Patents by Inventor Shu Kai Chen

Shu Kai Chen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240153552
    Abstract: A memory array for computing-in-memory (CIM) is disclosed. The memory array for CIM includes a bit cell array, at least one word line and at least one bit line. The bit cell array has a plurality of bit cells, wherein each bit cell is operated at an operating voltage. The at least one word line is electrically connected to the bit cell array, wherein the at least one word line is associated with a first parameter. The at least one bit line is electrically connected to the bit cell array, wherein the bit cells extend along a specific direction, each the at least one bit line has an electrical parameter associated therewith, each the bit cell is associated with a second parameter, a first quantity of the plurality of bit cells of the bit cell array extends along the specific direction, and the memory array determines how an expansion associated with at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter is according to the specific direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: NATIONAL YANG MING CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tian-Sheuan Chang, Wei-Zen Chen, Shyh-Jye Jou, Shu-Hung Kuo, Shih-Hang Kao, Li-Kai Chen
  • Patent number: 11495046
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for user identification are presented. In one example, a system for acquiring biometric information is disclosed. The system comprises a housing including a surface for a person to place a finger thereon. The system also comprises a sensor, a first image acquisition portion, and a second image acquisition portion. The sensor is configured for sensing presence of the finger when the person places the finger on the surface. The first image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a fingerprint image of the finger placed on the surface. The second image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a finger vein image of the finger placed on the surface. The first and second image acquisition portions acquire their respective images at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: ZKTECO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li, Li Mu Yang, Si Yong Xi
  • Patent number: 11475704
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for identifying a person are presented. In one example, a first set of candidates is determined based on a fingerprint image acquired from a finger of the person. A second set of candidates is determined based on a finger vein image acquired from the finger. The person is recognized based on the first and/or second set of candidates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: ZKTECO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li
  • Publication number: 20200394379
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for user identification are presented. In one example, a system for acquiring biometric information is disclosed. The system comprises a housing including a surface for a person to place a finger thereon. The system also comprises a sensor, a first image acquisition portion, and a second image acquisition portion. The sensor is configured for sensing presence of the finger when the person places the finger on the surface. The first image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a fingerprint image of the finger placed on the surface. The second image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a finger vein image of the finger placed on the surface. The first and second image acquisition portions acquire their respective images at different times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li, Li Mu Yang, Si Yong Xi
  • Publication number: 20200272804
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for identifying a person are presented. In one example, a first set of candidates is determined based on a fingerprint image acquired from a finger of the person. A second set of candidates is determined based on a finger vein image acquired from the finger. The person is recognized based on the first and/or second set of candidates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li
  • Patent number: 10733414
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for identifying a person are presented. In one example, a first set of candidates is determined based on a fingerprint image acquired from a finger of the person. A second set of candidates is determined based on a finger vein image acquired from the finger. The person is recognized based on the first and/or second set of candidates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: ZKTECO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li
  • Patent number: 10726235
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for user identification are presented. In one example, a system for acquiring biometric information is disclosed. The system comprises a housing including a surface for a person to place a finger thereon. The system also comprises a sensor, a first image acquisition portion, and a second image acquisition portion. The sensor is configured for sensing presence of the finger when the person places the finger on the surface. The first image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a fingerprint image of the finger placed on the surface. The second image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a finger vein image of the finger placed on the surface. The first and second image acquisition portions acquire their respective images at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: ZKTECO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li, Li Mu Yang, Si Yong Xi
  • Publication number: 20160328600
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for identifying a person are presented. In one example, a first set of candidates is determined based on a fingerprint image acquired from a finger of the person. A second set of candidates is determined based on a finger vein image acquired from the finger. The person is recognized based on the first and/or second set of candidates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li
  • Publication number: 20160328594
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for user identification are presented. In one example, a system for acquiring biometric information is disclosed. The system comprises a housing including a surface for a person to place a finger thereon. The system also comprises a sensor, a first image acquisition portion, and a second image acquisition portion. The sensor is configured for sensing presence of the finger when the person places the finger on the surface. The first image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a fingerprint image of the finger placed on the surface. The second image acquisition portion is configured for acquiring a finger vein image of the finger placed on the surface. The first and second image acquisition portions acquire their respective images at different times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Quan Hong Che, Shu Kai Chen, Zhi Nong Li, Li Mu Yang, Si Yong Xi