Patents by Inventor Tong Zhang

Tong Zhang 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: 10343881
    Abstract: A robotic system has a vehicle, a robot, a first removable rack and a second removable rack. The robot, the first removable rack and the second removable rack are mounted on a platform of the vehicle. A plurality of latches are used to lock or unlock the first removable rack and the second removable rack. The robot comprises a rotatable base. A method uses the robotic system to move a plurality of items from a stationary rack to a designated location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventors: Ching Qing Guo, ViVien Zhang Shao Guo, Tiffany Tong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10336804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chimeric immune receptor molecules for reducing or eliminating tumors. The chimeric receptors are composed a C-type lectin-like natural killer cell receptor, or a protein associated therewith, fused to an immune signaling receptor containing an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif. Methods for using the chimeric receptors are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Tong Zhang, Charles L. Sentman
  • Publication number: 20190199602
    Abstract: Virtual Network Functions (VNF) key performance indicator values can be predicted based on data analytics with an integration of data processing techniques and machine learning algorithms to allow proactive actions to provide Network Functions Virtualization service assurance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Tong ZHANG, Zhu ZHOU, Michael A. O'HANLON, Atul KWATRA, Brendan RYAN
  • Publication number: 20190168309
    Abstract: A large-scale multi-step synthesis method for ultralong silver nanowire with controllable diameter, comprises: an ethylene glycol solution containing polyvinylpyrrolidone and sodium chloride is fully heated to obtain a solution with strong reducibility, and then silver nitrate in glycol solution is added for a generation of a large number of crystal seeds; hydrogen peroxide is used to achieve the selection of the crystal seeds for a small amount of crystal seeds with particular sizes; the temperature is immediately raised to increase the reaction rate until the threshold of the etching crystal seeds of nitric acid is broke through; the temperature is lowered for long-timed reaction to slow down the reaction rate, reduce the probability of the isotropic seeds by self-nucleation and promote the absorption of small nucleus in the radial direction of large nucleus or nanowire, thus obtaining the ultralong silver nanowire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Xiaoyang ZHANG, Tong ZHANG, Xiaomei XUE
  • Patent number: 10303185
    Abstract: A method for operating a system including a plurality of cameras, the method including: selecting a subset of the cameras, determining a subset of pixels captured by the camera subset, determining a pixel depth associated with each pixel of the pixel subset, and controlling system operation based on the pixel depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tong Zhang, Wei Li, Xiang Li, Jia Lu
  • Publication number: 20190156316
    Abstract: Imaging a package to identify contents associated with the package includes with a camera of a point of sale (POS) system, imaging the package, where an identical identification mark is located on all sides of the package such that when an image of the package is captured, an image of the identification mark appears in the image irrespective of an orientation of the package to the camera and with a database, identifying the contents associated with the package based on the identification mark from the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven J. Simske, Tong Zhang, Ed Costello, Gideon Amir, Karl Walters
  • Patent number: 10297610
    Abstract: An array of memory stack structures extends through an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers over a substrate. An array of drain select level assemblies including cylindrical electrode portions is formed over the alternating stack with the same periodicity as the array of memory stack structures. A drain select level isolation strip including dielectric materials can be formed between a neighboring pair of drain select level assemblies employing the drain select level assemblies as a self-aligning template. Alternatively, cylindrical electrode portions can be formed around an upper portion of each memory stack structure. Strip electrode portions are formed on the cylindrical electrode portions after formation of the drain select level isolation strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: James Kai, Johann Alsmeier, Shinsuke Yada, Akihisa Sai, Sayako Nagamine, Takashi Orimoto, Tong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10266263
    Abstract: An aerial system having an obstacle detection and avoidance system is described herein. The obstacle detection and avoidance system includes a pair of ultra-wide angle lens cameras orientated coaxially along an optical axis. Each ultra-wide angle lens camera includes a field-of-view lens having a vertical angle of view greater than 180 degrees. The pair of ultra-wide angle lens cameras is orientated such that a portion of each corresponding camera field-of-view overlaps to define a viewable region of interest including overlapping vertical field angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: HANGZHOU ZERO ZERO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tong Zhang, Mengwen Tan, Mengqiu Wang, Jia Lu, Hanqing Guo
  • Patent number: 10261507
    Abstract: A method and device for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle with a gesture are provided. A camera is arranged in the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the method includes: detecting a gesture in an image by using a gesture detection framework; judging whether the gesture is a predetermined gesture for controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle; acquiring a motion trajectory of the gesture in a case that it is determined that the gesture is the predetermined gesture for controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle; and controlling, based on the motion trajectory of the gesture, the unmanned aerial vehicle to perform a control operation corresponding to the motion trajectory of the gesture, where a correspondence between a motion trajectory of a gesture and a control operation is predetermined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: BEIJING ZERO ZERO INFINITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Mengqiu Wang, Tong Zhang, Qicheng Li, Jia Lu, Lixin Liu
  • Publication number: 20190106208
    Abstract: A frame assembly for an aerial system includes a body and first and second rotor assemblies. The first and second rotor assemblies are coupled to the body by respective hinges. The first and second rotor assemblies are movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. Each rotor assembly includes a shaft assembly coupled to the hinge at one end and having a rotor assembly mounted to an opposite end. A rotary actuator is coupled between the rotor assembly and the shaft assembly and is configured to controllably rotate the rotor assembly relative to the shaft assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Wei Sun, Zheng Qu, Tong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190107844
    Abstract: An aerial system and method of operating an aerial system is provided. The aerial system includes a body, a lift mechanism, a processing system, a camera, and a sensor module. The lift mechanism is coupled to the body and configured to controllably provide lift and/or thrust. The processing system is configured to control the lift mechanism to provide flight to the aerial system. The camera is coupled to the body and is configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system. The sensor module is coupled to the body and includes an emitter and a receiver. The receiver is configured to sense data related to an ambient environment associated with the aerial system. The processing system controls a controllable parameter of the lift mechanism or the emitter as a function of the sensed data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Yusen Qin, Tong Zhang, Mengqiu Wang
  • Publication number: 20190106209
    Abstract: A frame assembly for an aerial system including a fuselage body and first and second rotor assemblies is described herein. The first and second rotor assemblies are coupled to the fuselage body by respective positioning assemblies. Each positioning assembly including a hinge assembly to enable the first and second rotor assemblies to pivot between a deployed position and a stowed position. A first positioning assembly including tapered positioning shaft. A second positioning assembly including a positioning sleeve having a tapered inner surface defining a cavity that is configure to receive the positioning shaft therein. The first positioning assembly being coupled to the second positioning assembly such that the first positioning assembly is rotatable about the rotor assembly rotational axis independent of the second rotor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Wei Sun, Zheng Qu, Tong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190094860
    Abstract: An aerial system, preferably including one or more proximity sensors, such as sensors arranged in opposing directions. A method for aerial system operation, preferably including: determining a set of sensors; sampling measurements at the set of sensors; localizing the aerial system based on the measurements, such as to determine one or more obstacle clearances; and controlling system flight, such as based on the clearances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Zheng Qu, Pengxiang Jin, Tong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10244387
    Abstract: A device and method in a wireless communication system, the device including an access determination unit configured to determine an access requirement of a user equipment (UE); and a control unit configured to switch a target small cell of the device from a closed state to an open state based on the access requirement of the UE, and reallocate to the target small cell a new physical cell identifier different from the physical cell identifier used in the closed state. A physical cell identifier can be dynamically allocated in accordance with the open/closed state of the small cell, reducing the burden of cell planning and maintenance cost, and having greater flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Qimei Cui, Qinyan Jiang, Weijuan Gao, Zhongbin Qin, Tong Zhang, Hui Liang
  • Publication number: 20190086919
    Abstract: System and method for controlling an aerial system to perform a selected operation using an easy-to-use release and auto-positioning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Tong Zhang, Mengqiu Wang
  • Patent number: 10224967
    Abstract: A system, method and program product that utilizes a hybrid fault tolerance system for managing data. A system includes: a system for partitioning memory into a set of partitions that includes a designated partition for storing immutable objects; a write system for storing an immutable object in the designated partition, wherein the immutable object is coded with a hardware-based fault tolerance system to generate a set of hardware-based codewords, and wherein the immutable object is further coded with a software-based fault tolerance system to generate a set of software-based codewords; a read system for retrieving the immutable object, wherein the read system decodes each hardware-based codeword for immutable object, and in response to a failed decoding of a hardware-based codeword, the read system decodes the software-based codeword containing a failed hardware-based codeword.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: SCALEFLUX
    Inventors: Tong Zhang, Hao Zhong, Fei Sun, Yang Liu
  • Patent number: 10220954
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle including a set of rotors, a processor configured to configured to control the set of rotors for aerial vehicle flight, and a housing defining a plurality of cooling channels, wherein, for each rotor of the set, a projection of the processor and the cooling channels onto the respective rotor plane does not intersect the swept area of the rotor, and a distance from the rotor axis of a first rotor of the set to a cooling channel is less than 75% of a rotor diameter of the first rotor. A method for aerial vehicle operation, including providing an aerial vehicle including a rotor, a processor, and a housing, flying the aerial vehicle, and, while flying the aerial vehicle, actively cooling the processor, including, at the rotor, forcing airflow toward the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Zero Zero Robotics Inc
    Inventors: Wei Sun, Tong Zhang, Mengqiu Wang
  • Patent number: 10222800
    Abstract: A method for controlling an aerial system with a rotor enclosed by a housing, including: operating the rotor in a flight mode, detecting a grab event indicative of the aerial system being grabbed, and automatically operating the rotor in a standby mode. A method for controlling an aerial system including a central axis extending normal to a lateral plane of the aerial system, including: generating a first aerodynamic force with a set of rotors enclosed by a housing, detecting that an acute angle between the central axis and a gravity vector is greater than a threshold angle, and operating each rotor of the set of rotors to cooperatively generate a second aerodynamic force less than the first aerodynamic force with the set of rotors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: HANGZHOU ZERO ZERO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Mengqiu Wang, Lixin Liu, Pengxiang Jin, Jia Lu, Tong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190061941
    Abstract: An aerial system includes a body, a propeller coupled to the body, and a motor coupled to the propeller. The motor is configured to rotate the propeller in a first direction, wherein an other portion of the aerial system rotates in an opposing second direction. The other portion of the aerial system that rotation in the opposing second direction may be the body or a second propeller. The aerial system also includes a processing system configured to control the motor to cause the aerial system to hover in a substantially fixed pose, and a camera configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system while the aerial system is hovering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Lei Zhang, Zhaozhe Wang, Chenhui Qian, Xiang Li, Tong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190068041
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for a multiple degree-of-freedom (DOF) motor system with reduced number of electromagnet control phases. The motor system includes a first body that is able to move relative to a second body along multiple DOFs. The first body has at least one magnetic positioner attached. The second body has a plurality of controlled electromagnets. Control signals, the total number of phases of which is less than half the total number of electromagnets, energize at least one of the controlled electromagnets to create magnetic interaction with at least one magnetic positioner on the first body, and to control the movement of the first body relative to the second body along designated dimension(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Tong ZHANG, Qicheng LI, Mengqiu WANG, Wei SUN, Lixin LIU