Patents by Inventor Zhou Zhao

Zhou Zhao 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: 20250077873
    Abstract: Representation learning methods and related devices are provided. An example method includes: obtaining a dataset of to-be-learned data; inputting the dataset into an encoder, and extracting features of the data segments based on a parameter of the encoder to obtain representation vectors corresponding to data segments of various scales; inputting the representation vectors into an interaction module, and performing, based on a parameter of the interaction module, information interaction on representation vectors corresponding to data segments of adjacent scales in the subset, to obtain fused representation vectors corresponding to the data segments of various scales; constructing an objective function based on the fused representation vectors; and optimizing the objective function to adjust the parameter of the encoder and the parameter of the interaction module, so that the encoder and the interaction module learn a high-quality representation vector of the to-be-learned data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jieming ZHU, Liqun DENG, Zhou ZHAO, Dong YAO, Zhenhua DONG
  • Publication number: 20250059795
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to multiple three-dimensional (3D) structures formation from a network of circularly-packed structural elements. In one embodiment, a system includes a circularly-packed network of structural elements that form multiple 3D structures. Diameters of the structural elements define a shape of the 3D structures. The circularly-packed network is adaptable to form 1) a first 3D structure and 2) a second 3D structure with a different shape than the first 3D structure. The system also includes a set of joints that connect adjacent structural elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Yuqing Zhou, Masato Tanaka, Yuyang Song, Xianfeng David Gu, Shikui Chen, Zhou Zhao, Lingfeng Gao
  • Publication number: 20240184837
    Abstract: Examples of recommendation methods and apparatus are described. In one example method, a plurality of images are obtained, where each image includes one candidate interface and one type of candidate content presented by using the candidate interface. Image feature data of each image is obtained, and input for a prediction model is determined based on user feature data of a target user and the image feature data. Then, a degree of preference of the target user for each image is predicted by using the prediction model. At least one of a candidate interface or candidate content that are included in the plurality of images is selected based on the degree of preference. Recommendation is then performed to the user based on the selected candidate content or candidate interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Jieming ZHU, Zhou ZHAO, Shengyu ZHANG, Xiuqiang HE, Li QIAN
  • Patent number: 11193139
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology. Provided are novel genes that encode pesticidal proteins. These pesticidal proteins and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them are useful in preparing pesticidal formulations and in the production of transgenic pest-resistant plants. Methods to create or alter pesticidal proteins are provided for altered or enhanced pesticidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignees: Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Kara Barry, Thomas Chad Wolfe, Gusui Wu, Jian-Zhou Zhao, Yueming Shan, Changlong Shu, Jie Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200196612
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology. Provided are novel genes that encode pesticidal proteins. These pesticidal proteins and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them are useful in preparing pesticidal formulations and in the production of transgenic pest-resistant plants. Methods to create or alter pesticidal proteins are provided for altered or enhanced pesticidal activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: JENNIFER KARA BARRY, THOMAS CHAD WOLFE, GUSUI WU, JIAN-ZHOU ZHAO, YUEMING SHAN, CHANGLONG SHU, JIE ZHANG
  • Patent number: 9451348
    Abstract: An electronic device housing includes an outer casing, a microphone, and a recess in the outer casing proximate to the microphone. A base of the recess has a first adhesive portion and an adjacent first non-adhesive portion, and a hole is defined in the first non-adhesive portion and the recess. The hole and the recess define an acoustic pathway for sound external to the outer casing to reach the microphone. The first adhesive portion and the first non-adhesive portion have different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jian-Zhou Zhao, Yan Liang
  • Publication number: 20160212518
    Abstract: An electronic device housing includes an outer casing, a microphone, and a recess in the outer casing proximate to the microphone. A base of the recess has a first adhesive portion and an adjacent first non-adhesive portion, and a hole is defined in the first non-adhesive portion and the recess. The hole and the recess define an acoustic pathway for sound external to the outer casing to reach the microphone. The first adhesive portion and the first non-adhesive portion have different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: JIAN-ZHOU ZHAO, YAN LIANG
  • Patent number: 8982544
    Abstract: A housing includes a base housing and a reinforcing frame fixed with the base housing. The base housing includes a base plate, a peripheral sidewall extending outward from a peripheral edge of the base plate, and an inclined supporting peripheral wall extending inward from a distal end of the peripheral side wall toward a central portion of the base plate. The reinforcing frame is securely mounted on the inclined supporting peripheral wall of the base housing. The reinforcing frame includes a mounting portion having an inclined bottom surface resisting against and fixing with the corresponding inclined supporting peripheral wall of the base housing. An electronic device using the housing is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yan Liang, Jian-Zhou Zhao
  • Patent number: 8889985
    Abstract: A protective housing for an electronic device includes a main body, a protective cover, and a connecting mechanism. The protective cover is rotatably and detachably mounted to the main body by the connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a first magnetic assembly, a second magnetic assembly, and a mounting base. The first magnetic assembly is assembled within the main body, the second magnetic assembly is assembled within the mounting base. The mounting base is pivotally hinged to the protective cover, and the first magnetic assembly and the second magnetic assembly attract each other, thereby connecting the main body and the protective cover together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fa-Guang Shi, Ming-Fu Luo, Jian-Zhou Zhao, Yan Liang
  • Publication number: 20130120914
    Abstract: A housing includes a base housing and a reinforcing frame fixed with the base housing. The base housing includes a base plate, a peripheral sidewall extending outward from a peripheral edge of the base plate, and an inclined supporting peripheral wall extending inward from a distal end of the peripheral side wall toward a central portion of the base plate. The reinforcing frame is securely mounted on the inclined supporting peripheral wall of the base housing. The reinforcing frame includes a mounting portion having an inclined bottom surface resisting against and fixing with the corresponding inclined supporting peripheral wall of the base housing. An electronic device using the housing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YAN LIANG, JIAN-ZHOU ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20130108893
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a bottom housing, a heat-generating component placed on the bottom housing, and a thermoelectric cell module placed on the bottom housing and corresponding to the heat-generating component. The thermoelectric cell module includes a first thermoelectric sheet sensing a temperature of the heat-generating component, a second thermoelectric sheet sensing a temperature of the bottom housing, and a conductive member electrically connecting the first thermoelectric sheet and the second thermoelectric sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FA-GUANG SHI, JIAN-ZHOU ZHAO, YAN LIANG
  • Publication number: 20130048333
    Abstract: A protective housing for an electronic device includes a main body, a protective cover, and a connecting mechanism. The protective cover is rotatably and detachably mounted to the main body by the connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a first magnetic assembly, a second magnetic assembly, and a mounting base. The first magnetic assembly is assembled within the main body, the second magnetic assembly is assembled within the mounting base. The mounting base is pivotally hinged to the protective cover, and the first magnetic assembly and the second magnetic assembly attract each other, thereby connecting the main body and the protective cover together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FA-GUANG SHI, MING-FU LUO, JIAN-ZHOU ZHAO, YAN LIANG
  • Publication number: 20110281806
    Abstract: The application of a peptide having sequence of formula I or its derivant in preparing the medicine for preventing or treating liver damage, especially liver damage and hepatitis C is disclosed, Xaa1-Gln-Xaa2-Xaa3-Thr-Ser-Gly-Xaa4 (formula I) wherein, Xaa1 is deletion, Ala, Gly, Val, Leu or Ile, Xaa2 is Thr or Ser, Xaa3 is Tyr, Phe or Trp, and Xaa4 is deletion, Ala, Gly, Val, Leu, Ile or Pro. The composite medicine containing the said peptide, its preparation method, and the polynucleotide for coding the said peptide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Yun CHENG, Rui He YU, Wan Zhou ZHAO, Jun ZHAO, Jing LI
  • Patent number: 7985734
    Abstract: The application of a peptide having sequence of formula I or its derivant in preparing the medicine for preventing or treating liver damage, especially liver damage and hepatitis C is disclosed, Xaa1-Gln-Xaa2-Xaa3-Thr-Ser-Gly-Xaa4 (formula I) wherein, Xaa1 is deletion, Ala, Gly, Val, Leu or Ile, Xaa2 is Thr or Ser, Xaa3 is Tyr, Phe or Trp, and Xaa4 is deletion, Ala, Gly, Val, Leu, Ile or Pro. The composite medicine containing the said peptide, its preparation method, and the polynucleotide for coding the said peptide are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventors: Yun Cheng, Ruihe Yu, Wan Zhou Zhao, Jun Zhao, Jing Li
  • Publication number: 20080227723
    Abstract: The application of a peptide having sequence of formula I or its derivant in preparing the medicine for preventing or treating liver damage, especially liver damage and hepatitis C is disclosed, Xaa1-Gln-Xaa2-Xaa3-Thr-Ser-Gly-Xaa4 (formula I) wherein, Xaa1 is deletion, Ala,Gly,Val,Leu or Ile, Xaa2 is Thr or Ser, Xaa3 is Tyr, Phe or Trp, and Xaa4 is deletion, Ala, Gly, Val, Leu,Ile or Pro. The composite medicine containing the said peptide, its preparation method, and the polynucleotide for coding the said peptide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Yun Cheng, Rui He Yu, Wan Zhou Zhao, Jun Zhao, Jing Li
  • Publication number: 20050100550
    Abstract: A method of using IL-6 antagonists to treat pathological processes associated with proliferative diseases, such as cancer, by specifically preventing or inhibiting the ability of new tissue to develop a blood supply. The invention more specifically relates to methods of treating such diseases by the use of IL-6 antagonists such as antibodies directed toward IL-6, including specified portions or variants, specific for at least one Interleukin-6 (IL-6 also known as interferon ?2)) protein or fragment thereof, in an amount effective to inhibit angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Mohit Trikha, Zhou Zhao