Patents by Inventor Ming Ng
Ming Ng 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).
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Publication number: 20240107495Abstract: During operation, a computer system may provide instructions to access points in an indoor environment to measure relative distances between the access points. Then, the computer system may receive the measured relative distances. Moreover, the computer system may calculate geographic locations of the access points based at least in part on the measured relative distances. Next, the computer system may select potential anchor access points in the access points, and may provide, to an electronic device, information specifying the potential anchor access points. Furthermore, the computer system may receive, from the electronic device, second information specifying anchor access points in the potential access points and defined locations of the anchor access points. Additionally, the computer system may update the geographic locations based at least in part on the defined of the anchor access points, and may provide, to the access points, the updated geographic locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: See Ho Ting, Cheng-Ming Chien, Kuan-Chih Chou, Lin Zeng, Chih-Ming Lam, Wei Xiang Ng, Arsalan Habib, Anand Krishnamachari
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Patent number: 11943060Abstract: Methods and systems for managing an error correction mode at a first communications router. The first communication router transmits data packets to a second communications router and stores the first data packet in a local storage medium. When a delay inquiry message is received from the second communications router, the first communications router activates the error correction mode. When the error correction mode is activated, the first data packet is retransmitted to the second communications router and an error correction packet corresponding to the first data packet is also transmitted. When a back-to-normal message is received from the second communications router, the first communications router deactivates the error correction mode. The back-to-normal message indicates that the first communications router no longer needs to be in error correction mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Pismo Labs Technology LimitedInventors: Patrick Ho Wai Sung, Kam Chiu Ng, Ho Ming Chan
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Patent number: 11931187Abstract: A method for predicting clinical severity of a neurological disorder includes steps of: a) identifying, according to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image of a brain, brain image regions each of which contains a respective portion of diffusion index values of a diffusion index, which results from image processing performed on the MRI image; b) for one of the brain image regions, calculating a characteristic parameter based on the respective portion of the diffusion index values; and c) calculating a severity score that represents the clinical severity of the neurological disorder of the brain based on the characteristic parameter of the one of the brain image regions via a prediction model associated with the neurological disorder.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignees: Chang Gung Medical Foundation Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Keelung, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Chang Gung UniversityInventors: Jiun-Jie Wang, Yi-Hsin Weng, Shu-Hang Ng, Jur-Shan Cheng, Yi-Ming Wu, Yao-Liang Chen, Wey-Yil Lin, Chin-Song Lu, Wen-Chuin Hsu, Chia-Ling Chen, Yi-Chun Chen, Sung-Han Lin, Chih-Chien Tsai
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Patent number: 11874231Abstract: This invention provides a computer implemented method to identify a specific gemstone with a known reference point. In one embodiment, said computer implemented method, comprises the steps of: (a) detecting said known reference point from a source image of said specific gemstone; (b) Retrieving one or more reference images of possible gemstones from a gemstone database based on said known reference point; (c) extracting edge features from said source image and said one or more reference images; (d) computing a similarity value by matching said edge features from each of said one or more reference images against said source image; and (e) identifying said specific gemstone from said one or more reference images based on said similarity value.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: CHOW SANG SANG JEWELLERY COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Shuk Kwan Mak, Wai Chiu Lam, Tat Ming Ng, Kwok Bun Cheng
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Patent number: 11780898Abstract: Diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of diseases and conditions associated with smooth muscle cell (SMC) dysfunction are provided through the inhibition of IL-11-mediated signalling.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignees: Singapore Health Services PTE LTD., National University of SingaporeInventors: Stuart Alexander Cook, Sebastian Schaefer, Wei Wen Lim, Benjamin Wei Ming Ng
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Patent number: 11557813Abstract: A system and method for separating battery components provides for the separation of batteries into their individual layers of anodes, cathodes, first polymer separator layers, and second polymer separator layers. A battery casing of a battery is cut to uncover a battery cell core, which is then washed to remove an electrolyte therefrom. An outer wrapping layer of the washed battery cell core is cut to form an open loose end, and the open loose end is engaged by first and second rollers to unroll a laminate therefrom. The laminate includes a cathode layer, an anode layer, a first polymer separator layer, and a second polymer separator layer. The laminate is then separated into the cathode layer, the anode layer, the first polymer separator layer, and the second polymer separator layer with the first roller, the second roller, a third roller, and a fourth roller. Each layer is then collected.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: ICREATE LIMITEDInventors: Lingda Xu, Ka Yip Fung, Ka Ming Ng
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Publication number: 20220344773Abstract: A system and method for separating battery components provides for the separation of batteries into their individual layers of anodes, cathodes, first polymer separator layers, and second polymer separator layers. A battery casing of a battery is cut to uncover a battery cell core, which is then washed to remove an electrolyte therefrom. An outer wrapping layer of the washed battery cell core is cut to form an open loose end, and the open loose end is engaged by first and second rollers to unroll a laminate therefrom. The laminate includes a cathode layer, an anode layer, a first polymer separator layer, and a second polymer separator layer. The laminate is then separated into the cathode layer, the anode layer, the first polymer separator layer, and the second polymer separator layer with the first roller, the second roller, a third roller, and a fourth roller. Each layer is then collected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: ICREATE LIMITEDInventors: LINGDA XU, KA YIP FUNG, KA MING NG
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Patent number: 11308994Abstract: A hard disk drive includes a base, a cover coupled to the base to create an enclosure, and a voice coil motor assembly that is positioned within the enclosure. The cover includes a spring positioned adjacent to the voice coil motor assembly to dampen vibration of the voice coil motor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Pow Ming Yap, Tai Zen Tan, Siew Ming Ng, Hui Khim Cho, Swee How Alvin Teo
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Patent number: 11276567Abstract: On field ionization under ambient conditions is described and applied on both ionization and desorption of various chemicals and biochemical present on the surface of materials in solid, liquid or gas states. The Atmospheric Pressure Megavolt Electrostatic Field Ionization Desorption (APME-FID) method generates ions directly from the surface of samples connected to a high electrical voltage at megavolt conditions. Megavolt electrostatic potential is generated and gradually accumulated directly on the sample surface by a Van de Graaff generator without causing damage to the sample. Therefore, when coupled with mass spectrometric system, the APME-FID-MS method enables direct detection of analytes on the surface of samples in different sizes and diverse types.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONGInventors: Kwan Ming Ng, Ho Wai Tang, Sin Heng Man
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Patent number: 11254825Abstract: Monodispersed metal nanoparticles are prepared by preparing a homogeneous metal complex solution by mixing metal salt with a complexing agent in solvent. A precipitating agent is added into the homogeneous metal complex solution to form a slurry. A homogeneous mixture of reducing agent and solvent is added to perform reducing reaction on the slurry to form metal nanoparticles in a controlled environment under gas purge. A capping agent is added to modify surface properties of metal nanoparticles. The metal nanoparticles are washed and the metal nanoparticles are recovered by phase extraction or centrifugation. The technique can be used to prepare conductive pastes with bimodal particle size distribution.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: CN INNOVATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Ka Ming Ng, Sze Kee Tam, Ka Yip Fung
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Publication number: 20220008007Abstract: The microneedle array includes a substrate having a central opening formed therethrough, and a plurality of microneedles positioned about a perimeter defining the central opening. At least one of the microneedles has a recess formed therein adjacent a tip thereof, and this recess is at least partially filled with a layer of active material. A sensor for detecting chemical analytes, biological analytes or the like may be constructed by providing two such microneedle arrays, with one serving as the working electrode and one serving as a reference electrode. The working electrode and the reference electrode may both be connected to a signal analyzer for detecting electrochemical signals. The working electrode and the reference electrode may be separate from one another or may be stacked together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: ICREATE TECHNOLOGY (ZHUHAI) CO., LTD.Inventors: SZE KEE TAM, YUE YUE ZHAO, KA MING NG, KA YIP FUNG, YONG YU, CHEUK HEI HERRY MAK, CE YAN, LINGDA XU
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Publication number: 20210327473Abstract: A hard disk drive includes a base, a cover coupled to the base to create an enclosure, and a voice coil motor assembly that is positioned within the enclosure. The cover includes a spring positioned adjacent to the voice coil motor assembly to dampen vibration of the voice coil motor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Pow Ming Yap, Tai Zen Tan, Siew Ming Ng, Hui Khim Cho, Swee How Alvin Teo
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Patent number: 11066574Abstract: The present disclosure provides a self-healing coating composition precursor that includes a soft segment precursor, a hard segment precursor, and a diol. The present disclosure also provides self-healing coatings including the same for scratches and deep cracks and/or anti-fouling property, and methods of preparation and use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Nano and Advanced Materials Institute LimitedInventors: Siyue Li, Yin Ming Ng, Ching Man Chan
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Patent number: 11022333Abstract: The present invention relates to device control for a predetermined area of space and belongs to the technical field of intelligent control of devices. A control system provided by the present invention comprises: a sensing component installed in the predetermined area of space and used for sensing the predetermined area of space to at least determine density information of living beings in the predetermined area of space, and an HVAC control and management unit of an HVAC system, wherein the sensing component is interactively connected with the HVAC control and management unit in a wireless communication mode, and the HVAC control and management unit is configured to control one or more air end devices at least based on the determined density information of living beings.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Jianwei Zhao, Xiaowei Wu, Hon Ming Ng
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Patent number: 10855570Abstract: A network appliance described herein allows the user to selectively forward the flow of packets received through a network port, to a particular egress port. The network appliance creates virtual ports, which can be assigned to the one or more egress ports. The network appliance assigns the flow of packets to the one or more virtual ports in the network appliance. The network appliance decides a forwarding treatment to be applied to the flow of packets, for forwarding the flow of packets to the egress tool ports, based on the virtual port to which the flow of packets is assigned and based on a detected network characteristic. The forwarding treatment can be a decision to drop the flow of packets, or to send the flow of packets to the egress port assigned to the virtual port.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Gigamon Inc.Inventors: Ayyappa Nuthalapati, Bhanu Prathap Reddy Parlapalli, Andrew Mao, Qi Ming Ng
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Patent number: 10680295Abstract: The system for separating battery cell cores includes a cell core holder for receiving and holding a battery cell core. A cutter cuts an outer wrapping layer of the battery cell core to form an open loose end. A first roller rotates the battery cell core and a sheet opener engages the open loose end to unroll a laminate, which includes a cathode layer, an anode layer, and a polymer separator layer sandwiched therebetween. A pair of second rollers receive, grip and selectively drive movement of the laminate. A cathode breaker applies breaking force to the cathode layer to produce broken cathode layer pieces, which are then collected. An anode breaker then grasps and vibrates the laminate to produce broken anode layer pieces, which are also collected. Finally, a polymer separator layer cutter selectively cuts the polymer separator layer to produce cut polymer separator layer pieces, which are collected.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: ICREATE LIMITEDInventors: Ka Yip Fung, Lingda Xu, Ka Ming Ng
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Publication number: 20200011558Abstract: The present invention relates to device control for a predetermined area of space and belongs to the technical field of intelligent control of devices. A control system provided by the present invention comprises: a sensing component installed in the predetermined area of space and used for sensing the predetermined area of space to at least determine density information of living beings in the predetermined area of space, and an HVAC control and management unit of an HVAC system, wherein the sensing component is interactively connected with the HVAC control and management unit in a wireless communication mode, and the HVAC control and management unit is configured to control one or more air end devices at least based on the determined density information of living beings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Jianwei Zhao, Xiaowei Wu, Hon Ming Ng
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Publication number: 20200001174Abstract: An electronic gaming table comprises a base and a computer housed in the base. There is a table top mounted on the base. The table top has a frame, a monitor disposed within the frame, and a touch screen overlaying the monitor. The monitor receives game content from the computer and the monitor displays the game content. The monitor and the touch screen function together to provide a multi-touch playing surface for playing electronic games.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Jake Kalpakian, Adam Fritz, Robert Bell, Tin-ming Ng, Ben Silverstein, Kelsey Armour, Kati Kuo, Yong Zhou, Alejandro Guillen Juarez, Dmitry Molochko, David Fox, Andrey Peshkov, Srisha Kolachala, Adam Chernoff, Nicholas O'Bree
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Publication number: 20190367771Abstract: The present disclosure provides a self-healing coating composition precursor that includes a soft segment precursor, a hard segment precursor, and a diol. The present disclosure also provides self-healing coatings including the same for scratches and deep cracks and/or anti-fouling property, and methods of preparation and use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Siyue LI, Yin Ming NG, Ching Man CHAN
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Publication number: 20190318921Abstract: On field ionization under ambient conditions is described and applied on both ionization and desorption of various chemicals and biochemical present on the surface of materials in solid, liquid or gas states. The Atmospheric Pressure Megavolt Electrostatic Field Ionization Desorption (APME-FID) method generates ions directly from the surface of samples connected to a high electrical voltage at megavolt conditions. Megavolt electrostatic potential is generated and gradually accumulated directly on the sample surface by a Van de Graaff generator without causing damage to the sample. Therefore, when coupled with mass spectrometric system, the APME-FID-MS method enables direct detection of analytes on the surface of samples in different sizes and diverse types.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Kwan Ming Ng, Ho Wai Tang, Sin Heng Man