Patents by Inventor Yu Fei
Yu Fei 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).
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Publication number: 20170169398Abstract: A system and method for on demand test drives that can include managing a set of vehicle and worker resources in a resource management system; monitoring user browsing patterns of a customer on an online vehicle marketplace; receiving a test drive request from the customer, the request specifying a requested vehicle and test drive location; retrieving test drive availability options from the resource management system; setting a test drive appointment for a selected test drive availability option; coordinating worker and vehicle transport to a scheduled location of the test drive appointment; and delivering vehicle information during the test drive appointment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Joel Washington, Irakly George Arison Areshidze, Tobias Russell, Minneola Ingersoll, Christian Michael Ohler, Hanna Klots Benbarak, Michal Sobieski, Alejandro Cesar Ayestaran, Pablo Ignacio Diaz Rozic, Craig John Isakow, Yu Fei Liu, Alexander Scott Paul, Jonathan Alex Gold, Saud Khan, Jonathan Vincent
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Publication number: 20170017323Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to user interface control of a head-worn computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Hsuhua Yu, Nima L. Shams, Britton Michael Holland, Yu Fei Chen
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Patent number: 9425150Abstract: An interconnect structure and a method of forming the interconnect structure are provided. Two wafers (and/or dies) are bonded together. A multi-via interconnect structure is formed extending from a backside of a first substrate to interconnect structures in the metallization layers on the first integrated circuit and the second integrated circuit. The multi-via interconnect structure may be formed by thinning a first substrate of a first wafer and forming a first opening through the first substrate. A second opening extends from the first opening to a first interconnect structure on the first wafer, and a third opening extends from the first interconnect structure on the first wafer to a second interconnect structure on the second wafer. The first, second, and third openings are filled with a conductive material, thereby forming a multi-via interconnect structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Fei Huang, Ming Xiang Li, Edward Wan, Jacob Chen, Dun-Nian Yaung, Cheng-Eng Daniel Chen
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Publication number: 20160063158Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and device for simulating a circuit design. The method includes identifying at least one Sequential-cell-To-Sequential-cell (S2S) block in the circuit design, wherein the S2S block includes at least one input sequential cell, at least one output sequential cell, and an intermediate portion between the input sequential cell and the output sequential cell, wherein the intermediate portion includes at least one combinational cell; determining logic characteristics and timing characteristics of the intermediate portion; and replacing the intermediate portion with a functional module having the logic characteristics and the timing characteristics to generate a simplified circuit design to be used in simulation. With the technical solution according to embodiments of the invention, time needed in simulation is shortened.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Peng Fei Gou, De Xian Li, Yu Fei Li, Yang Liu, Peng Ou
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Publication number: 20150228584Abstract: An interconnect structure and a method of forming the interconnect structure are provided. Two wafers (and/or dies) are bonded together. A multi-via interconnect structure is formed extending from a backside of a first substrate to interconnect structures in the metallization layers on the first integrated circuit and the second integrated circuit. The multi-via interconnect structure may be formed by thinning a first substrate of a first wafer and forming a first opening through the first substrate. A second opening extends from the first opening to a first interconnect structure on the first wafer, and a third opening extends from the first interconnect structure on the first wafer to a second interconnect structure on the second wafer. The first, second, and third openings are filled with a conductive material, thereby forming a multi-via interconnect structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Fei Huang, Ming Xiang Li, Edward Wan, Jacob Chen, Dun-Nian Yaung, Cheng-Eng Daniel Chen
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Patent number: 9023307Abstract: The invention relates to single crystal diamond with high optical quality and methods of making the same. The diamond possesses an intensity ratio of the second-order Raman peak to the fluorescence background of around 5 or greater.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Carnegie Institution of WashingtonInventors: Russell J. Hemley, Yu-fei Meng, Chih-Shiue Yan, Ho-kwang Mao
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Patent number: 8997437Abstract: The present invention provides a method of improving the ductility of a structural member, such as a reinforced concrete beam or column, by providing a region of increased compression yielding in the compression zone of the plastic hinge region or nearby. This can be achieved by forming a mechanism provided in the compression zone to provide the ductile compression zone.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: City University of Hong KongInventor: Yu-Fei Wu
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Patent number: 8988963Abstract: An intermediate circuit and method for hiding refresh confliction. The intermediate circuit includes: a first control circuit configured to generate a Command Output Enable signal CON, a Data Read Enable signal DRN and a Refresh Enable signal REFN based on the second clock, wherein a ration of duration the signal CON is in a first state to duration in a second state equals to CLK2/(CLK1-CLK2), the signal REFN has a state that is reverse to that of the signal CON and is used to refresh the DRAM; a command buffer configured to store the access commands received from the user interface and output the stored access commands to the DRAM in response to the first state of the signal CON; a data buffer configured to read data from the DRAM in response to the first state of the signal CON and output the read data.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Qian Hu, Yu fei Li, Hao Yang, Wei Wei
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Publication number: 20140123593Abstract: The present invention provides a method of improving the ductility of a structural member, such as a reinforced concrete beam or column, by providing a region of increased compression yielding in the compression zone of the plastic hinge region or nearby. This can be achieved by forming a mechanism provided in the compression zone to provide the ductile compression zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: City University of Hong KongInventor: Yu-Fei WU
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Publication number: 20140097333Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing monolithic optical packages. An embodiment optical package includes a base made of aluminum-nitride (AlN) that is configured to support an optical component, a plurality of sidewalls made of AlN that are coupled to the base, the sidewalls are configured to surround the optical component, and a feed-through made of AlN that is coupled to one of the sidewalls, wherein the feed-through is configured to feed a plurality of leads through the one sidewall to provide an electrical connection to the optical component, wherein the base, the sidewalls, and the feed-through have a same coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) for AlN. An embodiment method includes punching and printing AlN tapes to build a base, a plurality of sidewalls joined to the base, and a feed-through coupled to the sidewalls, and attaching a plurality of electrical leads into the feed-through.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: FutureWei Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Anwar A. Mohammed, Yu Fei, Qi Deng
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Publication number: 20140092699Abstract: An intermediate circuit and method for hiding refresh confliction. The intermediate circuit includes: a first control circuit configured to generate a Command Output Enable signal CON, a Data Read Enable signal DRN and a Refresh Enable signal REFN based on the second clock, wherein a ration of duration the signal CON is in a first state to duration in a second state equals to CLK2/(CLK1-CLK2), the signal REFN has a state that is reverse to that of the signal CON and is used to refresh the DRAM; a command buffer configured to store the access commands received from the user interface and output the stored access commands to the DRAM in response to the first state of the signal CON; a data buffer configured to read data from the DRAM in response to the first state of the signal CON and output the read data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Qian Hu, Yu fei Li, Hao Yang, Wei Wei
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Patent number: 8656685Abstract: The present invention provides a method of improving the ductility of a structural member, such as a reinforced concrete beam or column, by providing a region of increased compression yielding in the compression zone of the plastic hinge region or nearby. This can be achieved by using ductile compressive material in the compression zone, or by forming a mechanism provided in the compression zone to provide the ductile compression zone.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: City University of Hong KongInventor: Yu-Fei Wu
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Patent number: 8506272Abstract: A lubricant metering system for a compressor may include a cap, a cap cage, and a shaft. The cap may include an outer surface, a first recess, and a first radial bore extending between the first recess and the outer surface. The cap cage may include a second recess receiving the cap and a lubricant inlet in communication with the first recess via the first radial bore. The shaft may be received within the first recess and may include an axially extending bore and a second radial bore extending between an outer diameter of the shaft and the axially extending bore. The shaft may be mounted for rotation relative to the cap to allow lubricant to flow into the axially extending bore via the first and second radial bores when the second radial bore is aligned with the first radial bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies (Suzhou) Research & Development Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shuichong Fan, Linzhi Chao, Yu Fei
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Patent number: 8439224Abstract: A protective cover mechanism includes a housing, a protective cover and a latching piece. The housing includes an opening defined therethrough. The latching piece is assembled to the housing adjacent to the opening and comprises two holding arms. One holding arm defines a first locating portion and a second locating portion. A protective cover comprises a hinged post formed thereon, the protective cover is rotatably assembled to the housing by means of the latching piece with the hinged post held between the two holding arms. The protective cover is configured for selectively covering or exposing the opening of the housing as the hinged post is rotated from the first locating portion to the second locating portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Peng-Jin Ge, Yu-Fei Chen
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Patent number: 8426049Abstract: A battery cover assembly using for accommodating a battery therein comprises a battery cover and a housing. The battery cover has a plurality of arcuate elements protruding therefrom. Each arcuate element has a latching portion protruding therefrom. The housing has a plurality of guiding grooves corresponding to the arcuate elements of the battery cover. The housing further has a plurality of troughs latching with the latching portions and a plurality of notches corresponding to the troughs. The arcuate elements are rotatably received in the guiding grooves. The notches communicate with the troughs, the latching portions releasably latches into the troughs via the notches. When the latching portions is received into the troughs, the battery cover is rotated relative to the housing to latch the latching portions in the troughs.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventor: Yu-Fei Chen
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Patent number: 8355249Abstract: A protective cover mechanism includes a housing, a protective cover and a latching pole. The housing includes an opening defined therethrough. The protective cover is configured for covering the opening of the housing and includes a latching slot defined therethrough. The latching slot includes a first latching end and an opposite second latching end. The latching pole is integrally formed on the housing adjacent to the opening and is penetrated through the latching slot of the protective cover for slidably or rotatably assembling the protective cover to the housing. The latching pole is latchable to the first latching end or the second latching end of the latching slot to expose or cover the opening of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Peng-Jin Ge, Yu-Fei Chen
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Publication number: 20120189142Abstract: A multi-channel audio switching method and device for terminal sets correspondence between output audio types and audio output modules, and sets output levels for the different audio output modules. When the portable terminal receives an instruction to output an audio, the instruction carries an output audio type. The portable terminal determines an audio output module corresponding to the output audio type and an output level according to the correspondence, and determines, which audio output module has an output level not higher than the determined output level, and whether there are idle audio output modules among the found out audio output modules; if yes, the portable terminal outputs the audio through the currently highest level idle audio output module among the found out audio output modules; if not, the portable terminal determines and instructs one audio output module to output the audio according to the determined output level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Tian Sugang, Yu Fei, Jiao Qianfen
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Patent number: 8098730Abstract: Systems and methods to generate a motion attention model of a video data sequence are described. In one aspect, a motion saliency map B is generated to precisely indicate motion attention areas for each frame in the video data sequence. The motion saliency maps are each based on intensity I, spatial coherence Cs, and temporal coherence Ct values. These values are extracted from each block or pixel in motion fields that are extracted from the video data sequence. Brightness values of detected motion attention areas in each frame are accumulated to generate, with respect to time, the motion attention model.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Yu-Fei Ma, Hong-Jiang Zhang
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Publication number: 20110280790Abstract: The invention relates to single crystal diamond with optical quality and methods of making the same. The diamond possesses an intensity ratio of the second-order. Raman peak to the fluorescence background of around 5 or greater.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Carnegie Institution of WashingtonInventors: Russell J. Hemley, Yu-fei Meng, Chih-Shiue Yan, Ho-kwang Mao
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Publication number: 20110240496Abstract: A protective cover mechanism includes a housing, a protective cover and a latching pole. The housing includes an opening defined therethrough. The protective cover is configured for covering the opening of the housing and includes a latching slot defined therethrough. The latching slot includes a first latching end and an opposite second latching end. The latching pole is integrally formed on the housing adjacent to the opening and is penetrated through the latching slot of the protective cover for slidably or rotatably assembling the protective cover to the housing. The latching pole is latchable to the first latching end or the second latching end of the latching slot to expose or cover the opening of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventors: Peng-Jin GE, Yu-Fei CHEN