Patents by Inventor Pei Liu
Pei Liu 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: 12042236Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that can include accessing a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object with a visualization tool including a touchscreen, displaying, via the touchscreen, an image of the 3D model, detecting a pressure based and/or contact based input at the touchscreen, and changing a display parameter of a first component of the 3D model as a result of the input. Selecting the component and/or changing the display can be indicated by visual and/or haptic signals. A method is provided that can include selectively making components of the 3D model transparent or non-transparent, and changing a center of rotation of the 3D model based on the remaining non-transparent components. A method is provided that can include identifying gestures of a selection tool via a stereo camera and changing display parameters based on the detected gesture(s).Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Wen Pei Liu, Wendy Chan
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Publication number: 20240237296Abstract: A cooling assembly for liquid cooling of a heat-generating component such as a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) in a computer device is disclosed. The cooling assembly includes a bracket holding a micro-pipe assembly. The micro-pipe assembly has a cold manifold, a hot manifold and a series of micro-pipes. The micro-pipes are fluidly coupled between the cold manifold and hot manifold to allow coolant flow between the cold manifold and the hot manifold. The bracket positions the micro-pipe assembly such that micro-pipes are positioned proximate to opposite sides of the heat-generating component. A coolant inlet supplies coolant to the cold manifold and a coolant outlet collecting coolant from the hot manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Chao-Jung CHEN, Kun-Pei LIU, Yu-Nien HUANG
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Publication number: 20240222843Abstract: An antenna installation device, including a holding pole component fixedly connected with a holding pole, a first support and a second support that are fixedly connected with the holding pole component, and a centering component for centering the first support and the second support, the centering component includes a centering rotation shaft rotatably connected with the first support, a centering regulating rod having a fixed end which is connected with the centering rotation shaft and rotates in a vertical plane with respect to the centering rotation shaft, and a conical gasket sleeved and moving on the centering regulating rod, the second support has a centering slot, at least part inner surface of the centering slot is a conical surface to be fitted together with a conical surface of the conical gasket to center and fixedly connect the first support with the second support. An antenna is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Yu JIANG, Gongzhe ZHANG, Pei LIU, Ruochen LIAO
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Publication number: 20240138924Abstract: A first ultrasonic beacon transmission includes a first pilot signal and a first encoded information signal. An apparatus may detect the first pilot signal and decode, based on the first pilot signal, the first encoded information signal to identify a medical system associated with the first ultrasonic beacon transmission. Based on the first encoded information signal, the apparatus may enter into a first pairing state in which the apparatus is communicatively paired with the medical system. While the apparatus is operating in the first pairing state and within a threshold time of entering the first pairing state, the apparatus may detect a second pilot signal included in a second ultrasonic beacon transmission, which also includes a second encoded information signal. Based on the detection of the second pilot signal within the threshold time, the apparatus may continue operating in the first pairing state without decoding the second encoded information signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: A. Jonathan McLeod, Mahdi Azizian, Alan S Bradley, Christopher R. Burns, Wen Pei Liu
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Patent number: 11970747Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a primer-probe combination and a kit for vaginal microecosystem detection, wherein the primer-probe combination comprises primers and probes for target gene detection against Lactobacillus crispatus (LC), Lactobacillus gasseri (LG), Lactobacillus jensenii (LJ), Lactobacillus iners (LI), Gardnerella vaginalis (GV), Candida albicans (CA) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), and the probes are used for melting curve analysis. The kit comprises the primer-probe combination. The combination of specific primers and probes enables effective amplification of specific target genes of the above different microorganisms and melting curve analysis performed on the amplified products thereof, making detection of the above seven microorganisms in a single tube possible, thus achieving the advantages of high specificity, short time consuming, high sensitivity, comprehensive coverage of detection sites, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: BEIJING ORIGIN-POLY BIO-TEC CO., LTD.Inventors: Linhai Wang, Pei Liu
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Publication number: 20240099111Abstract: There is provided a display substrate, including: a base; light-emitting units on a side of the base; a flat light-shielding functional layer, including a black matrix and a first planarization layer, on a side of the light-emitting units away from the base, light outgoing openings being provided in the black matrix and being in one-to-one correspondence with the light-emitting units, and the first planarization layer at least filling the light outgoing openings; and a color filter layer, including color filter patterns in one-to-one correspondence with the light outgoing openings, on a side of the flat light-shielding functional layer away from the base, an orthographic projection of each color filter pattern on the base covering an orthographic projection of the light outgoing opening corresponding to the color filter pattern on the base. A method for manufacturing a display substrate, a display panel and a display apparatus are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Peng HOU, Yuan HE, Huaisen REN, Zhiliang SHAO, Pei LIU, Xiaoyi WANG, Chao YE, Yi PENG
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Patent number: 11937394Abstract: A module comprises a tray, a mechanical switch, and a linkage system. The tray is configured to receive a circuit board thereon. The mechanical switch is mounted to the tray and movable between an unsecured position and a secured position. The linkage system is mechanically coupled to the mechanical switch, and moves between an unsecured configuration and a secured configuration in response to the mechanical switch moving between the unsecured position and the secured position. When the module is coupled to a computing device and the linkage system is in the secured configuration, the linkage system engages the computing device, such that the module is locked to the computing device. When the module is coupled to the computing device and the linkage system is in the unsecured configuration, the linkage system is disengaged from the computing device, such that the module is unlocked from the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Kun-Pei Liu, Te-Hao Hu
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Patent number: 11910556Abstract: An example computing system includes an I/O module that is securable to the computer chassis. The I/O module includes a gear rack. In additional implementations, the computing system includes a fastening assembly which has a fastener configured to receive an external rotational force from a user. In other implementations, the fastening assembly includes a thread mechanism having first and second portions. The first portion of the thread mechanism are rotatably fixed to the fastener. In other implementations, the fastening assembly includes a gear rotatably fixed to the second portion of the thread mechanism, the gear being configured to engage a gear rack coupled to the I/O module. Upon receiving the external rotational force, the thread mechanism also causes (a) the gear to rotate and (b), in turn, linear movement of the gear rack to (c) secure or unsecure the I/O module relative to the computer chassis.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Kun-Pei Liu, Ming-Lun Ku
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Publication number: 20240057278Abstract: An example computing system includes an I/O module that is securable to the computer chassis. The I/O module includes a gear rack. In additional implementations, the computing system includes a fastening assembly which has a fastener configured to receive an external rotational force from a user. In other implementations, the fastening assembly includes a thread mechanism having first and second portions. The first portion of the thread mechanism are rotatably fixed to the fastener. In other implementations, the fastening assembly includes a gear rotatably fixed to the second portion of the thread mechanism, the gear being configured to engage a gear rack coupled to the I/O module. Upon receiving the external rotational force, the thread mechanism also causes (a) the gear to rotate and (b), in turn, linear movement of the gear rack to (c) secure or unsecure the I/O module relative to the computer chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Chao-Jung CHEN, Kun-Pei LIU, Ming-Lun KU
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Patent number: 11887472Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for evaluating road safety based on multi-dimensional influencing factors, and relates to the field of road safety technologies. Based on historical traffic data and corresponding safety influencing factors, safety evaluation models in different dimensions are respectively constructed, and road safety risk exposure is classified flexibly. The safety evaluation models in macro and micro dimensions are linked by using a constraint function, and influence mechanisms of the safety influencing factors are determined respectively. Specifically, a safety evaluation model is constructed and obtained for each sub-region in a limited region range. The safety evaluation model is applied to obtain influencing factors of safety of each traffic road in the sub-region, and safety evaluation is performed on the sub-region.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITYInventors: Yanyong Guo, Hongliang Ding, Yao Wu, Pan Liu, Pei Liu
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Patent number: 11866790Abstract: The present invention discloses a combination of DNA methylation markers and the use thereof, primers, probes and a kit for early detection of ovarian cancer, wherein the combination of DNA methylation markers comprises at least one methylated fragment of each of four genes, including PCDHB18P, CDO1, HOXA9 and LYPD5. The detection primers and kit obtained for the methylated regions of the target genes can significantly improve the sensitivity of ovarian cancer detection, and meanwhile maintain a high specificity for normal ovarian cells and benign ovarian tumors. The detection primers and probes detect patients with possible gynecological malignant tumors early through molecular epigenetic methods using methylation detection technology, and the result is very accurate, and can provide clinicians with auxiliary diagnostic reference for early prophylactic treatment.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: BEIJING ORIGINPOLY BIO-TEC CO., LTDInventors: Pei Liu, Linhai Wang
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Publication number: 20230417595Abstract: A device to detect unauthorized opening of a casing is disposed in the upper or lower casing of an apparatus. The device includes a base plate with vibrator, carrier, and sensor on the lower case, and receiving grooves. Balls of a lesser number than the number of receiving grooves are installed in the grooves in a predetermined arrangement by the manufacturer. A waveguide element and magnet, fixed on the upper casing, is in contact with the balls, and when the waveguide is vibrated, the number and locations of the balls govern the form of a setting signal derived therefrom at the factory. If the upper casing is separated from the lower casing, the waveguide element separates from the carrier, the magnetic element gathers the balls, the predetermined arrangement being thereby lost, when tested by an authorized repair engineer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: XIAO-HU TANG, PEI LIU
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Patent number: 11836017Abstract: An expansion bay for a computer device for easy insertion and extension of an expansion component is disclosed. The expansion bay has two facing side walls, a bottom panel joining the facing side walls, and a closed end. A front cross member joins the side walls to define a front open end. A pair of springs are located the closed end that force the expansion component away from the closed end. A pair of rotating levers are mounted on the front cross member near each of the side walls. Each of the rotating levers has a pin that engages a groove on the expansion component that is inserted through the open front end. The levers are rotated via the pins engaging the grooves when the expansion component is moved into and out of open front end.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Kun-Pei Liu, Ming-Lun Ku
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Patent number: 11832417Abstract: A computing system includes a chassis, a circuit board including at least one electronic component, a mounting bracket secured to the chassis, a support bracket pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket, and a cold plate coupled to the support bracket. The support bracket is pivotable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The cold plate is in contact with the at least one electronic component in the first configuration, and the cold plate is removed from contact with the at least one electronic component in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Kun-Pei Liu
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Publication number: 20230365434Abstract: Disclosed are a transition metal-doped carbon microsphere, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. The transition metal-doped carbon sphere has a uniform solid porous structure, and the transition metal is uniformly distributed inside the carbon sphere. The preparation method comprises that a carbon microsphere uniformly doped with manganese, vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten is prepared by means of a one-step hydrothermal method, is mixed with potassium oxalate, and is roasted in a protective atmosphere to obtain an activated metal-doped carbon sphere. The doped transition metal elements remain uniformly dispersed after being roasted, and do not agglomerate. The transition metal-doped carbon microsphere obtained has the following characteristics: it exhibits good adsorption properties for heavy metal ions Cr(VI), with the maximum adsorption amount being 660.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Weiquan CAI, Pei LIU
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Publication number: 20230345661Abstract: A module comprises a tray, a mechanical switch, and a linkage system. The tray is configured to receive a circuit board thereon. The mechanical switch is mounted to the tray and movable between an unsecured position and a secured position. The linkage system is mechanically coupled to the mechanical switch, and moves between an unsecured configuration and a secured configuration in response to the mechanical switch moving between the unsecured position and the secured position. When the module is coupled to a computing device and the linkage system is in the secured configuration, the linkage system engages the computing device, such that the module is locked to the computing device. When the module is coupled to the computing device and the linkage system is in the unsecured configuration, the linkage system is disengaged from the computing device, such that the module is unlocked from the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Chao-Jung CHEN, Kun-Pei LIU, Te-Hao HU
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Publication number: 20230332250Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a primer-probe combination and a kit for vaginal microecosystem detection, wherein the primer-probe combination comprises primers and probes for target gene detection against Lactobacillus crispatus (LC), Lactobacillus gasseri (LG), Lactobacillus jensenii (LJ), Lactobacillus iners (LI), Gardnerella vaginalis (GV), Candida albicans (CA) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), and the probes are used for melting curve analysis. The kit comprises the primer-probe combination. The combination of specific primers and probes enables effective amplification of specific target genes of the above different microorganisms and melting curve analysis performed on the amplified products thereof, making detection of the above seven microorganisms in a single tube possible, thus achieving the advantages of high specificity, short time consuming, high sensitivity, comprehensive coverage of detection sites, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: BEIJING ORIGINPOLY BIO-TEC CO., LTD.Inventors: Linhai WANG, Pei LIU
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Patent number: 11772225Abstract: A pneumatic device includes a casing unit defining a first chamber, a receiving space and a front space; a cylinder movably received in the receiving space, defining a second chamber and a releasing room, and having an air passage unit and an annular groove; and a hollow piston rod in sliding engagement with the cylinder, and having an inlet channel, a communicating room and an air hole unit. The cylinder and the piston rod are movable to change between a pneumatic state, where the air hole unit is communicated with the inlet channel, the annular groove, the communicating room and the second chamber, and an air discharging state, where the air passage unit is communicated with the second chamber, the receiving space and the releasing room.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventor: Yueh-Pei Liu
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Publication number: 20230305606Abstract: An expansion bay for a computer device for easy insertion and extension of an expansion component is disclosed. The expansion bay has two facing side walls, a bottom panel joining the facing side walls, and a closed end. A front cross member joins the side walls to define a front open end. A pair of springs are located the closed end that force the expansion component away from the closed end. A pair of rotating levers are mounted on the front cross member near each of the side walls. Each of the rotating levers has a pin that engages a groove on the expansion component that is inserted through the open front end. The levers are rotated via the pins engaging the grooves when the expansion component is moved into and out of open front end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Kun-Pei Liu, Ming-Lun Ku
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Publication number: 20230279497Abstract: The present invention discloses a combination of DNA methylation markers and the use thereof, primers, probes and a kit for early detection of ovarian cancer, wherein the combination of DNA methylation markers comprises at least one methylated fragment of each of four genes, including PCDHB18P, CDO1, HOXA9 and LYPD5. The detection primers and kit obtained for the methylated regions of the target genes can significantly improve the sensitivity of ovarian cancer detection, and meanwhile maintain a high specificity for normal ovarian cells and benign ovarian tumors. The detection primers and probes detect patients with possible gynecological malignant tumors early through molecular epigenetic methods using methylation detection technology, and the result is very accurate, and can provide clinicians with auxiliary diagnostic reference for early prophylactic treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: BEIJING ORIGINPOLY BIO-TEC CO., LTD.Inventors: Pei LIU, Linhai WANG