Patents by Inventor Ming-Jun Chen

Ming-Jun Chen 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: 11978720
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a die to a thermal compression bonding (TCB) head through vacuum suction, wherein the die comprises a plurality of conductive pillars, attaching a first substrate to a chuck through vacuum suction, wherein the first substrate comprises a plurality of solder bumps, contacting a first conductive pillar of the plurality of conductive pillars to a first solder bump of the plurality of solder bumps, wherein contacting the first conductive pillar to the first solder bump results in a first height between a topmost surface of the first conductive pillar and a bottommost surface of the first solder bump, and adhering the first solder bump to the first conductive pillar to form a first joint, wherein adhering the first solder bump to the first conductive pillar comprises heating the TCB head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kai Jun Zhan, Chin-Fu Kao, Kuang-Chun Lee, Ming-Da Cheng, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20230345010
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 11695936
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Publication number: 20230080661
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for dynamically augmenting relevance rankings using data from external ratings sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Guokai Zeng, Amber Roy Chowdhury, Ming-Chi Tsai, Abhaya Parthy, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 11449906
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for dynamically augmenting relevance rankings using data from external ratings sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Groupon, Inc.
    Inventors: Guokai Zeng, Amber Roy Chowdhury, Ming-Chi Tsai, Abhaya Parthy, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Publication number: 20210250589
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 11025916
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Publication number: 20200329245
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 10735743
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Publication number: 20190394470
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 10455235
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 10447985
    Abstract: First and second views of a stereoscopic image are received. In response to determining that the stereoscopic image has a predominance of foreground features, a convergence plane of the stereoscopic image is adjusted to improve a depth resolution of at least one foreground feature within the stereoscopic image for display to a human by a display device. In response to determining that the stereoscopic image has a predominance of background features, the convergence plane is adjusted to position at least most of the stereoscopic image as background features for display to the human by the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Chen, Do-Kyoung Kwon
  • Publication number: 20190037218
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 10091513
    Abstract: A method for encoding a multi-view frame in a video encoder is provided that includes computing a depth quality sensitivity measure for a multi-view coding block in the multi-view frame, computing a depth-based perceptual quantization scale for a 2D coding block of the multi-view coding block, wherein the depth-based perceptual quantization scale is based on the depth quality sensitive measure and a base quantization scale for the 2D frame including the 2D coding block, and encoding the 2D coding block using the depth-based perceptual quantization scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Do-Kyoung Kwon, Madhukar Budagavi, Ming-Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 10078443
    Abstract: A control method for virtual mouse is provided. The control method is run on an electronic device. The control method includes a plurality of steps. Control a touch unit of the electronic device to display a user interface, a virtual mouse and a cursor on the user interface. Recognize a slide gesture dragging the virtual mouse. Compare the slide gesture with a plurality of predefined gestures stored in a storage unit of the electronic device. Obtain a control order corresponding to one of the plurality of predefined gestures when the slide gesture is the same as the one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Control the cursor to move a motion vector according to the control order. Recognize a click gesture clicking the virtual mouse. Control the electronic device to activate an application program or enter into a link of a text or a picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhi-Ming Xiao, Jian Liu, Ming-Jun Chen, Wei Qu, Wei-Min Yang
  • Publication number: 20160349981
    Abstract: A control method for virtual mouse is provided. The control method is run on an electronic device. The control method includes a plurality of steps. Control a touch unit of the electronic device to display a user interface, a virtual mouse and a cursor on the user interface. Recognize a slide gesture dragging the virtual mouse. Compare the slide gesture with a plurality of predefined gestures stored in a storage unit of the electronic device. Obtain a control order corresponding to one of the plurality of predefined gestures when the slide gesture is the same as the one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Control the cursor to move a motion vector according to the control order. Recognize a click gesture clicking the virtual mouse. Control the electronic device to activate an application program or enter into a link of a text or a picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: ZHI-MING XIAO, JIAN LIU, MING-JUN CHEN, WEI QU, WEI-MIN YANG
  • Publication number: 20160261843
    Abstract: First and second views of a stereoscopic image are received. In response to determining that the stereoscopic image has a predominance of foreground features, a convergence plane of the stereoscopic image is adjusted to improve a depth resolution of at least one foreground feature within the stereoscopic image for display to a human by a display device. In response to determining that the stereoscopic image has a predominance of background features, the convergence plane is adjusted to position at least most of the stereoscopic image as background features for display to the human by the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Chen, Do-Kyoung Kwon
  • Patent number: 9363498
    Abstract: First and second views of a stereoscopic image are received. In response to determining that the stereoscopic image has a predominance of foreground features, a convergence plane of the stereoscopic image is adjusted to improve a depth resolution of at least one foreground feature within the stereoscopic image for display to a human by a display device. In response to determining that the stereoscopic image has a predominance of background features, the convergence plane is adjusted to position at least most of the stereoscopic image as background features for display to the human by the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Chen, Do-Kyoung Kwon
  • Patent number: 8682654
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer readable media having programs for classifying sports video. In one embodiment, a method includes: extracting, from an audio stream of a video clip, a plurality of key audio components contained therein; and classifying, using at least one of the plurality of key audio components, a sport type contained in the video clip. In one embodiment, a computer readable medium having a computer program for classifying ports video includes: logic configured to extract a plurality of key audio components from a video clip; and logic configured to classify a sport type corresponding to the video clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Cyberlink Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Chen, Jiun-Fu Chen, Shih-Min Tang, Ho-Chao Huang
  • Patent number: 8238719
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of processing a sports video. The method includes the steps of: analyzing the sports video to detect at least one semantic event and each of the at least one semantic event associated with a segment length; and generating a summarized video according to the detected at least one semantic event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: CyberLink Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Chen, Ho-Chao Huang