Patents by Inventor Ming Ji

Ming Ji 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: 20230291359
    Abstract: Disclosed is an amplifier having a carrier amplifier configured as a common-emitter carrier power stage and a peaking amplifier configured as a common-emitter peaking power stage. Further included is power adaptive biasing circuitry coupled between the carrier amplifier and the peaking amplifier, wherein the power adaptive biasing circuitry is configured to sense direct current base voltages of the common-emitter carrier power stage and to generate control currents that debias the common-emitter carrier power stage in response to the current base voltages of the common-emitter carrier power stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Ming Ji, Douglas Andrew Teeter
  • Patent number: 11668694
    Abstract: A leather inspection apparatus is provided for detecting inconsistencies on both upper and lower surfaces of a hide. It includes a first camera assembly movably coupled to a support frame and capable of movement along the upper surface of the hide and a second camera assembly movably coupled to the support frame and capable of movement along the lower surface of the hide. A computing device is coupled to the first camera assembly and the second camera assembly, such that the first camera assembly detects the locations of inconsistencies in the upper surface of the hide and the second camera assembly detects the locations of inconsistencies in the lower surface of the hide. The computing device digitally stores the locations of the inconsistencies of the upper surface of the hide and the locations of the inconsistencies of the lower surface of the hide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Ji Lee, Chin-Yi Lin, Chun-Yen Tseng
  • Patent number: 11653720
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the quality of a surface treatment applied to an article in a manufacturing process are provided. A surface treatment may be applied to at least a portion of an article. A thermal profile of the article may be obtained and used to determine temperature indications of different regions of the article to which the surface treatment has been applied. A standard model of the article may be obtained that includes model regions having model temperature ranges. The temperature indications of the article can be compared with the model temperature ranges to determine if any temperature indications are outside of a corresponding model temperature range. The article may be a shoe part. The surface treatments may include the application of heat, plasma, dye, paint, primer, and/or the application of other materials, substances, and/or processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Dragan Jurkovic, Chun-Wei Huang, Jen-Chuan Lin, Shih-Yuan Wu, Chih-Chun Chai, Ming-Ji Lee, Chien-Liang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20230110550
    Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline compounds, the preparation method, use, and the pharmaceutical composition thereof. The said quinazoline compounds, which are represented by Formula (I), are phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors, and can be applied to prevent and/or treat PI3K activity-related diseases, such as cancer, immune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine function disorders or neurological diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Heng XU, Xiaoguang Chen, Songwen LIN, Ming JI, Jing JIN, Deyu WU, Chunyang Wang, Yuanhao LV
  • Publication number: 20230113478
    Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline compounds, the preparation method, use, and the pharmaceutical composition thereof. The said quinazoline compounds, which are represented by Formula (I), are phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors, and can be applied to prevent and/or treat PI3K activity-related diseases, such as cancer, immune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine function disorders or neurological diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Heng XU, Xiaoguang Chen, Songwen LIN, Ming JI, Jing JIN, Deyu WU, Chunyang Wang, Yuanhao LV
  • Publication number: 20230099912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzamide compound and a preparation method, use and pharmaceutical composition thereof. The benzamide compound represented by formula (I) is a STAT3 inhibitor, and can be used to prevent and/or treat a disease related to STAT3 activity, such as a tumor, autoimmune disease, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, metabolic/endocrine dysfunction, and neurological disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA, CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: Heng XU, Xiaoguang CHEN, Songwen LIN, Ming JI, Nina XUE, Deyu WU, Jing JIN
  • Patent number: 11534443
    Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline compounds, the preparation method, use, and the pharmaceutical composition thereof. The said quinazoline compounds, which are represented by Formula (I), are phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors, and can be applied to prevent and/or treat PI3K activity-related diseases, such as cancer, immune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine function disorders or neurological diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA, CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: Heng Xu, Xiaoguang Chen, Songwen Lin, Ming Ji, Jing Jin, Deyu Wu, Chunyang Wang, Yuanhao Lv
  • Patent number: 11518744
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzamide compound and a preparation method, use and pharmaceutical composition thereof. The benzamide compound represented by formula (I) is a STAT3 inhibitor, and can be used to prevent and/or treat a disease related to STAT3 activity, such as a tumor, autoimmune disease, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, metabolic/endocrine dysfunction, and neurological disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA, CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: Heng Xu, Xiaoguang Chen, Songwen Lin, Ming Ji, Nina Xue, Deyu Wu, Jing Jin
  • Publication number: 20220366263
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a student machine learning model using a teacher machine learning model that has a pre-trained feature extractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Ming Ji, Edward Stephen Walker, JR., Yang Song, Zijian Guo, Congcong Li
  • Publication number: 20220114419
    Abstract: A classification device and a classification method based on a neural network are provided. A heterogeneous integration module includes a convolutional layer, a data normalization layer, a connected layer and a classification layer. The convolutional layer generates a first feature map according to a first image data. The data normalization layer normalizes a first numerical data to generate a first normalized numerical data. The first numerical data corresponds to the first image data. The connected layer generates a first feature vector according to the first feature map and the first normalized numerical data. The classification layer generates a first classification result corresponding to a first time point according to the first feature vector. The heterogeneous integration module generates a second classification result corresponding to a second time point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Shan Deng, An-Chun Luo, Po-Han Chang, Chun-Ju Lin, Ming-Ji Dai
  • Patent number: 11260028
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical formulations of aprepitant suitable for parenteral administration including intravenous administration. The pharmaceutical formulations are stable and ready-to-use liposomes for the treatment of emesis and are particularly useful for treatment of chemotherapy or surgery-induced nausea and vomiting. Methods of preparation of the aprepitant formulations are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: ForDoz Pharma Corp.
    Inventors: Sydney Ugwu, Xin He, Zengli Fu, Xin Teng, Ming Ji
  • Publication number: 20220042806
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to validating map data using challenge questions. For instance, an attributes to be validated may be identified from the map data. At least one challenge question may be selected from a plurality of predetermined challenge questions based on the attribute. An image may be retrieved based on image information associated with the at least one challenge question. The image and the at least one challenge question may be provided for display. In response to the providing, operator input identifying an answer to the at least one challenge question may be received. This answer may be then used to validate the attribute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Steven Montemerlo, Ming Ji, Peter Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 11243520
    Abstract: A human-machine interface (HMI) system comprises a local operation device, a display device, a HMI display control device and a communication control device. The local operation device generates a local operation signal. The display device shows a display image corresponding to a display signal. The HMI display control device generates the display signal according to the local operation signal or a remote operation signal. The communication control device comprises a wireless communication connection port for connecting with a remote operation device. The communication control device transmits the local operation signal to the HMI display control device, transmits the display signal to the display device, and selectively transmits the display signal to the remote operation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih Chung Chiu, Chih Ming Shen, Ming Ji Dai
  • Patent number: 11225291
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure and a vehicle are provided. The vehicle body structure includes two sill inner plates disposed at intervals along a left-right direction, two strengthening longitudinal beams disposed at intervals along the left-right direction, and at least one strengthening crossbeam. Each strengthening longitudinal beam is connected to one corresponding sill inner plate, and each strengthening crossbeam is connected to the two strengthening longitudinal beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Xinchun Liu, Ming Ji, Cheng Xu, Maoyan Liang, Rongtian Deng
  • Patent number: 11181384
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to validating map data using challenge questions. For instance, an attributes to be validated may be identified from the map data. At least one challenge question may be selected from a plurality of predetermined challenge questions based on the attribute. An image may be retrieved based on image information associated with the at least one challenge question. The image and the at least one challenge question may be provided for display. In response to the providing, operator input identifying an answer to the at least one challenge question may be received. This answer may be then used to validate the attribute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Michael Steven Montemerlo, Ming Ji, Peter Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 11161401
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure of an electric vehicle is provided, including a floor panel and a battery pack anti-collision structure. A battery pack and a motor are disposed below the floor panel, and the motor is located behind the battery pack. The battery pack anti-collision structure is disposed between the battery pack and the motor, and is configured to prevent the motor from crashing into the battery pack when a rear collision occurs to the electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Feng Yang, Xinchun Liu, Ming Ji, Bengang Yi
  • Patent number: 11132786
    Abstract: A board defect filtering method is provided. The method includes: receiving a defect list; obtaining a plurality of defect images of a plurality of defect records on the defect list; receiving a circuit layout image; analyzing a defect location of a first defect image of the plurality of defect images according to the circuit layout image; cropping the first defect image to obtain a first cropped defect image according to the defect location; inputting the first cropping defect image to a defect classifying model; and determining whether the first defect image is a qualified product image or not according to an output result of the defect classifying model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Kaan Liang, An-Chun Luo, Yu-Shan Deng, Chih-Ming Shen, Ming-Ji Dai
  • Patent number: 11124238
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure and a vehicle are provided. The vehicle body structure includes a front longitudinal beam, a front compartment crossbeam, and a dash panel. The front longitudinal beam includes a left front longitudinal beam and a right front longitudinal beam that are disposed at an interval in a transverse direction. The front compartment crossbeam is mounted on the left front longitudinal beam and the right front longitudinal beam, and is located in front of the dash panel. A projection area of the front compartment crossbeam on the dash panel in an X direction at least partially covers a projection of a preset area surrounding a pedal center point on the dash panel in the X direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Ming Ji, Xinchun Liu, Rongrong Zhang, Maoyan Liang
  • Patent number: 11109645
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the quality of a surface treatment applied to an article in a manufacturing process are provided. A surface treatment may be applied to at least a portion of an article. A thermal profile of the article may be obtained and used to determine temperature indications of different regions of the article to which the surface treatment has been applied. A standard model of the article may be obtained that includes model regions having model temperature ranges. The temperature indications of the article can be compared with the model temperature ranges to determine if any temperature indications are outside of a corresponding model temperature range. The article may be a shoe part. The surface treatments may include the application of heat, plasma, dye, paint, primer, and/or the application of other materials, substances, and/or processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Dragan Jurkovic, Chun-Wei Huang, Jen-Chuan Lin, Shih-Yuan Wu, Chih-Chun Chai, Ming-Ji Lee, Chien-Liang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210267318
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the quality of a surface treatment applied to an article in a manufacturing process are provided. A surface treatment may be applied to at least a portion of an article. A thermal profile of the article may be obtained and used to determine temperature indications of different regions of the article to which the surface treatment has been applied. A standard model of the article may be obtained that includes model regions having model temperature ranges. The temperature indications of the article can be compared with the model temperature ranges to determine if any temperature indications are outside of a corresponding model temperature range. The article may be a shoe part. The surface treatments may include the application of heat, plasma, dye, paint, primer, and/or the application of other materials, substances, and/or processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Dragan Jurkovic, Chun-Wei Huang, Jen-Chuan Lin, Shih-Yuan Wu, Chih-Chun Chai, Ming-Ji Lee, Chien-Liang Yeh