Patents by Inventor Ying Mao

Ying Mao 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: 20250010408
    Abstract: An active metal brazing substrate material and a method for producing the same are provided. The active metal brazing substrate material includes a ceramic substrate layer, a first brazing layer, a second brazing layer, and a conductive metal layer that are sequentially stacked. The first brazing layer includes a first metal composite material, which includes silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and a first active metal element. Based on a total weight of the first metal composite material being 100 parts by weight, a silver content is not less than 50 parts by weight. The second brazing layer includes a second metal composite material, which includes aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), and a second active metal element, but does not contain silver. Based on a total weight of the second metal composite material being 100 parts by weight, an aluminum content is not less than 40 parts by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: CHIH-WEI MAO, TSUNG-YING CHANG, CHUNG-HO WEI, MING-YI HSU, CHI-WEN HUANG
  • Publication number: 20250010390
    Abstract: An active metal brazing substrate material and a method for producing the same are provided. The active metal brazing substrate material includes a ceramic substrate layer, a first brazing layer, a second brazing layer, and a conductive metal layer that are sequentially stacked. The first brazing layer includes a first metal composite material, which includes silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and a first active metal element. Based on a total weight of the first metal composite material being 100 parts by weight, a silver content is not less than 50 parts by weight. The second brazing layer includes a second metal composite material. The second metal composite material includes a low melting point metal element (e.g., Sn), copper (Cu), and a second active metal element, but does not include silver. A melting point of the low melting metal element is between 130° C. and 350° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: CHIH-WEI MAO, TSUNG-YING CHANG, CHUNG-HO WEI, MING-YI HSU, CHI-WEN HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240421277
    Abstract: A pixel structure includes a first light-emitting diode for emitting a first light, wherein the first light-emitting diode has a first semiconductor layer, a first light-emitting surface, and a first electrode under the first semiconductor layer away from the first light-emitting surface; a second light-emitting diode for emitting a second light, wherein the second light-emitting diode has a second semiconductor layer, a second light-emitting surface, and a second electrode under the second semiconductor layer away from the second light-emitting surface; a dielectric layer surrounding and contacting the first semiconductor layer and the second light-emitting diode and exposing the first light-emitting surface, the first electrode, the second light-emitting surface and the second electrode; a common conductive structure having a semiconductor layer and a metal layer; and a light-transmitting conductive layer covering and electrical connecting the first light-emitting diode, the second light-emitting diode and
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Min-Hsun HSIEH, Ying-Yang SU, Chien-Chih CHEN, Wei-Shan HU, Ching-Tai CHENG, Chung-Che TENG, Tai-Ni CHU, Hsin-Mao LIU
  • Patent number: 12154885
    Abstract: Disclosed is a die-bonding method which provides a target substrate having a circuit structure with multiple electrical contacts and multiple semiconductor elements each semiconductor element having a pair of electrodes, arranges the multiple semiconductor elements on the target substrate with the pair of electrodes of each semiconductor element aligned with two corresponding electrical contacts of the target substrate, and applies at least one energy beam to join and electrically connect the at least one pair of electrodes of every at least one of the multiple semiconductor elements and the corresponding electrical contacts aligned therewith in a heating cycle by heat carried by the at least one energy beam in the heating cycle. The die-bonding method delivers scattering heated dots over the target substrate to avoid warpage of PCB and ensures high bonding strength between the semiconductor elements and the circuit structure of the target substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Min-Hsun Hsieh, Shih-An Liao, Ying-Yang Su, Hsin-Mao Liu, Tzu-Hsiang Wang, Chi-Chih Pu
  • Publication number: 20240375939
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip (IC) including a substrate. A plurality of adhesive structures is disposed on the substrate. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) structure is disposed on the adhesive structures. The MEMS structure comprises a movable element disposed within a cavity. A first plurality of stopper bumps is disposed between the movable element and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Wei-Jhih Mao, Shang-Ying Tsai, Kuei-Sung Chang, Chun-Wen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240342904
    Abstract: Robotic medical systems can control vibration of an instrument tip. A robotic medical system can include a robotic arm, a sensor positioned on the robotic arm, and one or more processors. The robotic medical system can be configured to receive an input specifying a target position of the robotic arm. In accordance with the input, the robotic medical system can provide first actuation signals to cause movement of at least a portion of the robotic arm. During the movement, the robotic medical system can receive sensor signals from the sensor. The robotic medical system can generate processed signals based on the received sensor signals and generate control signals according to the processed signals. The robotic medical system can provide second actuation signals based on the first actuation signals and the control signals so that a vibration of the robotic arm is suppressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Ying MAO, Yanan HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240299111
    Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for alignment and docking of robotic arm of a robotic system for surgery. In one aspect, the system includes a robotic arm, a drive mechanism attached to the robotic arm, and a cannula. The system may further include a first sensor coupled to either the robotic arm or the drive mechanism configured to direct automatic movement of the robotic arm towards the cannula, and a second sensor, that is different than the first sensor, coupled to either the robotic arm or the drive mechanism configured to direct manual movement of the robotic arm towards the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Ying Mao, Yanan Huang, Aren Calder Hill, Nicholas J. Eyre, Eloi Le Roux, Mitchell Arthur Phillips, Benjamin Robert Fredrickson
  • Publication number: 20240270565
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a semiconductor structure comprising a spring structure. A first substrate underlies a second substrate. The first and second substrates at least partially define a cavity. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) component is arranged in the cavity. The spring structure is disposed between a region of the second substrate and the MEMS component. The spring structure comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer continuously extends along a first vertical surface of the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Kuei-Sung Chang, Shang-Ying Tsai, Wei-Jhih Mao
  • Publication number: 20240238054
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic adjustments based on load inputs for robotic systems are provided. In one aspect, a robotic system includes a first robotic arm having at least one joint, a set of one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable memory in communication with the set of one or more processors and having stored thereon computer-executable instructions. The computer executable instructions cause the one or more processors to determine a first external load threshold for the at least one joint based on a maximum safe load capability of the first robotic arm, and adjust the first external load threshold during a medical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ying Mao, Nicholas J. Eyre, Mason Myles Markee, Alexander Tarek Hassan
  • Patent number: 12038663
    Abstract: A phase-shift unit includes: a first substrate and a second substrate provided opposite to each other; a medium layer provided between the first substrate and the second substrate; a microstrip line disposed at a side of the second substrate facing towards the first substrate; and a grounding layer provided at a side of the first substrate facing towards the second substrate and formed with a via hole; wherein a projection of the via hole onto the second substrate and a projection of the microstrip line onto the second substrate have an overlapped area therebetween; and wherein the via hole is configured to feed a phase-shifted microwave signal out of the phase-shift unit, or feed a microwave signal into the phase-shift unit such that the microwave signal is phase-shifted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignees: BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xue Cao, Junhui Wu, Ying Wang, Peizhi Cai, Zhifu Li, Lijun Mao, Jiaheng Wang
  • Patent number: 12023119
    Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for alignment and docking of robotic arm of a robotic system for surgery. In one aspect, the system includes a robotic arm, a drive mechanism attached to the robotic arm, and a cannula. The system may further include a first sensor coupled to either the robotic arm or the drive mechanism configured to direct automatic movement of the robotic arm towards the cannula, and a second sensor, that is different than the first sensor, coupled to either the robotic arm or the drive mechanism configured to direct manual movement of the robotic arm towards the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Mao, Yanan Huang, Aren Calder Hill, Nicholas J. Eyre, Eloi Le Roux, Mitchell Arthur Phillips, Benjamin Robert Fredrickson
  • Patent number: 11925424
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic adjustments based on load inputs for robotic systems are provided. In one aspect, a robotic system includes a first robotic arm having at least one joint, a set of one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable memory in communication with the set of one or more processors and having stored thereon computer-executable instructions. The computer executable instructions cause the one or more processors to determine a first external load threshold for the at least one joint based on a maximum safe load capability of the first robotic arm, and adjust the first external load threshold during a medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Mao, Nicholas J. Eyre, Mason Myles Markee, Alexander Tarek Hassan
  • Publication number: 20240058970
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting contact between a link and an external object are provided. In one aspect, there is provided a robotic system, including a manipulatable link, a rigid shell configured to overlay the manipulatable link, and one or more sensors positioned between the rigid shell and the manipulatable link. The one or more sensors are configured to detect contact between the rigid shell and an external object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas J. EYRE, Alex C. SPIES, Colin Allen WILSON, Mason Myles MARKEE, Ying MAO, Bo YANG, Yanan HUANG
  • Patent number: 11839969
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting contact between a link and an external object are provided. In one aspect, there is provided a robotic system, including a manipulatable link, a rigid shell configured to overlay the manipulatable link, and one or more sensors positioned between the rigid shell and the manipulatable link. The one or more sensors are configured to detect contact between the rigid shell and an external object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Alex C. Spies, Colin Allen Wilson, Mason Myles Markee, Ying Mao, Bo Yang, Yanan Huang
  • Publication number: 20230346497
    Abstract: Robotic medical systems can be capable of contact sensing and contact reaction. A robotic medical system can include a robotic arm and one or more sensors. The robotic medical system can be configured to detect, via the one or more sensors, a contact force or torque that is exerted on the robotic arm by an external object. In response to detecting the contact force or torque, and in accordance with a determination that a magnitude of the contact force or torque is between a lower contact force or torque limit and an upper contact force or torque limit, the robotic medical system can enable a first set of controlled movements on the robotic arm in accordance with the detected contact force or torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Bo YANG, Munzir ZAFAR, Pouya SABETIAN, Yanan HUANG, Ying MAO
  • Publication number: 20230293254
    Abstract: A robotic medical system can include a user console, a robotic arm, and an adjustable arm support coupled to the robotic arm. The robotic medical can be configured to control null space motion of the robotic arm and/or the adjustable arm support based on inputs from two or more tasks of a plurality of tasks for execution by the robotic medical system. For example, the plurality of tasks can include contact detection of the robotic arm, optimization of the adjustable arm support, collision and/or joint limit handling via kinematics, robotic arm null space and/or bar pose jogging, and/or motion toward a preferred joint position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Nima SARLI, Mengjie LI, Yanan HUANG, Ying MAO
  • Publication number: 20230285094
    Abstract: In examples, a robotic medical system comprises a link of a robotic arm and a processor configured to control movement of the link based on a received input; determine a distance between the link and another object during the movement; and, responsive to the distance being within a threshold, adjust the movement of the link to avoid a collision between the link and the another object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Yanan Huang, Benjamin Robert Fredrickson, Ryan J. Murphy, Ying Mao
  • Patent number: 11701187
    Abstract: Systems and methods for collision detection and avoidance are provided. In one aspect, a robotic medical system including a first set of links, a second set of links, a console configured to receive input commanding motion of the first set of links and the second set of links, a processor, and at least one computer-readable memory in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to access the model of the first set of links and the second set of links, control movement of the first set of links and the second set of links based on the input received by the console, determine a distance between the first set of links and the second set of links based on the model, and prevent a collision between the first set of links and the second set of links based on the determined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Yanan Huang, Benjamin Robert Fredrickson, Ryan J. Murphy, Ying Mao
  • Publication number: 20230202053
    Abstract: Robotic medical systems capable of manual manipulation are described. A robotic medical system can include a robotic arm and a sensor architecture. The sensor architecture can include one or more non-joint based sensors that are positioned to detect a first force exerted on the robotic arm. The robotic medical system can be configured to determine whether sensor data received from the sensor architecture meets first criteria. For example, the first criteria can be met in accordance with a determination that the first force exceeds a first threshold force. The robotic medical system can be configured to, in accordance with a determination that the first criteria are met, transition the robotic arm from a position control mode to a manual manipulation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Bo YANG, Yanan HUANG, Alexander Tarek HASSAN, Mason Myles MARKEE, Ying MAO
  • Publication number: 20230200629
    Abstract: Robotic systems can be capable of collision detection and avoidance. A medical robotic system can include a first kinematic chain and one or more sensors positioned to detect one or more parameters of contact with one or more portions of the first kinematic chain. The medical robotic system can be configured to cause adjustment of a configuration of the first kinematic chain from a first configuration to a second configuration based on a constraint determined from the one or more parameters of contact with the first kinematic chain detected by the one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Bo YANG, Yanan HUANG, Hossein TAHERI, Babak KIANMAJD, Ying MAO