Xu, Singapore
Baoxi Xu, Singapore SG
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20090291325 | Phosphazene Compound, Lubricant and Magentic Recording Medium Having Such Compound, Method of Preparation, and Method of Lubrication - A compound of the formula: (I) is provided, where R is selected from CF | 11-26-2009 |
Bing-Bing Xu, Singapore SG
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20140036414 | CAPACITOR - A capacitor includes a positive foil, an electrolyte layer, a negative foil, a plurality of positive guide needles and a plurality of negative guide needles. The electrolyte layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first surface overlaps the positive foil, and the second surface overlaps the negative foil. The positive guide needles are disposed at the positive foil. The negative guide needles are disposed at the negative foil. The positive foil, the electrolyte layer and the negative foil are wound to make the capacitor be a cylinder, and the positive guide needles and the negative guide needles protrude from the cylinder, respectively. | 02-06-2014 |
20140036443 | GRAPHIC CARD WITH MULTIPLE FANS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A graphic card with multiple fans and a controlling method thereof are provided. In the controlling method, the temperature of a first component and a second component of the graphic card is detected. A rotating speed of a first fan of the graphic card is adjusted according to the temperature of the first component. The rotating speed of the second fan of the graphic card is adjusted according to the temperature of the second component or the temperature of the first component and the second component. | 02-06-2014 |
Bing Tao Xu, Singapore SG
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20150039804 | PCI Express Data Transmission - PCIe devices and corresponding methods are provided wherein a length of data to be transferred is aligned to a multiple of a double word length. | 02-05-2015 |
Chang Hua Xu, Singapore SG
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20130317096 | SYNERGISTIC INTERACTION OF AT LEAST ONE VITAMIN E COMPONENT AND TYROSINASE INHIBITORS FOR DERMATOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention is directed to a method of treating a dermatological condition or preventing a dermatological condition from occurring or for altering the pigmentation of the skin by administering to a patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising at least one Vitamin E component and at least one additional component different from the Vitamin E component that has anti-tyrosinase activity and/or anti-melanogenesis activity. The present invention is further directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one Vitamin E component and at least one additional component different from the Vitamin E component that has anti-tyrosinase activity and/or anti-melanogenesis activity. | 11-28-2013 |
Changlong Xu, Singapore SG
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20090086839 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DECODING AND ENCODING DATA - A method for decoding an input data sequence is provided. The method comprises generating a plurality of test sequences, determining an order for the plurality of test sequences, such that each test sequence differs from its adjacent test sequences by a respective predefined number of bits, and carrying out a maximum likelihood process with the ordered test sequences and the input data sequence thereby generating a maximum likelihood sequence. | 04-02-2009 |
20110194641 | Method for Encoding a Bit Sequence and Encoding Circuit - A method for encoding a bit sequence is described comprising selecting a first coding block bit number and a first coding scheme; sub-dividing the bit sequence into at least one first bit block and a second bit block, wherein each of the at least one first bit block comprises the first coding block bit number of bits and the second bit block comprises less bits than the first coding block bit number; selecting a second coding scheme for the second bit block different from the first coding scheme; and encoding the at least one first bit block using the first coding scheme and encoding the second bit block using the second coding scheme. | 08-11-2011 |
Changsheng Xu, Singapore SG
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20080209484 | Automatic Creation of Thumbnails for Music Videos - There is provided a method for automatically creating a music video thumbnail ( | 08-28-2008 |
20100005485 | ANNOTATION OF VIDEO FOOTAGE AND PERSONALISED VIDEO GENERATION - A method of annotating footage that includes a structured text broadcast stream, a video stream and an audio stream, the method includes the steps of: extracting directly or indirectly one or more keywords and/or features from at least said structured text broadcast streams, temporally annotating said footage with said keywords and/or features analysing temporally adjacent annotated keywords and/or features to determine information about one or more events within said footage. Also provided are: a data store for storing video footage, a method of generation of a personalised video summary, a system for annotating footage and a system for generation of a personalised video summary. | 01-07-2010 |
Dawei Xu, Singapore SG
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20150053352 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING A STACKED ARRANGEMENT - In various embodiments, an apparatus for separating a stacked arrangement including a first layer, a second layer and a release layer between the first layer and the second layer may be provided. The apparatus may include an attachment surface configured to suspend the stacked arrangement by attaching to the first layer. The apparatus may further include an actuating mechanism configured to form a curvature of the first layer by bending the attachment surface. The apparatus may also include a holder to hold an etchant for etching the release layer to separate the first layer from the second layer. | 02-26-2015 |
Deming Xu, Singapore SG
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20150319323 | INTERLOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR A SCANNING UNIT - The disclosure relates to a scantling unit ( | 11-05-2015 |
De-Ming Xu, Singapore SG
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20150195419 | PRINTER WITH LINK MECHANISM - The disclosure relates to a multi-functional printer. The multi-functional printer comprises an automatic document feeder member located in a scanner device and being movable between a unlifted position and a lifted-up position; a pen door located in a printer device and being movable between an open position and a closed position; and a link mechanism positioned between the automatic document feeder member and the pen door, such that when the automatic document feeder member is moved between, the unlifted position and the lifted-up position, the pen door moves with the automatic document feeder member to open or close the pen door. | 07-09-2015 |
Dong Xu, Singapore SG
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20120179704 | TEXTUAL QUERY BASED MULTIMEDIA RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A system and method are proposed for identifying multimedia files in a first database which are related to a textual term specified by a user. The textual term is used to search a second database of multimedia files, each of which is associated with a portion of text. The “second database” is usually composed of files from the databases of a very large number of servers connected via the internet. The multimedia files identified in the search are ones for which the corresponding associated text is relevant to the textual term. The identified multimedia files are used to generate a classifier engine. The classifier engine is then applied to the first database of multimedia files, thereby retrieving multimedia files in the first database which are relevant to the textual term. The user can optionally specify whether the retrieved multimedia files are relevant or not, and this permits a feedback process to improve the classifier engine. | 07-12-2012 |
Fei Xu, Singapore SG
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20090021292 | RELIABLE LEVEL SHIFTER OF ULTRA-HIGH VOLTAGE DEVICE USED IN LOW POWER APPLICATION - The present invention relates to integrated circuits. In particular, it relates to an IC comprising a receiving stage for receiving an input signal, an output stage for generating an output signal having a larger voltage range than the input signal and a level shifter. Embodiments of the invention provide a structure and a method for fabricating the IC wherein the level shifter is incorporated within the IC to improve reliability of the IC. | 01-22-2009 |
20100276815 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit communication system including providing a semiconductor wafer; and fabricating a cross-over current mirror driver on the semiconductor wafer for generating a crossing point at a reference voltage. | 11-04-2010 |
Guolin Xu, Singapore SG
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20090155877 | Biochip for sorting and lysing biological samples - A biochip ( | 06-18-2009 |
20110030809 | FLUID PROCESSING AND TRANSFER USING INTER-CONNECTED MULTI-CHAMBER DEVICE - A micro-fluidic device comprises a body. The body defines pneumatic ports, chambers for receiving liquids, and a connecting conduit. Each port is sealed with a seal and is shaped to couple to a pneumatic conduit through the seal. At least some of the chambers each have a top opening and a bottom opening. The top openings are in fluid communication with corresponding ports. The bottom openings are in fluid communication with one another through the connecting conduit, which is above the bottom openings. Selective application of pneumatic pressures to the chambers through the pneumatic conduits can transfer a liquid from one chamber to another through the connecting conduit, for example, for processing bio-samples within the device. | 02-10-2011 |
20120024770 | MICROFLUIDIC SEPARATION SYSTEM - A microfluidic separation system, which comprises a magnetic separator, which itself comprises a magnetic energy source; first and second magnetically conductive members leading from the magnetic energy source and having respective terminal ends that are separated by a gap over which a magnetic field is applied due to the magnetic energy source. The separation system further comprises a microfluidic chip for insertion into the gap, which comprises a body defining channels on respective faces of the body; and an exterior lining that seals the plurality of channels to allow separate test sample volumes to circulate in at least two of the channels. Upon insertion of the chip into the gap, a first test sample volume is confined to circulating closer to the terminal end of the first member and a second test sample volume is confined to circulating closer to the terminal end of the second member. | 02-02-2012 |
20130136671 | REAGENT FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A REAGENT FLUID - According to various embodiments, a reagent fluid dispensing device may be provided. The reagent fluid dispensing device may include a chamber for receiving a reagent fluid, the chamber having a first opening and a second opening; a first fluid conduit connected to the first opening of the chamber; a reservoir connected to the first fluid conduit, the reservoir having a first opening, wherein the first opening of the reservoir is connected to the first fluid conduit to form a passive valve, wherein the reservoir is dimensionalized for storing a predetermined volume of the reagent fluid; and a pneumatic conduit connected to the second opening of the chamber, wherein selective application of pneumatic pressure to the chamber through the pneumatic conduit transfers the reagent fluid from the reservoir to the chamber through the first fluid conduit. According to various embodiments, a microfluidic device including the reagent fluid dispensing device, and a method of dispensing a reagent fluid may be provided. | 05-30-2013 |
20150209193 | APPARATUS FOR A DIAPER, A SYSTEM, A DIAPER AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODE - Various embodiments provide an apparatus for a diaper. The apparatus has two electrodes and an electronic device. The electronic device is coupled to the two electrodes. The two electrodes are operable to generate a potential difference when they are electrically connected together by ionized liquid. The electronic device is operable to generate an alarm signal when the potential difference is generated. Various other embodiments relate to a corresponding system, diaper and method of manufacturing an electrode. | 07-30-2015 |
Guo Qin Xu, Singapore SG
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20130249094 | METHOD OF PREPARING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTING OXIDE FILMS - The present invention discloses a method of preparing a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) film comprising the steps of: applying surface modified TCO nanoparticles onto a surface of a substrate; and cross-linking the surface modified TCO nanoparticles. The present invention also provides a transparent conducting oxide film prepared according to the method. | 09-26-2013 |
Jianwei Xu, Singapore SG
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20090291325 | Phosphazene Compound, Lubricant and Magentic Recording Medium Having Such Compound, Method of Preparation, and Method of Lubrication - A compound of the formula: (I) is provided, where R is selected from CF | 11-26-2009 |
20130296444 | COPOLYMER, COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING RHEOLOGY - A copolymer for modifying rheology is formed of monomer units consisting essentially of at least one first monomer unit comprising a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane having an ethylenically unsaturated radical; at least one second monomer unit comprising an unsaturated oligo-poly(dimethyl siloxane)(meth)acrylate; and a sufficient amount of at least one unsaturated water-soluble monomer, such that the copolymer is soluble in water. A composition may comprise an electrolyte and the copolymer. The rheology of an environment comprising an electrolyte may be modified by adding the copolymer to the environment. | 11-07-2013 |
20150184104 | LUBRICANTS FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA - The invention relates to lubricants for magnetic recording media, and in particular, to such lubricants containing cyclotriphosphazene. Methods for preparing the lubricants are also disclosed. | 07-02-2015 |
20150218480 | LUBRICANTS FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA - The invention relates to lubricants for magnetic recording media, and in particular, to such lubricants containing cyclotriphosphazene. Methods for preparing the lubricants are also disclosed. | 08-06-2015 |
20150367316 | PHOTO-RESPONSIVE MACRO- AND MICRO- LIQUID MARBLES - The invention relates to macro- and micro-liquid marbles (i.e. droplets of liquid with a particulate-based shell), and in particular, to photo-responsive macro- and micro-liquid marbles encapsulating a substance therein. Methods for forming the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, and use of the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, in controlled release applications are also disclosed. | 12-24-2015 |
Jian Wei Xu, Singapore SG
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20160114285 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING GAS USING LIQUID MARBLES - The invention relates to methods for purifying gas, and in particular, to such methods using liquid marbles. The liquid in the liquid marbles is comprised of a material or mixture of materials that selectively removes unwanted gaseous component in the gas to be purified. | 04-28-2016 |
Jinghui Xu, Singapore SG
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20140230557 | SENSOR WITH VACUUM-SEALED CAVITY - A method and apparatus for detecting underwater sounds is disclosed. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a substrate with a vacuum-sealed cavity. A support structure and an acoustic pressure sensor are situated on the substrate. The support structure of the apparatus may include a first oxide layer situated on the substrate, a silicon layer situated on the first oxide layer, and a second oxide layer situated on the silicon layer. The acoustic pressure sensor of the apparatus includes a first electrode layer situated on the substrate, a piezoelectric layer situated on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer situated on the piezoelectric layer. In one embodiment, the surface area of the second electrode layer is between about 70 to 90 percent of the surface area of the piezoelectric layer. In various embodiments, the support structure is thicker than the piezoelectric layer. | 08-21-2014 |
20150145374 | TRANSDUCER AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - A transducer is provided, which includes a substrate, wherein a cavity is defined at least partially through the substrate, at least one stopper structure arranged within the cavity, a support layer arranged over the at least one stopper structure and the cavity to seal the cavity, and a piezoelectric functional arrangement arranged on the support layer. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method for forming a transducer is also provided. | 05-28-2015 |
20150304777 | TRANSDUCER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - According to embodiments of the present invention, a transducer is provided. The transducer includes a substrate, and a diaphragm suspended from the substrate, wherein the diaphragm is displaceable in response to an acoustic signal impinging on the diaphragm, wherein the transducer is configured, in a first mode of operation, to determine a direction of the acoustic signal based on a first displacement of the diaphragm in the first mode of operation, and to decide to accept or reject the acoustic signal based on at least one predetermined parameter and the determined direction of the acoustic signal, and in a second mode of operation, to sense the acoustic signal based on a second displacement of the diaphragm in the second mode of operation if the acoustic signal is accepted in the first mode of operation. | 10-22-2015 |
Jinling Xu, Singapore SG
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20130022553 | NOVEL POLYAMINO POLYKETIDE ANTIBIOTICS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel polyamino polyketide antibiotics, methods of their production as well as methods of using these antibiotics, for example, for inhibition or removal of biofilm formation or for treating bacterial infection with these antibiotics. | 01-24-2013 |
Junye Xu, Singapore SG
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20120244582 | LOV-D ACYLTRANSFERASE MEDIATED ACYLATION - Methods for the improved acylation of chemical substrates using LovD acyltransferases, thioesters having acyl groups, and (i) thiol scavengers and/or (ii) precipitating agents are presented. An improved method for the production of simvastatin using (i) activated charcoal as a thiol scavenger and/or (ii) ammonium hydroxide as a precipitating agent is also presented. | 09-27-2012 |
20130130351 | VARIANT LOVD POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides acyltransferases useful for synthesizing therapeutically important statin compound | 05-23-2013 |
20130260426 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ARMODAFINIL - The present invention relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing armodafinil, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides. The non-naturally occurring polypeptides of the present invention are effective in carrying out biocatalytic conversion of the (i) 2-(benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide to (−)-2-[(R)-(diphenyl-methyl)sulfinyl]acetamide (armodafinil), or (ii) benzhydryl-thioacetic acid to (R)-2-(benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetic acid, which is a pivotal intermediate in the synthesis of armodafinil, in enantiomeric excess. | 10-03-2013 |
20150037851 | VARIANT LOVD POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides acyltransferases useful for synthesizing therapeutically important statin compound | 02-05-2015 |
20150240276 | VARIANT LOVD POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides acyltransferases useful for synthesizing therapeutically important statin compound | 08-27-2015 |
20150259718 | LOV-D ACYLTRANSFERASE MEDIATED ACYLATION - Methods for the improved acylation of chemical substrates using LovD acyltransferases, thioesters having acyl groups, and (i) thiol scavengers and/or (ii) precipitating agents are presented. An improved method for the production of simvastatin using (i) activated charcoal as a thiol scavenger and/or (ii) ammonium hydroxide as a precipitating agent is also presented. | 09-17-2015 |
Ke Xu, Singapore SG
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20160092672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING INTER-COMPONENT COMMUNICATIONS IN AN OPERATING SYSTEM - System and methods for securing inter-component communications in an operating system are provided. Systems and methods provided herein secure inter-component communications in an operating system by selectively generating instances when inter-component communication requests occur, whereby each of the generated instances are attached to a newly created blocked permissions list. System and methods further manage the invocation of Application Programming Interfaces by applications or instances in the operating system by determining whether the invocation of the Application Programming Interface is allowed or declined based on the blocked permissions list and default permission list associated with each invoking application or instance. | 03-31-2016 |
Keming Xu, Singapore SG
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20120177604 | FORMATION OF HYDROGEL IN THE PRESENCE OF PEROXIDASE AND LOW CONCENTRATION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - In a process of forming a hydrogel from a mixture comprising hydrogen peroxide (H | 07-12-2012 |
Lian Chun Xu, Singapore SG
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20100162054 | DETECTION OF AND RECOVERY FROM AN ELECTRICAL FAST TRANSIENT/BURST (EFT/B) ON A UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) DEVICE - An Electrical Fast Transient/Burst (EFT/B) detection and recovery system for a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device. The system includes a USB core and a burst controller. The USB core provides serial communications with a host device through a USB data channel. The burst controller is coupled to the USB core. The burst controller detects an EFT/B event and automatically reconnects the USB core to the host device in response to recognition of a suspend state of the USB core by the host device. | 06-24-2010 |
Lingge Xu, Singapore SG
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20110061272 | DEVICE COMPRISING A COATED METAL PLATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A DEVICE - A device comprises a metal plate ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110311604 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE COMPRISING AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT - The invention relates to a domestic appliance, such as an iron, provided with a surface layer. The surface layer comprises an antimicrobial agent associated with a carrier, the carrier being inorganic and selected such that the antimicrobial activity of the surface layer according to JIS Z2801:2000 has a value of at least 2 after 100 hours of continuous use at a temperature of at least 230° C. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier is selected from the group consisting of a phosphate and a soluble silicate, while the antimicrobial agent is preferably selected from a group comprising ions of silver, zinc, copper, selenium, platinum or a combination thereof. The appliance stays fresher for a longer period of time than known hitherto. The invention further relates to an iron, a steam ironing device and a method of manufacturing the appliance. | 12-22-2011 |
Luxiang Xu, Singapore SG
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20150372167 | CAPACITIVELY COUPLED ELECTRODELESS PLASMA APPARATUS AND A METHOD USING CAPACITIVELY COUPLED ELECTRODELESS PLASMA FOR PROCESSING A SILICON SUBSTRATE - There is provided a capacitive coupled electodeless plasma apparatus for processing a silicon substrate. The apparatus includes at least one inductive antenna driven by time-varying power sources for providing at least one electrostatic field; and a chamber for locating the silicon substrate. There is also provided a method for processing a silicon substrate using capacitively coupled electrodeless plasma. | 12-24-2015 |
Ming Sheng Xu, Singapore SG
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20150140800 | METHOD OF FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes the following steps. At least a first gate stack layer and at least a second gate stack layer protruding from a conductive layer on a substrate are provided. Subsequently, two spacers and a protective layer are formed on the conductive layer, and the two spacers and the protective layer jointly surround the protruded first gate stack layer and the protruded second gate stack layer. The two spacers and the protective layer are used as a mask to remove a part of the conductive layer. Afterwards, the two spacers and the protective layer are removed. | 05-21-2015 |
Naiyun Xu, Singapore SG
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20150292080 | APPARATUS FOR THE GENERATION OF NANOCLUSTER FILMS AND METHODS FOR DOING THE SAME - A filtered cathodic vacuum arc apparatus and method for the generation of a nanocluster film or compound film with improved characteristics onto a substrate and thin film materials, carbon-encapsulated metal nanoclusters and carbon nanotubes formed through the use of said apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a deposition chamber, a substrate holder for holding a substrate within the deposition chamber, means for simultaneously generating a first beam of plasma and a second beam of plasma from a first and a second plasma source, respectively, a Y-bend magnetic filter to direct the plasma towards a substrate on the substrate holder and an anti-Helmholtz coil set-up within the deposition chamber, wherein the Y-bend magnetic filter and anti-Helmholtz coil set up cause first and second beams of plasma to mix. | 10-15-2015 |
Qi Jun Xu, Singapore SG
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20090074050 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING CODED SIGNALS WITH THE AID OF CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION - Method and apparatus for receiving coded signals with the aid of CSI are provided. The method comprises: performing channel estimation to obtain a CFR estimation vector; computing a squared magnitude of the CFR estimation vector, and obtaining a normalization factor α by averaging the squared magnitudes of CFR estimations on all N subcarriers; finding a norm-shift operand m satisfying the condition that α | 03-19-2009 |
Qing-Chi Xu, Singapore SG
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20140364795 | SYNTHESIS OF UPCONVERSION NANOCOMPOSITES FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - The present invention refers to a composite material including at least one upconversion particulate material that under near infrared (NIR) irradiation emits visible light of a wavelength between 380 and 740 nm, and at least one semiconductor particulate material that can absorb the visible light emitted by the at least one upconversion particulate material and upon absorbance generates reactive species, wherein the at least one upconversion particulate material and the at least one semiconductor particulate material are physiologically acceptable. The upconversion particulate material can comprises NaYF4 doped with a one rare earth metal. The bright fluorescence emitted from rare earth-doped NaYF4 upconversion particles is in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum and may be absorbed by a biocompatible photocatalysts such as TiO | 12-11-2014 |
Shuoyu Xu, Singapore SG
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20130030305 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A STAGE OF FIBROSIS IN A LIVER - A method for determining a stage of fibrosis in a liver is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: (1a) obtaining input data relating to the liver, the input data being generated using a second harmonic generation based imaging system; (1b) identifying a plurality of morphological features of the liver from the input data relating to the liver; (1c) generating a plurality of measurements based on the identified plurality of morphological features; and (1d) determining the stage of fibrosis in the liver based, on the generated plurality of measurements. | 01-31-2013 |
20150339816 | A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING FIBROSIS IN A TISSUE - A method for assessing fibrosis in a tissue is proposed. The method uses a test image which is an image of the tissue and comprises identifying, from the test image, a portal collagen area, a septal collagen area and a fibrillar collagen area respectively comprising pixels representing portal collagen, septal collagen and fibrillar collagen of the tissue, obtaining quantitative values of one or more features for each identified area based on characteristics of the identified area in the test image and assessing fibrosis using the quantitative values obtained for all the identified areas. | 11-26-2015 |
Shuyan Xu, Singapore SG
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20150372160 | P-TYPE DOPANT AND METHOD FOR P-TYPE DOPING OF A SEMICONDUCTOR - A p-type dopant for a Group IV semiconductor, the p-type dopant comprising at least: a mixture of nitrogen and phosphorous configured for plasma ion implantation on the Group IV semiconductor. A method of p-type doping of a Group IV semiconductor; the method comprising the steps of: a) dissociating and ionizing a feedstock comprising a mixture of nitrogen and phosphorous a using an input power; and b) applying a bias onto a support for the Group IV semiconductor so that ions from the ionized nitrogen and phosphorous are attracted to and implanted on a surface of the Group IV semiconductor. | 12-24-2015 |
20150372167 | CAPACITIVELY COUPLED ELECTRODELESS PLASMA APPARATUS AND A METHOD USING CAPACITIVELY COUPLED ELECTRODELESS PLASMA FOR PROCESSING A SILICON SUBSTRATE - There is provided a capacitive coupled electodeless plasma apparatus for processing a silicon substrate. The apparatus includes at least one inductive antenna driven by time-varying power sources for providing at least one electrostatic field; and a chamber for locating the silicon substrate. There is also provided a method for processing a silicon substrate using capacitively coupled electrodeless plasma. | 12-24-2015 |
Wang Xu, Singapore SG
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20160084769 | Fluorescent Caffeine Sensor And Portable Kit And Microfluidics Device For Caffeine Detection - The present invention relates to Caffeine Orange, a novel aqueous-phase fluorescence turn-on sensor for caffeine that is structurally based on a BODIPY-scaffold. The present invention further provides for methods of detecting and measuring caffeine in aqueous media. A change in the intensity or visible color of the fluorescence is detectable by either a fluorimeter or by the naked eye. The methods disclosed herein provide for the utilization of a reverse-phase SPE column, optionally as a component in a syringe or a microfluidics-based automation detection system. The invention further provides for the solid phase extraction of an analyte such as caffeine from a liquid medium, the extraction occurring on a microfluidic disc. | 03-24-2016 |
Weiheng Xu, Singapore SG
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20140278789 | System and method for business entities to receive product and brand related customer input and other data. - A system and method for business entities to solicit product and brand related feedback from the authenticated customers through use of browser run feedback application on the internet enabled mobile devices of customers, where customer opts to wirelessly connect their mobile device with the feedback software and the software: captures customer location; verifies customers as genuine user of products; initiates the feedback session; presents the identification and feedback forms to the mobile device; captures and relays the feedback data to the business in real-time; and offers reward coupon to the customer after successful submission of the feedback form. System includes custom tags encoded with product information and embedded in the product and related paraphernalia. Geographical co-ordinates and personal information obtained from participants are plotted on a grid or a map to provide macro analysis and micro analysis to businesses. | 09-18-2014 |
Xiangya Xu, Singapore SG
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20120220768 | PROCESS OF FORMING AN AMIDE - A process is provided for the synthesis of an amide. A primary or secondary amine and a primary alcohol, with the amine and the alcohol being either moieties of different reactants or moieties of the same molecule, are contacted in the presence of a Ruthenium (II) catalyst. The Ruthenium (II) catalyst is free of a phosphine ligand. The process is also carried out in the absence of a phosphine. Providing the Ruthenium (II) catalyst includes providing an N-heterocyclic carbene. | 08-30-2012 |
Xiaolan Xu, Singapore SG
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20130145625 | FLUID DISPENSING SHAVING RAZOR - A fluid dispensing shaving razor having a fluid interconnect member with a fluid port extending from a base member at a first end. A cartridge housing mounted to the fluid interconnect member. A fluid applicator is mounted to a second end of the fluid interconnect member. A handle has a first end with a resilient member defining an opening. The fluid port is releasably engaged within the opening of the resilient member. | 06-13-2013 |
20130145626 | REPLACEABLE FLUID DISPENSING CARTRIDGE - A replaceable fluid dispensing cartridge for a liquid dispensing razor having a fluid interconnect member with a pivotable support member and a base member with a fluid port and an engagement surface for removably and fixedly mating to a corresponding engagement member of a handle. A cartridge housing is mounted to the pivotable support member. The cartridge housing has a guard, a cap, and at least one blade between the cap and the guard. A fluid applicator defining an opening is fixedly joined to the interconnect member. | 06-13-2013 |
20140068918 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING REPLACEABLE FLUID DISPENSING CARTRIDGE - A fluid dispensing shaving razor having a fluid interconnect member with a fluid port extending from a base member at a first end. A cartridge housing mounted to the fluid interconnect member. A fluid applicator is mounted to a second end of the fluid interconnect member. A handle has a first end with a resilient member defining an opening. The fluid port is releasably engaged within the opening of the resilient member. | 03-13-2014 |
Xiao-Li Xu, Singapore SG
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20090258015 | Modulators of Candida Hyphal Morphogenesis and Uses Thereof - The invention relates to modulation of fungal morphology between yeast-to-hyphal growth transition by controlling muramyl-L-alanine concentration and uses thereof. | 10-15-2009 |
20130195853 | MODULATORS OF CANDIDA HYPHAL MORPHOGENESIS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to modulation of fungal morphology between yeast-to-hyphal growth transition by controlling muramyl-L-alanine concentration and uses thereof. | 08-01-2013 |
20130196367 | MODULATORS OF CANDIDA HYPHAL MORPHOGENESIS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to modulation of fungal morphology between yeast-to-hyphal growth transition by controlling muramyl-L-alanine concentration and uses thereof. | 08-01-2013 |
20150098951 | MODULATORS OF CANDIDA HYPHAL MORPHOGENESIS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to modulation of fungal morphology between yeast-to-hyphal growth transition by controlling muramyl-L-alanine concentration and uses thereof. | 04-09-2015 |
20150098962 | MODULATORS OF CANDIDA HYPHAL MORPHOGENESIS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to modulation of fungal morphology between yeast-to-hyphal growth transition by controlling muramyl-L-alanine concentration and uses thereof. | 04-09-2015 |
Xiaoqing Xu, Singapore SG
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20140357050 | METHOD OF FORMING ISOLATING STRUCTURE AND THROUGH SILICON VIA - A method of forming an isolation structure and a through silicon via includes the following steps. First, at least a first trench and at least a second trench are formed in the substrate by a single etch step. Then, an insulating layer is formed to simultaneously fill up the first trench and cover a sidewall and a bottom of the second trench. After that, a conductive layer is formed to fill in the second trench. Subsequently, the insulating layer and the conductive layer on a front side of the substrate are removed. Later, a back side of the substrate is thinned to expose the conductive layer in the second trench. The insulating layer in the first trench serves as an insulating filling, and the insulating layer on the sidewall of the second trench serves as a liner of the through silicon via. | 12-04-2014 |
20140361438 | SEAL RING STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A method of forming a seal ring structure includes the following steps. A substrate is provided, and the substrate includes a seal ring region. A metal stack is formed in the seal ring region. A first dielectric layer covering the metal stack is formed. A part of the first dielectric layer is removed to form an opening to expose the metal stack, and at least a side of the opening is not perpendicular to a top surface of the first dielectric layer. A conductive layer is formed to fill the opening. A second dielectric layer is formed to continuously cover the first dielectric layer and the conductive layer, and the second dielectric layer has a v-shaped surface totally overlapping the conductive layer. | 12-11-2014 |
Xiaoyuan Xu, Singapore SG
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20110140785 | CMOS AMPLIFIER WITH INTEGRATED TUNABLE BAND-PASS FUNCTION - A CMOS amplifier with integrated tunable band-pass function, a tunable active resistor structure, a method of amplifying an input signal and a method of fabricating an amplifier. The tunable active resistor structure comprises two symmetrically cross-coupled transistors. | 06-16-2011 |
Xinlong Xu, Singapore SG
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20140193301 | METHOD OF GENERATING A METAMATERIAL, AND A METAMATERIAL GENERATED THEREOF - A method of generating a metamater-operable in the visible-infrared range is provided. The method comprises a) depositing a layer of a conductive material on a substrate; b) forming a layer of electron beam resist on the layer of conductive material; c) patterning the layer of electron beam resist using electron beam lithography to form a patterned substrate; d) depositing a layer of a noble metal on the patterned substrate; and e) removing the resist. A metamaterial operable in the visible-infrared range comprising split-ring resonators having a least line width of about 20 nm to about 40 nm on a substrate is provided. A transparent photonic device or a sensor for chemical or biological sensing comprising the metamaterial is also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
Xiuqin Xu, Singapore SG
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20090202498 | DIRECT DIFFERENTIATION OF CARDIOMYOCYTES FROM HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to the induction of differentiation in stem cells to cardiomyocytes and factors such as prostaglandin alone or in combination with other factors including essential minerals selected from the group including transferrin and selenium, small molecules selected from the group including a p38 MAPK inhibitor such as SB203580 and protein growth factors of the FGF, IGF and BMP families such as but not limited to IGF1, FGF2, BMP2, BMP4 and BMP6. and insulin that influence the process of differentiation to cardiomyocytes. Media that is appropriate for the induction of differentiation of cardiomyocytes from stem cells is also provided wherein the media contains these factors. The use of cardiomyocytes and cardiac progenitors produced by the directed differentiation in transplantation and screening for cardiac compounds is also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
20140193909 | Direct Differentiation of Cardiomyocytes From Embryonic Stem Cells - The present invention relates to the induction of differentiation in human embryonic stem (hES) cells to cardiomyocytes and factors such as prostaglandin I2 (PGI2), Fgf 9, Bmp6, Bmp4, Scf, Igf2, and insulin that influence the process of differentiation to cardiomyocytes. Media that is appropriate for the induction of differentiation of cardiomyocytes from hES cells is also provided wherein the media contains these factors. Genes that are upregulated in the process of cardiomyocyte differentiation are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
Xuewu Xu, Singapore SG
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20140009807 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPACE DIVISION MULTIPLEXED COLOR HOLOGRAPHIC DISPLAY - Methods and an apparatus for color holographic display are provided. The method for color holographic display includes modifying a plurality of color component light beams by passing light from each of a plurality of color component light sources through a corresponding one of a plurality of color sub-hologram masks to generate a corresponding plurality of modified color component light beams. The plurality of modified color component light beams are color multiplexed to generate a multiplexed masked color light beam. The multiplexed masked color light beam is shined onto modulated computer generated holographic information corresponding to the object in order to reconstruct the object by diffracting each portion of the multiplexed masked color light beam to a location and at an intensity determined in response to a corresponding portion of the computer generated holographic information to create the object as a color holographic display. | 01-09-2014 |
Yanwu Xu, Singapore SG
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20150161785 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARACTERIZING ANGLE CLOSURE GLAUCOMA FOR RISK ASSESSMENT OR SCREENING - A method is proposed for analysing an optical coherence tomography (OCT) image of the anterior segment (AS) of a subject's eye. A region of interest is defined which is a region of the image containing the junction of the cornea and iris, and an estimated position the junction within the region of interest is derived. Using this a second region of the image is obtained, which is a part of the image containing the estimated position of the junction. Features of the second region are obtained, and those features are input to an adaptive model to generate data characterizing the junction. | 06-11-2015 |
20150186752 | ROBUST GRAPH REPRESENTATION AND MATCHING OF RETINA IMAGES - A numerical parameter indicative of the degree of match between two retina images is produced by comparing two graphs obtained from the respective images. Each graph is composed of edges and vertices. Each vertex is associated with a location the corresponding retina image, and with descriptor data describing a part of the corresponding retina image proximate the corresponding location. | 07-02-2015 |
20150187070 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATIC LOCATION OF OPTIC STRUCTURES IN AN IMAGE OF AN EYE, AND FOR AUTOMATIC RETINA CUP-TO-DISC RATIO COMPUTATION - A method is proposed for automatically locating the optic disc or the optic cup in an image of the rear of an eye. A portion of the image containing the optic disc or optic cup is divided into sub-regions using a clustering algorithm. Biologically inspired features, and optionally other features, are obtained for each of the sub-regions. An adaptive model uses the features to generate data indicative of whether each sub-region is within or outside the optic disc or optic cup. The result is then smoothed, to form an estimate of the position of the optic disc or optic cup. | 07-02-2015 |
20150363930 | COST-SENSITIVE LINEAR RECONSTRUCTION BASED OPTIC CUP LOCALIZATION - A method is presented to obtain, from a retinal image, data characterizing the optic cup, such as data indicating the location and/or size of the optic cup in relation to the optic disc. A disc region of the retinal image of an eye, is expressed as a weighted sum of a plurality of pre-existing “reference” retinal images in a library, with the weights being chosen to minimize a cost function. The data characterizing the cup of the eye is obtained from cup data associated with the pre-existing disc images and the corresponding weights. The cost function includes (i) a construction error term indicating a difference between the disc region of the retinal image and a weighted sum of the reference retinal images, and (ii) a cost term, which may be generated using a weighted sum over the reference retinal images of a difference between the reference retinal images and the disc region of the retinal image. | 12-17-2015 |
Yi Liang Xu, Singapore SG
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20080313113 | Method and Apparatus for an Algorithm Development Environment for Solving a Class of Real-Life Combinatorial Optimization Problems - The invention pertains to an algorithm development environment for solving a class of combinatorial optimization problems. Many practical real-life applications can be formulated as combinatorial optimization problems. Over the years, there have been many well-known algorithms proposed to solve these problems. The effort in customizing algorithms to fulfill a particular domain-specific application is still significant. Furthermore, conventional approaches towards codes generation and modification are tedious and thus inefficient. To address the need for rapid generation of algorithms that are efficient in solving a given class of real-life problems, embodiments of the present invention encompasses a hierarchical tree structure for managing a procedure modules library. Based on the preferred management and object-oriented design concept, users configure and generate a genetic algorithm (GA) via an intuitive graphical user interface. The goal-seeking approach of customization of the generated GA can be easily carried out for solving various optimization problems. This way, the efficiency of algorithm development is enhanced significantly. | 12-18-2008 |
Yingjie Xu, Singapore SG
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20140196251 | SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATING APPARATUS - A semiconductor fabricating apparatus includes a reaction chamber, a first gas pipeline, and a second gas pipeline. The first gas pipeline includes a first cleaning gas pipeline for providing a first cleansing gas to the reaction chamber in a cleansing process, and a second cleansing gas pipeline for providing a second cleansing gas to the reaction chamber in the cleansing process. The first cleansing gas pipeline and the second cleansing gas pipeline are connected in parallel. The second gas pipeline provides a reactive gas to the reaction chamber in a fabricating process. The first gas pipeline and the second gas pipeline are connected in parallel. | 07-17-2014 |
Ying-Jie Xu, Singapore SG
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20140342473 | SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING METHOD - A method for detecting metal contamination from a film-forming process causing interface traps is described. The film-forming process is performed to form a dielectric film on a wafer. An annealing treatment is performed to reduce the interface traps between the wafer and the dielectric film. Thereafter, the bulk recombination lifetime (BRLT) of the wafer is measured to estimate the amount of the metal contamination. | 11-20-2014 |
Yong-Ping Xu, Singapore SG
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20080197943 | Cancellation of Anti-Resonance in Resonators - Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a resonator such as an electromechanical resonator may be coupled with a cancellation network to reduce and/or cancel an anti-resonance effect in the resonator, which may be due to, for example, a static capacitance inherent in the resonator. Cancellation of an anti resonance effect from the resonator response may allow a resonance effect of the resonator to be a predominant effect to allow the resonator to be utilized as a bandpass filter having a relatively higher Q, for example in a bandpass sigma-delta modulator that may be utilized in a digital RF receiver. | 08-21-2008 |
20090167587 | ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a battery operated electronic device comprising the ADC. The ADC comprising an input switch; an array of binary-weighted capacitors, the array of capacitors receiving the input voltage signal via the input switch in an on state of the input switch; a plurality of switches, each switch connected in series with a respective one of the capacitors at an opposite side compared to the input switch, wherein a VDD signal is applied to each switch in one switching state and ground in another switching state; a comparator having as one input a voltage from the input switch side of the array of capacitors and as another input a voltage of VDD/2; and a switch control unit coupled to an output of the comparator for controlling the switches based on the output from the comparator. | 07-02-2009 |
20100259431 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BANDPASS SIGMA-DELTA MODULATION - The present invention relates broadly to a system and method for bandpass sigma-delta modulation. The continuous time bandpass sigma-delta modulator comprises an electromechanical filter, a quantizer coupled to an output from the electromechanical filter; and a feedback circuit coupled between an output from the quantizer and an input of the electromechanical filter. | 10-14-2010 |
20110074616 | AMPLIFIER - Briefly, one or more embodiments of an amplifier, including example applications, are described. | 03-31-2011 |
20140163641 | MUSCLE STIMULATION SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a muscle stimulation system for effecting appendage movement, the muscle stimulation system comprising: first transceiver circuitry; at least one first implantable stimulation device for implantation adjacent to one or more first muscles responsible for the appendage movement, the first implantable stimulation device configured to be wirelessly activated by the first transceiver circuitry; second transceiver circuitry; at least one second implantable stimulation device for implantation adjacent to one or more second muscles responsible for the appendage movement, the second implantable stimulation device configured to be wirelessly activated by the second transceiver circuitry; and a base station configured to wirelessly communicate with both the first transceiver circuitry and the second transceiver circuitry to receive and transmit signals that causes coordinated activation of the first implantable stimulation device and/or the second implantable stimulation device to coordinate stimulation of the first muscles and/or the second muscles that are responsible for the appendage movement. | 06-12-2014 |
Yue Xu, Singapore SG
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20100196443 | USE OF CORDYCEPS SPECIES OR EXTRACT THEREOF IN THE EGG PRODUCTION - A dietary supplement or animal feed includes at least one | 08-05-2010 |
Yun Xu, Singapore SG
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20110064418 | TRANSCEIVER AND BI-DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM THEREOF - A transceiver includes a lead-frame, a signal emitter, a signal receiver, and a coupling lens. The signal emitter and the signal receiver are attached on a same pad of the lead-frame. The coupling lens covers the signal emitter and the signal receiver. Since the positions of the signal emitter and the signal receiver are adjacent to each other, the coupling lens can be used to couple the signal emitter and the signal receiver for transmitting and receiving signals. | 03-17-2011 |
20150241613 | OPTICAL GRATING - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical grating comprising a substrate comprising a plurality of protrusions with a space in between any two adjacent protrusions; and a cap provided on at least one of the plurality of protrusions at an end that is furthest from the substrate, wherein the cap has a higher degree of optical attenuation compared to the substrate material and wherein the combination of each protrusion and the respective cap thereon has a generally symmetric cross-sectional profile. | 08-27-2015 |
20150316777 | METHOD OF FORMING A FILM WITH A LENTICULAR LENS ARRAY - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of forming a film with a lenticular lens array, the method comprising providing a substrate; providing a mold having a plurality of nano-scale to micro-scale cavities that form the lenticular lens array on the substrate; having the mold contact the substrate; and forming the lenticular lens array by allowing portions of the substrate to partially fill the plurality of cavities. | 11-05-2015 |
Zhao Xu, Singapore SG
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20150346066 | Asset Condition Monitoring - Invention concerns a machine fault diagnostic system. Sensors are provided for sensing an operational parameter of the machine over time in use and outputting corresponding sensor signals. A machine operation diagnosis tool is arranged to receive the sensor signals and has a data store for operational parameter data indicative of a normal mode of machine operation and operational parameter data indicative of one or more known machine faults. The diagnosis tool has one or more processor arranged to compare the received sensor signals with the operational parameter data in the data store in order to determine a match with either the normal mode of operation or the one or more known machine fault, and wherein the processor sentences an unknown fault in the event that said match is not established. The system may record unknown faults and update the diagnosis tool as unknown faults become recognizable faults. | 12-03-2015 |
Zhaowen Xu, Singapore SG
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20110188859 | WDM-PON ARCHITECTURE BASED ON EXTERNALLY SEEDED OPTICAL SOURCE - A wavelength-division-multiplexed passive optical network (WDM PON) comprising: a remote node (RN) comprising a light source for generating a seeding signal; and one or more optical network units (ONUs), each ONU comprising a laser source configured for receiving a portion of the seeding light signal from the RN. | 08-04-2011 |
20110222857 | REMOTE NODE FOR WAVELENGTH-DIVISION-MULTIPLEXED PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK - A remote node for a wavelength-division-multiplexed passive optical network (WDM PON). The remote node comprises means for receiving uplink optical signals from one or more optical network units of the WDM PON; a broadband reflector for reflecting a self-seeding portion of the respective uplink optical signals to the respective uplink light sources; and wherein the reflector comprises a gain medium and is configured for receiving a pump optical signal from a central office of the WDM PON for amplifying the self seeding portion of the respective uplink optical signal. | 09-15-2011 |