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Albert Kuo, Chino Hills, CA US
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20110308479 | Pet holder - A pet holder for a pet including a harness body adapted for being worn by the pet at a torso thereof and a restraint holder extended from the harness body at a position close to hind legs of the pet to shorten a torque distance between the hind legs and said restraint holder, wherein the restraint holder is adapted to be held for rapidly and directly applying a controlling force towards the hind legs of the pet such that the restraint holder forms a quick-and-proper control of constraint when handling the pet. | 12-22-2011 |
Albert Kuo, Mountain View, CA US
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20130262540 | Transcendental and Non-Linear Components Using Series Expansion - In an embodiment, hardware implementing a transcendental or other non-linear function is based on a series expansion of the function. For example, a Taylor series expansion may be used as the basis. One or more of the initial terms of the Taylor series may be used, and may be implemented in hardware. In some embodiments, modifications to the Taylor series expansion may be used to increase the accuracy of the result. In one embodiment, a variety of bit widths for the function operands may be acceptable for use in a given implementation. A methodology for building a library of series-approximated components for use in integrated circuit design is provided which synthesizes the acceptable implementations and tests the results for accuracy. A smallest (area-wise) implementation which produces a desired level of accuracy may be selected as the library element. | 10-03-2013 |
20140232731 | DISPLAY POWER MANAGEMENT - Techniques are disclosed relating to power management within an integrated circuit. In one embodiment, a display buffer receives image data through a data transfer interconnect. A data transfer interconnect is powered down based on the received image data being greater than a threshold amount of data. The display buffer transmits at least a portion of the image data to one or more outputs, and in response to the transmitting, the data transfer interconnect is powered up. In some embodiments, the display buffer includes a plurality of line buffers, each configured to store a respective image source line. In such an embodiment, a display pipe configured to render images to be displayed includes the display buffer, and the powering down is performed in response to the received image data including two or more image source lines. | 08-21-2014 |
Angel C. Kuo, Las Vegas, NV US
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20080232885 | Systems and Methods for Creating Customized Activities - Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for creating customized activities. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method comprising storing a plurality of activity records, storing a plurality of text elements, storing a plurality of template letters with fillable fields, receiving a plurality of customized text elements from a user and a selection of an activity record, associating template letters with the activity, and associating text elements and customized text with the activity to generate customized correspondence. For example, in one embodiment a print control document is generated for printing customized mailers. In one embodiment, the system receives a message and encodes the message. The message may be the location of a hidden gift, for example. The print control document may include the encoded message and the encoded message is included in at least one of the mailers. | 09-25-2008 |
Anthony N. Kuo, Durham, NC US
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20110032533 | Methods and computer program products for quantitative three-dimensional image correction and clinical parameter computation in optical coherence tomography - Methods and computer program products for quantitative three-dimensional (“3D”) image correction in optical coherence tomography. Using the methods and computer program products, index interface (refracting) surfaces from the raw optical coherence tomography (“OCT”) dataset from an OCT system can be segmented. Normal vectors or partial derivatives of the curvature at a refracting surface can be calculated to obtain a refracted image voxel. A new position of each desired refracted image voxel can be iteratively computed. New refracted corrected voxel positions to an even sampling grid can be interpolated to provide corrected image data. In some embodiments, clinical outputs from the corrected image data can be computed. | 02-10-2011 |
20110222020 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Distributed Scanning for Motion Artifact Reduction in Optical Coherence Tomography - Methods of reducing motion artifacts in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) include scanning a sample with a scan pattern to acquire OCT data at a plurality of data locations. The data locations are distributed in the scan pattern across the sample such that at least some spatially adjacent data locations are acquired non-sequentially in time. A profile of the sample corresponding to a sample surface or an aspect of an internal structure of the sample is estimated responsive the OCT data. | 09-15-2011 |
20140241605 | Methods and computer program products for quantitative three-dimensional image correction and clinical parameter computation in optical coherence tomography - Methods and computer program products for quantitative three-dimensional (“3D”) image correction in optical coherence tomography. Using the methods and computer program products, index interface (refracting) surfaces from the raw optical coherence tomography (“OCT”) dataset from an OCT system can be segmented. Normal vectors or partial derivatives of the curvature at a refracting surface can be calculated to obtain a refracted image voxel. A new position of each desired refracted image voxel can be iteratively computed. New refracted corrected voxel positions to an even sampling grid can be interpolated to provide corrected image data. In some embodiments, clinical outputs from the corrected image data can be computed. | 08-28-2014 |
20140354951 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING LOW-ANGLE CIRCUMFERENTIAL OPTICAL ACCESS TO THE EYE - A system for obtaining low-angle circumferential optical access to an eye of a subject. The system includes a light source to generate a beam of light; a beam steering mechanism to steer the beam of light a focusing lens to focus the beam of light; and a contact lens to direct the beam of light into the eye of the subject, the contact lens including a tapered reflective surface to direct the beam of light into the eye of the subject. | 12-04-2014 |
Anyu Kuo, San Jose, CA US
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20130138417 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR MODEL ORDER REDUCTION IN ELECTROMAGNETIC SIMULATION AND MODELING - Methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed for simulating a circuit. The method may comprise a step of providing a network model of the circuit having a plurality of ports, the plurality of ports being associated with one or more net pairs. The method may also comprise combining the plurality of ports into one or more groups based on the net pairs, each group corresponding to a net pair. In addition, the method may comprise calculating, for each group, one or more expansion elements, wherein the one or more expansion elements are associated with a shared property among all ports of the group. Moreover, the method may comprise simulating the circuit using a combination of the expansion elements calculated for each group. | 05-30-2013 |
An-Yu Kuo, San Jose, CA US
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20120316857 | Method for Circuit Simulation - A computer-implemented method for simulating an electrical circuit. The method includes (a) setting a first temperature distribution in the electrical circuit, (b) performing an electrical simulation across the electrical circuit taking into consideration the first temperature distribution, (c) performing a thermal simulation across the electrical circuit taking into consideration a result of the electrical simulation, to obtain a second temperature distribution, and (d) determining whether a criterion for termination the simulation is met. If the criterion is met, terminate the simulation. If the criterion is not met, assign the second temperature distribution to the first temperature distribution, and repeat steps (b), (c), and (d). | 12-13-2012 |
Bertrand J. Kuo, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130191103 | System and Method of Waveform Analysis to Identify and Characterize Power-Consuming Devices on Electrical Circuits - Waveform analysis is performed to identify and characterize power-consuming devices operating on a building electrical circuit. Current waveforms are measured from the building circuit with electrical devices operating thereon. The waveforms are separated into wavelets and analyzed to identify a representative wavelet model which is transmitted to a server for analysis. The server compares the representative wavelet model to a predictive model built from waveform signatures of known electrical devices operating on a circuit. When the predictive model matches the representative wavelet model, the electrical devices contributing to the representative wavelet, their operating mode(s) (e.g., “on”, “off”, “paused”, “hibernating”) and/or their performance state(s) (e.g., normal operation, deterioration, or failure modes) can be identified. This information can be communicated as feedback to the consumer to facilitate more efficient and more cost-effective energy usage. | 07-25-2013 |
Bob Shih Wei Kuo, Chandler, AZ US
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20100127376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROVIDE RF SHIELDING FOR A MEMS MICROPHONE PACKAGE - A semiconductor package has a substrate. An opening is formed through the substrate. A first RF shield is formed around a perimeter of the opening. A first die is attached to the first surface of the substrate and positioned over the opening. | 05-27-2010 |
20120104629 | REVERSIBLE TOP/BOTTOM MEMS PACKAGE - A semiconductor device has a base substrate having a plurality of metal traces and a plurality of base vias. An opening is formed through the base substrate. At least one die is attached to the first surface of the substrate and positioned over the opening. A cover substrate has a plurality of metal traces. A cavity in the cover substrate forms side wall sections around the cavity. The cover substrate is attached to the base substrate so the at least one die is positioned in the interior of the cavity. Ground planes in the base substrate are coupled to ground planes in the cover substrate to form an RF shield around the at least one die. | 05-03-2012 |
Chang Kuo, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130081396 | Dual Energy Solar Thermal Power Plant - A solar energy collector comprises a solid body having a substantially planar solar energy absorbing collecting surface. The solid body has a first thickness at a center portion tapering to a second thickness at each of a pair of opposing edge portions defining a width of the body. A bore extends completely through the body along its length and is aligned along an axis at the center portion. A window transparent at most solar radiation in the visible spectrum and near UV to infrared-red solar energy wavelengths is disposed at a distance from the collecting surface, the window sealed around a periphery of the collecting surface to define a sealed vacuum gap between the collecting surface and the bottom surface of the window. The solar energy collector is a major component of a large scale solar thermal power plant. | 04-04-2013 |
20130239572 | DUAL ENERGY SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT - A solar energy collector comprises a solid body having a substantially planar solar energy absorbing collecting surface. The solid body has a first thickness at a center portion tapering to a second thickness at each of a pair of opposing edge portions defining a width of the body. A bore extends completely through the body along its length and is aligned along an axis at the center portion. A window transparent at most solar radiation in the visible spectrum and near UV to infrared-red solar energy wavelengths is disposed at a distance from the collecting surface, the window sealed around a periphery of the collecting surface to define a sealed nitrogen filled gap between the collecting surface and the bottom surface of the window. The solar energy collector is a major component of a large scale solar thermal power plant. | 09-19-2013 |
Charles C. Kuo, Hillsboro, OR US
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20120153412 | WRITE CURRENT REDUCTION IN SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to the fabrication of spin transfer torque memory elements for non-volatile microelectronic memory devices. The spin transfer torque memory element may include a magnetic tunneling junction connected with specifically sized and/or shaped fixed magnetic layer that can be positioned in a specific location adjacent a free magnetic layer. The shaped fixed magnetic layer may concentrate current in the free magnetic layer, which may result in a reduction in the critical current needed to switch a bit cell in the spin transfer torque memory element. | 06-21-2012 |
20120235274 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE HAVING AN INTEGRATED DOUBLE-WALL CAPACITOR FOR EMBEDDED DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY (EDRAM) AND METHOD TO FORM THE SAME - Semiconductor structures having integrated double-wall capacitors for eDRAM and methods to form the same are described. For example, an embedded double-wall capacitor includes a trench disposed in a first dielectric layer disposed above a substrate. The trench has a bottom and sidewalls. A U-shaped metal plate is disposed at the bottom of the trench, spaced apart from the sidewalls. A second dielectric layer is disposed on and conformal with the sidewalls of the trench and the U-shaped metal plate. A top metal plate layer is disposed on and conformal with the second dielectric layer. | 09-20-2012 |
20130336045 | SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY (STTM) DEVICE WITH HALF-METAL AND METHOD TO WRITE AND READ THE DEVICE - Spin transfer torque memory (STTM) devices with half-metals and methods to write and read the devices are described. For example, a magnetic tunneling junction includes a free magnetic layer, a fixed magnetic layer, and a dielectric layer disposed between the free magnetic layer and the fixed magnetic layer. One or both of the free magnetic layer and the fixed magnetic layer includes a half-metal material at an interface with the dielectric layer. | 12-19-2013 |
20140035041 | TECHNIQUES AND CONFIGURATIONS FOR STACKING TRANSISTORS OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques and configurations for stacking transistors of a memory device. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of fin structures formed on the semiconductor substrate, wherein an individual fin structure of the plurality of fin structures includes a first isolation layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate, a first channel layer disposed on the first isolation layer, a second isolation layer disposed on the first channel layer, and a second channel layer disposed on the second isolation layer, and a gate terminal capacitively coupled with the first channel layer to control flow of electrical current through the first channel layer for a first transistor and capacitively coupled with the second channel layer to control flow of electrical current through the second channel layer for a second transistor. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140092666 | LOW VOLTAGE EMBEDDED MEMORY HAVING CONDUCTIVE OXIDE AND ELECTRODE STACKS - Low voltage embedded memory having conductive oxide and electrode stacks is described. For example, a material layer stack for a memory element includes a first conductive electrode. A conductive oxide layer is disposed on the first conductive electrode. The conductive oxide layer has a plurality of oxygen vacancies therein. A second electrode is disposed on the conductive oxide layer. | 04-03-2014 |
20140092677 | DECREASED SWITCHING CURRENT IN SPIN-TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY - Switching current in Spin-Transfer Torque Memory (STTM) can be decreased. A magnetic memory cell is driven with a first pulse on a write line of the memory cell to heat the cell. The cell is then driven with a second pulse on the write line to set the state of the cell. | 04-03-2014 |
20140117476 | BALANCING ENERGY BARRIER BETWEEN STATES IN PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC TUNNEL JUNCTIONS - Techniques are disclosed for enhancing performance of a perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) by implementing an additional ferromagnetic layer therein. The additional ferromagnetic layer can be implemented, for example, in or otherwise proximate either the fixed ferromagnetic layer or the free ferromagnetic layer of the perpendicular MTJ. In some embodiments, the additional ferromagnetic layer is implemented with a non-magnetic spacer, wherein the thickness of the additional ferromagnetic layer and/or spacer can be adjusted to sufficiently balance the energy barrier between parallel and anti-parallel states of the perpendicular MTJ. In some embodiments, the additional ferromagnetic layer is configured such that its magnetization is opposite that of the fixed ferromagnetic layer. | 05-01-2014 |
20140146592 | LOW VOLTAGE EMBEDDED MEMORY HAVING CATIONIC-BASED CONDUCTIVE OXIDE ELEMENT - Low voltage embedded memory having cationic-based conductive oxide elements is described. For example, a material layer stack for a memory element includes a first conductive electrode. A cationic-based conductive oxide layer is disposed on the first conductive electrode. The cationic-based conductive oxide layer has a plurality of cation vacancies therein. A second electrode is disposed on the cationic-based conductive oxide layer. | 05-29-2014 |
20140167191 | METHOD FOR REDUCING SIZE AND CENTER POSITIONING OF MAGNETIC MEMORY ELEMENT CONTACTS - A method of centering a contact on a layer of a magnetic memory device. In one embodiment, a spacers is formed in an opening surrounding the upper layer and the contact is formed within the spacer. The spacer is formed from an anisotropically etched conformal layer deposited on an upper surface and into the opening. | 06-19-2014 |
20140175575 | PERPENDICULAR SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY (STTM) DEVICE WITH ENHANCED STABILITY AND METHOD TO FORM SAME - Perpendicular spin transfer torque memory (STTM) devices with enhanced stability and methods of fabricating perpendicular STTM devices with enhanced stability are described. For example, a material layer stack for a magnetic tunneling junction includes a fixed magnetic layer. A dielectric layer is disposed above the fixed magnetic layer. A free magnetic layer is disposed above the dielectric layer. A conductive oxide material layer is disposed on the free magnetic layer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140175583 | PERPENDICULAR SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY (STTM) DEVICE HAVING OFFSET CELLS AND METHOD TO FORM SAME - Perpendicular spin transfer torque memory (STTM) devices having offset cells and methods of fabricating perpendicular STTM devices having offset cells are described. For example, a spin torque transfer memory (STTM) array includes a first load line disposed above a substrate and having only a first STTM device. The STTM array also includes a second load line disposed above the substrate, adjacent the first load line, and having only a second STTM device, the second STTM device non-co-planar with the first STTM device. | 06-26-2014 |
20140204661 | MEMORY WITH ELEMENTS HAVING TWO STACKED MAGNETIC TUNNELING JUNCTION (MTJ) DEVICES - A magnetic memory having memory elements each with two magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) devices is disclosed. The devices in each element are differentially programmed with complementary data. The devices for each element are stacked one above the other so that the element requires no more substrate area than a single MTJ device. | 07-24-2014 |
20140299953 | WRITE CURRENT REDUCTION IN SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to the fabrication of spin transfer torque memory elements for non-volatile microelectronic memory devices. The spin transfer torque memory element may include a magnetic tunneling junction connected with specifically sized and/or shaped fixed magnetic layer that can be positioned in a specific location adjacent a free magnetic layer. The shaped fixed magnetic layer may concentrate current in the free magnetic layer, which may result in a reduction in the critical current needed to switch a bit cell in the spin transfer torque memory element. | 10-09-2014 |
20140308760 | PERPENDICULAR SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY (STTM) DEVICE WITH ENHANCED STABILITY AND METHOD TO FORM SAME - Perpendicular spin transfer torque memory (STTM) devices with enhanced stability and methods of fabricating perpendicular STTM devices with enhanced stability are described. For example, a material layer stack for a magnetic tunneling junction includes a fixed magnetic layer. A dielectric layer is disposed above the fixed magnetic layer. A free magnetic layer is disposed above the dielectric layer. A conductive oxide material layer is disposed on the free magnetic layer. | 10-16-2014 |
20140329337 | PERPENDICULAR SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MEMORY (STTM) DEVICE HAVING OFFSET CELLS AND METHOD TO FORM SAME - Perpendicular spin transfer torque memory (STTM) devices having offset cells and methods of fabricating perpendicular STTM devices having offset cells are described. For example, a spin torque transfer memory (STTM) array includes a first load line disposed above a substrate and having only a first STTM device. The STTM array also includes a second load line disposed above the substrate, adjacent the first load line, and having only a second STTM device, the second STTM device non-co-planar with the first STTM device. | 11-06-2014 |
Chengi J. Kuo, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20130247199 | System, method and computer program product for removing null values during scanning - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for scanning data values. Initially, a set of data values are received. Null values between the data values are then removed such that the data values are contiguous. Further, the data values with the null values removed are scanned for the purpose of identifying unwanted data. | 09-19-2013 |
Chen-Yuan Kuo, Gilbert, AZ US
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20120206562 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY RECEIVING IMAGES FROM A PLURALITY OF VIDEO CHANNELS AND FOR ALTERNATELY CONTINUOUSLY TRANSMITTING TO EACH OF A PLURALITY OF PARTICIPANTS IN A VIDEO CONFERENCE INDIVIDUAL IMAGES CONTAINING INFORMATION CONCERNING EACH OF SAID VIDEO CHANNELS - A method and apparatus is provided for video conferencing. The method and apparatus continuously receive frames from a plurality of video channels and alternately continuously transmit to each of a plurality of participants in a video conference individual frames containing information concerning each of the video channels. The method and apparatus only transmits at any given instant new picture data for one of the participants in the video conference. | 08-16-2012 |
Chia Chyuan Kuo, Greenville, NC US
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20100198086 | EXTENDED OPTICAL RANGE SYSTEM FOR MONITORING MOTION OF A MEMBER - A system and method for monitoring a physiological parameter includes a garment that includes a fabric that exhibits both a light transmission property and a light reflection property. The amount of light transmitted through the fabric relative to the amount of light reflected by the fabric changes when the fabric stretches in response to motion, such as the motion induced by physiological activity (e.g., heart rate). The system includes at least one source of radiation having wavelength(s) in the range of 400 to 2200 nanometers and at least one detector responsive to such incident radiation. The source and detector are associated with the fabric such that the reception of incident radiation by the detector is directly affected by a change in the amount of light transmitted through the fabric relative to the amount of light reflected by the fabric when the fabric stretches. A signal processor converts a signal from the detector into a signal representative of at least one predetermined physiological parameter of a wearer of the garment. | 08-05-2010 |
Chien-Hung Kuo, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120012562 | METHOD FOR MACHINING WORKPIECE - A method for machining at least one workpiece with multiple process includes providing a positioning assembly and at least two machining devices, positioning the at least one workpiece on the positioning assembly, positioning the positioning assembly on one of the at least two machining devices and machining the at least one workpiece, and transferring the positioning assembly together with the at least one workpiece on other different machining devices for undergoing different machining processes. | 01-19-2012 |
Ching-Jung Kuo, Marysville, OH US
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20120040027 | FOOD OR BEVERAGE COMPOSITION COMPRISING UNROASTED COFFEE SOLIDS - The present invention relates to a food or beverage composition comprising unroasted coffee solids and arabinogalactans, for example a ready-to-drink beverage. | 02-16-2012 |
20130251854 | FOOD OR BEVERAGE COMPOSITION COMPRISING UNROASTED COFFEE SOLIDS - The present invention relates to a food or beverage composition comprising unroasted coffee solids and arabinogalactans, for example a ready-to-drink beverage. | 09-26-2013 |
Chuan-Hsuan Kuo, San Diego, CA US
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20130142223 | Detecting Format of a Transport Channel - Disclosed are various embodiments of a system and method for determining a transport format of a transport channel. A guiding stream is received on a guiding transport channel and a guided stream is received on a guided transport channel. The guided stream is convolutionally decoded to produce a plurality of Viterbi path metrics. A transport format for the guided transport channel is selected from a predefined plurality of possible transport formats. The predefined plurality of possible transport formats is determined by information provided on the guiding transport channel. The selection of the transport format is based at least in part on a metric computed from a combination of the Viterbi path metrics. | 06-06-2013 |
Chun-Fu Kuo US
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20120291935 | TIRE HAVING SELF-SEALING PROPERTY - The tire of the present invention has self-sealing property. The tire has an inner tire surface, which is formed with a plurality of protrusions. The protrusions are circumferentially distributed over the inner tire surface. A sealing gel layer is disposed on the inner tire surface and at least partially covers the protrusions to form a composite structure. Thereby, the protrusions can spread the force applied on the sealing gel layer while the tire is rotated rapidly. As such, the problems that the sealing gel layer is concentrated or delaminated can be prohibited. | 11-22-2012 |
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Chung-Jung Kuo US
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20100050420 | MAGNETIC ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A manufacturing method of a magnetic element includes the steps of providing a first magnetic material, a second magnetic material, and at least one coil; disposing the coil in a mold; applying the first magnetic material in the coil to form a winding magnetic core; and applying the second magnetic material in the mold to form a magnetic body for covering the winding magnetic core. | 03-04-2010 |
Chung-Ming Kuo, Kingsport, TN US
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20110098464 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHODS OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 04-28-2011 |
20130116425 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116426 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116427 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-09-2013 |
20130131333 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-23-2013 |
20130203982 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 08-08-2013 |
Chun-Hung Kuo, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20120182413 | PLANE-PROJECTION MULTI-PHOTON MICROSCOPY - A novel method and system for conducting wide-field multi-photon microscopy through plane-projection are provided. It has been discovered that the limitations of conventional temporal-focusing techniques, such as single excitation wavelength and low acquisition rates can be resolved utilizing a novel optical set-up in which an optical diffuser is used as the scatterer. The use of such an optical arrangement enables temporal focusing regardless of the central wavelength of laser pukes. In addition, the optical sectioning possible using the disclosed microscopy is comparable to confocal microscopy, and can be robustly achieved by both moderate and high NA objectives at 100-fs puke width. Moreover, the multi-photon excitation efficiency of the disclosed system can be enhanced by lowering the repetition rate of the ultrafast laser light source at constant pulse width and average power. | 07-19-2012 |
Cynthia Kuo, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100049975 | Method and apparatus for secure online transactions - Phishing attacks succeed by exploiting a user's inability to distinguish legitimate websites from spoofed websites. Most prior work focuses on assisting the user in making this distinction; however, users must make the right security decision every time. Unfortunately, humans are ill-suited for performing the security checks necessary for secure site identification, and a single mistake may result in a total compromise of the user's online account. Fundamentally, users should be authenticated using information that they cannot readily reveal to malicious parties. Placing less reliance on the user during the authentication process enhances security and eliminates many forms of fraud. We disclose using a trusted device to perform mutual authentication that eliminates reliance on perfect user behavior, thwarts Man-in-the-Middle attacks after setup, and protects a user's account even in the presence of keyloggers and most forms of spyware. | 02-25-2010 |
Cynthia Y. Kuo, Mountain View, CA US
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20130046738 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING CONFLICTING POINT OF INTEREST INFORMATION - A method to provide an improved method for providing first POI information and second POI information which conflicts with the first POI information, and providing an accuracy confidence level of each of the first POI information and the second POI information. Embodiments may further solicit feedback (e.g. a selection) from a user regarding the user's determination of which of the first POI information and the second POI information is accurate. The method may also include updating the accuracy confidence level of each of the first information and the second information in response to receiving the selection. | 02-21-2013 |
20130054573 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DISPLAYING ITEMS ON MULTIPLE FLOORS IN MULTI-LEVEL MAPS - Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for displaying search results and other points of interest located on multiple floors or levels in a multi-level map. A method may include receiving an input indicating a search criteria. Further, the method may include determining at least one search result position related to the search criteria, and determining a relationship between the at least one search result position and a multi-level map. In addition, the method may further comprise causing, based at least in part on the relationship, a level of the map and the at least one search result position to be displayed as a search result position indicator, wherein the displayed search result position indicator may be presented in a different manners based at least in part on what level the search result position is located. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 02-28-2013 |
20140122462 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DISPLAYING ITEMS ON MULTIPLE FLOORS IN MULTI-LEVEL MAPS - Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for displaying search results and other points of interest located on multiple floors or levels in a multi-level map. A method may include receiving an input indicating a search criteria. Further, the method may include determining at least one search result position related to the search criteria, and determining a relationship between the at least one search result position and a multi-level map. In addition, the method may further comprise causing, based at least in part on the relationship, a level of the map and the at least one search result position to be displayed as a search result position indicator, wherein the displayed search result position indicator may be presented in a different manners based at least in part on what level the search result position is located. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 05-01-2014 |
Cynthia Yu Kuo, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080298587 | Apparatus and method for secure, user-friendly deployment of information - A method of securely deploying information to a device includes placing a device into a shielded structure and exchanging timing messages between a keying device located inside the shielded structure and a beacon located outside of the shielded structure. The shielded structure is closed. The exchange of timing messages is terminated, and upon termination, the keying device transfers the information via one or more shielded messages to the device, and the beacon jams the frequency at which the shielded messages are transferred. The shielded structure is opened, and the keying device and beacon exchange messages to verify the secure deployment of the information. | 12-04-2008 |
David Kuo, Milpitas, CA US
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20140019653 | TRANSMISSION OF MULTIPLE PROTOCOL DATA ELEMENTS VIA A CONNECTOR UTILIZING A DATA TUNNEL - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to transmission of multiple protocol data elements via an interface utilizing a data tunnel over a control channel. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a transmitter or receiver for the transmission or reception of data; a processing element for handling the data of the apparatus; and a connector for the transfer of the data, the connector to connect to a data channel and to connect to a control channel. The processing element is to provide for transfer of data of a first protocol in the control channel, the transfer of data via the control channel including the use of one or more generic commands of the first protocol for the transfer of data of a second protocol. Data of the second protocol is optimized before the data of the second protocol is sent over the first protocol, and the data transfer in the data channel and data transfer in the control channel are simultaneous at least in part. | 01-16-2014 |
David D. Kuo, San Jose, CA US
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20110249075 | Remote Control Operations in a Video Conference - Some embodiments provide a method for allowing a first device that is in a video conference with a second mobile device to remotely control the second mobile device. The method sends images captured by a camera of the first device to the second device. The method receives images captured by a camera of the second device. The method sends a command through a communication channel of a real-time communication session to the second device. The command is for instructing the second device to perform an operation that modifies the images captured by the camera of the second device. | 10-13-2011 |
20110249086 | Image Processing for a Dual Camera Mobile Device - Some embodiments provide a method of processing images for a first camera and a second camera of a mobile device using a shared pipeline. A method receives a first set of images captured by the first camera of the mobile device. The method processes the first set of images using a first configuration of the shared pipeline. The method also receives a second set of images captured by the second camera of the mobile device, and processes the second set of images using a second configuration of the shared pipeline different from the first configuration. | 10-13-2011 |
Eai-Hsin A. Kuo, San Diego, CA US
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20120110367 | Architecture and Method for Eliminating Store Buffers in a DSP/Processor with Multiple Memory Accesses - A method and apparatus for controlling system access to a memory that includes receiving first and second instructions, and evaluating whether both instructions can architecturally complete. When at least one instruction cannot architecturally complete, delaying both instructions. When both instructions can architecturally complete and at least one is a write instruction, adjusting a write control of the memory to account for an evaluation delay. The evaluation delay can be sufficient to evaluate whether both instructions can architecturally complete. The evaluation delay can be input to the write control and not the read control of the memory. A precharge clock of the memory can be adjusted to account for the evaluation delay. Evaluating whether both instructions can architecturally complete can include determining whether data for each instruction is located in a cache, and whether the instructions are memory access instructions. | 05-03-2012 |
Eddy Kuo, Concord, CA US
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20120116728 | CLICK TO ACCEPT AS BUILT MODELING - A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product provide the ability to augment an as-built model. A CAD drawing of a project as well as a digital representation of a physical implementation of the project are obtained. A relationship that maps the digital representation to the CAD drawing is defined/established. A component of the digital representation is identified based on the relationship (e.g., and a database/catalog). Information about the identified component is transmitted to and displayed on a computer (e.g., a mobile device). | 05-10-2012 |
Emery Kuo, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120152896 | HIGH DENSITY PLASMA ETCHBACK PROCESS FOR ADVANCED METALLIZATION APPLICATIONS - A physical vapor deposition (PVD) system and method includes a chamber including a target and a pedestal supporting a substrate. A target bias device supplies DC power to the target during etching of the substrate. The DC power is greater than or equal to 8 kW. A magnetic field generating device, including electromagnetic coils and/or permanent magnets, creates a magnetic field in a chamber of the PVD system during etching of the substrate. A radio frequency (RF) bias device supplies an RF bias to the pedestal during etching of the substrate. The RF bias is less than or equal to 120V at a predetermined frequency. A magnetic field produced in the target is at least 100 Gauss inside of the target. | 06-21-2012 |
Emery Y. Kuo, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120211029 | LOAD LOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PARTICLE REDUCTION - A wafer is substantially discharged in a load lock upon removal from a processing system and prior to storing in a storage compartment. The discharge helps to separate some electrostatically charge particles from the wafers. The particles may be also by creating turbulence inside the load lock during venting and/or purging cycles. These particle removal operations can be performed without significant impact to the overall process throughput. | 08-23-2012 |
Eric E. Kuo, San Jose, CA US
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20110268326 | VIRTUAL CEPHALOMETRIC IMAGING - Virtual cephalometric imaging includes creating a first 3D virtual model and a second 3D virtual model of a patient's dentition. The first 3D virtual model is based on a first impression taken of the patient's dentition at a first time. The second 3D virtual model is based on a second impression taken of the patient's dentition at a second time. The first and the second 3D virtual models are correlated. A 2D image is generated including a first outline representing a position of at least one tooth of the patient's dentition according to the first 3D virtual model and a second outline representing a position of the at least one tooth according to the second 3D virtual model. Generating the 2D image includes positioning the first outline relative to the second outline according to the correlation of the first and the second 3D virtual models. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270588 | INDIVIDUALIZED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT INDEX - Embodiments are provided for using an individualized orthodontic treatment index. One method embodiment includes receiving an initial virtual dental model from a first scan of a patient's dentition, modifying the initial virtual dental model to create a target virtual dental model according to a treatment goal, assigning a number of dental references to the target virtual dental model, receiving a treatment outcome virtual dental model from a second scan of the patient's dentition, mapping the number of dental references from the target virtual dental model to a treatment outcome virtual dental model, and calculating an individualized treatment index score for the treatment outcome virtual dental model according to one or more differences between the target virtual dental model and the treatment outcome virtual dental model based on the number of dental references. | 11-03-2011 |
20120082950 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTRA-ORAL DRUG DELIVERY - Systems and methods are disclosed for intra-oral delivery of drugs. | 04-05-2012 |
20120106812 | SMILE DESIGNER - Various methods and systems for designing a restored smile are provided. One method includes receiving scan data of a patient's teeth, developing a digital model of the patient's teeth via a computing device, where the model represents the patient's teeth based upon the scan data, creating a dental treatment plan to restore one or more teeth from an initial condition to a successive condition, and wherein a final condition of the one or more is based on the one or more teeth having at least one planned additional restorative tooth structure provided therewith. | 05-03-2012 |
20120189971 | DENTAL POSITIONING APPLIANCE HAVING METALLIC PORTION - Embodiments are provided for utilizing metallic portions in dental positioning appliances. One embodiment includes a removable dental positioning appliance having a shell having one or more cavities shaped to receive and reposition one or more teeth from a first orientation to a successive orientation and where at least a portion of the shell is formed from a metallic mesh material. | 07-26-2012 |
20120290269 | PRIORITIZATION OF THREE DIMENSIONAL DENTAL ELEMENTS - The present disclosure includes methods, systems, and devices for prioritization of three dimensional dental elements. One method for prioritizing three dimensional dental elements includes receiving a virtual initial dental data set (IDDS) of teeth having spatial information regarding the positions of a number of teeth in the virtual IDDS with respect to each other for presentation of the teeth in a virtual three dimensional space to be viewed on a user interface, setting prioritization values of a number of elements of one or more of the number of teeth, and prioritizing the number of elements to be selected by a user based upon their prioritization values. | 11-15-2012 |
20130058547 | VIRTUAL CEPHALOMETRIC IMAGING - Virtual cephalometric imaging includes creating a first 3D virtual model and a second 3D virtual model of a patient's dentition. The first 3D virtual model is based on a first impression taken of the patient's dentition at a first time. The second 3D virtual model is based on a second impression taken of the patient's dentition at a second time. The first and the second 3D virtual models are correlated. A 2D image is generated including a first outline representing a position of at least one tooth of the patient's dentition according to the first 3D virtual model and a second outline representing a position of the at least one tooth according to the second 3D virtual model. Generating the 2D image includes positioning the first outline relative to the second outline according to the correlation of the first and the second 3D virtual models. | 03-07-2013 |
20140142897 | FILLING UNDERCUT AREAS OF TEETH RELATIVE TO AXES OF APPLIANCE PLACEMENT - The present disclosure provides computing device implemented methods, computing device readable medium, and molds for filling undercut areas of teeth relative to an axis of placement. Filling undercut areas of teeth relative to an axis of placement can include calculating an undercut area of a tooth relative to an axis of placement of part of a dental appliance over a number of teeth and a height of contour that is defined based on the axis of placement. Filling undercut areas of teeth relative to an axis of placement can also include filling in a part of the undercut area of the tooth with a virtual filler wherein the undercut is filled to within a threshold distance from the tooth that is defined relative to the axis of placement and the height of contour. | 05-22-2014 |
20140280376 | PERSONAL DATA FILE - Personal data file embodiments and methods for creating the same are provided. One personal data file embodiment includes personal information about a subject of the personal data file, provided by a user that controls the personal data file, in at least one of a number of personal information data fields, and an image of the subject including a privacy region, where the privacy region hides a first area of the image and leaves a second area of the image visible. The hidden first area is accessible by a pass code. | 09-18-2014 |
20150078637 | SMILE DESIGNER - Various methods and systems for designing a restored smile are provided. One method includes receiving scan data of a patient's teeth, developing a digital model of the patient's teeth via a computing device, where the model represents the patient's teeth based upon the scan data, creating a dental treatment plan to restore one or more teeth from an initial condition to a successive condition, and wherein a final condition of the one or more is based on the one or more teeth having at least one planned additional restorative tooth structure provided therewith. | 03-19-2015 |
Ethan Kuo, Chicago, IL US
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20120256231 | LOW VOLTAGE PNPN PROTECTION DEVICE - A low voltage protection device that includes a silicon substrate comprises an inner layer of a first dopant type. The device also includes a first outer layer of a second dopant type disposed adjacent a first surface of the inner layer and a second outer layer of the second dopant type disposed adjacent a second surface of the inner layer opposite the first surface. The device further includes a first mesa region disposed in a peripheral region of a first side of the low voltage protection device. The first mesa region includes a first area that includes a peripheral portion of a cathode of the low voltage protection device, the cathode formed by diffusing a high concentration of dopant species of the first type on a first surface of the silicon substrate, and a second area comprising a high concentration of diffused dopant species of the second type. | 10-11-2012 |
20130164923 | LOW VOLTAGE PNPN PROTECTION DEVICE - A low voltage protection device that includes a silicon substrate comprises an inner layer of a first dopant type. The device also includes a first outer layer of a second dopant type disposed adjacent a first surface of the inner layer and a second outer layer of the second dopant type disposed adjacent a second surface of the inner layer opposite the first surface. The device further includes a first mesa region disposed in a peripheral region of a first side of the low voltage protection device. The first mesa region includes a first area that includes a peripheral portion of a cathode of the low voltage protection device, the cathode formed by diffusing a high concentration of dopant species of the first type on a first surface of the silicon substrate, and a second area comprising a high concentration of diffused dopant species of the second type. | 06-27-2013 |
Fonghsu Kuo, Nashua, NH US
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20110045050 | NANOEMULSION FORMULATIONS FOR DIRECT DELIVERY - A nanoemulsion and corresponding methods of making and using systems of single or blended high HLB value surfactant(s) for the emulsification of single or blended oils and vitamin E components in an aqueous phase are provided. The resulting nanoemulsions and methods of administering the nanoemulsions, including a corresponding kit, provide delivery of the nanoemulsions to a patient. | 02-24-2011 |
20110206739 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF NANOEMULSIONS - The disclosure relates to compositions and methods of forming nanoemulsions, e.g., containing an active component, in combination with lipophilic components such as oils, hydrophilic components such as water, and one or more surfactants capable of causing a temperature-dependent phase inversion, such as a nonionic polyethoxylated surfactant. Nanoemulsions containing the active component can be produced having average oil droplet sizes of less than 100 nm, 50 nm, or 25 nm without the need for high energy emulsion forming methods (such as microfluidization) by combining the surfactant and the oil in specified weight ratios (e.g., at least 3:1) prior to forming the nanoemulsion. | 08-25-2011 |
Gee-Hong Kuo US
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20120122988 | 4-(PHENOXYALKYL)THIO)-PHENOXYACETIC ACIDS AND ANALOGS - The invention features 4-((phenoxyalkyl)thio)-phenoxyacetic acids and analogs, compositions containing them, and methods of using them as PPAR delta modulators to treat or inhibit the progression of, for example, dyslipidemia. | 05-17-2012 |
Hai-Chien Kuo, San Jose, CA US
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20120237477 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING POST-MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION DAMAGE - Methods and compositions for treating post-myocardial infarction damage are herein disclosed. In some embodiments, a carrier with a treatment agent may be fabricated. The carrier can be formulated from a bioerodable, sustained-release substance. The resultant loaded carrier may then be suspended in at least one component of a two-component matrix system for simultaneous delivery to a post-myocardial infarction treatment area. | 09-20-2012 |
Hai-Hang Kuo, Granger, IN US
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20100172801 | METHOD FOR UNIFORM APPLICATION OF FLUID INTO A REACTIVE REAGENT AREA - Analytical results obtained with microfluidic devices are improved by providing structural features in areas containing dry supported reagents, the structural features directing the flow of a sample over the area in a predetermined uniform manner and facilitating the purging of air. | 07-08-2010 |
20130004988 | DISPENSING OF A DIAGNOSTIC LIQUID ONTO A DIAGNOSTIC REAGENT - Biological fluid samples are deposited by methods that produce a uniform layer of the sample over a reagent-containing surface. In one embodiment, a nozzle having multiple openings is used to deposit a sample over the reagent-containing surface simultaneously. In an alternative embodiment, single droplets of the sample are deposited in a pattern on the surface, preferably in a sequence of parallel lines. The reaction between the biological sample and the reagents is read from a spectrographic image of the reagent-containing surface obtained by optical methods. | 01-03-2013 |
Hanchang Kuo, Fremont, CA US
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20110231092 | REAL-TIME TRACKING OF DIGITAL CAMERAS AND WIRELESS CAPABLE DEVICES - A portable device such as a camera comprises a wireless tracking unit for tracking the position of the portable device utilizing wireless internet technologies. When enabled, the portable device automatically determines its global position and uploads the position to a tracking server where the position data is saved in a position database. The position data is able to then be accessed at any time by a specified group comprising the user and any specified friends or family of the user upon accessing the tracker server from a personal computer or their portable devices. As a result, members of the specified group are able to track each other's real-time locations and history of locations throughout the world. | 09-22-2011 |
Han-Ping Kuo US
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20090284904 | Curved Display Panel and Method for Manufacturing the same - A curved display panel includes a display module, a first fixing substrate and an adhering material. The display module has a first glass plate. The first glass plate has a first curved surface. The first fixing substrate has a second curved surface facing the first curved surface. The adhering material is connected between the first curved surface and the second curved surface. | 11-19-2009 |
Han-Wen Kuo US
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20110212319 | CARBON NANOTUBE DEVICE AND A WAFER FOR GROWING CARBON NANOTUBE - The invention discloses a carbon nanotube device, comprising a substrate, a catalyst layer formed on the substrate, a porous capping layer formed on the catalyst layer, and a carbon nanotube formed on the porous capping layer. A wafer for growing a carbon nanotube comprises a substrate, a catalyst layer formed on the substrate, and a porous capping layer formed on the catalyst layer, with carbon nanotube growning on the porous capping layer. | 09-01-2011 |
Henry Kuo, Yorba Linda, CA US
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20120081851 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING MULTIPLE HARD DRIVES - A multiple hard drive connection system includes a first backplane, a second backplane, and a card assembly. The first backplane includes a pass-through and a first socket, and couples to a control system such that the first socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The second backplane is adjacent to and spaced apart from the first backplane, includes a second socket aligned with the pass-through, and couples to the control system such that the second socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The card assembly includes a first edge card connected to the first socket and a second edge card extending through the pass-through and connected to the second socket. The card assembly couples to a hard drive such that the hard drive is in electrical communication with the control system via the first backplane, the second backplane, and the card assembly. | 04-05-2012 |
Huel Pei Kuo, Cupertino, CA US
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20120013902 | MULTI-WAVELENGTH RAMAN LIGHT DETECTION FOR DETECTING A SPECIES - An apparatus for detecting at least one species using Raman light detection includes at least one laser source for illuminating a sample containing the at least one species. The apparatus also includes a modulating element for modulating a spatial relationship between the sample and the light beams to cause relative positions of the sample and the light beams to be oscillated, in which Raman light at differing intensity levels are configured to be emitted from the at least one species based upon the different wavelengths of the light beams illuminating the sample. The apparatus also includes a Raman light detector and a post-signal processing unit configured to detect the at least one species. | 01-19-2012 |
Huel Pel Kuo, Cupertino, CA US
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20120274559 | Diffusing light of a laser - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to diffusing light of a multi-mode laser. In one embodiment, the multi-mode laser projects a plurality of modes of light and a diffuser reflects the plurality of modes of light to output a single lobe of light. | 11-01-2012 |
Jason T. Kuo, Naperville, IL US
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20120263294 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY - A system and method is provided for conserving electrical power in a telecommunications facility ( | 10-18-2012 |
Jenke Wu Kuo, San Diego, CA US
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20110307934 | CONTENT LIST TAILORING FOR CAPABILITY OF IPTV DEVICE - An Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) manufacturer and/or IPTV device user may configure and upload the profile of the IPTV into an IPTV server. The IPTV server filters the playable contents delivered to the IPTV as necessary to match downloaded playlists and links with the IPTV profile. | 12-15-2011 |
20110321094 | IPTV EPG LINKING BROADCAST CHANNELS TO INTERNET SOURCES OF SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING - An EPG presented on an IPTV lists broadcast TV programming but when an entry on the EPG is selected, an Internet server, and not the TV broadcast source, is accessed and streams the listed programming to the IPTV. | 12-29-2011 |
20120159549 | SONY EPG AND METADATA SOLUTION WITH MULTIPLE SERVICE SOURCES - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for combining electronic program guide data and metadata input from multiple service providers to a common gateway server that connects to consumer electronics devices. A unified interface enables users of a wide variety of consumer electronics devices to easily manage broadcast contents and network services, typically in real-time. In addition to traditional TV EPG applications such as on-screen menus and program descriptions, channel/program searching, and timer and DVR functions, the embodiments provide enhanced metadata features through an Internet connection, including media explorers, streaming content, recommendations and customized advertisements and related searches, and social networking applications. The server manages metadata format translation, and merges content to transparently switch between content providers. | 06-21-2012 |
20120198508 | MULTIPLE DEVICE IPTV CLOUD-BASED RECORDING AND PLAYBACK - A cloud-based internet protocol television (IPTV) system is described here. In this invention, the cloud acts as a personal video recorder for recording and playback of audio, video, and other content. Communications to and from the cloud are transmitted over IPTV. An allowance for resolution and refresh rate conversion allows for high bandwidth content to be converted into lower bandwidth content. In this way, content stored from a high definition television may be converted to a content stream playable by a smart phone of limited capabilities. By using the cloud as storage, local devices may play only the IPTV streams, without the substantial storage capacities required for high definition video. IPTV-based menus are used to select media for recording and playback. | 08-02-2012 |
20120240161 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) CONTROL BY INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION (IPTV) REMOTE INTERNET ACCESS DEVICES - An Internet protocol television (IPTV) system is driven by a graphical user interface (GUI) controlled by an input device attached to an Internet access device that in turn connects to the GUI over IPTV connections. The input device may be a keyboard, smart phone, iPad, mouse, personal computer, laptop, touch screen, or other generic universal serial bus (USB), IEEE 1394 (FireWire), or other connected device. Connection between the input device and the GUI may be either wired (including, but not limited to USB, IEEE 1394, and Ethernet) or wireless (including, without limitation, infrared (IR), radio frequency, or other form of electromagnetic transmission). Regardless of connection method, the input device acts to operate and command the IPTV GUI so as to navigate and control the IPTV. By appropriate GUI implementations, a single input device may be configured to operate one or more windows on one or more display via IPTV connections. | 09-20-2012 |
20130219006 | MULTIPLE MEDIA DEVICES THROUGH A GATEWAY SERVER OR SERVICES TO ACCESS CLOUD COMPUTING SERVICE STORAGE - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for enabling client devices to transparently access cloud computing services, service storage, and related data via a gateway server that connects to an external network such as the internet or a social network. Data requests are transmitted from at least one client device to the gateway server. The gateway server determines if the data request cannot be satisfied by data stored in its memory, and responsively transmits a second data request to the external network and stores data received in response to the second data request in its memory. The gateway server then satisfies the data request using the stored data, which may include a web computing service, an application program interface, streaming data, metadata, and/or media data. | 08-22-2013 |
20140022461 | INTERNET TV MODULE FOR ENABLING PRESENTATION AND NAVIGATION OF NON-NATIVE USER INTERFACE ON TV HAVING NATIVE USER INTERFACE USING EITHER TV REMOTE CONTROL OR MODULE REMOTE CONTROL - A display device receive icon or application information from an audio visual application module (AVAM) and presents, on the native UI of the display, a selectable AVAM icon according to the information from the AVAM. The AVAM icon is associated with an application on the AVAM. Display input is automatically switched to the AVAM responsive to selection of the icon from the native UI using the display RC, at which point a non-native UI received from AVAM is presented for navigation using the display RC. Input commands are relayed to the AVAM. | 01-23-2014 |
20140059628 | Internet TV Module for Enabling Presentation and Navigation of Non-Native User Interface on TV Having Native User Interface Using Either TV Remote Control or Module Remote Control - A display device such as a TV has both HDMI and IP network interfaces and uses the HDMI interface to exchange IP network parameters with an audio video application module (AVAM) upon HDMI connection. In this way, an IP-based peer-to-peer or client-server network connection can be automatically established to promote faster communication when sharing and executing applications between the devices than is typically available over the CEC link of HDMI. | 02-27-2014 |
20140075319 | ESTABLISHING CLOUD SERVER IN CLIENT DEVICE - Client devices of, e.g., social networking friends can elect to form their own local cloud network for sourcing Internet cloud services to each other. One or more client devices may be configured as a cloud server, downloading from the Internet cloud services it requires or other devices in the local cloud require, to source the services locally. A user may be given the option of trying to access cloud services first through the Internet, and then through the local cloud if the Internet is unavailable, to ensure the most updated service is available, or trying to access cloud services first through the local cloud and then through the Internet if the service is not available locally. | 03-13-2014 |
20140101573 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING USER INTERFACE - A computer implemented method for presenting a user-interface on a device, the method includes the steps of loading an user interface on the device, the user interface having at least one media element, reading a media element including a plurality of object elements, selecting at least one object element within the media element based on a platform information of the device, and presenting a media content of the media element using a parameter set in the at least one object element. | 04-10-2014 |
20140310599 | AUTOMATIC DISCOVERY AND MIRRORING OF SERVER-CLIENT REMOTE USER INTERFACE (RUI) SESSION ON A COMPANION DEVICE AND SYNCHRONOUSLY CONTROLLING BOTH SESSIONS USING RUI ON COMPANION DEVICE - A server sends to a video device such as a TV a remote user interface (RUI) that is presented on the TV and manipulable to send control commands back to the server. A companion device such as a tablet computer discovers the RUI session and is provided by the server with its own RUI, which mirrors that on the TV, modified as appropriate for the screen of the companion device. The server maintains the two RUIs synchronized such that the RUI on the companion mirrors the RUI on the TV. | 10-16-2014 |
20150088957 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MANAGING APPLICATIONS IN MULTIPLE DEVICES - A device and methods are provided for monitoring and updating a network application across devices by an application state manager. In one embodiment, a method includes launching an application state manager by a first device, wherein the application state manager is associated with a network application executed by the his device and identifying, by the first device, one or more devices executing an application state manager associated with the network application, wherein a second device is identified by the first device. The method may further include exchanging, by the first device, data of the application state manager of the first device with data of an application state manager of a second device. | 03-26-2015 |
20150089338 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A NETWORK APPLICATION PROXY AGENT - A system and methods are provided for a network application proxy agent. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting a web page presented by a device, wherein the web page is detected by a network application proxy agent executed by the device, detecting one or more elements of the web page presented by the device, and accessing a configuration table to determine one or more proxy links for one or more detected elements of the web page presented by the device. The method may further include directing, by the network application proxy agent, presentation of the web page by the device based on one or more proxy links associated with the configuration table. | 03-26-2015 |
Jerry W. Kuo, San Jose, CA US
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20130241797 | SWITCHING MULTI-MODE ANTENNA - Methods and apparatus of a switching multi-mode antenna of a user device are described. A switching multi-mode antenna is coupled to receive an RF input from one of at least two radio frequency (RF) feeds via a switch. The switching multi-mode antenna includes multiple antenna structures to communicate information in multiple frequency bands. A first antenna structure is configured to transmit first information in one of the frequency bands and a second antenna structure is configured to receive second information in the same one of the frequency bands. | 09-19-2013 |
Jonathan Kuo, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20110197243 | Cable Set-Top Box With Integrated Cable Tuner and MOCA Support - A cable set-top box system with integrated cable tuners and MoCA may implemented on a single integrated circuit, supporting communication over a shared coaxial cable line. The system may include a memory interface shared by DOCSIS and video/audio subsystems. The system may further include an embedded processor in the MoCA subsystem, enabling autonomous operation of the MoCA subsystem and secure flash memory that is not directly accessible by the DOCSIS subsystem. | 08-11-2011 |
Juhang Kuo, San Dimas, CA US
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20140073282 | Method of displaying fitness data and related fitness system - A method of displaying fitness data on a portable electronic device in communication with a mobile phone includes storing a database in a memory of the mobile phone, the database including geographic data, receiving, with the mobile phone, position signals indicating a current position of the mobile phone, and generating fitness data on the mobile phone according to position signals received by the mobile phone over time. The method also includes transmitting a request from the portable electronic device to the mobile phone for requesting fitness data to be sent from the mobile phone to the portable electronic device, the portable electronic device being separate from the mobile phone, transmitting requested fitness data from the mobile phone to the portable electronic device in response to the request received by the mobile phone, and displaying the requested fitness data on a display of the portable electronic device. | 03-13-2014 |
Kuo-Hua Kuo, Valencia, CA US
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20120296999 | DYNAMIC OBJECT MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL - An extensible communications protocol configured to enable dynamic discovery and management of self-aware devices in a multiple element computing architecture is provided. The protocol enables a message consisting essentially of a destination ID, a source ID, a message type, optional payloads, and a delimiter arrangement. The protocol is based on a scheme which represents structured data. Within the scheme, stacked delimiting characters are used to separate higher level data. Escape sequencers are selected to represent at least the escape character, the delimiting character, and the NULL (nothing at all). | 11-22-2012 |
Lawrence C. Kuo, Gwynedd Valley, PA US
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20110263559 | INDAZOLE COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS KETOHEXOKINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to substituted indazole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and methods of use thereof. The compounds of the present invention are ketohexokinase (KHK) inhibitors, useful for treating or ameliorating a KHK mediated metabolic disorders and/or diseases such as obesity, Type II diabetes mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome X. | 10-27-2011 |
20130040360 | Crystal Structure of the Pro Form of a Matrix Metalloproteinase and an Allosteric Processing Inhibitor - The present invention includes a crystal comprising a complex of the pro form of a matrix metalloprotease (proMMP) and a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits that activation of the proMMP, methods for identifying small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP, and methods of treatment using small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP. The present invention relates to the crystal structure of a complex of proMMP9 bound to a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits activation of proMMP9. The invention further relates to the use of the methods and the crystal and related structural information for designing, selecting and/or optimizing small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit activation of proMMP9 and proMMP9 homologues. The present invention also relates to the use of small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors for the treatment of diseases mediated by inappropriate matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity. | 02-14-2013 |
20130040994 | Methods of Treatment Using Allosteric Processing Inhibitors for Matrix Metalloproteinases - The present invention includes a crystal comprising a complex of the pro form of a matrix metalloprotease (proMMP) and a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits that activation of the proMMP, methods for identifying small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP, and methods of treatment using small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP. The present invention relates to the crystal structure of a complex of proMMP9 bound to a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits activation of proMMP9. The invention further relates to the use of the methods and the crystal and related structural information for designing, selecting and/or optimizing small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit activation of proMMP9 and proMMP9 homologues. The present invention also relates to the use of small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors for the treatment of diseases mediated by inappropriate matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity. | 02-14-2013 |
20130166268 | Crystal Structure of the Pro Form of a Matrix Metalloproteinase and an Allosteric Processing Inhibitor - The present invention includes a crystal comprising a complex of the pro form of a matrix metalloprotease (proMMP) and a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits that activation of the proMMP, methods for identifying small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP, and methods of treatment using small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP. The present invention relates to the crystal structure of a complex of proMMP9 bound to a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits activation of proMMP9. The invention further relates to the use of the methods and the crystal and related structural information for designing, selecting and/or optimizing small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit activation of proMMP9 and proMMP9 homologues. The present invention also relates to the use of small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors for the treatment of diseases mediated by inappropriate matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity. | 06-27-2013 |
Louis Kuo, Portland, OR US
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20100137672 | DEGRADATION OF PHOSPHATE ESTERS BY MOLYBDOCENE AND TUNGSTOCENE DERIVATIVES - Degradation of phosphate esters, particularly neurotoxins and pesticides, is performed using metallocene derivatives, more particularly molybdocene and tungstocene derivatives. A metallocene derivative is hydrolyzed and then reacted with a phosphate ester. The preferred metallocene derivatives are molybdocene and tungstocene derivatives. The phosphate esters can include, but are not limited to, VX, VE, VG, VM, GB, GD, GA, GF, parathion, paraoxon, triazophos, oxydemeton-methyl, chlorpyrifos, fenitrothion and pirimiphos-methyl, representing both chemical warfare agents as well as pesticides and insecticides. | 06-03-2010 |
Lydia Kuo, Arlington, VA US
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20090317376 | Compositions And Methods For Lipo Modeling - Methods for lipomodeling by peripherally administering a modulator of a Y receptor are provided. Methods may comprise reduction of a fat depot by administering a Y receptor antagonist proximally and/or directly to the site of the fat depot. Other methods comprise increasing or stabilizing a fat depot or fat graft by administering a Y receptor agonist proximally and/or directly to the site of the fat depot or fat graft. Also provided are methods for stimulating wound healing by administering a Y receptor agonist proximally to a wound site. | 12-24-2009 |
Mei-Chen Kuo, Denver, CO US
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20080299433 | IMMOBILIZED HETEROPOLY ACIDS AND THE USE OF THE SAME FOR ELECTRODE STABILIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT - The use of fuel cells to produce electricity are known as an environmentally clean and reliable source of energy, and show promise as an automotive power source if the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell can be made less expensive, more durable, reduce or eliminate humidification of the reactive gases, and operate at temperatures encountered during automotive operating conditions. The use of an electro-catalyst formed from heteropoly acids immobilized by a conductive material, such as carbon or platinum black, and stabilizing a metallic black with the immobilized conductive material addressed these automotive fuel cell needs. Coating the fuel cell electrode, polymer electrolyte assembly with a nano-particle catalyst derived from a heteropoly acid provided anodic carbon monoxide tolerance at anodic overpotentials and an active cathodic oxygen reduction. The heteropoly acids can also function as supercapacitor electrode films. | 12-04-2008 |
20140234750 | IMMOBILIZED HETEROPOLY ACIDS AND THE USE OF THE SAME FOR ELECTRODE STABILIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT - The use of fuel cells to produce electricity are known as an environmentally clean and reliable source of energy, and show promise as an automotive power source if the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell can be made less expensive, more durable, reduce or eliminate humidification of the reactive gases, and operate at temperatures encountered during automotive operating conditions. The use of an electro-catalyst formed from heteropoly acids immobilized by a conductive material, such as carbon or platinum black, and stabilizing a metallic black with the immobilized conductive material addressed these automotive fuel cell needs. Coating the fuel cell electrode, polymer electrolyte assembly with a nano-particle catalyst derived from a heteropoly acid provided anodic carbon monoxide tolerance at anodic overpotentials and an active cathodic oxygen reduction. The heteropoly acids can also function as supercapacitor electrode films. | 08-21-2014 |
Michael D. Kuo, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110124947 | METHOD FOR INTEGRATING LARGE SCALE BIOLOGICAL DATA WITH IMAGING - Methods for extracting large scale biological, biochemical or molecular information about an index disease, biological state, or systems from imaging by correlating the imaging features associated with said disease, state or system with corresponding large scale biological data. | 05-26-2011 |
20120220472 | METHOD FOR INTEGRATING LARGE SCALE BIOLOGICAL DATA WITH IMAGING - There is disclosed a method of extracting large scale biological, biochemical or molecular information about an index disease, biological state, or systems from imaging by correlating the imaging features associated with said disease, state or system with corresponding large scale biological data. | 08-30-2012 |
Ming Kuo, Fox Point, WI US
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20090205742 | ORGANIC POLYMER COATINGS FOR WATER CONTAINERS - Water tanks, such as water heaters, are coated with an organic polymer coating, which coating contacts water during use of the water tank. The organic polymer coatings resist corrosion or blistering when used to store or contain water. The water tanks may be made by treating a metal surface prior to application of the organic polymer coating. | 08-20-2009 |
Ming C. Kuo, Fox Point, WI US
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20120297621 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WATER HEATER JACKET - A method for manufacturing a jacket for a storage-type water heater includes applying a coating to a sheet of metal, printing content on the coating to form a printed sheet, and forming the printed sheet into a finished jacket. The coating may be a thin film or may be a layer of paint. The content may be printed with an inkjet printer. | 11-29-2012 |
Ming-Chieh Kuo, San Diego, CA US
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20110254714 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SOFT SYMBOL DETERMINATION - A method for wireless communication is disclosed that includes selecting a plurality of probabilities for a symbol based on a bit-to-symbol mapping; calculating a conditional mean of the symbol based on the plurality of probabilities; and, generating a signal representative of the symbol based on the conditional mean of the symbol. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20120249346 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SOFT SYMBOL DETERMINATION - A method for wireless communication is disclosed that includes selecting a plurality of probabilities for a symbol based on a bit-to-symbol mapping; calculating a conditional mean of the symbol based on the plurality of probabilities; and, generating a signal representative of the symbol based on the conditional mean of the symbol. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. | 10-04-2012 |
Ming-Hsin Kuo, Milpitas, CA US
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20130177015 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONOUS HARDWARE TIME STAMPING - Methods and apparatus that may be used to provide timestamps to physical layer devices are provided. One method includes obtaining a time value from a clock associated with a physical layer device that is communicatively coupled to a primary data packet switch. The method further includes adding a processing time to the time value to generate a timestamp and transmitting the timestamp to a multiplexer circuit. The method further includes writing the timestamp in parallel from the multiplexer circuit to a plurality of external physical layer devices that are communicatively coupled to a secondary data packet switch and are located external to a housing of the secondary data packet switch. | 07-11-2013 |
20150023365 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONOUS HARDWARE TIME STAMPING - Methods and apparatus that may be used to provide timestamps to physical layer devices are provided. One method includes obtaining a time value from a clock associated with a physical layer device that is communicatively coupled to a primary data packet switch. The method further includes adding a processing time to the time value to generate a timestamp and transmitting the timestamp to a multiplexer circuit. The method further includes writing the timestamp in parallel from the multiplexer circuit to a plurality of external physical layer devices that are communicatively coupled to a secondary data packet switch and are located external to a housing of the secondary data packet switch. | 01-22-2015 |
Ming-Shu Kuo, San Ramon, CA US
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20140030893 | METHOD FOR SHRINK AND TUNE TRENCH/VIA CD - A method for etching with CD reduction, an etch layer disposed below a silicon containing mask layer under a patterned organic mask with features with a first CD. Features are opened in the silicon containing mask layer using the patterned organic mask, comprising providing an opening gas with an etchant component and polymerizing component, forming the opening gas into a plasma, and providing a pulsed bias with a pulse frequency between 10 Hz and 1 kHz, which etches features through the silicon containing mask layer with a second CD, which is less than half the first CD, forming a pattern in the silicon containing mask layer. The pattern of the silicon containing mask layer is transferred to the etch layer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140038419 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIAS - A method for forming via holes in an etch layer disposed below a patterned organic mask with a plurality of patterned via holes is provided. The patterned organic mask is treated by flowing a treatment gas comprising H | 02-06-2014 |
20140051256 | ETCH WITH MIXED MODE PULSING - A method for etching a dielectric layer disposed below a patterned organic mask with features, with hardmasks at bottoms of some of the organic mask features is provided. An etch gas is provided. The etch gas is formed into a plasma. A bias RF with a frequency between 2 and 60 MHz is provided that provides pulsed bias with a pulse frequency between 10 Hz and 1 kHz wherein the pulsed bias selectively deposits on top of the organic mask with respect to the dielectric layer. | 02-20-2014 |
20140179106 | IN-SITU METAL RESIDUE CLEAN - A method for forming devices in an oxide layer over a substrate, wherein a metal containing layer forms at least either an etch stop layer below the oxide layer or a patterned mask above the oxide layer, wherein a patterned organic mask is above the oxide layer is provided. The substrate is placed in a plasma processing chamber. The oxide layer is etched through the patterned organic mask, wherein metal residue from the metal containing layer forms metal residue on sidewalls of the oxide layer. The patterned organic mask is stripped. The metal residue is cleaned by the steps comprising providing a cleaning gas comprising BCl | 06-26-2014 |
Paul C. Kuo, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110190386 | Aptamer Inhibitors of Osteopontin and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention polynucleotide aptamers that selectively bind to and inhibit the function of osteopontin, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of use for diagnostics and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with osteopontin. | 08-04-2011 |
Ping Piu Kuo, San Diego, CA US
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20120257270 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FIBER OPTIC PARAMETRIC AMPLIFICATION AND NONLINEAR OPTICAL FIBER FOR USE THEREIN - A high confinement nonlinear optical fiber is provided along with methods of parametric amplification for use thereof. The nonlinear optical fiber may include a plurality of concentric layers which are configured to provide different guiding regimes to low-frequency and high-frequency components through transverse geometry and refractive index profiling, thus reducing waveguide dispersion. The resulting optical fiber provides a parametric device with phase-matching in any spectral region of interest, such that a fiber optic parametric amplifier (FOPA) implementing the optical fiber can amplify in any spectral window of interest. A narrow-band FOPA configured to minimize phase mismatching is also provided for use with the optical fiber, and may be implemented as a light source or a monochromator. | 10-11-2012 |
20130314767 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FIBER OPTIC PARAMETRIC AMPLIFICATION AND NONLINEAR OPTICAL FIBER FOR USE THEREIN - A high confinement nonlinear optical fiber is provided along with methods of parametric amplification for use thereof The nonlinear optical fiber may include a plurality of concentric layers which are configured to provide different guiding regimes to low-frequency and high-frequency components through transverse geometry and refractive index profiling, thus reducing waveguide dispersion. The resulting optical fiber provides a parametric device with phase-matching in any spectral region of interest, such that a fiber optic parametric amplifier (FOPA) implementing the optical fiber can amplify in any spectral window of interest. A narrow-band FOPA configured to minimize phase mismatching is also provided for use with the optical fiber, and may be implemented as a light source or a monochromator. | 11-28-2013 |
20140070072 | OPTICAL FREQUENCY TRACKING AND STABILIZATION BASED ON EXTRA-CAVITY FREQUENCY - Embodiments of the invention provides methods and systems for synthesizing optical signals with high frequency stability. Using a set of external optical signal manipulators and control systems, embodiments of the invention enhance the resolution of any frequency reference and thereby alleviates the needs for ultra-high-Q cavities in frequency-stable optical signal synthesis. The invention consequently improves the performance of any optical signal generator by a substantial margin, while maintaining the system complexity and power dissipation at levels comparable to the original systems. | 03-13-2014 |
20140133815 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATION OF COHERENT FREQUENCY COMBS - Embodiments of the invention provide apparatuses and methods for phase correlated seeding of parametric mixer and for generating coherent frequency combs. The parametric mixer may use two phase-correlated optical waves with different carrier frequencies to generate new optical waves centered at frequencies differing from the input waves, while retaining the input wave coherent properties. In the case when parametric mixer is used to generate frequency combs with small frequency pitch, the phase correlation of the input (seed) waves can be achieved by electro-optical modulator and a single master laser. In the case when frequency comb possessing a frequency pitch that is larger than frequency modulation that can be affected by electro-optic modulator, the phase correlation of the input (seed) waves is achieved by combined use of an electro-optical modulator and injection locking to a single or multiple slave lasers. | 05-15-2014 |
20140178020 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWER-EQUALIZED OPTICAL FREQUENCY COMB GENERATION - An optical device for generating a frequency comb includes an optical source and a first waveguide comprising a nonlinear optical medium operable to mix at least two input optical waves to generate a plurality of first optical waves. The optical device also includes a second waveguide concatenated to the first waveguide and characterized by a first dispersion characteristics and operable to compress the waveforms of the plurality of first optical waves and to reduce a frequency chirp introduced by the first waveguide. The optical device additionally includes a third waveguide concatenated to the second waveguide. The third waveguide comprises a nonlinear optical medium and is operable to mix the plurality of first optical waves to generate a plurality of second optical waves and to increase a total number of second optical waves with respect to a total number of first optical waves. | 06-26-2014 |
20140253915 | COHERENT DUAL PARAMETRIC FREQUENCY COMB FOR ULTRAFAST CHROMATIC DISPERSION MEASUREMENT - A wide-band optical frequency comb is provided to estimate an optical phase shift induced in a dispersive material. In contrast to the conventional techniques that rely on a single tunable laser for extracting the dispersion parameter at different frequencies, the wide-band optical frequency comb uses multiple comb lines for simultaneously evaluating the dispersion induced phase shifts in different frequencies. Since the frequency response of the dispersive material is a phase function, a phase associated with each comb line passed through the material represents a discrete measure of the material frequency response. | 09-11-2014 |
20150015936 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATION OF COHERENT FREQUENCY COMBS - Embodiments of the invention provide apparatuses and methods for phase correlated seeding of parametric mixer and for generating coherent frequency combs. The parametric mixer may use two phase-correlated optical waves with different carrier frequencies to generate new optical waves centered at frequencies differing from the input waves, while retaining the input wave coherent properties. In the case when parametric mixer is used to generate frequency combs with small frequency pitch, the phase correlation of the input (seed) waves can be achieved by electro-optical modulator and a single master laser. In the case when frequency comb possessing a frequency pitch that is larger than frequency modulation that can be affected by electro-optic modulator, the phase correlation of the input (seed) waves is achieved by combined use of an electro-optical modulator and injection locking to a single or multiple slave lasers. | 01-15-2015 |
Richard Lee-Chee Kuo US
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20120021779 | METHOD OF TRANSMITTING PAGING INFORMATION FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND RELATED APPARATUS - A method of transmitting paging information for a network terminal of a wireless communications system including initiating a dedicated paging procedure to transmit dedicated paging information to a user equipment using a high speed downlink operation in a CELL_PCH state. The high speed downlink operation includes reception of a high speed downlink shared channel. | 01-26-2012 |
20120026930 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF SELECTING OPERATING FREQUENCY FOR USER EQUIPMENT IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - In order to prevent from being incapable of receiving Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service, called MBMS hereinafter, service when a user equipment (UE) has a connection for signaling only, the present invention provides a method of selecting an MBMS operating frequency for the UE in a wireless communications system. The method includes determining a radio bearer state of the UE, and switching a current operating frequency of the UE to a preferred frequency corresponding to an MBMS service prioritized by upper layers when the radio bearer state of the UE is in signaling transmission state. | 02-02-2012 |
20120033815 | METHOD OF HANDLING SECURITY KEY CHANGE AND RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of handling security key change for a user equipment in a wireless communication system includes applying a radio resource control procedure to activate key change, where the radio resource control procedure covers two conditions where the key change is accompanied with an authentication and key agreement run and without an authentication and key agreement run. | 02-09-2012 |
Richard T. Kuo, Naperville, IL US
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20090141702 | ACCESS LINK AGGREGATOR - One or more virtual access nodes manage multiple physical links connecting a digital subscriber line access multiplexer and an intelligent network interface device by logically bonding physical ports together into a group. Physical ports bonded in a logical group have equal priority with respect to one another. Thus, no master-slave relationship exists between the physical ports in the logical group. Traffic associated with a site is transmitted over physical links associated with the logical group of physical ports to a customer premises network interface device. The customer premises network interface device subsequently aggregates the received traffic and provides an increased bandwidth to the site over the physical links. The quality of communication is based on the number of operational physical links associated with the logical group. As long as at least one physical link associated with the logical group remains operational, communication will be enabled. | 06-04-2009 |
Roger C. Kuo, South Burlington, VT US
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20130265068 | BUILT-IN SELF-TEST METHOD AND STRUCTURE - A method of testing a semiconductor wafer and a related structure. In various embodiments, a method includes: placing a probe on a first chip on the semiconductor wafer; testing a scribe line automatic built-in self-test (ABIST) for the first chip to search for a fault; progressively testing a subsequent scribe line ABIST for a subsequent chip on the semiconductor wafer in response to determining the ABIST for the first chip does not indicate the fault; moving the probe point to the subsequent chip and retesting the subsequent scribe line ABIST in response to determining the ABIST for the subsequent chip indicates a fault; and testing a further subsequent scribe line ABIST for a further subsequent chip on the semiconductor wafer in response to determining the retesting of the subsequent scribiline ABIST does not indicate a fault in the subsequent scribe line ABIST. | 10-10-2013 |
20130299939 | CHIP IDENTIFICATION PATTERN AND METHOD OF FORMING - Various embodiments disclosed include methods of performing a double exposure process on a level of an integrated circuit (IC) chip to form an IC chip having an embedded electrically measurable identifier. In some cases, the method includes: exposing a level of an integrated circuit (IC) chip using a first mask orientation; subsequently exposing the level of the IC chip using a second mask orientation distinct from the first mask orientation; and developing the level of the IC chip to form an electrically measurable identifier on the IC chip. | 11-14-2013 |
Sen M. Kuo, Dekalb, IL US
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20090147965 | ELECTRONIC PILLOW FOR ABATING SNORING/ENVIRONMENTAL NOISES, HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATIONS, AND NON-INVASIVE MONITORING AND RECORDING - An electronic pillow including a pillow unit encasing at least one error microphone and at least one loudspeaker in electrical connection with a controller unit, the pillow unit also including a power source, and a reference sensing unit including at least one reference microphone in electrical connection with the controller unit, the controller unit including an algorithm for controlling interactions between the error microphone, loudspeaker, and reference microphone. A method of abating unwanted noise, by detecting an unwanted noise with a reference microphone, analyzing the unwanted noise, producing an anti-noise corresponding to the unwanted noise in a pillow, and abating the unwanted noise. Methods of hands-free communication, recording and monitoring sleep disorders, providing real-time response to emergencies, and playing audio sounds. | 06-11-2009 |
20130070934 | ENCASEMENT FOR ABATING ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE, HAND-FREE COMMUNICATION AND NON-INVASIVE MONITORING AND RECORDING - An encasement such as an electronic pillow including a pillow unit encasing at least one error microphone and at least one loudspeaker in electrical connection with a controller unit, the pillow unit also including a power source, and a reference sensing unit including at least one reference microphone in electrical connection with the controller unit, the controller unit including an algorithm for controlling interactions between the error microphone, loudspeaker, and reference microphone. A method of abating unwanted noise, by detecting an unwanted noise with a reference microphone, analyzing the unwanted noise, producing an anti-noise corresponding to the unwanted noise in a pillow, and abating the unwanted noise. | 03-21-2013 |
20130204617 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOISE CANCELLATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR INCUBATORS AND RELATED DEVICES - Systems, apparatuses and methods for integrating adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) with communication features in an enclosure, such as an incubator, bed, and the like. Utilizing one or more error and reference microphones, a controller for a noise cancellation portion reduces noise within a quiet area of the enclosure. Voice communications are provided to allow external voice signals to be transmitted to the enclosure with minimized interference with noise processing. Vocal communications from within the enclosure may be processed to determine certain characteristics/features of the vocal communications. Using these characteristics, certain emotive and/or physiological states may be identified. | 08-08-2013 |
Shihjong J. Kuo, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140019506 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DECIMAL FLOATING-POINT DATA LOGICAL EXTRACTION - Embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing BIDSplit instructions in a computer processor are described. In some embodiments, the execution of a BIDSplit instruction tests the encoding of a binary-integer decimal source value and extracts a sign, exponent, and/or significand into a destination. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019718 | VECTORIZED PATTERN SEARCHING - Embodiments of computer-implemented methods, systems, computing devices, and computer-readable media are described herein for vectorized searching for a pattern P within a set of data T, the pattern P having a length m. In various embodiments, the vectorized search may include a shift of a sliding window into T by a distance d that is greater than m on determination, based on one or more ordered vectorized comparisons of portions of P and T, that no potential match of P is found within the sliding window. In various embodiments, d and m may be positive integers. In various embodiments, the one or more ordered vectorized comparisons may include one or more single instruction multiple data (“SIMD”) instructions supported by the processor. | 01-16-2014 |
20140281418 | Multiple Data Element-To-Multiple Data Element Comparison Processors, Methods, Systems, and Instructions - An apparatus includes packed data registers and an execution unit. An instruction is to indicate a first source packed data that is to include a first packed data elements, a second source packed data that is to include a second packed data elements, and a destination storage location. The execution unit, in response to the instruction, is to store a packed data result that is to include packed result data elements in the destination storage location. Each of the result data elements is to correspond to a different one of the data elements of the second source packed data. Each of the result data elements is to include a multiple bit comparison mask that is to include a different comparison mask bit for each different corresponding data element of the first source packed data compared with the corresponding data element of the second source packed data. | 09-18-2014 |
Shirphone Kuo, San Francisco, CA US
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20120221582 | SETTING AND DISPLAYING PRIMARY OBJECTS FOR ONE OR MORE PURPOSES IN A TABLE FOR ENTERPRISE BUSINESS APPLICATIONS - A system and method adapted to facilitate efficient sorting and displaying of data in a table. An example method includes displaying a table with a first portion of data and a second portion of data; simultaneously applying a first sort rule to the first portion of data (primary database object(s)) and a second sort rule to the second portion of data (secondary database object(s)) in response to user selection of a sort option; and illustrating sorted data via the table, wherein the first sort rule is adapted to cause the first portion of data to appear in one or more predetermined locations in the table relative to the second portion of data. The second portion of data is sorted according to the second sort rule. In a more specific embodiment, primary database objects are sorted via the first sort rule and are not subject to the second sort rule. The first sort rule includes a specification that primary database objects be displayed at a predetermined location in the table, such as in an uppermost position in the table or in an upper most position in a purpose group section of the table. | 08-30-2012 |
Shun-Meen Kuo, Chandler, AZ US
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20090216480 | DEVICE UNDER TEST DE-EMBEDDING - A method of determining the intrinsic electrical characteristics of a device under test (DUT) includes determining a set of test measurements for a test structure including the device and determining test measurements for a number of de-embedding test structures. Based on the test measurements, DUT measurements are determined using both open-short and three-step de-embedding processes. The DUT measurements are combined to determine an imperfection error, which is used to adjust the calculations of a four-port de-embedding method. The adjusted calculations provide for a more accurate measurement of the parasitic elements in the test structure, thereby improving the determination of the intrinsic electrical characteristics of the device. | 08-27-2009 |
20140001582 | FILM-ASSIST MOLDED GEL-FILL CAVITY PACKAGE WITH OVERFLOW RESERVOIR | 01-02-2014 |
Steven I. Kuo, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130326251 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERY FROM LOW POWER STATE - A method and apparatus for recovering from a low power state in a computing system is disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, the computing system enters the low power state from a standard power state after an activity detector indicates a user controlled peripheral device connected to the computer system has been inactive for a period of time. To enter the low power state, the method disconnects the user controlled peripheral device from a host controller, while continuing to supply power to the user controlled peripheral device and shutting off power to the host controller. The method returns the computer system to the standard power state when the activity detector indicates the user controlled peripheral device has become active. To return to the standard power state, power is restored to the host controller and the user controlled peripheral device is reconnected to the host controller. | 12-05-2013 |
Tim Kuo, Santa Clara, CA US
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20130120885 | LOW NOISE ESD PROTECTION FOR SOCs WITH ANALOG OR RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES - Systems and methods are disclosed to reduce pin count in an integrated circuit with digital and analog circuits on-chip by receiving power (VDD) input at a digital power input pad that provides electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection but substantially no current for on-chip analog circuits; filtering noise from the digital power input pad with a filter; and coupling a low noise analog power input pad internal to the integrated circuit to the filter and an analog circuit or a low noise singled ended radio frequency circuit without requiring an external analog power pin. | 05-16-2013 |
Tom Tsowei Kuo, San Diego, CA US
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20130282951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE BOOTING AND DEBUGGING OF SOC DEVICES - Disclosed are systems, methods and computer program products for secure rebooting and debugging a peripheral subsystem of a system on a chip (SoC) device. According to one aspect of the method, when an application processor of the SoC device detects crash of the peripheral subsystem, the application processor loads a secure boot agent into SoC memory. The secure boot agent is configured to access a secure memory region of the peripheral subsystem containing memory dump data associated with the peripheral subsystem. The secure memory region is inaccessible to the application processor. The Secure boot agent encrypts the memory dump data in the secure memory region and opens the secure memory region for access to the application processor. The application processor accesses the secure memory region and collects the encrypted memory dump data. The application processor then forwards the encrypted memory dump data to a third party for debugging purposes. | 10-24-2013 |
Tung-Hsiung Kuo US
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20090255853 | Novel energy efficient and throughput enhancing extractive process for aromatics recovery - An energy efficient, high throughput process for aromatics recovery can be readily implemented by revamping existing sulfolane solvent extraction facilities, or constructing new ones, so as to incorporate unique process operations involving liquid-liquid extraction and extractive distillation. Current industrial sulfolane solvent based liquid-liquid extraction processes employ a liquid-liquid extraction column, an extractive stripping column, a solvent recovery column, a raffinate wash column, and a solvent regenerator. The improved process for aromatic hydrocarbon recovery from a mixture of aromatic and non-aromatic hydrocarbons requires transformation of the extractive stripping column into a modified extractive distillation column. The revamping incorporates the unique advantages of liquid-liquid extraction and extractive distillation into one process to significantly reduce energy consumption and increase process throughput. The revamp entails essentially only piping changes and minor equipment adjustments of the original liquid-liquid extraction facility, and is therefore, reversible. | 10-15-2009 |
William T. Kuo, Redwood City, CA US
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20130053838 | INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDED FILTER REMOVAL - An interventional radiologic device for removal of an embedded filter is provided. The device distinguishes a laser sheath with optical fibers for applying ablation energy to tissue. A removable introducer is movable within the lumen of the laser sheath and has at least two open channels to run wires. One or more sheath detachable modular adapters are used for providing ablation energy, force sensing and/or preventing bleeding. The distal open end of the laser sheath is preferably beveled with an angle up to 45 degrees. In one aspect, the introducer has a bulb-like tip, which fits against the distal end the laser sheath, yet can still be removed from the laser sheath via its proximal end. This device can be inserted over two wires simultaneously thereby allowing insertion over a wire loop configuration used to engage the apex of embedded IVC filters. | 02-28-2013 |
Yanfu Kuo, West Lafayette, IN US
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20130114965 | TONE REPRODUCTION CURVE ERROR REDUCTION - Control para met of a printing device are optimized using a process model to reduce a process tone reproduction curve (TRC) error between a process TRC and a desired TRC. Tone-corrected halftone levels for the printing device are generated using a sensor model to reduce a printing device TRC error between a TRC of the printing device and the desired TRC, based on color patches printed by the printing device using the control parameters as have been optimized, as measured by one or more sensors of the printing device. | 05-09-2013 |