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).

  • Patent number: 10737902
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
  • Publication number: 20200115184
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventor: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
  • Patent number: 9959719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20170365142
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Wai-Leung Ha, Shen Owyang, Dick Kwai Chan, Wai Yin Shum, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Guang Quan Feng
  • Patent number: 9761098
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20160196729
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Wai-Leung Ha, Shen Owyang, Dick Chan, Wai Yin Shum, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Guang Quan Feng
  • Patent number: 8561205
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Zinio, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin McCurdy, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, John Kelleher, Richard Maggiotto
  • Patent number: 7765308
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Audible, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
  • Patent number: 7290285
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Zinio Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin McCurdy, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, John Kelleher, Richard Maggiotto
  • Publication number: 20070193834
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Robert L. Hansen, Walter T. Schneider, Richard D. Hewitt, Gene C. Brierton, Michael J. Welf
  • Publication number: 20030140114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
  • Patent number: 6560651
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Audible, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
  • Publication number: 20020107941
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: Audible, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
  • Publication number: 20020091799
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: Audible, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
  • Publication number: 20020059363
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: DONALD R. KATZ, EDWIN J. LAU, TIMOTHY MOTT, SCOTT A. BRENNEMAN, BENJAMIN CHE-MING JUN, SAMUEL HONG-YEN PAI
  • Publication number: 20020035697
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Kevin McCurdy, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, John Kelleher, Richard Maggiotto
  • Patent number: 6170060
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Audible, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mott, Guy Story, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, Paul Kocher
  • Patent number: 5926624
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Audible, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai