Patents by Inventor Shu Zhong
Shu Zhong 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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Publication number: 20230271718Abstract: A system and method include a phase determination control unit configured to receive position data of an aircraft. The position data includes height of the aircraft, altitude of the aircraft, and distance of the aircraft from one or more locations. The phase determination control unit is further configured to determine variables from messages received from the aircraft. The variables relate to the height of the aircraft, the altitude of the aircraft, and the distance of the aircraft from the one or more locations. The phase determination control unit is further configured to apply fuzzy logic to the variables to determine scores for possible phases of flight of the aircraft, identify a highest score among the possible phases of flight, and determine the highest score as an actual phase of flight of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Andreas Sindlinger, Marko Zoricic
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Publication number: 20230274650Abstract: A system and a method include a phase determination control unit configured to receive position data of an aircraft, determine variables from messages received from the aircraft, apply fuzzy logic to the variables to determine scores for possible phases of flight of the aircraft, identify a highest score among the possible phases of flight, and determine the highest score as an actual phase of flight of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Andreas Sindlinger, Sabine Rath, Jennifer Mayer
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Publication number: 20230194579Abstract: A current sampling system, the system including a magnetic component, that is an inductor or a transformer that has at least one winding, where the at least one winding has a first part and a second part, where a first terminal of the first part is connected to a first terminal of the second part, and where a second terminal of the first part is separated from a second terminal of the second part, and a current detection circuit, where the second terminal of the second part is connected to the current detection circuit, and where the current detection circuit is configured to sample a current flowing through the second part, and obtain a total current of the winding based on the sampled current flowing through the second part and a preset ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Zezhou Yang, Liqiong Yi, Zehua Liang, Shu Zhong, Tao Xie
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Publication number: 20230154671Abstract: A matrix transformer, a power converter, and a matrix transformer winding arrangement method. Each of the magnetic core columns of n sub-transformers of the matrix transformer is wound with a first winding and a second winding, first windings are used to form a high-voltage-side winding of the matrix transformer, and second windings are used to form a low-voltage-side winding of the matrix transformer. A ratio of a turn quantity design value of the high-voltage-side winding to the quantity n of the sub-transformers is not an integer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zezhou YANG, Liqiong YI, Shu ZHONG, Baoguo CHEN, Xiaolu HU
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Publication number: 20230144064Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method for automatically and systematically generating device-based design rules and corresponding device-based design rule checking (DRC) codes. In the system and method, design rules associated with specific devices are generated based on at least one table of related data (e.g., maturity status information, restriction status information, etc.) for different devices. Based on the design rules and on unique definitions for the specific devices, design rule checking (DRC) codes associated with the specific devices are generated. By using this approach, comprehensive and accurate device-based design rules and corresponding device-based DRC codes can be quickly generated to ensure acceptable product reliability and yield. Furthermore, processes used to generate the device-based DRC codes can be iteratively repeated (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: GlobalFoundries Singapore Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Shu Zhong, Ming Zhu, Pinghui Li, Yiang Aun Nga
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Publication number: 20230136512Abstract: A resonant converter and a voltage conversion method. The resonant converter includes a high-frequency inversion circuit, an inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant tank network, and a hybrid rectification circuit. The LLC resonant tank network is separately coupled to the high-frequency inversion circuit and the hybrid rectification circuit. The high-frequency inversion circuit is configured to convert a first direct current voltage into a first alternating current voltage. The LLC resonant tank network is configured to adjust the first alternating current voltage to obtain a second alternating current voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shu ZHONG, Zejie LV, Liqiong YI, Denghai PAN, Yuping QIU, Zezhou YANG
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Patent number: 11551562Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method for determining a flight plan for an aircraft, including: determining one or more regions that intersect an initial flight path and comprise at least one terrain feature having an elevation greater than an elevation threshold; for each respective region: determining a flight area based on the initial flight path and an elevation threshold line; determining one or more segments of the initial flight path that comprise one or more terrain features having an elevation greater than the elevation threshold; and determining a modified flight path for each respective segment by: determining a plurality of descent gradients along the respective segment; and moving the respective segment of the initial flight path in the safe descent direction if any of the plurality of descent gradients would collide with any of the one or more terrain features.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Nils Kneuper
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Patent number: 11495062Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method that includes: collecting seat sensor data associated with a plurality of seats in a vehicle; selecting a first subset of data from the collected seat sensor data; providing the first subset of data to a fault detection model; receiving, from the fault detection model, one or more detected seat component faults; and generating, based on the one or more detected seat component faults, a seat condition map associated with the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Nils Kneuper, Andre Lutz
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Patent number: 11437406Abstract: A semiconductor device may be provided, including a substrate which includes a first semiconductor layer having a well region arranged within the first semiconductor layer, a buried insulator layer arranged over the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer arranged over the buried insulator layer. The semiconductor device may include a capacitive structure including: the well region, at least one contact to the well region, at least a portion of the buried insulator layer over the well region, at least a portion of the second semiconductor layer, a source region and a drain region arranged over the second semiconductor layer, a gate dielectric layer arranged over the second semiconductor layer and arranged laterally between the source region and the drain region, and a gate layer arranged over the gate dielectric layer. The well region, the source region, and the drain region may have the same conductivity type.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Phyllis Shi Ya Lim, Handoko Linewih, Shu Zhong, Chor Shu Cheng
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Publication number: 20220277914Abstract: A power distribution system includes a backplane communication busbar and a circuit breaker. The backplane communication busbar includes at least one slot, and a first interface is configured in each slot. Each first interface is connected to a first resistor R1 having a different resistance value. A second interface of each circuit breaker is connected to a second resistor R2, and when the second interface of the circuit breaker is plugged in any first interface, a preset voltage interval corresponding to a resistance value of the first resistor R1 is uniquely determined by using a series circuit including the first resistor R1 and the second resistor R2.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Zezhou Yang, Liqiong Yi, Shu Zhong, Yanxing Yang, Zhanlin Ren, Guobiao Li
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Publication number: 20210358312Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method for determining a flight plan for an aircraft, including: determining one or more regions that intersect an initial flight path and comprise at least one terrain feature having an elevation greater than an elevation threshold; for each respective region: determining a flight area based on the initial flight path and an elevation threshold line; determining one or more segments of the initial flight path that comprise one or more terrain features having an elevation greater than the elevation threshold; and determining a modified flight path for each respective segment by: determining a plurality of descent gradients along the respective segment; and moving the respective segment of the initial flight path in the safe descent direction if any of the plurality of descent gradients would collide with any of the one or more terrain features.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Ralf Rene SHU-ZHONG CABOS, Nils KNEUPER
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Publication number: 20210193692Abstract: A semiconductor device may be provided, including a substrate which includes a first semiconductor layer having a well region arranged within the first semiconductor layer, a buried insulator layer arranged over the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer arranged over the buried insulator layer. The semiconductor device may include a capacitive structure including: the well region, at least one contact to the well region, at least a portion of the buried insulator layer over the well region, at least a portion of the second semiconductor layer, a source region and a drain region arranged over the second semiconductor layer, a gate dielectric layer arranged over the second semiconductor layer and arranged laterally between the source region and the drain region, and a gate layer arranged over the gate dielectric layer. The well region, the source region, and the drain region may have the same conductivity type.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Phyllis Shi Ya LIM, Handoko LINEWIH, Shu ZHONG, Chor Shu CHENG
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Patent number: 11030906Abstract: A system for taking into account micro wind conditions in a region. The system comprises a plurality of aerial vehicles within the region and a wind speed calculator. Each of the plurality of aerial vehicles has an altitude sensor and a GPS receiver. The wind speed calculator is configured to determine wind vectors within the region using measurements from the plurality of aerial vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Matthew B. Hendrian, Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Nils Kneuper
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Patent number: 10978993Abstract: A system for redirecting light to a mobile platform includes a satellite and a mobile platform including a first RF antenna that transmits a trajectory data for the mobile platform, and a photovoltaic cell that converts light into electrical energy. The satellite includes a second RF antenna that receives the trajectory data, and a processor coupled to the second RF antenna. The processor computes a target position of the mobile platform based on the trajectory data, and instructs a diffuser system to generate the beam of light and direct the beam to the target position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf René Shu-Zhong Cabos, Nils Kneuper
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Patent number: 10899460Abstract: A method includes determining a first speed value based on a first signal from a first data source. The method also includes determining a second speed value based on a second signal from a second data source. The method further includes determining a first likelihood of icing value based on a third signal from a third data source. The method also includes determining a second likelihood of icing value based on a fourth signal from a fourth data source. The method further includes performing a first comparison between the first speed value and the second speed value and performing a second comparison between the first likelihood of icing value and the second likelihood of icing value. The method also includes generating sensor reliability data based on the first comparison and the second comparison and displaying situational awareness data based on the sensor reliability data.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Nils Kneuper, Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos
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Publication number: 20210012670Abstract: Techniques for updating wake separation distance between aircraft are described. A sensors mesh within a flight path of an aircraft is used to detect when a wake vortex from the aircraft has drifted onto the sensor mesh. A minimum wake separation distance and separation interval for following aircraft are determined based on the various sensor measurements, environmental conditions, and aircraft properties. The minimum wake separation distance and separation interval are used to minimize aircraft separation distances between aircraft that are required due to wake vortex turbulence caused by aircraft during flight.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Jonas Schulze
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Patent number: 10878707Abstract: Techniques for updating wake separation distance between aircraft are described. A sensors mesh within a flight path of an aircraft is used to detect when a wake vortex from the aircraft has drifted onto the sensor mesh. A minimum wake separation distance and separation interval for following aircraft are determined based on the various sensor measurements, environmental conditions, and aircraft properties. The minimum wake separation distance and separation interval are used to minimize aircraft separation distances between aircraft that are required due to wake vortex turbulence caused by aircraft during flight.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Jonas Schulze
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Publication number: 20200382051Abstract: A system for redirecting light to a mobile platform includes a satellite and a mobile platform including a first RF antenna that transmits a trajectory data for the mobile platform, and a photovoltaic cell that converts light into electrical energy. The satellite includes a second RF antenna that receives the trajectory data, and a processor coupled to the second RF antenna. The processor computes a target position of the mobile platform based on the trajectory data, and instructs a diffuser system to generate the beam of light and direct the beam to the target position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Ralf René Shu-Zhong Cabos, Nils Kneuper
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Patent number: 10847040Abstract: A restricted airspace monitoring system and method include a restricted airspace monitoring control unit that is configured to determine if a restricted airspace is active through monitored positions of a plurality of aircraft within an airspace that includes the restricted airspace and/or restriction notice information.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Theresa Emsbach, Nils Kneuper, Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Garoe Gonzalez Parra
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Publication number: 20200327587Abstract: Aircraft taxi cost determination systems and methods include a taxi cost determination control unit that determines a total cost of one or more available taxi scenarios for an aircraft at an airport based on fuel cost, engine cost, crew cost, and maintenance cost for the available taxi scenario(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Nils Kneuper