Patents by Inventor T. Cheng

T. Cheng 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: 10744468
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for dissolving water-soluble gas such as oxygen into water, employing microporous membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan T Cheng, Yeu-Chuan Simon Ho, Balazs Hunek
  • Patent number: 10729422
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a knotless suture anchor for implanting in bone including an outer tubular member having a distal end, a proximal end, an outer wall, and an at least one aperture through the outer wall; an inner member being rotatably disposed within the outer tubular member, the inner member having an at least one aperture for receiving at least one suture thread; a pointed tip configured to facilitate impaction of the anchor into the bone; and at least one suture thread guide positioned on the outer tubular member, wherein the at least one suture thread is positioned through the at least one suture thread guide, the at least one aperture of the outer tubular member, and the at least one aperture of the inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Erik Van Der Burg, Nathaniel Cohen, Christopher Feezor, Christopher T. Cheng
  • Publication number: 20200234477
    Abstract: Implementations are directed to methods, systems, apparatus, and computer programs for generation of a three-dimensional (3D) animation by receiving a user input defining a two-dimensional (2D) representation of a plurality of elements, processing, by the one or more processors, the 2D representation to classify the plurality of elements in symbolic elements and action elements, generating, by the one or more processors, based on the symbolic elements, the action elements, and a set of rules a 3D animation corresponding to the 2D representation, and transmitting, by the one or more processors, the 3D animation to an extended reality device for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Short, Robert Dooley, Grace T. Cheng, Sunny Webb, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20200228464
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed. The method comprises: designating a first plurality of links from a first stack segment to a second stack segment as a first etherchannel link; designating a second plurality of links from the first stack segment to a third stack segment as a second etherchannel link, where the second stack segment and the third stack segment are in communication with a fourth stack segment; designating the first etherchannel link and the second etherchannel link as members of a hierarchical etherchannel link; and sending a packet from the first stack segment to the fourth stack segment using the hierarchical etherchannel link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda T. Cheng, Manpreet Singh Sandhu, Subrat Mohanty, Ali Ahmad Tareen, Ganesh Srinivasa Bhat
  • Patent number: 10712814
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for performing virtual reality simulations using virtual reality systems. In some aspects a method includes the actions of logging user actions in a virtual reality system, wherein the user actions include one or more of (i) a path traveled by user in the virtual reality system, or (ii) user interactions with objects in the virtual reality system; aggregating logged action over a first user and a second user; and deriving modifications to the virtual reality system based at least in part on the aggregated logged actions. The modifications to the VR system can include modifying at least one of (i) appearance of objects shown in the VR system, (ii) floor plan of the VR system, and (iii) location of objects shown in the VR system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Sunny Webb, Matthew Thomas Short, Manish Mehta, Robert Dooley, Grace T. Cheng, Alpana Dubey
  • Patent number: 10707032
    Abstract: Electronic devices having input structures that are operative to translate a relatively small travel of an input surface to a larger travel elsewhere. For example, force exerted on an input surface of an input body may cause a corresponding input body to move a first distance. An arm, lever mechanism, or the like may have an end or other portion that moves a second distance in response to the input body's motion. The second distance may be greater than the first; in some embodiments, the second distance may be an order of magnitude or more than the first distance. The travel may close or open a switch in response to the force exerted on the input surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Colin M. Ely, Daniel William Jarvis, Benjamin J. Pope, Erik G. de Jong, Tyler S. Bushnell, Christopher T. Cheng, Trevor J. Ness, William C. Lukens, Steven P. Cardinali, Robert D. Turner
  • Patent number: 10707558
    Abstract: An electronic device may have wireless circuitry with antennas. An antenna resonating element arm for an antenna may be formed from peripheral conductive structures running along the edges of a device housing. The peripheral conductive structures may form housing sidewalls. A slot may be machined into a metal housing that separates the housing sidewalls from a planar rear housing portion that forms a ground for an antenna. The slot may be filled with plastic filler. A parasitic antenna resonating element arm that supports an antenna resonance at high band frequencies may be embedded within the plastic filler. The parasitic antenna resonating element may be formed from a portion of the planar rear housing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Hongfei Hu, Benjamin Hane Bustle, Enrique Ayala Vazquez, Nanbo Jin, Miguel Christophy, Erdinc Irci, Salih Yarga, Erica Tong, Anand Lakshmanan, Mattia Pascolini, Tyler Cater, Christopher T. Cheng
  • Patent number: 10643339
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method is provided to determine a motion of pixels in local regions of a scene, classify the motion into a speed category, and make decisions on how to render blocks of pixels. In one implementation the motion in a tile is classified into at least three different speed regimes. If the pixels in a tile are in a quasi-static speed regime, a determination is made whether or not to reuse a fraction of pixels from the previous frame. If the pixels are determined to be in a high speed regime, a decision is made whether or not a sampling rate may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Abhinav Golas, Karthik Ramani, Christopher T. Cheng, John W. Brothers, Liangjun Zhang, Santosh Abraham, Ki Fung Chow
  • Patent number: 10643366
    Abstract: Implementations are directed to methods, systems, apparatus, and computer programs for generation of a three-dimensional (3D) animation by receiving a user input defining a two-dimensional (2D) representation of a plurality of elements, processing, by the one or more processors, the 2D representation to classify the plurality of elements in symbolic elements and action elements, generating, by the one or more processors, based on the symbolic elements, the action elements, and a set of rules a 3D animation corresponding to the 2D representation, and transmitting, by the one or more processors, the 3D animation to an extended reality device for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Short, Robert Dooley, Grace T. Cheng, Sunny Webb, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20200121738
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for formulating a composition of isolated and purified microbes. The present disclosure provides methods for formulating a composition for administration to a subject in need thereof. The method can comprise obtaining a mixture that is substantially dry and comprises about 10% or less residual moisture. The mixture can comprise a population of isolated and purified microbes and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The population can comprise one or more obligate anaerobes that are oxygen-stable. The methods can further comprise encapsulating said mixture in an enteric-coated capsule for delivery to said subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Colleen CUTCLIFFE, John S. EID, James H. Bullard, Marcus F. SCHICKLBERGER, Andrew T. CHENG, Orville G. KOLTERMAN, Tomer ALTMAN
  • Publication number: 20200125050
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for initiating actions based on sequences of events. In one aspect, a process includes receiving, from each of multiple devices, data specifying an event detected by the device. The events are compared to configured scenarios that each specify a sequence of trigger events and an action to be initiated in response to detecting the sequence of trigger events. A determination is made that the events match a first scenario of the scenarios. In response to determining that the events detected by the multiple devices match the first scenario, a first action specified by the first scenario is initiated. A determination is made that a combination of one or more of the events detected by the multiple devices and the first action matches a second scenario. In response, a second action specified by the second scenario is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Short, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, Grace T. Cheng, Michael E. Simanek, Andrew Albert Nat, III, Amir M. Khan, Joseph Pollock, Fadi Mahmoud, Michael Baroody
  • Publication number: 20200118323
    Abstract: Implementations are directed to methods, systems, apparatus, and computer programs for generation of a three-dimensional (3D) animation by receiving a user input defining a two-dimensional (2D) representation of a plurality of elements, processing, by the one or more processors, the 2D representation to classify the plurality of elements in symbolic elements and action elements, generating, by the one or more processors, based on the symbolic elements, the action elements, and a set of rules a 3D animation corresponding to the 2D representation, and transmitting, by the one or more processors, the 3D animation to an extended reality device for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Short, Robert Dooley, Grace T. Cheng, Sunny Webb, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10608957
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed. The method comprises: designating a first plurality of links from a first stack segment to a second stack segment as a first etherchannel link; designating a second plurality of links from the first stack segment to a third stack segment as a second etherchannel link, where the second stack segment and the third stack segment are in communication with a fourth stack segment; designating the first etherchannel link and the second etherchannel link as members of a hierarchical etherchannel link; and sending a packet from the first stack segment to the fourth stack segment using the hierarchical etherchannel link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda T. Cheng, Manpreet Singh Sandhu, Subrat Mohanty, Ali Ahmad Tareen, Ganesh Srinivasa Bhat
  • Patent number: 10567218
    Abstract: Methods and systems for configuring a first switch for frontside networking. The method includes: discovering the capabilities of a second switch connected to the first switch, where the capabilities include frontside stacking; changing a port on the first switch connected to the second switch from a standard port to a frontside stacking port; discovering a topology of a network containing the first switch and the second switch; and creating a drop table having entries for at least the first switch and the second switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda T. Cheng, Manpreet Singh Sandhu, Subrat Mohanty, Ali Ahmad Tareen, Ganesh Srinivasa Bhat, Jimit Maheta
  • Publication number: 20200015721
    Abstract: A system and method are provided to detect a possible respiratory blockage by using personalized carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration change patterns without concerning its absolute values. The personalized change patterns can intelligently learn new change pattern to increase its accuracy. Advanced pattern recognition is used to detect abnormal CO2 concentration change pattern by comparing to personalized patterns, and allowing the system to trigger alarm to alert a caregiver or a guardian.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Lawrence Cheng, Charles T. Cheng
  • Patent number: 10535172
    Abstract: Implementations are directed to methods, systems, apparatus, and computer programs for generation of a three-dimensional (3D) animation by receiving a user input defining a two-dimensional (2D) representation of a plurality of elements, processing, by the one or more processors, the 2D representation to classify the plurality of elements in symbolic elements and action elements, generating, by the one or more processors, based on the symbolic elements, the action elements, and a set of rules a 3D animation corresponding to the 2D representation, and transmitting, by the one or more processors, the 3D animation to an extended reality device for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Short, Robert Dooley, Grace T. Cheng, Sunny Webb, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20190390504
    Abstract: A garage door security system includes a camera configured to capture images of vehicles that are in proximity of a garage door of a garage. A database stores identification information for a plurality of vehicles. The identification information includes at least one of make, model, color, license plate number. An image and data analytic controller analyzes the images of vehicles captured by the camera using the identification information for the plurality of vehicles stored in the local database in order to identify vehicles authorized to enter the garage. A motor control opens the garage door for vehicles authorized to enter the garage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Fred T. Cheng, Herman Yau
  • Publication number: 20190392691
    Abstract: An entry security system that includes an exterior module and an interior module. The exterior module includes a doorbell activator and a camera configured to capture facial images of people that are in proximity of the entrance to the building when the doorbell activator is activated. The interior module includes a database that stores identification information for a plurality of people. The identification information includes names and image information pertaining to the plurality of people. The image information is useful for facial recognition of the plurality of people. An image and data analytic controller analyzes the facial images captured by the camera using the image information pertaining to the plurality of people stored in the local database in order to identify people whose facial images were captured by the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Fred T. Cheng, Herman Yau
  • Patent number: 10461429
    Abstract: A consumer electronic product includes a switchable inductor array coupled to the RF antenna, the switchable inductor array comprising inductive elements and a switch circuit coupled to the inductor array to select at least one of the inductive elements and couple the selected inductive element with the RF antenna. The product can further include an assembly having a mesh that is strengthened by a stiffener. A multi-layer adhesive have a conductive layer that can be used to shield the RF antenna and adhesive layers that can provide adhesion between the stiffener and the housing of the product. The assembly can be covered by a cowling that is made of metal to provide further shielding. To reduce potential coupling between the RF antenna and the cowling, the cowling can have a portion that is formed of plastic to distance its metal portion from the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Durning, Hongfei Hu, Erdinc Irci, Salih Yarga, Christopher T. Cheng, Enrique Ayala Vazquez, Nanbo Jin, Erica J. Tong, Mattia Pascolini, Denis J. Lin, Salome Bavetta, Sherry Lee
  • Publication number: 20190300936
    Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lends can be a bi-convex lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob K. FREUDENTHAL, Geoffrey DAHLHOFF, Kevin MAHER, Ming Song CHEN, Gary LIM, Ronald DANEHY, David FORTESCUE, Ming SHEN, Woon Liang Soh, Francis T. CHENG, Ruoyun WU, Thiam Chye LEE, Gary A. CHAPPELL, Chee Kiong LIM, Jeff DERE, Ted E. STRAUB, Jorge FONSECA, Kuan Moon BOO, Soo Yong LAU