Patents by Inventor Xiaoyan Lei

Xiaoyan Lei 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: 20160205064
    Abstract: Provided are a method, device, system for accessing a network address, WLAN and UE. The method comprises: a trusted WLAN access network acquires a flow routing policy of a UE; and the trusted WLAN access network allocates at least one network address for the UE according to the flow routing policy of the UE. The disclosure solves the problem of a UE being not forward compatible during an authentication process, so as to improve UE compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Wei YAN, Na ZHOU, Yuzhen HUO, Xiaoyan LEI
  • Patent number: 8621876
    Abstract: Provided for an embodiment is a support member for a cryogenic cooler's expander. The support member provides stiffness to the expander to reduce movements at the expander's distal end and may increase the natural frequency of the expander. The support member may increase the natural frequency of the expander at least about two times in the bending and/or twisting sense. The bending natural frequency of the expander and support sub-assembly may be at least about two times greater or lower than the natural frequency of the electrical wires that connect an infrared sensor to a control processing unit to reduce the maximum stress applied to the electrical wires during use. In another embodiment, additional or redundant electrical pathways are provided for connections between the infrared sensor and the CPU. Furthermore, shock absorber and/or shock diverters are provided on rigid pins that connect the electrical wires to the CPU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose P. Sanchez, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20120079838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cryogenic cooler's expander supported by a support member, preferably a truncated conical tube. The support member provides additional stiffness to the expander to reduce movements at the distal end of the expander. The support member also increases the natural frequency of the expander. In one embodiment, the support member increases the natural frequency of the expander at least about two (2) times in the bending and/or twisting sense. In another embodiment, the bending natural frequency of the expander and support sub-assembly is at least about two times greater or lower than the natural frequency of the electrical wires that connect the infrared sensor to a control processing unit to reduce the maximum stress applied to the electrical wires during use. In another embodiment, additional or redundant electrical pathways are provided for the connection between the infrared sensor and the CPU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose P. Sanchez, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20120017607
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved cryogenic cooler with an expander where the regenerator matrix is decoupled from the displacer or piston, thereby allowing the design of each to be optimized substantially independently. The regenerator matrix is preferably positioned spaced apart from the displacer and can be designed to enhance thermal exchanges and flow rates of the working gas. In one embodiment, the regenerator matrix has a serpentine shape or U-shape disposed around the displacer and the cold finger. Preferably, the regenerator matrix is static. The thermal lengths of the cold finger and/or the displacer can be extended by minimizing their geometrical lengths. Additionally, the structural integrity or stiffness of the cold finger and/or displacer can be strengthened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose Pascual Sanchez, Xiaoyan Lei, Usha Virk
  • Patent number: 8074457
    Abstract: A compact cryocooler includes a gas compression piston (304) supported for reciprocal linear translation along a first longitudinal axis (308) and a gas displacing piston (362) supported for reciprocal linear translation along a second longitudinal axis (366). The first longitudinal axis (308) and second longitudinal axis (366) are substantially orthogonal. A rotary motor (302) rotates a rotor (324) and associated motor shaft (320) about a motor rotation axis (328) disposed substantially parallel with the second longitudinal axis (366). Motor shaft (320) first and second mounting features (336, 340) traverse first and second eccentric paths around the motor rotation axis. A first drive coupling couples the first mounting feature (336) with the gas compression piston (304) and delivers a reciprocal linear translation along the first longitudinal axis (308) thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose P. Sanchez, Usha Virk, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Patent number: 7587896
    Abstract: An integrated sensor assembly (10) includes a gas compression unit (104) having a first longitudinal axis (308) and a gas expansion unit (112) having a second longitudinal axis (366) and the gas expansion unit is disposed with its second longitudinal axis orthogonal to the gas compression unit first longitudinal axis (308). A rotary motor (302) includes a rotor (324) supported for rotation with respect to a motor rotation axis (328) and the sensor assembly configuration is folded to orient the motor rotation axis substantially parallel with the second longitudinal axis (366). A motor shaft (320) extending from the rotor includes a first and second mounting features (336, 340) disposed substantially parallel with and radially offset from the motor rotation axis (328). A first drive coupling couples between the first mounting feature (336) and a gas compression piston (304) and drives the piston (304) with a reciprocal linear translation directed along the first longitudinal axis (308).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose P. Sanchez, Usha Virk, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20070261407
    Abstract: An integrated sensor assembly (10) includes a gas compression unit (104) having a first longitudinal axis (308) and a gas expansion unit (112) having a second longitudinal axis (366) and the gas expansion unit is disposed with its second longitudinal axis orthogonal to the gas compression unit first longitudinal axis (308). A rotary motor (302) includes a rotor (324) supported for rotation with respect to a motor rotation axis (328) and the sensor assembly configuration is folded to orient the motor rotation axis substantially parallel with the second longitudinal axis (366). A motor shaft (320) extending from the rotor includes a first and second mounting features (336, 340) disposed substantially parallel with and radially offset from the motor rotation axis (328). A first drive coupling couples between the first mounting feature (336) and a gas compression piston (304) and drives the piston (304) with a reciprocal linear translation directed along the first longitudinal axis (308).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose Sanchez, Usha Virk, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20070261419
    Abstract: A compact cryocooler includes a gas compression piston (304) supported for reciprocal linear translation along a first longitudinal axis (308) and a gas displacing piston (362) supported for reciprocal linear translation along a second longitudinal axis (366). The first longitudinal axis (308) and second longitudinal axis (366) are substantially orthogonal. A rotary motor (302) rotates a rotor (324) and associated motor shaft (320) about a motor rotation axis (328) disposed substantially parallel with the second longitudinal axis (366). Motor shaft (320) first and second mounting features (336, 340) traverse first and second eccentric paths around the motor rotation axis. A first drive coupling couples the first mounting feature (336) with the gas compression piston (304) and delivers a reciprocal linear translation along the first longitudinal axis (308) thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose Sanchez, Usha Virk, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Patent number: 6826905
    Abstract: A control (30) for controlling a variable valve actuation mechanism (26) of an internal combustion engine (10) to regenerate a particulate filter (35) in the exhaust system (25) of the engine. The control comprises an operating program (50, 50A) for regenerating the particulate filter while the engine is running under its owns power by causing the variable valve actuation mechanism to change the timing of engine cylinder valves during an engine operating cycle, and as a result, elevate the temperature of flow through the exhaust system to a temperature that is effective to combust particles trapped by the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Xinqun Gui, Jinhui Sun, Steven T. Omachi, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Patent number: 6722121
    Abstract: A control (30) for controlling a variable valve actuation mechanism (26) of an internal combustion engine (10) to regenerate a NOx adsorber catalyst (35) in the exhaust system (22) of the engine. The control comprises an operating program (50) for regenerating the catalyst while the engine is running under its own power by causing the variable valve actuation mechanism to change the timing of operation of the intake valves (18) so as to transition the fuel-air ratio of mixture that is being combusted in the cylinders (16) from a relatively leaner mixture to a mixture that sufficiently richer than stoichiometric to effectively regenerate the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Xinqun Gui, Jinhui Sun, Steven T. Omachi, Xiaoyan Lei, Russell P. Zukouski
  • Publication number: 20040011025
    Abstract: A control (30) for controlling a variable valve actuation mechanism (26) of an internal combustion engine (10) to regenerate a NOx adsorber catalyst (35) in the exhaust system (22) of the engine. The control comprises an operating program (50) for regenerating the catalyst while the engine is running under its own power by causing the variable valve actuation mechanism to change the timing of operation of the intake valves (18) so as to transition the fuel-air ratio of mixture that is being combusted in the cylinders (16) from a relatively leaner mixture to a mixture that sufficiently richer than stoichiometric to effectively regenerate the catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Xinqun Gui, Jinhui Sun, Steven T. Omachi, Xiaoyan Lei, Russell P. Zukouski
  • Publication number: 20030221421
    Abstract: A control (30) for controlling a variable valve actuation mechanism (26) of an internal combustion engine (10) to regenerate a particulate filter (35) in the exhaust system (25) of the engine. The control comprises an operating program (50, 50A) for regenerating the particulate filter while the engine is running under its owns power by causing the variable valve actuation mechanism to change the timing of engine cylinder valves during an engine operating cycle, and as a result, elevate the temperature of flow through the exhaust system to a temperature that is effective to combust particles trapped by the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Xinqun Gui, Jinhui Sun, Steven T. Omachi, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Patent number: 6651601
    Abstract: A control (30) embodies an operating strategy (50) to facilitate engine cranking and starting via control of timing of cylinder intake (18) and exhaust (24) valve opening using a variable valve actuation mechanism (26). Prior to fueling any cylinder (16), the engine (10) is cranked while the variable valve actuation mechanism causes pistons (32) to operate at an initial effective compression ratio for initial cranking that is less than an effective compression ratio for running when the engine is eventually fueled and runs under its own power. Thereafter, and still before fueling, they are caused to operate at an increased effective compression ratio, and still thereafter, a portion of their charges are drawn from the exhaust system (22). As the engine warms up, valve timing is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jinhui Sun, Xinqun Gui, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Publication number: 20030183185
    Abstract: A control (30) embodies an operating strategy (50) to facilitate engine cranking and starting via control of timing of cylinder intake (18) and exhaust (24) valve opening using a variable valve actuation mechanism (26). Prior to fueling any cylinder (16), the engine (10) is cranked while the variable valve actuation mechanism causes pistons (32) to operate at an initial effective compression ratio for initial cranking that is less than an effective compression ratio for running when the engine is eventually fueled and runs under its own power. Thereafter, and still before fueling, they are caused to operate at an increased effective compression ratio, and still thereafter, a portion of their charges are drawn from the exhaust system (22). As the engine warms up, valve timing is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Jinhui Sun, Xinqun Gui, Xiaoyan Lei