Patents by Inventor Nan CUI
Nan CUI 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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Patent number: 12212861Abstract: In some aspects, a device may receive, from a pixel array of a camera, a first image. The device may configure, based at least in part on the first image, a setting of a filter. The filter may be included within a filter array that is arranged within the camera in association with the pixel array. The device may cause the pixel array to capture a second image. Numerous other aspects are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Nan Cui, Wenbin Wang, Zuguang Xiao, Zhi Li
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Patent number: 12060917Abstract: Disclosed are a common control apparatus for parking and a clutch, an operating method thereof, and a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignees: YIWU GEELY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CO., LTD, ZHEJIANG GEELY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTDInventors: Zhiling Qiu, Jun Fu, Nan Cui, Dingxiang Pan, Yunyong Jing, Yougang Wang, Zhenggong Xu, Xiaozhe Lin
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Publication number: 20240259698Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for performing post automatic exposure control (AEC) and automatic white balance (AWB) processing to improve video quality. In some examples, a computing device can obtain one or more statistics associated with one or more past image frames and one or more future image frames, the one or more past image frames being captured prior to a current image frame and the one or more future image frames being captured subsequent to the current image frame. The computing device can adjust, based on the one or more statistics, at least one of a brightness or a color of the current image frame to generate an adjusted image frame. The computing device can further output the adjusted image frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Zuguang XIAO, Nan CUI, Yiqian WANG
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Publication number: 20240248376Abstract: A device for image capture comprises a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory and configured to: receive, during a preview mode or a recording, a first image, generate a first saliency map indicative of relative saliency of different regions within the first image, wherein the relative saliency of the different regions is indicative of a likelihood of attracting viewer gaze, generate one or more additional images based on manipulating pixels in the first image, generate one or more additional saliency maps indicative of relative saliency of different regions within the one or more additional images, and determine, during the preview mode or the recording, a camera setting based on the first saliency map and the one or more additional saliency maps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Micha Galor Gluskin, Ying Noyes, Wenbin Wang, Lee-Kang Liu, Balakrishna Mandadi, Yiqian Wang, Nan Cui
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Patent number: 12022214Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory media are provided for automatic exposure control. An example method can include receiving pixel values captured by a photosensor pixel array (PPA) of an image sensor, wherein one or more pixel values from the pixel values correspond to one or more sensitivity-biased photosensor (SBP) pixels in the PPA and one or more saturated pixel values from the pixel values correspond to one or more other photosensor pixels in the PPA; determining, based on the one or more pixel values, an actual pixel value for the one or more pixel values and/or the one or more saturated pixel values; determining an adjustment factor for at least one of the pixel values based on the actual pixel value and a target exposure value; and based on the adjustment factor, correcting an exposure setting associated with the image sensor and/or at least one of the pixel values.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Loic Francois Segapelli, Wenbin Wang, Nan Cui, Soman Ganesh Nikhara, Nikunj Dahyabhai Patel, Pradeep Veeramalla, Ankita Anil Kumar Chaudha
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Patent number: 11977319Abstract: A device for image capture comprises a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory and configured to: receive, during a preview mode or a recording, a first image, generate a first saliency map indicative of relative saliency of different regions within the first image, wherein the relative saliency of the different regions is indicative of a likelihood of attracting viewer gaze, generate one or more additional images based on manipulating pixels in the first image, generate one or more additional saliency maps indicative of relative saliency of different regions within the one or more additional images, and determine, during the preview mode or the recording, a camera setting based on the first saliency map and the one or more additional saliency maps.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Micha Galor Gluskin, Ying Noyes, Wenbin Wang, Lee-Kang Liu, Balakrishna Mandadi, Yiqian Wang, Nan Cui
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Publication number: 20240121516Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for image signal processing that support image processing. In a first aspect, a method of image capture includes determining a first exposure setting for a first array of light sensors of an image sensor; determining a second exposure setting for a second array of light sensors of the image sensor of a different type than the first array; capturing first image data with the first array of light sensors at the first exposure setting; and capturing second image data with the second array of light sensors at the second exposure setting. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Zuguang Xiao, Nan Cui, Loic Francois Segapelli
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Patent number: 11843860Abstract: Apparatus and methods employing a PDAF optical system are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes an image sensor comprising a plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels include a set of pixels configurable to be imaging pixels or focus pixels. The image sensor is configured to generate image data of a scene based on received light at the plurality of pixels. The example apparatus also includes a processor coupled to the image sensor. The processor may be configured to receive first image data of a first frame of the scene, determine at least one region of interest or region of non-interest of the first frame, select, based on the determined at least one region of interest or region of non-interest, a subset of the set of pixels to be focus pixels, and cause the selected subset of the set of pixels to operate as focus pixels.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Nan Cui, Zuguang Xiao, Wenbin Wang
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Publication number: 20230239590Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory media are provided for automatic exposure control. An example method can include receiving pixel values captured by a photosensor pixel array (PPA) of an image sensor, wherein one or more pixel values from the pixel values correspond to one or more sensitivity-biased photosensor (SBP) pixels in the PPA and one or more saturated pixel values from the pixel values correspond to one or more other photosensor pixels in the PPA; determining, based on the one or more pixel values, an actual pixel value for the one or more pixel values and/or the one or more saturated pixel values; determining an adjustment factor for at least one of the pixel values based on the actual pixel value and a target exposure value; and based on the adjustment factor, correcting an exposure setting associated with the image sensor and/or at least one of the pixel values.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Loic Francois SEGAPELLI, Wenbin WANG, Nan CUI, Soman Ganesh NIKHARA, Nikunj Dahyabhai PATEL, Pradeep VEERAMALLA, Ankita Anil Kumar CHAUDHA
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Publication number: 20230220897Abstract: Disclosed are a common control apparatus for parking and a clutch, an operating method thereof, and a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicants: YIWU GEELY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CO., LTD, ZHEJIANG GEELY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTDInventors: Zhiling QIU, Jun FU, Nan CUI, Dingxiang PAN, Yunyong JING, Yougang WANG, Zhenggong XU, Xiaozhe LIN
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Patent number: 11671714Abstract: Systems and techniques are described herein for capturing images. For instance, a process can include obtaining a first image associated with a first exposure setting and obtaining a second image associated with a second exposure setting that is different from the first exposure setting. The process can include obtaining motion information associated with at least one of the first image and the second image and determining, based on the motion information, that motion associated with a first pixel of the first image exceeds a threshold. The process can include generating, based on the motion information, a fused image including a first set of pixels from the first image and a second set of pixels from the second image. The first set of pixels from the first image includes the first pixel based on the determination that the motion associated with the first pixel exceeds the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Zuguang Xiao, Ho Sang Lee, Wenbin Wang, Nan Cui
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Patent number: 11663577Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of network technologies, including a resource transfer method and apparatus and a storage medium. The method includes: storing a graphic code in the specified application client, the graphic code being sent by a specified server when a network is already connected, the graphic code including a user identifier used by the specified application client to log in to the specified server, and the graphic code being obtained by the specified server from a third-party server accessed by an interface of the specified server, and presenting a stored graphic code when detecting a graphic code calling operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Li Qiang Wang, Zhen Yu Xu, Zhi Ping Su, Qi Cui, Dai Hua Wang, Nan Cui, Ru Jun Zhou
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Publication number: 20230141949Abstract: Apparatus and methods employing a PDAF optical system are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes an image sensor comprising a plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels include a set of pixels configurable to be imaging pixels or focus pixels. The image sensor is configured to generate image data of a scene based on received light at the plurality of pixels. The example apparatus also includes a processor coupled to the image sensor. The processor may be configured to receive first image data of a first frame of the scene, determine at least one region of interest or region of non-interest of the first frame, select, based on the determined at least one region of interest or region of non-interest, a subset of the set of pixels to be focus pixels, and cause the selected subset of the set of pixels to operate as focus pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Nan CUI, Zuguang XIAO, Wenbin WANG
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Patent number: 11516378Abstract: Apparatus and methods employing a PDAF optical system are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes an image sensor comprising a plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels include a set of pixels configurable to be imaging pixels or focus pixels. The image sensor is configured to generate image data of a scene based on received light at the plurality of pixels. The example apparatus also includes a processor coupled to the image sensor. The processor may be configured to receive first image data of a first frame of the scene, determine at least one region of interest or region of non-interest of the first frame, select, based on the determined at least one region of interest or region of non-interest, a subset of the set of pixels to be focus pixels, and cause the selected subset of the set of pixels to operate as focus pixels.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Nan Cui, Zuguang Xiao, Wenbin Wang
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Publication number: 20220360750Abstract: In some aspects, a device may receive, from a pixel array of a camera, a first image. The device may configure, based at least in part on the first image, a setting of a filter. The filter may be included within a filter array that is arranged within the camera in association with the pixel array. The device may cause the pixel array to capture a second image. Numerous other aspects are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Nan CUI, Wenbin WANG, Zuguang XIAO, Zhi LI
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Publication number: 20220100054Abstract: A device for image capture comprises a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory and configured to: receive, during a preview mode or a recording, a first image, generate a first saliency map indicative of relative saliency of different regions within the first image, wherein the relative saliency of the different regions is indicative of a likelihood of attracting viewer gaze, generate one or more additional images based on manipulating pixels in the first image, generate one or more additional saliency maps indicative of relative saliency of different regions within the one or more additional images, and determine, during the preview mode or the recording, a camera setting based on the first saliency map and the one or more additional saliency maps.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Micha Galor Gluskin, Ying Xie Noyes, Wenbin Wang, Lee-Kang Liu, Balakrishna Mandadi, Yiqian Wang, Nan Cui
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Publication number: 20210337128Abstract: Apparatus and methods employing a PDAF optical system are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes an image sensor comprising a plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels include a set of pixels configurable to be imaging pixels or focus pixels. The image sensor is configured to generate image data of a scene based on received light at the plurality of pixels. The example apparatus also includes a processor coupled to the image sensor. The processor may be configured to receive first image data of a first frame of the scene, determine at least one region of interest or region of non-interest of the first frame, select, based on the determined at least one region of interest or region of non-interest, a subset of the set of pixels to be focus pixels, and cause the selected subset of the set of pixels to operate as focus pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Nan Cui, Zuguang Xiao, Wenbin Wang
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Publication number: 20210105412Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for image processing are described. A device may emit light from a light source and capture one or more images using an image sensor based on the emitted light. The device may emit light based on identifying a low lighting condition. The image sensor may include a set of non-phase detection pixels, a set of phase detection pixels, and a pixelated filter layer deposited over the set of non-phase detection pixels. The device may perform an autofocus operation based on an image offset associated with at least two phase detection pixels and the one or more images. Subsequently, the device may generate the one or more images based on the autofocus operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Nan Cui, Wenbin Wang, Zuguang Xiao
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Publication number: 20200065795Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of network technologies, including a resource transfer method and apparatus and a storage medium. The method includes: storing a graphic code in the specified application client, the graphic code being sent by a specified server when a network is already connected, the graphic code including a user identifier used by the specified application client to log in to the specified server, and the graphic code being obtained by the specified server from a third-party server accessed by an interface of the specified server, and presenting a stored graphic code when detecting a graphic code calling operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company LimitedInventors: Li Qiang WANG, Zhen Yu XU, Zhi Ping SU, Qi CUI, Dai Hua WANG, Nan CUI, Ru Jun ZHOU
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Publication number: 20040132350Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10) having a front wall (110) and a bottom wall (112) perpendicular to the front wall, and a plurality of conductive contacts (20) received in the housing. Each contact has a contacting portion (22), an engaging portion (21) extending from the contacting portion, a soldering portion (25) and a connecting portion (23) connecting the soldering portion with the engaging portion. The connecting portions are hung in the air so that the soldering portions extending from free ends of corresponding connecting portions are elastic to align properly in a common surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Hua Nan Cui, Wei Ya Cheng