Patents by Inventor Shan Bao

Shan Bao 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: 11940798
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle configured to autonomously pass a cyclist includes an imaging device and processing circuitry configured to receive information from the imaging device. Additionally, the processing circuitry of the autonomous vehicle is configured to identify a cyclist passing situation based on the information received from the imaging device, and plan a path of an autonomous vehicle based on the cyclist passing situation. The autonomous vehicle also includes a positioning system and the processing circuitry is further configured to receive information from the positioning system, determine if the cyclist passing situation is sufficiently identified, and identify the cyclist passing situation based on the information from the imaging device and the positioning system when the cyclist passing situation is not sufficiently identified based on the information received from the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignees: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Michael J. Delp, Ruijia Feng, Shan Bao
  • Patent number: 11565693
    Abstract: Systems and methods for distracted driving detection are described. A method includes receiving proximate vehicle data about a proximate vehicle proximate to the host vehicle. The method also includes estimating one or more baselines for a predetermined future time for the proximate vehicle from the proximate vehicle data. The method further includes comparing current kinematic data of the proximate vehicle data for the predetermined future time to the one or more baselines. The method includes generating distraction flags associated with the proximate vehicle based on the comparison. The method also includes controlling one or more vehicle systems of the host vehicle based on the generated distraction flags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Amin Tahmasbi-Sarvestani, Shan Bao, Fred Feng, Judy Jin, Wenbo Sun
  • Patent number: 10788834
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle can plan a path of the autonomous vehicle at an intersection where cyclists are also present. The autonomous vehicle includes an imaging device and processing circuitry configured to receive information from the imaging device and then identify a position of a cyclist in a traffic intersection based on the information from the imaging device. Additionally, a future path of the cyclist is predicted based on the position of the cyclist in the traffic intersection and a path of the autonomous vehicle is planned based on the predicted future path of the cyclist. Further, it can be determine if the cyclist followed the predicted future path, and the planned path of the autonomous vehicle is updated in response to the cyclist not following the predicted future path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignees: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Michael J. Delp, Ruijia Feng, Shan Bao
  • Publication number: 20200012286
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle configured to autonomously pass a cyclist includes an imaging device and processing circuitry configured to receive information from the imaging device. Additionally, the processing circuitry of the autonomous vehicle is configured to identify a cyclist passing situation based on the information received from the imaging device, and plan a path of an autonomous vehicle based on the cyclist passing situation. The autonomous vehicle also includes a positioning system and the processing circuitry is further configured to receive information from the positioning system, determine if the cyclist passing situation is sufficiently identified, and identify the cyclist passing situation based on the information from the imaging device and the positioning system when the cyclist passing situation is not sufficiently identified based on the information received from the imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicants: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Michael J. DELP, Ruijia Feng, Shan Bao
  • Publication number: 20200012285
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle can plan a path of the autonomous vehicle at an intersection where cyclists are also present. The autonomous vehicle includes an imaging device and processing circuitry configured to receive information from the imaging device and then identify a position of a cyclist in a traffic intersection based on the information from the imaging device. Additionally, a future path of the cyclist is predicted based on the position of the cyclist in the traffic intersection and a path of the autonomous vehicle is planned based on the predicted future path of the cyclist. Further, it can be determine if the cyclist followed the predicted future path, and the planned path of the autonomous vehicle is updated in response to the cyclist not following the predicted future path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicants: Toyota Research Institute, Inc., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Michael J. Delp, Ruijia Feng, Shan Bao
  • Publication number: 20190337512
    Abstract: Systems and methods for distracted driving detection are described. A method includes receiving proximate vehicle data about a proximate vehicle proximate to the host vehicle. The method also includes estimating one or more baselines for a predetermined future time for the proximate vehicle from the proximate vehicle data. The method further includes comparing current kinematic data of the proximate vehicle data for the predetermined future time to the one or more baselines. The method includes generating distraction flags associated with the proximate vehicle based on the comparison. The method also includes controlling one or more vehicle systems of the host vehicle based on the generated distraction flags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Amin Tahmasbi-Sarvestani, Shan Bao, Fred Feng, Judy Jin, Wenbo Sun
  • Patent number: 9981392
    Abstract: An arm unit having an improved configuration to simply change stiffness according to varying situations and a robot having the same are provided. The robot includes an arm unit, and a drive unit to drive the arm unit. The arm unit includes a plurality of links to come into rolling contact with one another via at least two regions thereof, and a plurality of wires penetrating the plurality of links to connect the links to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Yong Jae Kim, Sang bae Kim, Shan bao Cheng, Karl Iagnemma
  • Patent number: 9937324
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a variably flexible pipe including at least one flap member having variable flexibility and a tube formed of an elastically deformable material and accommodating the at least one flap member, and a manipulator having the same. The at least one flap member may include a plurality flap parts and a connection part to which one side of each of the plurality of flap parts is connected, and the tube changes pressure applied to the plurality of flap parts according to a controlled change of the inner pressure of the tube, thereby causing the variably flexible pipe to be effectively selectively maintained in a deformed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Yong Jae Kim, Shan Bao Cheng, Sang Bae Kim, Karl Iagnemma
  • Patent number: 9623197
    Abstract: A pressurized medical instrument may include a piston handle system, a locking release system and a pressure display system. The piston handle system may include a piston, a piston seal, a handle and a rear cover. The locking release system may include a push button, a fixed support, a locking block, one or more springs and a slide block. The pressure display system may include a coating, a gauge stand, a lateral board, a gauge stand seal ring, a pressure gauge seal ring, a snapper, a pressure gauge and a rotary Luer conical tapered fitting. The pressurized medical instrument may facilitate rapid boosting operation by two hands, vacuum pumping by two hands and rapid pressure relief by a single hand. The instrument is characterized by ease-of-operation, quick boosting and pressure relief for observing easily the pressure value at different operating angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: BEIJING DEMAX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Deng Qiang Jia, Qiang Li, Zhen Shan Bao
  • Patent number: 9411676
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for data transmission, comprising: generating the parity check matrix on the basis of the generating sequence corresponded to the preserved row generator; encoding the input data by the generated matrix obtained by said parity check matrix, and obtaining the output data comprising the parity check information. Also provided in the present invention is an apparatus for data transmission. The method and apparatus of the present invention could make the parity check matrix take the minimum storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Beijing Nufront Mobile Multimedia Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-shan Bao, Jiaqing Wang
  • Publication number: 20140313957
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and device for power saving, receiving the hibernation instruction sent by the network side, one or multiple hardware units inside a station (STA) are turned off to allow the STA to enter a hibernation mode; When STA receives a service instruction from the network side or when the STA has data to be transmitted to a central access point (CAP) of the network side, all the hardware units turned off are turned on to allow the STA to terminate the hibernation mode. Application of the present invention allows within a certain period for a STA remain at a minimal power state, thus conserving power and air interface resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Dong-shan Bao, Huijuan Yao, Yubao Zhou, Min Ren, Desheng Yan
  • Publication number: 20140258806
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for data transmission, comprising: generating the parity check matrix on the basis of the generating sequence corresponded to the preserved row generator; encoding the input data by the generated matrix obtained by said parity check matrix, and obtaining the output data comprising the parity check information. Also provided in the present invention is an apparatus for data transmission. The method and apparatus of the present invention could make the parity check matrix take the minimum storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Beijing Nufront Mobile Multimedia Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-shan Bao, Jiaqing Wang
  • Publication number: 20140074026
    Abstract: A pressurized medical instrument may include a piston handle system, a locking release system and a pressure display system. The piston handle system may include a piston, a piston seal, a handle and a rear cover. The locking release system may include a push button, a fixed support, a locking block, one or more springs and a slide block. The pressure display system may include a coating, a gauge stand, a lateral board, a gauge stand seal ring, a pressure gauge seal ring, a snapper, a pressure gauge and a rotary Luer conical tapered fitting. The pressurized medical instrument may facilitate rapid boosting operation by two hands, vacuum pumping by two hands and rapid pressure relief by a single hand. The instrument is characterized by ease-of-operation, quick boosting and pressure relief for observing easily the pressure value at different operating angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Beijing Demax Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Deng Qiang JIA, Qiang LI, Zhen Shan BAO
  • Publication number: 20130312564
    Abstract: An arm unit having an improved configuration to simply change stiffness according to varying situations and a robot having the same are provided. The robot includes an arm unit, and a drive unit to drive the arm unit. The arm unit includes a plurality of links to come into rolling contact with one another via at least two regions thereof, and a plurality of wires penetrating the plurality of links to connect the links to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Yong Jae KIM, Sang bae Kim, Shan bao Cheng, Karl Iagnemma
  • Patent number: 6848561
    Abstract: A currency validator includes a currency counter, a plurality of cameras, an image processor, a comparing processor, and a threshold processor. The currency counter counts multiple currencies including a test currency. Each of the cameras is located at a unique angle from a characteristic area on the test currency. The cameras record and output multiple images of the characteristic area. The image processor crops and reduces the recorded images. The comparing processor compares the processed images with corresponding references. The comparing processor then outputs the results as error matrices. The threshold processor compares the error matrices with corresponding threshold matrices. The threshold processor then outputs a validation result for the tested currency based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Dong-Shan Bao
  • Publication number: 20030178282
    Abstract: A currency validator includes a currency counter, a plurality of cameras, an image processor, a comparing processor, and a threshold processor. The currency counter counts multiple currencies including a test currency. Each of the cameras is located at a unique angle from a characteristic area on the test currency. The cameras record and output multiple images of the characteristic area. The image processor crops and reduces the recorded images. The comparing processor compares the processed images with corresponding references. The comparing processor then outputs the results as error matrices. The threshold processor compares the error matrices with corresponding threshold matrices. The threshold processor then outputs a validation result for the tested currency based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Dong-Shan Bao