Patents by Inventor Ming Zheng

Ming Zheng 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: 20230351745
    Abstract: Techniques are described herein for using artificial intelligence to predict crop yields based on observational crop data. A method includes: obtaining a first digital image of at least one plant; segmenting the first digital image of the at least one plant to identify at least one seedpod in the first digital image; for each of the at least one seedpod in the first digital image: determining a color of the seedpod; determining a number of seeds in the seedpod; inferring, using one or more machine learning models, a moisture content of the seedpod based on the color of the seedpod; and estimating, based on the moisture content of the seedpod and the number of seeds in the seedpod, a weight of the seedpod; and predicting a crop yield based on the moisture content and the weight of each of the at least one seedpod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Bodi Yuan, Zhiqiang Yuan, Ming Zheng
  • Patent number: 11749876
    Abstract: This document describes a multimode high-isolation antenna system and associated methods and systems. The described antenna system is implemented on a generally-circular printed circuit board and can be used for wideband and ultra-wideband applications. The multimode high-isolation antenna system includes two orthogonal antennas separated by a decoupling structure. This arrangement provides high isolation between the antennas and enables five unique resonant modes of operation for the multimode high-isolation antenna system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Ming Zheng, Peter Joseph Bevelacqua
  • Publication number: 20230274541
    Abstract: Implementations are described herein for estimating aggregate trait values for agricultural plots. In various implementations, a plurality of images depicting crops in an agricultural plot may be processed using a feature extraction portion of aggregate trait estimation model to generate a corresponding plurality of embeddings. The plurality of embeddings may be combined to obtain a unified representation of the crops in the agricultural plot. Using a prediction portion of the aggregate trait estimation model, the unified representation of the crops may be processed to estimate, as a direct output of the aggregate trait estimation model, an aggregate trait value of the crops in the agricultural plot. Data indicative of the estimated aggregate trait value of the crops in the agricultural plot may be output at a computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Zachary Beaver, Ming Zheng, Chuan Du, Tiffany Cai
  • Patent number: 11715296
    Abstract: Techniques are described herein for using artificial intelligence to predict crop yields based on observational crop data. A method includes: obtaining a first digital image of at least one plant; segmenting the first digital image of the at least one plant to identify at least one seedpod in the first digital image; for each of the at least one seedpod in the first digital image: determining a color of the seedpod; determining a number of seeds in the seedpod; inferring, using one or more machine learning models, a moisture content of the seedpod based on the color of the seedpod; and estimating, based on the moisture content of the seedpod and the number of seeds in the seedpod, a weight of the seedpod; and predicting a crop yield based on the moisture content and the weight of each of the at least one seedpod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: MINERAL EARTH SCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Bodi Yuan, Zhiqiang Yuan, Ming Zheng
  • Patent number: 11709860
    Abstract: Some implementations herein relate to a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates dynamically partitioning agricultural fields into clusters on an individual agricultural field-basis using agricultural features. A map of a geographic area containing a plurality of agricultural fields may be rendered as part of a GUI. The agricultural fields may be partitioned into a first set of clusters based on a first granularity value and agricultural features of individual agricultural fields. The individual agricultural fields may be visually annotated in the GUI to convey the first set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. Upon receipt of a second granularity value different from the first granularity value, the agricultural fields may be partitioned into a second set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. The map of the geographic area may be updated so that individual agricultural fields are visually annotated to convey the second set of clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: MINERAL EARTH SCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: David Clifford, Ming Zheng, Elliott Grant, Nanzhu Wang, Cheng-en Guo, Aleksandra Deis
  • Publication number: 20230210480
    Abstract: A target position determination of a single-slot collimating plate and a collimator assembly are disclosed. A first measurement signal is acquired based upon of the first instance of air scanning, when the single-slot collimating plate moves a predetermined distance from a starting position to a first position in a first direction of the Z axis. A second measurement signal is acquired based upon the second instance of air scanning, when the single-slot collimating plate moves a predetermined distance from the starting position to a second position in the direction opposite to the first direction. A composite measurement signal and a composite air calibration signal are determined based upon the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal. The composite measurement signal is calibrated using the composite air calibration signal. The target position of the single-slot collimating plate is determined based upon the calibrated composite measurement signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Siemens Shanghai Medical Equipment Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen Hao Chen, Tao Tao Li, Yi Tian, Jing Ming Zheng, Chang Qing Teng
  • Patent number: 11692522
    Abstract: A spark plug heat up method via transient control of the spark discharge current. The high temperature plasma channel is used to heat up the central electrode, and the temperature and energy of the plasma channel are realized via transient control of the discharge current. The heating up process takes place before firing the engine, using discharge current to actively heat up the spark plug from inside. By monitoring the discharge current amplitude and discharge duration, the temperature change of the central electrode and the ceramic insulator can be carefully measured and controlled within a proper window. This method can be used to measure the heating range of the spark plug, and to prevent or remove the carbon deposit on the central electrode and the ceramic insulator generated under various engine operation conditions, such as engine cold start, full load operation, and heavy EGR condition, as well as realize self-cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignees: WEICHAI TORCH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., CLEAN COMBUSTION ENGINE TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Ming Zheng, Guangyun Chen, Xiao Yu, Qingyuan Tan, Meiping Wang, Tangliang Zhang, Jin Qian
  • Publication number: 20230122007
    Abstract: Described herein are biomarkers for HPV-associated pre-cancers and cancers such as cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. The RNA binding protein (RBP) and long-noncoding RNA (lnc-RNA) biomarkers can be detected and used to diagnose HPV-associated pre-cancers and cancers. In addition, early diagnosis of HPV-associated pre-cancers and cancers can facilitate therapeutic intervention in patients, particularly in the pre-cancer stage which can delay or prevent progression to cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Zhi-Ming Zheng, Junfen Xu, Jun Zhu, Yanqin Yang, Xiaohong Wang
  • Publication number: 20230072361
    Abstract: Implementations are described herein for normalizing counts of plant-parts-of-interest detected in digital imagery to account for differences in spatial dimensions of plants, particularly plant heights. In various implementations, one or more digital images depicting a top of a first plant may be processed. The one or more digital images may have been acquired by a vision sensor carried over top of the first plant by a ground-based vehicle. Based on the processing: a distance of the vision sensor to the first plant may be estimated, and a count of visible plant-parts-of-interest that were captured within a field of view of the vision sensor may be determined. Based on the estimated distance, the count of visible plant-parts-of-interest may be normalized with another count of visible plant-parts-of-interest determined from one or more digital images capturing a second plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Yuan, Bodi Yuan, Ming Zheng
  • Patent number: 11532080
    Abstract: Implementations are described herein for normalizing counts of plant-parts-of-interest detected in digital imagery to account for differences in spatial dimensions of plants, particularly plant heights. In various implementations, one or more digital images depicting a top of a first plant may be processed. The one or more digital images may have been acquired by a vision sensor carried over top of the first plant by a ground-based vehicle. Based on the processing: a distance of the vision sensor to the first plant may be estimated, and a count of visible plant-parts-of-interest that were captured within a field of view of the vision sensor may be determined. Based on the estimated distance, the count of visible plant-parts-of-interest may be normalized with another count of visible plant-parts-of-interest determined from one or more digital images capturing a second plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: X DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Yuan, Bodi Yuan, Ming Zheng
  • Publication number: 20220365822
    Abstract: A data processing method implemented by a computer device, includes generating a target task including a buffer application task or a buffer release task, when the target task is the buffer application task, a first buffer corresponding to the buffer application task is used when the second task is executed, or when the target task is the buffer release task, a second buffer corresponding to the buffer release task is used when the first task is executed, obtaining a buffer entry corresponding to the target task after a preceding task of the target task is executed and before a successive task of the target task is executed, where the buffer entry includes a memory size of a buffer corresponding to the target task, a memory location of the buffer, and a memory address of the buffer, and executing the target task to apply for or release the buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Xiong Gao, Wei Li, Ming Zheng, Hou Fun Lam
  • Publication number: 20220271417
    Abstract: This document describes a multimode high-isolation antenna system and associated methods and systems. The described antenna system is implemented on a generally-circular printed circuit board and can be used for wideband and ultra-wideband applications. The multimode high-isolation antenna system includes two orthogonal antennas separated by a decoupling structure. This arrangement provides high isolation between the antennas and enables five unique resonant modes of operation for the multimode high-isolation antenna system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Ming Zheng, Peter Joseph Bevelacqua
  • Patent number: 11422861
    Abstract: A data processing method implemented by a computer device, includes generating a target task including a buffer application task or a buffer release task, when the target task is the buffer application task, a first buffer corresponding to the buffer application task is used when the second task is executed, or when the target task is the buffer release task, a second buffer corresponding to the buffer release task is used when the first task is executed, obtaining a buffer entry corresponding to the target task after a preceding task of the target task is executed and before a successive task of the target task is executed, where the buffer entry includes a memory size of a buffer corresponding to the target task, a memory location of the buffer, and a memory address of the buffer, and executing the target task to apply for or release the buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiong Gao, Wei Li, Ming Zheng, Hou Fun Lam
  • Publication number: 20220215037
    Abstract: Some implementations herein relate to a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates dynamically partitioning agricultural fields into clusters on an individual agricultural field-basis using agricultural features. A map of a geographic area containing a plurality of agricultural fields may be rendered as part of a GUI. The agricultural fields may be partitioned into a first set of clusters based on a first granularity value and agricultural features of individual agricultural fields. The individual agricultural fields may be visually annotated in the GUI to convey the first set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. Upon receipt of a second granularity value different from the first granularity value, the agricultural fields may be partitioned into a second set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. The map of the geographic area may be updated so that individual agricultural fields are visually annotated to convey the second set of clusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: David Clifford, Ming Zheng, Elliott Grant, Nanzhu Wang, Cheng-en Guo, Aleksandra Deis
  • Publication number: 20220167932
    Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) machine system and a state monitoring method are described. The CT machine system comprises a drum-shaped component, a 3D camera, and a control system. The drum-shaped component comprises a cylindrical body, with the center of the cylindrical body being provided with a hollow portion which is rotationally symmetrical about the central axis of the cylindrical body, a rotating component disposed in the cylindrical body rotating about the central axis, a plurality of trigger marks arranged in the rotating component, and a window provided in the cylindrical body. The 3D camera generates image data that is transferred to the control system, from which the control system determines state data of the CT machine. The 3D camera captures an image of the trigger marks through the window to generate marked image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Jing Ming Zheng, Wen Wen Sui, Hong De Mu
  • Publication number: 20220156917
    Abstract: Implementations are described herein for normalizing counts of plant-parts-of-interest detected in digital imagery to account for differences in spatial dimensions of plants, particularly plant heights. In various implementations, one or more digital images depicting a top of a first plant may be processed. The one or more digital images may have been acquired by a vision sensor carried over top of the first plant by a ground-based vehicle. Based on the processing: a distance of the vision sensor to the first plant may be estimated, and a count of visible plant-parts-of-interest that were captured within a field of view of the vision sensor may be determined. Based on the estimated distance, the count of visible plant-parts-of-interest may be normalized with another count of visible plant-parts-of-interest determined from one or more digital images capturing a second plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Yuan, Bodi Yuan, Ming Zheng
  • Patent number: 11335990
    Abstract: This document describes a multimode high-isolation antenna system and associated methods and systems. The described antenna system is implemented on a generally-circular printed circuit board and can be used for wideband and ultra-wideband applications. The multimode high-isolation antenna system includes two orthogonal antennas separated by a decoupling structure. This arrangement provides high isolation between the antennas and enables five unique resonant modes of operation for the multimode high-isolation antenna system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Ming Zheng, Peter Joseph Bevelacqua
  • Patent number: 11321347
    Abstract: Some implementations herein relate to a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates dynamically partitioning agricultural fields into clusters on an individual agricultural field-basis using agricultural features. A map of a geographic area containing a plurality of agricultural fields may be rendered as part of a GUI. The agricultural fields may be partitioned into a first set of clusters based on a first granularity value and agricultural features of individual agricultural fields. The individual agricultural fields may be visually annotated in the GUI to convey the first set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. Upon receipt of a second granularity value different from the first granularity value, the agricultural fields may be partitioned into a second set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. The map of the geographic area may be updated so that individual agricultural fields are visually annotated to convey the second set of clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: X DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: David Clifford, Ming Zheng, Elliott Grant, Nanzhu Wang, Cheng-en Guo, Aleksandra Deis
  • Publication number: 20220122298
    Abstract: Some implementations herein relate to a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates dynamically partitioning agricultural fields into clusters on an individual agricultural field-basis using agricultural features. A map of a geographic area containing a plurality of agricultural fields may be rendered as part of a GUI. The agricultural fields may be partitioned into a first set of clusters based on a first granularity value and agricultural features of individual agricultural fields. The individual agricultural fields may be visually annotated in the GUI to convey the first set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. Upon receipt of a second granularity value different from the first granularity value, the agricultural fields may be partitioned into a second set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. The map of the geographic area may be updated so that individual agricultural fields are visually annotated to convey the second set of clusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: David Clifford, Ming Zheng, Elliott Grant, Nanzhu Wang, Cheng-en Guo, Aleksandra Deis
  • Patent number: 11297436
    Abstract: A conduction receiver utilizing sound transmission through a solid medium includes an outer casing, a vibration reed, a magnet, a washer, a coil, and a lid. The lid covers surfaces of the outer casing to form a sealed first receiving space. The vibration reed, the magnet, the washer, and the coil are all arranged in the first receiving space. A peripheral surface of the vibration reed is coupled to the outer casing. The magnet is arranged at a side of the vibration reed away from a bottom of the outer casing. The washer is arranged at a side of the magnet away from the vibration reed. A first end of the coil is fixed to an inner surface of the lid, and a second end of the coil extends into the first receiving space and is coiled around the magnet and the washer. An electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Transound Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tseng-Feng Wen, Hu-Ming Zheng, Zhi-Jian He, Yan-Fang Chen