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Andrew Cao, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090129162	Method of making a non-volatile memory (NVM) cell structure and program biasing techniques for the NVM cell structure - A method of making a non-volatile memory (NVM) cell structure comprises the formation of a first NVM cell, a second NVM cell and an SRAM cell that includes first and second data nodes. A first pass gate structure is connected between the first NVM cell and the first data node of the SRAM cell, the first pass gate structure being responsive to first and second states of a first pass gate signal to respectively couple and decouple the first NVM cell and the SRAM cell. A first equalize structure is formed to connect the first pass gate structure and the first NVM cell and is responsive to a first equalize signal to connect the first NVM cell to ground. A second pass gate structure is connected between the second NVM cell and the second data node of the SRAM cell, the second pass gate structure being responsive to first and second states of a second pass gate signal to respectively couple and decouple the second NVM cell and the SRAM cell. A second equalize structure is connected between the second pass gate structure and the second NVM cell, the second equalize structure being responsive to a second equalize signal to connect the second NVM cell to ground. Appropriate biasing conditions are applied to the NVM cell structure to implement program/operations.	05-21-2009

Ba Cao, Simi Valley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090033923	Apparatus for detecting wavelength and measuring optical power - The present invention relates to a light wavelength and intensity measuring device. The device automatically measures a center wavelength of the light source and an intensity of the light corresponding to the center wavelength by using a main photodetector, at least one optical filter, and at least one sub photodetector when the light source is connected to the device. The main photodetector detects the intensity of the light applied by the light source, the optical filter transmits the light corresponding to a prediscriminated transmission wavelength, and the sub photodetector detects the intensity of the light transmitted through the optical filter. Therefore, the light intensity is more accurately measured by calibrating the intensity according to the wavelength.	02-05-2009

Bao Hua Cao, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110271280	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING A VIRTUAL MACHINE IN A VIRTUAL SOLUTION - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for activating virtual machines in a virtual solution, including: for each virtual machine, activating activation items in a first activation item set independently of other virtual machines; and for at least one virtual machine, activating activation items in a second activation item set in coordination with activation of activation items of at least another virtual machine. There is further provided an apparatus for activating virtual machines in a virtual solution, including: a first activator for activating, for each virtual machine, activation items in a first activation item set independently of other virtual machines; and a second activator for activating, for at least one virtual machine, activation items in a second activation item set in coordination with activation of activation items of at least another virtual machine.	11-03-2011

Ben Cao, Glendale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090299848	Method and Apparatus for a Promotional Couponing System - A method and apparatus for the creation and management of promotional coupons are provided. Promotional coupon templates are written in a template definition language and promotions, promotional campaigns, and triggers for the generation and issuance of promotional coupons based on the promotional coupon templates are defined. The promotional coupons may be printed either in real time, based on a predetermined date and/or time, or based on other triggers by a printer. Furthermore, the method and apparatus facilitate management of the redemption of promotional coupons for use in a gaming, vending, or other business environment. The system uses a host system and a graphical front-end. The system further includes at least one printer and may include routing devices. The system may interface with other systems such as a point of sale system or slot accounting system.	12-03-2009

Carl Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090129307	Data Over Signaling (Dos) Optimization Over Wireless Access Networks - The present invention supports a communication protocol on a wireless communication network to transmit application data on the control channel to an access terminal. Base transceiver stations are grouped and configured into paging zones. The radio network controller transmits a page message and application data to the base transceiver stations in the paging zone where the access terminal is located. Each of the base transceiver stations transmits a page and buffers the application data. The buffered application data is only transmitted by the base transceiver station receiving a response to the page.	05-21-2009

Chi Cao, North Hollywood, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090004767	SUSPENDED MEMBRANE PRESSURE SENSING ARRAY - An accurate and low cost macro pressure sensor is described. The pressure sensor includes an array of capacitive sensing elements formed at the intersections of sets of conductors. A lower set of conductors is supported by a substrate and an upper set of conductors is supported on a flexible polymer membrane. Capacitive sensing elements are formed where a conductor in the upper set overlaps a spacer in the lower set. Separators hold the membrane away from the substrate with a separation that, because of deflection of the membrane, varies in relation to the pressure applied to the membrane. As a result, the separation of conductors, and therefore capacitance, in each cell varies in response to the applied pressure. By attaching the membrane to the separators and optionally using slits in the membrane between capacitive sensing elements, measurements made in each capacitive sensing element can be mechanically decoupled.	01-01-2009
20110271772	SUSPENDED MEMBRANE PRESSURE SENSING ARRAY - An accurate and low cost macro pressure sensor is described. The pressure sensor includes an array of capacitive sensing elements formed at the intersections of sets of conductors. A lower set of conductors is supported by a substrate and an upper set of conductors is supported on a flexible polymer membrane. Capacitive sensing elements are formed where a conductor in the upper set overlaps a spacer in the lower set. Separators hold the membrane away from the substrate with a separation that, because of deflection of the membrane, varies in relation to the pressure applied to the membrane. As a result, the separation of conductors, and therefore capacitance, in each cell varies in response to the applied pressure. By attaching the membrane to the separators and optionally using slits in the membrane between capacitive sensing elements, measurements made in each capacitive sensing element can be mechanically decoupled.	11-10-2011

Dan Cao, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100069464	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING ACTIVITY OF CAPPED SMALL RNAS - Compositions and methods for modulating transcription by RNA polymerases are described.	03-18-2010

Doan D. Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100213957	APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer.	08-26-2010

Guofang Cao, Diamond Bar, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214368	Dumbbell Head Impact Protection Structure - Dumbbell assembly tends to break from its outer edge, despite having a cushioning coating. Present invention discloses and claims a “groove” structure that enhances the durability of the coating at minimal cost, reducing the frequency to re-coating dumbbell weight heads.	09-04-2008
20080305936	Weight Selection System For Fitness Training Equipment - Weight stack selection system for fitness equipment. Central stem having offset lateral movement is eliminated by present invention. The select pin is easier for insertion to the selected desired weight due to the lack of accumulated thickness the plagued the industry. A moving block is used to intuitively select the desired weight, when said moving block is moved up and down on a rail. A safety pin is built in to each plate, so that said moving block cannot be moved unless the weight plates are in the released and settled state. A dial on a belt assembly, which drives the up/down movement of said moving block, furthers the intuitive selection means of dialing into the desired weight for training purpose.	12-11-2008
20090270233	Dumbbell Handle Assembly and Method of Production - Dumbbell handle bar assembly and method of production is presented, wherein the traditional way of machining down the thickness (exterior diameter) of a handle bar from that of the collar is avoided, resulting in substantial saving of material, such as steel or any metal alloy, and saving of time needed to machine off the amount of material, by using collar-nuts having inner threadlines that can be snugly fit to the threaded junction areas defining the central grip portion.	10-29-2009
20100279829	Dumbbell Assembly - Normal dumbbell assembly tends to have loose of wobbly weight-heads, after repeated use, producing inherent risk of danger for users. Present invention described and claimed a dumbbell assembly that has a structure not likely to have loose or wobbly weight-heads, and thus reducing and avoiding potential harms and dangers to users, due to the tight and secure attachment of weight-heads to the dumbbell handle.	11-04-2010

Guo-Qiang Cao, Thousand Oaks, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090093483	Naphthalenone compounds exhibiting prolyl hydroxylase inhibitory activity, compositions, and uses thereof - Compounds of Formula I and Formula II are useful as inhibitors of HIF prolyl hydroxylases. Compounds of Formula I and Formula II have the following structures:	04-09-2009
20090111806	Azaquinolone based compounds exhibiting prolyl hydroxylase Inhibitory activity, compositions, and uses thereof - are useful as inhibitors of HIF prolyl hydroxylases where the definitions of the variables are provided herein.	04-30-2009
20090149468	Substituted heterocyclic compounds and methods of use - The present invention relates to therapeutic diazobicyclo pyridines and their use in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis or osteoarthritis, organ transplant, acute transplant or heterograft and homograft rejection, ischemic and reperfusion injury, transplantation tolerance induction, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, lupus, graft vs. host diseases, T-cell mediated hypersensitivity diseases, contact hypersensitivity, delayed-type hypersensitivity, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, Type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Sjogren's syndrome, autoimmune hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Addison's disease, autoimmune polyglandular disease, autoimmune alopecia, pernicious anemia, vitiligo, autoimmune hypopituatarism, Guillain-Barre syndrome, autoimmune diseases, glomerulonephritis, serum sickness, uticaria, respiratory allergies, asthma, hayfever, allergic rhinitis, skin allergies, scleracielma, mycosis fungoides, acute inflammatory responses, acute respiratory distress syndrome, dermatomyositis, alopecia areata, chronic actinic dermatitis, eczema, Behcet's disease, Pustulosis palmoplanteris, Pyoderma gangrenum, Sezary's syndrome, atopic dermatitis, systemic schlerosis, morphea, Type II diabetes and cancers where PKC theta or other PKC-family kinases are activated, overexpressed or facilitate tumor growth or survival of tumor cells, T cell leukemia, thymoma, T and B cell lymphoma, colon carcinoma, breast carcinoma and lung carcinoma or provides resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs.	06-11-2009
20090156605	Quinolones and azaquinolones that inhbit prolyl hydroxylase - Compounds of Formula I are useful inhibitors of HIF prolyl hydroxylases. Compounds of Formula I have the following structure:	06-18-2009
20100048572	NAPHTHALENONE COMPOUNDS EXHIBITING PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORY ACTIVITY, COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF - Compounds of Formula I and Formula II are useful as inhibitors of HIF prolyl hydroxylases. Compounds of Formula I and Formula II have the following structures:	02-25-2010
20110224248	AZAQUINOLONES THAT INHIBIT PROLYL HYDROXYLASE - Compounds of Formula I are useful inhibitors of HIF prolyl hydroxylases. Compounds of Formula I have the following structure:	09-15-2011

Haijun Cao, Belmont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110231256	AUTOMATED BUILDING OF A MODEL FOR BEHAVIORAL TARGETING - A method for generating a behavioral model for a targeted advertisement category (TAC), including: obtaining click stream data including ad-clicks and events preceding the ad-clicks and performed on web pages; assigning features having categories and keywords associated with the web pages to the events; identifying an ad-click of the ad-clicks and a subset of the events preceding the ad-click that result in the ad-click, where the subset of the events is associated with at least one feature; generating an aggregated event sequence by aggregating the ad-click and the subset of the events; selecting, in response to the at least one feature being associated with the TAC, a training data set including at least the aggregated event sequence; generating the behavioral model for the TAC by applying a learning algorithm to a portion of the training data set; and evaluating performance of built models and select model based on performance result.	09-22-2011

Haijun Cao, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100223105	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTENT TARGETING ONE USER GROUP BASED ON BEHAVIORAL PROFILING OF ANOTHER USER GROUP - A system and method for selecting an accompanying content, such as an advertisement, for presentation with a main content, such as a web page is described. The system and method provide a profile of the main content that is used when selecting the accompanying content. The main content profile may be used to select the accompanying content when the main content is requested by a user for which little or no profile information is available. The main content profile is based on the content consumption history of a group of users for which profile information is available.	09-02-2010

Heng Cao, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090030347	ORTHODONTIC FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A method for concurrently measuring a force exerted upon each of a plurality of teeth is disclosed. A dentition crown connecting rod associated with a force gauge is positioned such that a dentition crown coupled to the dentition crown connecting rod may be received within a corresponding cavity of a reference aligner. A measurement aligner is then applied to the dentition crown, wherein the dentition crown is positioned to be received within a corresponding cavity of a reference aligner. A force exerted on the dentition crown by the measurement aligner is then calculated.	01-29-2009
20090030348	Concurrently measuring a force exerted upon each of a plurality of teeth - A system and method for concurrently measuring a force exerted upon a tooth is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the system includes a target tooth attached to a force gauge which is coupled to a motion module for adjusting the tooth to a reference position. The method includes utilizing a motion module of a force measurement device is utilized to adjust each target tooth of a plurality of target teeth to be located in a reference position. Next, each target tooth receives a dental appliance. Then an exerted force is measured by the dental appliance upon each target tooth utilizing a coordinate system of the force gauge.	01-29-2009
20090191502	ORTHODONTIC REPOSITIONING APPLIANCES HAVING IMPROVED GEOMETRY, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The present invention provides methods and systems including orthodontic tooth positioning appliances. An exemplary appliance can include teeth receiving cavities shaped such that, when worn by a patient, repositioning the patient's teeth from a first arrangement toward a subsequent or target arrangement. Appliances can include a cavity having one or more shaped features or protrusions shaped and/or positioned so as to apply a desired force to a patient's tooth received in the cavity and move the tooth along a desired path or direction.	07-30-2009
20090191503	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING DENTAL ALIGNER GEOMETRY - Method and system for establishing an initial position of a tooth, determining a target position of the tooth in a treatment plan, calculating a movement vector associated with the tooth movement from the initial position to the target position, determining a plurality of components corresponding to the movement vector, and determining a corresponding one or more positions of a respective one or more attachment devices relative to a surface plane of the tooth such that the one or more attachment devices engages with a dental appliance are provided.	07-30-2009
20110136072	TACTILE OBJECTS FOR ORTHODONTICS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and apparatus's for improving orthodontic treatments. In an embodiment, an orthodontic system including a tactile object is provided for modulating an engagement between a tooth attachment and an orthodontic appliance.	06-09-2011

Heng Cao, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090092942	INJECTION IMPRESSION TRAY - The present invention relates to an improved dental impression tray and related methods. In one embodiment, a dental impression tray includes a first portion for receiving impression material from a source and a second portion is configured for receiving a patient's upper or lower teeth and will at least partial define a cavity shaped to receive the teeth during use. In use, impression material introduced into the first portion can pass through openings and into the second portion and around a patient's teeth.	04-09-2009

Heng Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100138025	ORTHODONTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING PARAMETRIC ATTACHMENTS - Orthodontic systems and related methods are disclosed for designing and providing improved or more effective tooth moving systems for eliciting a desired tooth movement and/or repositioning teeth into a desired arrangement. Methods and orthodontic systems of the invention include tooth attachments having improved or optimized parameters selected or modified for more optimal and/or effective application of forces for a desired/selected orthodontic movement. Attachments of the present invention can be customized to a particular patient (e.g., patient-customized), a particular movement, and/or a sub-group or sub-set of patients, and configured to engage an orthodontic tooth positioning appliance worn by a patient, where engagement between the attachment and orthodontic appliance results in application of a repositioning force or series/system of forces to the tooth having the attachment and will generally elicit a tooth movement.	06-03-2010

Hengchu Cao, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110276128	Prosthetic Heart Valve - Disclosed prosthetic valves can comprise a sewing ring configured to secure the valve to an implantation site. Some disclosed valves comprise a resiliently collapsible frame having a neutral configuration and a collapsed deployment configuration. Some disclosed frames can self-expand to the neutral configuration when released from the collapsed deployment configuration. Collapsing a disclosed valve can provide convenient access to the sewing ring, such as for securing the valve to the implantation site, as well as for the insertion of the valve through relatively small surgical incisions.	11-10-2011
20110282440	Low Gradient Prosthetic Heart Valve - A low pressure gradient prosthetic heart valve for implant in a human. The valve includes a support frame with undulating inflow cusps and outflow commissure posts to which flexible leaflets attach and coapt in a flow area. The commissure posts angle outward in a neutral state to widen the outflow orifice area. Also, the leaflets are designed to fit within the support frame and expand outward in a valve open state without creating a shelf or belly that would restrict flow.	11-17-2011

Hua Cao, Dublin, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100260427	DELTA TCC FOR FAST SENSITIVITY MODEL COMPUTATION - A method for determining a difference between a reference image and a further image of a pattern, the method including determining a reference imaging function; determining parameters of a difference function representative of a difference between the reference imaging function and a further imaging function; calculating a difference between the reference image and the further image of the pattern based on the difference function and the determined parameters.	10-14-2010

Hung H. Cao, Corona, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090105527	METHOD OF TREATING BENIGN HYPERTROPHY OF THE PROSTATE - Disclosed herein are methods of treating a patient with benign hypertrophy of the prostate, comprising providing a compressible attenuation device that is moveable from a first, introduction configuration to a second, implanted configuration and attenuating a pressure change within the bladder by reversibly changing the volume of the attenuation device in response to the pressure change. In one embodiment, the attenuation device is advanced percutaneously into the bladder. In another embodiment, the attenuation device is positioned within the bladder to inhibit a decrease in compliance of the bladder wall as a consequence of the benign hypertrophy of the prostate.	04-23-2009

Huyen Cao, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100311105	METHODS OF DELIVERY OF EXOGENOUS PROTEINS TO THE CYTOSOL AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a method for delivering exogenous proteins to the cytosol, by binding a target antigen (such as a protein) to a transport factor that contains a fragment of a bipartite protein exotoxin, but not the corresponding protective antigen. Preferably, the target antigen is fused to the transport factor. Preferred transport factors include the protective antigen binding domain of lethal factor (LFn) from	12-09-2010

Jiangen Cao, Dublin, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090285307	Video Concatenation for MPEG-4 and H.263 Bit Streams - A method for concatenating MPEG-4 or H.263 segments is provided. The method includes extracting and comparing the VOL or picture header information of each segment. If the two segments have the same VOL or picture header information, the method merges the two segments directly by appending one segment to another to form a new bit stream. If the two segments have the different resolution, the method completely decodes and re-encodes the segments and then merges the segments. Otherwise the method takes the VOL or picture header information of one segment as reference to produce the new bit stream. The method parses the other segment frame at a time, re-encapsulates it according to the reference VOL or picture header information, and appends it to the one segment. During the process, the method only uses VLD to parse the other segment without using the tools of DCT, IDCT, ME, and MC.	11-19-2009

Jianguo Cao, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090275569	Benzotriazine Inhibitors of Kinases - The invention provides benzotriazine compounds having formula (I). The benzotriazine compounds of the invention are capable of inhibiting kinases, such members of the Src kinase family, and various other specific receptor and non-receptor kinases.	11-05-2009
20100056532	COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.	03-04-2010
20100261725	COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.	10-14-2010
20110065724	COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.	03-17-2011
20110136816	COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.	06-09-2011
20110166159	COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.	07-07-2011
20110212077	BI-ARYL META-PYRIMIDINE INHIBITORS OF KINASES - The invention provides biaryl meta-pyrimidine compounds having the general structure (A). The pyrimidine compounds of the invention are capable of inhibiting kinases, such as members of the Jak kinase family, and various other specific receptor and non-receptor kinases.	09-01-2011
20110212970	COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.	09-01-2011
20110263612	COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE INTRACELLULAR CALCIUM - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.	10-27-2011
20110294796	BENZOTRIAZINE INHIBITORS OF KINASES - The invention provides benzotriazine compounds having formula (I). The benzotriazine compounds of the invention are capable of inhibiting kinases, such members of the Src kinase family, and various other specific receptor and non-receptor kinases.	12-01-2011

Jianhua Cao, Wainut, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110037864	Method and apparatus for live capture image - A live image system for transferring live images via Internet includes one or more live image providers adapted for frequently capturing live image information with a predetermined capture interval, and a platform communicatively linking with the live image providers through Internet. The live image information, which is a still image file and a web based viewable format, is continuously transferred to the platform. Therefore when the live image information is kept refreshing at the platform by overwriting the previous live image information with the latest live image information, the platform provides a real time video like image at a predetermined frame rate for web browsers to watch without any proprietary software.	02-17-2011

Jianhua Cao, Walnut, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110317022	Method and apparatus for live capture image-live streaming camera - A live image transferring method includes the steps of capturing live image information by one or more live image devices, wherein the live image information is captured in raw format and is continuously transferred to one or more platforms in a live manner; cloning the live image information at the platform, wherein when the live image information is cloned at the platform, the live image information is converted from the raw format into a web viewable format and an embed code is generated corresponding to the live image information at the same time; and enabling one or more users to use the embed code in order to broadcast the live image information over any website. The user is able to copy-and-paste the embed code at the personal website to live stream the live image information from the live image device.	12-29-2011

Jin Cao, Tarzana, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100255537	NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING BETA-LIKE GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONE POLYPEPTIDE AND HETERODIMER THEREOF - Novel β10 polypeptides and heterodimers thereof, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same are disclosed. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, selective binding agents, and methods for producing β10 polypeptides and heterodimeric forms thereof, specifically α2/β10. Also provided for are methods for the treatment, diagnosis, amelioration, or prevention of diseases with β10 polypeptides and α2/β10 heterodimers or their respective binding agents.	10-07-2010

Jingyao Cao, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090111911	Rubber-Modified Cementitious Substance and Method of Making the Same - Rubber-modified cementitious substances and various methods of making such substances or components thereof. One embodiment of the substance includes a mix of cement and composite particles, wherein essentially each of the composite particles has a rubber core enclosed in an inorganic exterior and wherein the rubber core is chemically coupled to the inorganic exterior. The chemical coupling between the rubber core and the inorganic exterior and the bonding between the inorganic exterior and the cement result in a rubber-modified cementitious substance that has greater strength than comparable conventional rubber-modified cementitious substances. One embodiment of the method of making a rubber-modified cementitious substance includes (1) reacting a coupling agent with rubber particles and inorganic particles to yield composite particles, wherein essentially each of the composite particles has a rubber core enclosed in an inorganic exterior and (2) combining the composite particles with a cementitious substance to yield a rubber-modified cementitious substance.	04-30-2009
20110245372	Rubber-Modified Cementitious Substance and Method of Making the Same - Rubber-modified cementitious substances and various methods of making such substances or components thereof. One embodiment of the substance includes a mix of cement and composite particles, wherein essentially each of the composite particles has a rubber core enclosed in an inorganic exterior and wherein the rubber core is chemically coupled to the inorganic exterior. The chemical coupling between the rubber core and the inorganic exterior and the bonding between the inorganic exterior and the cement result in a rubber-modified cementitious substance that has greater strength than comparable conventional rubber-modified cementitious substances. One embodiment of the method of making a rubber-modified cementitious substance includes (1) reacting a coupling agent with rubber particles and inorganic particles to yield composite particles, wherein essentially each of the composite particles has a rubber core enclosed in an inorganic exterior and (2) combining the composite particles with a cementitious substance to yield a rubber-modified cementitious substance.	10-06-2011

Kanyu Cao, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090243690	SINGLE-CLOCK-BASED MULTIPLE-CLOCK FREQUENCY GENERATOR - In an embodiment of the present invention, a clock generator circuit is disclosed to include a phase locked loop (PLL) that is responsive to a clock signal quadrature output frequency and a clock signal in-phase output frequency. The clock generator circuit generates a single clock frequency that is a fraction of the frequency of the clock signal quadrature output frequency and the clock signal in-phase output frequency. The PLL includes a single voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) that generates the single clock frequency. A plurality of dividers is included in the clock generator circuit and is responsive to the clock signal quadrature output frequency and the clock signal in-phase output frequency and generates multiple clock frequencies, each clock frequency being a unique frequency, each of the plurality of dividers generating an output that is phase and frequency synchronized to the single clock frequency.	10-01-2009

Kathy Cao, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144730	PYRIDINONYL PDK1 INHIBITORS - The present invention provides pyridinonyl PDK1 inhibitors and methods of treating cancer using the same.	06-10-2010
20110136763	TRISUBSTITUTED BORON-CONTAINING MOLECULES - This invention largely relates to 3,4,6-trisubstituted benzoxaborole compounds, and their use for treating bacterial infections.	06-09-2011

Kenneth Tien Cao, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090237032	Batteries and Battery Monitoring and Charging Systems - Batteries and battery monitoring and charging systems. The preferred battery has a plurality of rechargeable cells connected in series, first and second power terminals, each connected to a respective end of the series connection of rechargeable cells, a first connector for connecting to a battery charger, the first connector having connector contacts connected to each of the plurality of rechargeable cells, the first connector also having connector contacts coupled to a serial communication link, and a processor coupled to sense the voltage of each rechargeable cell and control the serial communication link for communication of rechargeable cell voltages when a charger is connected to the first connector. The charger communicates with the battery over the serial communication link to monitor cell temperature, and to charge each cell individually in a controlled manner. Various features and capabilities are disclosed.	09-24-2009
20100065361	Battery Powered Vehicle Control Systems and Methods - Battery powered vehicle control system and methods which allow programming the characteristics and performance of the vehicle as suitable for its then intended use. Programming is through a separate switch which can be made inoperative to the vehicle user, and can be used to program maximum speed, lights, siren and other functions. A steering sensor may be used on the steering mechanism to automatically limit speed in turns. Other characteristics and features of the control system are disclosed.	03-18-2010

Liching Cao, Vallejo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110275096	Detection of Activation of Endothelial Cells as Surrogate Marker for Angiogenesis - Methods, compositions and kits are provided for assessing angiogenesis through sensitive, direct detection of activation of endothelial cells at molecular levels. In general, activation of endothelial cells is detected by measuring the levels of cellular components and their protein complexes participating in a specific angiogenesis signaling pathway in endothelial cells. The methods can be used for assessing status of diseases associated with undesirable angiogenesis, such as the likelihood of developing the disease, presence or absence of the disease, prognosis of the disease and the likelihood of response or resistance to a particular anti-angiogenic therapy. The methods can also be used to guide the design of effective therapeutic regimens targeting a specific angiogenic signaling pathway, as well as in conjunction with therapeutic intervention of diseases or conditions associated with undesirable angiogenesis.	11-10-2011

Lihui Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090295470	FAST TURN ON ACTIVE DCAP CELL - A fast active DCAP cell which has a short turn-on time, achieves a high capacitance density, and which minimizes leakage overhead during its normal operation mode is disclosed. The DCAP cell has a pair of PMOS transistors that have their drains connected to a gate of a PMOS transistor and their sources connected to the VDD rail. The drain and source of the PMOS transistor are connected to the VSS rail. Likewise, the DCAP cell has a pair of NMOS transistors that have their drains connected to a gate of an PMOS transistor and their sources connected to the VSS rail. The drain and source of the PMOS transistor are connected to the VDD rail. None of the gates of the transistors is connected to the VDD or VSS rail. This protects the gate oxide from being damaged by ESD surge currents.	12-03-2009
20110279171	ELECTRICALLY PROGRAMMABLE FUSE CONTROLLER FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION, METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCORPORATING THE SAME - An electrically programmable fuse controller, a method of controlling a drive voltage of an integrated circuit (IC) and an IC incorporating the controller or the method. In one embodiment, the controller includes a VID eFuse controller configured to receive and write a voltage identifier to an associated eFuse and thereafter allow the voltage identifier to be read from the eFuse and employed to set a drive voltage of an integrated circuit associated with the VID eFuse controller.	11-17-2011

Lili Cao, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100305850	Vehicle Route Representation Creation - Techniques and systems are disclosed that provide for creating an accurate representation of a roadway network, such as for planning vehicle travel routes. Positioning data is obtained, such as GPS data points from a plurality of vehicles, which mark traces of vehicular travel. A location of a trace is clarified using adjustment forces that are related to the traces, for example, to form coherent groups of traces. From these groups of clarified traces, a graph line is created by merging the traces.	12-02-2010

Linyou Cao, Albany, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110284723	Semiconductor nano-wire antenna solar cells and detectors - Patterning planar photo-absorbing materials into arrays of nanowires is demonstrated as a method for increasing the total photon absorption in a given thickness of absorbing material. Such a method can provide faster, cheaper, and more efficient photo-detectors and solar cells. A thin nanowire can absorb many more photons than expected from the size of the nanowire. The reason for this effect is that such nanowires support cylindrical particle resonances which can collect photons from an area larger than the physical cross-section of the wire. These resonances are sometimes referred to as Mie resonances or Leaky Mode Resonances (LMRs). The nanowires can have various cross section shapes, such as square, circle, rectangle, triangle, etc.	11-24-2011

Mai Chieu Cao, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110098674	Method and System for Programming an Infusion Device - A method of programming an infusion device includes receiving an infusion rate for a time period, wherein the time period overlaps with a predefined start of a predefined period of the infusion device. The time period is converted into (1) a first converted time period extending from a start of the time period to the predefined start of the predefined period, and (2) a second converted time period extending from the predefined start of the predefined period to an end of the time period. The infusion device is programmed with the infusion rate for the first converted time period and the second converted time period.	04-28-2011

Mark Cao, Costa Mesa, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090187598	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONICALLY PROCESSING DOCUMENT IMGAGES - The system and method facilitate the control and management of information and actions related to the computerized scanning, categorization, processing, storage, and retrieval of paper documents and electronic document images for the purposes of creating electronic data; data entry; data capture; data classification and categorization; and document-, file-, and records-management. The systems and methods facilitate the conversion of paper documents into electronic images and into more useful forms.	07-23-2009

Mike Guangyu Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076947	PERFORMING LARGE SCALE STRUCTURED SEARCH ALLOWING PARTIAL SCHEMA CHANGES WITHOUT SYSTEM DOWNTIME - A method and apparatus is provided for hosting within a search engine, large-scale heterogeneous repositories of searchable and navigable content. Customers of the hosting platform are customers wanting to outsource the management of their searchable content. Content domain experts from each customer independently define a taxonomy of categories and attributes for their structured content that form a hierarchical set of nodes (a directed graph) that are mapped to a common physical search engine infrastructure. The mapping algorithm that maps unique attributes across potentially very different subject domains onto the same physical infrastructure is introduced. Once the physical structure is created, the search engine can use it for searching or navigating just within one customer's domain or users can search across multiple customer domains. When a customer makes changes to the logical structure, each individual change is categorized as compatible and incompatible, and executed in different time frames based on the amount of disruption it will require to the operational system.	03-25-2010
20100076979	PERFORMING SEARCH QUERY DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS ON HETEROGENEOUS STRUCTURED DATA BASED ON RELATIVE DENSITY - A method is provided for responding to user search requests with suggested categories and attributes that have a high probability of being useful to the user for refining the search. The method is described in the context of a shared search engine platform in which multiple vertical domain repositories reside. The common search engine can search all of the repositories in a single search. The multiple vertical domain repositories can be heterogeneous in type, size, and semantics. Choosing search hints in the face of such diversity of content can be a challenge. The approach uses a “relative density” measure to determine which categories and attributes to recommend and overcomes the problem of repositories with more content dominating the chosen search terms that are returned to the user.	03-25-2010

Min Cao, San Ramon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110219341	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR INTERACTIVE CHECKING FOR DOUBLE PATTERN LITHOGRAPHY VIOLATIONS - Disclosed are a method, apparatus, and computer program product for performing interactive layout editing to address double patterning approaches to implement lithography of electronic designs. A spatial query is performed around the shape(s) being created during editing with the distance of allowed spacing in a single mask. If a design error is encountered, corrective editing may occur to correct the error. Checking may occur to make sure that the error detection and corrective actions can be performed interactively.	09-08-2011

Pei Cao, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100161617	INDEX SERVER ARCHITECTURE USING TIERED AND SHARDED PHRASE POSTING LISTS - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are extracted from the document collection. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases, using phrase posting lists. The phrase posting lists are stored in an cluster of index servers. The phrase posting lists can be tiered into groups, and sharded into partitions. Phrases in a query are identified based on possible phrasifications. A query schedule based on the phrases is created from the phrases, and then optimized to reduce query processing and communication costs. The execution of the query schedule is managed to further reduce or eliminate query processing operations at various ones of the index servers.	06-24-2010

Peijian Cao, Davis, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100143915	Cells Modified or Altered for a Rice-diverged Glycosyltransferase - The present invention provides for a cell comprising a modified or altered enzymatic activity of a rice-diverged glycosyltransferase (GT).	06-10-2010

Qi Cao, Milpitas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100177598	Methods and Apparatuses for a Network Enabled Alarm Clock - An electronic alarm clock connected to one or more networks comprises: a network communications device, wherein the network device receives content from the networks; a touch screen; one or more speakers; and a local storage device, wherein a clock function is provided, wherein an alarm function is provided that plays user specified content at a user specified time on said screen and the speakers, and wherein a physical button is disposed on the clock to manage the alarm function during an alarm.	07-15-2010

Qiong Cao, Daly City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090137561	Substituted biphenyl GPR40 modulators - The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula I:	05-28-2009
20090142352	ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS TO PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE SUBTILISIN KEXIN TYPE 9 (PCSK9) - Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.	06-04-2009
20110027287	ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS TO PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE SUBTILISIN KEXIN TYPE 9 (PCSK9) - Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.	02-03-2011

Qizhen Cao, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100260673	PHAGE DISPLAY PEPTIDE PROBES FOR IMAGING EARLY RESPONSES TO ANTIANGIOGENIC TREATMENT - Rapid assessment of cancer response to a therapeutic regimen can determine efficacy early in the course of treatment. Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure, among others, encompass a class of molecular imaging probes that can predict tumor early responses to anti-angiogenic therapies, such as that based on Bevacizumab (AVASTIN™). In particular, the present disclosure provides peptides that selectively bind to vascularized taget tissues such as, but not limited to solid tumors, responsive to anti-angiogenic therapies and which can, therefore, be useful to selectively concentrate moieties such as detectable labels, or therapeutic agents, in a tumor. The detectable labels, therefore, provide a way to selectively detect and monitor tissues, and most advantageously tumors, that respond to anti-angiogenic therapies.	10-14-2010

Rong Cao, Milpitas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110145899	Single Action Authentication via Mobile Devices - A method for authenticating a user includes receiving a user identification, confirming the user identification, sending a request to the user to perform a single action on a communication device, creating a session to receive the single action from the communication device, receiving an identifier from the communication device, using the identifier to verify that the user has the communication device, and authenticating the user based on the confirmed user information and the verification that the user has the communication device. The identification can include a username and a password or can be a one time password.	06-16-2011

Sheldon Cao, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110301155	INDAZOLE COMPOUNDS FOR ACTIVATING GLUCOKINASE - The present invention aims to provide a glucokinase activator useful as a pharmaceutical agent such as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, obesity and the like, and the like.	12-08-2011

Sheldon X. Cao, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090281092	POLO-LIKE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases:	11-12-2009
20090291938	POLO-LIKE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases:	11-26-2009
20100069431	IMIDAZOPYRIDINE COMPOUNDS - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with glucokinase that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined herein.	03-18-2010
20100075973	POLO-LIKE KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides PLK inhibitors of the formula	03-25-2010
20110070297	GLUCOKINASE ACTIVATORS - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with glucokinase that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of:	03-24-2011
20110082111	POLO-LIKE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases:	04-07-2011
20110201818	POLO-LIKE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases:	08-18-2011
20110275665	GLUCOKINASE ACTIVATORS - Compounds are provided for use with hexokinases that comprise:	11-10-2011

Shuguang Cao, Saratoga, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110287305	ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, COMPONENTS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - An electrochemical cell including at least one nitrogen-containing compound is disclosed. The at least one nitrogen-containing compound may form part of or be included in: an anode structure, a cathode structure, an electrolyte and/or a separator of the electrochemical cell. Also disclosed is a battery including the electrochemical cell.	11-24-2011

Shuqing Cao, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100328826	Field Effect Resistor for ESD Protection - An electrostatic discharge protection device and methodology are provided for protecting semiconductor devices against electrostatic discharge events by temporarily forming during normal (non-ESD) operation two more inversion layers (	12-30-2010

Thach Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228278	EXPANDING VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICE - This is a device for occluding a space within the body. In particular, the device comprises an expandable member, an inner member and one or more stop elements. The devices may be placed in a desired site within a mammal to facilitate the formation of an occlusion.	09-09-2010

Tim Cao, Millbrae, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110256127	ANTI-LRP6 ANTIBODIES - The invention provides anti-LRP6 antibodies and methods of using the same. A particular aspect of the invention provides for bispecific anti-LRP6 antibodies that inhibit signaling by multiple Wnt isoforms.	10-20-2011

Vo A. Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090043771	SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PRODUCTS FOR ENSURING DATA INTEGRITY OF A STORAGE SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer products for ensuring data integrity of a storage system. Exemplary embodiments include a method for ensuring data integrity in a storage system, the method including creating a data set using a repeatable pattern to establish expected values, storing the data set into the storage system using a defined interface of the system, extracting the data from the storage system using a defined interface of the system and comparing the extracted data against the expected values established by the known pattern.	02-12-2009

Wei Cao, Milpitas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110070730	SEQUENTIAL DEPOSITION OF TANTALUM NITRIDE USING A TANTALUM-CONTAINING PRECURSOR AND A NITROGEN-CONTAINING PRECURSOR - Embodiments of the invention provide a method for forming tantalum nitride materials on a substrate by employing an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process. The method includes heating a tantalum precursor within an ampoule to a predetermined temperature to form a tantalum precursor gas and sequentially exposing a substrate to the tantalum precursor gas and a nitrogen precursor to form a tantalum nitride material. Thereafter, a nucleation layer and a bulk layer may be deposited on the substrate. In one example, a radical nitrogen compound may be formed from the nitrogen precursor during a plasma-enhanced ALD process. A nitrogen precursor may include nitrogen or ammonia. In another example, a metal-organic tantalum precursor may be used during the deposition process.	03-24-2011

Wei Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076785	Process to fabricate bottom electrode for MRAM device - Formation of a bottom electrode for an MTJ device on a silicon nitride substrate is facilitated by including a protective coating that is partly consumed during etching of the alpha tantalum portion of said bottom electrode. Adhesion to SiN is enhanced by using a TaN/NiCr bilayer as “glue”.	03-31-2011
20110133300	Bottom electrode for MRAM device - A multi-layered bottom electrode for an MTJ device on a silicon nitride substrate is described. It comprises a bilayer of alpha tantalum on ruthenium which in turn lies on a nickel chrome layer over a second tantalum layer.	06-09-2011

Wei Cao, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110205909	METHOD, NODE AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING LINK AGGREGATION GROUP INFORMATION - A method for obtaining link aggregation group (LAG) information, and a node and a system thereof are provided, which belong to the field of communication technologies. The method includes the following steps. An ingress node of a label switched path (LSP) sends an echo request message to another node on the LSP, in which the message carries identification information, and the identification information is for identifying that the LAG information on the LSP needs to be obtained. The ingress node receives an echo reply message returned by said another node, in which the message carries LAG information between said another node and a next hop node on the LSP. The present invention implements the obtaining of LAG information on the LSP and brings great convenience to OAM of MPLS network, and has the advantages of being simple, convenient, and easy to implement and having strong practicality.	08-25-2011
20110211579	METHOD, SYSTEM AND NETWORK NODE FOR SETTING UP A LABEL SWITCHING PATH - The present invention relates to communications technologies and discloses a method, a system, and a label switching router for setting up a Label Switching Path (LSP). The method includes: an ingress edge node sends a label request packet to a downstream node, where the label request packet carries an Equal Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) property flag of a Forwarding Equivalence Class (FEC); the downstream node that receives the label request packet sends the label request packet to a next-hop node according to the property flag; and the node that receives the label request packet performs label mapping according to a path of the label request packet, binds a label to the FEC, and sets up an LSP. An ECMP property flag indicating setting up an ECMP route is permitted is introduced in the process of setting up an LSP. Therefore, setup of an ECMP route is prevented for the FEC that imposes special requirements, and management and maintenance of the network are facilitated.	09-01-2011
20110310727	TROUBLESHOOTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A troubleshooting method and a troubleshooting apparatus are disclosed. The troubleshooting method includes: sending a forward detection message to at least one node on a path to be detected, where the forward detection message carries information about a forward path to be detected and information about a backward path to be detected; and detecting faults according to a backward detection message returned by the at least one node. With the troubleshooting method and the troubleshooting apparatus disclosed herein, troubleshooting operations such as fault detection and fault location can be performed for the forward path and the backward path that require bidirectional path detection.	12-22-2011

Weixun Cao, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100079214	Temperature compensation method and apparatus for an output frequency signal based on successive approximation - Techniques of compensating frequency in an output in reference to a reference frequency signal are disclosed. The reference frequency signal may be from a crystal oscillator or other oscillators. Due to the changes of the temperature, the reference frequency signal drifts. According to one aspect of the techniques, a temperature frequency correction word is generated in accordance with a frequency compensation value in view of a current temperature to generate a substantially temperature compensated frequency output from a reference frequency signal. The frequency control word is produced from a successive approximation circuit configured to produce the temperature frequency correction word in accordance with the frequency compensation value in view of the current temperature. Both the temperature frequency correction word and a frequency control word are data represented in a sequence of bits. As a result, the compensated frequency output can be of high precision.	04-01-2010

Wenjin Cao, Simi Valley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213215	Concentrated Protein Lyophilates, Methods, and Uses - The invention provides, among other things, lyophilized compositions of high surface area that comprise a protein and that reconstitute quickly and efficiently to solution of high protein concentration with minimal formation, if any, of foam, effervescence, bubbles, turbidity, or particulates that might be deleterious. The invention also provides, among other things, methods for making the lyophilized compositions. The invention in additional aspects also provides Raman Imaging Spectrographic methods for real time analyses of polymorphs in a sample using PLS algorithms. By way of particular example, the use of the method for the analysis of mannitol polymorphs is described, and the use of the analysis to determine optimum compositions and lyophilization methods for producing lyophilates of pharmaceutical proteins having a predefined distribution of mannitol polymorphs and having the aforementioned reconstitution properties is also described.	09-04-2008

Wu Cao, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100250563	PROFILING IN A MASSIVE PARALLEL PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A computer-implemented method of profiling a data set in a parallel processing environment includes vertically partitioning an initial data set. One or more attribute subsets are then profiled. A list of subjects is generated each corresponding to a specific attribute value identified in the profiling. Values of multiple attributes are extracted for each identified subject, and the sample results are assembled and merged.	09-30-2010
20100250648	CLIENT-SERVER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING METADATA INFORMATION ACROSS A NETWORK USING PROXIES - Embodiments of the present invention include a computer-implemented systems and methods for accessing metadata across a network. A metadata server receives requests to access a data source from one or more clients. The metadata server is coupled between one or more backend servers and the clients. The backend servers may be coupled to the data sources of interest. The metadata server provides a metadata service proxy for establishing communications with the backend servers and for signaling the backend servers to establish connections to data sources. Data sources may be stateful or stateless. For stateless data sources, the metadata server may dynamically create reusable metadata service provider proxies that receive metadata from metadata service providers on the backend servers. For stateful data sources, unique metadata service provider proxies may be dynamically created and used to service client requests.	09-30-2010
20110145005	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC BUSINESS CONTENT DISCOVERY - A system and method for automatic business content discovery are described. In various embodiments, a system includes modules to bind business terms to data validation rules and search data sources for data matching data validation rules. In various embodiments, the system binds matching data to data validation rules. In various embodiments, a user interface is provided for creating and managing business terms and data validation rules. In various embodiments, a method for profiling and monitoring data via graphical controls is presented.	06-16-2011

Xiaochong Cao, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110080913	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LAYER-2 TO 7 SEARCH ENGINE FOR HIGH SPEED NETWORK APPLICATION - High-speed networking application equipments with a layer-2 to layer-7 hardware search engine and method are with flexibility and performance improvement. The multi-layer switches/routers, network address translation (NAT) gateway, firewall/VPN router and network attached storage (NAS) may use the search engine for fast and efficient search requirement.	04-07-2011

Xiaochong Cao, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090022171	INTERRUPT COALESCING SCHEME FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT TCP OFFLOAD ENGINE - An interrupt coalescing scheme for high throughput TCP offload engine and method thereof are disclosed. An interrupt descriptor queue is used, that TCP offload engine saves TCP connection information and interrupt information in an interrupt event descriptor per interrupt. Meanwhile the software processes an interrupt by reading interrupt event descriptors asynchronously. The software may process multiple interrupt event descriptors in one interrupt context.	01-22-2009

Yanxiang Cao, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166037	Analysis of methylation using nucleic acid arrays - Arrays for genome-wide analysis of methylation are disclosed. IN a preferred aspect arrays comprising a plurality of probes complementary to a plurality of identified CpG islands in the human, mouse and rat genome are disclosed. The arrays may be used to detect methylation within cpG islands in samples from human, mouse and rat genomes.	07-07-2011

Yicheng Cao, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124528	Generation and affinity maturation of antibody library in silico - The present invention provides a methodology for efficiently generating and screening protein libraries for optimized proteins with desirable biological functions, such as improved binding affinity towards biologically and/or therapeutically important target molecules. The process is carried out computationally in a high throughput manner by mining the ever-expanding databases of protein sequences of all organisms, especially human. In one embodiment, a method for constructing a library of designed proteins, comprising the steps of: providing an amino acid sequence derived from a lead protein, the amino acid sequence being designated as a lead sequence; comparing the lead sequence with a plurality of tester protein sequences; and selecting from the plurality of tester protein sequences at least two peptide segments that have at least 15% sequence identity with the lead sequence, the selected peptide segments forming a hit library; and forming a library of designed proteins by substituting the lead sequence with the hit library. The library of designed proteins can be expressed in vitro or in vivo to produce a library of recombinant proteins that can be screened for novel or improved function(s) over the lead protein, such as an antibody against therapeutically important target.	05-26-2011

Ying Cao, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090066820	FILTERING OPTIMIZATION VIA IMPLICIT BAYER GRID SUBSAMPLING - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for filtering captured image data are provided. An array of pixel data values corresponding to a captured image is received. The pixel data values in the received array are pixel data values of a first color of the captured image. A filter function is performed on a portion of the pixel data values of the array that are located in Bayer pattern pixel locations of the array for the first color. Subsequent arrays of pixel data values corresponding to further colors of the captured image may be received and filtered in a similar manner. Furthermore, further captured images in a video stream may be received and filtered in a similar manner, to generate a stream of filtered video images.	03-12-2009
20090080770	IMAGE PIXEL SUBSAMPLING TO REDUCE A NUMBER OF PIXEL CALCULATIONS - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for processing captured image data are described. A first array of pixel data values corresponding to a captured image is received. The first array is segmented into a plurality of N by M array portions. A subsample pattern is selected for each N by M array portion of the plurality of N by M array portions from a plurality of subsample patterns so that each N by M array portion has a corresponding selected subsample pattern. The subsample patterns may be selected in a random fashion, or other fashion, to avoid noise patterns in a spatial domain (same image frame) and/or in a time domain (across multiple image frames). Each N by M array portion is subsampled according to the corresponding selected subsample pattern to generate a second array of filtered pixel data values. The second array of filtered pixel data values corresponds to a down-sized version of the captured image. This process may be performed on data of multiple color channels corresponding to the captured image, and on data corresponding to multiple captured image frames in a video stream.	03-26-2009
20090097771	IN-PLACE AVERAGING OF PACKED PIXEL DATA - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for averaging data in packed format are provided. The data may be image data, such as data words containing color-specific data portions representative of pixels of a captured image. A first data word containing first image data is received. A second data word containing second image data is received. A logical AND of the first data word and the second data word is performed to generate a third data word. A logical exclusive OR (XOR) of the first data word and the second data word is performed to generate a fourth data word. A right shift of the fourth data word is performed. The third data word and the right shifted fourth data word are summed to generate a fifth data word that is an average of the first and second data words.	04-16-2009

Yu Cao, Cupetino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100128969	HARMONIC RESIST MODEL FOR USE IN A LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND A DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for determining an image of a mask pattern in a resist coated on a substrate, the method including determining an aerial image of the mask pattern at substrate level; and convolving the aerial image with at least two orthogonal convolution kernels to determine a resist image that is representative of the mask pattern in the resist.	05-27-2010

Yu Cao, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100057411	PREDICTIVE MODELING OF CONTACT AND VIA MODULES FOR ADVANCED ON-CHIP INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY - A computer program product estimates performance of a back end of line (BEOL) structure of a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC). Code executes on a computer to dynamically predict an electrical resistance of the BEOL structure based on input data specific to multiple layers of the BEOL structure. The BEOL structure can be a contact or a via. The layers of the contact/via include an inner filling material and an outer liner. The code accounts for a width scatter effect of the inner filling material, as well as a slope profile of the contact/via.	03-04-2010

Yu Cao, Saratoga, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110224956	Methods and Systems for Parameter-Sensitive and Orthogonal Gauge Design for Lithography Calibration - Methods according to the present invention provide computationally efficient techniques for designing gauge patterns for calibrating a model for use in a simulation process, and which minimize degeneracy between model parameters, and thus maximize pattern coverage for parameter calibration. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of designing gauge patterns that achieve complete coverage of parameter variations with minimum number of gauges and corresponding measurements in the calibration of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. According to some aspects, a method according to the invention includes transforming the space of model parametric space (based on CD sensitivity or Delta TCCs), then iteratively identifying the direction that is most orthogonal to existing gauges' CD sensitivities in this new space, and determining most sensitive line width/pitch combination with optimal assist feature placement which leads to most sensitive CD changes along that direction in model parametric space.	09-15-2011
20110230999	Fast Freeform Source and Mask Co-Optimization Method - The present invention relates to lithographic apparatuses and processes, and more particularly to tools for optimizing illumination sources and masks for use in lithographic apparatuses and processes. According to certain aspects, the present invention significantly speeds up the convergence of the optimization by allowing direct computation of gradient of the cost function. According to other aspects, the present invention allows for simultaneous optimization of both source and mask, thereby significantly speeding the overall convergence. According to still further aspects, the present invention allows for free-form optimization, without the constraints required by conventional optimization techniques.	09-22-2011
20110267597	Method of Performing Model-Based Scanner Tuning - A model-based tuning method for tuning a first lithography system utilizing a reference lithography system, each of which has tunable parameters for controlling imaging performance. The method includes the steps of defining a test pattern and an imaging model; imaging the test pattern utilizing the reference lithography system and measuring the imaging results; imaging the test pattern utilizing the first lithography system and measuring the imaging results; calibrating the imaging model utilizing the imaging results corresponding to the reference lithography system, where the calibrated imaging model has a first set of parameter values; tuning the calibrated imaging model utilizing the imaging results corresponding to the first lithography system, where the tuned calibrated model has a second set of parameter values; and adjusting the parameters of the first lithography system based on a difference between the first set of parameter values and the second set of parameter values.	11-03-2011

Yujie Cao, Redwood Shores, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090100082	REPLICATION AND MAPPING MECHANISM FOR RECREATING MEMORY DURATIONS - Techniques for migrating duration trees from a source database server (or instance) to a destination database server (or instance) are provided. A duration is a memory management construct that allows database components to group related areas of memory together. A source duration tree is captured at the source database server and combined with a destination duration tree at the destination database server. Any duration identifiers in the source duration tree that conflict with (i.e., are the same as) a duration identifier in the destination duration tree are mapped to new duration identifiers.	04-16-2009

Zhiheng Cao, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090016544	LOW-POWER DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER - A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with a digital segment having a digital data input and an analog segment coupled to the digital segment and having an analog output to output an analog signal corresponding to the digital data. The analog segment includes one or more gain stages and a feedback structure to couple the analog output to the one or more gain stages to attenuate signal distortion at the analog output. A combined gain of the one or more gain stages determines a signal distortion attenuation characteristic of the analog segment.	01-15-2009
20090322431	SELF-BIASED BIPOLAR RING-OSCILLATOR PHASE-LOCKED LOOPS WITH WIDE TUNING RANGE - Self-biased bipolar ring-oscillator phase-locked loops with a wide tuning range are disclosed. In a particular example, an apparatus to provide a phase-locked loop is described, comprising a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to provide an output clock signal having a frequency, a quantizer, a phase-frequency detector to generate an adjustment signal, and a charge pump to modify the control voltage. The example VCO includes several ring-oscillator stages, where each ring-oscillator stage includes several gain stages to provide several output currents based on a comparison of a control voltage and several corresponding threshold voltages. The example quantizer includes several comparators to generate digital signals based on the output currents. The example charge pump modifies the control voltage based on the digital signals and the adjustment signal, and includes several switching elements to increase or decrease current to the charge pump based on the digital signals.	12-31-2009
20100237950	TRANSCONDUCTANCE BIAS CIRCUIT, AMPLIFIER AND METHOD - Methods, circuits and apparatus for biasing an amplifier to maintain consistent operational characteristics over variations in fabrication processes and operational temperature conditions are disclosed. A bias is determined by first comparing output voltages of replica circuits of the amplifier during an offset canceling phase. The output voltages are differently driven by an offset induced by a first reference current and the offset is canceled in response to the first comparing step. The output voltages are secondly compared during a calibration phase and a calibration bias current is adjusted in response to the second comparing step. The amplifier bias is determined based on the calibration bias current. The process is periodically repeated in response to operational variations.	09-23-2010
20100289578	MULTI-BIT CLASS-D POWER AMPLIFIER SYSTEM - Techniques for designing an efficient power amplifier are described. In one aspect, multiple single unit instance class-D power amplifiers with coupled outputs are utilized to increase efficiency and reduce quantization noise. In another aspect, multiple groups of single unit instance class-D power amplifiers are coupled at the outputs thereof with each group of power amplifiers configured to resonate at unique frequency. This results in increased efficiency and reduction of quantization noise at multiple frequencies bands.	11-18-2010