Patents by Inventor Yi Ling

Yi Ling 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: 12566517
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a capacitive sense array made of a plurality of sense electrodes. A subset of sense electrodes of the capacitive sense array is scanned to obtain a plurality of capacitive sense signals, and a touch map is generated from at least a subset of the capacitive sense array based on the plurality of capacitive sense signals. The electronic device determines that the touch map corresponds to a passive stylus. In accordance with a determination that the touch map corresponds to the passive stylus, the electronic device determines a stylus position and one or more orientation parameters of the passive stylus with respect to a surface of the capacitive sense array. In some embodiments, a stylus parameter determination model is applied to process the touch map and determine at least the one or more orientation parameters of the passive stylus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: PARADE TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yi Ling, Roel Coppoolse, Pete Vavaroutsos
  • Patent number: 11983365
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a capacitive sense array and is coupled to a stylus including a conductive tip and a conductive wire module. The conductive tip and wire module of the stylus are driven by a tip drive signal and a wire drive signal simultaneously. The tip and wire drive signals have a single stylus drive frequency. While the conductive tip and wire module are driven by the tip and wire drive signals, the electronic device scans the capacitive sense array to obtain a plurality of capacitive sense signals from a plurality of sense electrodes of the capacitive sense array. The electronic device generates a composite image of the capacitive sense array based on the plurality of capacitive sense signals and processes the composite image to determine one or more orientation parameters (e.g., a tilt angle) of the stylus with respect to a surface of the capacitive sense array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: PARADE TECHNOLOGIES, LTD
    Inventors: Yi Ling, Pete Vavaroutsos, Roel Coppoolse
  • Patent number: 10095363
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a method for using multiple filtered images. The method includes acquiring changes of capacitance in a sensing region at a plurality of sensor electrodes in a capacitive sensor. The method also includes generating a capacitive frame based on the changes of capacitance and calculating one or more filtered capacitive frames by modifying the capacitive frame with a spatial filter. The method also includes performing clump detection on the one or more filtered capacitive frames, where clump detection includes detecting locations in each filtered capacitive frame exceeding a first threshold near locations that exceed a second threshold in the corresponding capacitive frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Yi Ling, Sanjay Mani
  • Patent number: 9952709
    Abstract: A processing system for hybrid rejection includes a sensor module coupled to sensor electrodes, and configured to acquire sensing data using the sensor electrodes. The system further includes a determination module configured to obtain a capacitive image of a sensing region based on the sensing data, determine a input object set in the sensing region using the capacitive image, obtain a profile of the sensing region based on the sensing data, and determine a contiguous region width of a contiguous region in the profile. The contiguous region corresponds to a input object in the input object set. The determination module is further configured to filter the input object from the input object set based on the contiguous region width satisfying a size threshold to obtain a filtered input object set, and process the filtered input object set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Synaptics Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi Ling, Sanjay Mani, Nickolas Fotopoulos
  • Publication number: 20170277293
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a method for using multiple filtered images. The method includes acquiring changes of capacitance in a sensing region at a plurality of sensor electrodes in a capacitive sensor. The method also includes generating a capacitive frame based on the changes of capacitance and calculating one or more filtered capacitive frames by modifying the capacitive frame with a spatial filter. The method also includes performing clump detection on the one or more filtered capacitive frames, where clump detection includes detecting locations in each filtered capacitive frame exceeding a first threshold near locations that exceed a second threshold in the corresponding capacitive frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Yi LING, Sanjay MANI
  • Publication number: 20170168632
    Abstract: A processing system for hybrid rejection includes a sensor module coupled to sensor electrodes, and configured to acquire sensing data using the sensor electrodes. The system further includes a determination module configured to obtain a capacitive image of a sensing region based on the sensing data, determine a input object set in the sensing region using the capacitive image, obtain a profile of the sensing region based on the sensing data, and determine a contiguous region width of a contiguous region in the profile. The contiguous region corresponds to a input object in the input object set. The determination module is further configured to filter the input object from the input object set based on the contiguous region width satisfying a size threshold to obtain a filtered input object set, and process the filtered input object set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Yi Ling, Sanjay Mani, Nickolas Fotopoulos
  • Patent number: 9059778
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide signal compression for transfer over serial data links in a base transceiver system (BTS) of a wireless communication network. For the uplink, an RF unit of the BTS applies frequency domain compression of baseband signal samples, resulting from analog to digital conversion of received analog signals followed by digital downconversion, forming compressed coefficients. After transfer over the serial data link, the baseband processor then applies frequency domain decompression to the compressed coefficients prior to normal signal processing. For the downlink, the baseband processor applies frequency domain compression of baseband signal samples and transfers the compressed coefficients to the RF unit. The RF unit applies frequency domain decompression to the compressed coefficients prior to digital upconversion and digital to analog conversion, generating the analog signal for transmission over the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Integrated Device Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Yi Ling
  • Patent number: 8989088
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides OFDM signal compression for transfer over serial data links in a base transceiver system (BTS) of a wireless communication network. For the uplink, an RF unit of the BTS applies OFDM cyclic prefix removal and OFDM frequency transformation of the baseband signal samples followed by frequency domain compression of the baseband signal samples, resulting from analog to digital conversion of received analog signals followed by digital downconversion, forming compressed coefficients. After transfer over the serial data link, the baseband processor applies frequency domain decompression to the compressed coefficients prior to further signal processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Integrated Device Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Yi Ling
  • Publication number: 20140355683
    Abstract: A hybrid access encoder includes one or more improvements to attenuation-based image and video encoders using images. The hybrid access encoder supports tradeoffs between encoded bit rate and decoded image and video quality. The hybrid access encoder monitors multiple redundancy removal filters and selects the best-performing filter for encoding. The hybrid access encoder operates in a mode that specifies a target decoded image quality and a target encoded bit rate, giving preference to one metric (image quality or bit rate) when both target values cannot be achieved. The hybrid access encoder performs a plurality of passes across each image and can optimize one or more parameters of the encoder settings between passes. A user interface allows users to control the tradeoff between decoded video quality and battery life for a mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: YI LING, ALBERT W WEGENER
  • Publication number: 20120250740
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides OFDM signal compression for transfer over serial data links in a base transceiver system (BTS) of a wireless communication network. For the uplink, an RF unit of the BTS applies OFDM cyclic prefix removal and OFDM frequency transformation of the baseband signal samples followed by frequency domain compression of the baseband signal samples, resulting from analog to digital conversion of received analog signals followed by digital downconversion, forming compressed coefficients. After transfer over the serial data link, the baseband processor applies frequency domain decompression to the compressed coefficients prior to further signal processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Yi Ling
  • Publication number: 20120176966
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide signal compression for transfer over serial data links in a base transceiver system (BTS) of a wireless communication network. For the uplink, an RF unit of the BTS applies frequency domain compression of baseband signal samples, resulting from analog to digital conversion of received analog signals followed by digital downconversion, forming compressed coefficients. After transfer over the serial data link, the baseband processor then applies frequency domain decompression to the compressed coefficients prior to normal signal processing. For the downlink, the baseband processor applies frequency domain compression of baseband signal samples and transfers the compressed coefficients to the RF unit. The RF unit applies frequency domain decompression to the compressed coefficients prior to digital upconversion and digital to analog conversion, generating the analog signal for transmission over the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Yi Ling
  • Patent number: 8151022
    Abstract: A method and apparatus compress projection data and store the compressed projection data in a rotatable part that is mounted for rotation within a stationary part. The data acquisition source, compressor and storage device are connected to the rotatable part. The compressor compresses projection data samples provided by the data acquisition source to form compressed packets. The compressed packets are stored in the storage device, for example one or more solid state drives mounted on the rotatable part. A data access array contains information related to the location of the stored compressed packets. Compressed packets are retrieved and transferred across the interface to the stationary part. A decompressor at the stationary part decompresses the received compressed packets to form decompressed samples of the corresponding projection data. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Simplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Carl R. Crawford, Yi Ling
  • Patent number: 8045811
    Abstract: A computed tomography system has a stationary part, a rotatable part mounted for rotation around an object to be examined and an interface between the stationary part and the rotatable part. The rotatable part includes an x-ray source, a sensor array for detecting x-rays passing through the object to produce projection data samples, a compressor that compresses the projection data samples and a storage device that stores the compressed samples. The storage device on the rotatable part can include one or more solid state drives. For image reconstruction, the compressed samples are retrieved from the storage device, transferred across the interface to the stationary part. A decompressor at the stationary part decompresses the received compressed samples and provides decompressed samples to the image reconstruction processor. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Samplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Carl R. Crawford, Yi Ling
  • Patent number: 7916830
    Abstract: A compression subsystem for a computed tomography system compresses projection data to for efficient data transfer and storage. The compression includes detecting edges in the projection data corresponding to the object being imaged to set boundaries for compression operations. The edge detection compares difference samples to positive and negative thresholds to determine the boundaries. The projection samples or the difference samples are compressed between the boundaries. The boundaries are encoded and included in the compressed data. The compressed samples are decompressed prior to image reconstruction processing. Decompression includes decoding the compressed samples and the boundary values. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Samplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Yi Ling
  • Patent number: 7852977
    Abstract: A compression subsystem for a computed tomography system compresses projection data to for efficient data transfer and storage. The compression includes applying an attenuation profile to an array of projection data samples. The attenuation profile is a function of sample coordinates and determines attenuation values applied to the samples. The attenuated samples are encoded and packed for data transfer. Alternatively, difference operators are applied to the attenuated samples and the differences are encoded. The average number of bits per compressed sample is monitored and the attenuation profiles can be modified to achieve a desired number of bits per compressed sample. The compressed samples are decompressed prior to image reconstruction processing. Decompression includes decoding the compressed samples and applying a gain profile to the decoded samples to restore the original dynamic range. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Samplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Yi Ling
  • Publication number: 20100128998
    Abstract: A method and apparatus compress projection data and store the compressed projection data in a rotatable part that is mounted for rotation within a stationary part. The data acquisition source, compressor and storage device are connected to the rotatable part. The compressor compresses projection data samples provided by the data acquisition source to form compressed packets. The compressed packets are stored in the storage device, for example one or more solid state drives mounted on the rotatable part. A data access array contains information related to the location of the stored compressed packets. Compressed packets are retrieved and transferred across the interface to the stationary part. A decompressor at the stationary part decompresses the received compressed packets to form decompressed samples of the corresponding projection data. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Samplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Carl R. Crawford, Yi Ling
  • Publication number: 20100128949
    Abstract: A computed tomography system has a stationary part, a rotatable part mounted for rotation around an object to be examined and an interface between the stationary part and the rotatable part. The rotatable part includes an x-ray source, a sensor array for detecting x-rays passing through the object to produce projection data samples, a compressor that compresses the projection data samples and a storage device that stores the compressed samples. The storage device on the rotatable part can include one or more solid state drives. For image reconstruction, the compressed samples are retrieved from the storage device, transferred across the interface to the stationary part. A decompressor at the stationary part decompresses the received compressed samples and provides decompressed samples to the image reconstruction processor. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Samplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Carl R. Crawford, Yi Ling
  • Publication number: 20100070836
    Abstract: A compression subsystem for a computed tomography system compresses projection data to for efficient data transfer and storage. The compression includes applying an attenuation profile to an array of projection data samples. The attenuation profile is a function of sample coordinates and determines attenuation values applied to the samples. The attenuated samples are encoded and packed for data transfer. Alternatively, difference operators are applied to the attenuated samples and the differences are encoded. The average number of bits per compressed sample is monitored and the attenuation profiles can be modified to achieve a desired number of bits per compressed sample. The compressed samples are decompressed prior to image reconstruction processing. Decompression includes decoding the compressed samples and applying a gain profile to the decoded samples to restore the original dynamic range. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Samplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Yi Ling
  • Publication number: 20100061505
    Abstract: A compression subsystem for a computed tomography system compresses projection data to for efficient data transfer and storage. The compression includes detecting edges in the projection data corresponding to the object being imaged to set boundaries for compression operations. The edge detection compares difference samples to positive and negative thresholds to determine the boundaries. The projection samples or the difference samples are compressed between the boundaries. The boundaries are encoded and included in the compressed data. The compressed samples are decompressed prior to image reconstruction processing. Decompression includes decoding the compressed samples and the boundary values. This abstract does not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Samplify Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Wegener, Yi Ling
  • Publication number: 20090240804
    Abstract: A method for preventing IGMP packet attacks includes two levels of anti-attack steps: anti-attacking on the basis of the source IP address of an IGMP packet; and anti-attacking on the basis of the multicast group IP address of the IGMP packet. Moreover, an apparatus for preventing IGMP packet attacks is disclosed herein. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the attacks are prevented hierarchically in light of the source address and multicast group IP of the IGMP packet, thus effectively solving network exceptions caused by malicious IGMP packets which surge in a short time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Fenghua Zhao, Liyang Wang, Peng Zhou, Yi Ling, Xuegin Liu, Yong Yu