Hong Chen
Hong Chen, San Jose, CA US
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20100312469 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH SPEECH PROCESSING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: receiving a single utterance of a spoken input; generating a search region from the spoken input with a region language model; and generating a location identifier based on a sub-region search grammar and the search region for displaying on a device. | 12-09-2010 |
20110107280 | Selection of Optimum Patterns in a Design Layout Based on Diffraction Signature Analysis - The present invention relates generally to selecting optimum patterns based on diffraction signature analysis, and more particularly to, using the optimum patterns for mask-optimization for lithographic imaging. A respective diffraction map is generated for each of a plurality of target patterns from an initial larger set of target patterns from the design layout. Diffraction signatures are identified from the various diffraction maps. The plurality of target patterns is grouped into various diffraction-signature groups, the target patterns in a specific diffraction-signature group having similar diffraction signature. A subset of target patterns is selected to cover all possible diffraction-signature groups, such that the subset of target patterns represents at least a part of the design layout for the lithographic process. The grouping of the plurality of target patterns may be governed by predefined rules based on similarity of diffraction signature. The predefined rules comprise coverage relationships existing between the various diffraction-signature groups. | 05-05-2011 |
20110238406 | MESSAGING SYSTEM WITH TRANSLATION AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a messaging system includes: receiving a source message; identifying a phrase of the source message; searching a translation hierarchy for the phrase, the translation hierarchy having multiple dictionaries in a priority order; and translating a target message, for displaying on a device, from the source message based on the translation hierarchy. | 09-29-2011 |
20110257881 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH CALENDAR MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: sending a meeting proposal to a participant calendar with the meeting proposal having a meeting location and a meeting start time; determining a prior location from the participant calendar; calculating a participant travel time for traversing between the prior location and the meeting location; and scheduling the meeting proposal on the participant calendar based on the participant travel time not exceeding the meeting start time for displaying on a device. | 10-20-2011 |
20110267484 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHARPENING DIGITAL IMAGES - Disclosed is a method for sharpening a digital image captured by a digital imaging device, the method comprising, for each pixel X | 11-03-2011 |
20120216156 | Method of Pattern Selection for Source and Mask Optimization - The present invention relates to a method of selecting a subset of patterns from a design, to a method of performing source and mask optimization, and to a computer program product for performing the method of selecting a subset of patterns from a design. According to certain aspects, the present invention enables coverage of the full design while lowering the computation cost by intelligently selecting a subset of patterns from a design in which the design or a modification of the design is configured to be imaged onto a substrate via a lithographic process. The method of selecting the subset of patterns from a design includes identifying a set of patterns from the design related to the predefined representation of the design. By selecting the subset of patterns according to the method, the selected subset of patterns constitutes a similar predefined representation of the design as the set of patterns. | 08-23-2012 |
20120254813 | Integration of Lithography Apparatus and Mask Optimization Process with Multiple Patterning Process - The present invention relates to lithographic apparatuses and processes, and more particularly to multiple patterning lithography for printing target patterns beyond the limits of resolution of the lithographic apparatus. A method of splitting a pattern to be imaged onto a substrate via a lithographic process into a plurality of sub-patterns is disclosed, wherein the method comprises a splitting step being configured to be aware of requirements of a co-optimization between at least one of the sub-patterns and an optical setting of the lithography apparatus used for the lithographic process. Device characteristic optimization techniques, including intelligent pattern selection based on diffraction signature analysis, may be integrated into the multiple patterning process flow. | 10-04-2012 |
20140012671 | CONTENT-BASED TARGETED ONLINE ADVERTISEMENT - A method of providing targeted online advertisement includes receiving a request for an ad impression to be provided to a user in a network environment. The request includes a first content and a second content. The method also includes, using a processor, determining a context of the first content and a context of the second content, determining a correlation between the context of the first content and the context of the second content, and identifying a plurality of ads as candidates for consideration. The method further includes, using the processor, ranking the plurality of identified ads, selecting an ad among the plurality of identified ads based at least in part on a result of the ranking, and providing the selected ad as the ad impression to be displayed to the user in response to receiving the request. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012672 | CONTENT-BASED BIDDING IN ONLINE ADVERTISING - A method of providing targeted online advertisement includes receiving a request for an ad impression. The request includes a first content and a second content. The method also includes determining information related to (i) a context of the first content, (ii) a context of the second content, and (iii) a correlation between the context of the first content and the context of the second content, and providing the determined information to a bidding service, thereby enabling one or more advertisers to place one or more bids on the ad impression based on the provided information. Each of the one or more bids includes a bid price. The method further includes receiving the one or more bids for the ad impression, selecting one of the one or more received bids based at least in part on the bid prices, and providing an ad impression associated with the selected bid. | 01-09-2014 |
20140365216 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USER-SPECIFIED PRONUNCIATION OF WORDS FOR SPEECH SYNTHESIS AND RECOGNITION - The method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors. A first speech input including at least one word is received. A first phonetic representation of the at least one word is determined, the first phonetic representation comprising a first set of phonemes selected from a speech recognition phonetic alphabet. The first set of phonemes is mapped to a second set of phonemes to generate a second phonetic representation, where the second set of phonemes is selected from a speech synthesis phonetic alphabet. The second phonetic representation is stored in association with a text string corresponding to the at least one word. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365983 | INTEGRATION OF LITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND MASK OPTIMIZATION PROCESS WITH MULTIPLE PATTERNING PROCESS - The present invention relates to lithographic apparatuses and processes, and more particularly to multiple patterning lithography for printing target patterns beyond the limits of resolution of the lithographic apparatus. A method of splitting a pattern to be imaged onto a substrate via a lithographic process into a plurality of sub-patterns is disclosed, wherein the method comprises a splitting step being configured to be aware of requirements of a co-optimization between at least one of the sub-patterns and an optical setting of the lithography apparatus used for the lithographic process. Device characteristic optimization techniques, including intelligent pattern selection based on diffraction signature analysis, may be integrated into the multiple patterning process flow. | 12-11-2014 |
Hong Chen, Alta Loma, CA US
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20100251632 | Cementitious Articles, Formulations, Methods Of Making And Uses - Described herein is a monolithic cementitious article with one or more pre-formed shaped regions. The shaped regions are generally channels that extend through a portion of the article or span the full article. The article includes one or more openings at least one of its ends. The article has a low apparent density with a high strength as well as high performance characteristics. The article when manufactured is suitable for use as a building product, such as siding, panel, trim, fascia, roofing, crown moulding, decking, and fencing. | 10-07-2010 |
20130183505 | ENGINEERED COMPOSITE BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An engineered composite building material, such as fiber cement, having one or more engineered sub-surface regions designed to provide the building material with improved moisture ingress resistance, paint adhesion, and other mechanical properties is provided. The sub-surface region has a cement-polymer matrix formed by introducing an impregnating agent into the pores of the substrate. The composite building material may be formed by applying impregnating agents to the subsurface regions of the substrate to form chemical and/or mechanical bonds with the matrix of the building material, the reinforcement fibers, and/or the surface coatings applied to the material. The thickness of the sub-surface regions may be controlled by varying the viscosity and porosity of the building material substrate. The cement-polymer building material has enhanced durability, weather resistance, strength, and stiffness. | 07-18-2013 |
Hong Chen, Ningbo CN
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20100075867 | Rotating Microfluidic Array Chips - A microfluidic chip for carrying out live cell assays and showing observable color change is provided. The microfluidic chip has at least one fluid channel and a plurality of holes punched in a first side of the chip in fluid communication with the at least one fluid channel. Gelled medium containing live cells may be applied to the holes without obstructing the at least one fluid channel. A plain disk is applied to a second side of the chip to seal the fluid channels. Liquid to be distributed to the cells in the holes may be flowed through the at least one fluid channel by spinning the chip. The gelled medium may alternatively contain a reagent to be assayed by producing an observable change upon interaction with a second reagent when the chip is spun. | 03-25-2010 |
Hong Chen, Guangdong Province CN
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20100069041 | Method and System for Accelerating Page Accessing in the Wide Band Wireless System - An implementation method and system for accelerating the paging access of a mobile station in broadband wireless system are disclosed, and this system comprises base stations, mobile stations, an anchor access network gateway, an authenticator and a paging controller. The implementation method includes: (a) the anchor access network gateway sends to the base station a Paging Announce message including at least mobile station identifier and the authenticator identifier of the mobile station; (b) the base station keeps the corresponding relationship of the authenticator identifier and the mobile station, and sends a MOS-PAG-ADV message to the mobile station; (c) after the base station receives the RNG-REQ message from the mobile station, it interacts with the authenticator using the authenticator identifier to obtain the authentication key and perform the authentication; and acquire the information of mobile station from the paging controller; (d) before or after the base station requests the anchor access network gateway to establish a data channel, it sends a RNG-RES message to the mobile station; (e) after the anchor access network gateway receives the Data Channel Establishment Acknowledgement message, it informs the paging controller to delete the mobile station information thereon. The present invention can accelerate the process of paging access of the mobile station. | 03-18-2010 |
Hong Chen, Vancouver CA
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20100041562 | MICROFLUIDIC MICROARRAY ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING - Microarray devices fabricated using microfluidic reagent distribution techniques are provided. As described herein, the invention encompasses microfluidic microarray assemblies (MMA) and subassemblies and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment first and second channel plates are provided which may be sealed to a test chip in consecutive steps. Each channel plate includes microfluidic channels configured in a predetermined reagent distribution pattern. For example, the first channel plate may have a radial (linear) reagent distribution pattern and the second channel plate may have a spiral (curved) reagent distribution pattern, or vice versa. In one embodiment the first channel plate is connected to the test chip and at least one first reagent is distributed on the test chip in a first predetermined reagent pattern. The first reagent is then immobilized on the test chip. Next, the first channel plate is removed, the second channel plate is connected to the test chip and at least one second reagent is distributed on the test chip in a second predetermined reagent pattern. The first and second reagent patterns intersect to define a plurality of microarray test positions on the test chip. In one embodiment, the first reagent may comprise a plurality of separate probes each distributed to selected test position(s) of the microarray and the second reagent may comprise a plurality of test samples each distributed to selected test position(s) of the microarray. Positive or negative reactions between the probes (or other first reagent) and test samples (or other second reagent) may then be detected at the microarray test positions. For example, hybridization between selected nucleic acid probes and selected nucleic acid samples may be detected at particular test positions. The invention thus provides an efficient means to fabricate high density multi-probe, multi-sample microarrays. Preferably the test chips and channel plates are circular and centrifugal force is used to achieve fluid flow through the microfluidic channels, such as by rotating the MMA in a disc spinner. | 02-18-2010 |
Hong Chen, Cary, NC US
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20090312992 | Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Executing Stochastic Discrete Event Simulations For Design Of Experiments - Computer-implemented systems and methods for executing stochastic discrete event simulations for a stochastic model through a design of experiments approach. In the design of experiments approach, virtual mappings are generated between model component parameters in a model and the factors/responses contained in the design of experiments. The virtual mappings are used during execution of the model to generate values for the response contained in the design of experiments. | 12-17-2009 |
20090313003 | Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Executing Stochastic Discrete Event Simulations For Design Of Experiments - Computer-implemented systems and methods for executing stochastic discrete event simulations for a stochastic model through a design of experiments approach. Streams of random numbers are associated with stochastic model components that are sources of random variation within the stochastic model. A system is configured to manage the streams while the stochastic model is being executed during a simulation. | 12-17-2009 |
20120035903 | Systems And Methods For Simulating A Resource Constrained Process - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for simulation of a resource constrained process. Controlling entity definition data is received, wherein a controlling entity is configured to control resources using a control hierarchy. Resource definition data is received and populated into a resource data structure, wherein the resource is configured to control other resources using the control hierarchy. The resource constrained process is simulated, wherein simulating the resource constrained process includes propagating the controlling entity through the simulation of the resource constrained process, wherein the resource constrained process contains a plurality of stages, at a stage, associating a first resource with the controlling entity using the control hierarchy when the first resource is not allocated to another entity and the first resource fulfills the one or more resource rules, and generating simulation metrics as the controlling entity propagates through the simulation of the resource constrained process. | 02-09-2012 |
Hong Chen, San Ramon, CA US
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20090270596 | CHROMATOGRAPHY PURIFICATION OF ANTIBODIES - Methods, kits and apparatuses for chromatography purification of antibodies are provided. In some embodiments, antibodies are purified by mixed mode chromatography that does not comprise hydroxyapatite (HT) or fluorapatite (FT). The mixed mode chromatography step is then followed by a HT/FT chromatography step. | 10-29-2009 |
20090299681 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING INFORMATION TO BE USED FOR SELECTING VALUES FOR ONE OR MORE PARAMETERS OF A DETECTION ALGORITHM - Methods and systems for generating information to be used for selecting values for parameter(s) of a detection algorithm are provided. One method includes without user intervention performing a scan of an area of a wafer using an inspection system and default values for parameter(s) of a detection algorithm to detect defects on the wafer. The method also includes selecting a portion of the defects from results of the scan based on a predetermined maximum number of total defects to be used for selecting values for the parameter(s) of the detection algorithm. The method further includes storing information, which includes values for the parameter(s) of the detection algorithm determined for the defects in the portion. The information can be used to select the values for the parameter(s) of the detection algorithm to be used for the inspection recipe without performing an additional scan of the wafer subsequent to the scan. | 12-03-2009 |
20110164130 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY INSPECTING MULTIPLE ARRAY REGIONS HAVING DIFFERENT PITCHES - One embodiment relates to a method of automatically inspecting multiple array regions ( | 07-07-2011 |
20120264915 | CHROMATOGRAPHY PURIFICATION OF ANTIBODIES - Methods, kits and apparatuses for chromatography purification of antibodies are provided. In some embodiments, antibodies are purified by mixed mode chromatography that does not comprise hydroxyapatite (HT) or fluorapatite (FT). The mixed mode chromatography step is then followed by a HT/FT chromatography step. | 10-18-2012 |
20130102761 | SOLID PHASE FOR MIXED-MODE CHROMATOGRAPHIC PURIFICATION OF PROTEINS - Proteins are purified by a mixed-mode chromatography system formed by attaching a ligand with cation exchange and hydrophobic functionalities to a large-pore support matrix, the only linkage between the ligand and the support matrix being a chain having a backbone of no more than three atoms between the hydrophobic group and the support matrix. | 04-25-2013 |
20150258539 | MIXED MODE LIGANDS - Mixed mode ligands, as well their use for purifying proteins, are provided. | 09-17-2015 |
20160061745 | Repeater Detection - Systems and methods for detecting defects on a wafer are provided. One method includes generating test image(s) for at least a portion of an array region in die(s) on a wafer from frame image(s) generated by scanning the wafer with an inspection system. | 03-03-2016 |
20160061749 | Array Mode Repeater Detection - Systems and methods for detecting defects on a wafer are provided. One method includes generating test image(s) for at least a portion of an array region in die(s) on a wafer from frame image(s) generated by scanning the wafer with an inspection system. The method also includes generating a reference image for cell(s) in the array region from frame images generated by the scanning of the wafer. In addition, the method includes determining difference image(s) for at least one cell in the at least the portion of the array region in the die(s) by subtracting the reference image from portion(s) of the test image(s) corresponding to the at least one cell. The method further includes detecting defects on the wafer in the at least one cell based on the difference image(s). | 03-03-2016 |
Hong Chen, Plainsboro, NJ US
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20090077157 | ARCHITECT FOR PROCESS SHARING BETWEEN INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS/APPLICATIONS IN MEDICAL IMAGING - Method and system for process sharing in a medical imaging system are disclosed. A first application system is provided capable of processing data within a second application system. A process sharing system residing outside of the second application system is configured for enabling process sharing of the first application system within the second application system. The first application system comprises a front-end unit that is made operable within the second application system by a process launcher upon occurrence of an event to facilitate processing of data accessible from the second application system through communication with the process sharing system via a pre-defined interface. The process launcher is generated by the process sharing system and deployed on the second application system. | 03-19-2009 |
20090142740 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE PERCUTANEOUS PRE-OPERATION SURGICAL PLANNING - The success of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation mainly depends on the accuracy of the needle insertion, making it possible to destroy the whole tumor, while avoiding damages on other organs and minimizing risks of a local recurrence. This invention presents a simulated 3D environment for user to interactively place a treatment probe to a target position. | 06-04-2009 |
20090257630 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE LIVER LOBE SEGMENTATION - Methods and systems for separating a 3D liver object are disclosed. A 3D liver object and selected associated vascular and other anatomic structures are displayed in a 3D space which is rendered on a 2D display screen. One or more 3D separating surfaces are placed in the 3D space based on anatomic structural landmarks that are segmented automatically or interactively, where each of the 3D separating surfaces intersects with the 3D liver object at a corresponding 3D pose. The 3D liver object into at least two sub-segments based on the 3D separating surfaces, which can be individually and independently adjusted directly in the 3D space, in real-time, and interactively by a user based on 3D and/or 2D information related to the 3D liver object, and the selected associated vascular and other anatomic structures. | 10-15-2009 |
Hong Chen, Beijing CN
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20090236586 | EPITAXIAL MATERIAL USED FOR GAN BASED LED WITH LOW POLARIZATION EFFECT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A method of manufacturing epitaxial material used for GaN based LED with low polarization effect, which includes steps of growing n-type InGaAlN layer composed of GaN buffer layer ( | 09-24-2009 |
20110271184 | CLIENT APPLICATION AND WEB PAGE INTEGRATION - Application integration may be provided. A first application may be executed on a client computer. The first application may connect to a second application, such as a browser-based application. The first application may identify at least one functionality associated with the second application and display a user interface element associated with the at least one functionality within the first application. | 11-03-2011 |
20130191538 | MANAGING CROSS-PREMISES RESOURCES THROUGH INTEGRATED VIEW - A communication application manages cross-premises resources through an integrated view. The application creates a single view to manage local and remote resources by modeling the single view. The application manages the local and remote resources from the single view. The application transmits and receives input/output from the local and remote resources. Output is displayed in the single view. The application also secures cross-premises messaging and signaling across the local and remote resources. The application secures messaging and signaling by implementing security requirements of the resources. In addition, the application provides a single sign on (SSO) authentication across the local and remote resources. | 07-25-2013 |
20150289890 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING ATTITUDE OF ACETABULUM AND FEMORAL HEAD IN REAL TIME DURING HIP JOINT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - A method and system for acquiring the attitudes of an acetabulum and a femoral head in real time during an artificial hip joint replacement procedure; during hip joint replacement, a pressure sensor and/or a touch sensor are disposed at each pressure point concerned for a femoral head prosthesis test mould, forming a sensor array ( | 10-15-2015 |
20150329193 | BENDING-SUSTAINING JOINT AND AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to a bending-sustaining joint and an aircraft including the same. The bending-sustaining joint includes a body for attaching to a support structure, the body having a first end with a first bore including an internal thread portion and a non-threaded portion; a sleeve including a fitting portion which can be fit into the non-threaded portion of the first bore, a bearing portion for bearing a born member and a through hole; and a bolt member including a thread section and a bolt head which can abut an end face of the sleeve, the thread section of the bolt member being capable of passing through the through hole of the sleeve and being screwed into the internal thread portion of the first bore so as to secure the sleeve to the body. | 11-19-2015 |
20160028591 | MANAGING CROSS-PREMISES RESOURCES THROUGH INTEGRATED VIEW - A communication application manages cross-premises resources through an integrated view. The application creates a single view to manage local and remote resources by modeling the single view. The application manages the local and remote resources from the single view. The application transmits and receives input/output from the local and remote resources. Output is displayed in the single view. The application also secures cross-premises messaging and signaling across the local and remote resources. The application secures messaging and signaling by implementing security requirements of the resources. In addition, the application provides a single sign on (SSO) authentication across the local and remote resources. | 01-28-2016 |
Hong Chen, Bexley North AU
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20090218720 | Method and Apparatus for Extruding Cementitious Articles - A method and apparatus ( | 09-03-2009 |
Hong Chen, Shanghai CN
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20090186399 | STREPTOMYCES STRAIN AND THE METHOD OF CONVERTING FERULIC ACID TO VANILLIN BY USING THE SAME - A method of vanillin production from ferulic acid with a high concentration by biotransformation using a | 07-23-2009 |
20120262922 | STREET LAMP WITH HIGH-POWER SINGLE POLYCRYSTALLINE LED CHIP MODULE - A street lamp with high-power single polycrystalline Light-Emitting Diode (LED) chip module comprises a shell composed of a back shell and a front shell provided with a first window, an optical field cover mounted on the first window of the shell, a high-power single polycrystalline LED chip module, a light scattering lens mounted in the opening at the bottom of the optical field cover, wherein the light scattering lens is a solid lens using a flat bottom surface as a light incident surface, and the bottom surface is close jointed to the silica gel of the high-power single polycrystalline LED chip module without interspaces, so as to form a bat wing shaped rectangle light distribution curve of an optical field using a primary light source, and a radiating device mounted on the arched portion of the back shell and including an arc radiator and super heat-conductive pipes. The high-power single polycrystalline LED chip module, which is used as the light source, cooperates with the optical field cover and the single light scattering lens to form a bat wing shaped rectangle light distribution curve of an optical field using a primary light source, increase the brightness uniformity, and obtain a better illumination effect. | 10-18-2012 |
20130314885 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a printed circuit board assembly ( | 11-28-2013 |
20150331034 | PROBLEM DETECTION IN CABLE SYSTEM | 11-19-2015 |
Hong Chen, West Lafayette, IN US
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20090041253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRIVACY PRESERVING QUERY VERIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method for proving the correctness of a query result produced by a data publisher while preserving the privacy of the query result. The method comprises delivering a public key of a public key/private key pair from a data owner to a client and delivering data and cryptographic metadata to at least one data publisher, wherein the metadata is associated both with the data and the public key of the public key/private key pair. The method further comprises receiving a query from the client, returning a query result and a verification object from the data publisher to the client in response to the query, and verifying the correctness of the query result, wherein the correctness of the query result is verified utilizing the verification object and the public key. | 02-12-2009 |
Hong Chen US
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20090044199 | INFORMATION ENCODING FOR ENABLING AN APPLICATION WITHIN A DIFFERENT SYSTEM/APPLICATION IN MEDICAL IMAGING - Methods and system for data/process sharing between different systems. A trigger response unit is deployed on a first system where a first application resides. The trigger response unit is to detect when a representation corresponding to trigger data from a second application is present in the first application. When such a presence is detected, the detected representation corresponding to the trigger data is decoded to obtain a trigger, wherein the representation encodes the trigger corresponding to the second application and information associated with data. Based on the trigger, the first system launches the second application within the first application on the first system by utilizing the trigger data that include a trigger pattern present in a trigger image. | 02-12-2009 |
20150289890 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING ATTITUDE OF ACETABULUM AND FEMORAL HEAD IN REAL TIME DURING HIP JOINT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - A method and system for acquiring the attitudes of an acetabulum and a femoral head in real time during an artificial hip joint replacement procedure; during hip joint replacement, a pressure sensor and/or a touch sensor are disposed at each pressure point concerned for a femoral head prosthesis test mould, forming a sensor array ( | 10-15-2015 |
Hong Chen, San Francisco, CA US
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20090003512 | Dose-guided radiation therapy using cone beam CT - A system includes acquisition of a three-dimensional cone beam image, and determination of a dose to be delivered based on the three-dimensional image and on parameters of a treatment beam to deliver the dose. Some systems may include modification of a three-dimensional cone beam image to correct for scatter radiation, and determination of a dose based on the modified three-dimensional cone beam image. | 01-01-2009 |
Hong Chen, Guangdong CN
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20080293643 | Crystalline Form I of 3,4'5-Trihydroxy-Stilbene-3-B-D Glucoside - The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of a Compound 3,4′,5-trihydroxy-stilbene-3-β-D-glucoside (polydatin) and a method of preparation and use thereof, and to a pharmaceutical composition containing crystalline form I of 3,4′,5-trihydroxy-stilbene-3-β-D-glucoside. Crystalline form I of 3,4′,5-trihydroxy-stilbene-3-β-D-glucoside of the present invention has a stable crystalline morphology, a definite melting point and a good chemical stability. Such a novel form of 3,4′,5-trihydroxy-stilbene-3-β-D-glucoside possesses the properties required for the preparation of solid formulations and is easily tabletable and readily formable when formulated, which allows for substantial decrease in raw materials costs, more facile operations in production and easier control over quality in industrial drug production, and moreover, better convenience in storage. | 11-27-2008 |
Hong Chen, Boulder, CO US
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20080266705 | Servo error detection and compensation utilizing virtual data tracking servo methods - A method for detecting errors in a servo system of a magnetic storage drive includes writing a plurality of data tracks at a pitch, detecting a position of an edge of at least two of the data tracks under control of a servo system (e.g., an optical or magnetic servo system), and determining an error in the servo system based on the detected positions and known pitch of the data tracks. Differences in the track edge positions of the tracks from the positions at which they were written may indicate errors in the optical servo system (e.g., non-linearity errors, as well as other errors such as electrical, temperature, or the like). Determined errors may be stored with a look-up table of positional errors or used to normalize a position algorithm associated with the servo system. | 10-30-2008 |
Hong Chen, Nanshan Shenzhen CN
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20080261902 | Pharmaceutical composition containing polydatin and its application - A composition includes polydatin and solvent for dissolving the polydatin, wherein the solvent comprises alcohol in a range between 40 and 95% by volume, propanediol in a range between 0 and 60% by volume, and water in remaining volume. The concentration of the polydatin must be at least 6 mg/ml. The composition has good stability in cold preservation. The composition is in a pharmaceutically acceptable administrative form selected from the group consisting of an intravenous injection, and intramuscular injection, an oral administration, a spray solution, and an aerosol form. | 10-23-2008 |
Hong Chen, Hubel CN
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20080255305 | Biological Molecule-Reactive Hydrophilic Silicone Surface - A silicone polymer having a modified surface is described, wherein said modification consists of a covalently attached water soluble polymer bearing an activating group, wherein said activating group reacts with reactive functionalities on one or more biological molecules so that said one or more biological molecules become covalently attached to said silicone polymer. The modified silicones are reacted with biological molecules to make them more biocompatible for use in biodiagnostic, biosensor or bioaffinity applications, or for coatings for in vivo transplantation or for liners exposed to biological broths. | 10-16-2008 |
Hong Chen, Duluth, GA US
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20080199931 | POLYNUCLEOTIDE ENCODING AN INTRACELLULAR ESTRADIOL BINDING PROTEIN - Described herein is a novel intracellular estradiol binding protein (“IEBP”), as well as a polynucleotide encoding this protein and various cells and cell lines producing and/or overexpressing it. IEBP is believed to play a role in the modulation of estrogen signaling and in the physiological resistance to the same. Abnormally elevated or decreased levels of IEBP may thus be a component of the etiology of diseases generally correlated with estrogen signaling, such as, by way of example, breast cancer and osteoporosis. Various embodiments of the present invention are believed to provide important tools for developing treatments for these conditions, such as, for example, by providing means for screening therapeutic compounds and identifying a genetic target for therapy. | 08-21-2008 |
Hong Chen, Yongin-City KR
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20110187629 | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY APPARATUS - A flat panel display apparatus includes a substrate; a display unit which is formed on the substrate and displays an image; a metal sheet which faces towards the substrate; a sealant which fills the entire free space between the substrate and the metal sheet and seals the space between the substrate and the metal sheet; and a polymer layer which is disposed on a surface of the metal sheet and has a lower thermal expansion coefficient than the metal sheet. An organic light-emitting display (OLED) apparatus including a sealant which fills an entire space between a substrate and a metal sheet is also disclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
20110273077 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is an organic light emitting device, which is flexible and is capable of effectively preventing permeation of oxygen or moisture. The organic light emitting device includes a substrate; a metal sheet that faces the substrate; an organic light emitting unit that is interposed between the substrate and the metal sheet; an adhesive unit that is interposed between the substrate and the metal sheet to adhere the substrate and the metal sheet to each other and that is located around at least the organic light emitting unit; and an adhesive layer that is formed at a location on the metal sheet where the metal sheet contacts the adhesive unit and that is formed of a metal oxide or a metal nitride. | 11-10-2011 |
Hong Chen, Irvine, CA US
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20120002713 | MULTI-PROTOCOL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER WITH SHARED ANALOG FRONT-END - According to an example embodiment, a communications receiver may include a variable gain amplifier (VGA) configured to amplify received signals, a VGA controller configured to control the VGA, a plurality of analog to digital converter (ADC) circuits coupled to an output of the VGA, wherein the plurality of ADC circuits are operational when the communications receiver is configured to process signals of a first communications protocol, and wherein only a subset of the ADC circuits are operational when the communications receiver is configured to process signals of a second communications protocol. | 01-05-2012 |
20130243072 | MULTI-PROTOCOL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER WITH SHARED ANALOG FRONT-END - According to an example embodiment, a communications receiver may include a variable gain amplifier (VGA) configured to amplify received signals, a VGA controller configured to control the VGA, a plurality of analog to digital converter (ADC) circuits coupled to an output of the VGA, wherein the plurality of ADC circuits are operational when the communications receiver is configured to process signals of a first communications protocol, and wherein only a subset of the ADC circuits are operational when the communications receiver is configured to process signals of a second communications protocol. | 09-19-2013 |
Hong Chen, Shenzhen City CN
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20120081507 | VIDEO MEDIA SERVER FOR REALIZING VIDEO INTERCOMMUNICATION GATEWAY FUNCTION AND VIDEO INTERCOMMUNICATION METHOD - A certain embodiment of the invention provides a video media server ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120217755 | Wind Generator with Water Float Sail - A wind generator with a water float sail includes a pond or a circular water tank containing liquid, a water float running system which can rotate in the pond or the circular water tank under the drive of wind and which includes a water float running platform floating on the liquid and several sails placed on the water float running platform, a location system which can locate the water float running system on the liquid surface, and make it rotate within a predetermined range, a brake system which can stop the rotation of the water float running system, and a generator system which can transform the energy produced by the water float running system into electric power output. The wind generator can make the water float running system floating on the liquid surface rotate, and it can generate electricity with low cost and high power. | 08-30-2012 |
Hong Chen, Edmond, OK US
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20120197059 | UBIQUITIN INTERACTING MOTIF PEPTIDES AS CANCER THERAPEUTICS - The present invention involves the use peptides comprising ubiquitin interacting motifs (UIMs) alone or in combination with other agents to treat diseases involving neovascularization, such as cancer. | 08-02-2012 |
Hong Chen, Burnaby CA
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20120254206 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ASSIGNING PATIENT STUDIES FOR PEER REVIEW - An apparatus is provided that includes a processor and a memory storing executable instructions that in response to execution by the processor cause the apparatus to perform a number of functions, including identification of a target number that indicates a number of reported image studies for peer review. The apparatus is caused to identify users having user characteristics that match properties of the reported image studies. The user characteristics include a specialty (modality specialty and body-region specialty) that matches the reported image studies, or an associated medical facility that matches an associated medical facility of the reported image studies. The apparatus is caused to assign the target number of reported image studies to the identified users. The apparatus may be further caused to identify users that have previously performed a user-initiated peer review of a reported image study, and reduce their assigned image studies accordingly. | 10-04-2012 |
Hong Chen, Xiamen CN
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20120289429 | BIOCHIP COMPRISING MULTIPLE MICROCHANNELS - A biochip includes a plurality of microchannels; and a plurality of probes disposed in an inner wall of each of the plurality of microchannels forming a one-dimensional array. The one-dimensional array of probes are configured to react with a sample in the microchannel. The plurality of microchannels are arranged such that the plurality of probes of the plurality of microchannels form a two-dimensional or three-dimensional array. | 11-15-2012 |
Hong Chen, Changsha CN
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20130137170 | Multi-Tube Biofilter System for Treating Waste Gas - Disclosed is a multi-tube biofilter system for treating waste gas. The multi-tube biofilter system includes a multi-tube biofilter and a nutrient solution supply system. The multi-tube biofilter includes an outer casing, at least two reticulated tubes disposed in the outer casing, a packing medium portion, and a nutrient solution spraying system. The outer casing is opened to define a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and a water outlet therein. The packing medium portion is attached to an outer surface of each of the reticulated tubes, wherein a liquid entering end of the nutrient solution spraying system is in communication with the nutrient solution supply system via a pipeline, and solution spraying ends of the nutrient solution spraying system face the reticulated tubes. | 05-30-2013 |
Hong Chen, Boise, ID US
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20140064596 | DESCRIPTOR GUIDED FAST MARCHING METHOD FOR ANALYZING IMAGES AND SYSTEMS USING THE SAME - Methods and systems for descriptor guided fast marching method based image analysis and associated systems are disclosed. A representative image processing method includes processing an image of a microelectronic device using a fast marching algorithm to obtain arrival time information for the image. The arrival time information is analyzed using a targeted feature descriptor to identify targeted features. The detection of defects is facilitated by segmenting the image. The segmented image can be analyzed to identify targeted features which are then labeled for inspection. | 03-06-2014 |
20140181763 | Methods Of Forming A Mask And Methods Of Correcting Intra-Field Variation Across A Mask Design Used In Photolithographic Processing - A method of forming a mask includes creating a difference map between a desired intra-field pattern that is to be formed on substrates and an intra-field signature pattern. The intra-field signature pattern represents a pattern formed on an example substrate by an exposure field using an example E-beam-written mask. Modifications are determined to formation of mask features to be made using an E-beam mask writer if forming a modified E-beam-written mask having mask features modified from that of the example E-beam-written mask that will improve substrate feature variation identified in the difference map. The E-beam mask writer is programmed using the determined modifications to improve the substrate feature variation identified in the difference map. It is used to form the modified E-beam-written mask having the modified mask features. One or more substrates are photolithographically processed using the modified E-beam-written mask. | 06-26-2014 |
Hong Chen, South Kingstown, RI US
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20130078711 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A microfluidic valve system is disclosed that includes a matrix, a hydrophilic acceptor region a hydrophilic transfer region, and a hydrophobic gap between the acceptor region and the transfer region. | 03-28-2013 |
20140295533 | Enhanced Microfluidic Valves for Media Diagnostics - The invention provides a micro-fluidic device that includes a pre-loaded sample that begins to flow only when a sample is provided in the device. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a micro-fluidic device including at least two paper flow path layers providing fluid flow in substantially parallel planar directions, and at least one valve positioned between the at least two paper flow paths, wherein the at least one valve for providing flow in a direction that is orthogonal to the substantially planar directions. | 10-02-2014 |
20150118741 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A microfluidic valve system is disclosed that includes a matrix, a hydrophilic acceptor region a hydrophilic transfer region, and a hydrophobic gap between the acceptor region and the transfer region. | 04-30-2015 |
Hong Chen, Jiading CN
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20130005529 | HYBRID ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT, HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A series/parallel hybrid electric drive unit for vehicle comprises an engine ( | 01-03-2013 |
Hong Chen, Wuhan CN
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20140240145 | Method for detecting time synchronization ability of real-time measuring device based on time variable - A method for detecting a time synchronization ability of the real-time measuring device based on a time variable is provided. On a premise that the real-time measuring device correctly receives time service signals, the method aims at detecting time synchronization signal application ability of the real-time measuring device, and involves a purely resistive loop comprising a value transferring device and a time controllable switch. The method, via a time synchronization performance thereof, relatively completely reflects the time synchronization signal application ability of the device within a value transfer requirement. The method is a development upon power station time synchronization time service signals and transmission accuracy detection and an improvement of power station time synchronization detection procedures. The method facilitates improving real-time analysis and monitoring abilities of a power station and a power grid to a primary device and a primary system. | 08-28-2014 |
Hong Chen, Changchun CN
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20140311284 | HYBRID POWER DRIVING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - This invention proposes a hybrid power driving device including an electric motor, an Internal Combustion engine, an automated mechanical transmission, a clutch, a main reducer and a differential, where the automated mechanical transmission includes first to sixth gear wheels forming meshing pairs, 2 synchronizers, an input transmission shaft connected with the engine, an input transmission shaft connected with the motor, and an output transmission shaft. This device provides for the motor with two gears, and provides for the engine with four gears, which can meet the practical demands of the engine and the motor. Compared with the existing parallel hybrid power coupling mechanism, the inventive device has a simple structure, a low cost, good shifting comfortability, and a high operation efficiency. | 10-23-2014 |
Hong Chen, Alpharetta, GA US
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20150129487 | High performance polysulfones made from cycloaliphatic diols - A poly(arylethersulfone) polymer comprising recurring units derived from at least one aromatic dihalocompound comprising at least one —S(═O) | 05-14-2015 |
20150315341 | Mobile electronic devices made of low-chlorine aromatic polysulfones - The present invention relates a mobile electronic device comprising at least one part made of a polymer composition comprising for more than 80% by weight (% wt.) relative to the total weight of the composition (C) of an aromatic polysulfone polymer comprising a residual chlorine content in an amount of less than 25 μeq/g polymer. | 11-05-2015 |
20150352502 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SULFONE POLYMER MEMBRANE - The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a sulfone polymer membrane comprising the steps of: (i) preparing a sulfone polymer solution [solution (SP)] comprising: —at least one sulfone polymer [polymer (P)]; a solvent mixture [mixture (M)] comprising: at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of diesters of formula (I | 12-10-2015 |
Hong Chen, Madison, WI US
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20150285822 | THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - Methods and compositions relating to motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells of subjects having a neurodegenerative disease, where the motor neurons exhibit phenotypes characteristic of the neurodegenerative disease, are provided herein. In particular, the present invention provides methods for screening putative therapeutic agents and methods for diagnosing living subjects as having a neurodegenerative disease. In addition, the present invention provides therapeutic gene transfer methods for treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease in a subject in need thereof. | 10-08-2015 |
Hong Chen, Columbus, OH US
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20150313573 | OPHTHALMIC ELASTOGRAPHY - This invention describes an ultrasound technique that maps out the mechanical properties of the cornea and the sclera to the intrinsic mechanical loadings in the eye. It helps identify the abnormally weaker or stiffer regions in the eye, to add functional information for early and definitive diagnosis of corneal diseases, surgical planning, prevention of surgical complications, as well as better interpretation of tonometric readings. This technique will allow a spatial mapping of the mechanical strains developed in the cornea or the sclera during ocular pulse or other intraocular pressure fluctuations. The envisioned use of this technique resembles the current clinical ophthalmic ultrasound in terms of the patient experience, but provides functional information about the eye tissue that is not available from current clinical ultrasound. | 11-05-2015 |
Hong Chen, Kunshan CN
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20150357589 | Flexible Substrate - A flexible substrate includes a polymer substrate and a plurality of water and oxygen barrier layers provided on the polymer substrate. A planarization layer is provided between the adjacent water and oxygen barrier layers. The planarization layer includes a plurality of planarization units separated in a first direction and a second direction. A projection of the planarization unit in the planarization layer projected on the polymer substrate covers a gap between projections of adjacent planarization units in an adjacent planarization layer projected on the polymer substrate, and projection regions partially overlap. The adjacent planarization layers can cover the gap between the planarization units to prevent the water and oxygen horizontal from penetrating to ensure that the flexible substrate can be cut into any size within the range lager than the size of the planarization unit. | 12-10-2015 |
Hong Chen, Bellevue, WA US
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20160078660 | SIMULATING VARIANCES IN HUMAN WRITING WITH DIGITAL TYPOGRAPHY - Methods and systems for rendering text to simulate human penmanship are described. A text rendering engine converts a text string into an image that can be displayed using one or more seed numbers to influence the rendering and appearance of the text. The text rendering engine may render variations of each character of the text string using the seed numbers to select from a set of single-character or multi-character glyphs, or to modify a size, weight, slope, or Bezier curve point of the character. | 03-17-2016 |
Hong Chen, Richmond CA
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20160105977 | Unit for attaching and distribution of multimedia peripherals - The unit comprises an assembly for clasping-escaping and a receptacle-terminal assembly. The assembly for clasping-escaping includes an L-shape subassembly having a vertical wall provided with backwards projecting, vertically spaced and inverted at 90″ T-beams for connecting the L-shape subassembly to a parallelepipedic open box subassembly of a receptacle-terminal assembly. A bottom plate, located at the lowest part of the vertical wall extends outwardly. A passage above the bottom plate has a base terminating in a pair of serrations. The clasping-escaping includes a flat bar that after folding itself extends into a diverging strip provided with a multitude of serrations for meshing with the pair of serrations when a component is clasped. The parallelepipedic open box subassembly incorporates a plurality of T profile protrusions for connecting with the backwards projecting, vertically spaced and inverted at 90″ T-beams. | 04-14-2016 |