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Alan K. Chan, Fairport, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090010658UNIVERSAL SMART CHIP CARTRIDGES FOR MULTIPLE PRINTING APPARATUS - A printing system includes first and second printing devices operable exclusively with respective first and second consumable devices. A third consumable device is provided in the system storing identification data recognizable by both the first and second printing devices whereby the third consumable device is operable with both the first and second printing devices. Further, the universal marking material cartridge is provided for use in associated printing system including first and second printing devices operable exclusively with respective first and second consumable devices. The universal marking material cartridge stores identification data recognizable by both first and second printing devices whereby the cartridge is operable with both of the printing devices.01-08-2009

Patent applications by Alan K. Chan, Fairport, NY US

Benson Chan, Vestal, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080238323LED lighting assembly and lamp utilizing same - An LED lighting assembly including a plurality of individual LEDs mounted on a common, bendable heat sinking member designed to remove heat from the LEDs during operation and also to be formed (bent) to provide the desired light direction and intensity. Several such assemblies may be used within an LED lamp, as also provided herein. The lamp is ideal for use within medical and dental environments to assure optimal light onto a patient located at a specified distance from the lamp.10-02-2008
20090092353Method of making circuitized substrate with internal optical pathway - A circuitized substrate (e.g., PCB) including an internal optical pathway as part thereof such that the substrate is capable of transmitting and/or receiving both electrical and optical signals. The substrate includes an angular reflector on one of the cladding layers such that optical signals passing through the optical core will impinge on the angled reflecting surfaces of the angular reflector and be reflected up through an opening (including one with optically transparent material therein), e.g., to a second circuitized substrate also having at least one internal optical pathway as part thereof, to thus interconnect the two substrates optically. A method of making the substrate is also provided.04-09-2009
20090093073Method of making circuitized substrate with internal optical pathway using photolithography - A method of making a circuitized substrate (e.g., PCB) including at least one and possibly several internal optical pathways as part thereof such that the resulting substrate will be capable of transmitting and/or receiving both electrical and optical signals. The method involves forming at least one opening between a side of the optical core and an adjacent upstanding member such that the opening is defined by at least one angular sidewall. Light passing through the optical core material (or into the core from above) is reflected off this angular sidewall. The medium (e.g., air) within the opening thus also serves as a reflecting medium due to its own reflective index in comparison to that of the adjacent optical core material. The method utilizes many processes used in conventional PCB manufacturing, thereby keeping costs to a minimum. The formed substrate is capable of being both optically and electrically coupled to one or more other substrates possessing similar capabilities, thereby forming an electro-optical assembly of such substrates.04-09-2009
20090109624Circuitized substrate with internal cooling structure and electrical assembly utilizing same - An electrical assembly which includes a circuitized substrate including a first plurality of dielectric and electrically conductive circuit layers alternatively oriented in a stacked orientation, a thermal cooling structure bonded to one of the dielectric layers and at least one electrical component mounted on the circuitized substrate. The circuitized substrate includes a plurality of electrically conductive and thermally conductive thru-holes located therein, selected ones of the thermally conductive thru-holes thermally coupled to the electrical component(s) and extending through the first plurality of dielectric and electrically conductive circuit layers and being thermally coupled to the thermal cooling structure, each of these selected ones of thermally conductive thru-holes providing a thermal path from the electrical component to the thermal cooling structure during assembly operation. The thermal cooling structure is adapted for having cooling fluid pass there-through during operation of the assembly. A method of making the substrate is also provided.04-30-2009
20090320280Spring actuated clamping mechanism - A spring actuated clamping mechanism has a backer plate with an upper surface and a lower surface. A set of apertures is formed along the periphery of the backer plate. The upper surface of the backer plate has at least one backer plate recess, and preferably four recesses, formed therein. A threaded aperture is also formed in the backer plate. A compression plate is also provided. A second set of apertures is formed along the periphery of the compression plate. The lower surface of the compression plate has at least one compression plate recess, and at least one compression plate aperture. At least one compression spring is disposed between the backer plate and the compression plate. A screw tension release mechanism is screwed into the backer plate threaded aperture and inserted through the compression plate aperture. When the release mechanism is loosened, backer plate is forced downwardly, applying a uniform force to all electrical contacts on the printed circuit board or card to which the clamping mechanism is attached.12-31-2009
20100323558HIGH DENSITY CONNECTOR FOR INTERCONNECTING FINE PITCH CIRCUIT PACKAGING STRUCTURES - A pinned interposer and mating sockets to facilitate removable mounting of high connection density micro devices between a pair of substrates in compact electronic circuit packages. The pinned interposer has an inner set of contacts, typically in a rectangular array, that, in cooperation with a mating socket, allows pluggable connection of a micro device such as a MEMS device connected to a first printed circuit substrate. An outer set of contacts on the interposer provides electrical interconnection between the first substrate and a second substrate located atop the high connection density micro device, thereby effectively sandwiching the micro device between the first and second substrates. The outer set of contacts may be disposed in a circular array.12-23-2010
20110197430SPRING ACTUATED CLAMPING MECHANISM - A spring actuated clamping mechanism has a backer plate with an upper surface and a lower surface. A set of apertures is formed along the periphery of the backer plate. The upper surface of the backer plate has at least one backer plate recess, and preferably four recesses, formed therein. A threaded aperture is also formed in the backer plate. A compression plate is also provided. A second set of apertures is formed along the periphery of the compression plate. The lower surface of the compression plate has at least one compression plate recess, and at least one compression plate aperture. At least one compression spring is disposed between the backer plate and the compression plate. A screw tension release mechanism is screwed into the backer plate threaded aperture and inserted through the compression plate aperture. When the release mechanism is loosened, backer plate is forced downwardly, applying a uniform force to all electrical contacts on the printed circuit board or card to which the clamping mechanism is attached.08-18-2011

Patent applications by Benson Chan, Vestal, NY US

Chin-Penn Peter Chan, Mechanicville, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080243287Methods and Apparatuses for Monitoring Steam Turbine Valve Assemblies - The present application provides for apparatuses and methods for monitoring steam turbine valve assemblies. In one embodiment of the present application a method for monitoring valve assemblies is provided. First, the vibration characteristics of at least one valve assembly prior to operation may be measured. Next, the behavior of that valve assembly may be monitored during operation of the valve assembly, then compared to the vibration characteristics determined prior to operation. Comparing the valve assembly behavior monitored during operation to the valve assembly characteristics measured prior to operation may allow for estimating the stress levels experienced by the valve assembly during operation.10-02-2008

Collin Chan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090325971Pentacyclic Alkaloid Compounds and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to Pentacyclic Alkaloid Compounds, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Pentacyclic Alkaloid Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer, a bacterial infection, a fungal infection, or a yeast infection, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a Pentacyclic Alkaloid Compound. The present invention also relates to compounds and methods that are useful for making Cribrostatin IV.12-31-2009

Danny Chan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110015961Method and system for an event scheduler - The present invention relates to a computer system and method for providing an interactive method for automatically scheduling and event such as a conference or entertainment event including determining availability for each of a plurality of invitees participants and selecting a date and time for the event upon the availability of each of the plurality of invitees. The method also includes arranging the invitees into different sets of participants to best accommodate invitees having the same event, date, time, location and price preferences. selecting a mode of communication compliant with an invitees receiving device; sending the invitees an event having one or more associated parameters based upon a template; and receiving availability from the invitees for each event having parameters; matching the event to the invitees availability for the event; automatically initiating the event by calendaring or booking to preserve the position at the event for the invitee.01-20-2011
20110093317COMBINATORIAL PORTFOLIO AGGREGATIONS IN ELECTRONIC TRADE - A method for combinatorial portfolio aggregations in electronic trade transactions, in one example embodiment, comprises receiving data associated with an offer for possession of at least one part of an item for a period of time, receiving further data associated with at least one further offer for possession of the at least one part of the item for at least one further period of time, with the time period and the at least one further period of time being non-concurrent, selectively aggregating the offer with the at least one further offer into a portfolio offer for the at least one part of the item, and based on predetermined criteria, determining that the portfolio offer is a winning portfolio offer. The method can further comprise matching the offer to the item based on the data associated with the offer for possession, the item properties, and the item transfer criteria, and selectively aggregating the offer with the at least one further offer into a portfolio offer for the at least one part of the item. The method can further comprise determining whether an escrow amount is required and based on the determination, require a payment of an escrow in order to take possession of the item. The method can further comprise receiving data associated with an offer for possession of at least one part of an item for a period of time, wherein the possession is for demonstration purposes.04-21-2011
20110093376Combinatorial portfolio aggregations electronic trade - A method for combinatorial portfolio aggregations in electronic trade transactions , in one example embodiment, comprises receiving data associated with an offer for possession of at least one part of an item for a period of time, receiving further data associated with at least one further offer for possession of the at least one part of the item for at least one further period of time, the time period and the at least one further period of time being non-concurrent, selectively aggregating the offer with the at least one further offer into a portfolio offer for the at least one part of the item, and based on predetermined criteria, determining that the portfolio offer is a winning portfolio offer.04-21-2011
20120030055COMBINATORIAL PORTFOLIO AGGREGATIONS IN ELECTRONIC TRADE - A method for combinatorial portfolio aggregations in electronic trade transactions comprises receiving data associated with a demand for possession of a part of an item, receiving further data associated with one further demand for possession of the part of the item, aggregating the demand with one further demand for possession of the part of the item, posting the part of the item for bidding according to the aggregated demand, receiving data associated with an offer for possession of the part of the item for a period of time, receiving data associated with one further offer for possession of the part of the item, with the time period and the further period of time being non-concurrent, selectively aggregating the offer with the further offer into a portfolio offer for the part of the item, and based on predetermined criteria, determining that the portfolio offer is a winning portfolio offer.02-02-2012

David Y. Chan, Bellrose, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090046406OVERVOLTAGE DEVICE WITH ENHANCED SURGE SUPPRESSION - An overvoltage device that is formed from a MOV device that is coupled in parallel with a spark gap. This device is coupled upstream from electronic components to protect these components from damage. For example, in one embodiment, the overvoltage device is coupled to a fault circuit interrupter such as a GFCI, across the phase and neutral lines to protect components of the GFCI from an overvoltage condition. In one embodiment the overvoltage device is formed as an MOV physically coupled to a spark gap wherein the MOV and the spark gap are electrically coupled across the phase line and the neutral line in parallel.02-19-2009

David Y. Chan, Bellerose, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090273866FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL SENSING - A bi-directional fault circuit interrupter system having mis-wiring protection via numerous different poles. There are at least three different transformers wherein at least two of the transformers are differential transformers and at least one transformer is a neutral transformer. There is also at least one actuator which is used to switch the switches back and forth to selectively connect the electrical current to the fault circuit.11-05-2009

Patent applications by David Y. Chan, Bellerose, NY US

Diane Chan, Flushing, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090125497SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-LINGUAL INFORMATION RETRIEVAL - Multi-lingual information retrieval methods and systems are described.05-14-2009

Edwin Chan, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110101023SEALED DISPENSER FOR METERED FLUENT MATERIALS - A device for dispensing a metered amount of powdered, granular liquid or related fluent materials and a method of dispensing a fluent material such that a release of excess material beyond the metered amount is inhibited. The dispenser includes a sealing arrangement to effect such inhibiting, as well as to reduce moisture-based contamination of the material stored within the dispenser. Optional features may include various seal configurations and numbers, removable top and bottom caps that both may have a locking mechanism. The dispenser may be configured as a disposable hand-held device such that, after depletion of the fluent material contents arising out of a multiplicity of uses, it can be thrown away.05-05-2011
20110197820PET LEASH - A pet leash and a method of making and using same. In one embodiment, the leash includes one or more features for improving functionality. In one form, such features include one or more compartments (08-18-2011
20120135843INTEGRATED PUNCHING BAG SYSTEM - A punching bag base and punching bag assembly. The base provides multiple areas to store exercise accessories such as weighted dumbbells and weighted ankle weights. In one form, the areas formed in the base to receive weights or related exercise equipment form a shape that is complementary to that of the equipment stored in it. In another form, the base can be of a generally hollow construction to accept ballast to provide additional stability of the base when it is placed on a floor or related support structure. The system may also include an integrated hook placed on the pole that allows the user the ability to hang boxing gloves, towels or other exercise equipment. The system may also include a wheel assembly to facilitate ease of movement.05-31-2012

Eric Ping Pang Chan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090140568Body support structure - A body support structure includes a backrest having a frame and a plurality of laterally spaced strips. Each of the strips extends in a longitudinal direction, with an upper end portion of each of the strips formed in an inverted J-shape. In another aspect, a body support structure includes a frame and a seat segment having a front portion and a rear portion. A back support segment is joined to the seat segment and has an upper portion formed in an inverted J-shape. A front portion of the seat segment and the upper portion of the back support segment are the only portions directly joined to the frame. In another aspect, a body support structure includes a plurality of longitudinally extending and laterally spaced strips and at least one laterally extending elastomeric member connecting each of said plurality of strips.06-04-2009

Heather Yee-Mei Chan, Niskayuna, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120136616METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC PEAK FINDING IN CALORIMETRIC DATA - In one embodiment, a method for automatically determining a position of one or more calorimetric peaks in a set of calorimetric data is provided. The method comprises a) providing a non-linear fit for the calorimetric data, b) calculating a residual by subtracting the non-linear fit from the calorimetric data, c) calculating an error based on the residual, d) comparing the error with a predetermined error, and e) providing another non-linear fit if the error is greater than the predetermined error.05-31-2012

Henry Chan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090119189INFORMATION DISSEMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and computer program product for allowing one or more clients to define a real estate listing for each of a plurality of available properties, thus defining a plurality of available real estate listings. Each of the plurality of available real estate listings includes one or more data items. A user is allowed to define one or more real estate preferences. At least one compatible real estate listing is identified for the user based upon the one or more real estate preferences. The at least one compatible real estate listing is chosen from the plurality of available real estate listings. Review is effectuated, on a handheld electronic device of the user, of at least a portion of the one or more data items of the at least one compatible real estate listing.05-07-2009

Hoi Y. Chan, Hawthorne, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110072316SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE TIME AND COMPLEXITY OF SELF CONFIGURING SYSTEMS - A system and method for testing a self configuring computer which includes a computer system. Sensors electrically communicating with respective electrical connectors in the computer system. The sensors detecting when the electrical connector has a change of status from a previous start up. The sensor indicating a state change when the connector has a change of status. The computer system electrically communicating with the sensor for detecting the sensor state. The computer system initiating a power up and a self test of the connector and a new device connected to the connector using the program upon start up of the computer system when a change in the state of the sensor indicates a change in the status of the connector. The computer system by-passing a power up and self test of the connector when there is no change in the state of the sensor.03-24-2011

John Chan, Hyde Park, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090299511METHOD OF RELEASING UNITS IN A PRODUCTION FACILITY - A method of releasing units in a production facility includes forming a release plan for a production facility that establishes a number of units to be operated on by a production process, and creating a least one recipe bucket having an associated number of units. The method further requires evaluating production process throughput parameters, and comparing the number of units associated with the at least one recipe bucket with the number of units to be operated on by the production process and production process throughput parameters. If the number of units in the recipe bucket matches the number of units to be operated on by the production process and production process throughput parameters, recipe bucket is released to the production process, else the at least one recipe bucket is delayed from being released to the production process.12-03-2009

John K. Chan, Hyde Park, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090326704PROCESSING LOTS THROUGH A CLUSTER TOOL HAVING MULTIPLE PROCESSING CHAMBERS - Processing a lot through a cluster tool having multiple processing chambers includes dispatching a lot to a cluster tool having a plurality of processing chambers, determining which of the plurality of processing chambers are active processing chambers and inactive processing chambers, setting a recipe for processing the lot utilizing the active processing chambers of the cluster tool, and processing a portion of the lot through the active processing chambers. Processing the lot further requires detecting that at least one of the inactive processing chambers is a re-activated processing chamber, selectively setting a new recipe for processing a remaining portion of the lot utilizing the active processing chambers and the re-activated processing chamber, and processing the remaining portion of the lot through the cluster tool based on the new recipe.12-31-2009

Julian Chan, Spring Valley, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100178097Laterally-Actuated Dispenser with One-Way Valve for Storing and Dispensing Substances - A dispenser for dispensing a substance, such as a pharmaceutical, ophthalmic, dermatological, cosmeceutical, cosmetic or other product, has a body with a variable-volume storage chamber for storing the product. A dispensing portion of the dispenser is connected with the body and has a compression chamber in fluid communication with the storage chamber for receiving substance therefrom, and an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication with the compression chamber. A one-way valve of the dispenser includes an axially-extending valve seat and an axially-extending flexible valve cover seated on the valve seat and defining a normally-closed, axially-extending seam therebetween forming a fluid-tight seal between the valve cover and valve seat. The flexible valve cover is movable relative to the valve seat and the seam is connectable in fluid communication with the outlet aperture to allow the passage of substance through the seam and out of the dispenser. The dispenser further comprises a manually-engageable actuator connected to the dispensing portion movable between first and second positions to dispense substance within the compression chamber through the outlet aperture, and an integral, dome-shaped spring for biasing the actuator in a direction from one of the first and second positions toward the other.07-15-2010

Julian V. Chan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110297677DISPENSER AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING A DISPENSER - A dispenser for holding multiple doses of fluids or other substances, and for dispensing the substances, has a vial, a flexible bladder received within the vial, and a variable volume storage chamber formed between the bladder and vial. A filling valve is coupled in fluid communication with the storage chamber and defines (12-08-2011

Julian V. Chan, Spring Valley, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080197145Method for Dispensing Ophthalmic Fluid - An ophthalmic dispenser and method of filling and dispensing fluid stored therein. The dispenser includes a rigid housing defining a fluid-receiving chamber, a flexible bladder receivable within the fluid-receiving chamber, a pump coupled in fluid communication with the fluid-receiving chamber, and a nozzle having a valve defining an annular, axially-extending valve seat, an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication between the valve seat and the pump, and a flexible valve cover extending about the valve seat and forming an annular, axially-extending interface therebetween. The valve interface is connectable in fluid communication with the outlet aperture, and at least part of the valve cover is movable between (i) a normally closed position with the valve cover engaging the valve seat to close the interface and form a fluid-tight seal therebetween, and (ii) an open position with at least part of the valve cover spaced away from the valve seat in response to pumped fluid flowing through the outlet aperture at a pressure greater than a valve opening pressure to allow the passage of pressurized fluid therebetween. The rigid housing is mountable within a cartridge which, in turn, is mountable within a dispenser housing including an eyelid depressor and a trigger for simultaneously actuating the eyelid depressor and pump.08-21-2008
20100096407CONTAINER AND VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR STORING AND DISPENSING SUBSTANCES, AND RELATED METHOD - A container and valve assembly for storing and dispensing substances including edible substances. The container has a body that has a storage chamber for storing the substance and a head portion for holding the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve body and a valve seat surrounded by a flexible outer cover that includes a valve portion. A seam between the valve portion and valve seat form a one-way release valve wherein a portion of the seam remains closed when the substance is dispensed. To dispense the substance, pressure is applied to the body forcing the substance into the valve assembly, which in turn, controls the flow and release of the substance without exposing the remaining substance to the external atmosphere; thus, the sterility of the storage chamber and remaining substance is maintained, and the shelf life of the substance is increased.04-22-2010
20100124452DISPENSER WITH ONE-WAY VALVE FOR STORING AND DISPENSING SUBSTANCES - A dispenser for dispensing a substance, such as a liquid lipstick or other cosmetic, pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical product, has a body with a variable-volume storage chamber for storing the product. A dispensing portion is connected with the body and a one-way valve for dispensing amounts of product therethrough. The dispensing portion defines a compression chamber in fluid communication with the storage chamber for receiving product therefrom, and an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication with the compression chamber. The one-way valve has a valve seat, and a visco-elastic valve cover seated on the valve seat and defining a normally-closed, axially-extending seam therebetween forming a fluid-tight seal between the valve cover and valve seat. The flexible valve cover is movable relative to the valve seat, and the seam is connectable in fluid communication with the outlet aperture to allow the passage of product through the seam and out of the dispenser. An actuator is drivingly connected to the compression chamber for pressurizing product within the compression chamber and dispensing an amount of product within the compression chamber.05-20-2010
20100280466Method For Delivering A Substance To An Eye - An ophthalmic delivery device includes a body defining a fluid reservoir and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir. The delivery device also includes a nozzle that includes a dosage chamber for holding a dosage of fluid, a valve seat, and a valve cover. The valve cover extends about the valve seat and forms an interface therebetween and the valve seat includes an outlet aperture. The interface is in fluid communication with the outlet aperture and the dosage chamber, and at least part of the valve cover is movable between (i) a closed position with the valve cover engaging the valve seat to close the interface and form a fluid-tight seal therebetween, and (ii) an open position with at least part of the valve cover spaced away from the valve seat in response to fluid flowing through the outlet aperture at a pressure greater than a valve opening pressure to allow the passage of pressurized fluid therebetween. The valve seat and the valve cover are dimensioned to dispense the dosage of fluid through the interface at a velocity of equal to or less than 6 meters per second.11-04-2010
20100331808Dispenser and Method for Storing and Dispensing Sterile Product - A dispenser is provided for the delivery of controlled, metered amounts of any of numerous different substances to humans or animals, such as medicaments, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, or to deliver materials that may react upon exposure to air, such as glue. Means are provided in the dispenser to effect controlled delivery of a pre-determined amount of the substance contained in the dispenser. A one-way valve is provided to hermetically seal the portion of the dispenser containing the substance to be dispensed.12-30-2010
20110024463ONE-WAY VALVE AND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE VALVE - A flexible pouch and valve assembly is provided for aseptically storing a substance, dispensing multiple portions of the stored substance therefrom, and maintaining substance remaining in the pouch in an aseptic condition sealed with respect to ambient atmosphere. The flexible pouch and valve assembly are receivable within a relatively rigid housing, and are adapted to cooperate with a pump for pumping discrete portions of substance from the pouch and through the one-way valve to dispense the substance therefrom. The assembly comprises a flexible pouch defining therein a variable-volume storage chamber sealed with respect to the ambient atmosphere for aseptically storing therein multiple portions of the substance. A one-way valve of the assembly includes a valve body defining an axially-extending valve seat and at least one flow aperture extending through the valve body and/or the valve seat.02-03-2011
20110073614CONTAINER AND ONE-WAY VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR STORING AND DISPENSING SUBSTANCES, AND RELATED METHOD - A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a container having a body defining therein a storage chamber for receiving and storing the substance. The container includes a head located at one end of the body and a first passageway that is in fluid communication with the storage chamber of the body and defines a flow path therebetween. The container also includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway relative to the storage chamber, and a first connecting portion for connecting another component thereto. The device also includes a one-way valve assembly that includes a valve body including a body base defining a second passageway and at least one piercing portion engageable with the pierceable wall of the container. The valve assembly includes a second connecting portion connectable to the first connecting portion of the container for fixedly securing the valve assembly to the container.03-31-2011

Patent applications by Julian V. Chan, Spring Valley, NY US

Kevin K. Chan, Yorktown Heights, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110062518finFETS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A method of fabricating and a structure of a merged multi-fin finFET. The method includes forming single-crystal silicon fins from the silicon layer of an SOI substrate having a very thin buried oxide layer and merging the end regions of the fins by growing vertical epitaxial silicon from the substrate and horizontal epitaxial silicon from ends of the fins such that vertical epitaxial silicon growth predominates.03-17-2011
20110095343BI-LAYER nFET EMBEDDED STRESSOR ELEMENT AND INTEGRATION TO ENHANCE DRIVE CURRENT - A semiconductor structure including a bi-layer nFET embedded stressor element is disclosed. The bi-layer nFET embedded stressor element can be integrated into any CMOS process flow. The bi-layer nFET embedded stressor element includes an implant damaged free first layer of a first epitaxy semiconductor material having a lattice constant that is different from a lattice constant of a semiconductor substrate and imparts a tensile strain in a device channel of an nFET gate stack. Typically, and when the semiconductor is composed of silicon, the first layer of the bi-layer nFET embedded stressor element is composed of Si:C. The bi-layer nFET embedded stressor element further includes a second layer of a second epitaxy semiconductor material that has a lower resistance to dopant diffusion than the first epitaxy semiconductor material. Typically, and when the semiconductor is composed of silicon, the second layer of the bi-layer nFET embedded stressor element is composed of silicon. Only the second layer of the bi-layer nFET embedded stressor element includes the implanted source/drain regions.04-28-2011
20110108918ASYMMETRIC EPITAXY AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention provides a method of forming asymmetric field-effect-transistors. The method includes forming a gate structure on top of a semiconductor substrate, the gate structure including a gate stack and spacers adjacent to sidewalls of the gate stack, and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; performing angled ion-implantation from the first side of the gate structure in the substrate, thereby forming an ion-implanted region adjacent to the first side, wherein the gate structure prevents the angled ion-implantation from reaching the substrate adjacent to the second side of the gate structure; and performing epitaxial growth on the substrate at the first and second sides of the gate structure. As a result, epitaxial growth on the ion-implanted region is much slower than a region experiencing no ion-implantation. A source region formed to the second side of the gate structure by the epitaxial growth has a height higher than a drain region formed to the first side of the gate structure by the epitaxial growth. A semiconductor structure formed thereby is also provided.05-12-2011
20110180872ASYMMETRIC EPITAXY AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention provides a method of forming asymmetric field-effect-transistors. The method includes forming a gate structure on top of a semiconductor substrate, the gate structure including a gate stack and spacers adjacent to sidewalls of the gate stack, and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; performing angled ion-implantation from the first side of the gate structure in the substrate, thereby forming an ion-implanted region adjacent to the first side, wherein the gate structure prevents the angled ion-implantation from reaching the substrate adjacent to the second side of the gate structure; and performing epitaxial growth on the substrate at the first and second sides of the gate structure. As a result, epitaxial growth on the ion-implanted region is much slower than a region experiencing no ion-implantation. A source region formed to the second side of the gate structure by the epitaxial growth has a height higher than a drain region formed to the first side of the gate structure by the epitaxial growth. A semiconductor structure formed thereby is also provided.07-28-2011
20110316081finFETS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A method of fabricating and a structure of a merged multi-fin finFET. The method includes forming single-crystal silicon fins from the silicon layer of an SOI substrate having a very thin buried oxide layer and merging the end regions of the fins by growing vertical epitaxial silicon from the substrate and horizontal epitaxial silicon from ends of the fins such that vertical epitaxial silicon growth predominates.12-29-2011

Kevin K. Chan, Hopewell Junction, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110027948METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FINFET DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a FinFET device includes: providing a substrate having a mask disposed thereon; covering portions of the mask to define a perimeter of a gate region; removing uncovered portions of the mask to expose the substrate; covering a part of the exposed substrate with another mask to define at least one fin region; forming the at least one fin and the gate region through both masks and the substrate, the gate region having side walls; disposing insulating layers around the at least one fin and onto the side walls; disposing a conductive material into the gate region and onto the insulating layers to form a gate electrode, and then forming source and drain regions.02-03-2011
20110171788Fabrication of Field Effect Devices Using Spacers - A method for forming a field effect device includes forming a gate portion on a silicon-on-insulator layer (SOI), forming first spacer members on the SOI layer adjacent to the gate portion, depositing a layer of spacer material on the SOI layer, the first spacer members, and the gate portion, removing portions of the layer of spacer material to form second spacer members on the SOI layer adjacent to the first spacer members, forming a source region and a drain region on the SOI layer by implanting ions in the SOI layer, and etching to remove the second spacer members.07-14-2011

Kevin Kok Chan, Staten Island, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080248635Polycrystalline SiGe Junctions for Advanced Devices - A structure and method of fabrication for MOSFET devices with a polycrystalline SiGe junction is disclosed. Ge is selectively grown on Si while Si is selectively grown on Ge. Alternating depositions of Ge and Si layers yield the SiGe junction. The deposited layers are doped, and subsequently the dopants outdiffused into the device body. A thin porous oxide layer between the polycrystalline Ge and Si layers enhances the isotropy of the SiGe junctions.10-09-2008
20090108381Low temperature bi-CMOS compatible process for MEMS RF resonators and filters - A method of formation of a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) resonator or filter which is compatible with integration with any analog, digital, or mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) process, after or concurrently with the formation of the metal interconnect layers in those processes, by virtue of its materials of composition, processing steps, and temperature of fabrication is presented. The MEMS resonator or filter incorporates a lower metal level, which forms the electrodes of the MEMS resonator or filter, that may be shared with any or none of the existing metal interconnect levels on the IC. It further incorporates a resonating member that is comprised of at least one metal layer for electrical connection and electrostatic actuation, and at least one dielectric layer for structural purposes. The gap between the electrodes and the resonating member is created by the deposition and subsequent removal of a sacrificial layer comprised of a carbon-based material. The method of removal of the sacrificial material is by an oxygen plasma or an anneal in an oxygen containing ambient. A method of vacuum encapsulation of the MEMS resonator or filter is provided through means of a cavity containing the MEMS device, filled with additional sacrificial material, and sealed. Access vias are created through the membrane sealing the cavity; the sacrificial material is removed as stated previously, and the vias are re-sealed in a vacuum coating process.04-30-2009
20110109405Low Temperature BI-CMOS Compatible Process For MEMS RF Resonators and Filters - A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) resonator or filter including a first conductive layer, one or more electrodes patterned in the first conductive layer which serve the function of signal input, signal output, or DC biasing, or some combination of these functions, an evacuated cavity, a resonating member comprised of a lower conductive layer and an upper structural layer, a first air gap between the resonating member and one or more of the electrodes, an upper membrane covering the cavity, and a second air gap between the resonating member and the upper membrane.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Kevin Kok Chan, Staten Island, NY US

King-Yeung Chan, Astoria, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100134631APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REAL TIME IMAGE COMPRESSION FOR PARTICLE TRACKING - A real-time image compression method includes identifying pixels in a set of image data that have a brightness value past a predetermined threshold; determining a position of each identified pixel in the image data; and for each of the identified pixels, defining a vector that includes the brightness value and the position of the identified pixel in the image data.06-03-2010

Kwok Kong Chan, Albany, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090100740TRIANGULAR SHAPED CEDAR PLUG FISHING LURE AND METHOD - A fishing lure device. The device has a weighted head member configured as a fish head. In a specific embodiment, the weighted head member comprises primarily of a metal material. The weighted head member has a first end forming an apex extending to a second end. In a specific embodiment, the device has an elongated body member attached to the weighted head member at the second end. The elongated body member comprising a shaped wood material, which is buoyant. In a specific embodiment, the elongated body member extends from the second end to a tail end. The device also has a triangular cross-section characterizing a portion of the elongated body member. The triangular cross-section comprises a first side region, a second side region, and a base region. In a specific embodiment, the base region is a bottom portion of the elongated body member. In a specific embodiment, the first side region and the second side region respectively extend from the base region and coupled at an upper apex region, which is a top portion of the elongated body member. In a specific embodiment, the lure device has an interior channel extending longitudinally from the first end of the apex of the weighted head member to the second end of the weighted head member and to the tail end of the elongated member. The interior channel has a front opening and a back opening configured for a fishing line there through. In a specific embodiment, the weighted head member has a top portion and a bottom portion, which is characterized by a higher mass than a mass of the top portion.04-23-2009

Mike Chan, Dix Hills, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090052439PACKET TELEPHONY APPLIANCE - A packet telephony appliance includes a Euphony network processor that integrates networking and DSP functions to provide a low cost and efficient solution in building a networked appliance. In particular, a Euphony ATM Telephone (EAT) is built around the Euphony network processor. The EAT uses a real-time operating system to provide predictable processing and networking support. The EAT implements IObufs, which provides a unified buffering scheme that allows zero-copy data movement. Furthermore, the EAT uses an Event Exchange (EVX), which provides a flexible mechanism for event distribution, allowing software modules to be composed together in an extensible manner. EVX and IObufs are used together to provide highly efficient intra-appliance communication. The EAT provides a platform that can evolve gracefully to support new protocols, advanced telephony services and enhanced user interfaces.02-26-2009

Ping T. Chan, Fishkill, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080243465FACILITATING INPUT/OUTPUT PROCESSING OF ONE OR MORE GUEST PROCESSING SYSTEMS - An article of manufacture, method and system are provided for facilitating input/output (I/O) processing of at least one guest processing system. The article of manufacture includes at least one computer-usable medium having computer-readable program code logic to facilitate the I/O processing of the at least one guest processing system. The computer-readable program code logic when executing performing the following: emulating on a native system an I/O architecture for the at least one guest processing system, the emulating including: providing multiple device managers for a plurality of I/O devices of the I/O architecture; providing at least one communications adapter process interfacing the multiple device managers to the at least one network driver process; and wherein the multiple device managers translate I/O messages in at least one guest processing system format to messages in native system format for processing by the at least one communications adapter process, thereby facilitating I/O processing.10-02-2008
20080243467EMULATED Z-SERIES QUEUED DIRECT I/O - The emulation of an adapter for I/O to link a host data processing system to a local area network provides advantages of memory to memory transfer which results in higher data transfer rates while at the same time providing a mechanism for working with two data transfer vectors in an overlapping fashion.10-02-2008
20100185898INPUT/OUTPUT PROCESSOR (IOP) BASED ZSERIES EMULATION - The emulation of a data processing I/O protocol employs a process which obviates the need to consider hardware specific functionality for which emulation is not an optimal solution. The particular protocol described in exemplary fashion herein is the OSA protocol as defined by Open System Adapter standards. The use of this emulation is also seen to leave in place all of the software tools otherwise employed.07-22-2010

Raymond Eng Chan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100223126ADVERTISING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product for processing one or more webpage images included within a webpage to identify one or more advertisement-compatible target images. An advertisement-compatible target image, chosen from the one or more advertisement-compatible target images, is analyzed to associate the advertisement-compatible target image with one or more advertisement categories. An advertisement overlay is generated for the advertisement-compatible target image. The advertisement overlay is associated with at least one of the one or more advertisement categories. The webpage is modified to render the advertisement overlay on top of the advertisement-compatible target image.09-02-2010
20110071911ADVERTISING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product for rendering a web page that includes at least one advertisement-compatible target image, wherein an advertisement overlay is associated with the at least one advertisement-compatible target image. The advertisement overlay is automatically rendered on top of the advertisement-compatible target image.03-24-2011

Richard Chan, Sunnyside, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110010250Method and system for tracking and sending advertisements printed on the interior of shipping containers - Disclosed is a system and method for sending and tracking printed advertisements. The method includes receiving an advertisement order to disseminate an advertisement message from an advertiser, sending a printing order to print a design on a wall of a shipping container, wherein the design includes the advertisement message and a unique identification code linked to the advertisement message; sending the shipping container to an item seller, instructing the item seller to configure the shipping container such that the design appears on an inside wall of the shipping container, and further instructing the item seller to submit destination information, the unique identification code, and origination information of the shipping container, sending an item to a destination using the shipping container, receiving the destination information, the unique identification code, and the origination information from the item seller, compensating the item seller upon receiving the destination information, the unique identification code, and the origination information submitted by the item seller, and providing a report of at least the destination information, the advertisement message, and the origination information to the advertiser.01-13-2011

Steven Chan, Yonkers, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090302952Systems And Methods For Distributing A Clock Signal - Systems and methods for distributing a clock signal are disclosed. In some embodiments, systems for distributing a clock signal include a plurality of resonant oscillators, each comprising an inductor; and a differential clock grid that distributes the clock signal. The differential clock grid is coupled to the plurality of resonant oscillators and the clock signal, and the inductances of the inductors are configured such that a resonant frequency of the plurality of resonant oscillators is substantially equal to the frequency of the clock signal.12-10-2009

Patent applications by Steven Chan, Yonkers, NY US

Tommy Chan, Forest Hills, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110202452SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING BORROW COVERAGE SERVICES TO SHORT SELL SECURITIES - The present invention is directed to providing borrow coverage services to clients by a conduit lender, while the conduit lender maintains a flat position. The source of supply for the loans is a liquidity pool from existing agent lenders that have enrolled the conduit lender as a borrower.08-18-2011

Uman Chan, Wappingers Falls, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120023304FLOW CONTROL FOR RELIABLE MESSAGE PASSING - A message flow controller limits a process from passing a new message in a reliable message passing layer from a source node to at least one destination node while a total number of in-flight messages for the process meets a first level limit. The message flow controller limits the new message from passing from the source node to a particular destination node from among a plurality of destination nodes while a total number of in-flight messages to the particular destination node meets a second level limit. Responsive to the total number of in-flight messages to the particular destination node not meeting the second level limit, the message flow controller only sends a new packet from among at least one packet for the new message to the particular destination node while a total number of in-flight packets for the new message is less than a third level limit.01-26-2012

Uman Chan, Staten Island, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100100674MANAGING A REGION CACHE - A method, system, and computer program product are provided for managing a cache. A region to be stored within the cache is received. The cache includes multiple regions and each of the regions is defined by memory ranges having a starting index and an ending index. The region that has been received is stored in the cache in accordance with a cache invariant. The cache invariant guarantees that at any given point in time the regions in the cache are stored in a given order and none of the regions are completely contained within any other of the regions.04-22-2010
20110282941SHARING FORM TRAINING RESULT UTILIZING A SOCIAL NETWORK - A mechanism is provided for sharing form data by users of a social network. A first value input for a first label by a first user is received. The first label is associated with a tag in a mapping table. The first value is associated with the tag in a first user table. The first value is recognized as input for a different label than the first label. The different label is associated with the tag in mapping table. A second value is received that is input for a second label by a second user. The second label is associated with the tag in the mapping table. The second value is associated with the tag in a second user table. The second value is recognized as input for a different label than the second label. The different label than the second label is associated with the tag in mapping table.11-17-2011

Victor W.c. Chan, Newburgh, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080296707SEMICONDUCTOR TRANSISTORS WITH EXPANDED TOP PORTIONS OF GATES - A semiconductor transistor with an expanded top portion of a gate and a method for forming the same. The semiconductor transistor with an expanded top portion of a gate includes (a) a semiconductor region which includes a channel region and first and second source/drain regions; the channel region is disposed between the first and second source/drain regions, (b) a gate dielectric region in direct physical contact with the channel region, and (c) a gate electrode region which includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion is in direct physical contact with the gate dielectric region. A first width of the top portion is greater than a second width of the bottom portion. The gate electrode region is electrically insulated from the channel region by the gate dielectric region.12-04-2008
20100237425High Threshold Voltage NMOS Transistors For Low Power IC Technology - Transistors exhibiting different electrical characteristics such as different switching threshold voltage or different leakage characteristics are formed on the same chip or wafer by selectively removing a film or layer which can serve as an out-diffusion sink for an impurity region such as a halo implant and out-diffusing an impurity such as boron into the out-diffusion sink, leaving the impurity region substantially intact where the out-diffusion sink has been removed. In forming CMOS integrated circuits, such a process allows substantially optimal design for both low-leakage and low threshold transistors and allows a mask and additional associated processes to be eliminated, particularly where a tensile film is employed to increase electron mobility since the tensile film can be removed from selected NMOS transistors concurrently with removal of the tensile film from PMOS transistors.09-23-2010

Victor W. C. Chan, Newburgh, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080246056SILICIDE FORMATION FOR eSiGe USING SPACER OVERLAPPING eSiGe AND SILICON CHANNEL INTERFACE AND RELATED PFET - Methods of forming a suicide in an embedded silicon germanium (eSiGe) source/drain region using a suicide prevention spacer overlapping an interface between the eSiGe and the silicon channel, and a related PFET with an eSiGe source/drain region and a compressive stress liner in close proximity to a silicon channel thereof, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a gate having a nitrogen-containing spacer adjacent thereto and an epitaxially grown silicon germanium (eSiGe) region adjacent to a silicon channel of the gate; removing the nitrogen-containing spacer that does not extend over the interface between the eSiGe source/drain region and the silicon channel; forming a single silicide prevention spacer about the gate, the single silicide prevention spacer overlapping the interface; and forming the silicide in the eSiGe source/drain region using the single silicide prevention spacer to prevent the silicide from forming in at least an extension area of the silicon channel.10-09-2008

Waiman Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080256223SCALE ACROSS IN A GRID COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - A method, grid computing environment, and computer readable medium for managing available resources in a grid computing environment are disclosed. The method includes determining, when a new job is submitted, if a first of the computing clusters has sufficient available resources to run the new job. If the first computing cluster does not have sufficient available resources to run the new job, the method further includes determining if a second of the computing clusters has sufficient available resources to run a first job that is currently running on the first computing cluster. If the second computing cluster has sufficient available resources to run the first job, the first job is migrated to the second computing cluster.10-16-2008
20090094605METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR A DYNAMIC, HIERARCHICAL REPORTING FRAMEWORK IN A NETWORK JOB SCHEDULER - The present invention employs a master node for each job to be scheduled and in turn the master node distributes job start information and executable tasks to a plurality of nodes configured in a hierarchical node tree of a multinode job scheduling system. The status of the various tasks executing at the leaf nodes and other nodes of the tree report status back up the same hierarchical tree structure used to start the job, not to a scheduling agent but rather to the master node which has been established by the scheduling agent as the focal point, not only for job starting, but also for the reporting of status information from the leaf and other nodes in the tree.04-09-2009
20090276781SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-LEVEL PREEMPTION SCHEDULING IN HIGH PERFORMANCE PROCESSING - A computing system configured to handle preemption events in an environment having jobs with high and low priorities. The system includes a job queue configured to receive job requests from users, the job queue storing the jobs in an order based on the priority of the jobs, and indicating whether a job is a high priority job or a low priority job. The system also includes a plurality of node clusters, each node cluster including a plurality of nodes and a scheduler coupled to the job queue and to the plurality of node clusters and configured to assign jobs from the job queue to the plurality of node clusters. The scheduler is configured to preempt a first low priority job running in a first node cluster with a high priority job that appears in the job queue after the low priority job has started and, in the event that a second low priority job from the job queue may run on a portion of the plurality of nodes in the first node cluster during a remaining processing time for the high priority job, backfill the second low priority job into the portion of the plurality of nodes and, in the event a second high priority job is received in the job queue and may run on the portion of the plurality of nodes, return the second low priority job to the job queue.11-05-2009
20100293549System to Improve Cluster Machine Processing and Associated Methods - A system to improve cluster machine processing that may include a plurality of interconnected computers that process data as one if necessary, and at least one other plurality of interconnected computers that process data as one if necessary. The system may also include a central manager to control what data processing is performed on a shared processing job performed by the plurality of interconnected computers and the at least one other plurality of interconnected computers. Each of the plurality of interconnected computers runs parallel jobs scheduled by a local backfill scheduler. In order to schedule a cluster spanning parallel job, the local schedulers cooperate on placement and timing of the cluster spanning job, using existing backfill rules in order not to disturb the local job streams.11-18-2010

Patent applications by Waiman Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Wendy Chan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226803NATURAL FLAVORING AGENT FOR SUGAR-SWEETENED TEA BEVERAGE TO TASTE LIKE HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP-SWEETENED BEVERAGE - Beverage products including at least a tea component, a natural nutritive sweetener present in an amount of at least 8% by weight and Lo Han Guo are provided. Beverage concentrates including at least a tea component, a natural nutritive sweetener present in an amount of at least 48% by weight and Lo Han Guo are also provided.09-18-2008

Wendy Chan, Chestnut Ridge, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110104091Cosmetic Use of Water-Redispersible Powders - Cosmetic compositions comprising water-redispersible polymers are provided, as well as methods for using such compositions in cosmetics that afford powder-to-liquid and moisture-resistant benefits. These cosmetics can provide easier portability, as well as long wear benefits when topically applied to the skin or hair.05-05-2011

Yiu-Hing Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090210849Accurate Parasitics Estimation for Hierarchical Customized VLSI Design - Disclosed is a method of estimating interconnect wire parasitics in integrated circuits which includes obtaining a circuit layout having circuit components placed thereon including source input/output (I/O) pins and sink I/O pins, the circuit layout having a circuit hierarchy, bubbling up of the I/O pins until all I/O pins are on a same level of the circuit hierarchy, and then estimating interconnect segments to be employed in interconnecting at least some circuit components of the placed circuit components of the circuit layout. Also disclosed is a circuit design system and program storage device.08-20-2009

Yuen Hung Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080298137METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR DOMINO READ BIT LINE AND SET RESET LATCH - A domino read bit line structure (12-04-2008
20100002525Array Data Input Latch and Data Clocking Scheme - A data input latch and clocking method and apparatus for high performance SRAM in which an L1 data input latch is controlled by a logical combination of the normal local clock buffer clock signal and the local array clock buffer clock signal. This logical combination of clock signals minimizes the hold time of the L1 latch provides a fast cycle time in which the SRAM macro can process successive write instructions while avoiding early mode issues.01-07-2010
20100164586PROGAMABLE CONTROL CLOCK CIRCUIT FOR ARRAYS - A programmable clock control circuit includes a base block, a chop block, and a pulse width variation block coupled between the chop block and the base block that receives the chop block output and provides a pulse width variation output to the base block. The pulse width variation block is programmable to vary the chop block output to provide at least three different output pulse widths. The circuit also includes a clock delay block coupled an output of the base block to delay the output pulse and having a clock signal output.07-01-2010
20110211400GLOBAL BIT SELECT CIRCUIT INTERFACE WITH FALSE WRITE THROUGH BLOCKING - A global to local bit line interface circuit for domino SRAM devices includes a pair of complementary global write bit lines in selective communication with an array of SRAM cells through corresponding local write bit lines, the complementary global write bit lines configured to write a selected SRAM cell with data presented on a pair of complementary write data input lines; a pair of complementary global read bit lines in selective communication with the array of SRAM cells through corresponding local read bit lines, the complementary global read bit lines configured to read data stored in a selected SRAM cell and present the read data on a pair of complementary read data output lines; and blocking logic configured to prevent, during a write operation, propagation of stored data from the SRAM cells out on the complementary read data output lines prior to completion of the write operation.09-01-2011
20110211401GLOBAL BIT SELECT CIRCUIT INTERFACE WITH SIMPLIFIED WRITE BIT LINE PRECHARGING - A global to local bit line interface circuit for domino SRAM devices includes a pair of complementary global write bit lines in selective communication with an array of SRAM cells through local write bit lines, the global write bit lines configured to write a selected SRAM cell with data presented on a pair of write data input lines; a pair of complementary global read bit lines in selective communication with the array through local read bit lines, the global read bit lines configured to read data stored in a selected cell and present the read data on a pair of read data output lines; and write control logic configured to control precharging of the global write bit lines independently with respect to the global read bit lines, and wherein a pulse width of write data on the global write bit lines is determined only by a global column select signal.09-01-2011

Patent applications by Yuen Hung Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Yuk Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110173524Digital Media Bookmarking Comprising Source Identifier - A method for bookmarking digital media includes receiving bookmark content by a digital media device, the bookmark content corresponding to an instance of digital media; determining a source identifier corresponding to the instance of digital media by the digital media device; and storing the bookmark content and the source identifier in a digital media bookmark on the digital media device. A digital media device for bookmarking digital media is configured to receive bookmark content, the bookmark content corresponding to an instance of digital media located on the digital media device, the digital media device further configured to determine a source identifier corresponding to the instance of digital media, and to store the bookmark content and the source identifier in a digital media bookmark.07-14-2011
20110179121Broadcast Message Management - A method for broadcast message management includes receiving, at a registration server, a registration comprising a first plurality of communication channels by a registration server, the first plurality of communication channels comprising a first communication channel and a second communication channel, the first communication channel being associated with a first service provider, the second communication channel being associated with a second service provider; and providing the registration by the registration server to the first service provider, such that a status notification for a broadcast message, the broadcast message being received by a second plurality of communication channels comprising the first communication channel and the second communication channel, is sent to the second service provider from the first service provider.07-21-2011
20110202850Automatic Removal of Sensitive Information from a Computer Screen - A method for automatic censoring of a graphical user interface (GUI) screen includes receiving a censoring trigger by a censoring module; identifying information present in the GUI screen by a object recognition module; comparing the identified information with a set of preferences stored in a censoring preferences module to determine content to be removed from the GUI screen; and removing the determined content from the GUI screen by the censoring module.08-18-2011
20110202854Metadata Capture for Screen Sharing - A method for metadata capture for screen sharing of a graphical user interface (GUI) screen includes determining by a screen share sending module a region of the GUI screen to be shared; analyzing the GUI screen by a metadata capture module to determine metadata relevant to the region to be shared; and sending a screen share of the region comprising the relevant metadata to a receiver by the screen share sending module.08-18-2011

Yuk Fung Chan, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100164131Methods For Cleaning Dies - A method for cleaning batch material from an extrusion die includes introducing at least one gel composition into the die in a manner sufficient to purge the batch material from the die. After the batch material is purged from the die, the die can be treated further so that the gel composition is liquefied and flows from the die.07-01-2010

Yuk L. Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080215846METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT RESOURCES OF A LOGICALLY PARTITIONED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT SHARED MEMORY ACCESS - A method and apparatus for managing CPU resources of a logically partitioned computing environment without shared memory access. A logical partition needing additional resources sends a message requesting such resources to a central domain manager, which sends messages to other partitions in the same group requesting that they assess their ability to donate resources to the requesting partition. Upon receiving such assessment request, each logical partition assesses its ability to donate resources to the requesting partition and responds accordingly to the domain manager. If at least one partition responds that it can donate resources to the requesting partition, the domain manager sends a message to a selected donor partition requesting that it reconfigure itself to donate resources to the requesting partition. Upon receiving a notification from the donor partition that it has successfully reconfigured itself, the domain manager notifies the requesting partition, which reconfigures itself to accept the donated resources.09-04-2008
20110083068MANAGING DIGITAL ANNOTATIONS FROM DIVERSE MEDIA FORMATS HAVING SIMILAR CONTENT - A method of managing annotations in digital media includes receiving an input of at least two media files. Each of the at least two media files includes a media format and contains primary content and annotated content. The method also requires creating a merge file having a single media format with the merge file including all of the primary content from each of the at least two media files, identifying the annotated content from each of the at least two media files, and adding the annotated content from each of the at least two media files to the merge file.04-07-2011
20110282941SHARING FORM TRAINING RESULT UTILIZING A SOCIAL NETWORK - A mechanism is provided for sharing form data by users of a social network. A first value input for a first label by a first user is received. The first label is associated with a tag in a mapping table. The first value is associated with the tag in a first user table. The first value is recognized as input for a different label than the first label. The different label is associated with the tag in mapping table. A second value is received that is input for a second label by a second user. The second label is associated with the tag in the mapping table. The second value is associated with the tag in a second user table. The second value is recognized as input for a different label than the second label. The different label than the second label is associated with the tag in mapping table.11-17-2011

Yuk Lung Chan, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110320523SPECULATIVE AND COORDINATED DATA ACCESS IN A HYBRID MEMORY SERVER - A method, accelerator system, and computer program product, for prefetching data from a server system in an out-of-order processing environment. A plurality of prefetch requests associated with one or more given data sets residing on the server system are received from an application on the server system. Each prefetch request is stored in a prefetch request queue. A score is assigned to each prefetch request. A set of the prefetch requests are selected from the prefetch queue that comprise a score above a given threshold. A set of data, for each prefetch request in the set of prefetch requests, is prefetched from the server system that satisfies each prefetch request, respectively.12-29-2011
20110320804DATA ACCESS MANAGEMENT IN A HYBRID MEMORY SERVER - A method, accelerator system, and computer program access data in an out-of-core processing environment. A data access configuration is received from a server system managing a plurality of data sets. A determination is made that data sets retrieved from the server system are to be stored locally based on the data access configuration. A request to interact with a given data set is received from a user client. At least a portion of the given data set is retrieved from the server system. The at least a portion of the given data set is stored locally a memory based on the data access configuration that has been received.12-29-2011
20120096109Hierarchical Pre-fetch Pipelining in a Hybrid Memory Server - A method, hybrid server system, and computer program product, prefetch data. A set of prefetch requests associated with one or more given datasets residing on the server system are received from a set of accelerator systems. A set of data is prefetched from a memory system residing at the server system for at least one prefetch request in the set of prefetch requests. The set of data satisfies the at least one prefetch request. The set of data that has been prefetched is sent to at least one accelerator system, in the set of accelerator systems, associated with the at least one prefetch request.04-19-2012
20120102138Multiplexing Users and Enabling Virtualization on a Hybrid System - A method, hybrid server system, and computer program product, support multiple users in an out-of-core processing environment. At least one accelerator system in a plurality of accelerator systems is partitioned into a plurality of virtualized accelerator systems. A private client cache is configured on each virtualized accelerator system in the plurality of virtualized accelerator systems. The private client cache of each virtualized accelerator system stores data that is one of accessible by only the private client cache and accessible by other private client caches associated with a common data set. Each user in a plurality of users is assigned to a virtualized accelerator system from the plurality of virtualized accelerator systems.04-26-2012
20120117312Hybrid Server with Heterogeneous Memory - A method, hybrid server system, and computer program product, for managing access to data stored on the hybrid server system. A memory system residing at a server is partitioned into a first set of memory managed by the server and a second set of memory managed by a set of accelerator systems. The set of accelerator systems are communicatively coupled to the server. The memory system comprises heterogeneous memory types. A data set stored within at least one of the first set of memory and the second set of memory that is associated with at least one accelerator system in the set of accelerator systems is identified. The data set is transformed from a first format to a second format, wherein the second format is a format required by the at least one accelerator system.05-10-2012