Patents by Inventor Kuo Lo

Kuo Lo 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: 20200387242
    Abstract: A mouse with an air levitation sliding device is disclosed. The mouse body has a top surface, a bottom surface, an internal chamber and a signal line. The main feature is that the mouse is further provided with an air levitation sliding device, including an air supply source, an air supply pipeline and an air injection channel, the air injection channel is disposed on the bottom surface of the mouse body, and the air supply source is disposed outside the mouse body, and two ends of the air supply pipeline are respectively connected to the air supply source and the air injection channel. Thereby, the air pressure generated by the air supply source is transmitted to the air injection channel through the air supply pipeline to eject out from the bottom surface of the mouse body, so that the mouse the mouse can be in the air levitation sliding state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Chien-Kuo LO
  • Publication number: 20200287587
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and systems having a frequency-modulated continuous wave radar operable to compensate a return signal for nonlinearity in the associated radar signal that is transmitted. The radar signal can be mixed with a delayed version of the radar signal such that the mixed signal can be used to generate an estimate of the nonlinearity. The estimate can be used to compensate the return signal from an object that reflects the associated transmitted radar signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Lap Kei Cheung, Luzhou Xu, Lixi Wu, Hsing Kuo Lo, Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 10650214
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor is disclosed. The fingerprint sensor includes a sensor plate, a voltage source, a control circuit and a first conductive plate. The sensor plate detects a first capacitance in response to a touch event on the fingerprint sensor. The voltage source establishes a predetermined voltage difference between a first node and a second node. The control circuit, connected to the sensor plate via the first node, charges a first capacitor associated with the first capacitance during a charge period, and discharges the first capacitor during a discharge period. The first conductive plate, separated from the sensor plate, is coupled with the voltage source via the second node. During the charge period and the discharge period of the control circuit, a voltage difference between the sensor plate and the first conductive plate is maintained at the predetermined voltage difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: IMAGE MATCH DESIGN INC.
    Inventors: Yehsuan Yan, Yen-Kuo Lo
  • Patent number: 10594358
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and systems having detection apparatus operable to cancel or reduce leakage signal originating from a source signal being generated and transmitted from a transmitter. A leakage cancellation signal can be generated digitally, converted to an analog signal, and then subtracted in the analog domain from a received signal to provide a leakage-reduced signal for use in detection and analysis of objects. A digital cancellation signal may be generated by generating a cancellation signal in the frequency domain and converting it to the time domain. Optionally, an estimate of a residual leakage signal can be generated and applied to reduce residual leakage remaining in the leakage-reduced signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Lap Kei Cheung, Luzhou Xu, Lixi Wu, Hsing Kuo Lo, Yuan Su
  • Publication number: 20190325184
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor is disclosed. The fingerprint sensor includes a sensor plate, a voltage source, a control circuit and a first conductive plate. The sensor plate detects a first capacitance in response to a touch event on the fingerprint sensor. The voltage source establishes a predetermined voltage difference between a first node and a second node. The control circuit, connected to the sensor plate via the first node, charges a first capacitor associated with the first capacitance during a charge period, and discharges the first capacitor during a discharge period. The first conductive plate, separated from the sensor plate, is coupled with the voltage source via the second node. During the charge period and the discharge period of the control circuit, a voltage difference between the sensor plate and the first conductive plate is maintained at the predetermined voltage difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: YEHSUAN YAN, YEN-KUO LO
  • Patent number: 10422856
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and systems having a frequency-modulated continuous wave radar operable to compensate a return signal for nonlinearity in the associated radar signal that is transmitted. The radar signal can be mixed with a delayed version of the radar signal such that the mixed signal can be used to generate an estimate of the nonlinearity. The estimate can be used to compensate the return signal from an object that reflects the associated transmitted radar signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Lap Kei Cheung, Luzhou Xu, Lixi Wu, Hsing Kuo Lo, Yuan Su
  • Publication number: 20180329031
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and systems having a frequency-modulated continuous wave radar operable to compensate a return signal for nonlinearity in the associated radar signal that is transmitted. The radar signal can be mixed with a delayed version of the radar signal such that the mixed signal can be used to generate an estimate of the nonlinearity. The estimate can be used to compensate the return signal from an object that reflects the associated transmitted radar signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ricky Lap Kei Cheung, Luzhou Xu, Lixi Wu, Hsing Kuo Lo, Yuan Su
  • Publication number: 20180309474
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and systems having detection apparatus operable to cancel or reduce leakage signal originating from a source signal being generated and transmitted from a transmitter. A leakage cancellation signal can be generated digitally, converted to an analog signal, and then subtracted in the analog domain from a received signal to provide a leakage-reduced signal for use in detection and analysis of objects. A digital cancellation signal may be generated by generating a cancellation signal in the frequency domain and converting it to the time domain. Optionally, an estimate of a residual leakage signal can be generated and applied to reduce residual leakage remaining in the leakage-reduced signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ricky Lap Kei Cheung, Luzhou Xu, Lixi Wu, Hsing Kuo Lo, Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 9984273
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor includes a substrate, a sensing electrode over the substrate, a first electrode and a second electrode. The sensing electrode is configured to detect a capacitance in response to a touch event on the fingerprint sensor. The first electrode is disposed between the substrate and the sensing electrode, while the second electrode is disposed between the first electrode and the sensing electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to define a capacitance therebetween. The sensitivity of the fingerprint sensor is inversely proportional to the capacitance between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: IMAGE MATCH DESIGN INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Kuo Lo, Chia-Hua Yeh
  • Publication number: 20180025197
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor comprises a substrate, a first sensing electrode over the substrate, a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the first sensing electrode over the substrate, a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate. The first sensing electrode is configured to detect a capacitance in response to a touch event on the fingerprint sensor, and to receive an input signal from a signal source. The second sensing electrode is configured to detect a capacitance in response to the touch event. The first conductive plate is configured to shield at least a portion of each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode from the substrate. The second conductive plate is disposed between the substrate and the second sensing electrode. The sensitivity of the fingerprint sensor is inversely proportional to the capacitance between the second sensing electrode and the second conductive plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: YEN-KUO LO, CHIA-HUA YEH
  • Patent number: 9753598
    Abstract: A sensing device includes a substrate, a sensing component and a shielding device. The sensing component is configured to detect a touch capacitance in response to a touch event on the sensing device. The shielding device, between the substrate and the sensing component, is configured to distribute electrical energy, and shield the substrate from the sensing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: IMAGE MATCH DESIGN INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Kuo Lo, Chia-Hua Yeh
  • Patent number: 9715617
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor includes a first reference capacitor, a second reference capacitor, a first capacitor and a second capacitor. A first reference voltage is established across the first reference capacitor. The first reference voltage is depended on a touch event, a first reference capacitance of the first reference capacitor and a stray capacitance. The second reference capacitor has a first end and a second end, and is being configured to maintain a voltage difference between the first end and the second end, the voltage difference being a function of the first reference voltage. The first capacitor has a first capacitance and is coupled to the first end. The second capacitor has a second capacitance and is selectively coupled in parallel with the first capacitor. The ratio of the stray capacitance to the first reference capacitance equals the ratio of the second capacitance to the first capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: IMAGE MATCH DESIGN INC.
    Inventors: Ting-Sing Wang, Yen-Kuo Lo
  • Publication number: 20170193262
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor includes a substrate, a sensing electrode over the substrate, a first electrode and a second electrode. The sensing electrode is configured to detect a capacitance in response to a touch event on the fingerprint sensor. The first electrode is disposed between the substrate and the sensing electrode, while the second electrode is disposed between the first electrode and the sensing electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to define a capacitance therebetween. The sensitivity of the fingerprint sensor is inversely proportional to the capacitance between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Kuo Lo, Chia-Hua Yeh
  • Publication number: 20170192553
    Abstract: A sensing device includes a substrate, a sensing component and a shielding device. The sensing component is configured to detect a touch capacitance in response to a touch event on the sensing device. The shielding device, between the substrate and the sensing component, is configured to distribute electrical energy, and shield the substrate from the sensing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: YEN-KUO LO, CHIA-HUA YEH
  • Patent number: 9693368
    Abstract: Network nodes acquire bandwidth in contention-based networks for handling video traffic. A request to reserve a channel for transmission of a payload is sent prior to a network node receiving the payload. The payload is a burst of video data that is generated periodically. A network node determines a time period for reserving the channel. The network node determines when to initiate contending for the channel and the time period for transmitting the payload to another network node. A network node determines when a payload is expected to arrive and monitors its back off time period at least a time period prior to receiving a payload. The network node also monitors transmission of the payload and adjusts when to initiate contending for the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Ou Yang, Ting-Kuo Lo, Keangpo Ricky Ho
  • Publication number: 20160364045
    Abstract: A sensing device includes a sensing component and a substrate. The sensing component is configured to extend in a first direction, and detect a capacitance in response to a touch event of an object on the sensing device. The substrate is configured to define a first capacitance with the sensing component, and provide a second capacitance. The first capacitance and the second capacitance are connected in series with respect to the sensing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: YEN-KUO LO, CHIA-HUA YEH
  • Publication number: 20160313847
    Abstract: A sensing device for detecting a capacitance in response to a touch event of an object is provided. The sensing device includes a first conductive component and a second conductive component. The first conductive component is formed in a first patterned conductive layer, and has a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The second conductive component is formed in the first patterned conductive layer, and has a first sidewall opposed to the first sidewall of the first conductive component, and a second sidewall opposed to the second sidewall of the first conductive component. The first sidewalls of the first conductive component and the second conductive component define a first capacitance therebetween, and the second sidewalls of the first conductive component and the second. conductive component define a second capacitance therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: YEN-KUO LO, CHIA-HUA YEH
  • Publication number: 20160218819
    Abstract: Network nodes acquire bandwidth in contention-based networks for handling video traffic. A request to reserve a channel for transmission of a payload is sent prior to a network node receiving the payload. The payload is a burst of video data that is generated periodically. A network node determines a time period for reserving the channel. The network node determines when to initiate contending for the channel and the time period for transmitting the payload to another network node. A network node determines when a payload is expected to arrive and monitors its back off time period at least a time period prior to receiving a payload. The network node also monitors transmission of the payload and adjusts when to initiate contending for the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Ou Yang, Ting-Kuo Lo, Keangpo Ricky Ho
  • Patent number: 9215500
    Abstract: Embodiments of apparatuses and methods to decrease a size of a memory in a low-latency video communication system are described. A control unit is configured to monitor a condition associated with at the communication link. The control unit is configured to receive the video content over a link based on monitoring. A memory comprising a full-frame buffer is coupled to the control unit. The full-frame buffer is configured as a history buffer to store a full frame of the video in a coding format that matches the coding format of the video content received over the link. A display unit is coupled to the history buffer. A portion of the full-frame buffer is configured as a network streaming buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gilbert, Ting-Kuo Lo, Peifeng Wu, Nishit Kumar
  • Publication number: 20150346253
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fingerprint sensor that comprises a first reference capacitor, a second reference capacitor, a first capacitor and a second capacitor. A first reference voltage is established across the first reference capacitor. The first reference voltage is a function of a capacitance detected in response to a touch event, a first reference capacitance of the first reference capacitor and a stray capacitance. The second reference capacitor has a first end and a second end, and is being configured to maintain a voltage difference between the first end and the second end, the voltage difference being a function of the first reference voltage. The first capacitor has a first capacitance and is coupled to the first end of the second reference capacitor. The second capacitor has a second capacitance and is selectively coupled in parallel with the first capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: TING-SING WANG, YEN-KUO LO