Patents by Inventor Luming Zhou

Luming Zhou 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: 11940268
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a contact angle measuring device, including a light source, a container, a photodetector, a bubble generating unit, and a processing unit. The container includes a first and a second side walls that are opposite. The first side wall is made of a light-transmitting material, the container is filled with a liquid with light transmission inside. The monochromatic light emitted by the light source passes through the first side wall and enters an interface between the first side wall and the liquid. The bubble generating unit is configured for generating a bubble that is in contact with an inner surface of the first side wall. The photodetector is configured for detecting light intensity distribution of the monochromatic light through the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignees: Xiamen University of Technology, Riccino (Xiamen) Optical Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Sun, Luming Song, Xianjian Zhou, Hongyi Lin, Hong Liu, Wenzhang Zhu, Haijun Lin
  • Publication number: 20230279479
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and processes that may be used to increase the signal of a target-specific reporter molecule (such as a probe) by covalently attaching plural copies of a fluorophore to a target-reporter duplex that are excited by iFRET (induced fluorescence resonance energy transfer) from donor fluorescence of a double-stranded DNA-binding dye bound to the double-stranded DNA structure created by hybridization of reporter and target during an amplification reaction. In one illustrative example, a double-stranded DNA-binding dye is provided in solution and during amplification and/or after completion of amplification, the dye binds to the probe-target duplex, and provides fluorescence resonance energy transfer to multiple acceptor fluorophores that are covalently attached to the duplex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Co-Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Luming ZHOU, Carl T. WITTWER, Noriko KUSUKAWA
  • Patent number: 11702470
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for promoting axonal regeneration of sensory neurons and functional recovery of neurons following peripheral nerve injury in a subject experiencing aging-dependent nerve regenerative decline, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an isolated binding molecule which specifically binds to CXCL13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: IMPERIAL COLLEGE INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Simone Di Giovanni, Luming Zhou
  • Publication number: 20230206881
    Abstract: A method for detecting ambient light under a display screen includes: acquiring first sampling data of a sensor under a first sampling parameter; acquiring a current main frequency of the display screen; determining whether the first sampling data is valid according to the current main frequency and a standard main frequency of the display screen; adjusting the first sampling parameter as a second sampling parameter according to the current main frequency and the standard main frequency, when the first sampling data is invalid; acquiring second sampling data of the sensor under the second sampling parameter; and determining intensity of the ambient light according to the second sampling data. The method of the present application can effectively avoid an ambient light detection error caused by the offset of the main frequency of the display screen or the sensor, and improve accuracy of the ambient light detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: SHENZHEN GOODIX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Luming ZHOU, Xiaomei DING, Xiangyu YANG
  • Publication number: 20230204413
    Abstract: The present application provides a method, apparatus, and electronic device for detecting ambient light under a display screen, which could reduce the influence of a light leak from a screen on detection of the ambient light. The method includes: generating an interval identification signal for screen light of the display screen according to a dimming period of the display screen, the interval identification signal being used to identify the screen light that is within a specific time interval in the dimming period; performing data collection according to a sampling signal; reading data of a target sampling period from data of a plurality of sampling periods of the sampling signal according to the interval identification signal, the target sampling period being a sampling period in which sampling time overlaps with the specific time interval in time; and detecting the ambient light according to the data of the target sampling period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: SHENZHEN GOODIX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mingsong WEI, Xiangyu YANG, Luming ZHOU
  • Patent number: 11629994
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method for detecting ambient light sensing value, an electronic device and a storage medium. The method includes: collecting a light sensing value when a display screen is in an on state, to obtain a first light sensing value; collecting a light sensing value when the display screen is in an off state, to obtain a second light sensing value; calculating a difference between the first light sensing value and the second light sensing value, to obtain a light sensing value drop depth; acquiring a first calibration coefficient or a second calibration coefficient; calculating the ambient light sensing value based on the first light sensing value, the light sensing value drop depth and the first calibration coefficient; or calculating the ambient light sensing value based on the second light sensing value, the light sensing value drop depth and the second calibration coefficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: SHENZHEN GOODIX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Luming Zhou, Xiangyu Yang, Siqiu Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230100161
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method for detecting ambient light sensing value, an electronic device and a storage medium. The method includes: collecting a light sensing value when a display screen is in an on state, to obtain a first light sensing value; collecting a light sensing value when the display screen is in an off state, to obtain a second light sensing value; calculating a difference between the first light sensing value and the second light sensing value, to obtain a light sensing value drop depth; acquiring a first calibration coefficient or a second calibration coefficient; calculating the ambient light sensing value based on the first light sensing value, the light sensing value drop depth and the first calibration coefficient; or calculating the ambient light sensing value based on the second light sensing value, the light sensing value drop depth and the second calibration coefficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: SHENZHEN GOODIX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Luming ZHOU, Xiangyu YANG, Siqiu CHENG
  • Publication number: 20220351541
    Abstract: A fingerprint identification method, includes: collecting a first fingerprint image according to a sampling parameter; determining a collection environment of the first fingerprint image according to the first fingerprint image and a pre-stored reference image, wherein the reference image is a fingerprint image obtained under a reference light environment; processing the first fingerprint image according to a processing parameter corresponding to the collection environment; and performing fingerprint identification according to the processed first fingerprint image. By pre-storing the reference image, the present application can quickly judge the collection environment of the fingerprint by collecting only one fingerprint image, which saves time for collecting the fingerprint image and judging the collection environment, and improves the identification efficiency of the fingerprint effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: SHENZHEN GOODIX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Luming ZHOU, Siqiu CHENG
  • Patent number: 11332779
    Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye to form a mixture. Optionally, an unlabeled probe is included in the mixture. A melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignees: BIOFIRE DEFENSE, LLC, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Luming Zhou, Carl T. Wittwer, Philip Seth Bernard, Virginie Dujols
  • Publication number: 20210388075
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for promoting axonal regeneration of sensory neurons and functional recovery of neurons following peripheral nerve injury in a subject experiencing aging-dependent nerve regenerative decline, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an isolated binding molecule which specifically binds to CXCL13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Simone DiGiovanni, Luming Zhou
  • Publication number: 20210004445
    Abstract: A fingerprint module, a fingerprint identification system, a control method and a smart lock. The fingerprint module includes: a fingerprint sensor, an MOC, and a key member, and the key member is connected to the fingerprint sensor. The key member is configured to generate an interrupt signal according to a touch operation of a user on the key member to wake up the main control unit, thereby reducing power consumption of the main control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qingbin LI, Luming ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20200248247
    Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye to form a mixture. Optionally, an unlabeled probe is included in the mixture. A melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Luming Zhou, Carl T. Wittwer, Philip Seth Bernard, Virginie Dujols
  • Patent number: 10655169
    Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye to form a mixture. Optionally, an unlabeled probe is included in the mixture. A melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignees: University of Utah Research Foundation, Biofire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Luming Zhou, Carl T. Wittwer, Philip Seth Bernard, Virginie Dujols
  • Patent number: 10649522
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for controlling a smart device based on a headphone are disclosed. The method includes: collecting, by the headphone, head motion feature data of a human body if a trigger condition of a collection task is satisfied; judging, according to the collected data, whether a target motion feature satisfying a predetermined motion feature is present in head motion feature of the human body; and if the target motion feature is present, acquiring information of an application currently running on the smart device, and generating an operation control instruction corresponding to the target motion feature according to the information of the currently running application and sending the operation control instruction to the smart device. According to the present application, control function may be enhanced for the smart device and control accuracy may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: SHENZHEN GOODIX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Luming Zhou, Hexing Liu, Saiwen Lu, Ping Xu, Hongwu Li, Yicong Lin
  • Patent number: 10494682
    Abstract: Methods and kits for performing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and melting analyses to determine copy number variation and/or gene expression are disclosed herein. Related uses of such methods and analyses are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignees: The University of Utah Research Foundation, Utah Valley University
    Inventors: Carl Wittwer, Luming Zhou, Robert Palais
  • Patent number: 10351903
    Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis. In an illustrative method, allele amplification bias is used to amplify preferentially a target nucleic acid that is present in a low allele fraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Luming Zhou, Robert Andrew Palais
  • Publication number: 20180150291
    Abstract: A wireless communication, a BLE device, a data update system and method, are provided. The BLE device includes a processor and a BLE communication module. The processor is configured to trigger, when the BLE device obtains update data, a BLE communication module to transfer the update data to a peripheral BLE device by using a BLE link, until it is detected that all peripheral BLE devices obtain the update data. The peripheral BLE device is a device that enables to perform end-to-end BLE communication with the BLE device that obtains the update data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: SHENZHEN GOODIX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Luming ZHOU, Hexing LIU, Zhigang SONG
  • Publication number: 20180066137
    Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid that is at least partially double stranded is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye having a percent saturation of at least 50% to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid is amplified in the presence of the dsDNA binding dye, and in another embodiment a melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Carl T. Wittwer, Gudrun Reed, Virginie Dujols, Luming Zhou
  • Patent number: 9850381
    Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid that is at least partially double stranded is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye having a percent saturation of at least 50% to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid is amplified in the presence of the dsDNA binding dye, and in another embodiment a melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION, BIOFIRE DEFENSE, LLC
    Inventors: Carl T. Wittwer, Gudrun Reed, Virginie Dujols, Luming Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170300112
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for controlling a smart device based on a headphone are disclosed. The method includes: collecting, by the headphone, head motion feature data of a human body if a trigger condition of a collection task is satisfied; judging, according to the collected data, whether a target motion feature satisfying a predetermined motion feature is present in head motion feature of the human body; and if the target motion feature is present, acquiring information of an application currently running on the smart device, and generating an operation control instruction corresponding to the target motion feature according to the information of the currently running application and sending the operation control instruction to the smart device. According to the present application, control function may be enhanced for the smart device and control accuracy may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Luming ZHOU, Hexing LIU, Saiwen LU, Ping XU, Hongwu LI, Yicong LIN