Patents by Inventor Xiaowei Zhang

Xiaowei Zhang 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: 11570161
    Abstract: In order to improve security upon distributing a group key, there is provided a gateway (20) to a core network for a group of MTC devices (10_1-10_n) communicating with the core network. The gateway (20) protects confidentiality and integrity of a group key, and distributes the protected group key to each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n). The protection is performed by using: a key (Kgr) that is preliminarily shared between the gateway (20) and each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n), and that is used for the gateway (20) to authenticate each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n) as a member of the group; or a key (K_iwf) that is shared between an MTC-IWF (50) and each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n), and that is used to derive temporary keys for securely conducting individual communication between the MTC-IWF (50) and each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Anand Raghawa Prasad
  • Publication number: 20230008642
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first radiator coupled to a second radiator. One end of a second branch of the second radiator is connected between a head end and a tail end of a first branch of the second radiator. The other end of the second branch is connected between a head end and a tail end of a third branch of the second radiator. A projection of a reference face of the first branch on the first radiator is a first projection. The first projection partly overlaps the first radiator, or a distance between the first projection and the first radiator is within a range of 0 to 3 millimeters. A ratio of a first center distance between an end face of the third branch and the reference face, and a second center distance between the other end face of the third branch and the reference face is within a range of 0.5 to 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Dong Yu, Meng Hou, Hanyang Wang
  • Publication number: 20220407846
    Abstract: In order to improve security upon distributing a group key, there is provided a gateway (20) to a core network for a group of MTC devices (10_1-10_n) communicating with the core network. The gateway (20) protects confidentiality and integrity of a group key, and distributes the protected group key to each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n). The protection is performed by using: a key (Kgr) that is preliminarily shared between the gateway (20) and each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n), and that is used for the gateway (20) to authenticate each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n) as a member of the group; or a key (K_iwf) that is shared between an MTC-IWF (50) and each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n), and that is used to derive temporary keys for securely conducting individual communication between the MTC-IWF (50) and each of the MTC devices (10_1-10_n).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaowei ZHANG, Anand Raghawa Prasad
  • Patent number: 11504392
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel hydrogel, and to method of making and using the novel hydrogel. The novel hydrogel is a reaction product of a water soluble laccase cross-linked arabinoxylan and an acid, and has a pH value of 1.5-2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce R Hamaker, Xiaowei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11477726
    Abstract: In order for more effectively supporting a Dedicated Core Network, there is provided a network system including a first node (30) that establishes secure connection with a UE (10) initially attempting to attach to a network, through a radio base station (20), and a second node (40) to which the UE (10) is redirected from the first node (30) through the radio base station (20). Upon the redirection, the first node (30) sends information on the first node (30) itself to the second node (40) through the radio base station (20). The second node (40) uses the information to retrieve security context necessary for establishing the connection with the UE (10) from the first node (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Toshiyuki Tamura, Anand Raghawa Prasad
  • Publication number: 20220305713
    Abstract: Biodegradable thermoformed articles are disclosed. The thermoformed articles are formed from a biodegradable polymer composition. The polymer composition contains a cellulose ester polymer, a plasticizer, and one or more other additives. Thermoformed articles can be made in accordance with the present disclosure having low haze and high clarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Kevin Norfleet, Christopher McGrady, Randy Buchman, Camilo Cano
  • Publication number: 20220303741
    Abstract: A root key (K_iwf) is derived at a network and sent to MTC UE (10). The K_iwf is used for deriving subkeys for protecting communication between MTC UE (10) and MTC-IWF (20). In a case where HSS (30) derives the K_iwf, HSS (30) send to MTC-IWF (20) the K_iwf in a new message (Update Subscriber Information). In a case where MME (40) derives the K_iwf, MME (40) sends the K_iwf through HSS (30) or directly to MTC-IWF (20). MTC-IWF (20) can derive the K_iwf itself. The K_iwf is sent through MME (40) to MTC UE (10) by use of a NAS SMC or Attach Accept message, or sent from MTC-IWF (20) directly to MTC UE (10). In a case where the K_iwf is sent from MME (40), MME (40) receives the K_iwf from HSS (30) in an Authentication Data Response message, or from MTC-IWF (20) directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaowei ZHANG, Anand Raghawa Prasad
  • Publication number: 20220283044
    Abstract: A stress-strain curve simulation method, for calculating a simulated stress-strain curve of a test object sandwiched between a mass block and a testing platform, the method comprises: obtaining a first acceleration curve associated with a plurality of pieces of acceleration data of the mass block and a second acceleration curve associated with a plurality of pieces of acceleration data of the testing platform; extracting a part of the first acceleration curve and a part of the second acceleration curve to obtain a first valid curve and a second valid curve; obtaining an object strain curve according to the first valid curve and the second valid curve; calculating an object stress curve based on the first valid curve and a contact area between the mass block and the test object; and calculating the simulated stress-strain curve based on the object strain curve and the object stress curve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: De bin QI, Xuefeng CHEN, Yu TANG, Qingxuan XU, Xiang bin CHEN, Xiaowei ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11406397
    Abstract: An electrostatic atomization ultrasonic aided low-damage and controllable biologic bone grinding process and device, which solve the problem of debris blockage and have good cooling effect and high operation efficiency. The device includes: a spindle, arranged rotatably; a water-catching grinding tool for grinding a biologic bone, the spindle being connected with the tool through an ultrasonic vibration mechanism, the tool achieving longitudinal and rotary motions under the drive of the spindle and mechanism; a cooling and film forming mechanism on one side of the tool and connected with an ultrasonic generator in the mechanism, a nozzle connected with a medical nano liquid storage cup arranged at the bottom, compressed gas capable of being introduced into the nozzle to perform pneumatic-ultrasonic atomization on a medical nanofluid, the nanofluid being flushed into a grinding zone in droplets for effective cooling and lubrication; and an endoscope on the other side of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Changhe Li, Min Yang, Yanbin Zhang, Dongzhou Jia, Naiqing Zhang, Yali Hou, Xiaowei Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220248097
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing one or more content item recommendations, comprising opening a content recommendation session for a selected user; retrieving at least some user data for the selected user from a first storage resource; obtaining content information concerning content available from one or more content sources; using the user data and the content information to generate at least one content item recommendation for the user; and providing the content item recommendation to the user, wherein the user data for the selected user is stored at substantially contiguous physical locations at the first storage resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: ThinkAnalytics Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Docherty, Shahad Ahmed, Darren Callaghan, Ewen Cattanach, Gordon McIntyre, Alan Ryman, David Scott, Asim Ullah, Xiaowei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11388568
    Abstract: A root key (K_iwf) is derived at a network and sent to MTC UE (10). The K_iwf is used for deriving subkeys for protecting communication between MTC UE (10) and MTC-IWF (20). In a case where HSS (30) derives the K_iwf, HSS (30) send to MTC-IWF (20) the K_iwf in a new message (Update Subscriber Information). In a case where MME (40) derives the K_iwf, MME (40) sends the K_iwf through HSS (30) or directly to MTC-IWF (20). MTC-IWF (20) can derive the K_iwf itself. The K_iwf is sent through MME (40) to MTC UE (10) by use of a NAS SMC or Attach Accept message, or sent from MTC-IWF (20) directly to MTC UE (10). In a case where the K_iwf is sent from MME (40), MME (40) receives the K_iwf from HSS (30) in an Authentication Data Response message, or from MTC-IWF (20) directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Anand Raghawa Prasad
  • Publication number: 20220193849
    Abstract: An aeronautical aluminum alloy minimum-quantity-lubrication milling machining device includes a machine tool worktable and spindle connected with a machine tool power system. The spindle is connected with a tool holder that is fixed with a cutting tool. The machine tool worktable is provided with a machine tool fixture, the tool holder is connected with a minimum-quantity-lubrication mechanism, the machine tool fixture includes a fixture body that is fixedly provided with a limit block for contact with two adjacent side surfaces of a workpiece, the fixture body is provided with a plurality of clamping elements capable of pressing the workpiece against an upper surface of the fixture body, and a top of the clamping element is provided with a detection member for detecting a relative position between the clamping element and the spindle. The device can avoid interference and contact between a nozzle and the clamping element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicants: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SHANXI JINZHAO AVIATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min YANG, Hao MA, Changhe LI, Xifeng WU, Yixue HAN, Yuying YANG, Xin CUI, Xufeng ZHAO, Naiqing ZHANG, Qidong WU, Teng GAO, Yanbin ZHANG, Bingheng LU, Mingzheng LIU, Dongzhou JIA, Xiaowei ZHANG, Xiaoming WANG
  • Publication number: 20220185978
    Abstract: A biodegradable foam material is disclosed. The biodegradable foam material is made from a cellulose ester polymer combined with at least one plasticizer. The cellulose ester polymer composition is combined with one or more foaming agents and formed into a closed cell foam. The foam material is particularly well suited for use in packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Kevin Norfleet, Randy Buchman, Christopher McGrady, Camilo Cano, Jonathan Caterino, Michael Combs
  • Patent number: 11343573
    Abstract: A method for providing one or more content item recommendations for a user of a content distribution system having a plurality of users, comprises: opening a content recommendation session for a selected user; retrieving user data for the selected user from a first storage resource storing user data on a plurality of users, storing the user data in a second storage resource, and maintaining the user data in the second storage resource during the content recommendation session for the selected user; using the user data from the second storage resource and content information concerning content available from one or more content sources to generate at least one content item recommendation for the selected user during the content recommendation session for the selected user; and providing the at least one content item recommendation, wherein the method further comprises maintaining content recommendation sessions for a plurality of the users and maintaining in the second storage resource user data for said pl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: THINKANALYTICS LTD
    Inventors: Peter Docherty, Shahad Ahmed, Darren Callaghan, Ewen Cattanach, Gordon McIntyre, Alan Ryman, David Scott, Asim Ullah, Xiaowei Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220159537
    Abstract: An SeNB (30) informs an MeNB (20) that it can configure bearers for the given UE (10). At this time, the MeNB (20) manages the DRB status, and then sends a key S-KeNB to the SeNB (30). The MeNB (20) also sends a KSI for the S-KeNB to both of the UE (10) and the SeNB (30). After this procedure, the MeNB (20) informs an EPC (MME (40) and S-GW (50)) about the new bearer configured at the SeNB (30), such that the S-GW 50 can start offloading the bearer(s) to the SeNB 30. Prior to the offloading, the EPC network entity (MME (40) or S-GW (50)) performs verification that: 1) whether the request is coming from authenticated source (MeNB); and 2) whether the SeNB (30) is a valid eNB to which the traffic can be offload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaowei ZHANG, Anand Raghawa PRASAD
  • Publication number: 20220143769
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an internal cooling/external cooling-switching milling minimum-quantity-lubrication intelligent nozzle system and method, relating to the field of milling lubrication. The system includes: a vision system, configured to acquire a real-time milling depth of a workpiece and send the real-time milling depth to a lubrication manner controller for processing; a lubrication system, including an internal cooling system and an external cooling system connected together to a cutting fluid supply source through a reversing device; and the lubrication manner controller, configured to communicate with the vision system and the lubrication system respectively, and control the reversing device to act according to a set milling depth threshold and data acquired by the vision system, so as to adjust and switch to the internal cooling system or the external cooling system to work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicants: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SHANGHAI JINZHAO ENERGY SAVING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, SHANXI JINZHAO AVIATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changhe LI, Xifeng WU, Yixue HAN, Naiqing ZHANG, Yanbin ZHANG, Qidong WU, Huajun CAO, Teng GAO, Min YANG, Bingheng LU, Yuying YANG, Xin CUI, Xufeng ZHAO, Mingzheng LIU, Dongzhou JIA, Xiaowei ZHANG, Hao MA
  • Publication number: 20220143719
    Abstract: An intelligent switching system for switching internal cooling and external cooling and a method are provided. The system includes a vision system, a cooling system and a control system. The vision system monitors a real-time milling state of a cutter, collects a real-time milling depth image that the cutter mills a workpiece, and transmits the collected real-time milling depth image to the control system. The control system includes a lubrication mode control center, and a motor control center. The lubrication mode control center receives the real-time image transmitted by the image collection control center; analyzes and processes the real-time image to obtain real-time milling depth data of the cutter. The motor control center receives a signal sent by the lubrication mode control center; analyzes and processes the signal, and transmits a control instruction to the cooling system. The cooling system executes a switching command issued by the control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicants: Qingdao University of Technology, Shanghai Jinzhao Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Jinzhao Aviation Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Changhe LI, Xifeng WU, Yixue HAN, Naiqing ZHANG, Qidong WU, Huajun CAO, Teng GAO, Yanbin ZHANG, Min YANG, Bingheng LU, Yuying YANG, Xin CUI, Xufeng ZHAO, Mingzheng LIU, Dongzhou JIA, Xiaowei ZHANG, Hao MA
  • Publication number: 20220132379
    Abstract: A UE (10) provides information on potential S?eNB(s). The information is forwarded from an MeNB (20_1) to an M?eNB (20_2) such that the M?eNB (20_2) can determine, before the handover happens, whether the M?eNB (20_2) will configure a new SeNB (S?eNB) and which S?eNB the M?eNB (20_2) will configure. In one of options, the MeNB (20_1) derives a key S?-KeNB for communication protection between the UE (10) and the S?eNB (30_1), and send the S?-KeNB to the M?eNB (20_2). In another option, the M?eNB (20_2) derives the S?-KeNB from a key KeNB* received from the MeNB (20_1). The M?eNB (20_2) sends the S?-KeNB to the S?eNB (30_1). Moreover, there are also provided several variations to perform SeNB Release, SeNB Addition, Bearer Modification and the like, in which the order and/or timing thereof can be different during the handover procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaowei ZHANG, Anand Raghawa PRASAD
  • Publication number: 20220118461
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a same-cavity integrated vertical high-speed multistage superfine pulverizing device and method for walnut shells. The same-cavity integrated vertical high-speed multistage superfine pulverizing device for walnut shells includes a double-channel sliding type feeding device and a same-cavity integrated vertical pulverizing device. The same-cavity integrated vertical pulverizing device includes a material lifting disc and a same-cavity integrated vertical pulverizing barrel. A first-stage coarse crushing region, a second-stage fine crushing region, a third-stage pneumatic impact micro pulverizing region and a fourth-stage airflow mill superfine pulverizing region are disposed in the same-cavity integrated vertical pulverizing barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicants: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION, XINJIANG ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, XINJIANG JIANG NING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changhe LI, Mingzheng LIU, Xiaoming WANG, Huimin YANG, Xinping LI, Xiangdong LIU, Tuluhon TURDI, Ji CHE, Lianxing GAO, Huayang ZHAO, Xiaowei ZHANG, Yanbin ZHANG, Yifei CHEN, Yali HOU
  • Publication number: 20220124162
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for service discovery. The method may comprise sending a first service discovery request including forward information indicating that the first service discovery request has been processed by one or more network function repository nodes to a second network function repository node; and receiving a first service discovery response from the second network function repository node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Xiaowei ZHANG, Peng LI, Cheng WANG