Patents by Inventor Zhenshuo Fang

Zhenshuo Fang 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: 20210365962
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting visual elements to insert into content items based on sentiment analysis are detailed herein. A data processing system can establish a performance prediction model for content items correlating constituent visual elements to sentiment performance metrics using a training dataset. The data processing system can identify a content item and candidate visual elements to insert. The content item can have constituent visual elements. The data processing system can determine a total sentiment performance metric for the content item using the performance prediction model. The data processing system can determine a combinative performance metric between the candidate visual element and the visual elements using the performance prediction model. The combinative performance metric can indicate a predicted effect on the total performance metric. The data processing system can select a candidate visual element to insert into the content item based on the combinative performance metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: James TOLENTINO, Ira BLOSSOM, Zhenshuo FANG, Mahalia MILLER, Xiaoyu QU, Derek DUNFIELD, Yeo Jin REE, Nihan Gormez KARAHAN, Zachary GLEICHER, Jeffrey MIELKE, Holl LIOU, Karin HENNESSY
  • Patent number: 9582826
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products that provide for a unique directional wayfinding system. In one embodiment of the invention, products are received from the user, such as a shopping list or wish list. The system determines the location of the user, determines the location of the product in the business, determines a route from the user to the product, and provides instructions to the user along the route. In an embodiment, the system identifies and/or confirms the product when the user reaches the product. In at least one embodiment, the systems, methods, and computer-program products provide functionality for the visually-impaired to assist in everyday shopping for products in businesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew A. Calman, Susan Smith Thomas, Erik Stephen Ross, Jooyong Lee, Zhenshuo Fang, James Mulholland, Brendan Kiu, Nastasha Tan
  • Patent number: 9026461
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products that provide for an enhanced mobile application for assisting users at a point-of-transaction (POT). In one embodiment of the invention the POT assistance application program may determines that a user is conducting a transaction with a merchant. The user may utilize a user device to assist in the transaction. First, the user device may be paired with a POT system, such as a cash register. Once the devices are paired a communication link is created that allows the user to audibly and/or visually monitor the transaction using the user device. Furthermore, the user may flag an item for review during the transaction, silence the transaction, receive a subtotal for the transaction, select a payment method, or complete the transaction using the POT assistance application program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew A. Calman, Erik Stephen Ross, Susan Smith Thomas, Jooyong Lee, Zhenshuo Fang, James Mulholland, Brendan Kiu, Nastasha Tan
  • Publication number: 20130191789
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products that provide for a unique system for controlling transactions based on command gestures. In one embodiment of the invention, a computer-implemented method determines that a user is conducting a transaction with a mobile device. The mobile device senses a gesture performed by the user with the mobile device and alters at least one aspect of the transaction based on the gesture. The gestures can control a wide variety of aspects of the transaction. For example, the user may flag an item for review during the transaction, silence the transaction, receive a subtotal for the transaction, select a payment method, or complete the transaction. In an embodiment, the user is able to customize the gestures to control the transaction according to the user's preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: MATTHEW A. CALMAN, SUSAN SMITH THOMAS, ERIK STEPHEN ROSS, JOOYONG LEE, ZHENSHUO FANG, JAMES MULHOLLAND, BRENDAN KIU, NASTASHA TAN
  • Publication number: 20130191193
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-program products that provide shopping plan optimization. In one embodiment of the invention, information associated with a shopping plan is retrieved by the system; the shopping plan may include a grocery or other shopping list. The system compares the information associated with the shopping plan to a database. The database may include information associated with a plurality of merchants and businesses. The system optimizes the shopping plan based at least partially on the comparison of the information associated with the shopping plan to the database. In an embodiment, the system optimizes the shopping by determining an efficient travel route based on the products and/or items in the shopping plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew A. Calman, Erik Stephen Ross, Susan Smith Thomas, Jooyong Lee, Zhenshuo Fang, James Mulholland, Brendan Kiu, Nastasha Tan
  • Publication number: 20130191246
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products that provide for a unique directional wayfinding system. In one embodiment of the invention, products are received from the user, such as a shopping list or wish list. The system determines the location of the user, determines the location of the product in the business, determines a route from the user to the product, and provides instructions to the user along the route. In an embodiment, the system identifies and/or confirms the product when the user reaches the product. In at least one embodiment, the systems, methods, and computer-program products provide functionality for the visually-impaired to assist in everyday shopping for products in businesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: MATTHEW A. CALMAN, SUSAN SMITH THOMAS, ERIK STEPHEN ROSS, JOOYONG LEE, ZHENSHUO FANG, JAMES MULHOLLAND, BRENDAN KIU, NASTASHA TAN
  • Publication number: 20130191232
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products that provide for an enhanced mobile application for assisting users at a point-of-transaction (POT). In one embodiment of the invention the POT assistance application program may determines that a user is conducting a transaction with a merchant. The user may utilize a user device to assist in the transaction. First, the user device may be paired with a POT system, such as a cash register. Once the devices are paired a communication link is created that allows the user to audibly and/or visually monitor the transaction using the user device. Furthermore, the user may flag an item for review during the transaction, silence the transaction, receive a subtotal for the transaction, select a payment method, or complete the transaction using the POT assistance application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew A. Calman, Erik Stephen Ross, Susan Smith Thomas, Jooyong Lee, Zhenshuo Fang, James Mulholland, Brendan Kiu, Nastasha Tan
  • Patent number: D875768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: James Tolentino, Zhenshuo Fang, Holl Liou, Lucy Mao
  • Patent number: D877178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: James Tolentino, Zhenshuo Fang, Holl Liou
  • Patent number: D900138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: James Tolentino, Zhenshuo Fang
  • Patent number: D902225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: James Tolentino, Zhenshuo Fang, Holl Liou