Patents by Inventor Qi Zhu

Qi Zhu 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: 10633883
    Abstract: A lighting system for a portable shelter is disclosed herein. The lighting system includes at least one light bar, the at least one light bar including a plurality of spaced-apart lights, the at least one light bar configured to be attached to one or more frame members of a portable shelter; and a power module unit, the power module unit configured to be electrically coupled to the at least one light bar so as to provide power to the plurality of spaced-apart lights. In one or more embodiments, the lighting system may further include one or more fastener devices for attaching the at least one light bar to one or more frame members of a portable shelter, and at least one wire connector device for electrically coupling the at least one light bar to the power module unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Sunjoy Industries Group Ltd.
    Inventor: Qi Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200120773
    Abstract: A semiconductor device for outputting a control parameter includes a receiving unit, a storage unit and an output unit. The semiconductor device also contains antenna connections, supply connections and at least one output connection for outputting a control parameter signal. The receiving unit contains connections for connection to an antenna, from which the receiving unit receives signals. The receiving unit converts the signals received from the antenna into data. The data are stored in the storage unit. The semiconductor device outputs an output signal at the output connection on the basis of the data stored in the storage unit. The semiconductor device additionally contains a calculation unit which determines the operating hours (time) of the semiconductor device. The output signal depends both on the data stored in the storage unit and on the determined operating hours (time).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Doris KEITEL-SCHULZ, Matthias SCHNEIDER, Qi ZHU, Dieter ZIPPRICK
  • Patent number: 10535155
    Abstract: Systems and methods for articulated pose estimation are provided. Some embodiments include training a convolutional neural network for object pose estimation, which includes receiving a two-dimensional training image of an articulated object that has a plurality of components and identifying, from the two-dimensional training image, at least one key point for each of the plurality of components. Some embodiments also include testing the accuracy of the object pose estimation, which includes visualizing a three or more dimensional pose of each of the plurality of components of the articulated object from a two-dimensional testing image and providing data related to the visualization for output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Zhe Cao, Qi Zhu, Yaser Sheikh, Suhas E. Chelian
  • Publication number: 20190338550
    Abstract: A lighting system for a portable shelter is disclosed herein. The lighting system includes at least one light bar, the at least one light bar including a plurality of spaced-apart lights, the at least one light bar configured to be attached to one or more frame members of a portable shelter; and a power module unit, the power module unit configured to be electrically coupled to the at least one light bar so as to provide power to the plurality of spaced-apart lights. In one or more embodiments, the lighting system may further include one or more fastener devices for attaching the at least one light bar to one or more frame members of a portable shelter, and at least one wire connector device for electrically coupling the at least one light bar to the power module unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Qi Zhu
  • Patent number: 10308334
    Abstract: The present invention provides a self-draining oil buoyancy regulating device for underwater robots, wherein the accumulator, lower hatch cover, hatch trunk, upper hatch cover and bladder are connected; the water-proof connector is fixed on the upper hatch cover; the depth-pressure sensor is settled on the lower hatch cover; the upper valve block, hydraulic-operated check valve and lower valve block are connected; the lower valve block is fixed on the lower hatch cover; the pump outlet pressure sensor and the accumulator pressure sensor are on the lower valve block; the directional valve and the upper valve block are connected; the hydraulic pump motor assembly and the relief valve are both connected with the lower valve block; the depth-pressure sensor, pump outlet pressure sensor and accumulator pressure sensor are all connected with the control panel; the control panel is connected with the external power supply and the host computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Changlin Kang, Chunlin Zhou, Rong Xiong, Qi Zhu, Qiuguo Zhu, Yong Liu
  • Publication number: 20190136538
    Abstract: An outdoor shelter and a rail system for the outdoor shelter are disclosed herein. The outdoor shelter includes at least one pair of support post members, each pair of support post members comprising a first support post member being spaced apart from a second support post member; a first guide rail member coupled to the first support post member; a second guide rail member coupled to the second support post member; and a shade support pole member slidably coupled to the first and second guide rail members, the shade support pole member being coupled to an end portion of a shade member of the outdoor shelter, and the shade support pole member configured to be slidably displaced along the lengths of the first and second guide rail members so as to allow an amount by which the shade member overhangs a side of the outdoor shelter to be user-adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Lianzhang Pan, Qi Zhu
  • Publication number: 20190122380
    Abstract: Systems and methods for articulated pose estimation are provided. Some embodiments include training a convolutional neural network for object pose estimation, which includes receiving a two-dimensional training image of an articulated object that has a plurality of components and identifying, from the two-dimensional training image, at least one key point for each of the plurality of components. Some embodiments also include testing the accuracy of the object pose estimation, which includes visualizing a three or more dimensional pose of each of the plurality of components of the articulated object from a two-dimensional testing image and providing data related to the visualization for output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Zhe Cao, Qi Zhu, Yaser Sheikh, Suhas E. Chelian
  • Publication number: 20180208284
    Abstract: The present invention provides a self-draining oil buoyancy regulating device for underwater robots, wherein the accumulator, lower hatch cover, hatch trunk, upper hatch cover and bladder are fixedly connected in sequence; the water-proof connector is fixed on the upper hatch cover; the depth-pressure sensor is settled on the lower hatch cover to check the underwater pressure; the upper valve block, hydraulic-operated check valve and lower valve block are connected though piping in sequence; the lower valve block is fixed on the lower hatch cover; the pump outlet pressure sensor and the accumulator pressure sensor are settled on the lower valve block; the directional valve and the upper valve block are connected through piping; the hydraulic pump motor assembly and the relief valve are both connected with the lower valve block through piping; the depth-pressure sensor, pump outlet pressure sensor and accumulator pressure sensor are all connected with the control panel; the control panel is connected with the
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Changlin Kang, Chunlin Zhou, Rong Xiong, Qi Zhu, Qiuguo Zhu, Yong Liu
  • Patent number: 10019594
    Abstract: A computer system, computer product, and method for accessing a secure store, which includes receiving a request to access a secure store, checking the file path of the request to make sure it exists in the secure store, verifying security parameters from the process at the file system filter layer, saving the PID of the process by the file system filter layer, comparing the saved PID to the process's PID, and allowing the process to access the path in the secure store specified in the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Zhu, Jian Yin, Fei Jing
  • Publication number: 20180180431
    Abstract: Systems and methods of determining commute tolerance areas are provided. For instance, profile data associated with a user can be obtained. Transportation data associated with a geographic area can be obtained. The geographic area can be determined based at least in part on the profile data. A frequently traveled commute of the user within the geographic area can be determined based at least in part on an origin location and a destination location. The origin location and the destination location can be determined based at least in part on the profile data. A commute time associated with the frequently traveled commute can be determined based at least in part on the origin location and the destination location and the transportation data. A commute tolerance area within the geographic area can be determined based at least in part on commute time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Jennifer Su, Qi Zhu
  • Patent number: 9905006
    Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry implements registration on a medical image and each of a plurality of reference images. The processing circuitry performs deformation on the medical image based on a result of the registration. The processing circuitry sets a first region of interest on the deformed medical image. The processing circuitry sets on at least two of the plurality of reference images, a second region of interest corresponding to the first region of interest. The processing circuitry retrieves from the reference images on which the second region of interest is set, a reference image similar to an image in the first region of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Qi Zhu, Qiqi Xu, Xiaojing Wang, Fanjie Meng
  • Publication number: 20170329988
    Abstract: A computer system, computer product, and method for accessing a secure store, which includes receiving a request to access a secure store, checking the file path of the request to make sure it exists in the secure store, verifying security parameters from the process at the file system filter layer, saving the PID of the process by the file system filter layer, comparing the saved PID to the process's PID, and allowing the process to access the path in the secure store specified in the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Qi Zhu, Jian Yin, Fei Jing
  • Publication number: 20170310740
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a system for distributing information in a graphic code. The method includes acquiring an identification code in a selected graphic code; sending to a server a first update request including the identification code when the identification code does not exist; receiving first response information fed back by the server; starting, according to the application program identifier in the first response information, an application program corresponding to the application program identifier. When an identification code of a graphic code does not exist in an electronic device, an application program identifier corresponding to the identification code is requested from a server, and an application program corresponding to the application program identifier is started. Thus, a probability that information in a graphic code can be successfully processed is relatively high, and a success rate of identifying a graphic code is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Zhandong Wang, Jingyu Lai, Qi Zhu, Zhengang Xie
  • Patent number: 9800293
    Abstract: A near-field-communication (NFC) system includes an NFC-enabled indicia reader and a second NFC-enabled device. The NFC-enabled indicia reader is configured to receive software-configuration data from another NFC-enabled device. The NFC system is configured to update the NFC-enabled indicia reader with the software-configuration data of the second-NFC enabled device when the indicia reader is positioned in proximity to the second NFC-enabled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor Smith, Mark Schmidt, Dayaker Mupkala, Manjunatha Aswathanarayana Swamy, Mika Majapuro, Qi Zhu, Xiaodong Zhou, Zhiqiang Yuan, Qinrong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20170240651
    Abstract: Disclosed is an AGR2 blocking monoclonal antibody, and in particular, a humanized monoclonal antibody for blocking AGR2. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing the antibody and a method for preparing the same, and a use of the antibody in blocking tumor growth and metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Dawei LI, Zhenghua WU, Hao GUO, Qi ZHU, Dhahiri S. MASHAUSI
  • Patent number: 9736228
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a system for distributing information in a graphic code. The method includes acquiring an identification code in a selected graphic code; when the identification code does not exist, sending to a server a first update request including the identification code; receiving first response information fed back by the server; starting, according to the application program identifier in the first response information, an application program corresponding to the application program identifier. When an identification code of a graphic code does not exist in an electronic device, an application program identifier corresponding to the identification code is requested from a server, and an application program corresponding to the application program identifier is started. So a probability that information in a graphic code can be successfully processed is relatively high, and a success rate of identifying a graphic code is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhandong Wang, Jingyu Lai, Qi Zhu, Zhengang Xie
  • Patent number: 9659183
    Abstract: A computer system, computer product, and method for accessing a secure store, which includes receiving a request to access a secure store, checking the file path of the request to make sure it exists in the secure store, verifying security parameters from the process at the file system filter layer, saving the PID of the process by the file system filter layer, comparing the saved PID to the process's PID, and allowing the process to access the path in the secure store specified in the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Zhu, Jian Yin, Fei Jing
  • Patent number: 9574012
    Abstract: Disclosed is an AGR2 blocking monoclonal antibody, and in particular, a humanized monoclonal antibody for blocking AGR2. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing the antibody and a method for preparing the same, and a use of the antibody in blocking tumor growth and metastasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignees: Sanofi (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    Inventors: Dawei Li, Zhenghua Wu, Hao Guo, Qi Zhu, Dhahiri S. Mashausi
  • Patent number: 9458821
    Abstract: A rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine has a rotor blade. A strip-member blade accessory is mounted to one of the rotor blade surfaces that stretches under normal operating conditions of the wind turbine. The blade accessory has a base portion. An attachment layer connects the base portion to the rotor blade surface and has a lower shear modulus than the base portion to allow for shear slippage between the base portion and the underlying rotor blade surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Eric Morgan Jacobsen, Bruce Clark Busbey, Qi Zhu, Scott Gabell Riddell, Juergen Esser, Jan Willem Bakhuis, Pradeepa Nagabhushana
  • Patent number: D866697
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Qi Zhu