Patents by Inventor Xiaotao Liu

Xiaotao Liu 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).

  • Publication number: 20240107108
    Abstract: A display apparatus is disclosed The display apparatus includes a display, configured to present an image interface, the image interface includes a render layer and a display layer superimposed: and a controller, configured to obtain a target video resource and one or more recommended video resource associated with the target video resource; control the display layer to present the target video resource and output audio of the target video resource; and control the render layer to present the one or more recommended video resource simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Yican YANG, Xiaona TANG, Yuan LI, Min LI, Jianmin KANG, Shuangzeng LI, Shuai LI, Xiaoyue JING, Bing WU, Xiaotao ZHANG, Yuqi LIU
  • Patent number: 10637910
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein describe a client and/or server process for managing Information Technology (IT) assets, such as servers and storage devices. The process dynamically generates customized information objects based on subscription requests. A client generates a request for information. The request specifies information associated with a specific managed entity or IT resource. A server that monitors the specific managed entity does not maintain such information in an existing information object. Information associated with the specific managed entity can be performance information, health information, usage information, and the like. A notification manager receives the request and identifies that existing subscription resources don not contain the requested information. The notification manager generates a new information object that contains the requested information, and notifies the client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Graham, Thomas R. Maguire, Xiaotao Liu
  • Patent number: 10358771
    Abstract: Automated parameter tuning techniques for cross-directional model predictive control for paper-making under user-specified parametric uncertainties to reduce variability of the actuator and measurement profiles in the spatial domain is proposed. Decoupling properties of the spatial and temporal frequency components permit separate controller design and parameter tuning. CD-MPC design that explicitly accounts for parametric model uncertainty while finding MPC cost function weighing matrices that prevent actuator picketing and guarantee robust stability of the spatial CD profile. Picketing refers to periodic variation patterns in the actuator array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Honeywell Limited
    Inventors: Ning He, Xiaotao Liu, Michael Forbes, Johan Backstrom, Tongwen Chen
  • Patent number: 10309059
    Abstract: Automated parameter tuning techniques for cross-directional model predictive control for paper-making under user-specified parametric uncertainties are developed. The CD-MPC design explicitly accounts for parametric model uncertainty while finding a value for the CD profile trajectory generation that minimizes the CD settling time of the measurement 2 sigma spread and does not exceed an overshoot limit for actuator 2 sigma spread. The inventive technique includes: (i) providing uncertainty specifications for the temporal parameters of the process model, (ii) specifying 2 sigma overshoot limits for the CD actuator profile, (iii) using robust stability theory to find a minimum bound for the profile trajectory tuning parameter, (iv) using a frequency domain technique to reduce the search range for the profile trajectory tuning parameter, and (v) performing an intelligent search for the tuning parameter that minimizes measurement 2 sigma settling time without exceeding the actuator 2 sigma overshoot limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ning He, Xiaotao Liu, Michael Forbes, Johan Backstrom, Tongwen Chen
  • Publication number: 20180087221
    Abstract: Automated parameter tuning techniques for cross-directional model predictive control for paper-making under user-specified parametric uncertainties to reduce variability of the actuator and measurement profiles in the spatial domain is proposed. Decoupling properties of the spatial and temporal frequency components permit separate controller design and parameter tuning. CD-MPC design that explicitly accounts for parametric model uncertainty while finding MPC cost function weighing matrices that prevent actuator picketing and guarantee robust stability of the spatial CD profile. Picketing refers to periodic variation patterns in the actuator array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Ning He, Xiaotao Liu, Michael Forbes, Johan Backstrom, Tongwen Chen
  • Publication number: 20180087220
    Abstract: Automated parameter tuning techniques for cross-directional model predictive control for paper-making under user-specified parametric uncertainties are developed. The CD-MPC design explicitly accounts for parametric model uncertainty while finding a value for the CD profile trajectory generation that minimizes the CD settling time of the measurement 2 sigma spread and does not exceed an overshoot limit for actuator 2 sigma spread. The inventive technique includes: (i) providing uncertainty specifications for the temporal parameters of the process model, (ii) specifying 2 sigma overshoot limits for the CD actuator profile, (iii) using robust stability theory to find a minimum bound for the profile trajectory tuning parameter, (iv) using a frequency domain technique to reduce the search range for the profile trajectory tuning parameter, and (v) performing an intelligent search for the tuning parameter that minimizes measurement 2 sigma settling time without exceeding the actuator 2 sigma overshoot limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Ning He, Xiaotao Liu, Michael Forbes, Johan Backstrom, Tongwen Chen
  • Patent number: 9829729
    Abstract: A display panel and a detection method thereof are provided. Wireless signals are transmitted to a gate-line wireless sensing electrode connected to gate lines and a data-line wireless sensing electrode connected to data lines that are preset at a dummy zone of the display panel (1, 1?), respectively, through wireless signal transmitting electrodes (6) connected to a transmitter, so as to generate a gate-line detection signal and a data-line detections signal, thereby realizing detection of the display panel. The gate-line wireless sensing electrode and the data-line wireless sensing electrode are formed at the dummy zone on the array substrate (1, 1?) in the technological process of producing the gate lines and the data lines of the array substrate of the display panel, respectively. Therefore, poorness of a display can be detected without cutting of a display panel (1, 1?), poorness is detected early, and repair is made timely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming Li, Yong Sub Kim, Xiaotao Liu
  • Patent number: 9773962
    Abstract: A BÏ2212 article may be formed by mixing metallic precursor powders including bismuth, strontium, calcium and copper in an oxygen-free atmosphere, mechanically alloying the metallic precursor powders in an oxygen-free atmosphere, and heating the metallic precursor alloy according to a temperature profile. The profile may include a ramp-up stage during which the alloy is heated to a peak temperature in an oxygen-free atmosphere, a dwell stage during which the alloy is held at the peak temperature for a dwell time, and a ramp-down stage during which the alloy is cooled from the peak temperature. During at least a portion of the dwell stage, the oxygen-free atmosphere is switched to an oxygen-inclusive atmosphere, wherein the alloy is oxidized to form a superconducting oxide, which may be sintered during or after oxidation. The alloy may be formed into a shape, such as a wire, prior to oxidizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Justin Schwartz, Carl C. Koch, Yun Zhang, Xiaotao Liu
  • Publication number: 20160282642
    Abstract: A display panel and a detection method thereof are provided. Wireless signals are transmitted to a gate-line wireless sensing electrode connected to gate lines and a data-line wireless sensing electrode connected to data lines that are preset at a dummy zone of the display panel (1, 1?), respectively, through wireless signal transmitting electrodes (6) connected to a transmitter, so as to generate a gate-line detection signal and a data-line detections signal, thereby realizing detection of the display panel. The gate-line wireless sensing electrode and the data-line wireless sensing electrode are formed at the dummy zone on the array substrate (1, 1?) in the technological process of producing the gate lines and the data lines of the array substrate of the display panel, respectively. Therefore, poorness of a display can be detected without cutting of a display panel (1, 1?), poorness is detected early, and repair is made timely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO, LTD.
    Inventors: Ming LI, Yong Sub KIM, Xiaotao LIU
  • Patent number: 9424792
    Abstract: A test method for line defect in a display panel (10) comprises: inputting a first ON signal and a first OFF signal into odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12) and even rows of gate scanning lines (GS13) of the display panel (10) respectively, to turn on transistors controlled by the odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12), and turn off transistors controlled by the even rows of gate scanning lines (GS13), thereby obtaining a first test image; inputting a second OFF signal and a second ON signal into the odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12) and even rows of gate scanning lines (GS13) of the display panel (10) respectively, to turn off the transistors controlled by the odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12), and turn on the transistors controlled by the even rows of gate scanning lines (GE13), thereby obtaining a second test image; comparing the first test image with the second test image to determine that line display defect appearing in the first test image or the second test image are true display defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming Li, Jongseok Jang, Yong Sub Kim, Xiaotao Liu
  • Publication number: 20160148587
    Abstract: A test method for line defect in a display panel (10) comprises: inputting a first ON signal and a first OFF signal into odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12) and even rows of gate scanning lines (GS13) of the display panel (10) respectively, to turn on transistors controlled by the odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12), and turn off transistors controlled by the even rows of gate scanning lines (GS13), thereby obtaining a first test image; inputting a second OFF signal and a second ON signal into the odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12) and even rows of gate scanning lines (GS13) of the display panel (10) respectively, to turn off the transistors controlled by the odd rows of gate scanning lines (GE12), and turn on the transistors controlled by the even rows of gate scanning lines (GE13), thereby obtaining a second test image; comparing the first test image with the second test image to determine that line display defect appearing in the first test image or the second test image are true display defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Ming LI, Jongseok JANG, Yong Sub KIM, Xiaotao LIU
  • Publication number: 20150270471
    Abstract: A BÏ2212 article may be formed by mixing metallic precursor powders including bismuth, strontium, calcium and copper in an oxygen-free atmosphere, mechanically alloying the metallic precursor powders in an oxygen-free atmosphere, and heating the metallic precursor alloy according to a temperature profile. The profile may include a ramp-up stage during which the alloy is heated to a peak temperature in an oxygen-free atmosphere, a dwell stage during which the alloy is held at the peak temperature for a dwell time, and a ramp-down stage during which the alloy is cooled from the peak temperature. During at least a portion of the dwell stage, the oxygen-free atmosphere is switched to an oxygen-inclusive atmosphere, wherein the alloy is oxidized to form a superconducting oxide, which may be sintered during or after oxidation. The alloy may be formed into a shape, such as a wire, prior to oxidizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Justin Schwartz, Carl C. Koch, Yun Zhang, Xiaotao Liu
  • Patent number: 8637433
    Abstract: A method for making a composite superconductor and a superconductor made using the method. Superconducting filaments are embedded in a matrix material. Oxygen-containing elements are also embedded in the matrix material, with the oxygen-containing elements preferably being dispersed evenly among the superconducting filaments. A surrounding reinforcement material contains the other elements and preferably seals the superconductor from the surrounding atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Florida State University Technology Transfer Office
    Inventors: Thomas Painter, Ting Xu, Xiaotao Liu
  • Patent number: 8473593
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein describe a client and/or server process for managing Information Technology (IT) assets, such as servers and storage devices. The process dynamically generates customized information objects based on subscription requests. A client generates a request for information. The request specifies information associated with a specific managed entity or IT resource. A server that monitors the specific managed entity does not maintain such information in an existing information object. Information associated with the specific managed entity can be performance information, health information, usage information, and the like. A notification manager receives the request and identifies that existing subscription resources don not contain the requested information. The notification manager generates a new information object that contains the requested information, and notifies the client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen G. Graham, Thomas Maguire, Xiaotao Liu
  • Publication number: 20120083416
    Abstract: A method for making a composite superconductor and a superconductor made using the method. Superconducting filaments are embedded in a matrix material. Oxygen-containing elements are also embedded in the matrix material, with the oxygen-containing elements preferably being dispersed evenly among the superconducting filaments. A surrounding reinforcement material contains the other elements and preferably seals the superconductor from the surrounding atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Painter, Ting Xu, Xiaotao Liu