Patents by Inventor Zhou Zhang

Zhou Zhang 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: 10155918
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid composition comprising a polysaccharide and a hydrophobic compound having a melting point of between 30° C. and 90° C. The solid composition may further comprise a quaternary ammonium compound, wherein the weight ratio of the polysaccharide and the hydrophobic compound is between 1:50 and 50:1. Preferably, the solid composition is substantially free or completely free of water. The solid composition shows excellent stability at a temperature up to 45° C. The present invention also provides a process for preparing the solid composition and a liquid composition comprising said solid composition, and a method for conditioning a fabric by using said solid composition or said liquid composition as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Rhodia Operations
    Inventors: Hai Zhou Zhang, Nikolay Christov, Da Wei Jin, Lin He
  • Publication number: 20180335877
    Abstract: Disclosed is an array substrate, comprising a substrate; a driving unit; a common electrode layer, and the common electrode layer comprising a plurality of touch electrodes, which are separately arranged, and the plurality of touch electrodes receiving a touch signal and a first common voltage in time division; a plurality of wires, being provided on the substrate and extending along a first direction, and two ends of each of the wires being electrically connected to one of the touch electrodes and the driving unit, respectively; at least one compensation line, which is separately arranged from the wires, and the compensation line extending in a direction opposite to the first direction, and the compensation line being overlapped with at least one of the touch electrodes, and the compensation line receiving a second common voltage as the one of the touch electrodes receives the first common voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhou ZHANG, Pan XU, Changwen MA, Yucheng TSAI
  • Patent number: 10127279
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to an eigenvalue-based data query. An aspect includes receiving a query request that includes a query statement. Another aspect includes calculating eigenvalues of key component elements in the query statement. Another aspect includes matching eigenvalues of nodes in an execution plan of a historical query statement to the eigenvalues of the key component elements. Yet another aspect includes based on determining success of matching the eigenvalues of the key component elements to the eigenvalues of the nodes in an execution plan of the historical query statement, generating an execution plan of the query statement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jing Jing Liu, Lei Qiu, Chen Wang, Fu Fei Xu, Guang Zhou Zhang, Sheng Zhao, Zan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20180307081
    Abstract: The present application discloses a backlight module and a liquid crystal display device, the backlight module includes a first connecting terminal disposed on the backlight module for connecting the liquid crystal panel; a second connecting terminal disposed on the backlight module for connecting the control circuit board; a processing circuit is formed on one side of the backlight module to connect to the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal, respectively, and for realizing the signal processing and the connection between the liquid crystal panel and the control circuit board. The application can eliminate the conventional FPCA and reducing the thickness and weight of the liquid crystal display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaling ZHOU, Zhou ZHANG, YU-CHENG TSAI, Changwen MA, Pan XU
  • Publication number: 20180292929
    Abstract: The present invention provides a touch panel, comprising an array substrate, a touch receiving layer, a touch transmitting layer, a separation layer and a cover plate; the array substrate and the cover plate oppositely located; the touch receiving layer formed at one side of cover plate facing the array substrate, and the separation layer formed at one side of the touch receiving layer away from the cover plate, and the touch transmitting layer formed between the array substrate and the separation layer; a mutual capacitance formed between the touch receiving layer and the touch transmitting layer so that the separation layer can be compressed to change a capacitance value of the mutual capacitance to achieve recognition of a touch position. Embedded 3D touch sensors can be realized and the external pressure touch sensors are not required to be connected to decrease the complexity of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhou ZHANG, Pan XU, Changwen MA, Yucheng TSAI
  • Publication number: 20180292693
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to liquid crystal display technology field, and in particular to an array substrate. By manufacturing a touch circuit and a source/drain on the same layer, the touch circuit receives a touch signal from a drive circuit and transmits to a first transparent conductive layer. The array substrate of present disclosure is self-capacitive touch sensor with In-Cell touch function. Compare to prior arts, a manufacturing process of a metal layer and an isolated layer is omitted in the disclosure so that steps of manufacturing process can be simplified, raw to materials can be saved, and further manufacturing period of a TFT substrate can be reduced and manufacturing cost reduction of a TFT substrate can be achieved. The TFT substrate in the disclosure has In-Cell touch function, simplified structure, and low manufacturing cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-cheng TSAI, Changwen MA, Zhou ZHANG, Pan XU
  • Publication number: 20180226037
    Abstract: The disclosure provides GOA circuits used for switching display on a screen or on two screens and a driving method thereof. The GOA circuits include first GOA circuits on two sides of a main screen to control display of the main screen, second GOA circuits on two sides of the secondary screen to control display of the secondary screen, a first group of GOA control signals, controlling signal output of the first GOA circuits, a second group of GOA control signals, controlling signal output of the second GOA circuits, a switch controller, connecting the first GOA circuits and the second GOA circuits, and controlling connection or disconnection of the first group of GOA control signals and the second group of GOA control signals respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicants: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan china Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhou ZHANG, Yu-cheng TSAI, Changwen MA, Pan XU
  • Publication number: 20180211619
    Abstract: The present application discloses a display module comprising a flexible circuit board, a first drive chip, a second drive chip and a display panel, and the display panel comprises a first display region and a second display region which are seamlessly connected, and the first drive chip and the second drive chip are installed on the display panel, and the flexible circuit board is electrically connected to a system main board, the first drive chip and the second drive chip, and the first synchronization signal and the second synchronization signal control the first display region and the second display region to synchronously show images. The present application further publishes a liquid crystal display screen. The first drive chip and the second drive chip respectively drive the first display region and the second display region to synchronously output images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Changwen MA, Chun-hung HUANG, Zhou ZHANG, Yucheng TSAI, Pan XU
  • Patent number: 10017715
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of a C16-C22-alkyl or C16-C22-alkenyl amido alkyl betaine derivatives as a fabric softener, notably for fabric softening compositions. The invention also concerns a method of treating fabric which comprises the step of contacting said fabric in the rinse cycle of a fabric washing machine with an aqueous medium containing a composition as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Rhodia Operations
    Inventors: Lin He, Hai Zhou Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180185252
    Abstract: An emulsion composition comprising at least: (a) an oil phase; (b) a polyol; and (c) an amphoteric surfactant. Preferably, the emulsion composition is substantially free or completely free of any nonionic surfactant. The emulsion composition has excellent stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Hai Zhou ZHANG, Qing Rong SONG, Lin HE, Lynlie LIM
  • Patent number: 9999743
    Abstract: A method and system for sound-induced sleep is provided. The method includes detecting brainwave signals of a subject. The method further includes analyzing the brainwave signals to determine a current sleepy state of the subject and selecting a sound in response to the current sleepy state based on a quantified association index between the brainwave signals and acoustical features of the sound. The method further more includes playing the sound to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventors: Yaozhang Pan, Juanhong Yu, Cuntai Guan, Keong Andrew Ng, Ti Eu Chan, Zhou Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180113542
    Abstract: The present invention publishes a plug-in touch display device published, which comprises a capacitive touch screen and a display module which are stacked together. The display module comprises a display panel and a backlight module arranged relatively and a middle frame used for supporting the display panel and the backlight module. The display panel comprises an array substrate. The array substrate comprises a plurality of pixel electrode layer which is arranged, wherein the pixel electrode layer is used for a first capacitive sensing electrode. The middle frame is toward one side of the backlight module, and further arranging the second capacitive sensing electrode. There is a gap between in the second capacitive sensing electrode and backlight module. The first capacitive sensing electrode and the second capacitive sensing electrode configure an electrode-induction device jointly, which are used for sensing the pressure signal applied on the capacitive touch screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang CAO, Yu-cheng TSAI, Changwen MA, Zhou ZHANG
  • Patent number: 9937110
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a translucent gel system, notably a hair conditioner gel, comprising at least a carboxylic acid, an alkoxylated alkyl or alkenyl amine and a cationic surfactant. Such a translucent gel system provides an excellent conditioning effect for washing skin and/or hair and a high transmittance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Xi Chen, Hai Zhou Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180088700
    Abstract: The present disclosure proposes a plug-in touch display with a pressure sensing function. The touch display includes a capacitive touch screen to sense a touch and a display module includes a display panel having conductive layers which one of the conductive layers is configured to be used as a first capacitive sensing electrode, a backlight module positioned oppositely to the display panel, and a middle frame, configured to support the display panel and the backlight module. A second capacitive sensing electrode is positioned at a side of the middle frame, which is toward the backlight module. A gap exists between the second capacitive sensing electrode and the backlight module. The first capacitive sensing electrode and the second capacitive sensing electrode forms a capacitive sensing structure for sensing a pressure applied on the capacitive touch panel. This structure is compact and easy to produce and thus reduces the manufacturing expenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang CAO, Yu-cheng TSAI, Zhou ZHANG, Changwen MA
  • Publication number: 20180079993
    Abstract: The present invention relates to composition, in particular, a fabric conditioning composition, comprising at least a quaternary ammonium compound, a cationic polysaccharide, a nonionic polymer. The composition has excellent conditioning performance. The invention also relates the processes for preparing the said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Hai Zhou ZHANG, Nikolay CHRISTOV, Da Wei JIN, Lin HE
  • Publication number: 20180081463
    Abstract: A touch control liquid crystal display device, having a display panel and a backlight module disposed opposite each other and a middle frame supporting the panel and module. The panel includes an array and a filter substrate disposed opposite each other and a liquid crystal layer disposed there-between; wherein, a driving electrode layer is disposed on the array substrate, a first induction electrode layer is disposed on the filter substrate, the driving electrode layer and the first induction electrode layer constitute a capacitive touch control structure. Wherein, a second induction electrode layer is disposed on a side of the middle frame facing the module, there is a gap between the second induction electrode layer and the module. The second induction electrode layer and the driving electrode layer constitute a capacitive induction mechanism to induct a pressure signal applied on the panel. An electronic apparatus including the above device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Zhou ZHANG, Chang CAO, Changwen MA, Yu-cheng TSAI
  • Publication number: 20180010070
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) a bis-(2-hydroxypropyl)-dimethylammonium methyl-sulphate fatty acid ester having an average chain length of the fatty acid moieties of from 12 to 30 carbon atoms; (b) a cationic poly saccharide; and (c) a nonionic polysaccharide. The present invention also relates to the method of use of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hai Zhou ZHANG, Nikolay CHRISTOV, Da Wei JIN, Lin HE
  • Publication number: 20180002639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing greying of a fabric when using a composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, for example, a fabric conditioning composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention involves the use of a nonionic polysaccharide and reducing the amount of quaternary ammonium compound used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Hai Zhou ZHANG, Nikolay CHRISTOV, Da Wei JIN, Lin HE
  • Publication number: 20170349859
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid composition comprising (a) a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) between 9 wt % and 77 wt % of a polysaccharide based on the total weight of the solid composition. The solid composition showed excellent stability. The present invention also provides a process for preparing the solid composition and a liquid composition comprising said solid composition, and methods for conditioning a fabric by using the solid composition and the liquid composition as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Hai Zhou ZHANG, Nikolay CHRISTOV, Da Wei JIN, Lin HE
  • Publication number: 20170342346
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid composition comprising a polysaccharide and a hydrophobic compound having a melting point of between 30° C. and 90° C. The solid composition may further comprise a quaternary ammonium compound, wherein the weight ratio of the polysaccharide and the hydrophobic compound is between 1:50 and 50:1. Preferably, the solid composition is substantially free or completely free of water. The solid composition shows excellent stability at a temperature up to 45° C. The present invention also provides a process for preparing the solid composition and a liquid composition comprising said solid composition, and a method for conditioning a fabric by using said solid composition or said liquid composition as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Hai Zhou ZHANG, Nikolay CHRISTOV, Da Wei JIN, Lin HE