Patents by Inventor Tao Zhao

Tao Zhao 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: 20190092181
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a battery which can include a power supply and power supply circuit, the power supply circuit connected to the power supply. The power supply can discharge through the power supply circuit. An electronic switch can control the power-on or off of the power supply, thereby avoiding the generation of sparks during the power on process and allowing for the normal use of the battery and the safety of the aircraft. The disclosure also provides an aircraft having the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Tao Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190089871
    Abstract: An assembly includes a payload configured to obtain sensor data and a mounting platform coupled to the payload via a first coupling and including one or more actuators configured to adjust a spatial disposition of the payload. The assembly is for interchangeably mounting onto a plurality of base supports including a first base support and a second base support. The mounting platform is configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to each of the first base support and the second base support. The first base support is configured to control a function of the payload when the mounting platform is coupled to the first base support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190061540
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a battery which can include a power supply and power supply circuit, the power supply circuit connected to the power supply. The power supply can discharge through the power supply circuit. An electronic switch can control the power-on or off of the power supply, thereby avoiding the generation of sparks during the power on process and allowing for the normal use of the battery and the safety of the aircraft. The disclosure also provides an aircraft having the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Tao Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190056059
    Abstract: A gimbal structure includes a support frame and a gear adjusting mechanism. The support frame includes a roll-axis support, a yaw-axis vertical bar connected to the roll-axis support, and a yaw-axis horizontal bar carried on the yaw-axis vertical bar. The yaw-axis horizontal bar includes a rack. The gear adjusting mechanism includes a gear. The gear is configured to engage with the rack and to drive the yaw-axis horizontal bar to move relative to the yaw-axis vertical bar through the engagement with the rack to change a center of gravity of the gimbal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Paul PAN, Hao LIU, Tao ZHAO, Min KIM, Yanchong ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20190047154
    Abstract: A synthetic representation of a robot tool for display on a user interface of a robotic system. The synthetic representation may be used to show the position of a view volume of an image capture device with respect to the robot. The synthetic representation may also be used to find a tool that is outside of the field of view, to display range of motion limits for a tool, to remotely communicate information about the robot, and to detect collisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Brandon D. Itkowitz, Simon P. DiMaio, Daniel J. Halabe, Christopher J. Hasser, Brian D. Hoffman, David Q. Larkin, Catherine J. Mohr, Paul W. Mohr, Tao Zhao, Wenyi Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190052862
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to calibration assemblies and methods for use with an imaging system, such as an endoscopic imaging system. A calibration assembly includes: an interface for constraining engagement with an endoscopic imaging system; a target coupled with the interface so as to be within the field of view of the imaging system, the target including multiple of markers having calibration features that include identification features; and a processor configured to identify from first and second images obtained at first and second relative spatial arrangements between the imaging system and the target, respectively, at least some of the markers from the identification features, and using the identified markers and calibration feature positions within the images to generate calibration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Tao Zhao, Wenyi Zhao, David D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20190038365
    Abstract: A method performed by a computing system comprises receiving, from a fluoroscopic imager, having a first set of parameters, first fluoroscopic image data of a first fiducial marker within a surgical coordinate space. The method comprises receiving a configuration of the first fiducial marker within the surgical coordinate space. The method comprises determining a second set of parameters of the fluoroscopic imager in the surgical coordinate space based on the first flouroscopic image data and the configuration of the first fiducial marker. In some embodiments, determining the second set of parameters comprises developing a calibrated model of the fiducial marker in the surgical coordinate space from the first fluoroscopic image data and the configuration of the first fiducial marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC
    Inventors: Timothy D. Soper, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vicent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Oliver Wagner, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 10196138
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Tao Zhao, Zhi Gang Ou
  • Patent number: 10196137
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Tao Zhao, Shaojie Chen, Zhigang Ou
  • Patent number: 10189562
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Tao Zhao, Shaojie Chen, Zhigang Ou
  • Patent number: 10194289
    Abstract: A short message service (SMS) message processing method for a mobile terminal and a mobile terminal, where an SMS message Favorites bar is added to an SMS message interaction interface such that when sending or receiving an SMS message, a user can tap the SMS message Favorites bar on a current user SMS message interaction interface. The method includes receiving a first touch operation on a Favorites button, obtaining a Favorite SMS message from storage space of the mobile terminal according to the first touch operation, and displaying the obtained Favorite SMS message on a touchscreen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 10194541
    Abstract: A remote controller includes a remote controller body, a control stick provided on the remote controller body, and a bracket mounted on the remote controller body. The bracket includes a connecting frame and a holding mechanism. The holding mechanism includes a first clamping member rotatably connected to the connecting frame and including a first clamping part, and a second clamping member comprising a second clamping part and a limiting part. The second clamping member is slidably mounted on the first clamping member and configured to adjust a spacing between the second clamping part and the first clamping part. The holding mechanism further includes a limiter provided on the first clamping member. The limiter is fitted with the limiting part and configured to limit a relative sliding position of the first and second clamping members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lei Deng, Yin Tang, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 10183762
    Abstract: A stop device includes a motor rotor assembly including a rotating shaft, a first shift lever fixedly connected to the rotating shaft and including a first shifting part configured to rotate around an axis of the rotating shaft to form a first motion trajectory, and a second shift lever rotatably connected to the first shift lever and including a second shifting part partially within the first motion trajectory. The first shifting part is configured to drive the second shifting part to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft to form a second motion trajectory. The stop device further includes a motor stator assembly sleeved on the rotating shaft and rotatably connected with the rotating shaft. The motor stator assembly includes a stopping boss located on a periphery of the first motion trajectory and partially within the second motion trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Zhao, Peng Wang, Lixue Ren, Xifeng Zhao
  • Patent number: 10179658
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided relating to improved mounting platforms for supporting a payload on a movable object. In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting a payload comprises: a first support member coupled to the payload and configured to rotate the payload; a second support member coupled to the first support member and configured to rotate the first support member relative to the second support member; and a flexible member electrically coupling the first and second support members, wherein a length of the flexible member winds around a portion of the first support member or second support member, such that the length winds up around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a first direction and unwinds from the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Zhao, Xi Feng Zhao, Yong Wang, Li Zhou, Tao Wang
  • Publication number: 20190011921
    Abstract: A method for controlling a movable object comprise receiving an input indicative of a selected mode, wherein the selected mode is selected from a plurality of modes, and effecting movement of the movable object based on the selected mode. The plurality of modes may comprise at least a target mode and a directional mode. The movable object may be configured to move towards or follow a selected target when the selected mode is the target mode. The movable object may be configured to move in a selected direction when the selected mode is the directional mode. An apparatus, a medium and an UAV system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Mingyu Wang, Tao Zhao, Yun YU, Guyue Zhao, Ketan Tang, Cong Zhao, Ang Liu, You Zhou, Minjian Pang, Xiao Hu, Litian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190008413
    Abstract: A medical system comprises a surgical device including a tracking system. The medical system also includes a memory storing anatomical data describing a patient anatomy. The medical system also includes a processor configured for generating a first model, that includes a set of anatomical passageways including a first proximal branch connected to a first distal branch, from the stored anatomical data describing the patient anatomy. The processor is also configured for determining, by the tracking system, a shape of an elongate flexible body of the surgical device positioned within the first proximal branch and the first distal branch of the set of anatomical passageways. The processor is also configured for computing, based on the determined shape of the elongate flexible body, a total set of forces acting on the set of anatomical passageways in response to the surgical device positioned within the first proximal branch and the first distal branch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent Duindam, Prashant Chopra, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 10178812
    Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes an air guiding cover and a heat conduction plate. The air guiding cover includes an air duct configured to guide an airflow and including a mounting window formed on a sidewall of the air duct, an air inlet formed at a first end of the air duct, and an air outlet formed at a second end of the air duct. The heat conduction plate is disposed at the mounting window and covers the mounting window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yin Tang, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao, Xiaokai Guo, Yanxin Huang
  • Publication number: 20190002094
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Tao Zhao, Shaojie Chen, Zhigang Ou
  • Publication number: 20180370630
    Abstract: A method for controlling flight includes displaying prompt information in a picture received from an aerial vehicle, dividing the picture into at least two portions based on the prompt information, obtaining a location of a click operation on the picture, and controlling a flight direction of the aerial vehicle based on the location and the prompt information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Tao ZHAO, Guyue ZHOU, Ang LIU, Xiao HU, Litian ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10160538
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Tao Zhao, Zhi Gang Ou