Patents by Inventor Zhen Liu

Zhen Liu 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: 11377162
    Abstract: A soft biomimetic legged robot is provided in the present invention, including a plurality of soft robotic arms. The soft robotic arms include a plurality of motion units, and each of the motion units includes one or more of a twist module, an extension module, a contraction, and a bending module. The plurality of motion units is combined to achieve a full-posture motion of the soft robotic arms. By using soft robotic arms composed of different motion units, the soft biomimetic legged robot of the present invention can not only realize the underwater swimming and crawling, but the crawling on land or slopes, thereby adapting to more complicated environments and achieving richer functions. The motion posture is not limited to a single bending, twisting, extension, and shortening. The soft robotic arm can achieve full-posture movements, and its motion type is more complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: HARBIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Liang Ding, Haibo Gao, Lizhou Niu, Yang Su, Zongquan Deng, Nan Li, Zhen Liu
  • Patent number: 11381867
    Abstract: An example client device for retrieving media data includes a memory configured to store media data; and one or more processors implemented in circuitry and configured to execute a plurality of video decoders; determine a complexity value for the media data including a plurality of encoded video streams, the complexity value representing complexity of an aggregation of the encoded video streams; retrieve the media data including the encoded video streams in response to determining that the client device is capable of decoding the encoded video streams using the complexity value; and distribute the encoded video streams and synchronization information to corresponding video decoders of the plurality of video decoders to cause the video decoders to decode the corresponding video streams and to output decoded video data from the video streams in a synchronized fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Stockhammer, Muhammed Zeyd Coban, Zhen Liu
  • Publication number: 20220204529
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of drug synthesis, in particular to a method for preparing lornoxicam. The method includes the following steps: using 6-chloro-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-H-thieno[2,3-e]-1,2-thiazine methyl carboxylate-1,1-dioxide and 2-aminopyridine as raw materials, and xylene as a solvent; mixing the raw material and solvent, and adding a stabilizer, to obtain a mixture; subjecting the mixture to an ammonolysis; cooling the resulting reactant; conducting a vacuum concentration to remove the solvent; adding an organic solvent and slurrying, and filtering, to obtain a crude lornoxicam; and refining the crude lornoxicam to obtain the lornoxicam. In the present disclosure, p-toluenesulfonic acid is used as a stabilizer to reduce the reaction temperature and promote the reaction to proceed forward, thereby improving the quality and yield of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Zhen LIU, Dongye XING, Zhongzheng ZHANG, Jie LI, Yangong HAN, Yali CUI, Liru WANG, Hongliang LIU, Yan MI, Li LI, Jingang TANG, Yi KANG
  • Patent number: 11371007
    Abstract: A bioprocessing system includes a first fluid assembly having a first fluid assembly line connected to a first port of a first bioreactor vessel though a first bioreactor line of a first bioreactor vessel, a second fluid assembly having a second fluid assembly line connected to a second port of the first bioreactor vessel through a second bioreactor line of the first bioreactor vessel, and an interconnect line providing for fluid communication between the first fluid assembly and the second fluid assembly, and for fluid communication between the second bioreactor line of the first bioreactor vessel and the first bioreactor line of the first bioreactor vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLC
    Inventors: Weston Blaine Griffin, Alex D Corwin, Xiaohua Zhang, Reginald Donovan Smith, Zhen Liu, Chengkun Zhang, Vandana Keskar, Brian Michael Davis, Kashan Shaikh
  • Publication number: 20220188206
    Abstract: Provided is a method for determining data storage is insufficient for a program. A processor may receive a set of marked data associated with a set of source code. The processor may identify a scope of the code associated with the marked data. The processor may generate a first set of instructions for taking a first snapshot of a variable storage space associated with the marked data when entering the scope and a second snapshot of the variable storage space when exiting the scope. The processor may generate a second set of instructions for comparing the first and second snapshots to determine a usage amount of the variable storage. The processor may generate a third set of instructions for performing an action in response to the usage amount of the variable storage space exceeding a threshold. The processor may compile the code into an executable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Zhen Liu, Ming Lei Zhang, Jia Tian Zhong, Le Chang, Ting Ting Zhan, Xiao Yan Tian
  • Publication number: 20220179623
    Abstract: Source code of a golden version and a next version of a program is received in which procedure calls are modified to call from an entry point table (EPT) with index numbers corresponding to procedure memory addresses. An executable defect-free golden version program and next version program with a defect are received. A first entry point table (first EPT) for the new version program and a second EPT for the golden version program are generated. A series of substitutions of procedures from the second EPT to the first EPT is performed and an order of substitutions includes: a module set, a module of the module set, a procedure set of the module, and a procedure of the procedure set. The defect producing procedure is identified by substituting in order until the defect is absent and proceeding to the next substitution in order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: ZHEN LIU, Jia Tian Zhong, Le Chang, Ming Lei Zhang, Ting Ting Zhan, Xiao Yan Tian
  • Publication number: 20220158133
    Abstract: Disclosed are a display panel, a manufacturing method thereof, and a displaying device. The display panel comprises a pixel layer, a support layer, a lens unit and a cover plate which are stacked in sequence. The support layer is located on a luminescent layer of the pixel layer. The lens unit comprises a lens layer, wherein the lens layer comprises a lens area and a non-lens area, and the lens area comprises multiple lenses arranged in an array. The display panel further comprises a polarization unit disposed on a light path between the pixel layer and the lens layer and configured to filter out light emitted from the pixel layer to the non-lens area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Duohui Li, Kang Guo, Mengya Song, Zhen Liu, Xiao Zhang, Xin Gu
  • Patent number: 11309706
    Abstract: Provided is a nano grid protection device for a nano grid including a distributed power supply, a large power grid including the nano grid protection device, and a method for controlling the nano grid protection device. In an embodiment, the nano grid is connected with a bus through the nano grid protection device and a main grid is connected with the bus through a main grid protection device. In an embodiment, the nano grid protection device includes: a signal unit, configured to detect and send current information passing through the nano grid protection device, the current information including the magnitude and direction of the current; a controller, configured to determine, based upon the received current information, whether to send a trip signal or not; and an execution mechanism, configured to execute a trip operation of the nano grid protection device upon receiving the trip signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Feng Du, Yi Zhu, Wei Gang Chen, Zhen Liu, Yue Zhuo
  • Patent number: 11296531
    Abstract: A charging apparatus, a charging system, and a charging control method are provided. The charging apparatus includes: a transforming element and output interfaces, and further includes a charging control element and a maximum output power control element. The charging control element is connected with the maximum output power control element, and the charging control element identifies a target charging mode selected by a user and sends the target charging mode to the maximum output power control element. The maximum output power control element is connected with the transforming element, and the maximum output power control element determines a target maximum output power corresponding to the target charging mode according to a pre-saved correspondence relationship between each charging mode and each maximum output power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignees: Gree Electric Appliances (Wuhan) Co., LTD., Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai
    Inventors: Pengfei Xu, Guihua Yin, Ping Yang, Zhen Liu, Long Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220099063
    Abstract: An anchoring device for adapting to tide level for a wave energy power generation device comprises: a housing, wherein a central main shaft is provided at the center thereof, two ends of the central main shaft are respectively rigidly connected to a volute spring, and the interior of the housing is divided into several independent compartments, including a central compartment accommodating the central main shaft; a shaft lock and a central main gear capable of driving the central main shaft to rotate mounted on the central main shaft; and a plurality of hoisting wheel compartments arranged at equal intervals in a circumferential array around the central main shaft. A hoisting wheel is provided in each of the hoisting wheel compartments, and an anchor chain wound on the hoisting wheel protrudes out of the housing through an opening at the bottom of the hoisting wheel compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Feifei CAO, Hongda SHI, Meng HAN, Xiaoqiang JIANG, Ziyue ZHONG, Yilin PAN, Haozhe BAI, Zhen LIU, Ji TAO
  • Patent number: 11288041
    Abstract: Source code of a golden version and a next version of a program is received in which procedure calls are modified to call from an entry point table (EPT) with index numbers corresponding to procedure memory addresses. An executable defect-free golden version program and next version program with a defect are received. A first entry point table (first EPT) for the new version program and a second EPT for the golden version program are generated. A series of substitutions of procedures from the second EPT to the first EPT is performed and an order of substitutions includes: a module set, a module of the module set, a procedure set of the module, and a procedure of the procedure set. The defect producing procedure is identified by substituting in order until the defect is absent and proceeding to the next substitution in order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Zhen Liu, Jia Tian Zhong, Le Chang, Ming Lei Zhang, Ting Ting Zhan, Xiao Yan Tian
  • Patent number: 11249880
    Abstract: In an approach for debugging and simulating application runtime execution, a processor loads source code and logs into a debug tool. A processor generates log debug information including a log map, a log variable cross reference table, and a method call stack tree. A processor determines a plurality of log blocks based on log context in the logs and the method call stack tree. A processor maps the source code to the logs for each log block. A processor suggests a starting point and a breakpoint based on the log variable cross reference table and the log blocks. A processor compares a source code variable value to a log variable value and a source code execution path to a log execution path based on the mapping set between the source code and the logs. A processor simulates the source code variable value with the log variable value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Chun Ling Li, Jing Chen, Wei Jiang, Xiaopeng Zhang, Yun Wang, Zhen Liu
  • Patent number: 11224940
    Abstract: A powder bed containment system for use with a rotating direct metal laser melting (DMLM) system includes an annular build plate, which includes an inner wall, an outer wall concentric with the inner wall and spaced radially apart from the inner wall, and a substantially planar build surface extending between the inner wall and the outer wall, where the substantially planar build surface is arranged to receive a weldable powder for manufacture of an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William Thomas Carter, Zhen Liu, Younkoo Jeong, Michael Robert Tucker
  • Publication number: 20220003228
    Abstract: A linear cleaning peristaltic metering pump includes a pump body, a hose fixing accessory and an anti-backflow accessory. The hose fixing accessory is configured for arranging a working hose. The anti-backflow accessory is configured for clamping and loosening the working hose. The pump body is configured for performing reciprocating motion to clamp or loosen the working hose, thereby realizing a pumping effect by metering pump. The anti-backflow accessory is in cooperation with the pump body. The pump body comprises a roller lifting assembly, a roller hose-pressing assembly, a pump body outer cover assembly and a power transmission part. The power transmission part is configured for driving the roller lifting assembly to perform lifting linear motion, thereby driving the roller hose-pressing assembly to move and to clamp or loosen the working hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: HUNAN ZENITHSUN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Zhen LIU, Bo YANG, Haijun TAO, Weiquan CHENG
  • Publication number: 20220003226
    Abstract: A double-roller hose pressing apparatus for a peristaltic pump is provided. Two sides of a working hose (3) in the peristaltic pump are respectively provided with a set of flexible-rolling rollers (2) configured for pressing hose, and the two sets of rollers (2) are arranged in relative positions to clamp the working hose (3) during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: HUNAN ZENITHSUN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Zhen LIU, Bo YANG, Haijun TAO, Weiquan CHENG
  • Publication number: 20220001580
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to nanostructure manufacturing. A method for fabricating an imprint template includes providing a first substrate including a first electrode layer on a first base layer and a plurality of first convex portions on a surface of the first electrode layer; providing a second substrate including a second electrode layer on a second base layer, a second resist layer on the second electrode layer, and a plurality of second convex portions on a surface of the second resist layer farthest from the second base layer, supplying electrical signals to the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer to produce an electric field between the plurality of first convex portions and the plurality of second convex portions; and forming the imprint template on the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei Tan, Xin Gu, Kang Guo, Zhen Liu
  • Publication number: 20210405660
    Abstract: The control system based on multi-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cooperative strategic confrontation includes a management module, a UAV formation module, a situation assessment module, a decision-making module, and a cooperative mission assigning module of both sides in a confrontation. The management module is configured to store state information acquired by the UAV formation module. The UAV formation module is configured to acquire state information of UAVs and execute a control instruction. The situation assessment module is configured to acquire situation assessment information according to the state information. The decision-making module is configured to acquire a countermeasure based on the situation assessment information. The cooperative mission assigning module is configured to generate control instructions for the UAVs based on the countermeasure and in combination with a confrontation target and an optimal situation assessment value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF AUTOMATION, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    Inventors: Zhen LIU, Zhiqiang PU, Tenghai QIU, Jianqiang YI
  • Patent number: 11210284
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, a system, an apparatus and a computer-readable storage medium for sharing account resources. The method for sharing account resources comprises: acquiring an account of an original user satisfying a preset recycling condition; saving user information of the original user to a resource library, and adding the account of the original user to an allocatable account library; receiving a request for allocating an account from a requesting user, and allocating an account for the requesting user from the allocatable account library.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignees: Hefei Xinsheng Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wensong Hu, Zhen Liu
  • Publication number: 20210398779
    Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus, a system, and a method for impedance adjustment of a processing station. An apparatus for impedance adjustment of a single processing station may include: a heating plate including a first grounding grid and a second grounding grid, where the first grounding grid and the second grounding grid cover different areas of the heating plate; a first tuner connected to the first grounding grid and including a first adjustable capacitor and a first sensor for detecting a current; and a second tuner connected to the second grounding grid and including a second adjustable capacitor and a second sensor for detecting a current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Giyoul Kim, Junichi Arami, Zhen Liu, Yaxin Zhang, Yinghao Lin, Si Shen
  • Patent number: 11201301
    Abstract: A base support plate includes a support plate body. A support surface of the support plate body is configured to support a flexible base of a flexible display panel. The base support plate further includes a plurality of micro-structures disposed on the support surface of the support plate body, and the plurality of micro-structures are configured to diffuse incident light and transmit the incident light to the flexible base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhen Liu, Hua Huang, Wei Huang