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Kais Almarzouck, Tustin, CA US
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20110184243 | ENDOSCOPE WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LIGHT SOURCES - Disclosed are systems and methods involving an endoscope system having a plurality of different illumination sources. Such illumination sources can be controlled to provide various illumination effects. In certain embodiments, illumination sources can be controlled so that resulting outputs can be combined to yield, for example, an intensity profile that approximates a desired source such as a Xenon lamp. In certain embodiments, illumination sources can be activated in sequence so as to allow, for example, use of a monochromatic detector to generate a color image. In certain embodiments, illumination sources can be controlled so as to allow switching between two or more illumination modes. | 07-28-2011 |
Kais Almarzouk, Tustin CA
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20110263941 | ENDOSCOPE DESIGNS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Various embodiments of the present invention comprise endoscopes for viewing inside a cavity of a body such as a vessel like a vein or artery. These endoscopes may include at least one solid state emitter such as a light emitting diode (LED) that is inserted into the body cavity to provide illumination therein. Certain embodiments of the invention comprise disposable endoscopes that can be fabricated relatively inexpensively such that discarding these endoscopses after a single use is cost-effective. The endoscope may comprise a lens holder on a distal end of the endoscope for collection of light reflected from surfaces within the body in which the endoscope is inserted. This lens holder may have an inner cavity through which light passes along an optical path. Reflective surfaces on sidewalls of the inner cavity may direct light along this optical path. The endoscope may further comprise an elongated support structure for supporting a plurality of lenses disposed along the optical path. This optical path may lead to a detector onto which images are formed. | 10-27-2011 |
Kais Almarzouk, Tustin, CA US
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20110181709 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING WITH MONOCHROMATIC DETECTOR - Disclosed are systems and methods for obtaining color endoscopic images with a monochromatic detector. In certain embodiments, such a monochromatic detector can provide beneficial features such as high resolution capability. In certain embodiments, a number of different color light sources can be controlled separately so as to allow sequential illumination of an object with the different color lights. Images obtained from such sequential illumination can be combined to yield a color image. Various configurations and examples for facilitating such a process are disclosed. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184239 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISABLING AN ENDOSCOPE AFTER USE - Various embodiments comprise endoscopes for viewing inside a cavity of a body such as a vessel like a vein or artery. These endoscopes may include a usage detector and a disabling device coupled to the usage detector, wherein the disabling device is configured to disable the endoscope at least partly in response to an electrical, optical, and/or mechanical output from the usage detector. | 07-28-2011 |
20130345507 | ENDOSCOPE DESIGNS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Various embodiments of the present invention comprise endoscopes for viewing inside a cavity of a body such as a vessel like a vein or artery. These endoscopes may include at least one solid state emitter such as a light emitting diode (LED) that is inserted into the body cavity to provide illumination therein. Certain embodiments of the invention comprise disposable endoscopes that can be fabricated relatively inexpensively such that discarding these endoscopses after a single use is cost-effective. The endoscope may comprise a lens holder on a distal end of the endoscope for collection of light reflected from surfaces within the body in which the endoscope is inserted. This lens holder may have an inner cavity through which light passes along an optical path. Reflective surfaces on sidewalls of the inner cavity may direct light along this optical path. The endoscope may further comprise an elongated support structure for supporting a plurality of lenses disposed along the optical path. This optical path may lead to a detector onto which images are formed. | 12-26-2013 |
Kais Atallah, South Yorkshire GB
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20110037333 | VARIABLE MAGNETIC GEARS - A magnetic gear comprising: a first movable member having a first set of magnetic poles, a second movable member having a second set of magnetic poles, and a third movable member having a set of pole pieces; wherein the first and second members have magnetic poles at different spacings and the pole pieces are arranged to modulate the magnetic field acting between the magnetic poles, and control means arranged to control rotation of one of the members so as to vary the gear ratio between the other two members. | 02-17-2011 |
20110042965 | WIND TURBINE POWER TRAIN - A wind turbine power train comprising a turbine rotor stage and drive shaft; an electric generator stage connected to the turbine rotor stage and a power electronic converter stage connected to the electric generator stage; wherein the electric generator stage comprises an electrical machine with integral magnetic gearing, an output of the electric generator stage being AC electrical power. | 02-24-2011 |
20110163623 | ELECTRICAL MACHINES - Embodiments provide an electrical machine, comprising: first and second moveable elements arranged to interact in a magnetically geared manner via a magnetic field created, at least in part, by a first electrical winding arrangement associated with the first moveable element; and a second electrical winding arrangement which is arranged to interact magnetically with a fundamental harmonic of a magnetic field created by the first electric winding arrangement associated with the first moveable element. | 07-07-2011 |
Kais Atallah, Sheffield GB
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20100207472 | MAGNETIC GEAR - Embodiments of the present invention relate to magnetic gears comprising a pair of rotors magnetically coupled in a geared manner via a magnetic space harmonic generated as a consequence of varying an air gap between sets of permanent magnets. | 08-19-2010 |
20100283345 | ELECTRICAL MACHINES - Embodiments provide an electrical machine bearing first and second pluralities of permanent magnets having different number of pole pairs, a plurality of pole-pieces that enable the magnetic interaction between the pluralities of permanent magnets, and winding that couples with the first/fundamental harmonic of the first plurality of permanent magnets to enable electromechanical energy conversion. | 11-11-2010 |
20110012458 | MAGNETIC DRIVE SYSTEMS - A magnetic drive system comprising three members, a first and second of which form an input member and an output member each arranged to rotate relative to the third member, wherein two of the members have respective sets of permanent magnets, the two sets having different numbers of magnetic poles, and the other of the members comprises a cylindrical body having a plurality of pole pieces embedded therein, the pole pieces being arranged to modulate the magnetic field acting between the magnets, and wherein one of the pole pieces is of varying radial thickness. | 01-20-2011 |
20110057456 | DRIVES FOR SEALED SYSTEMS - A drive for a sealed magnetically geared system comprising a housing defining a sealed chamber, a driving member including a first set of magnets, and a driven member comprising a second set of magnets, one of the members being located inside the chamber, wherein the first and second sets of magnets are arranged to produce different numbers of magnetic poles, and the housing includes a wall extending between the members and supporting a plurality of pole pieces which are arranged to modulate the magnetic field acting between the magnets. | 03-10-2011 |
20110115326 | ELECTRICAL MACHINES - Embodiments of the present invention provide an electrical machine comprising a first moveable element having a first plurality of permanent magnets associated therewith, a winding arranged generally adjacent to the first moveable element, wherein the winding is arranged to interact magnetically with a magnetic field of the permanent magnets associated with the first moveable element; a second plurality of permanent magnets; a second moveable element arranged adjacent to the first moveable element and having a plurality of a plurality of pole-pieces associated therewith, wherein the pole pieces are arranged to modulate the fields of the first and second pluralities of permanent magnets to enable magnetic coupling there-between, such that the first and second moveable elements move in a magnetically geared manner. | 05-19-2011 |
20110127869 | MAGNETIC GEAR - Embodiments of the present invention relate to magnetic gears comprising first and second moveable members arranged to interact in a magnetically geared manner via a first electrical winding arrangement arranged to generate, at least in part, a first magnetic flux having a first number of pole-pairs, and one or more pole-pieces arranged to modulate the first magnetic flux to interact with a second magnetic flux having a second number of pole-pairs, wherein the first number of pole-pairs is less than the second number of pole-pairs. | 06-02-2011 |
20110133594 | MAGNETIC POLE-PIECE STRUCTURE - In order to provide a magnetic pole-piece having good immunity to eddy currents whilst providing a high torque rating there is provided a magnetic pole-piece ( | 06-09-2011 |
20120146442 | ELECTRICAL MACHINES - Embodiments provide an electrical machine bearing first and second pluralities of permanent magnets having different number of pole pairs, a plurality of pole-pieces that enable the magnetic interaction between the pluralities of permanent magnets, and winding that couples with the first/fundamental harmonic of the first plurality of permanent magnets to enable electromechanical energy conversion. | 06-14-2012 |
20150069871 | MAGNETIC GEAR WITH FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS ARRANGED TO INTERACT IN A MAGNETICALLY GEARED MANNER - Embodiments of the present invention relate to magnetic gears comprising first and second moveable members arranged to interact in a magnetically geared manner via a first electrical winding arrangement arranged to generate, at least in part, a first magnetic flux having a first number of pole-pairs, and one or more pole-pieces arranged to modulate the first magnetic flux to interact with a second magnetic flux having a second number of pole-pairs, wherein the first number of pole-pairs is less than the second number of pole-pairs. | 03-12-2015 |
Kais Azzouzi, Daejeon KR
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20110154150 | FAST STOCHASTIC DECODE METHOD FOR LOW DENSITY PARITY CHECK CODE - Provided is a fast stochastic decoding method for a low density parity check (LDPC) code. The decoding method may include decoding the LDPC code based on an LDPC decoding scheme, using a message expressed by a log-likelihood ratio (LLR) value. | 06-23-2011 |
Kais Belgaied, San Francisco, CA US
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20120198465 | System and Method for Massively Multi-Core Computing Systems - A system and method for massively multi-core computing are provided. A method for computer management includes determining if there is a need to allocate at least one first resource to a first plane. If there is a need to allocate at least one first resource, the at least one first resource is selected from a resource pool based on a set of rules and allocated to the first plane. If there is not a need to allocate at least one first resource, it is determined if there is a need to de-allocate at least one second resource from a second plane. If there is a need to de-allocate at least one second resource, the at least one second resource is de-allocated. The first plane includes a control plane and/or a data plane and the second plane includes the control plane and/or the data plane. The resources are unchanged if there is not a need to allocate at least one first resource and if there is not a need to de-allocate at least one second resource. | 08-02-2012 |
Kais Gzara, Tunis TN
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20100238763 | SINGLE WELL RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - An apparatus and a method for characterizing parts of a reservoir surrounding a borehole are provided including using at least one transmitter to emit a probing signal into the borehole and at least one receiver to receive a signal representing a response of the formation to the probing signal, with the distance separating the transmitter and the receiver being variable while suspended in the borehole using for example an apparatus which can be decoupled in the borehole into a stationary and a mobile section, carrying transmitter and receiver. | 09-23-2010 |
20130268201 | FORMATION COMPOSITIONAL EVALUATION USING NORMALIZED DIFFERENTIAL DATA - A method for determining compositional data for fluids within a geological formation having a borehole therein may include collecting first and second dataset snapshots of the geological formation based upon measurements from the borehole at respective different first and second times, and with the borehole subject to fluid injection between the first and second times to displace fluids in the geological formation adjacent the borehole. The method may further include generating a differential dataset based upon the first and second dataset snapshots, normalizing the differential dataset to generate a normalized differential dataset, determining vertices defining a geometric shape and corresponding to respective different displaced fluid signatures based upon the normalized differential dataset, and determining displaced compositional data with respect to the different displaced fluid signatures based upon a position of a datapoint from the normalized differential dataset on the geometric shape. | 10-10-2013 |
20130338926 | FORMATION VOLUMETRIC EVALUATION USING NORMALIZED DIFFERENTIAL DATA - A method for determining volumetric data for fluid within a geological formation is provided. The method includes collecting first and second dataset snapshots of the geological formation based upon measurements from the borehole at respective different first and second times and generating a differential dataset based upon the first and second dataset snapshots. Multiple points are determined within the differential dataset, including a first point representing a first displaced fluid, a second point representing a second displaced fluid, and an injected fluid point that corresponds to properties of the injected fluid. A further third point is determined based on at least one other property of the displaced fluid, and a volumetric composition of the displaced fluids is determined based upon the differential dataset, the first point, and second point, and third point. | 12-19-2013 |
20140114576 | IDENTIFYING FORMATION, MATRIX AND FLUID RELATED CHARACTERISTICS FROM SUBSURFACE DATA USING FACTOR ANALYSIS - A method of interpreting petrophysical measurement data include arranging measurements of at least one physical property of formations into a matrix representing the measurements and selecting a range of number of unobserved factors or latent variables for factor analysis. Factor analysis is performed on the measurement matrix and comprises performing factorization of measurements matrix into a number of factors and performing rotation of the factorization results. Whether the factor loadings for each factor have achieved a “simple structure” is determined and either each of the selected number of factors is associated with a physical parameter of the formations, or one is added to the number of factors and factor analysis and rotation are repeated until factor loadings of all factors have achieved “simple structure” such that the each of the number of factors is associated with a physical property of the formations. | 04-24-2014 |
Kais Gzara, El-Menzah TN
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20090177403 | Logging While Drilling System - A logging-while-drilling system for efficiently providing a reliable measurement of various petrophysical properties of subsurface earth formations. The logging-while-drilling system generally includes drilling a wellbore within an earth formation, circulating a fluid within the wellbore and injecting it inside the earth formation under pressure, taking a first measurement of the earth formation as altered by the injected fluid within the earth formation during an initial stage of drilling the wellbore, taking a second measurement of the earth formation as altered by the injected fluid within the earth formation during a later stage after the initial stage of drilling the wellbore and determining a zero-time state measurement of the earth formation from a combination of the first measurement and the second measurement, wherein the zero-time state measurement represents the earth formation prior to drilling the wellbore, and determining an infinite-time state measurement of the earth formation from another combination of the first measurement and the second measurement, wherein the infinite-time state measurement represents the earth formation as altered by the injected fluid within the earth formation, assuming the injection had continued indefinitely. Different combinations of the zero-time state measurement, the first measurement, the second measurement, and the infinite-time state measurement, are used to determine the petrophysical parameters of the earth formation, such as but not limited to, volumetric composition, permeability, wettability, and reservoir rock-type. | 07-09-2009 |
Kais Maamar, Essen DE
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20130205997 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ON-SITE MEDICAL GAS PRODUCTION PLANT AND ASSOCIATED PLANT - The invention relates to a method for operating a plant ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130205999 | ON-SITE MEDICAL GAS PRODUCTION PLANT AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD - The invention relates to an on-site medical gas production plant ( | 08-15-2013 |
Kais Maayah, Cupertino, CA US
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20100119144 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UTILIZING DESIGN DATA IN COMBINATION WITH INSPECTION DATA - Various methods and systems for utilizing design data in combination with inspection data are provided. One computer-implemented method for binning defects detected on a wafer includes comparing portions of design data proximate positions of the defects in design data space. The method also includes determining if the design data in the portions is at least similar based on results of the comparing step. In addition, the method includes binning the defects in groups such that the portions of the design data proximate the positions of the defects in each of the groups are at least similar. The method further includes storing results of the binning step in a storage medium. | 05-13-2010 |
20110286656 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UTILIZING DESIGN DATA IN COMBINATION WITH INSPECTION DATA - Various methods and systems for utilizing design data in combination with inspection data are provided. One computer-implemented method for binning defects detected on a wafer includes comparing portions of design data proximate positions of the defects in design data space. The method also includes determining if the design data in the portions is at least similar based on results of the comparing step. In addition, the method includes binning the defects in groups such that the portions of the design data proximate the positions of the defects in each of the groups are at least to similar. The method further includes storing results of the binning step in a storage medium. | 11-24-2011 |
Kais Maayah, San Jose, CA US
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20090041332 | METHODS FOR GENERATING A STANDARD REFERENCE DIE FOR USE IN A DIE TO STANDARD REFERENCE DIE INSPECTION AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING A WAFER - Methods for generating a standard reference die for use in a die to standard reference die inspection and methods for inspecting a wafer are provided. One computer-implemented method for generating a standard reference die for use in a die to standard reference die inspection includes acquiring output of an inspection system for a centrally located die on a wafer and one or more dies located on the wafer. The method also includes combining the output for the centrally located die and the one or more dies based on within die positions of the output. In addition, the method includes generating the standard reference die based on results of the combining step. | 02-12-2009 |
20100329540 | METHODS FOR GENERATING A STANDARD REFERENCE DIE FOR USE IN A DIE TO STANDARD REFERENCE DIE INSPECTION AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING A WAFER - Methods for generating a standard reference die for use in a die to standard reference die inspection and methods for inspecting a wafer are provided. One computer-implemented method for generating a standard reference die for use in a die to standard reference die inspection includes acquiring output of an inspection system for a centrally located die on a wafer and one or more dies located on the wafer. The method also includes combining the output for the centrally located die and the one or more dies based on within die positions of the output. In addition, the method includes generating the standard reference die based on results of the combining step. | 12-30-2010 |
Kais Mabrouk, Montereau Fault-Yonne FR
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20110133830 | DEMODULATION CIRCUIT - The circuit ( | 06-09-2011 |
Kais Sfar, Mulheim An Der Ruhr DE
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20100054927 | Steam Turbine Having Bearing Struts - A steam turbine having an exhaust-steam casing for directing an exhaust-steam mass flow, a shaft bearing for mounting a turbine shaft, and at least two bearing struts, by means of which the shaft bearing is fastened to the exhaust-steam casing, is characterized according to the invention in that each of the at least two bearing struts has a cooling cavity arranged in the respective bearing strut for directing a coolant, and the cooling cavities of the at least two bearing struts are connected in a fluidically conductive manner via a closed-off connecting cavity in the region of the shaft bearing. | 03-04-2010 |
Kais Younan, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100006142 | Deposition apparatus for improving the uniformity of material processed over a substrate and method of using the apparatus - Deposition apparatus for uniformly forming material on a substrate in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is provided. The deposition apparatus includes an energy source, an electrode in a facing, spaced relationship with respect to the substrate, and interface structure joined to the electrode. The interface structure is configured to electrically couple energy from the energy source through and about the interface structure to the electrode for formation of a substantially uniform electric field between the electrode and a predetermined area of the substrate when the interface structure is supplied with energy from the energy source. | 01-14-2010 |
20100200408 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE SOLUTION DEPOSITION OF HIGH QUALITY OXIDE MATERIAL - A metal and oxygen material such as a transparent electrically conductive oxide material is electro deposited onto a substrate in a solution deposition process. Process parameters are controlled so as to result in the deposition of a high quality layer of material which is suitable for use in a back reflector structure of a high efficiency photovoltaic device. The deposition may be carried out in conjunction with a masking member which operates to restrict the deposition of the metal and oxygen material to specific portions of the substrate. In particular instances the deposition may be implemented in a continuous, roll-to-roll process. Further disclosed are semiconductor devices and components of semiconductor devices made by the present process, as well as apparatus for carrying out the process. | 08-12-2010 |
20100200409 | SOLUTION DEPOSITION AND METHOD WITH SUBSTRATE MAKING - A metal and oxygen material such as a transparent electrically conductive oxide material is electro deposited onto a substrate in a solution deposition process. Process parameters are controlled so as to result in the deposition of a high quality layer of material which is suitable for use in a back reflector structure of a high efficiency photovoltaic device. The deposition may be carried out in conjunction with a masking member which operates to restrict the deposition of the metal and oxygen material to specific portions of the substrate. In particular instances the deposition may be implemented in a continuous, roll-to-roll process. Further disclosed are semiconductor devices and components of semiconductor devices made by the present process, as well as apparatus for carrying out the process. | 08-12-2010 |
Kais Zrelli, Paris FR
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20140370611 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE REACTION MECHANISM OF A REACTION AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE - The method according to the invention includes choosing a reaction presumed reaction mechanism; selecting, for said mechanism, at least one first function characteristic of a thermokinetic property that is invariant with the periodic variation frequency of a control parameter influencing said reaction, the first characteristic function being calculated at least from first-order oscillation amplitudes of the concentration of at least one of the species involved in said reaction. The method includes calculating a plurality of values of the first characteristic function from first-order oscillation amplitudes obtained experimentally and analyzing the calculated values of the first characteristic function to determine whether the first characteristic function is constant based on the calculated values, and if the first characteristic function is constant, assigning the presumed mechanism to said reaction. | 12-18-2014 |