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Channing Ahn, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20100074832 | METHODS FOR PURIFYING CARBON MATERIALS - Methods of purifying samples are provided that are capable of removing carbonaceous and noncarbonaceous impurities from a sample containing a carbon material having a selected structure. Purification methods are provided for removing residual metal catalyst particles enclosed in multilayer carbonaceous impurities in samples generate by catalytic synthesis methods. Purification methods are provided wherein carbonaceous impurities in a sample are at least partially exfoliated, thereby facilitating subsequent removal of carbonaceous and noncarbonaceous impurities from the sample. Methods of purifying carbon nanotube-containing samples are provided wherein an intercalant is added to the sample and subsequently reacted with an exfoliation initiator to achieve exfoliation of carbonaceous impurities. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100190059 | HIGH-CAPACITY NANOSTRUCTURED GERMANIUM-CONTAINING MATERIALS AND LITHIUM ALLOYS THEREOF - Electrodes comprising an alkali metal, for example, lithium, alloyed with nanostructured materials of formula Si | 07-29-2010 |
Chuljin Ahn, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090287415 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INCREASING LOCATION BASED SERVICE ACCURACY - A method of increasing location based service accuracy by correcting location data associated with a fixed source using a mobile communication device. The method includes the step of receiving, on the mobile communication device, a first set of location data. The first set of location data is originated from the fixed source such that if the location data is accurate, a physical location of the mobile communication device can be determined. The fixed source has a stored physical address which is updateable by an operator. At least a portion of the first set of location data derives from the stored physical address. The method further includes the steps of determining whether the first set of location data is accurate, and transmitting an error report to the operator when the first set of location data is inaccurate. | 11-19-2009 |
David Ahn, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090063426 | IDENTIFICATION OF SEMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN REPORTED SPEECH - Methods and computer-readable media for associating words or groups of words distilled from content, such as reported speech or an attitude report, of a document to form semantic relationships collectively used to generate a semantic representation of the content are provided. Semantic representations may include elements identified or parsed from a text portion of the content, the elements of which may be associated with other elements that share a semantic relationship, such as an agent, location, or topic relationship. Relationships may also be developed by associating one element that is in relation to, or is about, another element, thereby allowing for rapid and effective comparison of associations found in a semantic representation with associations derived from queries. The semantic relationships may be determined based on semantic information, such as potential meanings and grammatical functions of each element within the text portion of the content. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090070322 | BROWSING KNOWLEDGE ON THE BASIS OF SEMANTIC RELATIONS - Computer-readable media and computer systems for conducting semantic processes to facilitate navigation of search results that include sets of tuples representing facts associated with content of documents in response to queries for information. Content of documents is accessed and semantic structures are derived by distilling linguistic representations from the content. Groups of two or more related words, called tuples, are extracted from the documents or the semantic structures. Tuples can be stored at a tuple index. Representations of the relational tuples are displayed in addition to documents retrieved in response to a query. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090076799 | Coreference Resolution In An Ambiguity-Sensitive Natural Language Processing System - Technologies are described herein for coreference resolution in an ambiguity-sensitive natural language processing system. Techniques for integrating reference resolution functionality into a natural language processing system can processes documents to be indexed within an information search and retrieval system. Ambiguity awareness features, as well as ambiguity resolution functionality, can operate in coordination with coreference resolution. Annotation of coreference entities, as well as ambiguous interpretations, can be supported by in-line markup within text content or by external entity maps. Information expressed within documents can be formally organized in terms of facts, or relationships between entities in the text. Expansion can support applying multiple aliases, or ambiguities, to an entity being indexed so that all of the possibly references or interpretations for that entity are captured into the index. Alternative stored descriptions can support retrieval of a fact by either the original description or a coreferential description. | 03-19-2009 |
David Dongjah Ahn, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110173193 | GEOTEMPORAL SEARCH - Computer-readable media and a computing device are described for providing geotemporal search and a search interface therefor. A search interface having a location portion and a timeline portion is provided. A geographic area is selected in the location portion by adjusting the visible area of a map. A temporal window is selected in the timeline portion by adjusting sliders along a timeline to a desired start and end time. The start and end times can be in the past, present, or future. A geotemporal search is executed based on the selected geographic area and temporal window to identify search results having associated metadata indicating a relationship to the selected geographic area and temporal window. One or more search terms are optionally provided to further refine the geotemporal search. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110173210 | IDENTIFYING A TOPIC-RELEVANT SUBJECT - The present technology is related to identifying, from within a corpus of documents, a subject (e.g., person, location, date, etc.) that is relevant to a topic and that is usable to enhance a topic-describing document. Documents within the corpus of documents share a link structure, such that some documents include hyperlinks that enable navigation to the topic-describing document, and the topic-describing document includes hyperlinks that enable navigation to other documents. Text of documents within the corpus is parsed to identify the subject, and a context of the subject suggests a degree of relevance of the subject to the topic. An enhancement type of the subject is determined, and a version of the topic-describing document is enhanced to include a presentation of the subject. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110282651 | GENERATING SNIPPETS BASED ON CONTENT FEATURES - Systems, methods, and computer storage media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that facilitate generation of snippets. In embodiments, text features within a keyword-sentence window are identified. The text features are utilized to determine break features that indicate favorability of breaking at a particular location of the keyword-sentence window. The break features are used to recognize features of partial snippets such that a snippet score to indicate the strength of the partial snippet can be calculated. Snippet scores associated with partial snippets are compared to select an optimal snippet, that is, the snippet having the highest snippet score. | 11-17-2011 |
Ed Ahn, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20100106918 | VARIABLE-LENGTH CODING DATA TRANSFER INTERFACE - A VLC data transfer interface is presented that allows digital data to be packed and assembled according to a format selectable from a number of formats while the data is being transferred to a desired destination. | 04-29-2010 |
Esther N. Ahn, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110071420 | Physiological Parameter Measuring Platform Device Supporting Multiple Workflows - A device obtains a series of measurements of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient when the device is operating within a monitoring workflow. The device displays a monitoring workflow home screen when the device is operating within the monitoring workflow. The monitoring workflow home screen contains a representation of the physiological parameter of the monitored patient. In addition, the device obtains a measurement of the physiological parameter of each patient in a series of patients when the device is operating within a non-monitoring workflow. The device displays a non-monitoring workflow home screen when the device is operating within the non-monitoring workflow. The non-monitoring workflow home screen contains a representation of the physiological parameter of a given patient in the series of patients. The monitoring workflow home screen is different than the non-monitoring workflow home screen. | 03-24-2011 |
Gijung Ahn, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20100188097 | FAULT TESTING FOR INTERCONNECTIONS - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to fault testing for interconnections. An embodiment of a fault analysis apparatus includes a test pattern source to provide a test pattern for an interconnection between a transmitter and a receiver, the interconnection having a transmitter end and a receiver end, the interconnection including a first wire and a second wire, the transmitter transmitting the test pattern on the first wire to the receiver. The apparatus further includes a first switch to open and close a first connection for the first wire, and a second switch to open and close a second connection for the second wire. The first switch and the second switch are to be set according to a configuration to set at least a portion of a test path for the detection of one or more faults in the interconnection. | 07-29-2010 |
G-One Ahn, Daly City, CA US
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| 20110091486 | INHIBITION OF POST-RADIATION TUMOR GROWTH - Compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of solid tumors following radiation treatment are described. The compositions and methods target matrix metalloproteinases and bone marrow-derived cells expressing matrix metalloproteinases. | 04-21-2011 |
Han Yeol (hunt) Ahn, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20080261569 | Integrated messaging, contacts, and mail interface, systems and methods - Systems and methods for integrating and aggregating content for a mobile device are provided. Electronic content gathered from service providers over a network is presented in an intuitive, efficient and effective manner to easily allow a mobile device user seamless access to a variety of electronic content and functionality. An integrated message system for organizing information for registered accounts on a mobile device is also provided. The system includes an aggregated content interface presenting a number of service provider indicators. The system also includes submenus corresponding to each of the service provider indicators of the aggregated content interface. Each of the submenus includes a plurality of tabbed interfaces that replicate the functionality of a service provider. | 10-23-2008 |
Hojin Ahn, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090216631 | Apparatus and Method for Advertising in Digital Photo Frame - A novel digital photo frame is configured to display user-loaded photographs, moving pictures, and other personal data and corporate-paid advertisements which are dynamically updatable by an advertising data distribution center or another communications service provider, such as a cellular service provider. The invention also discloses a related, novel method of advertising in a digital photo frame with dynamically-updatable-ads, in which initial advertising fees for one or more dynamically-updateable ads at least partially pay for manufacturing costs of the digital photo frame for inexpensive distribution of the digital photo frame to a targeted consumer. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20120000169 | Dust-Filtering Apparatus for a Computer - A novel dust-filtering apparatus for a computer is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the dust-filtering apparatus causes an inflow of air into a filtering chamber by using an air fan which is operatively connected to a DC power source. The inflow of air into the filtering chamber is cleaned and filtered by a first side of a filtering medium which is located on one side of the filtering chamber. A second side of the filtering medium faces a cleaned air evacuation chamber, which has at least an opening to allow the cleaned air to evacuate outwardly from the dust-filtering apparatus. In one embodiment of the invention, the dust-filtering apparatus is designed to be inserted into a drive expansion bay of a desktop computer, with a door on a front side of the dust-filtering apparatus for easy removal of the filtering medium. | 01-05-2012 |
Hyo E. Ahn, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20110011237 | STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - The present subject matter relates to novel soundboard apparatus for stringed musical instruments. Specifically, the present subject matter teaches an apparatus capable of enhanced phonetic quality, improving the phonetic consistency of a stringed musical instrument, and enhancing resonance in a stringed musical instrument, all while reducing construction cost and reducing the cumbersome size associated with similarly stringed musical instruments. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110185877 | STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - The present subject matter relates to novel soundboard apparatus for stringed musical instruments. Specifically, the present subject matter teaches an apparatus capable of enhanced phonetic quality, improving the phonetic consistency of a stringed musical instrument, and enhancing resonance in a stringed musical instrument, while further providing a means for assembly and disassembly for the purpose of transport, repair, and replacement. | 08-04-2011 |
Jae-Gyung Ahn, Pleasanton, CA US
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| 20090108337 | Method of and circuit for protecting a transistor formed on a die - A method of protecting a transistor formed on a die of an integrated circuit is disclosed. The method comprises forming an active region of the transistor on the die; forming a gate of the transistor over the active region; coupling a primary contact to the gate of the transistor; coupling a programmable element between the gate of the transistor and a protection element; and decoupling the protection element from the gate of the transistor by way of the programmable element. Circuits for protecting a transistor formed on a die of an integrated circuit are also disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
John Ahn, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20090247803 | Process for Production of Triptane and Triptene - High octane C | 10-01-2009 |
John S. Ahn, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100099619 | PANCREATIC POLYPEPTIDE FAMILY MOTIFS, POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides novel Pancreatic Polypeptide Family (“PPF”) polypeptides and methods for their use. | 04-22-2010 |
Jongshick Ahn, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080309321 | Distributed Rf/Microwave Power Detector - A distributed RF/microwave power detector for detecting the power of a signal is provided. The distributed RF/microwave power detector includes a power detector on or at least partially embedded in a single substrate. The distributed RF/microwave power detector includes a detection unit that has a distributed amplifier for amplifying the signal and outputting an amplified signal, and a detector for detecting the power of the amplified signal. The distributed RF/microwave power detector further includes at least one additional detection unit cascaded with the first. The additional detection unit includes an additional distributed amplifier for amplifying the amplified signal and outputting a further amplified signal, as well as an additional detector for detecting a power of the further amplified signal. The distributed RF/microwave power detector also includes a multiplexer for multiplexing outputs of the detector and at least one additional detector, each having a dynamic range different from the other. | 12-18-2008 |
Jungho Ahn, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090063452 | SEARCH FILTERING - Apparatus, systems and methods for search filtering are disclosed. A search instance associated with a user device is identified, and a determination is made as to whether the search instance includes a filtering term. If the search instance is determined to include a filtering term, then filtered content items in the search instance are identified, and the filtered content items and access to a verification service that provides access approval or access denial for unfiltered content items in the search instance are provided to the user device. Conversely, if the search instance is determine not to include a filtering term, then the unfiltered content items are provided to the user device. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20120005197 | Search Query Hash - Apparatus, systems and methods for search filtering hash map are disclosed. Terms are designated as filtering terms, wherein at least one of the filtering terms includes only one component term, and at least one of the filtering terms includes a plurality of component terms in ordinal positions. A keyword hash map is generated for keywords, each keyword being one of the component terms and being mapped to one or more corresponding hashes in the hash map, and each corresponding hash having a corresponding level and a corresponding status, wherein each level corresponds to an ordinal position of its corresponding component term in a filtering term, and wherein each status designates its corresponding component term in the hash map as one of a filtering term or unfiltered term. The keyword hash map is stored in a memory storage system accessible by a data processing apparatus. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120011111 | Search Filtering - Apparatus, systems and methods for search filtering are disclosed. A search instance associated with a user device is identified, and a determination is made as to whether the search instance includes a filtering term. If the search instance is determined to include a filtering term, then filtered content items in the search instance are identified, and the filtered content items and access to a verification service that provides access approval or access denial for unfiltered content items in the search instance are provided to the user device. Conversely, if the search instance is determine not to include a filtering term, then the unfiltered content items are provided to the user device. | 01-12-2012 |
Keunho Ahn, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20080261295 | Cell Sorting System and Methods - Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on a switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format. Optical and/or fluidic switching forces are used alone or in combination to effect switching. | 10-23-2008 |
Keunho Ahn, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090042737 | Methods and Devices for Correlated, Multi-Parameter Single Cell Measurements and Recovery of Remnant Biological Material - Methods and apparatus are provided for analysis and correlation of phenotypic and genotypic information for a high throughput sample on a cell by cell basis. Cells are isolated and sequentially analyzed for phenotypic information and genotypic information which is then correlated. Methods for correlating the phenotype-genotype information of a sample population can be performed on a continuous flow sample within a microfluidic channel network or alternatively on a sample preloaded into a nano-well array chip. The methods for performing the phenotype-genotype analysis and correlation are scalable for samples numbering in the hundreds of cells to thousands of cells up to the tens and hundreds of thousand cells. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090197248 | VITRO EVOLUTION IN MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - The invention describes a method for isolating one or more genetic elements encoding a gene product having a desired activity, comprising the steps of: (a) compartmentalising genetic elements into microcapsules; and (b) sorting the genetic elements which express the gene product having the desired activity; wherein at least one step is under microfluidic control. The invention enables the in vitro evolution of nucleic acids and proteins by repeated mutagenesis and iterative applications of the method of the invention. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090197772 | Compartmentalised combinatorial chemistry by microfluidic control - The invention describes a method for the synthesis of compounds comprising the steps of: (a) compartmentalising two or more sets of primary compounds into microcapsules; such that a proportion of the microcapsules contains two or more compounds; and (b) forming secondary compounds in the microcapsules by chemical reactions between primary compounds from different sets; wherein one or both of steps (a) and (b) is performed under microfluidic control; preferably electronic microfluidic control The invention further allows for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, and which is co-compartmentalised into the microcapsules. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100105112 | FLUOROCARBON EMULSION STABILIZING SURFACTANTS - Surfactants (e.g., fluorosurfactants) for stabilizing aqueous or hydrocarbon droplets in a fluorophilic continuous phase are presented. In some embodiments, fluorosurfactants include a fluorophilic tail soluble in a fluorophilic (e.g., fluorocarbon) continuous phase, and a headgroup soluble in either an aqueous phase or a lipophilic (e.g., hydrocarbon) phase. The combination of a fluorophilic tail and a headgroup may be chosen so as to create a surfactant with a suitable geometry for forming stabilized reverse emulsion droplets having a disperse aqueous or lipophilic phase in a continuous, fluorophilic phase. In some embodiments, the headgroup is preferably non-ionic and can prevent or limit the adsorption of molecules at the interface between the surfactant and the discontinuous phase. This configuration can allow the droplet to serve, for example, as a reaction site for certain chemical and/or biological reactions. In another embodiment, aqueous droplets are stabilized in a fluorocarbon phase at least in part by the electrostatic attraction of two oppositely charged or polar components, one of which is at least partially soluble in the dispersed phase, the other at least partially soluble in the continuous phase. One component may provide collodial stability of the emulsion, and the other may prevent the adsorption of biomolecules at the interface between a component and the discontinous phase. Advantageously, surfactants and surfactant combinations of the invention may provide sufficient stabilization against coalescence of droplets, without interfering with processes that can be carried out inside the droplets. | 04-29-2010 |
Matthew Y. Ahn, Buena Park, CA US
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| 20110170927 | ANY LANGUAGE INPUT SYSTEM - This invention relates to any language input system using a keypad or a keyboard comprising a first group of seven keys for inputting a consonant by pressing a single key or simultaneously pressing a combination of keys thereof, and a second group of seven keys for inputting a vowel by pressing a single key or simultaneously pressing a combination of keys thereof, wherein the first group of seven keys are “ | 07-14-2011 |
Sam S. Ahn, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20110276348 | BILLING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A method may include outputting a graphical user interface (GUI), the GUI including a visual representation of at least a portion of the human body. The method may also include receiving input from a user via the GUI, the input selecting portions of the visual representation and medical procedures that were performed with respect to the selected portions, highlighting the selected portions of the visual representation and providing at least one of icons or text corresponding to the medical procedures that were performed. The method may further include automatically generating billing codes associated with the medical procedures that were performed and displaying the billing codes on the GUI. | 11-10-2011 |
Samuel S. Ahn, Torrance, CA US
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| 20090043470 | Methods and systems for automated control of vehicle braking - Method and systems for automated anticipatory braking of a vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises a vehicle accelerator movable between a maximum speed position and a minimum speed position, and a sensor configured to determine the rate of travel of the accelerator toward the minimum speed position. The system further comprises a controller configured to utilize the rate of travel of the accelerator to determine if a rapid braking condition is desired, and to provide a control signal to apply increased negative torque to the drive wheels of the vehicle prior to the user applying the vehicle brake. In some embodiments, driver history and/or other vehicle conditions are taken into account. In some embodiments, negative torque is applied via varying of valve timing, control of combustion chamber intake, control of exhaust backpressure, control of motor energy, and/or shifting of a transmission to a numerically higher speed ratio. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100332090 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED CONTROL OF TRANSMISSION RATIO CHANGE - The present invention relates to a method and system for automated control of transmission ratio change which balances the requirements for power with energy efficiency. A plurality of sensors detect environmental conditions of a vehicle. An environmental conditions analysis unit analyzes the environmental conditions to determine whether the detected environmental conditions indicate a likelihood of a transmission ratio increase. When the detected environmental conditions indicate the likelihood of the transmission ratio increase, an automatic transmission changes in operation from a normal state to a prepared state. However, after a predetermined amount of time, the automatic transmission changes from the prepared state back to the normal state when there is no user indication that the transmission ratio should be increased. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110112743 | THROTTLE COMPENSATION FOR SECOND GEAR STARTS IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES - A system and method for throttle control during a second gear start in a vehicle with a manual transmission. A powertrain control module (PCM) is coupled to a throttle and is configured to control movement of the throttle according to a winter mode e-throttle map that is stored in the PCM. The PCM is configured to control the throttle based upon the winter mode e-throttle map upon detection of a second gear start condition. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110218722 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE ELECTRONIC DRIVEFORCE UNIT CONTROL - The present invention is a method and system for adaptive electronic driveforce unit control based on the weather. An automobile can include, for example a driveforce system. The driveforce system can include a driveforce unit, an acceleration input device, a memory, a speed sensor, and/or a weather detection system. The acceleration input device can generate acceleration input data. The driveforce unit can generate an output based on the corresponding acceleration input data from a driveforce curve in a driveforce map. The driveforce map can be stored in the memory. The speed sensor can detect speed data indicating a speed and/or acceleration of the automobile. The weather detection system includes a moisture detection system detecting moisture data, a temperature sensor detecting temperature data, and a windshield wiper detection system detecting windshield wiper data. The processor adjusts the driveforce curve in the driveforce map based on the weather data. | 09-08-2011 |
Sangtae Ahn, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100098312 | EXACT AND APPROXIMATE REBINNING OF TIME-OF-FLIGHT PET POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY DATA - A technique for processing of data from time-of-flight (TOF) PET scanners. The size of TOF PET data may be reduced without significant loss of information through a process called rebinning. The rebinning may use the Fourier transform properties of the measured PET data, taken with respect to the time-of-flight variable, to perform data reduction. Through this rebinning process, TOF PET data may be converted to any of the following reduced representations: 2D TOF PET data, 3D non-TOF PET data, and 2D non-TOF PET data. Mappings may be exact or approximate. Approximate mappings may not require a Fourier transform in the axial direction which may have advantages when used with PET scanners of limited axial extent. Once TOF PET data is reduced in size using this rebinning, PET images may be reconstructed with hardware and/or software that is substantially less complex and that may run substantially faster in comparison to reconstruction from the original non-rebinned data. | 04-22-2010 |
Sun Ahn, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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| 20100013996 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THEME-BASED SETTINGS FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A method and system for controlling settings for an electronic device, is provided. One implementation involves detecting access to audio/visual content using the device, identifying a theme associated with the content, retrieving a set of device settings associated with the identified theme, and dynamically applying the retrieved settings to the device during access to the content. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100088620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF TELEVISION USAGE - Embodiments include a system and method of controlling usage of televisions or other media devices, including controlling access to content on such devices. For example, one embodiment includes a method of controlling access to multimedia content. The method includes identifying multimedia content to be accessed, identifying a viewer of the content, accessing data for the identified viewer that specifies a usage quota associated with the viewer and a usage rate associated with the viewer for the content, and providing the content to the viewer based on the usage quota and usage rate data. | 04-08-2010 |
Sun H. Ahn, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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| 20090217210 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TELEVISION CONTROL USING HAND GESTURES - Systems and method which allow for control of televisions and other media device are disclosed. A television set is provided with a gesture capture device configured to receive a gesture input directed to at least one of a plurality of predefined areas related to the television set. The television set further includes a user interaction interface configured to generate data indicative of the gesture input directed toward the at least one of the predefined areas and control the television based at least in part on the generated data. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100253619 | MULTI-RESOLUTION POINTING SYSTEM - A user control input system for a host with a display. A controller establishes a communication link with the host and includes a first motion sensor. At least a second motion sensor is also in communication with the host. First user movement induces the first motion sensor to generate a first signal that is communicated to the host such that the host induces movement of a cursor on the display to move with respect to control objects at a first resolution. Second user movement induces the second motion sensor to generate a signal that is communicated to the host such that the host processing unit induces movement of the cursor at a second coarser resolution. The cursor can include first and second indicia such that the second indicium is moved proportional to the second motion at a finer resolution than movement of the first indicia. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20120032783 | ELECTRONIC READER SYSTEM WITH EXTERNAL DISPLAY INTERFACE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of an electronic reader system includes: identifying a content attribute of a content block on a displayable page; determining a first display capability of a first display device associated with the content attribute; determining a second display capability associated with the content attribute from a communication port, the communication port for connecting with a second display device having the second display capability; ranking the second display capability against the first display capability; and processing the content block for displaying on the second display device when the second display capability is ranked higher than the first display capability. | 02-09-2012 |
Sun Hong Ahn, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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| 20080276277 | Method and system for presenting television program guide information based on viewer usage patterns - A method and system for presenting television program guide information is provided. A program guide is obtained, and program viewing patterns of a viewer are monitored. Information from the program guide is selectively presented to the viewer based on the viewing patterns. Selectively presenting information from the program guide includes displaying a listing of channels viewed more frequently on a guide screen in descending order of viewing frequency. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100020238 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PICTURE-BASED USER INTERFACE FOR ADJUSTING PICTURE DISPLAY PARAMETER SETTINGS OF A DISPLAY DEVICE - A method and system for adjusting picture display settings of a display device is provided. One embodiment involves simultaneously displaying multiple pictures of the same visual content on the display device, wherein the picture setting and one or more sample pictures each at a different picture setting relative to the reference picture. Then user selection of a picture among the multiple pictures is received, and the current picture setting is adjusted to the settings of the selected picture. The process may be repeated. | 01-28-2010 |
Sunny Ahn, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20110011237 | STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - The present subject matter relates to novel soundboard apparatus for stringed musical instruments. Specifically, the present subject matter teaches an apparatus capable of enhanced phonetic quality, improving the phonetic consistency of a stringed musical instrument, and enhancing resonance in a stringed musical instrument, all while reducing construction cost and reducing the cumbersome size associated with similarly stringed musical instruments. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110185877 | STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - The present subject matter relates to novel soundboard apparatus for stringed musical instruments. Specifically, the present subject matter teaches an apparatus capable of enhanced phonetic quality, improving the phonetic consistency of a stringed musical instrument, and enhancing resonance in a stringed musical instrument, while further providing a means for assembly and disassembly for the purpose of transport, repair, and replacement. | 08-04-2011 |
Yongchul Ahn, San Jose, CA US
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| 20120080725 | VERTICAL TRANSISTOR MEMORY ARRAY - A method includes providing a semiconductor wafer having a plurality of pillar structures extending orthogonally from the semiconductor wafer. An electrically conducting interconnect element is deposited onto at least selected vertical pillar transistors and a non-volatile variable resistive memory cell is deposited onto the electrically conducting interconnect layer to form a vertical transistor memory array. | 04-05-2012 |