Patents by Inventor Steven Chen

Steven 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).

  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING AN OPTIMIZED SCORING FUNCTION FOR USE IN RANKING ITEM LISTINGS PRESENTED IN SEARCH RESULTS
    Publication number: 20160171587
    Abstract: Methods and systems for simulating a search, for the purpose of evaluating one or more scoring functions used in ordering item listings for presentation in a search results page are described. Consistent with some embodiments, a simulation platform includes a real-time simulation module that receives search result sets for search queries that result in the conclusion of a transaction. The result set is then processed by the simulation platform with one or more test scoring functions, such that the resulting position of the item listing that has resulted in the transaction can be compared with the actual position at which the item listing was displayed in the actual search results. For each test scoring function, an average rank shift metric is determined, and displayed, thereby providing a metric with which to base decisions about which scoring functions to use in the production system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Rami El-Charif, Sanjay Pundlkrao Ghatare, Steven Chen, Olivier G. Dumon, Muhammad Faisal Rehman, Guanglei Song
  • Hypervisor utilization to reduce bootstrap time for data storage system
    Patent number: 9354896
    Abstract: A first portion of a bootstrapping process is performed for a data storage system. The first portion of the bootstrapping process comprises a hypervisor scanning for and initializing a plurality of physical storage devices of the data storage system, and storing boot information obtained during the scanning and initializing steps. A second portion of a bootstrapping process is performed for the data storage system. The second portion of the bootstrapping process comprises providing at least a portion of the stored boot information to at least one virtual machine implementing an application program that utilizes the plurality of physical storage devices, and the virtual machine initializing one or more virtual resources using the stored boot information provided by the hypervisor. The scanning for the plurality of physical storage devices of the data storage system may be performed in a parallel manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Ziye Yang, Xiaohong Qin, Lintao Wan, Steven Chen, Xi Chen
  • METHOD OF MAKING A PERSONALIZED ANIMATABLE MESH
    Publication number: 20160148411
    Abstract: A method for automatically identifying the required inputs for software for generating a personalized animatable face mesh generally includes computer processing a two-dimensional image of the subject's face to automatically identify at least one facial landmark on the 2-D image. The at least one identified facial landmark is projected onto at least one feature point on a photogrammetric three-dimensional model of the face. The photogrammetric three-dimensional model of the face is processed by a computer to automatically identify frontal and profile feature points on the photogrammetric three-dimensional model so that all of the required inputs are identified automatically without operator intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Chen, Scott A. Harmon
  • PIEZORESISTIVE PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160146685
    Abstract: The voltages output from a low-pressure MEMS sensor are increased by increasing the sensitivity of the sensor. Sensitivity is increased by thinning the diaphragm of the low pressure sensor device. Nonlinearity increased by thinning the diaphragm is reduced by simultaneously creating a cross stiffener on the top side of the diaphragm. An over-etch of the top side further increases sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jen-Huang Albert Chiou, Shiuh-Hui Steven Chen
  • Gesture and touch-based interactivity with objects using 3D zones in an interactive system
    Patent number: 9348421
    Abstract: An interactive, zone-based installation enables a user to interact with an object, such as a retail product, an appliance, a food item, a poster, a non-touch screen monitor, an object of nature, or any other of a number of various items. A user approaches the object and reaches for it. The installation displaying the object has a sensor such as a camera. The sensor is coupled to a processor and continuously feeding an image depth buffer stream. Within the field of view of the sensor is a 3D zone. The zone is strategically positioned near or around the object. When a user reaches for the object there is a change in the depth buffer data stream. If this change exceeds time and sensitivity thresholds implying an intentional gesture by the user, an output event is triggered by the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: FLOAT HYBRID ENTERTAINMENT INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Weston, Steven Chen
  • PRESENTING PREVIOUSLY HIDDEN USER INTERFACE OPTIONS WITHIN A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20160132842
    Abstract: A system and method to associate an electronic gift certificate with a payment services account to cause presentation of the electronic gift certificate based on meeting a predetermined condition. A gift certificate is purchased on-line and associated with a recipient's payment services account by the electronic gift certificate purchaser. A graphical user interface representing the payment services account of the recipient is presented with a record of the electronic gift certificate in a hidden state within the payment services account. Determining the predetermined condition is met, unmarking the record of the electronic gift certificate and causing presentation of a gift certificate button within the user interface representing the payment services account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Zhe Chu, Steven Chen, Franck Chastagnol, Aaron Kwong Yue Lee, Hugo Olliphant, Wendy Billman
  • SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY AND SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PAIR
    Publication number: 20160135325
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly comprising: a first slide rail (10, 10?) comprising a first, elongated web plate (11, 11?), a front surface facing toward a carried item (80) in use and a back surface facing away from the carried item in use; a second slide rail (20, 20?) nested within the first slide rail and being movable relative to the first slide rail in length direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Shuiyan CHEN, Xin SU, Steven CHEN
  • Methods and systems for selecting an optimized scoring function for use in ranking item listings presented in search results
    Patent number: 9268850
    Abstract: Methods and systems for simulating a search, for the purpose of evaluating one or more scoring functions used in ordering item listings for presentation in a search results page are described. Consistent with some embodiments, a simulation platform includes a real-time simulation module that receives search result sets for search queries that result in the conclusion of a transaction. The result set is then processed by the simulation platform with one or more test scoring functions, such that the resulting position of the item listing that has resulted in the transaction can be compared with the actual position at which the item listing was displayed in the actual search results. For each test scoring function, an average rank shift metric is determined, and displayed, thereby providing a metric with which to base decisions about which scoring functions to use in the production system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventors: Rami El-Charif, Sanjay Pundlkrao Ghatare, Steven Chen, Olivier G. Dumon, Muhammad Faisal Rehman, Guanglei Song
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MONITOR DIE EDGE DEFECTS
    Publication number: 20160043011
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus comprising: an input pad; an output pad; a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; and one or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Mayue Xie, Zhiyong Wang, Yuan-Chuan Steven Chen
  • PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE WITH HIGH SENSITIVITY AND HIGH ACCURACY
    Publication number: 20150330856
    Abstract: The voltages output from a low-pressure MEMS sensor are increased by increasing the sensitivity of the sensor. Sensitivity is increased by thinning the diaphragm of the low pressure sensor device with corner trench. Nonlinearity increased by thinning the diaphragm is reduced by simultaneously creating a cross stiffener to the bottom side of the diaphragm. A rim, anchors, and a stiffener pad can also be added to further stiffen the thinner diaphragm and further reduce pressure nonlinearity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jen-Huang Albert Chiou, Shiuh-Hui Steven Chen
  • Apparatus and method to monitor die edge defects
    Patent number: 9159646
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus comprising: an input pad; an output pad; a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; and one or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mayue Xie, Zhiyong Wang, Yuan-Chuan Steven Chen
  • TREATING HAIR LOSS AND DELAYING AGING OF SKIN
    Publication number: 20150209256
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of hair loss or inducing new hair growth, as well as methods of preventing hair loss, comprising applying an effective amount of a dihydromyricetin compound to the scalp. The invention also provides methods of delaying or reversing signs of aging skin comprising applying an effective amount of a dihydromyricetin compound to the skin. Also provided are cosmetic products (e.g., skin and hair products) comprising a dihydromyricetin compound and methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Chen
  • LIQUID SUPPLYING AND COLLECTING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150183222
    Abstract: An ink supplying and collecting apparatus includes a case, ink cartridges detachably attached to the case, and a collecting container detachably attached to the case. The ink cartridges supply ink to a recording head of a printer via ink supply tubes. The collecting container collects ink drained from the recording head via an ink drain tube. The case is located outside of and is separate from the printer. Thus, the sizes and shapes of the ink cartridges and the collecting container can be freely designed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Atsushi Kobayashi, Shinya Yamagata, Kiyoshi Mukaiyama, Steven Chen, Juliet Chen
  • Liquid supplying and collecting apparatus
    Patent number: 8998392
    Abstract: An ink supplying and collecting apparatus includes a case, ink cartridges detachably attached to the case, and a collecting container detachably attached to the case. The ink cartridges supply ink to a recording head of a printer via ink supply tubes. The collecting container collects ink drained from the recording head via an ink drain tube. The case is located outside of and is separate from the printer. Thus, the sizes and shapes of the ink cartridges and the collecting container can be freely designed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Kobayashi, Shinya Yamagata, Kiyoshi Mukaiyama, Steven Chen, Juliet Chen
  • GESTURE AND TOUCH-BASED INTERACTIVITY WITH OBJECTS USING 3D ZONES IN AN INTERACTIVE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150002388
    Abstract: An interactive, zone-based installation enables a user to interact with an object, such as a retail product, an appliance, a food item, a poster, a non-touch screen monitor, an object of nature, or any other of a number of various items. A user approaches the object and reaches for it. The installation displaying the object has a sensor such as a camera. The sensor is coupled to a processor and continuously feeding an image depth buffer stream. Within the field of view of the sensor is a 3D zone. The zone is strategically positioned near or around the object. When a user reaches for the object there is a change in the depth buffer data stream. If this change exceeds time and sensitivity thresholds implying an intentional gesture by the user, an output event is triggered by the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin WESTON, Steven CHEN
  • Semiconductor sensing device to minimize thermal noise
    Patent number: 8881596
    Abstract: An MEMS pressure sensor is designed to reduce or eliminate thermal noise, such as temperature offset voltage output. The pressure sensor includes a pressure sensing element having a diaphragm, and a cavity formed as part of the pressure sensing element, where the cavity receives a fluid such that the diaphragm at least partially deflects. The pressure sensing element also includes a plurality of piezoresistors, which are operable to generate a signal based on the amount of deflection in the diaphragm. At least one trench is integrally formed as part of the pressure sensing element, and an adhesive connects the pressure sensing element to the at least one substrate such that at least a portion of the adhesive is attached to the trench and redistributes thermally induced stresses on the pressure sensing element such that the thermally induced noise is substantially eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jen-Huang Albert Chiou, Shiuh-Hui Steven Chen
  • Real-time video commenting
    Patent number: 8819719
    Abstract: The present invention enables real-time video commenting by viewers of media content on a web site. The media content may be video, audio, text, still images or other types of media content. When a content viewer indicates a desire to provide a real-time video comment, a content server causes a video input device at the content viewer's location to be activated. The content viewer's video comment is captured by the video input device and transmitted to the content server, where it is stored and associated with the video being commented upon. When the original video is subsequently presented to content viewers, indicia of the video comment such as a thumbnail or description of the comment is also presented, thus inviting content viewers to view the video comment in addition to the original video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Chen, Michael Powers, Hong Qu, Yu Pan
  • Tank for water closet
    Patent number: D735305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: TOTO, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuya Obara, Steven Chen
  • Trip lever
    Patent number: D735840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: TOTO, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuya Obara, Steven Chen
  • Trip lever
    Patent number: D735841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: TOTO, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuya Obara, Steven Chen