Patents by Inventor Xiaoxin Zhang

Xiaoxin 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: 8660203
    Abstract: Modern coding and modulation techniques have greatly improved the transmission and reception of signals. A method is described including receiving a signal de-mapping the signal into a first and second substream, decoding the first and second substream using a low density parity check decoding process, and combining the first and second decoded substream into a single data stream. An apparatus is described including a symbol de-mapper that receives a signal de-maps the modulation symbols in the signal into a first and second substream, a first decoder that decodes the first substream using a low density parity check coding process at a first decoding rate, a second decoder that decodes the second substream at a second encoding rate, and a combiner that combines the first substream and the second substream into a single data stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Wei Zhou, Li Zou, Yuping Zhao, Xiaoxin Zhang, Peng Liu, Charles Chuanming Wang
  • Patent number: 8654880
    Abstract: Modern coding and modulation techniques have greatly improved the transmission of signals. A method is described including receiving a stream of data bits, demultiplexing the stream into a first and second substream, encoding the first and second substream using a low density parity check coding process, and mapping the first substream to a first region of a symbol constellation map and the second substream to a second region. Also, an apparatus is described including a demultiplexer that produces a first and second bitstream, a first encoder that encodes the first substream using a low density parity check coding process at a first encoding rate, a second encoder that encodes the second substream at a second rate, and a symbol mapper that maps bits from the first substream to a first region of a symbol constellation map and maps bits from the second substream to a second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Wei Zhou, Li Zou, Yuping Zhao, Xiaoxin Zhang, Peng Liu, Charles Chuanming Wang
  • Publication number: 20130336131
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for performing ranging operations (700) between two or more wireless devices (STA1 and STA2). For some embodiments, the ranging operation allows each of a pair of ranging devices to estimate timing errors associated with measuring the time of arrival (TOA) of received signals, and to remove such timing errors from the measured TOA values. TOA and time of departure (TOD) information may also be exchanged between the devices using measurement action frames defined by IEEE 802.11v standards. In addition, an iterative process (800) is disclosed that allows a sequence of measurement action frames exchanged between the ranging devices to refine the timing errors and thus also refine the round trip time (RTT) value of signals exchanged between the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxin ZHANG, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130307723
    Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for determining locations of access points (AP) are presented. Techniques are described for determining relative and absolute locations of APs. In one embodiment, a device may send and receive messages to one or more APs for from various locations for determining the distance between the device and the AP. The device may additionally keep track of its own displacement for the purposes of determining the location of the one or more APs. In one embodiment, the device also determines the turnaround calibration factor (TCF) for the AP that compensates for the processing time at the AP may also be used for increasing the accuracy of the determination of the location of the AP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Lionel Jacques Garin, Xiaoxin Zhang
  • Patent number: 8552074
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing methanol, dimethyl ether, and low carbon olefins from syngas, wherein the process comprises the step of contacting syngas with a catalyst under the conditions for converting the syngas into methanol, dimethyl ether, and low carbon olefins, characterized in that, the catalyst contains an amorphous alloy consisting of components M and X wherein the component X represents an element B and/or P, the component M represents two or more elements selected from Group IIIA, IVA, VA, IB, IIB, IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB, VIII and Lanthanide series of the Periodic Table of Elements. According to the present process, the syngas can be converted into methanol, dimethyl ether, and low carbon olefins in a high CO conversion, a high selectivity of the target product, and high carbon availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignees: China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC
    Inventors: Qiang Fu, Xiaoxin Zhang, Yibin Luo, Xuhong Mu, Baoning Zong
  • Patent number: 8521181
    Abstract: A TOA positioning system can be implemented that employs a calculated initial location of a wireless network device. For each of a plurality of reference wireless network devices, a distance between the wireless network device and the reference wireless network device is determined based, at least in part, on a round trip transit time between the wireless network device and the reference wireless network device. An initial location of the wireless network device can be calculated based, at least in part, on a location of each of the plurality of reference wireless network devices. A location of the wireless network device can be estimated based, at least in part, on the calculated initial location, the distance to each of the reference wireless network devices, and an initial distance calibration constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Patent number: 8489114
    Abstract: A TDOA positioning system that employs a calculated initial location of a wireless network device can be implemented to minimize sensitivity to the initial location of the wireless network device. For each pair of a plurality of reference network devices, the wireless network device can determine a distance difference between itself and the pair of the plurality of reference network devices based, at least in part, on round trip transit times between the wireless network device and the plurality of reference network devices. The initial location of the wireless network device can be calculated based on a location of each of the plurality of reference network devices. A location of the wireless network device can be estimated based on the calculated initial location of the wireless network device, the distance differences, and the location of each of the plurality of reference network devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130148514
    Abstract: A hybrid positioning system can be implemented to improve location estimation of a wireless network device when reference network devices can have different distance calibration constants. For each of a plurality of positions at which the wireless network device is placed and for each reference network device, a distance between the wireless network device and the reference network device is determined. A first positioning algorithm is executed to determine an intermediate location (corresponding to each position) of the wireless network device and a distance calibration constant for each reference network device based, in part, on a corresponding initial location of the wireless network device. A second positioning algorithm is executed to estimate a subset of the positions of the wireless network device based on the intermediate location (corresponding to the position) of the wireless network device and the distance calibration constant of each of reference network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Patent number: 8457655
    Abstract: A hybrid TOA positioning system can be implemented to improve location estimation of a wireless network device. An initial location of the wireless network device can be calculated based on locations of a plurality of reference network devices. A first intermediate location of the wireless network device and an intermediate distance calibration constant can be determined based, at least in part, on the initial location of the wireless network device and distance between the wireless network device and each of the reference network devices. A second intermediate location of the wireless network device and a target distance calibration constant can be calculated based on the locations of the reference network devices, the first intermediate location, and/or the intermediate distance calibration constant. The location of the wireless network device can be iteratively estimated based, at least in part, on the second intermediate location and the target distance calibration constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130135549
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate, a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a method for manufacturing the same. The method comprises: forming coating layers on a display region and a non-display region of a first substrate; forming a stacked layer on the non-display region; forming at least one channel on the stacked layer by exposure and developing; filling the channel with a sealant; and bonding the first substrate to a second substrate by using the sealant. The present invention can precisely control the shape of the sealant for preventing the leakage of the sealant and an uneven cell thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Songxian Wen, Jung-mao Tsai, Shiue-shih Liao, Yizhuang Zhuang, Mingfeng Deng, Xiaoxin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130135003
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a test connector, a transmission wire, a test system, and a using method. A test connector for a low voltage differential signal transmission wire comprises a signal wire interface matching with the low voltage differential signal transmission wire, and a PCB interface matching with a PCB plate to be tested, and the signal wire interface is electrically connected with the PCB interface. In the present invention, the test connector is inserted or pulled instead of a low voltage differential signal transmission (LVDS) connection; when damaged, only the test connector needs to be replaced, and the service life of the low voltage differential signal transmission (LVDS) wire is extended greatly. Because the cost of the test connector is only less than 10% of that of the LVDS wire, loss cost can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELLECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hao Jin, Xiaoxin Zhang, Jungmao Tsai, Shaoyuan Zhang, MIngfeng Deng
  • Publication number: 20130104715
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a debris collection device for cutting mechanism and an LCD panel cutting debris suction device. A debris collection device for cutting mechanism, wherein the debris collection device comprises a collection cap positioned behind the traveling direction of the cutting mechanism, and an air spray head positioned in front of the traveling direction of the cutting mechanism. The present invention can clear the debris produced in the LCD panel cutting process in time, and can reduce relevant defects such as line scratches, terminal scratches, short circuit, broken circuit, etc. which are generated because of debris. Thus, the yield and quality of products can be improved; the time of the subsequent cleaning process can be reduced; and the purposes of reducing risk, improving product yield and saving production cost can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Junjie Huang, Hongqing Huang, Weiwei Zhang, Rui Xu, Huifang Duan, Jungmao Tsai, Yizhuang Zhuang, Xiaoxin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130100850
    Abstract: A TOA positioning system can be implemented to improve location estimation of a wireless network device. A first subset of a plurality of reference wireless network devices for determining potential locations of the wireless network device and a second subset of the plurality of reference wireless network devices for determining an estimated location of the wireless network device can be selected. The first and the second subsets can be selected based on a plurality of distance measurements and an average distance and associated with each of the plurality of reference wireless network devices. The potential locations of the wireless network device can be determined based on the first subset of the plurality of reference wireless network devices. The estimated location of the wireless network device can be determined from the potential locations of the wireless network device based on the second subset of the plurality of reference wireless network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130072219
    Abstract: A hybrid TOA positioning system can be implemented to improve location estimation of a wireless network device. An initial location of the wireless network device can be calculated based on locations of a plurality of reference network devices. A first intermediate location of the wireless network device and an intermediate distance calibration constant can be determined based, at least in part, on the initial location of the wireless network device and distance between the wireless network device and each of the reference network devices. A second intermediate location of the wireless network device and a target distance calibration constant can be calculated based on the locations of the reference network devices, the first intermediate location, and/or the intermediate distance calibration constant. The location of the wireless network device can be iteratively estimated based, at least in part, on the second intermediate location and the target distance calibration constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130072218
    Abstract: A TDOA positioning system that employs a calculated initial location of a wireless network device can be implemented to minimize sensitivity to the initial location of the wireless network device. For each pair of a plurality of reference network devices, the wireless network device can determine a distance difference between itself and the pair of the plurality of reference network devices based, at least in part, on round trip transit times between the wireless network device and the plurality of reference network devices. The initial location of the wireless network device can be calculated based on a location of each of the plurality of reference network devices. A location of the wireless network device can be estimated based on the calculated initial location of the wireless network device, the distance differences, and the location of each of the plurality of reference network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130072220
    Abstract: A hybrid TDOA-TOA positioning system can be implemented to improve location estimation of a wireless network device. An initial location of the wireless network device can be calculated based on locations of a plurality of reference network devices. An intermediate location of the wireless network device can be determined based, at least in part, on the initial location of the wireless network device and distance differences between the wireless network device and each pair of the reference network devices. A second intermediate location of the wireless network device and a distance calibration constant can be calculated based on the locations of the reference network devices, the intermediate location, and/or round trip transit times between the wireless network device and each reference network device. The location of the wireless network device can be iteratively estimated based, at least in part, on the second intermediate location and the distance calibration constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130072217
    Abstract: A TOA positioning system can be implemented that employs a calculated initial location of a wireless network device. For each of a plurality of reference wireless network devices, a distance between the wireless network device and the reference wireless network device is determined based, at least in part, on a round trip transit time between the wireless network device and the reference wireless network device. An initial location of the wireless network device can be calculated based, at least in part, on a location of each of the plurality of reference wireless network devices. A location of the wireless network device can be estimated based, at least in part, on the calculated initial location, the distance to each of the reference wireless network devices, and an initial distance calibration constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxin Zhang, Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130027624
    Abstract: A TFT array substrate includes a pixel region and a wiring region disposed outside the pixel region. The wiring region has a wiring layer including scan or data wirings. A repair wiring layer including repair wiring is disposed insulatedly below or above the wiring layer. A scan or data wiring has a first intersection and a second intersection with a repair wiring section of the repair wiring. When the scan or data wiring is broken, a repair wiring section is cut off the repair wiring by a first cut-off point and a second cut-off point, and the broken scan or data wiring is electrically connected to the repair wiring section through soldering the first intersection and the second intersection. Thus, products that would otherwise be rejected in the manufacturing process of LCD panels can be repaired, which decreases the reject ratio, increases the yield and saves the production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yizhuang Zhuang, Jungmao Tsai, Songxian Wen, Mingfeng Deng, Xiaoxin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120134446
    Abstract: Modem coding and modulation techniques have greatly improved the transmission and reception of signals. A method is described including receiving a signal de-mapping the signal into a first and second substream, decoding the first and second substream using a low density parity check decoding process, and combining the first and second decoded substream into a single data stream. An apparatus is described including a symbol de-mapper that receives a signal de-maps the modulation symbols in the signal into a first and second substream, a first decoder that decodes the first substream using a low density parity check coding process at a first decoding rate, a second decoder that decodes the second substream at a second encoding rate, and a combiner that combines the first substream and the second substream into a single data stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Wei Zhou, Li Zou, Yuping Zhao, Xiaoxin Zhang, Peng Liu, Charles Chuanming Wang
  • Publication number: 20120134423
    Abstract: Modern coding and modulation techniques have greatly improved the transmission of signals. A method is described including receiving a stream of data bits, demultiplexing the stream into a first and second substream, encoding the first and second substream using a low density parity check coding process, and mapping the first substream to a first region of a symbol constellation map and the second substream to a second region. Also, an apparatus is described including a demultiplexer that produces a first and second bitstream, a first encoder that encodes the first substream using a low density parity check coding process at a first encoding rate, a second encoder that encodes the second substream at a second rate, and a symbol mapper that maps bits from the first substream to a first region of a symbol constellation map and maps bits from the second substream to a second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Wei Zhou, Li Zou, Yuping Zhao, Xiaoxin Zhang, Peng Liu, Charles Chuanming Wang