Patents by Inventor Haidong Zhang

Haidong 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).

  • Publication number: 20230316604
    Abstract: In accordance with the implementations of the subject matter described herein, there is provided a solution for reusing infographics. In this solution, a group of visual element units is determined from a visual element set comprised in the original infographic. A visual element unit in the group represents an information item in the original infographic. A first correlation between a visual element contained in the visual element unit and the information item and a second correlation between the visual element unit and a further visual element unit in the group are determined. A description for the original infographic is generated based on the first and second correlations. A target infographic is generated by updating the group of visual element units at least based on the description and the target information. In this way, infographics can be converted into reusable templates, thereby simplifying reuse of such infographics and improving user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Weiwei CUI, Jinpeng WANG, He Huang, Yun Wang, Haidong Zhang, Chin-Yew LIN, Dongmei ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11734317
    Abstract: According to implementations of the subject matter described herein, there is proposed a solution for automatic analysis of a difference between multi-dimensional datasets. In this solution, an analysis request is received for a first dataset and a second dataset, each of which including data items corresponding to a plurality of dimensions. In response to the analysis request, data items corresponding to a first dimension in the first and second datasets are compared. Based on the comparison, a first set of influence factors associated with the first dimension are determined, each influence factor indicating a reason for a difference between the first and second datasets from a respective perspective. An analysis result related to the difference between the first and second datasets is presented based on the first set of influence factors. In this way, it is possible to achieve automatic and efficient analysis of the difference between the different datasets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Rui Ding, Zhouyu Fu, Shi Han, Haidong Zhang, Dongmei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11721871
    Abstract: Provided are a terminal protection device and a battery module. The terminal protection device includes a base having a bottom portion and side plates connected to peripheral sides of the bottom portion, the side plates and the bottom portion together form an accommodation cavity, and an input port is in communication with the accommodation cavity; each of the side plates is provided with an input port, through which an output electrode passes; each of the side plates is further provided with a connection port, the connection port is in communication with the accommodation cavity such that an external electric connector can pass through the connection port) and be connected to the output electrode; and a protection plate is provided at the connection port, and the protection plate detachably covers the connection port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
    Inventors: Daohui Liu, Jihua Yao, Yangzhi Huang, Shengtian Cai, Sheng Shen, Haidong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230206536
    Abstract: Implementations of the subject matter described herein relate to generating animated infographics from static infographics. A computer-implemented method comprises: extracting visual elements of a static infographic; determining, based on the visual elements, a structure of the static infographic at least indicating a layout of the visual elements in the static infographic; and applying a dynamic effect to the visual elements based on the structure of the static infographic to generate an animated infographic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Yun Wang, He Huang, Haidong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11687226
    Abstract: A computing device running a tool for visually exploring datasets receives a request for a dataset comprising a plurality of subspaces of a multi-dimensional data structure and in response to receiving a user selection of a data point associated with the dataset, presents a visualization of the calculations associated with the selected data point. The tool allows the user to select one of the calculations, thus causing presentation of a visualization of the selected calculation. A semantic graphical feature is incorporated into the visualization of the selected calculation depending upon a type of the calculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Zhitao Hou, Haidong Zhang, Dongmei Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230123740
    Abstract: The present application relates to a battery module, a battery pack, a device, and a method for manufacturing a battery module. The battery module includes: a battery unit including a first total output electrode and a second total output electrode, the battery unit includes more than two battery assemblies arranged side by side and connected in series with each other; each of the battery assembles includes at least one secondary battery; a first output pole piece including a first connection portion connected to the first total output electrode, an intermediate connection portion, and a first output portion, the intermediate connection portion is connected to a side of the first connection portion close to the accommodation gap; a second output pole piece including a second connection portion connected to the second total output electrode and a second output portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
    Inventors: Shubing YOU, Jihua YAO, Haidong ZHANG, Gen CAO
  • Publication number: 20220405479
    Abstract: Implementations of the subject matter described herein relate to conversational data analysis. After a data analysis request is received from a user, heuristic information may be determined based on the data analysis request. The heuristic information mentioned here is not a result for the data analysis request but information which may be used for leading the conversation to proceed. Based on such heuristic information, the user may provide supplementary information associated with the data analysis request, for example, clarify meaning of the data analysis request, submit a relevant further analysis request, and so on. A really desired and meaningful data analysis result can be provided to the user according to the supplementary information provided by the user. Thus, data analysis will become more accurate and effective. While obtaining really helpful information, the user also gains good user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Zhitao HOU, Jian-Guang LOU, Bo ZHANG, Xiao LIANG, Dongmei ZHANG, Haidong ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20220357840
    Abstract: A computing device running a tool for visually exploring datasets receives a request for a dataset comprising a plurality of subspaces of a multi-dimensional data structure and in response to receiving a user selection of a data point associated with the dataset, presents a visualization of the calculations associated with the selected data point. The tool allows the user to select one of the calculations, thus causing presentation of a visualization of the selected calculation. A semantic graphical feature is incorporated into the visualization of the selected calculation depending upon a type of the calculation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Zhitao HOU, Haidong ZHANG, Dongmei ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11429270
    Abstract: A computing device running a tool for visually exploring datasets receives a request for a dataset comprising a plurality of subspaces of a multi-dimensional data structure and in response to receiving a user selection of a data point associated with the dataset, presents a visualization of the calculations associated with the selected data point. The tool allows the user to select one of the calculations, thus causing presentation of a visualization of the selected calculation. A semantic graphical feature is incorporated into the visualization of the selected calculation depending upon a type of the calculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Zhitao Hou, Haidong Zhang, Dongmei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11423229
    Abstract: Implementations of the subject matter described herein relate to conversational data analysis. After a data analysis request is received from a user, heuristic information may be determined based on the data analysis request. The heuristic information mentioned here is not a result for the data analysis request but information which may be used for leading the conversation to proceed. Based on such heuristic information, the user may provide supplementary information associated with the data analysis request, for example, clarify meaning of the data analysis request, submit a relevant further analysis request, and so on. A really desired and meaningful data analysis result can be provided to the user according to the supplementary information provided by the user. Thus, data analysis will become more accurate and effective. While obtaining really helpful information, the user also gains good user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Zhitao Hou, Jian-Guang Lou, Bo Zhang, Xiao Liang, Dongmei Zhang, Haidong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220224801
    Abstract: According to implementations of the subject matter described herein, there is provided a solution for data embedding and data extraction in images. To perform data embedding, a target region for data embedding is determined from a source image, such as a chart image. Target data to be embedded is converted into a sequence of logical values represented in a predetermined format. Based on the sequence of logical values, image values of one or more image elements in the target region are changed such that the changed image values in the target region can be used to convey the sequence of logical values corresponding to the target data. The variations in image values are within a predetermined range such that no significant data distortion of perception distortion is caused by the data embedding. In a subsequent process, the embedded data can also be easily extracted from the image for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Bin Zhu, Haidong Zhang, Yuanyuan Tang, He Huang, Song Ge
  • Publication number: 20220207062
    Abstract: According to implementations of the subject matter described herein, there is proposed a solution for automatic analysis of a difference between multi-dimensional datasets. In this solution, an analysis request is received for a first dataset and a second dataset, each of which including data items corresponding to a plurality of dimensions. In response to the analysis request, data items corresponding to a first dimension in the first and second datasets are compared. Based on the comparison, a first set of influence factors associated with the first dimension are determined, each influence factor indicating a reason for a difference between the first and second datasets from a respective perspective. An analysis result related to the difference between the first and second datasets is presented based on the first set of influence factors. In this way, it is possible to achieve automatic and efficient analysis of the difference between the different datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Rui DING, Zhouyu FU, Shi HAN, Haidong ZHANG, Dongmei ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11308134
    Abstract: According to implementations of the subject matter described herein, there is proposed a solution for automatic analysis of a difference between multi-dimensional datasets. In this solution, an analysis request is received for a first dataset and a second dataset, each of which including data items corresponding to a plurality of dimensions. In response to the analysis request, data items corresponding to a first dimension in the first and second datasets are compared. Based on the comparison, a first set of influence factors associated with the first dimension are determined, each influence factor indicating a reason for a difference between the first and second datasets from a respective perspective. An analysis result related to the difference between the first and second datasets is presented based on the first set of influence factors. In this way, it is possible to achieve automatic and efficient analysis of the difference between the different datasets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Rui Ding, Zhouyu Fu, Shi Han, Haidong Zhang, Dongmei Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220094012
    Abstract: Provided are a terminal protection device and a battery module. The terminal protection device includes a base having a bottom portion and side plates connected to peripheral sides of the bottom portion, the side plates and the bottom portion together form an accommodation cavity, and an input port is in communication with the accommodation cavity; each of the side plates is provided with an input port, through which an output electrode passes; each of the side plates is further provided with a connection port, the connection port is in communication with the accommodation cavity such that an external electric connector can pass through the connection port) and be connected to the output electrode; and a protection plate is provided at the connection port, and the protection plate detachably covers the connection port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
    Inventors: Daohui Liu, Jihua Yao, Yangzhi Huang, Shengtian Cai, Sheng Shen, Haidong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11240893
    Abstract: A dimmer includes a power supply circuit including a current limiter and a switch, the power supply circuit electrically coupled to a power source and a load, where current is channeled via the current limiter during a power-on of the dimmer and via the switch during operation of the dimmer after the power-on, a triode for alternating current (TRIAC) control circuit electrically coupled to the power source and the load, where the TRIAC control circuit is structured to control operation of a TRIAC configured to control an amount of power supplied to the load; and a processing unit electrically coupled to the power supply circuit and the TRIAC control circuit, where the processing unit is structured to control the switch and the TRIAC control circuit after the power-on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Lin Yang, Lily Du, Haidong Zhang, Chuanchuan Zhuang, Kevin Zhong
  • Publication number: 20210377203
    Abstract: A method provides an automatic notification manner of data changes. After collecting information related to a target user (202) such as a dataset, a data dashboard, or a data report, the analysis preference of the user can be determined based on the collected information (204). Then, upon the dataset is updated, a variety of critical data changes in the dataset may be detected as an alert (206), and a notification related to the alert may be provided to the user via various manners (208). The method does not require the user to manually configure or create an alert rule for data changes, which makes data-driven alerting much easier for the user, thereby improving the user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Zhitao Hou, Rui Ding, Haidong Zhang, Eslam ELSAWY, Sanyam CHAUDHARY, Mina MIKHAIL, Nikhil GAEKWAD, Dongmei Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210349623
    Abstract: A computing device running a tool for visually exploring datasets receives a request for a dataset comprising a plurality of subspaces of a multi-dimensional data structure and in response to receiving a user selection of a data point associated with the dataset, presents a visualization of the calculations associated with the selected data point. The tool allows the user to select one of the calculations, thus causing presentation of a visualization of the selected calculation. A semantic graphical feature is incorporated into the visualization of the selected calculation depending upon a type of the calculation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Zhitao HOU, Haidong ZHANG, Dongmei ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210350090
    Abstract: Various implementations of the present disclosure relate to text to visualization In a method, information items are extracted from a natural language sentence. Visual elements associated with the information items are determined. A visual representation of the natural language sentence based on the visual elements is determined, the visual representation indicating information expressed by the natural language sentence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Weiwei Cui, He Huang, Haidong Zhang, Daniel Cheung, Bei Chen, Ishita GUPTA, Yu MAO, Jian-Guang Lou, Dongmei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11142074
    Abstract: The present application provides an explosion-proof valve, a battery pack, and an electric vehicle. The explosion-proof valve includes a first connection member, a second connection member, a resilient connection member, and an explosion-proof film. An upper port is formed on the first connection member that includes an ejector pin. The second connection member is disposed at an interval from the first connection member. The first and second connection members are tightly in a sealed connection with the resilient connection member. The explosion-proof film is disposed at the upper port and seals the upper port, and the explosion-proof film is located above the ejector pin. Because the explosion-proof valve is directly disposed on a base plate of a case in a vehicle body using the first and second connection members, the explosion-proof valve can fully use narrow space between the base plate of the battery pack and the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
    Inventor: Haidong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11099725
    Abstract: A computing device running a tool for visually exploring datasets receives a request for a dataset comprising a plurality of subspaces of a multi-dimensional data structure and in response to receiving a user selection of a data point associated with the dataset, presents a visualization of the calculations associated with the selected data point. The tool allows the user to select one of the calculations, thus causing presentation of a visualization of the selected calculation. A semantic graphical feature is incorporated into the visualization of the selected calculation depending upon a type of the calculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Zhitao Hou, Haidong Zhang, Dongmei Zhang