition thereto. It comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU), with each SPU comprising at least a three-dimensional memory (3D-M) array vertically stacked above a pattern-processing circuit. The 3D-M array stores at least a portion of audio data, while the input includes at least a portion of an audio pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG
  • Distributed Pattern Storage-Processing Circuit Comprising Three-Dimensional Memory Arrays
    Publication number: 20180260449
    Abstract: A distributed pattern storage-processing circuit not only stores patterns permanently, but also processes them with massive parallelism. It comprises a plurality of storage-processing units (SPU), with each SPU comprising at least a three-dimensional memory (3D-M) array vertically stacked above a pattern-processing circuit. The plurality of SPUs performs pattern processing simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: HangZhou HaiCun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guobiao ZHANG