This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p., Adobe, Inc.. Active years: 2012-2014.
Location History:
- Mountain View, CA (US) (2012)
- Urbana, IL (US) (2012 - 2014)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2012-2014
Title: Innovations of Qingxiong Yang
Introduction
Qingxiong Yang is a notable inventor based in Urbana, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of image processing, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on enhancing image quality and resolution, which has applications in various industries.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Enhancing spatial resolution of an image." This method involves accessing an image that contains a set of confident pixels and an unconfident pixel. The confident pixels correspond to known depth values, while the unconfident pixel has an unknown depth value. A filter module is utilized to determine the best depth hypothesis for the unconfident pixel, which is then updated to become a confident pixel. Another significant patent is related to "Image matting," where an alpha matte is generated from image forming elements. This process includes determining a representative foreground value and normalizing it with respect to a threshold level, ultimately generating a value for the alpha matte.
Career Highlights
Qingxiong Yang has worked with prominent companies such as Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. and Adobe, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to innovative projects in image processing.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Qingxiong has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Kar-Han Tan and Irwin E. Sobel. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.
Conclusion
Qingxiong Yang's contributions to image processing through his patents and collaborations highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His work continues to influence the field and inspire future developments.

