Patents by Inventor Robert Chu

Robert Chu 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: 11760165
    Abstract: A heating device for heating fluids, such as water or a liquid coolant, for application in electric or hybrid vehicles, where the absence of an internal combustion engine or its shorter time of use requires using heating devices for heating either the passenger compartment or other parts of the vehicle that require it. The heating device is provided with a configuration which limits the temperature to the temperature at which heat exchange occurs between the heat generation source and the liquid to be heated, such that the liquid does not generate precipitates, prolonging the service life of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Chu, Sven Schumm, Mario Hoppe, Carlos Manuel Castaño González, Julio Abraham Carrera Garcia, Matías Baleato Peón, Alejandro Vargas Curto
  • Patent number: 11619421
    Abstract: A continuous-flow heater is described, with a housing made from an aluminium-based alloy, in which a flow channel for a fluid to be heated extends from an inlet to an outlet, and a heating plate which is arranged in the housing, with a substrate made from steel, which carries heating conductor tracks, a frame embedded in a wall of the housing, wherein the heating plate forms one wall of the flow channel in the housing, and is welded to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: BorgWarner Ludwigsburg GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Chu, Rob Zheng
  • Patent number: 11151479
    Abstract: Computer-based models can be developed, deployed, and managed in an automated manner. For example, a model building tool can be selected based on the model building tool being compatible with one or more parameters. A first machine-learning model can be generated using the model building tool and trained using a training dataset. The first machine-learning model can then be used to perform a task. Thereafter, a new model-building tool can be selected based on the new model-building tool being compatible with the one or more parameters. A second machine-learning model can be generated using the new model-building tool and trained using the training dataset. The accuracy of the first machine-learning model can be compared to the accuracy of the second machine-learning model. Based on the second machine-learning model being more accurate, the second machine-learning model can be used to perform the particular task rather than the first machine-learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: SAS INSTITUTE INC.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Wenjie Bao, Glen Joseph Clingroth
  • Publication number: 20210108826
    Abstract: A continuous-flow heater is described, with a housing made from an aluminium-based alloy, in which a flow channel for a fluid to be heated extends from an inlet to an outlet, and a heating plate which is arranged in the housing, with a substrate made from steel, which carries heating conductor tracks, a frame embedded in a wall of the housing, wherein the heating plate forms one wall of the flow channel in the housing, and is welded to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Chu, Rob Zheng
  • Publication number: 20210042659
    Abstract: Computer-based models can be developed, deployed, and managed in an automated manner. For example, a model building tool can be selected based on the model building tool being compatible with one or more parameters. A first machine-learning model can be generated using the model building tool and trained using a training dataset. The first machine-learning model can then be used to perform a task. Thereafter, a new model-building tool can be selected based on the new model-building tool being compatible with the one or more parameters. A second machine-learning model can be generated using the new model-building tool and trained using the training dataset. The accuracy of the first machine-learning model can be compared to the accuracy of the second machine-learning model. Based on the second machine-learning model being more accurate, the second machine-learning model can be used to perform the particular task rather than the first machine-learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Wenjie Bao, Glen Joseph Clingroth
  • Patent number: 10860950
    Abstract: Computer-based models can be developed, deployed, and managed in an automated manner. For example, a model building tool can be selected based on the model building tool being compatible with one or more parameters. A first machine-learning model can be generated using the model building tool and trained using a training dataset. The first machine-learning model can then be used to perform a task. Thereafter, a new model-building tool can be selected based on the new model-building tool being compatible with the one or more parameters. A second machine-learning model can be generated using the new model-building tool and trained using the training dataset. The accuracy of the first machine-learning model can be compared to the accuracy of the second machine-learning model. Based on the second machine-learning model being more accurate, the second machine-learning model can be used to perform the particular task rather than the first machine-learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: SAS INSTITUTE INC.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Wenjie Bao, Glenn Joseph Clingroth
  • Publication number: 20200317027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating device for heating fluids, such as water or a liquid coolant, for example, which can be applied in electric or hybrid vehicles, for example, where the absence of an internal combustion engine or its shorter time of use requires using heating devices for heating either the passenger compartment or other parts of the vehicle that require it. The present invention is characterized by a configuration which limits the temperature to the temperature at which heat exchange occurs between the heat generation source and the liquid to be heated, such that the liquid does not generate precipitates, prolonging the service life of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain, S.L.U.
    Inventors: Robert Chu, Sven Schumm, Mario Hoppe, Carlos Manuel Castaño González, Julio Abraham Carrera Garcia, Matías Baleato Peón, Alejandro Vargas Curto
  • Publication number: 20180060759
    Abstract: Computer-based models can be developed, deployed, and managed in an automated manner. For example, a model building tool can be selected based on the model building tool being compatible with one or more parameters. A first machine-learning model can be generated using the model building tool and trained using a training dataset. The first machine-learning model can then be used to perform a task. Thereafter, a new model-building tool can be selected based on the new model-building tool being compatible with the one or more parameters. A second machine-learning model can be generated using the new model-building tool and trained using the training dataset. The accuracy of the first machine-learning model can be compared to the accuracy of the second machine-learning model. Based on the second machine-learning model being more accurate, the second machine-learning model can be used to perform the particular task rather than the first machine-learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Wenjie Bao, Glenn Joseph Clingroth
  • Patent number: 8214308
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for updating champion predictive models that operate within a production environment. A system and method can include evaluating the predictive model performance of a champion predictive model. Based upon an indication of decay of predictive model performance of the champion predictive model, a corrective action is performed to correct the performance of the champion predictive model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventor: Chengwen Robert Chu
  • Patent number: 7969685
    Abstract: A DFH (Dynamic Flying Height) type slider ABS design has a stable flying height and a DFH efficiency that is uniform across the entire disk surface. These properties are a result of embedding the read/write head and heater in a trapezoidally bridged micro-pad having a very small surface area. The micro-pad is surrounded by a wing-like structure that projects from a central rail in the ABS and the micro pad is connected to an inner edge of that structure by a bridge having a trapezoidal shape. The trapezoidal shape responds effectively to variations in air flow direction and pressure point as the slider moves across the disk surface and, as a result, provides the uniform DFH efficiency. At the same time, the projecting wings and adjacent topology help to direct the airflow around the micro-pad and provide the stable flying height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: SAE Magnetics (HK) Ltd.
    Inventors: Xinjiang Shen, Zhu Feng, Ellis Cha, Robert Chu
  • Patent number: 7818286
    Abstract: A computer-implemented dimension engine that automatically identifies the market segments represented in user-specified input data. The dimension engine creates new dimension variables based on those segments that most accurately predict the outcomes of a target variable. A data store is used to store the input data. A decision tree processing module determines a subset of the dimension variables to split the input data. The splitting of the dimension variables predicts the target variable. A multi-dimension viewer generates a report using the determined dimension variables subset and the splitting of the dimension variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Susan Christine Tideman, Tonya Kelsey Chapman
  • Patent number: 7809729
    Abstract: A model repository is provided for storing selected data models generated by a data mining application. The model repository may include one or more index data structures for storing attributes of the models within the model repository. A user may then search through the one or more indexes in order to find a model that suits his or her needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Susan Christine Tideman
  • Patent number: 7689572
    Abstract: A model repository is provided for storing selected data models generated by a data mining application. Associated with the model repository is a model repository facility that is preferably integrated into the data mining application and enables operations, such as the exportation of useful models to the model repository. The model repository may also include one or more searchable index data structures for storing attributes of the models within the model repository. These indexes may include a main index that contains attributes of all the models stored in the model repository, and one or more special indexes, such as a tree-type index and mini-index, that contain the attributes of a particular sub-set of the models stored in the model repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Susan Christine Tideman
  • Publication number: 20100039732
    Abstract: A DFH (Dynamic Flying Height) type slider ABS design has a stable flying height and a DFH efficiency that is uniform across the entire disk surface. These properties are a result of embedding the read/write head and heater in a trapezoidally bridged micro-pad having a very small surface area. The micro-pad is surrounded by a wing-like structure that projects from a central rail in the ABS and the micro pad is connected to an inner edge of that structure by a bridge having a trapezoidal shape. The trapezoidal shape responds effectively to variations in air flow direction and pressure point as the slider moves across the disk surface and, as a result, provides the uniform DFH efficiency. At the same time, the projecting wings and adjacent topology help to direct the airflow around the micro-pad and provide the stable flying height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Xinjiang Shen, Zhu Feng, Ellis Cha, Robert Chu
  • Publication number: 20090262458
    Abstract: A DFH (Dynamic Flying Height) type slider ABS design has significantly improved DFH efficiency and a decreased sensitivity of flying height to both ambient conditions and disk surface variations. This is a result of embedding the read/write head and heater in a micro-pad having a very small surface area. The micro-pad is surrounded by a wing-like structure that projects from a central rail in the ABS. The micro-pad is separated from the central rail by a surrounding trench whose depth can be varied to tune the DFH efficiency. The small surface area of the micro-pad reduces the air pressure at the read/write head and the projecting wings and adjacent topology help to direct the airflow around the micro-pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Xinjiang Shen, Zhu Feng, Ellis Cha, Robert Chu
  • Publication number: 20090106178
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for updating champion predictive models that operate within a production environment. A system and method can include evaluating the predictive model performance of a champion predictive model. Based upon an indication of decay of predictive model performance of the champion predictive model, a corrective action is performed to correct the performance of the champion predictive model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Chengwen Robert Chu
  • Publication number: 20070168336
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a searchable data service are described. The searchable data service may be implemented as a Web service with a Web service interface that allows the storage of locators and other attributes associated with entities stored in a data store in a searchable index. The attributes may be expressed as {name, value} pairs. The interface may allow client applications to query the searchable index to retrieve locators for entities in the backend data store according to the attributes associated with each locator. Search speed may be automatically optimized using, for example, indexes, query planning, and parallelism. The searchable data service provides a searchable index and is not a data store per se. The searchable data service separates searching and indexing of data from the actual storage of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick Ransil, Aleksey Martynov, James Larson, James Collette, Robert Chu, Partha Saha
  • Patent number: 7039622
    Abstract: A computer-implemented knowledge repository data interface system and method for use by client applications to interact with a plurality of knowledge repositories. The knowledge repositories contain analytical models of interest to the client applications. A request handling module receives requests regarding the models from one of the client applications over a network. Knowledge repository application programming interfaces (APIs) are used to retrieve data about the models in the knowledge repositories based upon the received requests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventor: Chengwen Robert Chu
  • Patent number: 6920458
    Abstract: A model repository is provided for storing selected data models generated by a data mining application. The model repository is a structure that may be organized into a plurality of levels, including a project level, a diagram level, and a model level. The project level may include one or more diagrams, each of which describes a particular set of model specifications. Each diagram may then be associated with one or more models. Associated with the model repository is a model repository facility that is preferably integrated into the data mining application and enables operations, such as the exportation of useful models to the model repository. The model repository may also include one or more index data structures for storing attributes of the models within the model repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Chengwen Robert Chu, Susan Christine Tideman
  • Publication number: 20030065663
    Abstract: A computer-implemented knowledge repository data interface system and method for use by client applications to interact with a plurality of knowledge repositories. The knowledge repositories contain analytical models of interest to the client applications. A request handling module receives requests regarding the models from one of the client applications over a network. Knowledge repository application programming interfaces (APIs) are used to retrieve data about the models in the knowledge repositories based upon the received requests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Chengwen Robert Chu