Patents by Inventor Nigel Wang
Nigel Wang 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: 20240078737Abstract: A sliced graphics processing unit (GPU) architecture in processor-based devices is disclosed. In some aspects, a GPU based on a sliced GPU architecture includes multiple hardware slices. The GPU further includes a command processor (CP) circuit and an unslice primitive controller (PC_US). Upon receiving a graphics instruction from a central processing unit (CPU), the CP circuit determines a graphics workload, and transmits the graphics workload to the PC_US. The PC_US then partitions the graphics workload into multiple subbatches and distributes each subbatch to a PC_S of a hardware slice for processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Jian LIANG, Andrew Evan GRUBER, Tao WANG, Xuefeng TANG, Vishwanath Shashikant NIKAM, Nigel POOLE, Kalyan Kumar BHIRAVABHATLA, Fei XU, Zilin YING
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Publication number: 20240078735Abstract: A sliced graphics processing unit (GPU) architecture in processor-based devices is disclosed. In some aspects, a GPU based on a sliced GPU architecture includes multiple hardware slices. The GPU further includes a command processor (CP) circuit and an unslice primitive controller (PC_US). Upon receiving a graphics instruction from a central processing unit (CPU), the CP circuit determines a graphics workload, and transmits the graphics workload to the PC_US. The PC_US then partitions the graphics workload into multiple subbatches and distributes each subbatch to a PC_S of a hardware slice for processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Jian Liang, Andrew Evan Gruber, Tao Wang, Xuefeng Tang, Vishwanath Shashikant Nikam, Nigel Poole, Kalyan Kumar Bhiravabhatla, Fei Xu, Zilin Ying
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Patent number: 11668817Abstract: A radar system to detect and track objects in three dimensions. The radar system including antennae, transmit, receive and processing electronics is all in a small, lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The radar system uses a wide azimuth, narrow elevation radar pattern to detect objects and a Wi-Fi radio to communicate to one or more receiving and display units. One application may include mounting the radar system in an existing radome on an aircraft to detect and avoid objects during ground operations. Objects may include other moving aircraft, ground vehicles, buildings or other structures that may be in the area. The system may transmit information to both pilot and ground crew.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David C. Vacanti, Nigel Wang
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Patent number: 10903581Abstract: This disclosure is directed to techniques to improve the mechanical reliability and strength of slot array antennae created using printed circuit board (PCB) technology. In some examples, a multi-layer PCB may have a limit on the length and width dimensions. Therefore, a larger slot array antenna may require two or more PCBs to create the full size of the antenna. This disclosure describes techniques to securely connect the two or more PCBs to withstand environments where the slot array antenna may be placed under mechanical stress, such as vibration. A PCB based antenna may define the walls of radiating waveguides with vias between the layers of the PCB. Mechanical fasteners may pass through some of the existing vias to secure the PCB to a support structure, such as a feeding waveguide, as well as to secure one PCB to other PCBs.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Weihong Zhao, Nigel Wang, Rajesh Chivukula
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Publication number: 20200412012Abstract: This disclosure is directed to techniques to improve the mechanical reliability and strength of slot array antennae created using printed circuit board (PCB) technology. In some examples, a multi-layer PCB may have a limit on the length and width dimensions. Therefore, a larger slot array antenna may require two or more PCBs to create the full size of the antenna. This disclosure describes techniques to securely connect the two or more PCBs to withstand environments where the slot array antenna may be placed under mechanical stress, such as vibration. A PCB based antenna may define the walls of radiating waveguides with vias between the layers of the PCB. Mechanical fasteners may pass through some of the existing vias to secure the PCB to a support structure, such as a feeding waveguide, as well as to secure one PCB to other PCBs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Weihong Zhao, Nigel Wang, Rajesh Chivukula
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Publication number: 20200271777Abstract: A radar system to detect and track objects in three dimensions. The radar system including antennae, transmit, receive and processing electronics is all in a small, lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The radar system uses a wide azimuth, narrow elevation radar pattern to detect objects and a Wi-Fi radio to communicate to one or more receiving and display units. One application may include mounting the radar system in an existing radome on an aircraft to detect and avoid objects during ground operations. Objects may include other moving aircraft, ground vehicles, buildings or other structures that may be in the area. The system may transmit information to both pilot and ground crew.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: David C. Vacanti, Nigel Wang
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Patent number: 10613216Abstract: A radar system to detect and track objects in three dimensions. The radar system including antennae, transmit, receive and processing electronics is all in a small, lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The radar system uses a wide azimuth, narrow elevation radar pattern to detect objects and a Wi-Fi radio to communicate to one or more receiving and display units. One application may include mounting the radar system in an existing radome on an aircraft to detect and avoid objects during ground operations. Objects may include other moving aircraft, ground vehicles, buildings or other structures that may be in the area. The system may transmit information to both pilot and ground crew.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David C. Vacanti, Nigel Wang
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Patent number: 10186787Abstract: A slot antenna with the low-cost, light weight features of an SIW antenna combined with the efficiency of a metallic antenna. The antenna of this disclosure may use printed circuit board manufacturing (PCB) processes to form the radiating portion to create slots and waveguide features with accurate dimensions and accurate positions. Like a metallic antenna, radio frequency (RF) energy passes through air in the radiating waveguides instead of a substrate, which means low insertion loss and high efficiency. Examples of the antenna of this disclosure may include a metallic coupling waveguide to carry the RF energy from the RF generating components of the radar system to the radiated branch waveguides. The metallic coupling waveguide may be configured to provide structural support to the PCB radiating portion as well as backwards compatibility to retrofit existing radar systems with the antenna assembly of this disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Nigel Wang, David C. Vacanti
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Patent number: 10050336Abstract: An integrated slot waveguide antenna array for a radar system. The antenna array may include substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) elements, transmit, receive and processing electronics in a lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The combination of antenna layout, specific dimensions of SIW features, including vias, terminal edges and slot placement may allow an efficient transmit and receive radar pattern as well as consistent, reliable and low cost manufacturing.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Nigel Wang, David C. Vacanti
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Publication number: 20170346169Abstract: An integrated slot waveguide antenna array for a radar system. The antenna array may include substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) elements, transmit, receive and processing electronics in a lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The combination of antenna layout, specific dimensions of SIW features, including vias, terminal edges and slot placement may allow an efficient transmit and receive radar pattern as well as consistent, reliable and low cost manufacturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Nigel Wang, David C. Vacanti
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Publication number: 20170343667Abstract: A radar system to detect and track objects in three dimensions. The radar system including antennae, transmit, receive and processing electronics is all in a small, lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The radar system uses a wide azimuth, narrow elevation radar pattern to detect objects and a Wi-Fi radio to communicate to one or more receiving and display units. One application may include mounting the radar system in an existing radome on an aircraft to detect and avoid objects during ground operations. Objects may include other moving aircraft, ground vehicles, buildings or other structures that may be in the area. The system may transmit information to both pilot and ground crew.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: David C. Vacanti, Nigel Wang
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Patent number: 9107304Abstract: A method of fabricating components for a three-dimensional circuit structure includes providing a printed circuit board (PCB) having a top surface, an opposing bottom surface, and an end section. A first angled channel is formed in the top surface at the end section, with the first angled channel extending to an edge of the end section and dividing the end section into a first end portion and a second end portion. The PCB material is removed from the top surface at the first end portion to form a first support member having an upper surface at a preselected distance below the top surface. A second angled channel is formed in the bottom surface at the end section of the first PCB, with the second angled channel extending to the edge of the end section and being adjacent to the first support member. The PCB material is removed from the bottom surface at the second end portion to form a second support member having an upper surface that is contiguous with the top surface of the PCB.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Nigel Wang, Orville Nyhus
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Patent number: 8973490Abstract: A cooking apparatus including a pan and a detachable support and a method for using the same to cook and flavor food are provided. The pan includes a bottom and a plurality of perforations arranged therein. The detachable cylinder includes a bottom surface, a generally circular sidewall extending upward from the bottom surface, and a plurality of fasteners formed on the bottom surface. The plurality of fasteners are sized and arranged to correspond with a sizing and arrangement of a subset of the perforations. The detachable cylinder is optionally secured to the pan by coupling the fasteners to the subset of perforations and by rotating the detachable cylinder in a first direction to move the fasteners into a locked position. The detachable cylinder is optionally disengaged from the pan by rotating the detachable cylinder in a second direction to move the fasteners into an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Roland Sudmalis, James C. Hand, Brian Saarnio, Jill Zmrhal, Nigel Wang
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Publication number: 20140238724Abstract: A method of fabricating components for a three-dimensional circuit structure includes providing a printed circuit board (PCB) having a top surface, an opposing bottom surface, and an end section. A first angled channel is formed in the top surface at the end section, with the first angled channel extending to an edge of the end section and dividing the end section into a first end portion and a second end portion. The PCB material is removed from the top surface at the first end portion to form a first support member having an upper surface at a preselected distance below the top surface. A second angled channel is formed in the bottom surface at the end section of the first PCB, with the second angled channel extending to the edge of the end section and being adjacent to the first support member. The PCB material is removed from the bottom surface at the second end portion to form a second support member having an upper surface that is contiguous with the top surface of the PCB.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Nigel Wang, Orville Nyhus
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Publication number: 20130216691Abstract: A cooking apparatus including a pan and a detachable support and a method for using the same to cook and flavor food are provided. The pan includes a bottom and a plurality of perforations arranged therein. The detachable cylinder includes a bottom surface, a generally circular sidewall extending upward from the bottom surface, and a plurality of fasteners formed on the bottom surface. The plurality of fasteners are sized and arranged to correspond with a sizing and arrangement of a subset of the perforations. The detachable cylinder is optionally secured to the pan by coupling the fasteners to the subset of perforations and by rotating the detachable cylinder in a first direction to move the fasteners into a locked position. The detachable cylinder is optionally disengaged from the pan by rotating the detachable cylinder in a second direction to move the fasteners into an unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Roland Sudmalis, James C. Hand, Brian Saarnio, Jill Zmrhal, Nigel Wang
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Patent number: 6726263Abstract: A barbecue tongs is provided wherein the arms are yieldingly outwardly biased. The tongs incorporate an arm pivot limiter for each of outward pivotal movement and inward pivotal movement as well as an arm lock that holds the arms in an almost fully jaws closed configuration for convenient storage. The tongs utilize a slidable U-shaped sleeve at the rear end which can have either one of two positions selected by a user. In one position, the arm lock is operational while in the second position the outward pivot limiter is operational.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Nigel Wang, Alison A. Roach
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Publication number: 20030107226Abstract: A barbecue tongs is provided wherein the arms are yieldingly outwardly biased. The tongs incorporate an arm pivot limiter for each of outward pivotal movement and inward pivotal movement as well as an arm lock that holds the arms in an almost fully jaws closed configuration for convenient storage. The tongs utilize a slidable U-shaped sleeve at the rear end which can have either one of two positions selected by a user. In one position, the arm lock is operational while in the second position the outward pivot limiter is operational.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Nigel Wang, Alison A. Roach
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Patent number: D606370Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Therese Araiza, Nigel Wang
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Patent number: D650246Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: E. Mark Harris, Jamie Di Fonzo, Nigel Wang, Roland Sudmalis
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Patent number: D650247Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: E. Mark Harris, Jamie Di Fonzo, Nigel Wang, Roland Sudmalis