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Clark A. Dudek, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120182437GENERATING STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO BY CAPTURE OF IMAGES PROJECTED BY LIGHT PASSING THROUGH A DISPLAY SCREEN - Methods and systems for generating still images and video by capture of images projected by light passing through a display screen are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes controlling light emitting components of a display screen to activate in a sequence for displaying a sequence of images. For example, in an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display screen, the method may include controlling a subset of the display screen OLEDs to activate in sequence to display a sequence of images. The displayed sequence of images may appear to a viewer of the display screen to be a still image or a video. The method may control light emitting components different subsets of the LEDs to be activated in the sequence, such that different areas of the display screen display images in each part of the sequence.07-19-2012
20120205433COMMUNICATION OF TRANSACTION DATA WITHIN A SELF-CHECKOUT ENVIRONMENT - Systems and method for communication of transaction data within a self-checkout environment are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes controlling a display device to display a machine-readable representation of transaction data. The method may include receiving a signal that indicates acknowledgement of reading of the machine-readable representation of the transaction data. Further, the method may include controlling the display device to display a machine-readable representation of other transaction data in response to receipt of the signal.08-16-2012
20120284383CLOUD WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT WITH AUTOMATED WORKLOAD BIDDING - A computer program product is provided for managing workload in a computer system. Computer usable program code cause a first compute node to broadcast a workload bid request to a plurality of compute nodes, wherein the workload bid request includes workload parameters. The compute nodes each receive the request from the first compute node, and each compute node uses the workload parameters to calculate a cost of running the workload. One or more individual compute nodes within the plurality of compute nodes send a workload bid to the first compute node, wherein each workload bid includes the cost of running the workload on the individual compute node sending the workload bid. The first compute node receives and uses each workload bid to select a target compute node to run the workload, wherein the target compute node is selected from the individual compute nodes and the first compute node.11-08-2012
20120284410CLOUD WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT WITH AUTOMATED WORKLOAD BIDDING - A computer-implemented method for workload management in a computer system is provided. According to the method, a first compute node broadcasts a workload bid request to a plurality of compute nodes, wherein the workload bid request includes workload parameters characterizing the workload. The plurality of compute nodes each receive the workload bid request from the first compute node, and each of the plurality of compute nodes uses the workload parameters included in the workload bid request to calculate a cost of running the workload. One or more individual compute nodes within the plurality of compute nodes each send a workload bid to the first compute node, wherein each workload bid includes the cost of running the workload on the individual compute node sending the workload bid. The first compute node receives each workload bid and selects a target compute node to run the workload.11-08-2012
20130055206Synchronously Debugging A Software Program Using A Plurality Of Virtual Machines - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for synchronously debugging a software program using a plurality of virtual machines are provided. Embodiments include controlling, by a master debugging module operating on a first virtual machine, execution of the software program within the first virtual machine; controlling, by a slave debugging module operating on a second virtual machine, execution of the software program within the second virtual machine including delaying execution of the software program within the second virtual machine relative to the execution of the software program within the first virtual machine; detecting, by the master debugging module, an error in the execution of the software program within the first virtual machine; and in response to the detection of the error, capturing, by a hypervisor, a snapshot of the second virtual machine.02-28-2013

Daniel Dudek, Flower Mound, TX US

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20090103604Method and Apparatus for On-Chip Voltage Controlled Oscillator Function - This invention uses a flying adder frequency synthesis circuit to provide the required frequency adjustments to accommodate the varying encoding density of a MPEG2 video data stream. This invention adjusts the local clock based on the information extracted from the program clock reference signal in the incoming data. This invention replaces an external or internal voltage-controlled crystal oscillator using a phase locked loop circuit on the video processing integrated circuit.04-23-2009

David M. Dudek, Palatine, IL US

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20110221136SPLIT SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A split mechanical end face seal assembly has a split gland plate assembly, a split mating seal ring assembly, a split primary seal ring assembly and a split biasing assembly. The segmented mating seal ring is axially and radially supported on the segmented mating ring adapter by resilient connector strips as pre-assembled sub-assemblies and the resilient connector strips axially non-rigidly support the mating seal ring within said mating ring adapter assembly. An axially movable primary sealing ring assembly includes a segmented primary seal ring. The biasing assembly is pre-assembled into the gland plate assembly and urges the primary seal ring into sealing relation with the mating seal ring. A method of installation includes resilient axial and radial support of the mating seal ring segments in mating ring adapter segments by the resilient connector strip for installation as a pre-assembled sub-assembly. It further includes pre-assembly of semi-circular shaped biasing ring segments into segments of the gland plate assembly.09-15-2011

F. Edward Dudek, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100222686MINIATURE WIRELESS BIOMEDICAL TELEMETRY DEVICE - Provided herein are embodiments of a miniature wireless biomedical telemetry device along with systems and methods for its use. A miniature amplifier and transmitter allow recording of physiological signals from small animals, such as rats, mice and birds, as well as humans. The device is positioned externally and is easily replaceable, as is its battery, so surgical complications and other problem problems are minimized.09-02-2010

Glen Dudek, Sudbury, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100169926SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING APPROXIMATED INFORMATION IN AN INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE - An interactive television program guide application on an interactive television system that determines approximated information using historical content is provided. The interactive television program guide application may retain and store interactive television program guide information. Using the available information, the interactive television program guide application may determine approximated information when information is not available or has not been received.07-01-2010

Henryk Dudek, Wellesley, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110008333METHODS OF INHIBITING UNWANTED CELL PROLIFERATION USING HEDGEHOG ANTAGONISTS - The present application is directed to compositions and methods for inhibiting angiogenesis and treating or preventing unwanted cell proliferation, including tumors, by inhibiting the hedgehog pathway, e.g., with an antagonist of the hedgehog pathway such as those disclosed herein.01-13-2011
20110076286METHODS OF INHIBITING UNWANTED CELL PROLIFERATION USING HEDGEHOG ANTAGONISTS - The present application is directed to compositions and methods for inhibiting angiogenesis and treating or preventing unwanted cell proliferation, including tumors, by inhibiting the hedgehog pathway, e.g., with an antagonist of the hedgehog pathway such as those disclosed herein.03-31-2011

Michael T. Dudek, Longmont, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080233799Pluggable Module And Cage - An EMI-minimized transceiver and a rectangular-shaped collar including a plurality of contact fingers for making electrical contact with a chassis in which a transceiver cage comprising the collar and the cage body is mounted are provided.09-25-2008

Ronald P. Dudek, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120157328Label Free Kinase Assays and Reagents - This disclosure describes methods and compositions for measuring the binding specificity, kinetics and affinity of kinase inhibitors indirectly using mass sensing analytical techniques, such as SPR, through the competitive displacement of detectable signal-inducing kinase binding molecule. Further provided are methods for preparing such molecules.06-21-2012

Stanley Dudek, Galveston, TX US

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20120061326Method for the Environmental Remediation of Oil Spills and Other Chemical Contaminants - Lipophilic, oil-absorbing and oil-adsorbing polymeric compositions are used to capture oily substances and hydrophobic materials from the surface of various aqueous media. The resultant compound floats in water, can be easily removed therefrom and can be processed in conventional refinery processes to recover the oil and the remaining components.03-15-2012

Steffi Dudek, Edgewater, NJ US

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20080199512Oral Composition For Moisturizing Skin - Moisture of the skin, skin lipid balance and skin smoothness can be improved by administering an oral composition containing, as active ingredients, proteins and/or protein hydrolysates wherein the total proteins and hydrolysates contain at least 2 wt. % of cysteine residues. Preferably, the hydrolysates have an average molecular weight of between 200 and 4000 Dalton. The composition is administered in such an amount that between 25 and 500 mg of cysteine per day is supplied.08-21-2008

Stephen Dudek, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100136592Photo-Induced Damage Mitigating Agents and Preparation and Methods of Use Thereof - Compositions, devices, systems and methods for reducing and/or preventing photo-induced damage of one or more reactants in an illuminated analytical reaction by addition of one or more photo-induced damage mitigating agents to the reaction mixture and allowing the reaction to proceed for a period that is less than a photo-induced damage threshold period.06-03-2010
20110117637ZERO-MODE WAVEGUIDES WITH NON-REFLECTING WALLS - The application relates to improved optical containment structures, methods of manufacture and use, and systems for employing same. The optical containment structures generally comprise zero-mode waveguide structures having non-reflective walls. The non-reflective walls allow the preparation of optical containment regions in which the optical containment dimensions can be decoupled from the solution containment dimensions. The application also relates to methods for producing islands of functionality within nanoscale apertures.05-19-2011
20110210094METHODS FOR PRODUCING ZMWS WITH ISLANDS OF FUNCTIONALITY - The application relates to methods for producing islands of functionality within nanoscale apertures. Islands of functionality can be produced by growing an aperture constriction layer from the walls, functionalizing the exposed base of the aperture, then removing the aperture constriction layer. The aperture constriction layer can be produced, for example, by anodically growing an oxide layer onto a cladding through which the aperture extends. The islands of functionality can be used to bind a single molecule of interest, such as an enzyme within the nanoscale aperture.09-01-2011

Stephen P. Dudek, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090109519MATERIALS FOR USE IN ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAYS - An electrophoretic medium comprises an electrophoretic layer, a layer of lamination adhesive and a polymeric layer disposed between the electrophoretic layer and the lamination adhesive layer, the polymeric layer being impermeable to the fluid. A second form of electrophoretic medium has a layer of a complex of an alkali metal and a polymer in contact with the electrophoretic layer. A third form of electrophoretic medium comprises a plurality of discrete droplets of internal phase in a binder, and further comprises a salt.04-30-2009

Stephen P. Dudek, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110026101MATERIALS FOR USE IN ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAYS - An electrophoretic medium comprises an electrophoretic layer, a layer of lamination adhesive and a polymeric layer disposed between the electrophoretic layer and the lamination adhesive layer, the polymeric layer being impermeable to the fluid. A second form of electrophoretic medium has a layer of a complex of an alkali metal and a polymer in contact with the electrophoretic layer. A third form of electrophoretic medium comprises a plurality of discrete droplets of internal phase in a binder, and further comprises a salt.02-03-2011

Steven Dudek, Frankfort, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090186949Method for Treating Endothelial and Epithelial Cell Disorders by Administering High Molecular Weight PEG-Like Compounds - The invention provides methods of screening for modulators of microbial PA-I lectin/adhesin activity, including modulators of PA-I expression, as well as the modulators so identified, pharmaceutical compositions and kits containing such modulators. These modulators include soluble and membrane-bound bacterial signaling compounds produced by cells of a host containing a microbial pathogen. Methods for preventing and treating cell disorders, such as epithelial cell disorders including gut-derived sepsis, a burn injury, neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, severe neutropenia, toxic colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, enteropathy, transplant rejection, pouchitis, pig belly, 07-23-2009

Steven M. Dudek, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130079309Method Of Treating Acute Lung Injury Using Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Analogs Or Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Receptor Agonists - The invention provides methods for treating or reducing the risk of developing acute lung injury manifested by increased vascular permeability. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an FTY720 analog or derivative and/or SEW 2871 for use in the disclosed methods. The invention also provides methods for treating or reducing the risk of developing acute lung injury resulting from dysregulation of ceramide/sphingolipid pathway, more specifically, acute lung injury resulting from radiation.03-28-2013

Steven P. Dudek, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110310461ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - A color display has continuous areas of a single color covering a plurality of sub-pixel electrodes. Each sub-pixel of a given color has sub-pixels of the same given color disposed along at least two of its adjacent edges. Each area of a single color may cover a 2×2 array of sub-pixel electrodes. The colors used may be red/green/blue/white (RGBW), red/green/blue/yellow (RGBY), or orange/lime/purple/white12-22-2011

Timothy Dudek, Brookline, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100008944HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS MUTANT AND USES THEREFORE - The invention generally provides therapeutic and prophylactic compositions that include a replication defective mutant HSV-2 virus having a mutation in a viral host shut-off protein, a herpes simplex virus having a mutation in a viral host shut-off protein and two additional mutations that render the virus replication defective, and related methods.01-14-2010