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Chan, San Diego

Antoni Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090080748System, Method and Apparatus for Small Pulmonary Nodule Computer Aided Diagnosis from Computed Tomography Scans - The present invention is a multi-stage detection algorithm using a successive nodule candidate refinement approach. The detection algorithm involves four major steps. First, the lung region is segmented from a whole lung CT scan. This is followed by a hypothesis generation stage in which nodule candidate locations are identified from the lung region. In the third stage, nodule candidate sub-images pass through a streaking artifact removal process. The nodule candidates are then successively refined using a sequence of filters of increasing complexity. A first filter uses attachment area information to remove vessels and large vessel bifurcation points from the nodule candidate list. A second filter removes small bifurcation points. The invention also improves the consistency of nodule segmentations. This invention uses rigid-body registration, histogram-matching, and a rule-based adjustment system to remove missegmented voxels between two segmentations of the same nodule at different times.03-26-2009
20100272341Method and Apparatus for Small Pulmonary Nodule Computer Aided Diagnosis from Computed Tomography Scans - The present invention is a multi-stage detection algorithm using a successive nodule candidate refinement approach. The detection algorithm involves four major steps. First, a lung region is segmented from a whole lung CT scan. This is followed by a hypothesis generation stage in which nodule candidate locations are identified from the lung region. In the third stage, nodule candidate sub-images or the lung region of the CT scan pass through a streaking artifact removal process. The nodule candidates are then successively refined using a sequence of filters of increasing complexity. A first filter uses attachment area information to remove vessels and large vessel bifurcation points from the nodule candidate list. A second filter removes small bifurcation points.10-28-2010

Chi Shing Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120109839Dynamic Claims Adjudication - A dynamic claims adjudication system is provided that implements a dynamic claims adjudication process to provide flexible determination of the adjudication rule set to be used to adjudicate a claim for a particular prescription drug regardless of the mandates of the formulary and the rigidity of the tier into which the drug is placed on the formulary. The claims adjudication system and corresponding methods dynamically determine the adjudication rule set to be used to adjudicate a claim based on an analysis of criteria and identification of a tier changing criteria. Accordingly, the rigidity of conventional formulary based claims adjudication is eliminated in favor of dynamic and flexible real time claims adjudication.05-03-2012

Francis Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090276636FEDERATED DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SCHEME INCLUDING TRUSTED SYSTEMS - Federated systems for issuing playback certifications granting access to technically protected content are described. One embodiment of the system includes a registration server connected to a network, a content server connected to the network and to a trusted system, a first device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network and a second device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network. In addition, the registration server is configured to provide the first device with a first set of activation information in a first format, the first device is configured to store the first set of activation information in non-volatile memory, the registration server is configured to provide the second device with a second set of activation information in a second format, and the second device is configured to store the second set of activation information in non-volatile memory.11-05-2009

Francis Yee-Dug Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110135090ELEMENTARY BITSTREAM CRYPTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for providing multimedia content from one process or component to another process or component over an unsecured connection are provided. One embodiment includes obtaining the cryptographic information, extracting the at least partially encrypted video data from the container file to create an elementary bitstream, enciphering the cryptographic information, inserting the cryptographic information in the elementary bitstream, providing the elementary bitstream to a video decoder, extracting the cryptographic information from the elementary bitstream at the video decoder, deciphering the cryptographic information, decrypting the elementary bitstream with the cryptographic information and decoding the elementary bitstream for rendering on a display device using the video decoder.06-09-2011

Henry Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090270418PYRAZOLE PYRAZINE AMINE COMPOUNDS AS KINASE INHIBITORS, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THEREWITH - Provided herein are Pyrazole Pyrazine Amine Compounds having the following structure:10-29-2009

Joseph Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080219144TIMING ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANNEL ESTIMATION IN A MULTI CARRIER SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods are provided for making timing adjustments in a multi carrier communications system. In an aspect, a timing correction method is provided for a multi-carrier system. This includes adjusting the time basis of two or more pilot interlaces with respect to each other in order to account for timing differences between the interlaces when combining the interlaces, and then adjusting or matching the time bases of the combined interlaces with a symbol to be demodulated. The alignment and matching is performed in order to generate channel estimates for data demodulation. The channel estimates, thus generated, along with the timing alignment information are in turn used for determining timing corrections to be applied to demodulation of a particular symbol. Corresponding apparatus are also disclosed that implement the methodology.09-11-2008

Joseph C. Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100331019Device, Method, and Apparatus for Offline Discontinuous Reception (DRX) Processing in Cellular Systems - An apparatus and method for processing signals are disclosed. The apparatus may include a transceiver configured to receive a first paging signal during a first cycle, a memory, and a processor configured to store the received first paging signal in the memory, to switch the transceiver to an off state after the first paging signal is stored in the memory, and to process the stored first paging signal while the transceiver is in the off state.12-30-2010
20110296415TASKING SYSTEM INTERFACE METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR USE IN WIRELESS DEVICES - Techniques are provided which may be implemented in various methods and/or apparatuses that to provide a tasking system buffer interface capability to interface with a plurality of shared processes/engines.12-01-2011
20120069937METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED CHANNEL ESTIMATION IN MULTI-CARRIER SYSTEMS - Wireless receiver circuits and methods include algorithms for switching between a least-squares/minimum mean-square error method of channel estimation known as the CE algorithm, and a continuous plot method of channel estimation known as the CPCE algorithm based upon channel characteristics to improve reception of wireless communications in different reception conditions. In an embodiment, the CPCE algorithm may be selected by a processor for use in channel estimation when a calculated number of candidate paths is less than or equal to a first threshold value, a calculated power ratio of the L strongest paths to the total of all paths is greater than or equal to a second threshold value, and the maximum Automatic Gain Control variation is greater than or equal to a third threshold value. Threshold values may be based on field testing, and set to values at which the CE or CPCE algorithm exhibits better performance.03-22-2012

Patent applications by Joseph C. Chan, San Diego, CA US

Katrina Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090312319CERTAIN CHEMICAL ENTITIES, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Chemical entities that modulate PI3 kinase activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the chemical entities, and methods of using these chemical entities for treating diseases and conditions associated with PI3 kinase activity are described herein.12-17-2009
20100184760Benzoxazole kinase inhibitors and methods of use - The present invention provides chemical entities or compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are capable of modulating certain protein kinases such as mTor, tyrosine kinases, and/or lipid kinases such as PI3 kinase. Also provided in the present invention are methods of using these compositions to modulate activities of one or more of these kinases, especially for therapeutic applications.07-22-2010
20100190749Benzoxazole kinase inhibitors and methods of use - The present invention provides chemical entities or compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are capable of modulating certain protein kinases such as mTor, tyrosine kinases, and/or lipid kinases such as PI3 kinase. Also provided in the present invention are methods of using these compositions to modulate activities of one or more of these kinases, especially for therapeutic applications.07-29-2010
20110046165CERTAIN CHEMICAL ENTITLES, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Chemical entities that modulate PI3 kinase activity, and chemical entities, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatments of diseases and conditions associated with P13 kinase activity are described herein.02-24-2011
20110077268KINASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides chemical entities or compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are capable of modulating lipid kinases such PB kinases, tryosine kinases and protein kinases such as mTOR. Also provided in the present invention are methods of using these compositions to modulate these kinases especially for therapeutic applications.03-31-2011
20110124641BENZOTHIAZOLE KINASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides chemical entities or compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are capable of modulating lipid kinases such PI3 kinases, tryosine kinases and protein kinases such as mTOR. Also provided in the present invention are methods of using these compositions to modulate these kinases especially for therapeutic applications.05-26-2011
20110172228KINASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides chemical entities or compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are capable of modulating certain protein kinases such as mTor, tyrosine kinases, and/or lipid kinases such as PI3 kinase. Also provided in the present invention are methods of using these compositions to modulate activities of one or more of these kinases, especially for therapeutic applications.07-14-2011
20110224223MTOR Modulators and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides methods and compositions for selective modulation of certain protein kinases, and especially mTor complexes. The methods and compositions are particularly useful in inhibiting mTor selectively for therapeutic applications.09-15-2011
20110281866HETEROCYCLIC KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides heterocyclic compounds for use as kinase inhibitors and in other applications. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatments of diseases and conditions associated with P13 kinase activity.11-17-2011
20120059000CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR KINASE MODULATION - Chemical compounds that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and chemical compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including P13 kinase activity, are described herein.03-08-2012

Patent applications by Katrina Chan, San Diego, CA US

Kwokeung Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110007907SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR ADAPTIVE ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION - An adaptive active noise cancellation apparatus performs a filtering operation in a first digital domain and performs adaptation of the filtering operation in a second digital domain.01-13-2011

Kwokleung Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090001262System and Method for Spectral Analysis - The system and method for spectral analysis uses a set of spectral data. The spectral data is arranged according to a second dimension, such as time, temperature, position, or other condition. The arranged spectral data is used in a signal separation process, such as an independent component analysis (ICA), which generates independent signals. The independent signals are then used for identifying or quantifying a target component.01-01-2009
20090022336SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SIGNAL SEPARATION - Methods, apparatus, and systems for source separation include a converged plurality of coefficient values that is based on each of a plurality of M-channel signals. Each of the plurality of M-channel signals is based on signals produced by M transducers in response to at least one information source and at least one interference source. In some examples, the converged plurality of coefficient values is used to filter an M-channel signal to produce an information output signal and an interference output signal.01-22-2009
20090299739SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL BALANCING - A method for processing a multichannel audio signal may be configured to control the amplitude of one channel of the signal relative to another based on the levels of the two channels. One such example uses a bias factor, which is based on a standard orientation of an audio sensing device relative to a directional acoustic information source, for amplitude control of information segments of the signal.12-03-2009
20100046770SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF UNCORRELATED COMPONENT - Detection of an uncorrelated component in a multi-channel acoustic signal is disclosed. In one example, the detection is based on a relation between (A) a difference in energy between two channels of the signal and (B) a threshold value that is based on an estimate of background energy of the acoustic signal.02-25-2010
20100103776AUDIO SOURCE PROXIMITY ESTIMATION USING SENSOR ARRAY FOR NOISE REDUCTION - Estimating the proximity of an audio source is accomplished by transforming audio signals from a plurality of sensors to frequency domain. The amplitudes of the transformed audio signals are then determined. The proximity of the audio source is determined based on a comparison of the frequency domain amplitudes. This estimation permits a device to differentiate between relatively distant audio sources and audio sources at close proximity to the device. The technique can be applied to mobile handsets, such as cellular phones or PDAs, hands-free headsets, and other audio input devices. Devices taking advantage of this “close proximity” detection are better able to suppress background noise and deliver an improved user experience.04-29-2010
20100131269SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ENHANCED ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION - Uses of an enhanced sidetone signal in an active noise cancellation operation are disclosed.05-27-2010
20110116654DELAY TECHNIQUES IN ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION CIRCUITS OR OTHER CIRCUITS THAT PERFORM FILTERING OF DECIMATED COEFFICIENTS - This disclosure describes circuit configurations that may be used for active noise cancellation in the digital domain. In particular, this disclosure proposes the use a down sample unit and an up sample unit, rather than memory-based delay circuits, to achieve one or more desired delays in digital adaptive noise cancellation circuits or other circuits that use delay for signal processing. The delay achieved by the down sample unit and the up sample unit may be tunable so as to allow flexibility in producing the necessary delay for different active noise cancellation circuit configurations. Many different adaptive noise cancellation circuit configurations are discussed, and the techniques may also be useful for other types of circuits, such as low-latency equalization circuits.05-19-2011
20110293103SYSTEMS, METHODS, DEVICES, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR AUDIO EQUALIZATION - Methods and apparatus for generating an anti-noise signal and equalizing a reproduced audio signal (e.g., a far-end telephone signal) are described, wherein the generating and the equalizing are both based on information from an acoustic error signal.12-01-2011

Patent applications by Kwokleung Chan, San Diego, CA US

Kwok-Leung Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080208538SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SIGNAL SEPARATION - Methods, apparatus, and systems for source separation include a converged plurality of coefficient values that is based on each of a plurality of M-channel signals. Each of the plurality of M-channel signals is based on signals produced by M transducers in response to at least one information source and at least one interference source. In some examples, the converged plurality of coefficient values is used to filter an M-channel signal to produce an information output signal and an interference output signal.08-28-2008
20090164212SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-MICROPHONE BASED SPEECH ENHANCEMENT - Systems, methods, and apparatus for processing an M-channel input signal are described that include outputting a signal produced by a selected one among a plurality of spatial separation filters. Applications to separating an acoustic signal from a noisy environment are described, and configurations that may be implemented on a multi-microphone handheld device are also described.06-25-2009
20090254338SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A SEPARATED SIGNAL - The present invention relates to blind source separation. More specifically it relates to the blind source separation using frequency domain processes.10-08-2009

Kyle Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090176237USE OF MICRO-RNA AS A BIOMARKER OF IMMUNOMODULATORY DRUG ACTIVITY - Methods of determining the activity of an immunomodulatory compound by measuring the presence of an miRNA in a sample are disclosed. Additionally disclosed are methods of assessing the patient compliance in patients treated with an immunomodulatory compound.07-09-2009
20090232796METHOD OF TREATING CANCER BY ADMINISTERING AN IMMUNOMODULATORY COMPOUND IN COMBINATION WITH A CD40 ANTIBODY OR CD40 LIGAND - Provided herein relates to the field of cancer and its treatment by administering immunomodulatory compounds in combination with other compounds. In particular, a combination of an immunomodulatory compound and an anti-CD40 antibody and/or a CD40 ligand is provided.09-17-2009
20090317385Methods Using Immunomodulatory Compounds for Modulating Level of CD59 - Provided herein are methods of treating, preventing or managing disorders associated with low CD59 levels. The methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound provided herein, such as 3-(4-amino-12-24-2009
20120035068USE OF MIRCO-RNA AS A BIOMARKER OF IMMUNOMODULATORY DRUG ACTIVITY - Methods of determining the activity of an immunomodulatory compound by measuring the presence of an miRNA in a sample are disclosed. Additionally disclosed are methods of assessing the patient compliance in patients treated with an immunomodulatory compound.02-09-2012

Patent applications by Kyle Chan, San Diego, CA US

Kyle W.h. Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120022115HYDROXYPYRIDONE DERIVATIVES, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE FOR TREATING PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - Provided herein are hydroxypyridone derivatives, for example, a compound of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a proliferative disease.01-26-2012

Leslie C. Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090316672Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) With PDIF and SIP Gateway - Apparatus and methods are described for establishing a connection to a wireless subscriber network over a wireless LAN. A secure tunnel is established between a PDIF and a mobile station. Both voice and data calls are exchange via the tunnel. Voice calls are forwarded to a SIP GW while data calls are routed to the Internet.12-24-2009
20090323658Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) Architectures - Apparatus and methods are described for establishing a connection to a subscriber access network, such as a 3G network, over and untrusted network, such as a wireless LAN. A stream ID is assigned to a mobile device upon initialization of the device, and the stream ID remains active until the device powers down, loses WLAN coverage, or de-registers with the network. Both voice and data calls may be routed over the tunnel using the assigned stream ID.12-31-2009

Leslie Chiming Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120026981MOBILE STATION MESSAGE HAVING A STATION CLASS MARK FIELD FOR INDICATING AN MEID CAPABLE MOBILE STATION - A mobile station for wireless communication includes a control processor configured to generate a message for transmission on a reverse signaling channel, the message including a Station Class Mark field having a plurality of bits, a portion of the Station Class Mark field indicating that the mobile station is uniquely identified by a Mobile Station Equipment Identifier.02-02-2012

Michael Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090324551TLR AGONISTS - The present invention provides for TLR agonist conjugates (compounds) and compositions, as well as methods of using them. The compounds of the invention are broad-spectrum, long-lasting, and non-toxic combination of synthetic immunostimulatory agents, which are useful for activating the immune system of a mammal, preferably a human and can help direct the pharmacophore to the receptor within the endosomes of target cells and enhance the signal transduction induced by the pharmacophore.12-31-2009
20100210598TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR MODULATORS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES - Provided herein are small molecule conjugates that are agonists or antagonists of one or more toll-like receptors.08-19-2010

Philemon Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080250548ANTI-BLAST AND SHOCK OPTIMAL REDUCTION BUFFER - A cushion for use in a helmet or body armor to mitigate shock loads (i.e. blasts or blunt impact) against the human body includes a matrix having a plurality of fluid pockets. The fluid pockets themselves are either deformable, or they can be reconfigured (e.g. emptied) and are, therefore, connected in fluid communication with an empty receiver pocket. In the latter case, a vent connects each fluid pocket to at least one receiver pocket, and a valve is imbedded into the vent to control fluid flow through the vent. In either case, when the cushion receives a shock load, fluid in the cushion is transferred to reconfigure the cushion for mitigation of the resultant forces.10-16-2008
20080251332ANTI-BLAST AND SHOCK REDUCTION BUFFER - A device for mitigating shock loads utilizes load-fitted and form-fitted fluid capsules. Each capsule includes a pair of substantially flat end caps. Further, the end caps are parallel and are centered on a common axis. In each fluid capsule, high-tension members interconnect the two end caps to limit the axial distance between the end caps to less than a predetermined value. For each capsule, a membrane interconnects the peripheries of the end caps to enclose the fluid capsule between the end caps. Also, each fluid capsule includes a valve through the membrane to allow fluid flow between fluid capsules when a pressure on the valve exceeds a predetermined level. When a force is applied against a fluid capsule, the membrane deforms before fluid flows from the capsule to mitigate shock loading.10-16-2008

Russell K. Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090028991Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1284 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising 01-29-2009
20090028992Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1286 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising 01-29-2009
20090028993Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1326 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising 01-29-2009

Tat Keung Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100215171TRANSPORT PACKET DECRYPTION TESTING IN A CLIENT DEVICE - In a method for testing a transport packet decrypting module of a client device, a first decryption operation of the transport packet decrypting module is implemented on a test encrypted control word using a content decryption key ladder to derive a test control word, a second decryption operation of the transport packet decrypting module is implemented on one or more test transport packets using the test control word via a predetermined content decryption algorithm, the KIV is derived from the decrypted transport packets, and the derived KIV is compared with a value stored in the client device to verify whether the transport packet decrypting module of the client device is functioning properly.08-26-2010
20100313014DOWNLOADABLE SECURITY BASED ON CERTIFICATE STATUS - A conditional access system (CAS) computer in a downloadable CAS receives a downloadable management certificate (DMC) and determines, using the DMC, security information including a DMC key size and an expiration time of a DMC subordinate certificate authority (sub-CA) certificate, for the client device. The CAS computer then determines whether the DMC is valid based on the expiration time of the DMC sub-CA certificate. If the DMC is determined to be valid, the CAS server sends a cryptographic identity for the client device and a CAS client to the client device protected using the DMC. At a later time, if the DMC key size is considered to be still sufficiently secure, the validity of the DMC is extended by issuing a new DMC sub-CA certificate with the same public key as the original DMC sub-CA certificate.12-09-2010
20110161661ENHANCED AUTHORIZATION PROCESS USING DIGITAL SIGNATURES - A method is provided for enhancing security of a communication session between first and second endpoints which employs a key management protocol. The method includes sending a first message to a first end point over a communications network requesting a secure communication session therewith. The message includes an identity of a second end point requesting the authenticated communication session. A digital certificate is received from the first endpoint over the communications network. The digital certificate is issued by a certifying source verifying information contained in the digital certificate. The digital certificate includes a plurality of fields, one or more of which are transformed in accordance with a transformation algorithm. A reverse transform is applied to the one or more transformed fields to obtain the one or more fields. The digital certificate is validated and a second message is sent to the first endpoint indicating that validation is complete.06-30-2011
20110196793GENERIC FEATURE LICENSING FRAMEWORK - A system enables customers to provision devices with feature licenses that enable specified features in the devices. The system includes a feature definition module configured to store product feature information associated with different products available from a plurality of different manufacturers. The system also includes a feature license management module configured to generate, update and revoke feature licenses. The feature licenses that are generated all have a common format. The system further includes a feature credit management module configured to monitor and account for feature credits available to customer organization units. A user management module is also provided in the system, which is configured to authenticate users of the system. A user interface is accessible over a communications network through which authenticated users can request and receive feature licenses.08-11-2011
20110197077SOFTWARE FEATURE AUTHORIZATION THROUGH DELEGATED AGENTS - A method enables selected features of a software product residing on an end user electronic device with a license delivered from a licensing provider to a service provider of the end user electronic device. The method includes requesting at least one license to authorize a first service provider. An encrypted installation key uniquely associated with the first service provider is received as well as an authorization agent module for installation on one or more authorization agent devices associated with the first service provider. The encrypted installation key and the authorization agent module are installed on the authorization agent devices. A device-unique identifier (DUID) is generated for each authorization agent device based on hardware characteristics of the respective authorization agent devices. The DUID and the encrypted installation key are sent from the authorization agent device to a licensing provider to obtain the requested license. The requested license is received by the authorization agent devices if the DUID and the encrypted installation key are validated by the licensing provider. The license on authorization agent device authorizes and enables the selected features of the software product on an end user electronic device.08-11-2011
20110246646Locating Network Resources for an Entity based on its Digital Certificate - A method and apparatus are provided for locating network resources over a communication network. The method includes receiving a digital certificate identifying a first entity and extracting information from at least one predetermined field of the digital certificate. The extracted information is used as input to a location generation function to create a resource locator (e.g., a URL). The network resource is contacted over the communication network in accordance with a communication protocol using the resource locator to obtain requested information concerning the first entity.10-06-2011
20120042160SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COGNIZANT TRANSPORT LAYER SECURITY (CTLS) - A method of authentication and authorization over a communications system is provided. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for creating a cryptographic evidence, called authentication/authorization evidence, AE, when a successful authentication/authorization between a client and an authentication server is complete. There are a variety of methods for generating AE. For instance, the AE can be data that is exchanged during the authentication signaling or data that results from it. A distinctive point being that AE results from the authentication process and is used as prior state for the following TLS exchange. An example for creation of AE, is as follows: EAP authentications typically result in an Extended Master Session Key (EMSK). The EMSK can be used to create an Evidence Master Key (EMK) that can then be used to create AE for a variety of servers.02-16-2012

Patent applications by Tat Keung Chan, San Diego, CA US

Theodore Craig Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100022953MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES HAVING PENETRABLE STERILITY BARRIERS AND ALIGNMENT FEATURES - A medication delivery cartridge is described that includes a casing having an internal cavity extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the casing, a plunger translatable within the internal cavity that includes a penetrable fluid outlet, a volume of medicine contained within the internal cavity disposed between the plunger and the proximal end of the casing, and a first penetrable sterility barrier spanning the internal cavity proximate the distal end of the casing. Related apparatus, systems, and methods are also disclosed.01-28-2010
20100022987MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM - A medication delivery system includes an array of cartridge-receiving ports, a medication receiving fluid conduit, and a plurality of dispensing elements. Each port includes a fluid channel terminating at a fluid outlet and is configured to receive one of a plurality of cartridges that each contain a bolus volume of medication. The medication-receiving fluid conduit is fluidically coupled to the fluid outlet of each cartridge-receiving port at a first region and to a system outlet conduit at a second region (which in turn can be coupled to a patient catheter line). Each dispensing element corresponds to a single cartridge-receiving port so that, upon activation of the dispensing element, at least a portion of the bolus volume of medication flows through the fluid outlet of each cartridge-receiving port into the medication-receiving fluid conduit. Related apparatus, systems, and methods are also disclosed.01-28-2010
20100204659MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM - A medication delivery system includes an array of cartridge-receiving ports, a medication receiving fluid conduit, and a plurality of dispensing elements. Each port includes a fluid channel terminating at a fluid outlet and is configured to receive one of a plurality of cartridges that each contain a bolus volume of medication. The medication-receiving fluid conduit is fluidically coupled to the fluid outlet of each cartridge-receiving port at a first region and to a system outlet conduit at a second region (which in turn can be coupled to a patient catheter line). Each dispensing element corresponds to a single cartridge-receiving port so that, upon activation of the dispensing element, at least a portion of the bolus volume of medication flows through the fluid outlet of each cartridge-receiving port into the medication-receiving fluid conduit. Related apparatus, systems, and methods are also disclosed.08-12-2010

Victor H. Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100283872SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATION OF REINFORCEMENT PATTERN AND SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR ARTIFACT EVALUATION - Descriptions are provided of various implementations of an automated tuning process configured to optimize a procedure for post-processing images captured by a camera sensor.11-11-2010
20100283876SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CAMERA TUNING AND SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR REFERENCE PATTERN GENERATION - Descriptions are provided of various implementations of an automated tuning process configured to optimize a procedure for post-processing images captured by a camera sensor.11-11-2010
20110188757IMAGE RECOGNITION SYSTEM BASED ON CASCADED OVER-COMPLETE DICTIONARIES - Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a technique for image reconstruction that employs cascaded over-complete dictionaries (i.e., collections of bases) for extracting features and building representations for images at different reconstruction levels. Each dictionary on a different reconstruction level can be learned and optimized for the purpose of capturing either generic or discriminative features. By finding sparse representations through the cascaded dictionaries, an image can be reconstructed and recognized.08-04-2011

Victor J. Chan, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090041477ATTENUATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH AN OPTICAL DETECTOR IN AN OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for use with an optical communication beam are disclosed. The system allows the beam of light to operate at an adequate power level that provides a robust optical link while minimizing any safety risk to humans. The system calibrates and controls the gain for an avalanche photodiode detector (APD). A detector circuit is used to calibrate the APD. Once calibrated, the detector circuit further provides an electrical bias to the APD to process or condition the electrical signal to produce a detector output. The systems and methods disclosed herein attenuate the power level of an incoming communication beam to prevent oversaturation of an APD. The system further provides an alignment signal, which is effective over a wide dynamic range of incoming power levels.02-12-2009
20090184860E-Band Receiver And Bit Error Measurement - Methods and apparatus are provided to facilitate the alignment of an antenna. In one aspect, there is provided a transceiver. The transceiver may include an antenna and a downconverter module coupled to the antenna. The downconverter module may convert a signal received at the antenna to another signal. The downconverter module may measure received signal strength. The transceiver may also include a sequence detector for detecting an error rate of a sequence included in the other signal. The transceiver may also include an output module for providing an output representative the error rate, the received signal strength, and a combination of the error rate and the received signal strength. The provided output may be used to enable alignment of an antenna. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.07-23-2009
20100027007SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MULTIPLE ANGLE LIGHT SCATTERING (MALS) INSTRUMENT HAVING TWO-DIMENSIONAL DETECTOR ARRAY - A particle detection system uses a reflective optic comprising a curved surface to detect high angle scattered light generated by a particle in a liquid medium, when a laser beam is incident on the particle. When the particles transit the laser beam, light is scattered in all directions and is described by MIE scattering theory for particles about the size of the wavelength of light and larger or Rayleigh Scattering when the particles are smaller than the wavelength of light. By using the reflective optic, the scattered light can be detected over angles that are greater than normally obtainable.02-04-2010
20120020628SMALL FORM-FACTOR PLUGGABLE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - In an aspect there is provided a connector device. The connector device may include a cable connector having a housing having an opening at a first end and a cable gland at a second end; and a sleeve having an internal channel configured to interchangeably couple with an electrical transceiver module type and an optical transceiver module type. The internal channel may extend between a first end and a second end of the sleeve. The first end of the sleeve may be configured to insert through the opening in the housing to releasably couple the sleeve to the housing. The second end of the sleeve may be configured to insert through a port on a unit and couple the electrical transceiver to an edge connector on a printed circuit board (PCB) when the electrical transceiver is coupled with the sleeve. The second end of the sleeve may be further configured to insert through the port on the unit and couple the optical transceiver to the edge connector on the PCB when the optical transceiver is coupled with the sleeve. Related systems and methods are also described.01-26-2012

Patent applications by Victor J. Chan, San Diego, CA US