Patents by Inventor Wei Fan

Wei Fan 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).

  • Semiconductor Device and Methods of Manufacture
    Publication number: 20220328316
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacture are provided. In an embodiment a metal layer is formed over a substrate using a fluorine-free deposition process, a nucleation layer is formed over the metal layer using a fluorine included deposition process, and a fill material is formed to fill an opening and form a gate stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Jung-Shiung Tsai, Chung-Chiang Wu, Wei-Fan Liao, Han-Ti Hsiaw
  • CELL HANDOVER METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220330113
    Abstract: Cell handover method and apparatus are provided. The method applied to a first base station includes: transmitting a handover request message, wherein the handover request message includes a capacity indication message of a pre-configuration parameter; receiving a handover request acknowledgement message, wherein the handover request acknowledgement message includes the pre-configuration parameter, and a capacity of the pre-configuration parameter is determined based on the capacity indication message; and transmitting a handover command based on the handover request acknowledgement message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Yun DENG, Wei FAN
  • AUTHENTICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING FLIGHT REGULATIONS
    Publication number: 20220327552
    Abstract: A method for regulating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes receiving a UAV identifier and one or more types of contextual information broadcasted by the UAV. The UAV identifier uniquely identifies the UAV from other UAVs. The one or more types of contextual information includes at least geographical information of the UAV. The method further includes authenticating, via an authentication device, an identity of the UAV based on the UAV identifier to determine whether the UAV is authorized for operation, and transmitting a signal to a remote device in response to determining whether the UAV is authorized for operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Ming GONG, Jin DAI, Hao CUI, Xiaodong WANG, Han HUANG, Jun WU, Wei FAN, Ning MA, Xinhua RONG, Xingsen LIN
  • IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220310688
    Abstract: An image sensing device including an image sensor, a color filtering unit set, and a light deflecting unit set is provided. The image sensor has a plurality of sub-pixels arranged in an array. The color filtering unit set is disposed above the image sensor, and has a plurality of first filter units and a plurality of second filter units. A central transmitting wavelength of the first filter units is greater than a central transmitting wavelength of the second filter units. The light deflecting unit set is disposed between the color filtering unit set and the image sensor, and has a plurality of first light deflecting units. A refractive index of the first light deflecting units is greater than a refractive index of a medium between the second filter units and a plurality of corresponding sub-pixels. A manufacturing method of an image sensing device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Egis Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Chen-Wei Fan
  • System and method for automatic recognition for hand activity defined in unified Parkinson disease rating scale
    Patent number: 11450004
    Abstract: There is included an apparatus and system including image segmentation code, configured to cause at least one hardware processor to segment an image of a person's hand from an input image, and classification code configured to cause the at least one processor to classify the segmented image of the person's hand according to at least one predefined pose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Hui Tang, Yusheng Xie, Shihyao Lin, Lianyi Han, Wei Fan
  • Training framework for multi-group electrocardiography (MG-ECG) analysis
    Patent number: 11450424
    Abstract: A method of performing electrocardiography (ECG) analysis by at least one processor, the method including receiving ECG data that is from multiple leads; grouping the ECG data into groups of data; generating, from each group of the groups of data, a feature vector using a respective machine learning model; and performing ECG analysis using the feature vectors generated from each of the groups of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Kun Wang, Tao Yang, Min Tu, Yaliang Li, Hui Tang, Wei Fan
  • SpO2 miniprogram: AI SpO2 measurement app
    Patent number: 11432727
    Abstract: There is included an apparatus and system including video capture code configured to control a camera of a mobile phone to capture a video of at least a portion of skin, extraction code configured to extract at least one photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal from the video, determination code configured to determine a peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) value based on the PPG signal with respect to a blood flow at the portion of skin, and display code configured to control a display of the mobile phone to display the SpO2 value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Lianyi Han, Chao Huang, Xiaozhong Chen, Zhimin Huo, Shih-Yao Lin, Hui Tang, Tao Yang, Kun Wang, Wei Fan
  • HOMOGENIZING MODULE AND PROJECTION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220269156
    Abstract: A homogenizing module and a projection apparatus are provided. The homogenizing module is configured to homogenize a beam and includes an anisotropic diffuser and a homogenizer. The anisotropic diffuser is located on a transmission path of the beam. The beam has a first divergence angle in a first direction and a second divergence angle in a second direction after passing through the anisotropic diffuser. The first divergence angle is greater than the second divergence angle. The homogenizer is located on a transmission path of the beam from the anisotropic diffuser, and the homogenizer includes multiple optical elements. The size of any of the multiple optical elements in the first direction is greater than the size thereof in the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Deng, Chen-Wei Fan
  • Method for reducing required time of scanning a plurality of transmission ports and scanning system thereof
    Patent number: 11423861
    Abstract: A method includes sorting a plurality of scanning time lengths of the plurality of transmission ports in an ascending order, generating a scanning priority table after the plurality of scanning time lengths of the plurality of transmission ports are sorted, and scanning at least two transmission ports according to the scanning priority table. A transmission port with a higher priority has a shorter scanning time length. A transmission port with a lower priority has a longer scanning time length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Jen-Hao Liao, Tse-Wei Fan
  • Linear actuator
    Patent number: 11421760
    Abstract: A linear actuator includes a case, a driving module, a main gear, a reinforcing seat, and a threaded shaft. The case includes a first receiving space, a second receiving space, and a bore. The driving module is disposed within the first receiving space. The main gear is disposed within the second receiving space and linked with the driving module. The reinforcing seat is disposed within the second receiving space and connected to the main gear. The reinforcing seat includes a reinforcing seat body, and a reinforcing seat flange connected to the reinforcing seat body and engaged with the annular groove. One end of the threaded shaft passes through the bore and the main gear to be restricted by the reinforcing seat, and the threaded shaft is linked with the main gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: J-STAR MOTOR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Fan Wu
  • USER DEVICE BASED PARKINSON'S DISEASE DETECTION
    Publication number: 20220257171
    Abstract: A method and user device for determining a unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS) value associated with a user of the user device include obtaining video data associated with a movement of a body part of the user. The UPDRS value is determined using a model and the video data associated with the movement of the body part of the user. The UPDRS value is provided to permit an evaluation of the user based on the UPDRS value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Lianyi HAN, Hui TANG, Yusheng XIE, Shih-Yao LIN, Qian ZHEN, Zhimin HUO, Wei FAN
  • Method of adaptively setting access point name
    Patent number: 11418948
    Abstract: A method of adaptively setting an access point name, APN, for a base station in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: transmitting a broadcast message or an EMM information to a mobile device of the wireless communication system, wherein the broadcast message or the EMM information includes an APN data for the mobile device to establish a packet data network, PDN, connection with a server, such that the mobile device could obtain private network service provided by the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Shih-Ting Wang, Yu-Wei Fan, Cheng-Ying Hsieh
  • Method of cooperative active-standby failover between logical routers based on health of attached services
    Patent number: 11418382
    Abstract: A method for cooperative active-standby failover between service routers based on health of services configured on the service routers is presented. In an embodiment, a method comprises determining, by a first service router (“SR”) of a SR cluster, a plurality of aggregate score values for a plurality of SRs of the SR clusters. The SR cluster comprises the first SR which is active, and a second SR. An aggregate score value, of the plurality of aggregate score values, indicates health of one or more services configured on a SR. The method further comprises determining, based on the plurality of aggregate score values, whether the first SR, of the SR cluster, is healthier than the second SR. In response to determining that the first SR is healthier than the second SR, the first SR continues to operate in the active mode; otherwise, the first SR switches to a standby mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: VMware, Inc.
    Inventors: Haihua Luo, Jerry Cheng, Kai-Wei Fan, Michael Hu
  • Two and a half dimensional convolutional neural network for predicting hematoma expansion in non-contrast head computerized tomography images
    Patent number: 11410302
    Abstract: A method and apparatus include receiving a three dimensional (3D) non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) image of a head including a hematoma. A plurality of two dimensional (2D) images of the head including the hematoma are generated using the 3D NCCT image of the head including the hematoma. A plurality of 2D hematoma images are generated using a first 2D convolutional neural network (CNN) based on the plurality of 2D images. A 3D region of interest (ROI) that encompasses the hematoma is identified based on the plurality of 2D hematoma images. A plurality of 2D images that correspond to the ROI are generated. A hematoma expansion (HE) prediction score is determined using a second CNN based on the plurality of 2D images that correspond to the ROI. The HE prediction score is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Chao Huang, Zhen Qian, Hui Tang, Yusheng Xie, Shihyao Lin, Kun Wang, Xiaozhong Chen, Lianyi Han, Zhimin Huo, Wei Fan
  • Linear actuator
    Patent number: 11408493
    Abstract: A linear actuator includes a main body and a gear box structure. The main body includes a housing, a motor, a composite worm gear assembly and a threaded rod. The housing includes an inner space. The composite worm gear assembly is disposed in the inner space and driven by the motor. The threaded rod is connected to the composite worm gear assembly. The gear box structure is detachably connected to the main body, and includes a lower cover, an upper cover and a controlling unit. The lower cover is detachably embedded in the housing, and includes a side notch and a lower notch. The upper cover is slidably and correspondingly covered with the lower cover to form an accommodation space. The controlling unit is disposed in the inner space. The side notch is corresponding to the composite worm gear assembly. The lower notch is corresponding to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: J-STAR MOTOR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Fan Wu
  • Method and terminal device for video recording
    Patent number: 11405659
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for video recording, an apparatus for video recording, and a terminal device. The method can be applied to a first terminal. The first terminal can be configured to play a live video of a second terminal when the second terminal is on live. The method can include: obtaining a user identifier of a target audience logging into the first terminal; obtaining voice data of an anchor in the live video within a time period in response to detecting a first event, wherein the time period is after a current time point; and generating a video through screen recording based on the user identifier and the voice data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Beijing Dajia Internet Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wannan Xie, Wei Fan, Jie Li
  • Anti-fuse one-time programmable memory cell and related array structure
    Patent number: 11393547
    Abstract: An one-time programmable memory cell includes: an upper electrode; an insulating layer beneath the upper electrode; and a lower electrode with electrical field enhancement structure beneath the insulating layer, wherein the electrical field enhancement structure has a least one tip portion. The one-time programmable memory cell also includes a shallow trench isolation region, disposed adjacent to the insulating layer and the lower electrode, wherein the electrical field enhancement structure is surrounded by the shallow trench isolation region and the upper electrode partially covers the shallow trench isolation region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Piecemakers Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Fan Chen, Chun-Peng Wu
  • Method, apparatus and system of providing communication coverage to an unmanned aerial vehicle
    Patent number: 11394457
    Abstract: A location of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is collected while the UAV is flying along a flight path. A communication signal distribution in a proximity of the location is determined. One or more relay locations for arranging one or more relays are determined based on the communication signal distribution to improve communication coverage along the flight path. An identification of the UAV is transmitted to an authentication center for authentication, without using the one or more relays, in response to determining, based on the communication signal distribution, that the UAV is capable of directly communicating with the authentication center or a communication network associated with the authentication center above a quality threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming Gong, Wei Fan
  • Composite solid polymer electrolytes for energy storage devices
    Patent number: 11394056
    Abstract: The present application is directed to compositions and methods of preparing electrolyte materials. The electrolyte materials prepared according to compositions and methods described herein comprise enhanced electrochemical properties and find utility in any number of electrical devices, for example, in lithium batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Solid State Battery Incorporated
    Inventors: Freidoon Rastegar, Wei Fan Kuan
  • LINEAR ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20220221032
    Abstract: A linear actuator includes a main body and a gear box structure. The main body includes a housing, a motor, a composite worm gear assembly and a threaded rod. The housing includes an inner space. The composite worm gear assembly is disposed in the inner space and driven by the motor. The threaded rod is connected to the composite worm gear assembly. The gear box structure is detachably connected to the main body, and includes a lower cover, an upper cover and a controlling unit. The lower cover is detachably embedded in the housing, and includes a side notch and a lower notch. The upper cover is slidably and correspondingly covered with the lower cover to form an accommodation space. The controlling unit is disposed in the inner space. The side notch is corresponding to the composite worm gear assembly. The lower notch is corresponding to the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventor: Wei-Fan WU