Patents by Inventor Lei Ming

Lei Ming 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: 20240128676
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a base, a wire unit, and a wire fixing unit. The base includes a body and two side wings. The two side wings are respectively rotatably connected to two opposite sides of the body, and each of the side wings includes a first fixing portion. The wire unit is located between the two side wings. The wire unit includes a connection seat disposed in the body, and various wires disposed in the connection seat and protruding from one side of the connection seat. The wire fixing unit includes two second fixing portions and various through holes, in which the through holes are located between the two second fixing portions, the two first fixing portions respectively clamp the two second fixing portions, and the wires correspondingly pass through the through holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Lei-Ming LEE, Hung-Chuan LIN
  • Publication number: 20240101323
    Abstract: A storage and transportation device, which relates to the technical field of storage and transportation apparatuses are disclosed. The storage and transportation device comprises a cover, a supporting plate and a sealant. The supporting plate covers an opening of the cover to form a space for accommodating an item to be transported. The storage and transportation device further comprises a first sealant groove and a second sealant groove arranged at a sealed junction between the cover and the supporting plate, the sealant is contained in each of the first sealant groove and the second sealant groove, and the two parts of the sealant are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
    Inventors: Lei ZHANG, Xiong HE, Jun MING, Tao DU
  • Publication number: 20240094233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob N. WOHLSTADTER, Manish KOCHAR, Peter J. BOSCO, Ian D. CHAMBERLIN, Bandele JEFFREY-COKER, Eric M. JONES, Gary I. KRIVOY, Don E. KRUEGER, Aaron H. LEIMKUEHLER, Pei-Ming WU, Kim-Xuan NGUYEN, Pankaj OBEROI, Louis W. PANG, Jennifer PARKER, Victor PELLICIER, Nicholas SAMMONS, George SIGAL, Michael L. VOCK, Stanley T. SMITH, Carl C. STEVENS, Rodger D. OSBORNE, Kenneth E. PAGE, Michael T. WADE, Jon WILLOUGHBY, Lei WANG, Xinri CONG, Kin NG
  • Patent number: 11916077
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus with a local interconnect structure. The apparatus can include a first transistor, a second transistor, a first interconnect structure, a second interconnect structure, and a third interconnect structure. The local interconnect structure can be coupled to gate terminals of the first and second transistors and routed at a same interconnect level as reference metal lines coupled to ground and a power supply voltage. The first interconnect structure can be coupled to a source/drain terminal of the first transistor and routed above the local interconnect structure. The second interconnect structure can be coupled to a source/drain terminal of the second transistor and routed above the local interconnect structure. The third interconnect structure can be routed above the local interconnect structure and at a same interconnect level as the first and second interconnect structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Liang Chen, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Chih-Ming Lai, Chia-Tien Wu, Charles Chew-Yuen Young, Hui-Ting Yang, Jiann-Tyng Tzeng, Ru-Gun Liu, Wei-Cheng Lin, Lei-Chun Chou, Wei-An Lai
  • Patent number: 11726538
    Abstract: A method and a device are for power supply switchover in a power system, including two power supplies, each being connected to a bus through an incoming line. The power supply currently in operation is used as the main power supply and the other power supply is used as a backup power supply. Both the incoming line and the bus have three phases, and the lines are connected by their phases. In an embodiment, the method includes: determining whether there is at least one sound phase among the three phases after identifying a fault in the power system; and if there is, obtaining a power data on the sound phase before the main power supply is disconnected. The power data is usable to determine whether the backup power supply meets the condition for connecting in the quick mode after the main power supply is disconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Zhen Cao, Feng Xian Cui, Ya Li Wang, Di Jun Gao, Lei Ming Qin
  • Publication number: 20230154664
    Abstract: A connection structure of an inductive element includes a circuit substrate, in inductive element, at least one connection wire, a supporting element, a containing element, a positioning element, a connecting element, and a locking element. The circuit substrate has a through hole. Each connection wire has a first end connected to the inductive element, and a fixed terminal is disposed on a second end of the connection wire. The containing element is formed on the supporting element to provide a containing space. The positioning element is contained in the containing space, and provides a positioning part. The connecting element has a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part is connected to the positioning part to clip the fixed terminal. The locking element has a locking part. The locking part is connected to the second connecting part to lock on the circuit substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Lei-Ming LEE, Xin-Hung LIN
  • Patent number: 11632076
    Abstract: A test method for testing a solar power generation system is provided. The solar power generation system includes a DC to AC converter and a control unit. The DC to AC converter is electrically coupled between an external power grid and a solar panel. The control unit is configured to control the DC to AC converter to switch between a power generation mode and a test mode. When in the power generation mode, a photoelectric energy generated by the solar panel is provided to the external power grid via the DC to AC converter. When in the test mode, the control unit controls the DC to AC converter to generate a testing electrical energy by obtaining from the external power grid, to effect a test result of the solar panel when the testing electrical energy passes through the solar panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Lei-Ming Lee, Xin-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 11600986
    Abstract: A safety shutdown apparatus with self-driven control is coupled to a power-supplying path between a power supply apparatus and a load. The safety shutdown apparatus includes a detection unit, a controllable switch, and a drive circuit. The detection unit is coupled to the power-supplying path, and the controllable switch is coupled between a positive node and a negative node of the power-supplying path. The drive circuit is coupled to the detection unit, the power-supplying path, and the controllable switch. The drive circuit receives an output voltage of the power supply apparatus to turn on the controllable switch, and turn off the controllable switch according to whether the detection unit detects a current flowing through the power-supplying path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Lei-Ming Lee, Wen-Yu Huang, Xin-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 11600422
    Abstract: A connection structure of an inductive element includes a circuit substrate, in inductive element, at least one connection wire, a supporting element, a containing element, a positioning element, a connecting element, and a locking element. The circuit substrate has a through hole. Each connection wire has a first end connected to the inductive element, and a fixed terminal is disposed on a second end of the connection wire. The containing element is formed on the supporting element to provide a containing space. The positioning element is contained in the containing space, and provides a positioning part. The connecting element has a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part is connected to the positioning part to clip the fixed terminal. The locking element has a locking part. The locking part is connected to the second connecting part to lock on the circuit substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Lei-Ming Lee, Xin-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 11258833
    Abstract: A source device and a sink device may be connected using an interface cable comprising at least first and second physical channels. The first physical channel may be used to transmit video data unidirectionally from the source device to the sink device. In addition, the second physical channel may comprise an audio return channel wherein audio data can be transmitted unidirectionally from the sink device to the source device at a first rate. In addition, the second physical channel may also transmit bidirectional control data between the source and sink devices at a second rate slower than the first rate. The audio data may be overlaid on the control data, wherein the audio data is transmitted using differential signaling, while the control data is transmitted using common mode signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Shrikant Ranade, Lei Ming, Jiong Huang
  • Publication number: 20220045499
    Abstract: A safety shutdown apparatus with self-driven control is coupled to a power-supplying path between a power supply apparatus and a load. The safety shutdown apparatus includes a detection unit, a controllable switch, and a drive circuit. The detection unit is coupled to the power-supplying path, and the controllable switch is coupled between a positive node and a negative node of the power-supplying path. The drive circuit is coupled to the detection unit, the power-supplying path, and the controllable switch. The drive circuit receives an output voltage of the power supply apparatus to turn on the controllable switch, and turn off the controllable switch according to whether the detection unit detects a current flowing through the power-supplying path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Lei-Ming LEE, Wen-Yu HUANG, Xin-Hung LIN
  • Publication number: 20220026971
    Abstract: A method and a device are for power supply switchover in a power system, including two power supplies, each being connected to a bus through an incoming line. The power supply currently in operation is used as the main power supply and the other power supply is used as a backup power supply. Both the incoming line and the bus have three phases, and the lines are connected by their phases. In an embodiment, the method includes: determining whether there is at least one sound phase among the three phases after identifying a fault in the power system; and if there is, obtaining a power data on the sound phase before the main power supply is disconnected. The power data is usable to determine whether the backup power supply meets the condition for connecting in the quick mode after the main power supply is disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Zhen CAO, Feng Xian CUI, Ya Li WANG, Di Jun GAO, Lei Ming QIN
  • Publication number: 20210351743
    Abstract: A test method for testing a solar power generation system is provided. The solar power generation system includes a DC to AC converter and a control unit. The DC to AC converter is electrically coupled between an external power grid and a solar panel. The control unit is configured to control the DC to AC converter to switch between a power generation mode and a test mode. When in the power generation mode, a photoelectric energy generated by the solar panel is provided to the external power grid via the DC to AC converter. When in the test mode, the control unit controls the DC to AC converter to generate a testing electrical energy by obtaining from the external power grid, to effect a test result of the solar panel when the testing electrical energy passes through the solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Lei-Ming LEE, Xin-Hung LIN
  • Publication number: 20210136126
    Abstract: A source device and a sink device may be connected using an interface cable comprising at least first and second physical channels. The first physical channel may be used to transmit video data unidirectionally from the source device to the sink device. In addition, the second physical channel may comprise an audio return channel wherein audio data can be transmitted unidirectionally from the sink device to the source device at a first rate. In addition, the second physical channel may also transmit bidirectional control data between the source and sink devices at a second rate slower than the first rate. The audio data may be overlaid on the control data, wherein the audio data is transmitted using differential signaling, while the control data is transmitted using common mode signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Shrikant Ranade, Lei Ming, Jiong Huang
  • Patent number: 10985752
    Abstract: A hybrid drive circuit (100, 100?) drives a first characteristic transistor and a second characteristic transistor coupled in parallel to the first characteristic transistor according to an input signal (Sin). The hybrid drive circuit (100, 100?) includes a first turn-on path (Pc1), a first turn-off path (Ps1), a second turn-on path (Pc2), and a second turn-off path (Ps2). The first turn-on path (Pc1) and the second turn-on path (Pc2) produce a first delay time to delay turning on the first characteristic transistor. The first turn-off path (Ps1) and the second turn-off path (Ps2) produce a second delay time to delay turning off the second characteristic transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lei-Ming Lee, Xin-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 10979083
    Abstract: Example embodiments herein relate to methods of transmitting and receiving audio signals. A method of transmitting an audio signal includes: receiving the audio signal including frames having left and right subframes containing audio data of a first number of bits; encoding the left and right subframes into a parity code of a second number of bits; generating serial data by combining the parity code and audio data; and transmitting the serial data over an audio transmission media having a bandwidth of a third number of bits, a sum of the first and second number being below the third number. A method of receiving an audio signal includes: receiving a serial signal combining a parity code; decoding the serial signal by calculating a syndrome based on the parity code; detecting an error by comparing the syndrome with the audio data; and generating a corrected audio signal by correcting the detected error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jiong Huang, Alexander Peysakhovich, Lei Ming
  • Patent number: 10931722
    Abstract: A source device and a sink device may be connected using an interface cable comprising at least first and second physical channels. The first physical channel may be used to transmit video data unidirectionally from the source device to the sink device. In addition, the second physical channel may comprise an audio return channel wherein audio data can be transmitted unidirectionally from the sink device to the source device at a first rate. In addition, the second physical channel may also transmit bidirectional control data between the source and sink devices at a second rate slower than the first rate. The audio data may be overlaid on the control data, wherein the audio data is transmitted using differential signaling, while the control data is transmitted using common mode signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shrikant Ranade, Lei Ming, Jiong Huang
  • Publication number: 20200389168
    Abstract: A hybrid drive circuit (100, 100?) drives a first characteristic transistor and a second characteristic transistor coupled in parallel to the first characteristic transistor according to an input signal (Sin). The hybrid drive circuit (100, 100?) includes a first turn-on path (Pc1), a first turn-off path (Ps1), a second turn-on path (Pc2), and a second turn-off path (Ps2). The first turn-on path (Pc1) and the second turn-on path (Pc2) produce a first delay time to delay turning on the first characteristic transistor. The first turn-off path (Ps1) and the second turn-off path (Ps2) produce a second delay time to delay turning off the second characteristic transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Lei-Ming LEE, Xin-Hung LIN
  • Patent number: 10834857
    Abstract: An inverter device includes a casing, a heat source element, a heat dissipation structure and a fan. The casing has a base and a cover covering the base. An internal and an external surface are defined on the cover. The inner surface is disposed corresponding to the base. The heat source element is disposed in the casing and arranged on the base. The heat dissipation structure is thermal connected with the internal surface. The fan is accommodated in the casing corresponding to the heat dissipation structure. An air flow in the casing is accelerated by the fan, and the heat dissipation structure absorbs heat from the air flow in the casing and thermal conductively transfers to the external surface of the cover. A heat dissipation efficiency of the inverter device is thereby improved and the inverter device is thereby more durable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Lei-Ming Lee, Xin-Hung Lin
  • Publication number: 20200220381
    Abstract: A smart grid integration system includes an AC grid and at least one power conversion apparatus. The power conversion apparatus includes a control unit and a communication unit. The control unit is coupled to the communication unit and receives a voltage signal corresponding to a voltage of the AC grid. The control unit decomposes the voltage signal into a plurality of frequency components and sets a fundamental component and a plurality of dominant harmonic components as a voltage operation signal. The communication unit receives a current signal corresponding to a current flowing through a circuit node through a current port and generates a current information signal. The communication unit receives the voltage operation signal transmitted from the control unit and calculates power information by multiplying the voltage operation signal and the current information signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Lei-Ming LEE, I-Jung YANG, Xin-Hung LIN