Patents by Inventor Ting Sun
Ting Sun 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: 20260147434Abstract: An electronic device may have a touch sensitive display that is insensitive to the presence of moisture. The display may have a two-dimensional optical touch sensor that gathers touch input while the electronic device is immersed in water or otherwise exposed to moisture. The optical touch sensor may include light sources and light detectors. The light sources and the light sensors may be mounted on a common substrate with an array of image pixels. The image pixels may be formed by crystalline semiconductor light-emitting diode dies. Angular filters may be included over the light sources and/or the light detectors to improve discrimination between a user's finger and water droplets. The angular filters may be on-axis light blocking angular filters or off-axis light blocking angular filters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2026Publication date: May 28, 2026Inventors: Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost, Ting Sun
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Publication number: 20260029845Abstract: An eye tracking system for detecting position and movements of a user's eyes in a head-mounted display (HMD). The eye tracking system includes at least one eye tracking camera, an illumination source that emits infrared light towards the user's eyes, and diffraction gratings located at the eyepieces. The diffraction gratings redirect or reflect at least a portion of infrared light reflected off the user's eyes, while allowing visible light to pass. The cameras capture images of the user's eyes from the infrared light that is redirected or reflected by the diffraction gratings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2025Publication date: January 29, 2026Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kathrin Berkner-Cieslicki, Se Baek Oh, Scott M. DeLapp, Christopher F. Griffo, Bradley C. Steele, Ting Sun, Kenichi Saito, Noah D. Bedard
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Patent number: 12485151Abstract: The present invention provides novel use of Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei K56 in alleviation of intestinal inflammation. Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei K56 of the present invention has the deposit number CGMCC 15139 or DSM 27447. It was discovered in the present invention that the strain alone was highly efficacious at alleviating intestinal inflammation, reducing inflammatory factors IL-6 and/or TNF-?, promoting the anti-inflammatory factor IL-10, and reducing the tissue damage of colitis.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: December 2, 2025Assignees: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Dairy Tech Res Institute Co LtdInventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wen Zhao, Ting Sun, Wei-Lian Hung, Chao Wu, Guowen Ma, Haibin Zhang
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Patent number: 12449897Abstract: An eye tracking system for detecting position and movements of a user's eyes in a head-mounted display (HMD). The eye tracking system includes at least one eye tracking camera, an illumination source that emits infrared light towards the user's eyes, and diffraction gratings located at the eyepieces. The diffraction gratings redirect or reflect at least a portion of infrared light reflected off the user's eyes, while allowing visible light to pass. The cameras capture images of the user's eyes from the infrared light that is redirected or reflected by the diffraction gratings.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2023Date of Patent: October 21, 2025Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kathrin Berkner-Cieslicki, Se Baek Oh, Scott M. DeLapp, Christopher F. Griffo, Bradley C. Steele, Ting Sun, Kenichi Saito, Noah D. Bedard
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Publication number: 20250093947Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to updating user interfaces based on user presence and/or outputting information about detected real-world object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Noah D. BEDARD, Julian QUINTANA, Ethan T. DANIELS, Ting SUN, Kathrin Berkner CIESLICKI, John S. KERR, Chad A. BRONSTEIN, Mahmut C. ORSAN, Eugene Y. KIM, Molly J. ANDERSON, Seung Wook KIM, Howard TSAI, Branko PETLJANSKI
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Patent number: 12124291Abstract: In one implementation, an apparatus includes a display having a front surface and a back surface. The display includes a plurality of pixel regions that emit light from the front surface to display a displayed image and a plurality of apertures that transmit light from the front surface to the back surface. The apparatus includes a camera disposed on a side of the back surface of the display. The camera is configured to capture a captured image. The apparatus includes a processor coupled to the display and the camera. The processor is configured to receive the captured image and apply a first digital filter to a first portion of the captured image and a second digital filter, different than the first digital filter, to a second portion of the captured image to reduce image distortion caused by the display.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Manohar B. Srikanth, Marduke Yousefpor, Ting Sun, Kathrin Berkner-Cieslicki, Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost, Ricardo J. Motta
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Patent number: 12105897Abstract: A device such as a stylus may have a color sensor. The color sensor may have a color sensing light detector having a plurality of photodetectors each of which measures light for a different respective color channel. The color sensor may also have a light emitter. The light emitter may have an adjustable light spectrum. The light spectrum may be adjusted during color sensing measurements using information such as ambient light color measurements made with a color ambient light sensor that has a plurality of photodetectors each of which measures light for a different respective color channel. An inertial measurement unit may be used to measure the angular orientation between the stylus and an external object during color measurements. Arrangements in which the light emitter is modulated during color sensing may also be used. Measurements from the stylus may be transmitted wirelessly to external equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jean Hsiang-Chun Lu, Bosheng Zhang, Kathrin Berkner Cieslicki, Manohar B. Srikanth, Noah D. Bedard, Ting Sun
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Publication number: 20240315109Abstract: An electronic device may include a display and an optical sensor formed underneath the display. The electronic device may include a locally modified region that overlaps the optical sensor. The locally modified region of the display may have a modification relative to a normal region of the display that does not overlap the optical sensor. The modification may mitigate diffractive artifacts that would otherwise impact the optical sensor that senses light passing through the display. To mitigate diffraction artifacts, the locally modified region of the display may use spatial randomization (e.g., spatial randomization of signal paths and/or spatial randomization of via locations), opaque structures may be formed with circular footprints, a black masking layer may be formed with circular openings, apodization may be used, and/or a phase randomization film may be included.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Lixia Zhou, Joy M Johnson, Sandeep Chalasani, Ting Sun, Yang Deng, Majid Gharghi, Majid Esfandyarpour, Young Cheol Yang, Yuchi Che, Warren S Rieutort-Louis, Kyounghwan Kim, Sebastian Knitter, Yi Qiao, Jean-Pierre S Guillou, Ze Yuan, Adam Backer, Yi-Pai Huang, Chaohao Wang
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Patent number: 12006551Abstract: A miRNA marker for the treatment and/or diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and the miRNA marker is a miRNA23 cluster. The miRNA23 cluster is used in the diagnosis and treatment of AD. The expression of the miRNA23 cluster is detected using primers for the microRNA marker through AD model cells, AD model animals and natural aging animals, and blood of AD patients, and it is found that the expression of the miRNA23 cluster is significantly reduced during the progression of AD, which reduces neuronal apoptosis by inhibiting the GSK-3?-mediated tau protein phosphorylation. Therefore, the miRNA23 cluster can be used as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for the early, non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of AD.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking UniversityInventors: Rui Liu, Zhuorong Li, Li Zeng, Ting Sun, Mimin Liu, Junxia Zhang
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Patent number: 11992010Abstract: The present disclosure provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator. 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has a formula as C15H10O2, a molecular weight of 222.2390. The optimum concentration of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in the plant growth regulator is in a range of 10 ?M to 200 ?M. The plant growth regulator further contains a pesticidally acceptable carrier. The present disclosure further provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in regulating plant growth. In the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator of the present disclosure, 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has the ABA-like effects, and is more stable, easily available, cheaper, and environmentally friendly. Therefore, the present disclosure is suitable for large-scale popularization.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: China Jiliang UniversityInventors: Pei Xu, Pingping Fang, Xiaofang Li, Zhuoyi Wang, Ting Sun, Xinyang Wu, Peipei Zhang
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Patent number: 11954097Abstract: The present disclosure provides a technical solution related to intelligent knowledge learning and question-answering. The technical solution involves extracting knowledge from corpus and providing a user with a question-answering service based on the extracted knowledge.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Yang Tian, Jianyong Wang, Peng Chen, Wei Wang, Ting Sun, Jie Zhang
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Patent number: 11911422Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto
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Patent number: 11911423Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto
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Publication number: 20240053823Abstract: An eye tracking system for detecting position and movements of a user's eyes in a head-mounted display (HMD). The eye tracking system includes at least one eye tracking camera, an illumination source that emits infrared light towards the user's eyes, and diffraction gratings located at the eyepieces. The diffraction gratings redirect or reflect at least a portion of infrared light reflected off the user's eyes, while allowing visible light to pass. The cameras capture images of the user's eyes from the infrared light that is redirected or reflected by the diffraction gratings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kathrin Berkner-Cieslicki, Se Baek Oh, Scott M. DeLapp, Christopher F. Griffo, Bradley C. Steele, Ting Sun, Kenichi Saito, Noah D. Bedard
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Patent number: 11853117Abstract: In one implementation, an apparatus includes a display having a front surface and a back surface. The display includes a plurality of pixel regions that emit light from the front surface to display a displayed image and a plurality of apertures that transmit light from the front surface to the back surface. The apparatus includes a camera disposed on a side of the back surface of the display. The camera is configured to capture a captured image. The apparatus includes a processor coupled to the display and the camera. The processor is configured to receive the captured image and apply a first digital filter to a first portion of the captured image and a second digital filter, different than the first digital filter, to a second portion of the captured image to reduce image distortion caused by the display.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Manohar B. Srikanth, Marduke Yousefpor, Ting Sun, Kathrin Berkner-Cieslicki, Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost, Ricardo J. Motta
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Publication number: 20230409075Abstract: In one implementation, an apparatus includes a display having a front surface and a back surface. The display includes a plurality of pixel regions that emit light from the front surface to display a displayed image and a plurality of apertures that transmit light from the front surface to the back surface. The apparatus includes a camera disposed on a side of the back surface of the display. The camera is configured to capture a captured image. The apparatus includes a processor coupled to the display and the camera. The processor is configured to receive the captured image and apply a first digital filter to a first portion of the captured image and a second digital filter, different than the first digital filter, to a second portion of the captured image to reduce image distortion caused by the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Manohar B. Srikanth, Marduke Yousefpor, Ting Sun, Kathrin Berkner-Cieslicki, Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost, Ricardo J. Motta
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Patent number: 11829528Abstract: An eye tracking system for detecting position and movements of a user's eyes in a head-mounted display (HMD). The eye tracking system includes at least one eye tracking camera, an illumination source that emits infrared light towards the user's eyes, and diffraction gratings located at the eyepieces. The diffraction gratings redirect or reflect at least a portion of infrared light reflected off the user's eyes, while allowing visible light to pass. The cameras capture images of the user's eyes from the infrared light that is redirected or reflected by the diffraction gratings.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kathrin Berkner-Cieslicki, Se Baek Oh, Scott M. DeLapp, Christopher F. Griffo, Bradley C. Steele, Ting Sun, Kenichi Saito, Noah D. Bedard
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Publication number: 20230341975Abstract: An electronic device may have a touch sensitive display that is insensitive to the presence of moisture. The display may have a two-dimensional optical touch sensor that gathers touch input while the electronic device is immersed in water or otherwise exposed to moisture. The optical touch sensor may include light sources and light detectors. The light sources and the light sensors may be mounted on a common substrate with an array of image pixels. The image pixels may be formed by crystalline semiconductor light-emitting diode dies. Angular filters may be included over the light sources and/or the light detectors to improve discrimination between a user's finger and water droplets. The angular filters may be on-axis light blocking angular filters or off-axis light blocking angular filters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost, Ting Sun
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Publication number: 20230232826Abstract: The present disclosure provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator. 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has a formula as C15H10O2, a molecular weight of 222.2390. The optimum concentration of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in the plant growth regulator is in a range of 10 ?M to 200 ?M. The plant growth regulator further contains a pesticidally acceptable carrier. The present disclosure further provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in regulating plant growth. In the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator of the present disclosure, 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has the ABA-like effects, and is more stable, easily available, cheaper, and environmentally friendly. Therefore, the present disclosure is suitable for large-scale popularization.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Pei Xu, Pingping Fang, Xiaofang Li, Zhuoyi Wang, Ting Sun, Xinyang Wu, Peipei Zhang
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Patent number: 11666613Abstract: A new use of Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei K56 capable of regulating the gastrointestinal flora balance is described. The deposit number of the Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei is DSM27447. This strain alone has the ability to significantly promote the growth of intestinal Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, suppress Desulfovibrio and/or Enterobacteria in the intestine, suppress Helicobacter and/or Escherichia-Shigella, and can endure a simulated in vitro gastrointestinal fluid stress environment. Experiments in mice show that this strain has no acute oral toxicity, no antibiotic resistance, and may be safely used in food processing.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto