Patents by Inventor Peng Lei

Peng Lei 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: 12211210
    Abstract: A video segmentation method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium, related to the technical field of video processing. The method comprises: acquiring a video frame to be processed in a target-video, and information to be segmented in the video frame to be processed; determining a tilt angle corresponding to the video frame to be processed according to the information to be segmented; performing correction processing on the video frame to be processed according to the tilt angle, to obtain a corrected video frame; and performing image segmentation on the corrected video frame according to the information to be segmented, to determine an image to be played.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Peng Li, Wenjuan Li, Guangyu Shao, Shuyi Li, Yang Qin, Yongliang Han, Hong Wang, Yiming Lei
  • Patent number: 12204191
    Abstract: A liquid-crystal display panel includes a first region and a second region, and a transmittance of the first region is greater than a transmittance of the second region; the liquid-crystal display panel includes a plurality of sub-pixels; the plurality of sub-pixels include a first-color sub-pixel and a second-color sub-pixel, a transmittance of the first-color sub-pixel is greater than a transmittance of the second-color sub-pixel, and an area of the first-color sub-pixel is greater than an area of the second-color sub-pixel; and the plurality of sub-pixels further include a first-region sub-pixel and a second-region sub-pixel that have a same color, the first-region sub-pixel is located within the first region, the second-region sub-pixel is located within the second region, and a thickness of a color-resistance layer of the first-region sub-pixel is less than or equal to a thickness of a color-resistance layer of the second-region sub-pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignees: CHONGQING BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jingyu Wang, Zhe Li, Zhidan Sun, Ruiqi Pan, Dan Lei, Zhengyuan Teng, Peng Li, Xiaoji Li, Taeyup Min, Hailin Qin
  • Publication number: 20240312027
    Abstract: In some examples, systems and methods for object tracking are provided. For example, a method includes: receiving an image frame in a sequence of image frames; identifying an object of interest in the image frame using a single-object tracker (SOT) based upon one or more templates associated with the object of interest in a template repository; generating a SOT output based on the identified object of interest; and detecting one or more objects in the image frame using a multiple-object tracker (MOT). In some examples, the MOT including a machine-learning model. In some examples, the method further includes conducting a matching between the SOT output and each detected object of the one or more detected objects to generate a match result; and generating a tracker output based at least in part on the SOT output, the one or more detected objects, and the match result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Aleksandr Patsekin, Ben Radford, Cameron Derwin, Daniel Marasco, Di Wang, Dimitrios Lymperopoulos, Elliot Kang, Keun Jae Kim, Matthew Betten, Matthew Fedderly, Michel Goraczko, Peng Lei, Prasanna Srikhanta, Rodney LaLonde, Steven Fackler, Tong Shen, Xin Li, Yue Wu
  • Publication number: 20240303831
    Abstract: In some examples, systems and methods for user-assisted object detection are provided. For example, a method includes: receiving a first image frame of a sequence of image frames, performing object detection using an object tracker to identify an object of interest in the first image frame, based upon one or more templates associated with the object of interest in a template repository, outputting a first indicator associated with a first image portion corresponding to the identified object of interest, and receiving a user input associated with the object of interest. In some examples, the user input indicates an identified image portion in the image frame. In some examples, the method further includes generating a retargeted template, based at least in part on the identified image portion, and determining a second image portion associated with the object of interest in a second image frame of the sequence of image frames using the object tracker, based at least in part on the retargeted template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Aleksandr Patsekin, Ben Radford, Cameron Derwin, Daniel Marasco, Di Wang, Dimitrios Lymperopoulos, Elliot Kang, Keun Jae Kim, Matthew Betten, Matthew Fedderly, Michel Goraczko, Peng Lei, Prasanna Srikhanta, Rodney LaLonde, Steven Fackler, Tong Shen, Xin Li, Yue Wu
  • Publication number: 20240296671
    Abstract: In some examples, systems and methods for user-assisted object detection are provided. For example, a method includes: receiving an input image, and performing object detection by a software detector to identify a set of detected objects. The software detector includes a machine-learning model. The method further includes outputting one or more indicators of the set of detected objects. Each detected object in the set of detected objects is associated with a confidence level. The method further includes receiving a user input; identifying a template including an image portion associated with the user input; determining a similarity metric between the template and an object in the set of detected objects; modifying a confidence level of the object based at least in part on the determined similarity metric; and generating an output including an indicator of the object based at least in part on the modified confidence level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Aleksandr Patsekin, Ben Radford, Cameron Derwin, Daniel Marasco, Di Wang, Dimitrios Lymperopoulos, Keun Jae Kim, Michel Goraczko, Peng Lei, Prasanna Srikhanta, Rodney LaLonde, Tong Shen, Xin Li, Yue Wu
  • Publication number: 20240252012
    Abstract: Disclosed are a cleaning apparatus and a dirtiness detecting method for a cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus includes: a cleaning portion configured to clean a surface to be cleaned; a detecting device configured to detect a physical attribute value of the cleaning portion; and a processor configured to acquire the physical attribute value detected by the detecting device, determine, by using a comparison result of the physical attribute value and a dynamically set standard attribute value, a degree of dirtiness of the surface to be cleaned, and adjust a cleaning mode of the cleaning apparatus based on the degree of dirtiness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chengzhi YAN, Peng LEI
  • Patent number: 11964892
    Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the removal of phosphorous from aqueous waste streams comprising phosphorus-containing compounds produced in the manufacture of glyphosate, in order to meet and typically exceed environmental regulations. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to the removal of phosphorous-containing compounds utilizing biological treatment system(s), oxidizing agent(s), and/or precipitant(s). The processes of the invention are also applicable to the removal of phosphorous compounds from phosphorous-containing waste streams other than those waste streams resulting from the manufacture of glyphosate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Peng Lei, Ming Ren, Anthony E. Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20240035809
    Abstract: A digital speckle based online water wall stress monitoring method and device, and the method includes the following steps: arrange an online stress monitoring device on the side of the water wall to be monitored; determine a plurality of monitoring points according to the area of the water wall, and set the motion track of the online stress monitoring device for speckle image acquisition according to the determined monitoring points; acquire the real-time speckle image of each monitoring point in real time after acquiring the initial speckle image of each monitoring point; compare the real-time speckle images with the initial speckle images, and determine whether the stress of the water wall changes according to the comparison results. The invention adopts non-contact digital image technology, and determines the difference between the real-time and initial speckle images of the water wall to realize the stress monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Feng Chen, Linfang Shao, Zhenghua Shen, Bin Jiang, Laichun Li, Wei Xiong, Shenglin Pang, Yin Huang, Xiaoyan Li, Peiqiang Bai, Ming Zhao, Jianjiang Chen, Jianfei Zhang, Peng Lei, Chao Yu, Yanhua Chen
  • Publication number: 20230346177
    Abstract: A cleaning device, a storage apparatus for the cleaning device, and a cleaning system are provided. The cleaning device includes a body and a connecting portion, the body or the connecting portion is provided with an attraction member, and the attraction member is configured to attract a surface to be attracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Peng LEI, Liang QIAO, Qing SUN
  • Publication number: 20230292971
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a supporting structure and a cleaning device. The supporting structure includes a top structure and a side structure. The top structure is connected and fixed to a main body of the cleaning device. The side structure includes: a dust bag installation structure, a dust bag being fittingly installed to the dust bag installation structure through an installation assembly on the dust bag; and a support air inlet channel for communicating a dirty air inlet of the cleaning device and a dust bag inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Wang LIU, Guangzhong LUO, Peng LEI
  • Publication number: 20230240495
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, including: a suction system; a separation system; a filtration system; and a garbage collection system at least comprising a first garbage collection cavity configured to collect garbage passing through a primary separation system and a second garbage collection cavity configured to collect garbage passing through a secondary separation system, wherein the first garbage collection cavity and the second garbage collection cavity have a common airtight cover, a bottom of the second garbage collection cavity and a bottom of the first garbage collection cavity are located on the airtight cover in a direction extending outward from a center of the airtight cover, and the first garbage collection cavity and the second garbage collection cavity are isolated in a sealed manner in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the airtight cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Qing SUN, Peng LEI, Liang QIAO, Wang LIU
  • Publication number: 20230190067
    Abstract: A mopping module and a cleaning head. The mopping module includes a water tank, a mopping cloth, and a water volume control mechanism. A water tank hole is provided at a bottom portion of the water tank; the water tank hole communicates with the interior of the water tank; the mopping cloth is provided outside the bottom portion of the water tank; the water volume control mechanism comprises a knob and a water control tray; and by controlling the cooperation between the water control tray and the water tank hole via the knob, the amount of water flowing from the water tank to the mopping cloth through the water tank hole is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Jinyi LIU, Peng LEI, Liang QIAO, Xu LI
  • Publication number: 20230145732
    Abstract: Provided is a trench fabrication method including: forming a first dielectric layer on a semiconductor substrate; patterning/etching the first dielectric layer to form a first trench; forming a sacrificial layer for filling the first trench; forming a second dielectric layer for covering the first dielectric layer and the sacrificial layer; etching the second dielectric layer to form a second trench for exposing the sacrificial layer; and removing the sacrificial layer to form a trench whereby the first trench and the second trench are aligned and connected with each other. The trench fabrication method involves effecting deposition step by step and etching the dielectric layers step by step, so as to fabricate a trench with a high aspect ratio, render the fabrication process simple and easy, enhance process precision, reduce product defect risks, and increase product yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventor: Peng Lei
  • Publication number: 20230030939
    Abstract: A cleaner hanger assembly, comprising a hanger (30), a charging bottom plate (20), an accessory frame (40), a hanger column (50) and a base (60). The charging bottom plate (20) can be used in cooperation with the hanger (30), so that a charging operation can be performed while the cleaner is hung on the hanger (30) whether when the cleaner is in a hanging state or in a floor-standing state, and the charging bottom plate (20) can also be detached for separate use. The hanger (30) can be connected to the accessory frame (40) to form a wall hanger assembly; or the hanger (30) can be connected to the base (60) by means of the hanger column (50), and the accessory frame (40) is fixed in the middle of the hanger column (50) to form a floor-standing hanger assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tao Qin, Liang Qiao, Peng Lei, Minghai Liu
  • Publication number: 20220376538
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack, applicable in a handheld vacuum cleaner, comprising: a polymer battery (1), comprising at least one polymer battery unit (11); a charger input terminal (3), electrically connected to the polymer battery (1), the battery pack charging electricity to the polymer battery (1) via the charger input terminal (3); an electrical interface (2), electrically connected to the polymer battery (1) for providing electricity to a handheld vacuum cleaner when the battery pack is connected to the handheld vacuum cleaner; and a PCM board (5), comprising a power supply management chip (U2) and a peripheral equalization circuit connected between the polymer battery (1) and the power supply management chip (U2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, Peng Lei
  • Patent number: 11422568
    Abstract: An autonomous mobile device (AMD) may perform various tasks during operation. Some tasks, such as delivering a message to a particular user, may involve the AMD identifying the particular user. The AMD includes a camera to acquire an image, and image-based authentication techniques are used to determine a user's identity. A user may move within in a physical space, and the space may contain various obstructions which may occlude images. The AMD may move within the space to obtain a vantage point from which an image of the face of the user is obtained which is suitable for image-based authentication. In some situations, the AMD may present an attention signal, such as playing a sound from a speaker or flashing a light, to encourage the user to look at the AMD, providing an image for use in image-based authentication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLGOIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jim Oommen Thomas, Jingjing Zheng, Rakesh Ramesh, Yuyin Sun, Lu Xia, Peng Lei, Jiajia Luo
  • Publication number: 20220162106
    Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the removal of phosphorous from aqueous waste streams comprising phosphorus-containing compounds produced in the manufacture of glyphosate, in order to meet and typically exceed environmental regulations. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to the removal of phosphorous-containing compounds utilizing biological treatment system(s), oxidizing agent(s), and/or precipitant(s). The processes of the invention are also applicable to the removal of phosphorous compounds from phosphorous-containing waste streams other than those waste streams resulting from the manufacture of glyphosate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Peng Lei, Ming Ren, Anthony E. Vaughn
  • Patent number: 11279644
    Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the removal of phosphorous from aqueous waste streams comprising phosphorous-containing compounds produced in the manufacture of glyphosate, in order to meet and typically exceed environmental regulations. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to the removal of phosphorous-containing compounds utilizing biological treatment system(s), oxidizing agent(s), and/or precipitant(s). The processes of the invention are also applicable to the removal of phosphorous compounds from phosphorous-containing waste streams other than those waste streams resulting from the manufacture of glyphosate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Peng Lei, Ming Ren, Anthony E. Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20210279586
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses of clipping a neural network and calculating a convolution of a neural network are provided. A method of clipping a neural network includes selecting a kernel slice of an input channel of a convolution layer in the neural network based on a convolution parameter of the convolution layer, determining a kernel slice similar to the selected kernel slice, determining a substitute slice for the selected kernel slice, based on the similar kernel slice, and clipping the selected kernel slice and replacing the clipped kernel slice by the substitute slice. The convolution parameter may include a number of input channels of the convolution layer, a number of output channels, and a width and a height of a filter of a convolution kernel of the convolution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: CongCong HE, Jian ZHAO, Min YANG, Peng LEI
  • Patent number: 10985771
    Abstract: A method of calibrating capacitive array of a resistor-capacitor hybrid successive approximation register analog-to-digital converter (RC-hybrid SAR ADC) that includes a high M-bit capacitor DAC and a low N-bit resistor DAC. The method includes: disposing n unit capacitors in each capacitive array of the RC-hybrid SAR ADC, wherein n=2M?1; sorting the capacitors in an ascending order according to their capacitances to form a sorted array, and selecting two capacitors Cu(n/2)*, Cu(n/2+1)* in the middle positions as a least significant bit (LSB) capacitor and a dummy capacitor, respectively; obtaining a new array by forming each capacitor through adding two capacitors which have symmetrical positions with respect to the middle position(s) in the sorted array; and sorting the new array in an ascending order, and selecting the capacitor in the middle position as a higher bit capacitor. The method improves the static and dynamic performance of the SAR ADC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF ELECTRONIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CHINA
    Inventors: Hua Fan, Chen Wang, Peng Lei, Dainan Zhang, Quanyuan Feng, Lang Feng, Xiaopeng Diao, Dagang Li, Kelin Zhang, Daqian Hu, Yuanjun Cen