Patents by Inventor Helen Cheng

Helen Cheng 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: 20240161512
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system generates an image using either a first or a second image signal processing (ISP) algorithm, where the first or second ISP algorithm is applied to raw image data of a camera of an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) to generate the image. The system applies a machine learning model to the image to identify a representation of an obstacle, where the machine learning model is generated by a few shots learning algorithm that contrasts labeled data of a positive training sample from images corresponding to the first and second ISP algorithms to labeled data of a negative training sample from images corresponding to the first and second ISP algorithm. The system determines a classification and a location of the obstacle based on the representation of the obstacle. The system plans a motion control of the ADV based on the classification and location of the detected object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: SHU JIANG, SZU-HAO WU, JEONG HO LYU, LINPENG CHENG, HAO LIU, HELEN K. PAN
  • Patent number: 8757482
    Abstract: A centrally tracked artificial currency is provided within the context of an enterprise. This currency serves as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value in a corporate “attention economy.” Users (typically coworkers) in the enterprise are allotted a base number of currency units, which they can earn, exchange, and spend in a variety of ways to signal importance and “purchase” attention of others, or priority for other organization resources. In one aspect, senders of messages can specify an amount of currency to be associated with the message, so that recipients can see the specified amount before deciding whether to read the message. Once such a system is in use, it facilitates exchange of value based on user-created transactions regarding behavior, communication, resources, incentives, and priorities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Seriosity, Inc.
    Inventors: David Abecassis, Helen Cheng, Mark Phillips, Leighton Read, Byron Reeves, Simon Roy, Daniel Rubin
  • Patent number: 8292697
    Abstract: A carrier structure for supporting a substrate when being processed by passing the carrier through a meniscus formed by upper and lower proximity heads is described. A method of manufacturing the carrier further described. The method includes forming a composite frame having a carbon fiber core, a top sheet, a bottom sheet, a layer of aramid fabric between the top sheet and the core and a second layer of aramid fabric between the bottom sheet and the core. The top sheet and the bottom are each formed from a polymer material. The method further includes forming an opening sized for receiving a substrate and providing a plurality of support pins extending into the opening for supporting the substrate within the opening. The opening is formed slightly larger than the substrate such that a gap exists between the substrate and the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Wing Lau Cheng, Helen Cheng, legal representative, Arnold Kholodenko
  • Publication number: 20120168079
    Abstract: A carrier structure for supporting a substrate when being processed by passing the carrier through a meniscus formed by upper and lower proximity heads is described. A method of manufacturing the carrier further described. The method includes forming a composite frame having a carbon fiber core, a top sheet, a bottom sheet, a layer of aramid fabric between the top sheet and the core and a second layer of aramid fabric between the bottom sheet and the core. The top sheet and the bottom are each formed from a polymer material. The method further includes forming an opening sized for receiving a substrate and providing a plurality of support pins extending into the opening for supporting the substrate within the opening. The opening is formed slightly larger than the substrate such that a gap exists between the substrate and the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Wing Lau Cheng, Arnold Kholodenko, Helen Cheng
  • Patent number: 8146902
    Abstract: A carrier structure for supporting a substrate when being processed by passing the carrier through a meniscus formed by upper and lower proximity heads is described. The carrier includes a frame having an opening sized for receiving a substrate and a plurality of support pins for supporting the substrate within the opening, the opening being slightly larger than the substrate such that a gap exists between the substrate and the opening. The frame comprises a composite core, a top sheet, a bottom sheet, a layer of aramid fabric between the top sheet and the core and a second layer of aramid fabric between the bottom sheet and the core. The top sheet and the bottom sheet being formed from a polymer material. A method of manufacture is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Wing Lau Cheng, Helen Cheng, legal representative, Arnold Kholodenko
  • Publication number: 20120059744
    Abstract: A centrally tracked artificial currency is provided within the context of an enterprise. This currency serves as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value in a corporate “attention economy.” Users (typically coworkers) in the enterprise are allotted a base number of currency units, which they can earn, exchange, and spend in a variety of ways to signal importance and “purchase” attention of others, or priority for other organization resources. In one aspect, senders of messages can specify an amount of currency to be associated with the message, so that recipients can see the specified amount before deciding whether to read the message. Once such a system is in use, it facilitates exchange of value based on user-created transactions regarding behavior, communication, resources, incentives, and priorities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: SERIOSITY, INC.
    Inventors: David Abecassis, Helen Cheng, Mark Phillips, Leighton Read, Byron Reeves, Simon Roy, Daniel Rubin
  • Patent number: 7918388
    Abstract: A centrally tracked artificial currency is provided within the context of an enterprise. This currency serves as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value in a corporate “attention economy.” Users (typically coworkers) in the enterprise are allotted a base number of currency units, which they can earn, exchange, and spend in a variety of ways to signal importance and “purchase” attention of others, or priority for other organization resources. In one aspect, senders of messages can specify an amount of currency to be associated with the message, so that recipients can see the specified amount before deciding whether to read the message. Once such a system is in use, it facilitates exchange of value based on user-created transactions regarding behavior, communication, resources, incentives, and priorities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Seriosity, Inc.
    Inventors: David Abecassis, Helen Cheng, Mark Phillips, Leighton Read, Byron Reeves, Simon Roy, Daniel Rubin
  • Publication number: 20080152922
    Abstract: A carrier structure for supporting a substrate when being processed by passing the carrier through a meniscus formed by upper and lower proximity heads is described. The carrier includes a frame having an opening sized for receiving a substrate and a plurality of support pins for supporting the substrate within the opening, the opening being slightly larger than the substrate such that a gap exists between the substrate and the opening. The frame comprises a composite core, a top sheet, a bottom sheet, a layer of aramid fabric between the top sheet and the core and a second layer of aramid fabric between the bottom sheet and the core. The top sheet and the bottom sheet being formed from a polymer material. A method of manufacture is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Wing Lau Cheng, Helen Cheng, Arnold Kholodenko
  • Publication number: 20080147805
    Abstract: A centrally tracked artificial currency is provided within the context of an enterprise. This currency serves as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value in a corporate “attention economy.” Users (typically coworkers) in the enterprise are allotted a base number of currency units, which they can earn, exchange, and spend in a variety of ways to signal importance and “purchase” attention of others, or priority for other organization resources. In one aspect, senders of messages can specify an amount of currency to be associated with the message, so that recipients can see the specified amount before deciding whether to read the message. Once such a system is in use, it facilitates exchange of value based on user-created transactions regarding behavior, communication, resources, incentives, and priorities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: SERIOSITY, INC.
    Inventors: David Abecassis, Helen Cheng, Mark Phillips, Leighton Read, Byron Reeves, Simon Roy, Daniel Rubin
  • Publication number: 20080038448
    Abstract: In one embodiment a chamber body enabling semiconductor processing equipment to be at least partially housed in the chamber body, the semiconductor processing equipment being configured to process a substrate using fluids is disclosed. The chamber body being comprised of a base material implemented to form the chamber body, the chamber body defined by at least a bottom surface and wall surfaces that are integrally connected to the bottom surface to enable capture of overflows of fluids during the processing of the substrate over the chamber body. Additionally, the base material is metallic. The chamber body also has a primer coat material disposed over and on the base material. The primer coat material has metallic constituents to define an integrated bond with the base material along with non-metallic constituents. The chamber body further includes a main coat material disposed over and on the primer coat material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: LAM RESEARCH CORP.
    Inventors: Arnold Kholodenko, Wing Cheng, Helen Cheng, Mark Mardelboym, Grant Peng, Katrina Mikhaylichenko
  • Patent number: 7240826
    Abstract: A centrally tracked artificial currency is provided within the context of an enterprise. This currency serves as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value in a corporate “attention economy.” Users (typically coworkers) in the enterprise are allotted a base number of currency units, which they can earn, exchange, and spend in a variety of ways to signal importance and “purchase” attention of others, or priority for other organization resources. In one aspect, senders of messages can specify an amount of currency to be associated with the message, so that recipients can see the specified amount before deciding whether to read the message. Once such a system is in use, it facilitates exchange of value based on user-created transactions regarding behavior, communication, resources, incentives, and priorities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Seriosity, Inc.
    Inventors: David Abecassis, Helen Cheng, Mark Phillips, Leighton Read, Byron Reeves, Simon Roy, Daniel Rubin
  • Publication number: 20060195379
    Abstract: A centrally tracked artificial currency is provided within the context of an enterprise. This currency serves as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value in a corporate “attention economy.” Users (typically coworkers) in the enterprise are allotted a base number of currency units, which they can earn, exchange, and spend in a variety of ways to signal importance and “purchase” attention of others, or priority for other organization resources. In one aspect, senders of messages can specify an amount of currency to be associated with the message, so that recipients can see the specified amount before deciding whether to read the message. Once such a system is in use, it facilitates exchange of value based on user-created transactions regarding behavior, communication, resources, incentives, and priorities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: David Abecassis, Helen Cheng, Mark Phillips, Leighton Read, Byron Reeves, Simon Roy, Daniel Rubin