Patents by Inventor Qi Zhang

Qi Zhang 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).

  • Publication number: 20240003800
    Abstract: A system for deep sediment flow culture simulating in-situ water pressure includes a flow culture apparatus, an inflow pressurizer and an outflow depressurizer, wherein the inflow pressurizer comprises a pressure tank, an air inlet pipe, a pressure regulating valve, a pressure-resistant container and a first support, and the pressure-resistant container containing in-situ overlying water added with isotopes is placed on the first support, a water outlet of the pressure-resistant container being connected with a water inlet pipe of the flow culture apparatus; the outflow depressurizer comprises a porous medium pipe, a second support, a depressurized water outlet pipe and a water catcher, and an outlet of the porous medium pipe is connected with one end of the depressurized water outlet pipe, the other end of the depressurized water outlet pipe extending into the water catcher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute
    Inventors: Qiuwen CHEN, Dongsheng LIU, Jianyun ZHANG, Haoyu ZHU, Yuchen CHEN, Honghai MA, Qi ZHANG, Lanlin WEI
  • Patent number: 11862786
    Abstract: The invention provides a neural electrode, including a current generation device, a first and a second electrode. The current generation device is connected to the first and second electrodes through a conductive metal wire respectively. At least one of the first and second electrodes is a graphene electrode. The graphene electrode has soft texture and desirable stability to tolerate the repeated pressing and folding treatment, very high charge injection efficiency, and desirable in vivo stability, and is configured to electrically stimulate tissues and organs such as hearts and nerves to promote electrical stimulation and repair of neurons, to further promote regeneration of neural functions. The invention further provides use of a mineralized three-dimensional porous graphene foam material to prepare a bone defect filler. The bone defect filler has desirable biological compatibility, promotes cell proliferation, and accelerates and induces osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Qi Zhang, Yuyou Qiu, Wenjun Shao, Can Xiao, Ruoqi Cao, Guangyu Tang, Yang Jiao, Jianping Cao
  • Publication number: 20230415430
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composite material has an inner layer material and at least one layer of outer layer material. The inner layer material is a core layer that contains fiber bundles, a first thermoplastic resin and a first auxiliary agent; and the at least one layer of outer layer material wraps the core layer and is a resin layer comprising a second thermoplastic resin and an optional second auxiliary agent. The fiber bundles extend continuously from one end of the core layer to the opposite end thereof. The inner layer-outer layer composite structure, can effectively improves the processing performance of the thermoplastic composite material and the lubricity between fibers and resin matrixes during injection molding, and improves the fluidity of the fibers in a resin matrix melt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Dali GAO, Changjin LI, Shijun ZHANG, Kai XU, Peng KANG, Qi ZHANG, Hua YIN, Mingfu LV, Dehui KONG, Qi XIN, Tao CAI, Mu DONG, Jingbo SHAO, Hongwei SHI, Changhui SUN, Yiqing BAI, Yigang TAN, Guang LI, Xiaoyong GAO, Jinqi HE, Meijie LI, Meng XU, Baige CHOU, Yun LV, Yueming REN
  • Publication number: 20230412403
    Abstract: A system may enact a process including initiating an operation to transfer a secret, establishing n groups of nodes in a blockchain network, dividing a secret into n secret parts, creating n group keys, encrypting each secret part of the secret with a corresponding group key, and recording encrypted secret parts on the blockchain networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Lei Yu, Qi Zhang, Petr Novotny, Nitin Gaur
  • Publication number: 20230412977
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for switching a main microphone of a plurality of microphones, a voice detection method and apparatus for a microphone, a microphone-loudspeaker integrated device, and a readable storage medium are provided. The method for switching the main microphone of the plurality of microphones includes: acquiring first audio data for playback by a loudspeaker, and acquiring second audio data acquired by each microphone and corresponding noise frequency domain energy; obtaining corresponding first frequency domain energy and second frequency domain energy according to the first audio data and the second audio data; when the first frequency domain energy is less than a first preset threshold, selecting a candidate main microphone according to the noise frequency domain energy and the second frequency domain energy corresponding to each microphone; and switching the candidate main microphone as a main microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Huanzhu LIAO, Qi ZHANG, Guoquan YANG, Keyan WANG, Yaxi CAO, Mingyuan YU
  • Patent number: 11845821
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a humidity-stiffening polymer material, and a preparation method therefor and a use thereof. The humidity-stiffening polymer material includes the following raw materials: a monomer, an ionic liquid, a salt, a cross-linking agent and an initiator, wherein the monomer includes benzyl methacrylate, the ionic liquid includes an imidazole-based ionic liquid, and the salt includes a hygroscopic salt. The method for preparing the humidity-stiffening polymer material includes: mixing the raw materials to obtain a precursor liquid, performing reaction on the mixture after degassing, and drying the mixture to obtain the humidity-stiffening polymer material. The humidity-stiffening polymer material is applied to actuators, soft robots and wearable biomedical devices based on bionic design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
    Inventors: Shiping Zhu, Xiaoqing Ming, Le Yao, Qi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230393399
    Abstract: An optical element may include two or more zones to perform functions in a head-mounted display (HMD) device. An optical component may include a first optical zone characterized by a first sag profile to correct a refractive error of an eye of a user and a second optical zone characterized by a second sag profile to redirect a path of an illumination light beam. A transition zone located between the first optical zone and the second optical zone may provide a smooth transition between the first optical zone and the second optical zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Garret Odom, Robin Sharma, Neil Naples, Qi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230391262
    Abstract: A step device includes: a mounting seat including a limiting part and configured to be mounted to a vehicle body; a step seat including an engaging part; a step mounted on the step seat; and an extension and retraction assembly connected to the mounting seat and the step seat, the extension and retraction assembly being configured to drive the step seat to move between an extended position where the engaging part is separated from the limiting part and a retracted position where the engaging part is engaged with the limiting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Linjie Xu, Qi Zhang, Hanxin Zhang, Chao Luo
  • Patent number: 11836213
    Abstract: A client device requests a web page via a clientless VPN. In response to the request, web page content comprising at least one script element is received at the clientless VPN. The clientless VPN inserts a wrapper function around at least a portion of the script element, forming modified web content. The client device is provided with the modified web content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxia Liu, Qi Zhang, Bin Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230388563
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for inserting digital contents into a multi-view video. The multi-view video may comprise a plurality of views. At least one target region in the plurality of views may be identified. At least one digital content to be inserted may be determined. The multi-view video may be updated through adding the at least one digital content into the at least one target region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jie Yang, Qi ZHANG, Guosheng SUN, Gaoyuan ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11827293
    Abstract: A system comprises a processor and a memory storing instructions which when executed by the processor configure the processor to estimate a rack force for a steering system of a vehicle based on current driving and environmental conditions and estimate a health of an actuator of the steering system of the vehicle. The instructions configure the processor to estimate maximum achievable angle, velocity, and acceleration for the actuator of the steering system based on the estimated rack force and the estimated health of the actuator. The instructions configure the processor to provide to the steering system a path planned for the vehicle based on the estimated maximum achievable angle, velocity, and acceleration for the actuator of the steering system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Wen-Chiao Lin, Ibrahim A. Badiru, Alexander M. Allan, Bo Yu, Qi Zhang, Christopher C. Au
  • Publication number: 20230379373
    Abstract: An information switching and sharing method, a device, an electronic apparatus, and a storage medium are provided. The method is applied to a client of a sharee, and the method includes: receiving a first page shared by a client of a sharer, in a free browsing mode, wherein the shared first page comprises a link to a second page, and the free browsing mode is a mode in which a page is freely browsed by the client of the sharee; and jumping to the second page in response to a detection of a trigger operation on the link in the shared first page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Xiaotao NIE, Qianyi XU, Guanghan ZHANG, Jingyi ZHANG, Zhihui HA, Zhongyang GUO, Tao CHEN, Yutao WU, Qi ZHANG, Mingzhe RUAN, Junmin SONG, Minming ZHOU, Yin SHI, Bin ZHU, Shuhan LU, Xi HU
  • Patent number: 11822188
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pixel electrode and a liquid crystal display panel. A first side electrode and a second side electrode are respectively connected to both ends of a first trunk electrode, and a third side electrode and a fourth side electrode are respectively disposed on sides of the first side electrode and the second side electrode away from a branch electrode. Each of the first side electrode and the second side electrode is provided with a notch at a junction with the first trunk electrode, and the two notches are respectively disposed on the sides of the first side electrode and the second side electrode away from the branch electrode, which can relieve dark lines at pixel boundaries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qi Zhang, Yoonsung Um, Wu Cao
  • Patent number: 11819734
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing a virtual fitness application are disclosed. Embodiments may be built for various platforms, including web browsers and mobile phones. One embodiment uses pose estimation to count the repetitive motions of a fitness activity (e.g., running). In one embodiment, to count the repetitive motions, a repetitive motion counting process is used that is based on computing differences of Y-coordinates of key points of the user. The repetitive motion counting process includes selecting a proper pose of the user; computing one or more delta values (corresponding to Y-coordinate changes of the key points); and counting a given user movement as a repetitive motion based on a function (e.g., average) of the delta values. One embodiment uses the pose estimation and repetitive motion count results to provide a gamified experience, for example, a leaderboard, a stats report, instant visual feedback, badges, coins, and a social experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: NEX Team Inc.
    Inventors: Keng Fai Lee, Qi Zhang, Man Hon Chan, On Loy Sung, Jorge Fino
  • Publication number: 20230366770
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for on-line detecting the package airtightness of cigarette packet, which comprises a first conveyor belt; a plurality of detection box bases arranged on the first conveyor belt at preset intervals, wherein the cigarette packets are sequentially conveyed onto each detection box base; a second conveyor belt arranged above the first conveyor belt, and the central plane of the second conveyor belt being in coincide with the central plane of the first conveyor belt; a plurality of detection box covers arranged on the second conveyor belt at preset intervals, wherein each detection box cover is provided with a slit on one side face, and the detection box cover positioned on the lower end face of the second conveyor belt is cooperated with the detection box base directly below the second conveyor belt during the detection; and a detection probe aligned with the slit during the detection so as to detect the package airtightness of the cigarette packet positioned within the det
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Bin LI, Shuang WANG, Le WANG, Ruilin HU, Jiakang LI, Ke ZHANG, Nan DENG, Feng HUANG, Qi ZHANG, Lili FU, Mingjian ZHANG, Bing WANG
  • Publication number: 20230366304
    Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of in-situ development of shale oil resources and consists of a device and technique for simulating the propagation of shale fractures under the influence of high-temperature convective heat. The apparatus is comprised of a data collecting and processing system, a high-temperature thermal fluid generator, a high-pressure pumping device, and a shale reactor. The thermal fluid generator for high temperatures consists of a fluid generator, a temperature controller, and a pressure controller. The shale, reaction kettle consists of an outer chamber, an outer chamber lid, a scaled rock cavity, and a shale sample. The outer cavity cover of the reactor is fitted with a simulated wellbore, the bottom end of the simulated wellbore penetrates the inner cavity cover and extends to the interior of the shale sample, and the top of the simulated wellbore is connected to a high-pressure constant-speed injection pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: China University of Petroleum (East China)
    Inventors: Chuanjin YAO, Jiao GE, Junwei HU, Liang XU, Qi ZHANG, Lei LI, Kai ZHANG, Jianchun XU
  • Patent number: 11815511
    Abstract: A time-resolved fluorescence kit for synchronously detecting 4,15-diacetoxyscirpenol, deoxynivalenol and T-2 toxin. The kit includes an immunochromatography time-resolved fluorescence test strip and a sample reaction bottle containing freeze-dried products of europium-labeled monoclonal antibodies of toxins, where the immunochromatography time-resolved fluorescence test strip includes a liner, where a water absorption pad, a detection pad and a sample pad are sequentially attached to one side of the liner from top to bottom, adjacent pads are connected in an overlapping manner at a joint, the detection pad uses a nitrocellulose membrane as a base pad, a transverse quality control line and detection lines are arranged on the nitrocellulose membrane from top to bottom, the quality control line is coated with a rabbit antimouse polyclonal antibody, the three detection lines are located below the quality control line, and the detection lines each are coated with a toxin-protein conjugate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: OIL CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: Qi Zhang, Xiaoqian Tang, Yizhen Bai, Wen Zhang, Peiwu Li
  • Patent number: 11812693
    Abstract: A hand-propelled power tool includes a main body and a handle device connected to the main body. The handle device includes a rod body connected to the main body extending along a first straight line and an adjustment assembly connected to the rod body comprising an operating piece capable of sliding along the first straight line relative to the rod body. The adjustment assembly has a locked state and an unlocked state, the operating piece is operative to slide along the rod body to switch the adjustment assembly between the locked state and the unlocked state, when the adjustment assembly is in the unlocked state, the handle device is operative to rotate relative to the main body, and, when the adjustment assembly is in the locked state, the handle device is fixedly connected to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshinari Yamaoka, Qi Zhang, Fangjie Nie, Shichang Fu
  • Patent number: 11809380
    Abstract: An information sharing method, an apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: determining, in response to a file sharing request initiated by a sharing party, a file-for-sharing corresponding to the file sharing request; determining a sharing strategy for the file-for-sharing based on attribute information of the file-for-sharing; and sharing, based on the sharing strategy, the file-for-sharing within a preset sharing range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: BEIJING BYTEDANCE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhihui Ha, Qianyi Xu, Guanghan Zhang, Jingyi Zhang, Xiaotao Nie, Zhongyang Guo, Tao Chen, Yutao Wu, Qi Zhang, Rundong Liu, Shun Huang, Minming Zhou, Gewei Yang, Jiaqi Chen, Yin Shi, Bin Zhu, Shuhan Lu
  • Patent number: 11809896
    Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving, by a risk score module, a blockchain transaction proposal, obtaining transaction proposal data, obtaining external data, computing a risk score from the transaction proposal data and the external data, comparing the risk score to a risk score threshold, providing a commitment decision, based on the comparison, and one of committing or rejecting an endorsed transaction corresponding to the transaction proposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Salman Abdul Baset, Qi Zhang, Petr Novotny