Patents by Inventor Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
Samuel Hong-Yen Pai 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: 10737902Abstract: A device and method for storing cables commonly associated with mobile devices. A platform of the device has two posts around which a cable is wound, and a flexible cover attached to the posts that can fully enclose the cable and platform when closed. While remaining attached to the posts, the cover can be opened to allow access to the cavity for winding or unwinding the cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Inventor: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Publication number: 20200115184Abstract: A device and method for storing cables commonly associated with mobile devices. A platform of the device has two posts around which a cable is wound, and a flexible cover attached to the posts that can fully enclose the cable and platform when closed. While remaining attached to the posts, the cover can be opened to allow access to the cavity for winding or unwinding the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Patent number: 9959719Abstract: An entry sensor, which supports either wireless or wired operation, facilitates installation and is adjustable for gaps between a building entry barrier such as a door or window and the surrounding frame. The sensor, which may be implemented as a single piece design, includes an adjustment mechanism that enables an installer to vary the extension of the sensor to match the actual gap so that the sensor properly secures the building entry when closed. The sensor includes a detector that determines the state of a switch that is responsive to the movement of a plunger mechanism, where the state is indicative whether the building entry barrier is opened or closed, and that may determine whether the sensor is tampered with. The sensor also may facilitate battery replacement that protects the associated circuitry during the replacement.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Salus North America, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Wai-Leung Ha, Shen Owyang, Dick Kwai Chan, Wai Yin Shum, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Guang Quan Feng
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Publication number: 20170365142Abstract: An entry sensor, which supports either wireless or wired operation, facilitates installation and is adjustable for gaps between a building entry barrier such as a door or window and the surrounding frame. The sensor, which may be implemented as a single piece design, includes an adjustment mechanism that enables an installer to vary the extension of the sensor to match the actual gap so that the sensor properly secures the building entry when closed. The sensor includes a detector that determines the state of a switch that is responsive to the movement of a plunger mechanism, where the state is indicative whether the building entry barrier is opened or closed, and that may determine whether the sensor is tampered with. The sensor also may facilitate battery replacement that protects the associated circuitry during the replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Wai-Leung Ha, Shen Owyang, Dick Kwai Chan, Wai Yin Shum, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Guang Quan Feng
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Patent number: 9761098Abstract: An entry sensor, which supports either wireless or wired operation, facilitates installation and is adjustable for gaps between a building entry barrier such as a door or window and the surrounding frame. The sensor, which may be implemented as a single piece design, includes an adjustment mechanism that enables an installer to vary the extension of the sensor to match the actual gap so that the sensor properly secures the building entry when closed. The sensor includes a detector that determines the state of a switch that is responsive to the movement of a plunger mechanism, where the state is indicative whether the building entry barrier is opened or closed, and that may determine whether the sensor is tampered with. The sensor also may facilitate battery replacement that protects the associated circuitry during the replacement.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Salus Controls, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Wai-Leung Ha, Shen Owyang, Dick Chan, Wai Yin Shum, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Guang Quan Feng
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Publication number: 20160196729Abstract: An entry sensor, which supports either wireless or wired operation, facilitates installation and is adjustable for gaps between a building entry barrier such as a door or window and the surrounding frame. The sensor, which may be implemented as a single piece design, includes an adjustment mechanism that enables an installer to vary the extension of the sensor to match the actual gap so that the sensor properly secures the building entry when closed. The sensor includes a detector that determines the state of a switch that is responsive to the movement of a plunger mechanism, where the state is indicative whether the building entry barrier is opened or closed, and that may determine whether the sensor is tampered with. The sensor also may facilitate battery replacement that protects the associated circuitry during the replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Wai-Leung Ha, Shen Owyang, Dick Chan, Wai Yin Shum, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Guang Quan Feng
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Patent number: 8561205Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for distributing and viewing electronic documents. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for distributing electronic versions of printed documents comprising a memory device and a distribution system. The memory device is in operable communication with a content provider and stores at least one electronic document file that is based at least in part on a source electronic document provided by the content provider, wherein the source electronic document is an electronic version of a printed document.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Zinio, LLCInventors: Kevin McCurdy, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, John Kelleher, Richard Maggiotto
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Patent number: 7765308Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Patent number: 7290285Abstract: A system for distributing an electronic version of a printed document is disclosed. The system comprises a memory device storing at least one document file that is based at least in part on a source document, which is an electronic version of a printed document. The system further comprises a distribution system programmed for: responding to requests from a client for delivery of a document file; retrieving a file copy from the memory device; assigning at least one right to the file copy, the right defining at least one action capable of being performed on at least a portion of the file copy; encrypting the file copy with a key based at least in part on the identity of the client and on the at least one right; and providing the encrypted file copy, with the associated key, to the client.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2001Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Zinio Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kevin McCurdy, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, John Kelleher, Richard Maggiotto
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Publication number: 20070193834Abstract: A method and system for remotely monitoring deliveries, the method and system include detecting an arrival of a delivery at an access point and notifying a monitoring center of the arrival of the delivery at the access point. The method and system include verifying at least one verification detail, which correlates to the delivery, and sending a configuration signal from the monitoring center to the access point, which has instructions for controlling an entrance at the access point. The method and system can further include sending a second configuration signal from the monitoring center to the access point, which has instructions for controlling an entrance at the access point upon completion of the delivery. The method and system can further include sending an indication signal from the monitoring center to the access point, which has instructions for controlling an indicator at the access point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Robert L. Hansen, Walter T. Schneider, Richard D. Hewitt, Gene C. Brierton, Michael J. Welf
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Publication number: 20030140114Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Patent number: 6560651Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Publication number: 20020107941Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Applicant: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Publication number: 20020091799Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Publication number: 20020059363Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 1999Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: DONALD R. KATZ, EDWIN J. LAU, TIMOTHY MOTT, SCOTT A. BRENNEMAN, BENJAMIN CHE-MING JUN, SAMUEL HONG-YEN PAI
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Publication number: 20020035697Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for distributing and viewing electronic documents. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for distributing electronic versions of printed documents comprising a memory device and a distribution system. The memory device is in operable communication with a content provider and stores at least one electronic document file that is based at least in part on a source electronic document provided by the content provider, wherein the source electronic document is an electronic version of a printed document.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventors: Kevin McCurdy, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, John Kelleher, Richard Maggiotto
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Patent number: 6170060Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for targeting a digital information playback device. A device ID and or a group ID is embedded in the playback device. A device ID or a group ID is also embedded in a digital information file. Upon receiving the digital information file, the device ID or the group ID of the playback device is compared to that contained in the digital information file. The digital information file is then played if either the device ID or the group ID of the digital information file matches that of the playback device.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1997Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Mott, Guy Story, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Paul Kocher
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Patent number: 5926624Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1996Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai