Patents by Inventor Yin Bo

Yin Bo 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: 10618522
    Abstract: An in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system for detecting whether a driver in a vehicle is drowsy by monitoring a plurality of physiological signals of the driver is provided. The in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system includes at least a processor and an apparatus, the apparatus can be integrated into a seat belt or attached thereto as a discrete hardware apparatus, which includes at least an ECG sensor, a respiratory sensor, an acceleration sensor, a filtering system, and an intervention module. The filtering system further comprises one or more filters for suppressing noise and reducing motion artifacts. The processor is configured to compare the detected physiological signals with the signals stored in a learning module of the in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system for determining the drowsiness state. If the driver is determined to be drowsy, a warning signal is outputted to alert the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)
    Inventors: Yin Bo Liu, Chi Hang Louie, Man Kit Bryan So, Tin Yan Chan, Wu Ming Lai, Ka Yin Leung, Yuk Sum Wong
  • Publication number: 20190299999
    Abstract: An in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system for detecting whether a driver in a vehicle is drowsy by monitoring a plurality of physiological signals of the driver is provided. The in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system includes at least a processor and an apparatus, the apparatus can be integrated into a seat belt or attached thereto as a discrete hardware apparatus, which includes at least an ECG sensor, a respiratory sensor, an acceleration sensor, a filtering system, and an intervention module. The filtering system further comprises one or more filters for suppressing noise and reducing motion artifacts. The processor is configured to compare the detected physiological signals with the signals stored in a learning module of the in-vehicle monitoring and intervention system for determining the drowsiness state. If the driver is determined to be drowsy, a warning signal is outputted to alert the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Yin Bo LIU, Chi Hang LOUIE, Man Kit Bryan SO, Tin Yan CHAN, Wu Ming LAI, Ka Yin LEUNG, Yuk Sum WONG
  • Patent number: 9531193
    Abstract: A method for determining a limit value of a wind turbine reference operational variable is described The wind turbine being connected to a connection node to which a utility grid is connected. The method includes: obtaining a first input signal indicative of a connection node limit voltage; obtaining a second input signal indicative of a connection node voltage; and determining the limit value of the wind turbine reference operational variable based on the first signal and the second signal. Further a corresponding arrangement is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Björn Andresen, Yin Bo, Knud Dam Hageman Madsen
  • Patent number: 9252601
    Abstract: A method for controlling a power converter in a wind turbine generator, the power converter being connected to a power grid, the method comprising obtaining an alternating current (AC) line voltage at a connection point between the power converter and the power grid, obtaining a frequency of the power grid based on the AC line voltage, dynamically adapting the AC line voltage to the frequency of the power grid, generating a reference signal based on at least the frequency-adapted AC line voltage, and determining a converter control signal to be provided to the power converter based on the reference signal and the grid frequency in order to generate a power at the frequency of the power grid. Further, a wind turbine generator implementing the method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen, Lars Helle, Mogens Lau
  • Patent number: 9057356
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining a voltage bounding range defining a range of a wind turbine reference voltage for a wind turbine for controlling an output voltage of the wind turbine at a wind turbine output terminal. The method includes obtaining information regarding an electrical characteristic of a transmission line connecting the wind turbine output terminal to a point of common coupling to which plural other wind turbines are connectable. The method further includes defining the voltage bounding range based on the electrical characteristic of the transmission line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: John Bech, Yin Bo
  • Patent number: 8698334
    Abstract: A wind park, a method of correcting voltage imbalances, and a wind turbine are provided. The wind park includes at least one wind turbine; a transformer coupled between the at least one wind turbine and a power grid. The transformer includes a primary winding arrangement coupled to the power grid, and a secondary winding arrangement coupled to the at least one wind turbine. The power grid includes at least three power lines, each power line conducting a respective phase of a multi-phase current. Each power line of the power grid is coupled to the primary winding arrangement via an individual tap changer. Influences of the detected voltage imbalances on the wind turbines can be compensated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Ove Styhm, Kim B. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20130161951
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining a voltage bounding range defining a range of a wind turbine reference voltage for a wind turbine for controlling an output voltage of the wind turbine at a wind turbine output terminal The method includes obtaining information regarding an electrical characteristic of a transmission line connecting the wind turbine output terminal to a point of common coupling to which plural other wind turbines are connectable. The method further includes defining the voltage bounding range based on the electrical characteristic of the transmission line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: John BECH, Yin BO
  • Publication number: 20130026756
    Abstract: A method for determining a limit value of a wind turbine reference operational variable is described The wind turbine being connected to a connection node to which a utility grid is connected. The method includes: obtaining a first input signal indicative of a connection node limit voltage; obtaining a second input signal indicative of a connection node voltage; and determining the limit value of the wind turbine reference operational variable based on the first signal and the second signal. Further a corresponding arrangement is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Björn Andresen, Yin Bo, Knud Dam Hageman Madsen
  • Publication number: 20130010505
    Abstract: A method for controlling a power converter in a wind turbine generator, the power converter being connected to a power grid, the method comprising obtaining an alternating current (AC) line voltage at a connection point between the power converter and the power grid, obtaining a frequency of the power grid based on the AC line voltage, dynamically adapting the AC line voltage to the frequency of the power grid, generating a reference signal based on at least the frequency-adapted AC line voltage, and determining a converter control signal to be provided to the power converter based on the reference signal and the grid frequency in order to generate a power at the frequency of the power grid. Further, a wind turbine generator implementing the method is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen, Lars Helle, Mogens Lau
  • Patent number: 8253393
    Abstract: The present disclosure related to a method and a controller for controlling an AC generator which is used in connection with a wind turbine having a variable speed. The multi-phase generator is connected to a controllable converter and is controlled to provide a desired power or a desired torque. An AC reference signal is generated, which would provide the desired power or torque. A P+Resonant converter may be used to control an electrical characteristic of the generator in view of the reference, by applying control signals to the controllable converter. Thereby, the need to transform the electrical characteristic into a rotating frame may be eliminated which provides for a less complex controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen
  • Patent number: 8183705
    Abstract: A wind park, a method of correcting voltage imbalances, and a wind turbine are provided. The wind park includes at least one wind turbine; a transformer coupled between the at least one wind turbine and a power grid. The transformer includes a primary winding arrangement coupled to the power grid, and a secondary winding arrangement coupled to the at least one wind turbine. The power grid includes at least three power lines, each power line conducting a respective phase of a multi-phase current. Each power line of the power grid is coupled to the primary winding arrangement via an individual tap changer. Influences of the detected voltage imbalances on the wind turbines can be compensated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Ove Styhm, Kim B. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20110175354
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and a controller for controlling an AC generator which is used in convection with a wind turbine having variable speed. The multi-phase generator is connected to a controllable converter and is controlled to provide a desired power or a desired torque. An AC reference signal is generated, which would provide the desired power or torque. A P+Resonant converter may be used to control an electrical characteristic of the generator in view of the reference, by applying control signals to the controllable converter. Thereby, the need to transform the electrical characteristic into a rotating frame may be eliminated which provides for a less complex controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20100264666
    Abstract: A wind park, a method of correcting voltage imbalances, and a wind turbine are provided. The wind park includes at least one wind turbine; a transformer coupled between the at least one wind turbine and a power grid. The transformer includes a primary winding arrangement coupled to the power grid, and a secondary winding arrangement coupled to the at least one wind turbine. The power grid includes at least three power lines, each power line conducting a respective phase of a multi-phase current. Each power line of the power grid is coupled to the primary winding arrangement via an individual tap changer. Influences of the detected voltage imbalances on the wind turbines can be compensated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Ove Styhm, Kim B. Larsen