Patents by Inventor Wai Man Lee

Wai Man Lee 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: 11254016
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint mechanism (100), a method for controlling the joint mechanism (100), a multi-arm device (200) including the joint mechanism (100), and a robot. The joint mechanism (100) comprises: a base (4) having a pivot shaft (41); a swinging arm (1) having a first end (11) mounted on the pivot shall (41); a first driving member (2) and a second driving member (3) mounted on the pivot shall (41) for interacting with the swinging arm (1) through magnetorheological fluid; and a first electromagnetic component (22) and a second electromagnetic component (32), configured to change phase state of the magnetorheological fluid. The first driving member (2) and the second driving member (3) can selectively drive tire swinging arm (1) to rotate along a first direction or a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: GUANGDONG O-MATIC INTELLIGENT ROBOT LIMITED
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Tin Cheung Wong
  • Publication number: 20210187758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint mechanism (100), a method for controlling the joint mechanism (100), a multi-arm device (200) including the joint mechanism (100), and a robot. The joint mechanism (100) comprises: a base (4) having a pivot shaft (41); a swinging arm (1) having a first end (11) mounted on the pivot shall (41); a first driving member (2) and a second driving member (3) mounted on the pivot shall (41) for interacting with the swinging arm (1) through magnetorheological fluid; and a first electromagnetic component (22) and a second electromagnetic component (32), configured to change phase state of the magnetorheological fluid. The first driving member (2) and the second driving member (3) can selectively drive tire swinging arm (1) to rotate along a first direction or a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Wai Man LEE, Tin Cheung WONG
  • Patent number: 10951565
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Publication number: 20210045602
    Abstract: A latch mechanism a vacuum cleaner having a locking recess. The latch mechanism can include a latch member having a portion that is selectively received in the locking recess and a latch actuator comprising a button. When the latch mechanism is actuated, the latch member is moved from a latched position in which the portion of the latch member is received within the locking recess to an unlatched position in which the portion of the latch member is removed from the locking recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Wai Man Lee
  • Publication number: 20200099641
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Publication number: 20190394160
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for routing a message. Specifically, the method for example may comprise: receiving a message lacking a recipient address; searching for at least one recipient address based on a topic associated with the message; and sending the message to the at least one recipient address. The technology according to the example embodiments of the present invention provides a novel technology for routing a message to a recipient based on a topic associated with the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Li-Ju Chen, Yi-Hsin Cheng, Jeff HC Kuo, Ming Tung Lau, Wai Man Lee, Chih-Wen Su, Ying-Chen Yu
  • Patent number: 10484322
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Patent number: 10425374
    Abstract: Routing a message to a recipient based on a topic associated with the message may include: receiving a message lacking a recipient address; searching for at least one recipient address based on a topic associated with the message; and sending the message to the at least one recipient address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Li-Ju Chen, Yi-Hsin Cheng, Jeff H C Kuo, Ming Tung Lau, Wai Man Lee, Chih-Wen Su, Ying-Chen Yu
  • Publication number: 20190044900
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Patent number: 10142273
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Patent number: 10129196
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Publication number: 20170265702
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for selectively fastening a dirt cup to a vacuum cleaner having a locking recess. The latch mechanism can include a latch member having a portion that is selectively received in the locking recess and a latch actuator comprising a button. When the latch mechanism is actuated, the latch member is moved from a latched position in which the portion of the latch member is received within the locking recess to an unlatched position in which the portion of the latch member is removed from the locking recess, thereby allowing the dirt cup to be removed from the vacuum cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventor: Wai Man Lee
  • Patent number: 9706889
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for selectively fastening a dirt cup to a vacuum cleaner having a locking recess. The latch mechanism can include a latch member having a portion that is selectively received in the locking recess and a latch actuator comprising at least one button. When the latch mechanism is actuated, the latch actuator bears against the latch member, which initiates vertical movement of the latch member relative to the latch actuator. The latch member is thereby moved from a latched position in which the portion of the latch member is received within the locking recess to an unlatched position in which the portion of the latch member is removed from the locking recess, thereby allowing the dirt cup to be removed from the vacuum cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Yu Xiaoming, Zhu Jiangping
  • Publication number: 20160380947
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Publication number: 20160380939
    Abstract: A method for sending a plurality of alternate contact information associated with an online communication system. The method may include receiving an electronic message associated with the online communication system, wherein the electronic message is addressed to a recipient from a sender. The method may also include identifying a recipient inbox using a plurality of directory information associated with the received electronic message. The method may further include determining the identified recipient inbox satisfies at least one of a plurality of alternate contact criteria. The method may also include transmitting a plurality of alternate recipient contact information within a simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) response to the sender based on the plurality of determined alternate contact criteria being satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Hon Chung Tang, Ka Chun Wong, Wing Kong Yip
  • Publication number: 20160223744
    Abstract: A tunable gain flattening filter includes a long-period grating device. The long-period grating device includes: an optical fiber that includes a core having a refractive index and a core guided mode with a first effective index, and a cladding surrounding the core and having a cladding mode with a second effective index that is less than the first effective index; a thermoelectric module, the optical fiber being mounted on the thermoelectric module; a thermoelectric cooler configured to precisely control temperature of the optical fiber; and a thermistor configured as a sensor to provide feedback for the thermoelectric module. A plurality of perturbations in refractive index are defined on the core spaced apart by a periodic distance so as to form a long-period grating with a center wavelength. Diameter of the optical fiber is tapered or etched by HF solution to about 6 to 10 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Yeuk Lai Hoo, Xin Shi, Tik Ho Lau, Peter Wai-Man Lee
  • Publication number: 20150353996
    Abstract: A label free, reusable and high sensitivity viral fiber sensor is provided in the present invention. The label free, high sensitivity and reusability are the advantages of this sensor. Long Period Microfiber Grating (LPMFG) is used for the sensing device. It allows optically detecting the change in refractive index at the grating surface with an extra high sensitivity. This provides an optical detection method to monitor DNA Hybridization. The single stranded DNA (ssDNA) probe is immobilized onto the LPMFG's surface for hybridizing with a DNA sample in order to identify the viral strain in the sample. This LPMFG-based viral sensor functions by inducing a refractive index change on the grating surface through the bio-molecule binding between the target viral ssDNA and the immobilized probe ssDNA. Regeneration of a surface-immobilized probe without a significant loss of hybridization activity retains at least 10 successive assays without any significant loss of performance (less than 10% decrease).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Yeuk Lai HOO, Haifeng XUAN, Ka Lok WU, Xin SHI, Tik Ho LAU, Peter Wai Man LEE
  • Publication number: 20150026274
    Abstract: Routing a message to a recipient based on a topic associated with the message may include: receiving a message lacking a recipient address; searching for at least one recipient address based on a topic associated with the message; and sending the message to the at least one recipient address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Li-Ju Chen, Yi-Hsin Cheng, Jeff HC Kuo, Ming Tung Lau, Wai Man Lee, Chih-Wen Su, Ying-Chen Yu
  • Publication number: 20140242363
    Abstract: The presently claimed invention provides a coating solution for an antibacterial coating, and a method for synthesizing the coating solution. The coating solution comprises ethanol, nitric acid, titanium tetraisopropoxide, water, and silver nitrate. Furthermore, a coating method for deposition of the antibacterial coating is also provided. The antibacterial coating of the present invention is effective in providing antibacterial function, easy to be manufactured, and durable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited
    Inventors: Ngar Yee HUEN, Connie Sau Kuen KWOK, Wing Kei HO, Peter Wai Man LEE
  • Patent number: 8640301
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for selectively fastening a dirt cup to a vacuum cleaner having a locking recess. The latch mechanism can include a latch member having a portion that is selectively received in the locking recess and a cam follower surface, and a latch actuator comprising at least one button with a cam surface that faces the cam follower surface. When the latch mechanism is actuated, the cam surface bears against the cam follower surface, which initiates vertical movement of the latch member relative to the latch actuator. The latch member is thereby moved from a latched position in which the portion of the latch member is received within the locking recess to an unlatched position in which the portion of the latch member is removed from the locking recess, thereby allowing the dirt cup to be removed from the vacuum cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Wai Man Lee, Yu Xiaoming, Zhu Jiangping