Patents by Inventor Liang Gao

Liang Gao 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).

  • Patent number: 9940421
    Abstract: Simultaneous automatic placement and routing speeds up implementation an integrated circuit layout and improves the resulting layout such that the layout is more compact, has reduced parasitics, and has improved circuit performance characteristics (e.g., power, frequency, propagation delay, gain, and stability). A technique generates solutions based on a random normalized polish expression, and includes cost considerations based on routing of interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Pulsic Limited
    Inventors: Mark Waller, Paul Clewes, Liang Gao, Jonathan Longrigg
  • Publication number: 20180072251
    Abstract: The present application discloses a method and apparatus for operating a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) board in a driverless vehicle. The method according to a specific embodiment includes: collecting driving scenario information on a driving scenario of the driverless vehicle; determining, based on the driving scenario information, a speed at which the driverless vehicle executes a computing operation in the driving scenario; comparing the speed with a speed threshold; switching a working mode of the FPGA board in the driverless vehicle executing the computing operation to reduce power consumption of the FPGA board, in response to the speed being lower than the speed threshold. This embodiment implements the adaptive adjustment of the working mode of the FPGA board, thereby reducing the overall power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: BEIJING BAIDU NETCOM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhao ZHANG, Jian OUYANG, Jing WANG, Peng WU, Liang GAO, Yupeng LI
  • Publication number: 20180045941
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for tiling light sheet selective plane illumination microscopy (TLS-SPIM) with real-time light sheet optimization. The method and apparatus image multi-cellular specimens in 3D, with an improved 3D imaging ability of SPIM in resolving complex structures and optimizes SPIM live imaging performance by using a real-time adjustable tiling light sheet and creating a flexible compromise between spatial and temporal resolution. A 3D live imaging ability is provided of the TLS-SPIM by real-time imaging cellular and sub-cellular behaviors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventor: Liang GAO
  • Publication number: 20180024355
    Abstract: A 3D near eye display device is provided, the display device comprising a display screen for displaying more than one 2D images, at least one focusing element for collimating the images to sub-images, a spatial multiplexing unit capable of remapping the sub-images to different depths while forcing their centers to align to form remapped sub-images, and an eye piece. The device and methods allow for a high quality, compact 3D display system that can be wearable and overcomes the vergence-accomodation conflict that leads to visual discomfort and fatigue caused by traditional 3D near eye display devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Liang Gao, WEI CUI
  • Publication number: 20180025165
    Abstract: Method for controlling mobile hard disk through mobile device is disclosed, in which, control software installed on a computer is used to detect whether APP control software exists in the same IP address segment with the computer, if exists, control software sends a key confirmation signal to APP control software, which accordingly sends back a feedback signal; when the feedback signal is to use an intelligent mobile device as a key of the mobile hard disk, control software generates a key signal and sends it to APP control software and a hidden sector of the mobile hard disk to save it therein. Through the process, the intelligent mobile device installed with APP control software may be used as the key of the mobile hard disk, then while using which, the key is needed instead of a password, thus the unnecessary loss may be prevented from the oblivion of the password.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: SHENZHEN KSY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Liang GAO, Cuie HUANG
  • Publication number: 20170307809
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a backlight module and a display device. The backlight module includes: a conductive adhesive tape configured for adhering the backlight module to a display panel to transfer electrostatic charges in the display panel to the backlight module; and a first wire configured to lead the electrostatic charges out from the backlight module, the electrostatic charges led out from the backlight module at least including the electrostatic charges transferred from the display panel to the backlight module, electrostatic charges generated in the backlight module, or a combination thereof. Electrostatic charges in the display panel are led into the backlight module through the conductive adhesive tape, and are led out via the first wire of the backlight module, so that no wire needs to be provided in the display panel for leading out the electrostatic charges, that is, it is not necessary to adjust wirings in the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicants: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., BEIJUNG BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Liang Gao, Gongtao Zhang, Haiwei Sun, Jian Sang, Xiujun Cai, Shuanhu Di, Junjie Ma
  • Publication number: 20170244957
    Abstract: A procedure to calibrate a depth-disparity mapping for a plenoptic imaging system. In one aspect, one or more test objects located at known field positions and known depths are presented to the plenoptic imaging system. The plenoptic imaging system captures plenoptic images of the test objects. The plenoptic images include multiple images of the test objects captured from different viewpoints. Disparities for the test objects are calculated based on the multiple images taken from the different viewpoints. Since the field positions and depths of the test objects are known, a mapping between depth and disparity as a function of field position can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang Gao, Ivana Tosic, Noah Bedard
  • Publication number: 20170119237
    Abstract: Designs for a light field otoscope are disclosed. An example light field otoscope includes an objective lens group, relay optics and a plenoptic sensor (e.g., microlens array and sensor array). The objective lens group images an interior of a human ear and is characterized by a pupil plane and an image plane. The relay optics is positioned between the objective lens group and the plenoptic sensor. It relays the image plane to the microlens array and relays the pupil plane to the sensor array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Noah Bedard, Ivana Tosic, Liang Gao
  • Publication number: 20170119238
    Abstract: Designs for a light field otoscope are disclosed. An example light field otoscope includes an objective lens group, relay optics and a plenoptic sensor (e.g., microlens array and sensor array). The objective lens group images an interior of a human ear and is characterized by a pupil plane and an image plane. The relay optics is positioned between the objective lens group and the plenoptic sensor. It relays the image plane to the microlens array and relays the pupil plane to the sensor array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang Gao, Ivana Tosic, Noah Bedard
  • Publication number: 20170105615
    Abstract: A single imaging platform for making in vivo measurements of an individual's eye, where the measurements are sufficient to construct an optical model of the individual's eye. The platform includes a plenoptic opthalmic camera and an illumination module. In one configuration, the plenoptic opthalmic camera captures a plenoptic image of a corneal anterior surface of the individual's eye. In another configuration, the plenoptic opthalmic camera operates as a wavefront sensor to measure a wavefront produced by the individual's eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang Gao, Ivana Tosic
  • Publication number: 20160278637
    Abstract: A multimode fundus camera enables three-dimensional and/or spectral/polarization imaging of the interior of the eye to assist in improved diagnosis. In one aspect, the multimode fundus camera includes a first imaging subsystem, a filter module, and a second imaging subsystem. The first imaging subsystem is positionable in front of an eye to form an optical image of an interior of the eye. The filter module is positioned at a pupil plane of the first imaging subsystem or at a conjugate thereof. The second imaging subsystem include a microimaging array and a sensor array. The microimaging array is positioned at the image plane or a conjugate thereof, and the sensor array is positioned at the pupil plane or a conjugate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang Gao, Lingfei Meng, Noah Bedard
  • Publication number: 20160139450
    Abstract: The embodiment of the invention relates to the field of display technology, and provides a curved surface display device whose curvature can be adjusted flexibly after assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Sijun Lei, Liang Gao, Hang Min, Fei Shang, Haijun Qiu
  • Publication number: 20150362161
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relates to a lampshade for a backlight module, a backlight module and a display device. The lampshade comprises a first portion, a second portion and a third potion connected between the first portion and the second portion; the third portion includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The first portion, the second portion and the third portion form a groove on the first side of the third portion. The third portion is provided with at least one through hole communicated with the groove, and the at least one through hole is configured to allow at least one light-emitting unit to pass therethrough while not allow a circuit board to pass therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Liang GAO, Zijian WANG
  • Patent number: 9058967
    Abstract: A method of interfacing atmospheric pressure ion sources, including electrospray and desorption electrospray ionization sources, to mass spectrometers, for example miniature mass spectrometers, in which the ionized sample is discontinuously introduced into the mass spectrometer. Discontinuous introduction improves the match between the pumping capacity of the instrument and the volume of atmospheric pressure gas that contains the ionized sample. The reduced duty cycle of sample introduction is offset by operation of the mass spectrometer under higher performance conditions and by ion accumulation at atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zheng Ouyang, Liang Gao, Robert Graham Cooks
  • Patent number: 9020618
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for controlling a device to perform a function, for example, window washing. A controller device may be adapted to control a controlled device. In response to hand movement, an accelerometer in the controller may obtain acceleration and/or angle signals. The signals may be processed in order to identify a command that may be used to control the controlled device. The controlled device may be secured to, for example, a window. Upon identifying command(s) initiated from the controller device, the controlled device may respond to the commands. The controlled device may include, for example, a cleaning unit. The command(s) may be instructions for the controlled device to move about the window and activate the cleaning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLC
    Inventors: Xin Wu, Liang Gao, Kewan Chen
  • Publication number: 20150034818
    Abstract: A method of interfacing atmospheric pressure ion sources, including electrospray and desorption electrospray ionization sources, to mass spectrometers, for example miniature mass spectrometers, in which the ionized sample is discontinuously introduced into the mass spectrometer. Discontinuous introduction improves the match between the pumping capacity of the instrument and the volume of atmospheric pressure gas that contains the ionized sample. The reduced duty cycle of sample introduction is offset by operation of the mass spectrometer under higher performance conditions and by ion accumulation at atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: ZHENG OUYANG, LIANG GAO, ROBERT GRAHAM COOKS
  • Patent number: 8853627
    Abstract: A method of interfacing atmospheric pressure ion sources, including electrospray and desorption electrospray ionization sources, to mass spectrometers, for example miniature mass spectrometers, in which the ionized sample is discontinuously introduced into the mass spectrometer. Discontinuous introduction improves the match between the pumping capacity of the instrument and the volume of atmospheric pressure gas that contains the ionized sample. The reduced duty cycle of sample introduction is offset by operation of the mass spectrometer under higher performance conditions and by ion accumulation at atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zheng Ouyang, Liang Gao, Robert Graham Cooks
  • Publication number: 20140231643
    Abstract: A method of interfacing atmospheric pressure ion sources, including electrospray and desorption electrospray ionization sources, to mass spectrometers, for example miniature mass spectrometers, in which the ionized sample is discontinuously introduced into the mass spectrometer. Discontinuous introduction improves the match between the pumping capacity of the instrument and the volume of atmospheric pressure gas that contains the ionized sample. The reduced duty cycle of sample introduction is offset by operation of the mass spectrometer under higher performance conditions and by ion accumulation at atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Zheng Ouyang, Liang Gao, Robert Graham Cooks
  • Patent number: D745496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignees: Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense USA Corporation
    Inventor: Liang Gao
  • Patent number: D746243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignees: Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense USA Corporation
    Inventor: Liang Gao