Patents by Inventor Xiao-Dong Sun
Xiao-Dong 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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Patent number: 11292512Abstract: A method of operating an electric power assisted steering system of the kind in which an electric motor applies an assistance torque to a part of the steering system as a function of an assistance torque signal, the assistance torque reducing the force required by the driver to turn a steering wheel, comprises during normal operation generating an assistance torque signal that is dependent on the torque applied by the driver, and during a fault operation in which the torque applied by the driver is not reliably known to the system generating an assistance torque signal that is derived from a first term that has a value that varies as a function of the angular position of the steering relative to a changeable datum, the angular position of the changeable datum being updated in the event that the direction of rotation of the steering changes.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: TRW LIMITEDInventors: Philip March, Nikhil Koppattil Prahlad, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Publication number: 20190278097Abstract: An apparatus, system, and/or method that integrates excitable light emitting materials (that are transparent) into any surface to display an image. Light emitting materials may be integrated into uneven, irregular and/or random surfaces, displays may be formed on objects that are not practical for flat panel displays (e.g. steering wheels). Light emitting materials may be integrated onto or into the surface of a flat panel display that is responsive to excitation light of a laser pointer, thus allowing flat panel displays to be more effectively used in presentation applications. Since the light emitting materials are transparent, application of light emitting materials into objects does not obstruct the view of the objects when the light emitting materials are not being used to display images.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: SUN INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Xiao-Dong Sun, Leonard P. Sun
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Publication number: 20180009469Abstract: A method of operating an electric power assisted steering system of the kind in which an electric motor applies an assistance torque to a part of the steering system as a function of an assistance torque signal, the assistance torque reducing the force required by the driver to turn a steering wheel, comprises during normal operation generating an assistance torque signal that is dependent on the torque applied by the driver, and during a fault operation in which the torque applied by the driver is not reliably known to the system generating an assistance torque signal that is derived from a first term that has a value that varies as a function of the angular position of the steering relative to a changeable datum, the angular position of the changeable datum being updated in the event that the direction of rotation of the steering changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: TRW LimitedInventors: Philip March, Prahlad Nikhil Koppattil, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Publication number: 20170211781Abstract: An apparatus, system, and/or method that integrates excitable light emitting materials (that are transparent) into any surface to display an image. Light emitting materials may be integrated into uneven, irregular, and/or random surfaces, displays may be formed on objects that are not practical for flat panel displays (e.g. steering wheels). Light emitting materials may be integrated onto or into the surface of a flat panel display that is responsive to excitation light of a laser pointer, thus allowing flat panel displays to be more effectively used in presentation applications. Since the light emitting materials are transparent, application of light emitting materials into objects does not obstruct the view of the objects when the light emitting materials are not being used to display images.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: SUN INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Xiao-Dong Sun, Leonard P. Sun
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Patent number: 8152306Abstract: An apparatus (e.g. a display) including a display substrate and a waveguide. The waveguide may guide ultraviolet light from the light source onto the display substrate. The display substrate may include light emitting material configured to emit visible light in response to absorption of the ultraviolet light.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Sun Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Publication number: 20110235359Abstract: An apparatus (e.g. a display) including a display substrate and a waveguide. The waveguide may guide ultraviolet light from the light source onto the display substrate. The display substrate may include light emitting material configured to emit visible light in response to absorption of the ultraviolet light.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Patent number: 7976169Abstract: An apparatus (e.g. a display) including a display substrate and a waveguide. The waveguide may guide ultraviolet light from the light source onto the display substrate. The display substrate may include light emitting material configured to emit visible light in response to absorption of the ultraviolet light.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Sun Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Publication number: 20100062194Abstract: Embodiments relate to light emitting material integrated into the apparatus having an anti-counterfeit pattern. The light emitting material may be configured to emit visible light in response to absorption of ultraviolet light. The light emitting material may include a plurality of light emitting particles, with each of the plurality of light emitting particles having a diameter less than about 500 nanometers. Accordingly, in embodiments, the anti-counterfeit pattern may be invisible under ambient light. However, under ultraviolet light, the authenticity of a product may be identified by emission of light in the form of the anti-counterfeit pattern. In embodiments, the anti-counterfeit pattern may be in the form of a bar code, a computer readable code, and/or a symbol that verifies the authenticity of a product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: Xiao-Dong Sun
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Patent number: 7537346Abstract: Viewable images may be displayed from a substantially dark substrate. Light emitting material may be integrated into a substantially dark substrate. The light emitting material may be configured to emit visible light in response to absorption of ultraviolet light. The light emitting material may include a plurality of light emitting particles and each of the plurality of light emitting particles has a diameter less than about 500 nanometers. For example, emitting visible light from a substantially dark substrate may allow for images to be displayed with relatively high contrast. These high contrast images may appear clearer to a viewer and may result in less eye strain by a viewer.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Superimaging, Inc.Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun, Ming-Heo Duan
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Patent number: 7452082Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, viewable images can be created in glass. Viewable images may be created in glass by using a projector which projects ultraviolet light to excite light emitting material. Clear images may be created in glass because the size the light emitting particles in the glass is less than 400 nanometers. In embodiments, the visible illumination of a transparent substrate to display an image is possible, while the transparent substrate remains transparent. Accordingly, for example, drivers of automobiles may view images (e.g. map images) on their windshield while they are driving. As another example, window shoppers may view enhanced advertisements in the windows of stores that they are approaching.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Superimaging, Inc.Inventors: Xiao-Dong Sun, Jian-Qiang Liu
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Patent number: 7442665Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the preparation and use of a substrate having an array of diverse materials in predefined regions thereon. A substrate having an array of diverse materials thereon is generally prepared by delivering components of materials to predefined regions on a substrate, and simultaneously reacting the components to form at least two materials. Materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, covalent network solids, ionic solids and molecular solids. More particularly, materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, inorganic materials, intermetallic materials, metal alloys, ceramic materials, organic materials, organometallic materials, non-biological organic polymers, composite materials (e.g., inorganic composites, organic composites, or combinations thereof), etc.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Schultz, Xiaodong Xiang, Isy Goldwasser, Gabriel Brice{hacek over (n)}o, Xiao-Dong Sun, Kai-An Wang
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Patent number: 7399428Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to compositions and processing methods of rare-earth vanadate based materials that have high emission efficiency in a wavelength range of 480 to 700 nm with the maximum intensity at 535 nm (bright yellow) under UV, X-ray and other forms of high-energy irradiation. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to general chemical compositions of the form (Gd1-xAx)(V1-yBy)(O4-zCz), where A is selected from the group consisting of Bi, Tl, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu for 0<x<0.2; B is Ta, Nb, W, and Mo for 0<y<0.1; and C is N, F, Br, and I for 0<z<0.1. Methods of preparation include sol gel, liquid flux, and co-precipitation processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Intematix CorporationInventors: Yi-Qun Li, Shifan Cheng, Ning Wang, Yi Dong, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Publication number: 20080057001Abstract: Contrast agents and methods for making them are presented that use Fe nanoparticles that produce higher clarity and particularity in MRI imaging. Various alloys and core compounds are presented that may be used to produce such higher clarity MRI images.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventor: Xiao-Dong Sun
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Patent number: 7320858Abstract: A combinatorial method for discovering or optimizing materials is disclosed. The method uses solution-based components that are mixed and dispensed into regions on a substrate for drying and/or heat-treating. The drying and/or heat-treating produces materials that can be tested for a desired property.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel M. Giaquinta, Martin Devenney, Keith A. Hall, Isy Goldwasser, Peter G. Schultz, Xiao-Dong Xiang, Xiao-Dong Sun, Gabriel BriceƱo, Kai-An Wang
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Publication number: 20080002159Abstract: An apparatus (e.g. a display) including a display substrate and a waveguide. The waveguide may guide ultraviolet light from the light source onto the display substrate. The display substrate may include light emitting material configured to emit visible light in response to absorption of the ultraviolet light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Publication number: 20070257204Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, viewable images can be created in glass. Viewable images may be created in glass by using a projector which projects ultraviolet light to excite light emitting material. Clear images may be created in glass because the size the light emitting particles in the glass is less than 400 nanometers. In embodiments, the visible illumination of a transparent substrate to display an image is possible, while the transparent substrate remains transparent. Accordingly, for example, drivers of automobiles may view images (e.g. map images) on their windshield while they are driving. As another example, window shoppers may view enhanced advertisements in the windows of stores that they are approaching.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Xiao-Dong Sun, Jian-Qiang Liu
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Patent number: 7229500Abstract: Crystallization Photoresist (PR) apparatus and methods which allow for fast screening and determination of protein crystallization conditions with small protein quantities and rapid crystallization. The apparatus comprise a first region comprising a first nucleation catalyst material and a second region comprising a second nucleation catalyst material, with the first and second regions positioned adjacent to each other and configured to support at least one crystal, and with the first region having a variation in a nucleation property of the first nucleation catalyst material in the first region. The crystal may be supported at an interface of the adjacent regions.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Parallel Synthesis Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Haushalter, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Patent number: 7213923Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, viewable images can be created in glass. Viewable images may be created in glass by using a projector which projects ultraviolet light to excite light emitting material. Clear images may be created in glass because the size the light emitting particles in the glass is less than 400 nanometers. In embodiments, the visible illumination of a transparent substrate to display an image is possible, while the transparent substrate remains transparent. Accordingly, for example, drivers of automobiles may view images (e.g. map images) on their windshield while they are driving. As another example, window shoppers may view enhanced advertisements in the windows of stores that they are approaching.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Superimaging, Inc.Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Patent number: 7182467Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, viewable imagines can be created in glass. Viewable images may be created in or on glass (or other at least partially transparent substrate), by using microstructures to scatter light from a projector, while the glass maintains transparent or translucent properties. In embodiments, the microstructures are integrated into glass in patterns.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Superimaging, Inc.Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun
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Publication number: 20070009083Abstract: System and method of a compact X-ray imaging detector for dental imaging applications are disclosed. In one of the preferred embodiments, a compact X-ray point source is placed in patient's mouth whereas a X-ray detector is placed outside. The preferred improvement offers several advantages over prior art practices. One of the advantages is the much-reduced X-ray exposure to only areas to be imaged. An additional advantage is the improvement on image resolution due to geometric magnification associated with the location of the detector. The third substantial improvement is the enhanced contrast due to reduction of off-axis scattering. In another preferred embodiment, an X-ray imaging detection system is disclosed. The X-ray imaging system consists of a compact X-ray source that can be placed into a patient's mouth, an optical detector with scintillator, system control and an interfaced computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Jian-Qiang Liu, Xiao-Dong Sun, Jian-ying Cao