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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160005183 | KERNEL SPARSE MODELS FOR AUTOMATED TUMOR SEGMENTATION - A robust method to automatically segment and identify tumor regions in medical images is extremely valuable for clinical diagnosis and disease modeling. In various embodiments, an efficient algorithm uses sparse models in feature spaces to identify pixels belonging to tumorous regions. By fusing both intensity and spatial location information of the pixels, this technique can automatically localize tumor regions without user intervention. Using a few expert-segmented training images, a sparse coding-based classifier is learned. For a new test image, the sparse code obtained from every pixel is tested with the classifier to determine if it belongs to a tumor region. Particular embodiments also provide a highly accurate, low-complexity procedure for cases when the user can provide an initial estimate of the tumor in a test image. | 01-07-2016 |
20140165017 | PHYSICS-BASED RELIABILITY MODEL FOR LARGE-SCALE CMOS CIRCUIT DESIGN - This disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for simulating physical active semiconductor components using in silico active semiconductor components. To simulate charge degradation effect(s) in a circuit simulation, a simulated defect signal level is produced. More specifically, the simulated defect signal level simulates at least one charge degradation effect in the in silico active semiconductor component as a function of simulation time and a simulated input signal level of a simulated input signal. As such, the charge degradation effect(s) are simulated externally with respect to the in silico active semiconductor component. In this manner, the in silico active semiconductor component does not need to be reprogrammed in order to simulate charge degradation effects. | 06-12-2014 |
20130345990 | TOOL FOR OPTIMIZING CHLORINATED-SOLVENT BIOREMEDIATION THROUGH INTEGRATION OF CHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR DATA WITH ELECTRON AND ALKALINITY BALANCES - A prediction and assessment tool for bioremediation performance based on a comprehensive understanding of the link between chemical flow and microbial community interactions includes linking molecular microbial ecology data with electron and alkalinity balances to make it possible to understand dechlorinating microbial communities and their metabolic processes. The interactions of biological processes and site mineralogy result in changes to alkalinity and pH that can lead to incomplete reductive dechlorination resulting from suboptimal pH. Understanding these interactions allows for strategies to predict expected bioremediation outcomes and/or to mitigate incomplete reductive dechlorination. | 12-26-2013 |
20130271159 | SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SENSORS - Systems for providing electro-mechanical sensors are provided. In some embodiments, a system for providing an electro-mechanical sensor comprising: a flexible material forming at least a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel includes a first plate region and the second channel forms a second plate region that is substantially aligned with the first plate region; and an electrically conductive fluid that fills the first channel and the second channel. | 10-17-2013 |
20130184201 | Cyclodepsipeptides with Antineoplastic Activity and Methods of Using to Inhibit Cancer and Microbial Growth - The present invention is directed to cyclodepsipeptide compounds having antineoplastic and/or antimicrobial activity, preferably Kitastatin 1. The present invention is further directed to methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth and/or microbial growth in a host inflicted therewith by administering cyclodepsipeptide compounds to the inflicted host. | 07-18-2013 |
20130183243 | Methods and Device for Tuning Multiplexed Markers for Disease Assay - The present invention relates to a diagnostic device and methods of using the same for diagnostic assays for monitoring the presence of biological samples wherein the device allows for the determination of at least two assay components on one sensor. More specifically, the invention relates to a multi-marker electrochemical impedance spectroscopy sensor comprising a plurality of molecular recognition elements wherein the sensor comprises multiple different molecular recognition element types that are tuned in a manner that alters the frequency of the molecular recognition element type such that it is at a detectably different frequency to the frequency of other molecular recognition element types on the same sensor. | 07-18-2013 |
20130075739 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON BOTH SIDES OF A CARRIER SUBSTRATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES THEREOF - Some embodiments include a method of manufacturing electronic devices on both sides of a carrier substrate and electronic devices thereof. Other embodiments of related methods and structures are also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20120211660 | SENSOR DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of sensor systems and related methods of operating and manufacturing the same are described herein. The sensor systems can be used to detect atomic or subatomic particles or radiation. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-23-2012 |
20120206207 | AMPLIFIERS WITH DEPLETION AND ENHANCEMENT MODE THIN FILM TRANSISTORS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of amplifiers with depletion and enhancement mode thin film transistors are disclosed herein. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-16-2012 |
20120175714 | Embedded Microelectromechanical Systems Sensor and Related Devices and Methods - Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 07-12-2012 |
20120159784 | Method and Apparatus for Making Electrical Connections - A device for making electrical connections is provided, along with a method of use. Other embodiments are also described herein. | 06-28-2012 |
20120156670 | IN VITRO UROGENITAL CO-CULTURE MODELS - The invention is directed to co-culture systems comprising (i) rotating wall vessel (RWV)-cultured epithelial or differentiated tissue attached to microcarrier beads and (ii) the peripheral tissue equivalent (PTE) module of the MIMIC® system, and to methods of using the co-culture systems for assessing chemical or biological (bacterial or viral) insults. The system models mucosal exposure to chemicals, pathogens or antigen at various sites in the human body. The microcarrier and MIMIC® co-culture approach provides an in vitro co-culture model that simultaneously demonstrates mucosa-mediated antigen presentation and immunogenic responses. Models of the present invention can be used, for example, in assessments of disease pathogenesis and in pharmaceutical development, reproductive physiology, and immunological and toxicological evaluations. Models of the present invention can generate patient-specific localized mucosal immunology using primary cells, resembling the human physiological situation. | 06-21-2012 |
20120127687 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS AND ELECTRONIC TEXTILES - Embodiments of wearable flexible devices and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 05-24-2012 |
20120097961 | METHOD OF ANODIZING ALUMINUM USING A HARD MASK AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE THEREOF - Methods of anodizing aluminum using a hard mask and related embodiments of semiconductor devices are disclosed herein. Other methods and related embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 04-26-2012 |
20120067134 | DISPLAY BENDER AND METHOD OF TESTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - Some embodiments include an apparatus for testing flexible displays. The apparatus can include: (a) a first clamp configured to receive a first end of the flexible display; (b) a second clamp configured to receive a second end of the flexible display, wherein the second end of the flexible display is opposite the first end of the flexible display; and (c) a test column. Other embodiments and methods are disclosed herein. | 03-22-2012 |
20120061672 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE THEREOF - Some embodiments include a method of providing a semiconductor device. The method can include: (a) providing a flexible substrate; (b) depositing at least one layer of material over the flexible substrate, wherein the deposition of the at least one layer of material over the flexible substrate occurs at a temperature of at least 180° C.; and (c) providing a diffusion barrier between a metal layer and an a-Si layer. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 03-15-2012 |
20090047677 | METHODS FOR GENERATING A DISTRIBUTION OF OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS TO NONDETERMINISTIC POLYNOMIAL OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS - The present invention overcomes problems in prior art DNA-based computing methods for solving non-deterministic polynomial optimization problems, by providing methods that derive the most probable answers in a statistically significant manner that makes the methods scalable with increases in the number of data inputs, and thus makes the methods practical. | 02-19-2009 |
20080293640 | Polypeptide inhibitors of HSP27 kinase and uses therefor - The present invention provides polypeptide inhibitors of HSP27 kinase, compositions thereof, and methods for using such polypeptides and compositions for various therapeutic uses. | 11-27-2008 |