Patents by Inventor Wei Xie
Wei Xie 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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Patent number: 11581648Abstract: A multiport planar antenna system with digital reconfigurability to adjust a beam-steering function of the system is described herein. A substrate is provided and a grid of parasitic elements is printed on a surface of the substrate. One or more driven, radiating elements such as monopole or dipole antennas are printed on the substrate proximate the parasitic elements. Switching elements between adjacent parasitic elements are then configured to steer the radiation direction in a particular direction in the azimuth plane. The small form factor of the planar antenna system can be used in a multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) application used by fifth generation (5G) devices such as mobile phones, internet of things (IoT) devices, and vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Ross David Murch, Chi Yuk Chiu, Wei Xie, Yujie Zhang, Shanpu Shen
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Patent number: 11566822Abstract: A method of realizing a ferroic response is provided. The method includes applying a positive or negative conjugate field, which is of a first polarity, to a ferroic material to obtain a substantially minimized entropy of the ferroic material (301) and applying a slightly negative or a slightly positive conjugate field, which is of a second polarity opposite the first polarity, to the ferroic material to obtain a substantially maximized entropy of the ferroic material (302).Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph V. Mantese, Wei Xie, Subramanyaravi Annapragada, Parmesh Verma, Scott Alan Eastman
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Patent number: 11567103Abstract: A testing device is disclosed including a plurality of elastic members, a plurality of elastic terminals, and a plurality of terminal boards. Each elastic member is provided with an arc-shaped elastic deformation portion, at least one elastic terminal is arranged as one set and is clamped on one elastic member with an inner arc of the elastic deformation portion. Each terminal board is provided with a recess for accommodating one of the elastic members, the recess is provided with at least one arc-shaped groove each matched with a respective elastic terminal, an outer arc of the elastic deformation portion is embedded in a respective arc-shaped groove, each arc-shaped groove has an upper end extending to an upper surface of the terminal board, and a lower end extending to a lower surface of the terminal board.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: QUANWISE MICROELECTRONICS (ZHUHAI) CO., LTD.Inventors: Guangmin Huang, Wei Xie, Yongkang Xie
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Publication number: 20230016898Abstract: A flow battery includes an electrochemical cell that has a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, and a separator layer arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode. The separator layer is formed of a polymer that has a polymer backbone with cyclic groups that are free of unsaturated nitrogen and one or more polar groups bonded between the cyclic groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Scott Alan Eastman, Wei Xie, Michael L. Perry
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Patent number: 11500812Abstract: The present invention discloses an intermediate file processing method, client, server, and system, including: receiving, from a first client, a message of writing an intermediate file to a first server; requesting a second server to create cluster information of the intermediate file; after the cluster information is created, receiving the cluster information returned by the second server, wherein the cluster information includes a priority level; and sending the cluster information to the first client and a second client, wherein the intermediate file is uploaded to the first server by the first client, so that the intermediate file is written by the first server according to a local disk load and the priority level of the cluster information, and the intermediate file is read from the first server by the second client according to the cluster information.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Alibaba Group Holding LimitedInventors: Jiaji Zhu, Wenhui Yao, Wei Xie
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Publication number: 20220343577Abstract: A terminal device for playing a game includes a display screen for displaying animation of the game, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry detects a frame rate inadequacy of animation frames that are generated according to animation features respectively associated with animation files. Then, the processing circuitry obtains preconfigured values respectively associated with the animation files. A preconfigured value associated with an animation file is indicative of performance influence for turning off an animation feature associated with the animation file. Further, the processing circuitry turns off one or more animation features according to the preconfigured values associated with the animation files until an adequate frame rate is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company LimitedInventor: Wei XIE
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Publication number: 20220324352Abstract: A bus breaker control circuit for a railway vehicle includes a close relay, an open relay, a power supply circuit for a bus breaker, a power supply circuit for the hold relay, and a delay module; the power supply circuit for the hold relay comprises a normally-closed contact of the open relay, an auxiliary normally-open contact of the bus breaker, and the hold relay sequentially connected in series to a train power supply; the power supply circuit for the bus breaker comprises a normally-open contact of the hold relay and the bus breaker sequentially connected in series to the train power supply; and the delay module is connected in parallel with the hold relay, normally-closed contacts of the delay module are connected in series to the power supply circuit for the close relay.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li YANG, Caixia SHI, Wei XIE, Lian GE, Hemin DING, Jianglong CHANG
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Patent number: 11466906Abstract: Disclosed is a heat transfer system with a module that includes a peripheral frame (10) and an electrocaloric element (46) disposed in an opening in the peripheral frame. The electrocaloric element includes an electrocaloric film (46), a first electrode (48) on a first side of the electrocaloric film, and a second electrode (50) on a second side of the electrocaloric film. First and second electrically conductive elements (24, 25) are disposed adjacent to first and second surfaces of the peripheral frame, and provide an electrical connection to the first and second electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Wei Xie, Aritra Sur, Subramanyaravi Annapragada, William A. Rioux, Joseph V. Mantese, Parmesh Verma, Scott Alan Eastman, Thomas D. Radcliff
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Publication number: 20220309501Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a blockchain-based trusted transaction method for a data product, including identity authentication based on a blockchain, creation of an identity code for a data asset, transaction of data, uploading of an enterprise authorization letter to the blockchain, and generation of a data right-confirmation letter. The present disclosure can build a trusted power-system data-transaction platform, help data confirm rights, promote circulation, transaction, and sharing of data, improve data authenticity, and realize efficient, stable, safe and reliable data assetization.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Jun Guo, Li Fu, Zhou Zheng, Minglong Zhang, Yuyou Weng, Wei Xie, Chenxiang Lin, Guoqing Lin, Teng Ma, Jianye Huang, Bingqian Liu, Shuang Lin
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Patent number: 11450052Abstract: A terminal device for playing a game includes a display screen for displaying animation of the game, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry detects a frame rate inadequacy of animation frames that are generated according to animation features respectively associated with animation files. Then, the processing circuitry obtains preconfigured values respectively associated with the animation files. A preconfigured value associated with an animation file is indicative of performance influence for turning off an animation feature associated with the animation file. Further, the processing circuitry turns off one or more animation features according to the preconfigured values associated with the animation files until an adequate frame rate is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITEDInventor: Wei Xie
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Patent number: 11448436Abstract: A method of making an electrocaloric element includes forming conductive layers on opposing surfaces of a film comprising an electrocaloric material to form an electrocaloric element, wherein the forming of the conductive layers includes one or more of: vapor deposition of the conductive layers under reduced pressure for a duration of time, wherein the duration of time under reduced pressure is less than 240 minutes; vapor deposition of the conductive layers under reduced pressure for a duration of time, wherein the duration of time of exposure to conductive material deposition is less than 240 minutes; vapor deposition of the conductive layers under reduced pressure, wherein the reduced pressure is 10?8 torr to 500 torr; or maintaining the film at a temperature of less than or equal to 200° C. during forming of the conductive layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Wei Xie, Subramanyaravi Annapragada, Joseph V. Mantese, Parmesh Verma, Thomas D. Radcliff, William A. Rioux
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Patent number: 11428444Abstract: A heat transfer system is disclosed in which, an electrocaloric material includes a copolymer of a monomer mixture including (i) vinylidene fluoride, (ii) an addition polymerization monomer selected from tetrafluoroethylene, trifluoroethylene, or a monomer smaller than trifluoroethylene, and (iii) a halogenated addition polymerization monomer different than (ii) that is larger than vinylidene fluoride. The electrocaloric material also includes an additive selected from a nucleating agent having a polar surface charge, electrocalorically active solid particles, or a combination thereof. Electrodes are disposed on opposite surfaces of the electrocaloric material, and an electric power source is configured to provide voltage to the electrodes. The system also includes a first thermal flow path between the electrocaloric material and a heat sink, and a second thermal flow path between the electrocaloric material and a heat source.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Alan Eastman, Joseph V. Mantese, Wei Xie, Subramanyaravi Annapragada, Parmesh Verma, Sergei F. Burlatsky, Wayde R. Schmidt, Treese Hugener-Campbell
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Publication number: 20220229089Abstract: A testing device is disclosed including a plurality of elastic members, a plurality of elastic terminals, and a plurality of terminal boards. Each elastic member is provided with an arc-shaped elastic deformation portion, at least one elastic terminal is arranged as one set and is clamped on one elastic member with an inner arc of the elastic deformation portion. Each terminal board is provided with a recess for accommodating one of the elastic members, the recess is provided with at least one arc-shaped groove each matched with a respective elastic terminal, an outer arc of the elastic deformation portion is embedded in a respective arc-shaped groove, each arc-shaped groove has an upper end extending to an upper surface of the terminal board, and a lower end extending to a lower surface of the terminal board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Quanwise Microelectronics (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Guangmin HUANG, Wei XIE, Yongkang XIE
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Publication number: 20220172884Abstract: A surface-mounted transformer includes an adhesive layer and a winding product. The winding product is disposed inside the adhesive layer; the winding product includes an I-shaped magnetic core and a coil wound on a middle pillar of the I-shaped magnetic core; leading-out ends of the coil are connected to electrodes; the electrodes are exposed on the surface of the adhesive layer; and the adhesive layer is obtained through compression molding forming of a magnetic molding material. Compared with a surface-mounted transformer in the prior art, which has equal performance indexes, the surface-mounted transformer has a smaller size with a decrease proportion of over 50%; and a BOBBIN and an insulating rubber tape do not need to be used in processing. The winding product in the surface-mounted transformer is completely covered by the adhesive layer, so that the product is high in reliability and can support a PSIP plastic package environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Shenzhen Sunlord Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Deping ZENG, Hui LIN, Xiaohu TANG, Qunsheng ZHOU, Wei XIE, Yongming HE
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Patent number: 11346586Abstract: An electrocaloric module includes an electrocaloric element that includes an electrocaloric film, a first electrode on a first surface of the electrocaloric film, and a second electrode on a second surface of the electrocaloric film. A support is attached along an edge portion of the electrocaloric film, leaving a central portion of the electrocaloric film unsupported film. At least one of the first and second electrodes includes a patterned disposition of conductive material on the film surface. The electrocaloric module also includes a first thermal connection configured to connect to a first thermal flow path between the electrocaloric element and a heat sink, a second thermal connection configured to connect to a second thermal flow path between the electrocaloric element and a heat source, and a power connection connected to the first and second electrodes and configured to connect to a power source.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Wei Xie, Subramanyaravi Annapragada, Joseph V. Mantese, Scott Alan Eastman, Parmesh Verma, Suman Dwari, Michael L. Perry, Vladimir Blasko
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Publication number: 20220162770Abstract: A high-temperature forming device for imperfect single-crystal wafers used for a neutron monochromator includes a heating electric furnace, a temperature control system, a die system, a loading system, a vacuum protection system, and an auxiliary system. Where a furnace mouth of the heating electric furnace faces downwards, the heating electric furnace can be lifted vertically or a hearth of the heating electric furnace can be opened and closed. A vacuum protection cavity is formed by a glass cover and a blocking flange, a through hole is formed in one end of the glass cover, and the other end of the glass cover is closed. An operation opening is formed in the glass cover, the die system includes an upper die, a middle die, and a lower die, the middle die is a composite die.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Changsha University of Science & TechnologyInventors: Wei XIE, Yibing LUO, Yonggang TONG, Xiaofeng YU, Taishan CAO
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Patent number: 11320177Abstract: A heat transfer system cycles between a first mode where a heat transfer fluid is directed to a first electrocaloric module and from the first electrocaloric module to a heat exchanger to a second electrocaloric module while one of the first and second electrocaloric modules is energized, and a second mode where the heat transfer fluid is directed to the second electrocaloric module and from the second electrocaloric module to the heat exchanger to the first electrocaloric module, while the other of the first and second electrocaloric modules is energized. The modes are repeatedly cycled in alternating order directing the heat transfer fluid to cause a temperature gradient in each of the first and second electrocaloric modules, and heat is rejected to the fluid from the heat exchanger or is absorbed by the heat exchanger from the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Subramanyaravi Annapragada, Andrzej Ernest Kuczek, Thomas D. Radcliff, Charles E. Lents, Joseph V. Mantese, Scott Alan Eastman, Parmesh Verma, Wei Xie
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Patent number: 11308242Abstract: Provided is a method for protecting an encrypted control word. The method includes: receiving a hardware security module entitlement management message and an encrypted control word transmitted from a main chip, where the hardware security module entitlement management message includes a key for decrypting the encrypted control word; decrypting, based on the hardware security module entitlement management message and a hardware security module root key stored in the hardware security module, the encrypted control word to obtain a control word; reencrypting the control word based on a re-encryption key stored in the hardware security module to obtain a reencrypted control word; and transmitting the reencrypted control word to the main chip, so that the main chip decrypts, based on a main chip entitlement management message transmitted from the front end, the reencrypted control word to obtain the control word.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignees: ACADEMY OF BROADCASTING SCIENCE, NRTA, BEIJING NOVEL-SUPER DIGITAL TV TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., SUMAVISION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD, HISILICON TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhifan Sheng, Wei Xie, Jing Zhang, Xuebing Tian, Bin Xiong, Lizheng Zheng, Haifeng Yan, Zhonghua Fang, Qiang Wang, Qing Yang, Peng Chen, Longhui Jin, Jinglei Liu
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Patent number: 11300330Abstract: An electrocaloric element for a heat transfer system includes an electrocaloric material of a copolymer of (i) vinylidene fluoride, (ii) an addition polymerization monomer selected from tetrafluoroethylene, trifluoroethylene, vinyl fluoride, or combinations thereof, and (iii) a halogenated addition polymerization monomer larger than vinylidene fluoride. It is also provided that: (a) the monomer (ii) includes an addition polymerization monomer smaller than trifluoroethylene, (b) at least one of the addition polymerization monomers (ii) or (iii) is a chiral monomer, and the copolymer includes syndiotactic ordered segments of chiral monomer units, and/or (c) at least one of the addition polymerization monomers (ii) or (iii) comprises chlorine, and the copolymer includes an ordered distribution of monomer units comprising chlorine along the copolymer polymer backbone.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Alan Eastman, Sergei F. Burlatsky, Joseph V. Mantese, Wei Xie, Subramanyaravi Annapragada, Parmesh Verma, Vadim V. Atrazhev, Vadim I. Sultanov
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Publication number: 20220059822Abstract: Silicon nanoparticles and methods for preparation of silicon nanoparticles are provided. Embodiments include a method for grinding silicon. Methods include providing silicon material, providing a grinding liquid including a polar solvent, and grinding the silicon material in the presence of the grinding liquid to yield silicon nanoparticles. Grinding the silicon in the presence of the grinding liquid can chemically functionalize the silicon material as the nanoparticles are formed to provide stable chemically functionalized nanoparticles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Wei Xie, Zhifei Li, Roxana Trifu, Harris Miller