Patents by Inventor Kai Liu

Kai 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: 20200012044
    Abstract: An eyepiece waveguide for an augmented reality. The eyepiece waveguide can include a transparent substrate with an input coupler region, a first orthogonal pupil expander (OPE) region, and an exit pupil expander (EPE) region. The input coupler region can couple an input light beam that is externally incident on the input coupler region into at least a first guided light beam that propagates inside the substrate. The first OPE region can divide the first guided beam into a plurality of replicated, spaced-apart beams. The EPE region can re-direct the replicated beams from the first OPE region such that they exit the substrate. The EPE region can have an amount of optical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Klug, Robert Dale Tekolste, William Hudson Welch, Eric Browy, Victor Kai Liu, Samarth Bhargava
  • Publication number: 20200015145
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting communication buffer status reports (BSRs) are disclosed. A wireless device may receive from an eNode-B a first indication indicating a logical channel group and at least one associated priority. The wireless device may produce a BSR associated with first data, which may include an indication associated with the logical channel group and an index indicating an amount of the first data. The wireless device may transmit the BSR to an eNode-B. Then, the wireless device may receive receives allocation information for transmission to a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) group. Further, the wireless device may transmit at least a portion of the first data to the WTRU group over a logical channel in the logical channel group. Also, the BSR may further include a plurality of indications associated with a respective plurality of logical channel groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter S. Wang, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz, Nobuyuki Tamaki, Stephen E. Terry, Mihaela C. Beluri, Kai Liu
  • Patent number: 10529979
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for making a lithium-ion battery anode. The method comprises the steps of scratching off a carbon nanotube array to obtain a plurality of carbon nanotubes, adding the plurality of carbon nanotubes into a solvent, and ultrasonically dispersing the solvent to make the plurality of carbon nanotubes form a three-dimensional network-like structure; adding a titanium salt into the solvent, wherein the titanium salt hydrolyzes to form a plurality of titanium dioxide particles, and the plurality of titanium dioxide particles are adsorbed on surfaces of the plurality of carbon nanotubes; and separating the nanotube three-dimensional network structure from the solvent to form a precursor, and drying the precursor to form a titanium dioxide-carbon nanotube composite film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kun-Lei Zhu, Kai Liu, Jia-Ping Wang, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 10530996
    Abstract: An electronic device comprising a processing unit and a memory that stores a plurality of program instructions. The processing unit executes the program instructions to perform the following steps: (a) storing pixel data of multiple pixels of a picture in the memory, the number of the pixels being greater than the number of pixels in one horizontal line of the picture; (b) performing an integral image operation on the pixel data to obtain integral image data; (c) storing the integral image data in the memory; (d) using the integral image data to calculate a low-frequency component of a target pixel of the picture; and (e) based on the low-frequency component, selectively performing a temporal noise reduction operation on the target pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kai Liu, Wen-Tsung Huang
  • Patent number: 10528809
    Abstract: An iris image capturing device, an iris image recognition device and an iris image recognition method are provided. Multiple data sequences are captured, in which each data sequence includes an iris image. These data sequences are selected to be a positioning image or an image to be processed. The positioning image is for locating the iris, and the image to be processed is for generating a protected iris image according to where the iris is located in the positioning image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.
    Inventors: Kai Liu, Wen-Tsung Huang
  • Patent number: 10520986
    Abstract: A hinge structure including a first screw rod, a sliding rod, and a second screw rod is provided. The first screw rod comprises a threaded shaft. The sliding rod is sleeved on the threaded shaft. The second screw rod is sleeved on the sliding rod. The threaded shaft has a first helical slot. The sliding rod has a first guiding portion and a second guiding portion, and the first guiding portion is coupled to the first helical slot. The second screw rod has a second helical slot, and the second guiding portion is coupled to the second helical slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Hsu, Ya-Hui Tseng, Chang-Kai Liu, Ming-Shun Lu, Wen-Jie Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20190393059
    Abstract: A system for controlling a parameter of a plant associated with a substrate processing chamber is disclosed. A measuring module measures a response of the plant associated with the substrate processing chamber when the parameter of the plant is changed. A model generating module determines a delay and a gain of the plant based on the response. The model generating module generates a model of the plant based on the delay, the gain, and a time constant of the plant. A predicting module receives a set point for the parameter and a measurement of the parameter, generates a prediction of a delay-free value of the parameter based on the set point for the parameter and the measurement of the parameter using the model, compares the prediction with the set point to generate a control signal, and controls the parameter of the plant based on the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Tao Zhang, Kai Liu, Eric Samulon
  • Patent number: 10513049
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a pump-type autoclave system and a providing method for steam and pressure thereof, wherein the pump-type autoclave system comprises an autoclave, a steam providing device and a compressor, said steam providing device comprises a water storage container and a heating device used for heating said water storage container, said water storage container, the compressor and the autoclave are connected through a pipeline to form a closed loop, an inlet of the compressor is connected with a steam output port of the water storage container, an outlet of the compressor is connected to a steam input port of the autoclave, and a condensate water drain outlet of the autoclave is connected to the water storage container. The present invention uses the compressor to depressurize an intermediate-low temperature water source to obtain steam, and the steam is pumped into the autoclave and condensed to release heat to obtain corresponding temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventor: Kai Liu
  • Publication number: 20190383984
    Abstract: In some embodiments, compositions and methods comprising reflective flowable materials, e.g., reflective liquids including reflective inks and/or liquid metals, are described. In some embodiments, a surface is contacted with a reflective flowable material, thereby forming a reflective layer on the surface. In some embodiments, the surface is a surface of a waveguide, for example a waveguide for a display device, and the flowable material coats surfaces of protrusions on the surface to form reflective diffractive optical elements. Some embodiments include a display device comprising a reflective layer of reflective flowable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Marlon Edward Menezes, Jeffrey Dean Schmulen, Neal Paul Ricks, Victor Kai Liu, Zongxing Wang, David Carl Jurbergs
  • Patent number: 10511550
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for instant messaging. For example, a first association relationship with at least one first apparatus client for instant messaging is established; and a first control instruction is transmitted to the at least one first apparatus client to trigger the at least one first apparatus client to control, according to the first control instruction, an intelligent apparatus connected to the at least one first apparatus client to execute one or more predetermined operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kai Liu, Liangliang Fan, Chenglin Liu, Anqi Ren, Lejun Liu
  • Patent number: 10511062
    Abstract: A system and method for self-isolating an abnormal battery. The system includes: a switch controlling module, a battery detecting module, a data analyzing module and at least two switch battery modules, the switch battery modules includes at least one isolating switch, at least one main circuit switch and a battery, the main circuit switch is connected with the battery in series, a series circuit composed of the main circuit switch and the battery is connected in parallel to the isolating switch so as to form a switch battery module, the switch battery modules are connected with each other in series; the battery detecting module is connected with the battery and the data analyzing module; the switch controlling module is connected with the main circuit switch, the isolating switch and the data analyzing module. The problem that failure of a single battery may cause the whole system cannot work, is solved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
    Inventors: Kai Liu, Xiaoqing Xue, Shijie Wu, Chao Hsien Tang, Zhu Feng
  • Patent number: 10510681
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die, an insulative layer, a plurality of conductive features, a dummy redistribution layer (RDL), and an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shield. The insulative layer covers the semiconductor die. The conductive features substantially surround the insulative layer. The dummy RDL is over the insulative layer and electrically disconnected from the semiconductor die. The EMI shield is in contact with the plurality of conductive features and the dummy RDL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Vincent Chen, Tzu-Chun Tang, Chen-Hua Yu, Ching-Feng Yang, Ming-Kai Liu, Yen-Ping Wang, Kai-Chiang Wu, Shou Zen Chang, Wei-Ting Lin, Chun-Lin Lu
  • Publication number: 20190377911
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus includes a sensor assembly, a moving member, and a detecting plate. The sensor assembly includes a sensor positioning and detecting assembly and a sensor location recognition assembly. The sensor assembly is mounted on the moving member, and the moving member drives the sensor assembly to move on the detecting plate. The sensor assembly moves on the detecting plate, the sensor location recognition assembly recognizes that the sensor assembly reaches a designated location, and the sensor assembly is positioned by the sensor positioning and detecting assembly. The positioning apparatus and the card issuing machine provided by the application avoid the phenomena of step lost and speed reduced, and the location of the sensor assembly can be monitored in real time through the detecting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Shenzhen Tianyi Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Wu, Xiaodong Qian, Kai Liu, Su Rong
  • Publication number: 20190378985
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode display device is provided, including: a substrate, including a plurality of grooves, wherein an electrical contact is disposed in each of the grooves; and a plurality of light-emitting diodes, configured to be installed in the grooves, wherein each of the light-emitting diodes includes: a main body; and a first contact and a second contact, disposed on the main body, wherein the first contact and the second contact are respectively electrically connected to the substrate through the corresponding electrical contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Chun-Hsien LIN, Ming-Chang LIN, Tzu-Min YAN, Tsau-Hua HSIEH, Tung-Kai LIU, Jui-Feng KO, Hui-Chieh WANG
  • Patent number: 10504865
    Abstract: Provided is a package structure includes a die having a first connector, a RDL structure disposed on the die, and a second connector. The RDL structure includes at least one elongated via located on and connected to the first connector. The second connector is disposed on and connected to the RDL structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Kai Liu, Han-Ping Pu, Ting-Chu Ko, Yung-Ping Chiang, Chang-Wen Huang, Yu-Sheng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10495860
    Abstract: A zoom lens system for providing high quality images with higher resolution includes a first lens group (110), an aperture stop (120), and a second lens group (130). The first lens group has a positive or negative refractive power, and includes at least two lens elements having a negative refractive power and at least on lens element having a positive refractive power. The second lens group has a positive refractive power. A distance between a first and second lens group is not fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kai Liu, Feng Wang, Hongxing Ding, Xingming Zhang, Qian Zhang
  • Patent number: 10492344
    Abstract: A power module including a plurality of substrates, a plurality of power devices, and a heat dissipation assembly is provided. The substrates are located on different planes and surround an axis. Each of the substrates extends along the axis. The power devices electrically connected with each other are disposed on the substrates respectively. The heat dissipation assembly is disposed on the substrates and opposite to the power devices. Heat generated from the power devices is transferred to the heat dissipation assembly through the substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chun-Kai Liu, Yu-Lin Chao
  • Patent number: 10492319
    Abstract: A method of making a housing includes: providing a substrate and cutting the substrate to form an opening. The substrate being spaced by the opening to form at least one main base. A plurality of metal sheets and a plurality of reinforcing members are provided. Placing the metal sheets, the reinforcing members and the main base into a mold. The metal sheets is positioned in the opening, adjusts width of each gap between adjacent metal sheets, and between the main base and one metal sheet adjacent to the main base. Locating the reinforcing members in the metal sheets and the main base. Liquid resin is filled into the gaps and covers the reinforcing members to bond the metal sheets, the main base and the reinforcing members together, forming the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignees: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventors: Chang-Hai Gu, Wu-Zheng Ou, Chao-Hsun Lin, Xiao-Kai Liu
  • Patent number: 10490534
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a display device, including a first substrate, a light emitting component, an insulating layer, and a conductive element. The first substrate has a driving component and a common line. The light emitting component is disposed on the first substrate and has a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is electrically connected to the driving component. The insulating layer is disposed to the first substrate and has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening exposes the second electrode of the light emitting component. The second opening exposes the common line. The common line is electrically connected to the second electrode through the conductive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Shu-Ming Kuo, Chih-Yung Hsieh, Li-Wei Mao, Tsau-Hua Hsieh, Tung-Kai Liu, Chia-Hsiu Hsu
  • Patent number: D870833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventor: Kai Liu