Patents by Inventor Zhi An

Zhi An 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: 20180373997
    Abstract: A system, a computer program product, and method for automatic state adjustment in reinforcement learning is described. The method begins with operating a reinforcement learning model using a state-action table with a set of environment states, a set of software agent states of at least one software agent, a set of actions corresponding to the set of environmental states and software agent states, a plurality of policies of transitioning from the environmental states and software agent states to actions, rules that determine a scalar immediate reward based on the transitioning, and rules that describe what the at least one software agent observes. An unstable state is identified from a series of values of the set of actions in the state-action table in which the series of values differ from each other by a settable threshold. Policies or factors are selected to split the unstable state that has been identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ning DUAN, Jing Chang HUANG, Peng JI, Chun Yang MA, Jie MA, Zhi Hu WANG
  • Publication number: 20180369197
    Abstract: Some embodiments include compositions and methods of using or identifying compounds that modulate the activity of the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (GCFR). Some embodiments include use of compounds to treat certain disorders, such as hematopoietic or neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Keith Marschke, Virginia H. Grant, Steven L. Roach, Yixing Shen, Jason C. Pickens, Bijan Pedram, Cornelius Arjan van Oeveren, Lino J. Valdez, Andrew R. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20180375643
    Abstract: A processor using an internal memory to store constants Kt required in a secure hash algorithm (SHA). The latency due to loading the constants Kt from an external memory, therefore, is eliminated. The processor further introduces an instruction set architecture that provides one instruction for the processor to read the constants Kt from the internal memory and perform a particular process on the read constants Kt. Thus, the SHA works efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Zhi ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10160700
    Abstract: An apparatus for recycling propylene includes a first propylene recovery column, a flash tank, a second propylene recovery column, and a depropanizing column. The apparatus can effectively solve the problem of high power consumption in the prior art, and can be used for the industrial manufacturing of propylene recovery from a propylene oxide apparatus. A process for recycling and refining propylene also is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignees: CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION, SHANGHAI RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY SINOPEC
    Inventors: Weisheng Yang, Mujin Li, De Shi, Zhi He
  • Patent number: 10160782
    Abstract: The present invention discloses method for preparing deoxycholic acid (DCA) or an ester thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Said compounds may be applied to remove a fat deposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: NORATECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng-Gang Lin, Li Gui, Pan Chen, Zhi-Xuan Wang, Tong-Wei Guan, Yuan-Yuan Yin, Yu-Ling Lu
  • Patent number: 10165539
    Abstract: A primary user of a spectrum, such as a licensed user, has primary access authority to use of a spectrum. A plurality of secondary users of the spectrum, which may be unlicensed users, have secondary access authority to use of the spectrum. When the primary user wants to use the spectrum, the primary user sends a message that is propagated to all the secondary users in a geographic region that the primary user wants to use the spectrum. The message specifies the duration of time and the geographic region (location of use) where the primary user wants to use the spectrum. The secondary users in the location of use immediately stop using the spectrum for the duration of time specified in the message and then may resume use of the spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Giuseppe De Rosa, Arthur R. Brisebois, Zhi Cui
  • Patent number: 10160538
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Tao Zhao, Zhi Gang Ou
  • Publication number: 20180365434
    Abstract: A method performed by at least one computer processor, the method comprising: obtaining an original file to be encrypted; encrypting header data of the original file to obtain encrypted header data, the header data comprising metadata of the original file; storing the encrypted header data; recording, to correspond to a file identifier of the original file, a first storage path of the encrypted header data; partitioning file data other than the header data in the original file, into segments; storing the segments in a disordered fragment sequence; and recording, to correspond to the file identifier, second storage paths of the segments along with an actual sequence of the segments in the original file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Wei Bin KE, Zhi Yong LAI, De Cong ZHEN
  • Publication number: 20180367845
    Abstract: Interactions with a multimedia content provider are tracked and communication is made with a physical activity tracking device to obtain movement information. The interactions and physical activity level provide insight as to a length of time a user has been continuously watching multimedia content. When a level of inactivity exceeds a threshold, access to multimedia content is adjusted, for example, by limiting access to the multimedia content and/or displaying a notification to the user regarding their level of inactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Anita TRAN, Azin ASHKAN, Marc JOYE, Jaideep CHANDRASHEKAR, Akshay PUSHPARAJA, Swayambhoo JAIN, Shi ZHI, Junyang QIAN
  • Publication number: 20180366484
    Abstract: In sophisticated SOI transistor elements, the buried insulating layer may be specifically engineered so as to include non-standard dielectric materials. For instance, a charge-trapping material and/or a high-k dielectric material and/or a ferroelectric material may be incorporated into the buried insulating layer. In this manner, non-volatile storage transistor elements with superior performance may be obtained and/or efficiency of a back-bias mechanism may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Ralf Richter, Jochen Willi. Poth, Sven Beyer, Stefan Duenkel, Sandhya Chandrashekhar, Zhi-Yuan Wu
  • Publication number: 20180363416
    Abstract: A pressurized seat check valve including a flexible frustoconical seat having a back surface configured for exposure to upstream pressure, a closure member in sealable communication with the seat, the closure member being biased into contact with the seat and, in use, the seat being deflected toward the closure member by the exposure to upstream pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Do Seo Park, Marc Samuelson, Zhi Yong He, Gregory Armstrong, Donavan Holland Brown
  • Publication number: 20180366073
    Abstract: It is provided a grayscale voltage debugging method for debugging a display device including a white subpixel, including a first step of, in a state where the white subpixel is disenabled and subpixels in other colors are enabled, adjusting a respective to-be-adjusted grayscale voltage applied to each of the subpixels in other colors, so that a first actually-measured Gamma curve corresponding to the respective adjusted grayscale voltage is located within an acceptable range of a standard Gamma curve, and a second step of, in a state where the white subpixel and the subpixels in other colors are all enabled, acquiring a second actually-measured Gamma curve and in the case that the second actually-measured Gamma curve is not located within the acceptable range, changing the respective adjusted grayscale voltage to obtain a new respective to-be-adjusted grayscale voltage, and returning to the first step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicants: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., CHONGQING BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shuai CHEN, Zhi ZHANG, Lijun XIAO, Shaoru LI, Keke GU, Zhihui WANG, Taoliang TANG, Qian QIAN, Zhijian QI, Yi DAN, Lisheng LIANG
  • Publication number: 20180362066
    Abstract: A stroller includes a frame, a first locking mechanism, a folding mechanism and a second locking mechanism. The frame is configured to be folded and unfolded between a folded state and an unfolded state. The first locking mechanism is disposed on the frame and for locking the unfolded frame and restraining the frame from being folded when the frame is in the unfolded state. The folding mechanism is movably disposed on the frame and connected to the first locking mechanism for driving the first locking mechanism to allow the frame to be folded. The second locking mechanism is disposed on the folding mechanism and separably abuts against the frame for restraining the folding mechanism from driving the first locking mechanism so as to lock the unfolded frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Zhi-Ren Zhong
  • Publication number: 20180360211
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus comprising a modular storage assembly. Various embodiments comprise a storage rack that includes a plurality of post members, a plurality of shelves, and a plurality of retaining rings. The plurality of post members include a plurality of grooves that extend around the perimeter of the posts. Further, the plurality of post members include male and female ends that enable the post members to form a post assembly. The plurality of shelves include a wall mount and a plurality of apertures, which define a toothed profile and which are disposed at the corners of the plurality of shelves. The retaining rings feature a generally tapered shape, a gap, an outer perimeter featuring a toothed profile, and an inner perimeter featuring annular ridges. The retaining rings are thus configured to couple the shelves to the post members such that the position of the shelves with respect to the post members is adjustable in the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Zhi Qiang Lu
  • Patent number: 10155528
    Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a handle frame having a first side segment fixedly connected with a first coupling part, a front leg frame having a second side segment fixedly connected with a second coupling part, a rear leg frame having a third side segment fixedly connected with a shell, the third side segment being respectively connected pivotally with the first and second coupling parts, a linking member received at least partially inside the shell and respectively connected pivotally with the first and second coupling parts about two different pivot axes, the handle frame and the front leg frame being thereby rotationally linked to each other, and a latch disposed adjacent to the first coupling part, the latch being operable to rotationally lock the handle frame with respect to the rear leg frame so as to lock the infant stroller apparatus in an unfolded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhi-ren Zhong, Yan-ge Hu
  • Patent number: 10158186
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating housing and a clamping terminal. The insulating housing has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall. The insulating housing has a mating cavity opening forwardly along a front-to-back direction. The first side wall and the second side wall are disposed around the mating cavity. The clamping terminal has a main body and a resilient clamping arm extending along a transverse direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction from the main body. The clamping arm has a contacting portion exposed in the mating cavity. The first side wall has an assembling slot, and the second side wall has a movable slot. The main body is received in the assembly slot, and a head portion of the clamping arm is movable in the movable slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: FOXCONN INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Song Yang, Yan-Fei Wu, Zhi-Qiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10159141
    Abstract: A free grounding film and a manufacturing method therefor, and a shielding circuit board including the free grounding film and a grounding method. The free grounding film includes at least one conductor layer. The shielding circuit board including the free grounding film is formed in a manner that an electromagnetic wave shielding film is arranged on a printed circuit board, and the upper surface of the electromagnetic wave shielding film is provided with the free grounding film. The grounding method for the shielding circuit board adopts one of three modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU FANG BANG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zhi Su
  • Patent number: 10155721
    Abstract: One example embodiment is a lignanamide that includes a benzo-angular triquinane skeleton. The lignanamide is represented by formula (I) and any derivative of the formula (I), in which R is represented by —OH or —OCH3. Another example embodiment relates to a method of treating neurodegenerative disease by administering the lignanamide of the formula (I) to a person in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Macau University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Guo-Yuan Zhu, Zhi-Hong Jiang, Ji Yang, Xiao-Jun Yao, Xin Liu, Jing Fu, Li-Ping Bai, Liang Liu
  • Patent number: 10158091
    Abstract: The complexes disclosed herein are cyclometalated metal complexes of Formula (I) that are useful for full color displays and lighting applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Jian Li, Zhi-Qiang Zhu
  • Patent number: D836752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Intex Marketing Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaw Yuan Hsu, Zhi Xiong Huang, Yonggui Chen, James Sener, Christopher David Hageman, Scott Herman Smith