Jiang, US
Aixiang Jiang, Nashville, TN US
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20110097423 | Gene Prognosis Predictor Signature for Colorectal Carcinoma - The present invention is drawn to methods of assessing colorectal cancer prognosis by examining the expression of particular genes disregulated in this disease state. Subjects exhibiting disregulation in one or more of these genes will have a higher risk of cancer recurrence and death. | 04-28-2011 |
Bingbing Jiang, Morgantown, WV US
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20130078172 | Layered Solid Sorbents For Carbon Dioxide Capture - A solid sorbent for the capture and the transport of carbon dioxide gas is provided having at least one first layer of a positively charged material that is polyethylenimine or poly(allylamine hydrochloride), that captures at least a portion of the gas, and at least one second layer of a negatively charged material that is polystyrenesulfonate or poly(acryclic acid), that transports the gas, wherein the second layer of material is in juxtaposition to, attached to, or crosslinked with the first layer for forming at least one bilayer, and a solid substrate support having a porous surface, wherein one or more of the bilayers is/are deposited on the surface of and/or within the solid substrate. A method of preparing and using the solid sorbent is provided. | 03-28-2013 |
20140127104 | Layered Solid Sorbents For Carbon Dioxide Capture - A solid sorbent for the capture and the transport of carbon dioxide gas is provided having at least one first layer of a positively charged material that is polyethylenimine or poly(allylamine hydrochloride), that captures at least a portion of the gas, and at least one second layer of a negatively charged material that is polystyrenesulfonate or poly(acryclic acid), that transports the gas, wherein the second layer of material is in juxtaposition to, attached to, or crosslinked with the first layer for forming at least one bilayer, and a solid substrate support having a porous surface, wherein one or more of the bilayers is/are deposited on the surface of and/or within the solid substrate. A method of preparing and using the solid sorbent is provided. | 05-08-2014 |
De-En Jiang, Knoxville, TN US
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20130078170 | PHOSPHONIUM-BASED IONIC LIQUIDS AND THEIR USE IN THE CAPTURE OF POLLUTING GASES - An ionic liquid composition having the following chemical structural formula: | 03-28-2013 |
Delu Jiang, Westfield, IN US
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20100087431 | TRIAZOLYL AMINOPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides triazolyl aminopyrimidine compounds useful in the treatment of cancer. | 04-08-2010 |
20100130466 | TRIAZOLYL AMINOPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides triazolyl aminopyrimidine compounds useful in the treatment of cancer. | 05-27-2010 |
Faming Jiang, Castro Valley, CA US
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20120283240 | Analogs of Indole-3-Carbinol and Their Use as Agents Against Infection - Compounds useful as antibacterial agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol and have a backbone selected from dihydroindolo[2,3-b]carbazole, 2,2′-diindolylmethane, 2′,3-diindolylmethane, and 3,3′-diindolylmethane. The compounds are useful therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of bacterial infections in mammals. Methods of synthesis of the compounds are provided, as are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. | 11-08-2012 |
Fenghui Jiang US
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20130067532 | GENERATING SECURITY PERMISSIONS - Embodiments of the invention relate to generating security permissions for applications. A static analysis on an application is carried out to determine security exceptions and to determine the application components responsible for the security exceptions. The determined security exceptions are analysed to calculate permissions required for each component. A security policy file that includes a hierarchy of the required permissions suitable for the type of application is formatted and applied to the application to provide a security enabled application. | 03-14-2013 |
Gengwei Jiang, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20100308463 | INTERFACIAL CAPPING LAYERS FOR INTERCONNECTS - Adhesive layers residing at an interface between metal lines and dielectric diffusion barrier (or etch stop) layers are used to improve electromigration performance of interconnects. Adhesion layers are formed by depositing a precursor layer of metal-containing material (e.g., material containing Al, Ti, Ca, Mg, etc.) over an exposed copper line, and converting the precursor layer to a passivated layer (e.g., nitridized layer). For example, a substrate containing exposed copper line having exposed Cu—O bonds is contacted with trimethylaluminum to form a precursor layer having Al—O bonds and Al—C bonds on copper surface. The precursor layer is then treated to remove residual organic substituents and to form Al—N, Al—H bonds or both. The treatment can include direct plasma treatment, remote plasma treatment, UV-treatment, and thermal treatment with a gas such as NH | 12-09-2010 |
20130143401 | METAL AND SILICON CONTAINING CAPPING LAYERS FOR INTERCONNECTS - Disclosed methods cap exposed surfaces of copper lines with a layer of metal or metal-containing compound combined with silicon. In some cases, the metal or metal-containing compound forms an atomic layer. In certain embodiments, the methods involve exposing the copper surface first to a metal containing precursor to form an atomic layer of adsorbed precursor or metal atoms, which may optionally be converted to an oxide, nitride, carbide, or the like by, e.g., a pinning treatment. Subsequent exposure to a silicon-containing precursor may proceed with or without metallic atoms being converted. | 06-06-2013 |
20140216336 | METAL AND SILICON CONTAINING CAPPING LAYERS FOR INTERCONNECTS - Disclosed methods cap exposed surfaces of copper lines with a layer of metal or metal-containing compound combined with silicon. In some cases, the metal or metal-containing compound forms an atomic layer. In certain embodiments, the methods involve exposing the copper surface first to a metal containing precursor to form an atomic layer of adsorbed precursor or metal atoms, which may optionally be converted to an oxide, nitride, carbide, or the like by, e.g., a pinning treatment. Subsequent exposure to a silicon-containing precursor may proceed with or without metallic atoms being converted. | 08-07-2014 |
Guang L. Jiang, Irvine, CA US
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20120136011 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR SKIN REPAIR - The disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating a skin blemish. The compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound useful for treating skin blemishes such as wounds, scars and wrinkles. | 05-31-2012 |
20140142042 | SKIN WOUND HEALING AND SCAR REDUCTION WITH PROSTAGLANDIN EP4 AGONIST COMBINATIONS - A combination of a prostaglandin EP4 agonist and an effective amount of: a prostaglandin EP2 agonist, a skin growth factor, a small peptide, a small inhibitory RNA targeting excess chronic inflammation or fibrosis, a cytokine with beneficial anti-inflammatory activity, an adenosine A2a receptor agonist, an anti-oxidant, or a combination thereof, may be used to treat skin wounds or scars. | 05-22-2014 |
Hai Jiang, Panorama City, CA US
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20120298862 | CONTOUR-BASED DEFECT DETECTION USING AN INSPECTION APPARATUS - One embodiment relates to a method of inspecting a site location on a target substrate. Contours are obtained, the contours having been generated from a reference image using a design clip. A target image of the site location is acquired. The contours are aligned to the target image, and contrast values are computed for pixels on the contours. A threshold is applied to the contrast values to determine contour-based defect blobs. Another embodiment relates to a method of generating contours for use in inspecting a site location for defects. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. | 11-29-2012 |
Hao Jiang, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20130192870 | Ultra High Performance Connectors for Power Transmission Applications - Disclosed are several examples of an apparatus for connecting the free ends of two electrical power transmission lines having conductor strands disposed around a central, reinforcing core. The examples include an inner sleeve having a body defining an inner bore passing through an axially-extending, central axis, an outer rim surface disposed radially outward from the central bore, and one or more axially-extending grooves penetrating the body at the outer rim surface. Also included is an outer splice having a tubular shaped body with a bore passing coaxially through the central axis, the bore defining an inner rim surface for accepting the inner sleeve. The inner bore of the inner sleeve accepts the reinforcement cores of the two conductors, and the grooves accept the conductor strands in an overlapping configuration so that a majority of the electrical current flows between the overlapped conductor strands when the conductors are transmitting electrical current. | 08-01-2013 |
Hong H. Jiang, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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20130170543 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR STREAMING OUT OF DATA FOR VIDEO TRANSCODING AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - Methods, systems, and computer program products that use descriptive information in a coded video stream to accelerate the transcoding process. This information, including information that is sometimes known as syntax information, may reside explicitly in headers of a coded stream. Examples of such information may include motion vectors, macroblock types, intra block prediction modes, inter block descriptive information, and quantization parameters. Other descriptive information may be derived from the actual coded macroblocks, e.g., the number of bits used to encode a macroblock, or the number of non-zero coefficients used in encoding, or the coefficients themselves. Such descriptive information may be used directly in the encoding phase of the transcoding process to improve the speed and throughput of the transcoding. Such descriptive information may also be used to enhance other video processing applications, such as scene change detection, determining object segmentation, or motion censoring. | 07-04-2013 |
Hongtao Jiang, Tustin, CA US
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20120179949 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENCODING FOR 100G-KR NETWORKING - In one embodiment, a coding method that uses certain forward error correcting codes based on a given transcoding method and delivers the codes according to burst interleaving. | 07-12-2012 |
20140122976 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UMBRELLA CODING - A communication system and a method are disclosed. The communication system includes an encoder configured to encode source data and output an encoded frame including a mother code or a plurality of concatenated daughter codes based on an encoding option. The mother code and the plurality of concatenated daughter codes have a same number of coded data symbols. The mother code includes a first source number of source symbols and a first parity number of parity symbols. The daughter code includes fewer source symbols and fewer parity symbols than the mother code. | 05-01-2014 |
20140173384 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENCODING FOR 100G-KR NETWORKING - Aspects of a method and system for encoding in 100G-KR networking are described. In one example embodiment, a coding method uses certain forward error correcting codes based on a given transcoding method and delivers the codes according to burst interleaving. In another example, a coding method includes receiving source data from a plurality of physical lanes, combining data from the physical lanes to generate a block, transcoding the block, and encoding a data stream including the transcoded block. | 06-19-2014 |
Hualin Jiang, Granger, IN US
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20090025898 | Process for molding a friction wafer - A process and apparatus for making die-dried friction wafers collects friction particulates in a mold defining a wafer. The mold includes at least one perforate wall portion against which an aqueous slurry including the particulates is passed to form at least one layer on the wall as the particulates collect in the mold. The collection is dried followed by curing, and may be cured in the mold by heating. | 01-29-2009 |
20110056848 | ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST SENSOR - An electrochemical test sensor for detecting the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample. The electrochemical test sensor includes a housing that has a first end and a second opposing end. The housing includes an opening at the first end to receive a fluid test sample. An electrode assembly includes a substrate, a working electrode, a counter electrode and a reagent. The substrate has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The working electrode is disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and the counter electrode is disposed on the second surface of the substrate. The electrode assembly is positioned within the housing to define a reaction channel. The electrochemical test sensor may be used with a removable lancet mechanism or integrated within a lancet mechanism to form one integral unit. | 03-10-2011 |
Hunt Hang Jiang, Saratoga, CA US
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20120153446 | MICROELECTRONIC PACKAGES WITH ENHANCED HEAT DISSIPATION AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Several embodiments of microelectronic packages with enhanced heat dissipation and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a microelectronic package includes a semiconductor die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side and a lead frame proximate the semiconductor die. The lead frame has a lead finger electrically coupled to the first side of the semiconductor die. The microelectronic package also includes an encapsulant at least partially encapsulating the semiconductor die and the lead frame. The encapsulant does not cover at least a portion of the second side of the semiconductor die. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153447 | MICROELECTRONIC FLIP CHIP PACKAGES WITH SOLDER WETTING PADS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Processes of assembling microelectronic packages with lead frames and/or other suitable substrates are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating a semiconductor assembly includes forming an attachment area and a non-attachment area on a lead finger of a lead frame. The attachment area is more wettable to the solder ball than the non-attachment area during reflow. The method also includes contacting a solder ball carried by a semiconductor die with the attachment area of the lead finger, reflowing the solder ball while the solder ball is in contact with the attachment area of the lead finger, and controllably collapsing the solder ball to establish an electrical connection between the semiconductor die and the lead finger of the lead frame. | 06-21-2012 |
20120193772 | STACKED DIE PACKAGES WITH FLIP-CHIP AND WIRE BONDING DIES - The present technology discloses a stacked die package. In one embodiment, a package comprises a first die, a second die, and a leadframe. The first die is electrically coupled to the bottom surface of the leadframe through contact bump/bumps. The second die is electrically coupled to the top surface of the leadframe through wirebond/wires. The second die is mounted on the top surface of the first die. | 08-02-2012 |
20120273929 | MULTI-DIE PACKAGES INCORPORATING FLIP CHIP DIES AND ASSOCIATED PACKAGING METHODS - The present technology discloses a multi-die package. The package comprises a lead frame structure and three dies including a first flip chip die, a second flip chip die and a third flip chip die stacked vertically. The first flip chip die is mounted on the bottom surface of the lead frame structure through the flip chip bumps; the second flip chip is mounted on the top surface of the first flip chip die through flip chip bumps; and the third flip chip die is mounted on the top surface of the lead frame structure through flip chip bumps. | 11-01-2012 |
20140004662 | MICROELECTRONIC FLIP CHIP PACKAGES WITH SOLDER WETTING PADS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING | 01-02-2014 |
20140377912 | MICROELECTRONIC FLIP CHIP PACKAGES WITH SOLDER WETTING PADS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Processes of assembling microelectronic packages with lead frames and/or other suitable substrates are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating a semiconductor assembly includes forming an attachment area and a non-attachment area on a lead finger of a lead frame. The attachment area is more wettable to the solder ball than the non-attachment area during reflow. The method also includes contacting a solder ball carried by a semiconductor die with the attachment area of the lead finger, reflowing the solder ball while the solder ball is in contact with the attachment area of the lead finger, and controllably collapsing the solder ball to establish an electrical connection between the semiconductor die and the lead finger of the lead frame. | 12-25-2014 |
Jason Y. Jiang, Fremont, CA US
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20130302018 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR MARKING POINT OF INTEREST VIDEO CLIPS AND GENERATING COMPOSITE POINT OF INTEREST VIDEO IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example and includes receiving an indication of a start of a point of interest associated with a portion of a video presentation, and determining a start time relative to a start time of the video presentation. The method further includes receiving an indication of an end time of the point of interest, and determining an end time of the point of interest relative to the start time of the video presentation. The method still further includes generating point of interest data that includes the start time and end time of the point of interest, and sending the point of interest data to a processing device. The processing device generates a composite point of interest video including the portion of the video presentation associated with the point of interest. | 11-14-2013 |
Jian Jiang, Los Gatos, CA US
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20130169258 | Switching Mode Power Supply and the Method Thereof - The present disclosure discloses a switching mode power supply with bi-direction buck and boost control. The switching mode power supply enters boost mode when an input signal is higher than a preset threshold to pump the input signal to a higher level; and the switching mode power supply enters buck mode when the input signal breaks down to release the stored energy. | 07-04-2013 |
20130176004 | SWITCHING MODE POWER SUPPLY - The present disclosure discloses a switching mode power supply with constant peak current mode control. During the operation of the switching mode power supply, in one hand, the current flowing through a high-side switch is sensed and compared to a current reference signal to control the turning off of the high-side switch; in the other hand, the output voltage is sensed and compared to a voltage reference signal to control the turning on of the high-side switch. In addition, the current reference signal may be adjusted to a lower value when the switching mode power supply enters light load condition. By using the above control method, the system performance is highly increased. | 07-11-2013 |
Jin Jiang, San Carlos, CA US
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20130296693 | RIGHT ATRIUM INDICATOR - A method for determining the location of a medical device within a body is provided. The method includes transmitting from the medical device an acoustic signal; receiving with the medical device a reflected acoustic signal; advancing the medical device based on a first algorithm, the first algorithm including a first weighting factor and a first feature extracted from the reflected acoustic signal; determining a first location of the medical device based on the first algorithm; and moving the medical device to a second location based on a second algorithm, the second algorithm based on the determined first location and including at least one of a second weighting factor and a second feature extracted from the reflected acoustic signal. Also disclosed are systems and devices for performing the methods described herein. | 11-07-2013 |
20130296725 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF THE SUPERIOR VENA CAVA AREA AND THE CAVOATRIAL JUNCTION - Described herein are systems, devices and methods to increase the accuracy of intravascular catheter placement, and to improve electrocardiogram (ECG), intravascular electrogram, and ultrasound Doppler signal processing to detect the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) area. Embodiments of the invention are intended to place an intravascular catheter within the lower ⅓ of SVC to the junction of the SVC and the right atrium (RA)—called the cavoatrial junction (CAJ). In particular, the improved accuracy of CAJ location detection during an intravascular catheter placement can be provided by optimization of ECG parameters and ultrasound Doppler signal using Neuro-Fuzzy logic and/or other processing techniques. | 11-07-2013 |
Jun Jiang US
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20120154452 | METHOD FOR QUICKLY ADJUSTING THE WAVEFORM BRIGHTNESS OF DIGITAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL OSCILLOSCOPE - The present invention provides a method for quickly adjusting the waveform brightness of digital three-dimensional (3D) oscilloscope, creates a ROM in FPGA and take it as a look-up table of screen display brightness value of LCD that is corresponding to the waveform occurrence N(T, A) at the current brightness gradation L, and divide the ROM into 2 | 06-21-2012 |
Jutao Jiang, Tigard, OR US
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20110220971 | PHOTOSENSITIVE IMAGING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Backside illuminated photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a backside-illuminated photosensitive imager device can include a semiconductor substrate having multiple doped regions forming a least one junction, a textured region coupled to the semiconductor substrate and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation, and a passivation region positioned between the textured region and the at least one junction. The passivation region is positioned to isolate the at least one junction from the textured region, and the semiconductor substrate and the textured region are positioned such that incoming electromagnetic radiation passes through the semiconductor substrate before contacting the textured region. Additionally, the device includes an electrical transfer element coupled to the semiconductor substrate to transfer an electrical signal from the at least one junction. | 09-15-2011 |
20110227138 | Photosensitive Imaging Devices And Associated Methods - Photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a photosensitive imager device can include a semiconductor substrate having multiple doped regions forming at least one junction, a textured region coupled to the semiconductor substrate and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation, and an electrical transfer element coupled to the semiconductor substrate and operable to transfer an electrical signal from the at least one junction. In one aspect, the textured region is operable to facilitate generation of an electrical signal from the detection of infrared electromagnetic radiation. In another aspect, interacting with electromagnetic radiation further includes increasing the semiconductor substrate's effective absorption wavelength as compared to a semiconductor substrate lacking a textured region. | 09-22-2011 |
20110260059 | PHOTOSENSITIVE IMAGING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A monolithic sensor for detecting infrared and visible light according to an example includes a semiconductor substrate and a semiconductor layer coupled to the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor layer includes a device surface opposite the semiconductor substrate. A visible light photodiode is formed at the device surface. An infrared photodiode is also formed at the device surface and in proximity to the visible light photodiode. A textured region is coupled to the infrared photodiode and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation. | 10-27-2011 |
20120313204 | Process Module for Increasing the Response of Backside Illuminated Photosensitive Imagers and Associated Methods - Backside illuminated photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a backside-illuminated photosensitive imager device can include a semiconductor substrate having multiple doped regions forming a least one junction, a textured region coupled to the semiconductor substrate and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation where the textured region includes surface features sized and positioned to facilitate tuning to a preselected wavelength of light, and a dielectric region positioned between the textured region and the at least one junction. The dielectric region is positioned to isolate the at least one junction from the textured region, and the semiconductor substrate and the textured region are positioned such that incoming electromagnetic radiation passes through the semiconductor substrate before contacting the textured region. Additionally, the device includes an electrical transfer element coupled to the semiconductor substrate to transfer an electrical signal from the at least one junction. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313205 | Photosensitive Imagers Having Defined Textures for Light Trapping and Associated Methods - Photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a frontside-illuminated photosensitive imager devices can include a semiconductor substrate having multiple doped regions forming a least one junction and a textured region coupled to the semiconductor substrate and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation on an opposite side of the semiconductor substrate from the multiple doped regions. The textured region can include surface features sized and positioned to facilitate tuning to a preselected wavelength of light. The device can also include an electrical transfer element coupled to the semiconductor substrate and operable to transfer an electrical signal from the at least one junction. | 12-13-2012 |
20120326008 | PHOTODETECTING IMAGER DEVICES HAVING CORRELATED DOUBLE SAMPLING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Transistor pixel devices, imagers, and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, a transistor pixel device includes a photodiode coupled to a floating diffusion region (FD), a storage node (SN), and a power supply, wherein the FD is coupled between the photodiode and the power supply. The device also includes a first global transfer transistor coupled between the photodiode and the FD for gating between the photodiode and the FD and a second global transfer transistor coupled between the FD and the SN for gating between the FD and the SN. A global reset select transistor is coupled between the FD and the power supply, wherein an open state of the global reset select transistor prevents accumulation of electrical charge at the photodiodes. A source follower transistor is coupled to the FD and to the power supply, where the source follower is operable to receive electrical signal from the FD. | 12-27-2012 |
20130062522 | THREE DIMENSIONAL SENSORS, SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - 3D sensors, systems, and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a monolithic 3D sensor for detecting infrared and visible light can include a semiconductor substrate having a device surface, at least one visible light photodiode formed at the device surface and at least one 3D photodiode formed at the device surface in proximity to the at least one visible light photodiode. The device can further include a quantum efficiency enhanced infrared light region functionally coupled to the at least one 3D photodiode and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation. In one aspect, the quantum efficiency enhanced infrared light region is a textured region located at the device surface. | 03-14-2013 |
20140152844 | BLACK LEVEL CALIBRATION METHODS FOR IMAGE SENSORS - A technology is described for calibrating a black level in an image sensor. The technology provides devices, systems and methods for calculating a black level value, where in one aspect, an image data set can be received from an optical black pixel region of an image sensor. A minimum and a mean value can be calculated for the image data set. Thereupon, image thresholding of the image data set can be performed that produces a binary image segmentation of the image data set and a global threshold value can be set to the binary image segmentation that is black. A function can then be performed that determines light corruption in the image data set, and if light corruption is detected, then the image data set can be sorted and a median value can be calculated for a bottom percentage of the sorted image data set and provided as a black level baseline value. | 06-05-2014 |
20140197509 | PHOTOSENSITIVE IMAGING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Backside illuminated photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a backside-illuminated photosensitive imager device can include a semiconductor substrate having multiple doped regions forming a least one junction, a textured region coupled to the semiconductor substrate and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation, and a passivation region positioned between the textured region and the at least one junction. The passivation region is positioned to isolate the at least one junction from the textured region, and the semiconductor substrate and the textured region are positioned such that incoming electromagnetic radiation passes through the semiconductor substrate before contacting the textured region. Additionally, the device includes an electrical transfer element coupled to the semiconductor substrate to transfer an electrical signal from the at least one junction. | 07-17-2014 |
20140313386 | HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE CMOS IMAGE SENSOR HAVING ANTI-BLOOMING PROPERTIES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A method of providing blooming protection to a CMOS imager having a pixel array of a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns, where the CMOS imager is operable to capture high dynamic range images using a rolling shutter, is provided. Such a method can include reading out charge accumulated by the pixels in a readout row of a first integration time, applying a reset to the readout row for a reset time sufficient to allow readout and reset to occur in at least one subsequent row, and starting a second integration time of the pixels in the readout row, wherein the second integration time is shorter than the first integration time, and wherein the at least one subsequent row is a sufficient number of rows to have a combined reset to preclude blooming effects from the pixel array during the second integration time. | 10-23-2014 |
20140332665 | PHOTOSENSITIVE IMAGING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A monolithic sensor for detecting infrared and visible light according to an example includes a semiconductor substrate and a semiconductor layer coupled to the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor layer includes a device surface opposite the semiconductor substrate. A visible light photodiode is formed at the device surface. An infrared photodiode is also formed at the device surface and in proximity to the visible light photodiode. A textured region is coupled to the infrared photodiode and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation. | 11-13-2014 |
Jutao Jiang, Boise, ID US
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20080239111 | Method and appratus for dark current compensation of imaging sensors - Disclosed embodiments provide methods and apparatuses for dark current compensation of imager pixels signals. A row-wise dark offset is calculated and then subtracted from the imaging pixel signals, a row-wise dark offset for at least one row being different from a row-wise dark offset for at least another row. | 10-02-2008 |
Kai Jiang, Corvallis, OR US
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20130146862 | ARRAY SUBSTRATE INCLUDING THIN FILM TRANSISTOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An array substrate includes: a substrate; a gate line and a gate electrode on the substrate; a gate insulating layer on the gate line and the gate electrode, the gate insulating layer including a first insulator and a second insulator on the first insulator, wherein the first insulator includes an aluminum oxide material and has a first thickness, and the second insulator includes a hafnium oxide material and has a second thickness; an oxide semiconductor layer on the gate insulating layer over the gate electrode; a data line over the gate insulating layer; a source electrode and a drain electrode contacting the oxide semiconductor layer; a passivation layer on the data line, the source electrode and the drain electrode; and a pixel electrode on the passivation layer, the pixel electrode connected to a drain electrode through a drain contact hole. | 06-13-2013 |
20130295507 | PROCESSES TO FORM AQUEOUS PRECURSORS, HAFNIUM AND ZIRCONIUM OXIDE FILMS, AND HAFNIUM AND ZIRCONIUM OXIDE PATTERNS - Embodiments of a method for synthesizing aqueous precursors comprising Hf | 11-07-2013 |
20150056542 | ORGANOMETALLIC SOLUTION BASED HIGH RESOLUTION PATTERNING COMPOSITIONS - Organometallic solutions have been found to provide high resolution radiation based patterning using thin coatings. The patterning can involve irradiation of the coated surface with a selected pattern and developing the pattern with a developing agent to form the developed image. The patternable coatings may be susceptible to positive-tone patterning or negative-tone patterning based on the use of an organic developing agent or an aqueous acid or base developing agent. The radiation sensitive coatings can comprise a metal oxo/hydroxo network with organic ligands. A precursor solution can comprise an organic liquid and metal polynuclear oxo-hydroxo cations with organic ligands having metal carbon bonds and/or metal carboxylate bonds. | 02-26-2015 |
Kanzhe Jiang, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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20130097335 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MANAGING NETWORK PROTOCOL ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT WITH A CONTROLLER - A controller may help reduce network traffic that is associated with broadcasting of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) packets by converting broadcast DHCP packets into unicast DHCP packets and forwarding the unicast DHCP packets to appropriate DHCP servers. The servers may be identified from a database of servers that is updated with DHCP server address information based on DHCP reply packets that are received by the controller from servers in the network. To convert DHCP request packets into unicast packets, the controller may modify address header fields of the packets such as Ethernet addresses and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. The controller may forward the modified DHCP request packets to the server by providing packet forwarding rules such as flow table entries to the switches or by forwarding the modified DHCP request packets through the controller. | 04-18-2013 |
Lianjun Jiang, Cupertino, CA US
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20130033994 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF RESOURCE UTILIZATION FOR REDUNDANCY ELIMINATION - An example method may include calculating a parameter for traffic propagating in a network between a sender and a receiver, where the traffic comprises encoding information and decoding information; determining whether the parameter meets a predetermined value; classifying the traffic as uni-directional if the parameter meets the predetermined value; and classifying the traffic as bi-directional if the parameter does not meet the predetermined value. | 02-07-2013 |
Lijian Jiang, Los Alamos, NM US
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20130035913 | Method and System For Finite Volume Simulation of Flow - There is provided a method for modeling a hydrocarbon reservoir that includes deriving a computational mesh on a fine unstructured mesh using a multilevel mixed multiscale finite volume (MMMFV) method. Deriving the computational mesh includes computing a first algebraic multilevel basis function for a pressure, constructing an interaction region, and generating a primary mesh. A second algebraic multiscale basis function for a velocity approximation is computed and the primary mesh is discretized. The hydrocarbon reservoir is simulated using the computational mesh. A data representation of a physical hydrocarbon reservoir is generated in a non-transitory, computer-readable, medium based at least in part on the results of the simulation. | 02-07-2013 |
Linda (tong) Jiang, Milpitas, CA US
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20130056041 | Megasonic Precision Cleaning of Semiconductor Process Equipment Components and Parts - Apparatuses are provided for cleaning a processing component using megasonic energy including megasonic tanks, scanning megasonic plates, megasonic jets, and megasonic sweeping beams etc., in combination with selective chemistries to remove sub-micron particulate contaminants from the surfaces of the processing component that is used in cleaning semiconductor, medical, or any other processing substrates. The apparatus includes a processing chamber having a carrier element that is configured to support the processing component. The carrier element includes a mechanism to flip the processing component within the processing chamber during cleaning. A fluid supply assembly supplies a fluid to a surface of the processing component and a beam assembly equipped with a megasonic transducer is used to provide high frequency megasonic acoustic energy to the fluid during cleaning. | 03-07-2013 |
Lingxiao Jiang US
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20120265265 | Automated External Defibrillator Pad System - An embodiment includes a cardiac resuscitation system with first and second electrodes in a source electrode pad and a return electrode in a return electrode pad. After the source and return electrode pads are applied to a patient the layperson may put a switch in a first position to create a first electrical path to communicate a first shock between the first and return electrodes via a first vector. If the first shock fails the user may move the switch to a second position to create a second electrical path to communicate a second shock between the second and return electrodes via a second vector. As a result, the system allows a layperson to easily flip a switch to produce a first shock via a first vector and a second shock via a second vector thereby improving therapy outcomes. Other embodiments are described herein. | 10-18-2012 |
Long Jiang, Fremont, CA US
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20130046809 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING NETWORK TRAFFIC AND DETERMINING THE TIMING ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLICATION - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for monitoring network traffic. In one embodiment, the method comprises monitoring, using a monitoring device located near a first end of one segment of a connection with a client and a server in a network, packets that are part of an initial TCP handshake between the client and the server and determining a network time, a server time, and a client time based on information collected when monitoring the one segment. | 02-21-2013 |
Longzhi Jiang, Florence, SC US
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20100244824 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING AND METHOD FOR FORMING A SUPPORT FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) MAGNET - An apparatus and method for supporting a magnetic resonance imaging magnet are provided. The apparatus includes a magnet coil support structure having a main former body with a plurality of channels and an end flange at each end of the main former body. The end flanges are reinforced with a strengthening material at least at corner regions of the end flanges. | 09-30-2010 |
20110148416 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO IMPROVE MAGNET STABILITY IN AN MRI SYSTEM - An MRI apparatus and method comprises an MRI system having a plurality of gradient coils positioned about a bore of a magnet, and an RF transceiver system and an RF switch controlled by a pulse module to transmit RF signals to an RF coil assembly to acquire MR images. The magnet comprises a main coil former and a shield coil former arranged radially around the bore of the magnet, wherein a radius of the shield coil former is greater than a radius of the main coil former. The magnet also includes at least one main coil affixed to the main coil former, at least one shield coil affixed to the shield coil former, and at least one structural member affixed to the main coil former and to the shield coil former to provide structural support and enable longitudinal alignment adjustment between the main coil former and the shield coil former. | 06-23-2011 |
20110271693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING HEAT GENERATED BY A HEAT SINK OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - Systems and methods from removing heat generated by a heat sink of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system are provided. One system includes a coldhead sleeve cooling arrangement for a coldhead of the MRI system. The coldhead sleeve cooling arrangement includes a coldhead sleeve configured to receive therein a coldhead of an MRI system and a cooling system surrounding an outer surface of the coldhead sleeve. The cooling system uses helium gas to remove heat from the coldhead sleeve. | 11-10-2011 |
20110284191 | THERMAL SHIELD AND METHOD FOR THERMALLY COOLING A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - A thermal shield and method for thermally cooling a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system are provided. One thermal shield includes a cooling tube forming a frame. The cooling tube is configured to receive therethrough cryogen fluid from a cryogen vessel of an MRI system. The thermal shield further includes at least one thermal control layer surrounding the frame and together with the frame is configured to provide thermal shielding of the MRI system. | 11-24-2011 |
20120062231 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) COIL FOR MRI HAVING HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - An MRI apparatus and method is disclosed comprising a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system having a plurality of gradient coils positioned about a bore of a magnet, and an RF transceiver system and an RF switch controlled by a pulse module to transmit RF signals to an RF coil assembly to acquire MR images. The RF coil assembly comprises an RF tube, a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed around the RF tube and configured to transmit RF excitation pulses, a plurality of electrical components coupled to the electrically conductive members, and at least one thermally conductive substrate mounted upon the RF tube, wherein one of the plurality of electrically conductive members and the plurality of electrical components is mounted to the at least one thermally conductive substrate and is in thermal contact therewith. | 03-15-2012 |
20120081117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-SEALING A COLDHEAD SLEEVE OF A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for self-sealing a coldhead sleeve of a magnetic resonance imaging system are provided. One coldhead sleeve arrangement includes a coldhead sleeve configured to receive therein a coldhead of an MRI system and having an open end. The coldhead sleeve arrangement also includes a sealing member coupled at the open end of the coldhead sleeve and configured in a normally closed position covering the open end. | 04-05-2012 |
20120082357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELING GRADIENT COIL OPERATION INDUCED MAGNETIC FIELD DRIFT - A system and method for modeling gradient coil operation induced magnetic field drift include a computer programmed to acquire a pulse sequence to be applied during an MR scan and determine a power spectrum of a plurality of gradient pulses of the pulse sequence. The computer is also programmed to calculate a drift of the magnetic field attributable to application of the plurality of gradient pulses by the plurality of gradient coils during application of the pulse sequence and apply the pulse sequence during the MR scan. The computer is further programmed to acquire MR data based on application of the pulse sequence, correct the acquired MR data based on the calculated drift of the magnetic field, and reconstruct an image based on the corrected MR data. | 04-05-2012 |
20120108433 | SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET COIL SUPPORT WITH COOLING AND METHOD FOR COIL-COOLING - A superconducting magnet coil support with cooling and a method for coil cooling are provided. One superconducting coil support arrangement includes a superconducting coil and at least one support beam supporting the superconducting coil and defining a tank for storing a cooling fluid therein. The superconducting coil support arrangement further includes a plurality of cooling tubes coupled to the superconducting coil and connected to the at least one support beam, wherein the plurality of cooling tubes are configured to transfer the cooling fluid therethrough. | 05-03-2012 |
20120118630 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ELECTRIC CABLES WITHIN A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for mounting cables within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system are provided. One apparatus includes a cable assembly having a rigid support structure defining a channel with a cross-section and an electrical cable having a cross-section smaller than the cross-section of the channel. The electrical cable is secured within the channel of the rigid support structure, with the rigid support structure configured for coupling to a stationary component of the MRI system to resist movement from a movable component to which the electrical cable is connected. | 05-17-2012 |
20120175490 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUSPENDING AN INNER VESSEL INSIDE AN OUTER VESSEL OF A CRYOSTAT - A suspension system for a cryostat includes a coupling mechanism, a fixation body, and a pin. The coupling mechanism is joined to an outer vessel and coupled with a strap. The fixation body is joined to an inner vessel. The fixation body extends between a front side that faces the coupling mechanism and an opposite receiving side with an interior channel extending from the receiving side to the front side. The channel defines a front opening in the front side and a rear opening in the receiving side. The pin is loaded into the fixation body through the rear opening in the receiving side of the fixation body with the strap looped around the pin and extending through the front opening to the coupling mechanism. The pin secures the coupling mechanism to the fixation body via the strap by engaging the fixation body inside the channel. | 07-12-2012 |
20120176134 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM WITH THERMAL RESERVOIR AND METHOD FOR COOLING - A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system with a thermal reservoir and method for cooling are provided. A cooling vessel for a magnet system of the MRI system includes a first portion containing a helium cryogen in contact with a plurality of magnet coils of an MRI system. The cooling vessel also includes a second portion separate from and fluidly decoupled from the first portion, with the second portion containing a material different than the helium cryogen and having a volume greater than the first portion. | 07-12-2012 |
20120196753 | COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET DEVICES - A cooling system and method for cooling superconducting magnet coils are provided. One magnet system for a superconducting magnet device includes a cooling system having at least one coil support shell, a plurality of superconducting magnet coils supported by the at least one coil support shell and a plurality of cooling tubes thermally coupled to the at least one coil support shell. The magnet system also includes a cryorefrigerator system fluidly coupled with the plurality of cooling tubes forming a closed circulation cooling system. | 08-02-2012 |
20120306492 | PENETRATION TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR REDUCING CRYOSTAT HEAT LOAD - A penetration assembly for a cryostat is presented. The penetration assembly includes an outer wall member having a first end and a second end and configured to alter an effective thermal length of the wall member, wherein a first end of the tube is communicatively coupled to a high temperature region and the second end of the tube is communicatively coupled to a cryogen disposed within a cryogen vessel of the cryostat. In addition, the penetration tube assembly includes a telescoping inner wall member comprising a plurality of tubes nested within one another, and wherein each tube in the plurality of tubes is operatively coupled to at least one other tube in series. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306495 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INTERCONNECTIONS IN A GRADIENT COIL ASSEMBLY - A gradient coil apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes an inner gradient coil assembly comprising at least one inner gradient coil and an outer gradient coil assembly comprising at least one outer gradient coil. At least one gradient coil interconnect is coupled to the inner gradient coil and the outer gradient coil. The gradient coil interconnect includes a wire assembly comprising a plurality of conductors. The wire assembly has a first end electrically coupled to the outer gradient coil assembly and a second end electrically coupled to the inner gradient coil. The gradient coil interconnect also includes a reinforcement material disposed around a portion of the wire assembly. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309630 | PENETRATION TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR REDUCING CRYOSTAT HEAT LOAD - A penetration assembly for a cryostat is presented. The penetration assembly includes a wall member having a first end and a second end and configured to alter an effective thermal length of the wall member, where a first end of the wall member is communicatively coupled to a high temperature region and the second end of the wall member is communicatively coupled to a cryogen disposed within a cryogen vessel of the cryostat. | 12-06-2012 |
20120325996 | COIL SUPPORT FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) MAGNET AND METHOD OF SUPPORT - A coil support arrangement for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and method of support are provided. One coil support arrangement includes a main former body having a plurality of channels between end flanges and a splint coupled to the main former body between the end flanges. The coil support arrangement also includes a load spreader coupled to the main former body adjacent one or more of the ends of the splint, and having a gap between the one or more ends of the splint and the load spreader. | 12-27-2012 |
20130002252 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR BALANCING RADIAL FORCES IN A GRADIENT COIL - A gradient coil apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes an inner gradient coil assembly and an outer gradient coil assembly disposed around the inner gradient coil assembly. The outer gradient coil assembly has an outer surface, a first end and a second end. The gradient coil apparatus also includes a force balancing apparatus disposed around the outer surface of the outer gradient coil assembly. In one embodiment, the force balancing apparatus includes an active force balancing coil disposed around the outer surface of the outer gradient coil assembly. In another embodiment, the force balancing apparatus includes a first passive conducting strip disposed around the first end of the outer gradient coil assembly and a second passive conducting strip disposed around the second end of the outer gradient coil assembly. | 01-03-2013 |
20130027039 | END FLANGE FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - An end flange for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system and method for manufacturing an end flange are provided. One end flange is for a vacuum vessel of the MRI system. The vacuum vessel includes a housing configured to receive therein a magnet assembly and an end flange forming an end of the housing. The flange includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and a core coupled between the outer and inner surfaces, wherein the core has a greater stiffness than the outer surface and the inner surface. | 01-31-2013 |
20130079229 | CRYOGENIC COOLING SYSTEM WITH WICKING STRUCTURE - A cryogenic cooling system includes a chamber defined by an outer wall and an inner wall, the chamber housing at least one component to be cooled; a wicking structure in thermal contact with one of the outer wall and the inner wall of the chamber; and a delivery system in a spaced apart relationship with the chamber and fluidly connected to the wicking structure for transporting a working fluid to and from the wicking structure. Also provided is a magnetic resonance imaging system including the cryogenic cooling system. | 03-28-2013 |
20130154648 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATING FOR MAGNETIC FIELD DISTORTION IN AN MRI SYSTEM - A magnet apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging system, the magnet apparatus includes a vacuum vessel, a helium vessel disposed within the vacuum vessel and a thermal shield disposed between the vacuum vessel and the helium vessel. A set of passive compensation coils are disposed within the vacuum vessel or the helium vessel and used to compensate for magnetic field distortion caused by mechanical vibrations within the magnet apparatus. | 06-20-2013 |
20130157865 | SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC FIELD DISTORTION COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A system and method for magnetic field distortion compensation includes a cryostat for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The cryostat includes a vacuum casing having a vacuum therein. A cryogen vessel is disposed within the casing, the vessel having a coolant therein. A thermal shield is disposed between the vacuum casing and the cryogen vessel. An eddy current compensation assembly is disposed within the casing. The eddy current compensation assembly includes a plurality of electrically conductive loops formed on one of the vacuum casing, the cryogen vessel, and the thermal shield and constructed to mitigate vibration-induced eddy currents in the MRI system. | 06-20-2013 |
20140155268 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATING FOR MAGNETIC FIELD DISTORTION IN AN MRI SYSTEM - A magnet apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging system, the magnet apparatus includes a cylindrical vacuum vessel, a closed loop cooling system disposed within the vacuum vessel and a cylindrical thermal shield disposed between the vacuum vessel and the closed loop cooling system. A set of passive compensation coils are disposed within the vacuum vessel and used to compensate for magnetic field distortion caused by mechanical vibrations within the magnet apparatus. | 06-05-2014 |
Majiong Jiang, St. Louis, MO US
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20120034550 | Palladium-Platinum Nanostructures And Methods For Their Preparation - Palladium-seeded, dendritic platinum nanostructures that are useful as electrocatalysts and methods for preparing such nanostructures. The palladium-platinum nanostructures may be incorporated into fuel cell electrodes including fuel cells that include a proton exchange membrane (PEM). | 02-09-2012 |
Ming Jiang, Foster City, CA US
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20130316918 | MODEL-BASED RESIDUAL CORRECTION OF INTENSITIES - A method for improving color calls or base calls utilizes current and prior cycle multi-channel intensity data from a sequencing run to model residual cycle buildup. The model is applied to correct the multi-cycle channel intensity for the current cycle. The corrected multi-cycle channel intensity is used for color calls or base calls for the current cycle. | 11-28-2013 |
20140316716 | Methods, Systems, and Computer Readable Media for Improving Base Calling Accuracy - A method includes exposing template polynucleotide strands, sequencing primers, and polymerase to flows of nucleotide species; obtaining a series of measured intensity values and randomly selecting a training subset therefrom; generating series of base calls using a base caller and aligning the series of base calls to a reference genome or sequence using an aligner; determining intensity value thresholds and parameters of a linear transformation corresponding to different homopolymer lengths and nucleotide species; generating series of base calls corresponding to the series of measured intensity values using at least some of the parameters of a linear transformation; and recalibrating the series of base calls corresponding to the plurality of series of measured intensity values using at least some of the intensity value thresholds. | 10-23-2014 |
Ming Jiang, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120203891 | NETFLIX IN A BOX - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for testing a client for audio/video/subtitle playback capabilities. A computing device is configured to receive a virtual machine data file that includes an operating system, a web server, a content playback application, and a test program. The virtual machine data file is executed to cause the operating system and web server to initialize. The web server detects a communications connection to the client, transmits the content playback application to the client for execution, and transmits one or more tests included in the test program to test the audio/video playback capabilities of the client. The computing device is further configured to receive, from the client via the web server, test results associated with the one or more tests, and to store the test results in a memory. | 08-09-2012 |
20130083216 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE WITH SUPPLEMENTARY SENSORS - An apparatus and method for An image capture device for Automatic White Balance (AWB) are provided. The device includes a camera for capturing an image, a primary sensor for sensing environmental conditions of the image capture device and for generating data regarding the environmental conditions, a plurality of supplementary sensors for sensing the environmental conditions of the image capture device and for generating supplementary data regarding the environmental conditions, an AWB unit for performing an AWB operation on the captured image according to the generated data and the generated supplementary data, and a controller for controlling the camera, the primary sensor, the plurality of supplementary sensors and the AWB unit. | 04-04-2013 |
20130308002 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE CAMERA CONTROL METHOD BASED ON PREDICTED TRAJECTORY - An apparatus and method for adaptive camera control are provided. The method includes detecting motion information of a camera, predicting a motion of the camera based on the motion information, generating camera settings for controlling the camera, based on the predicted motion, controlling the camera to capture a frame according to the camera settings, performing digital image stabilizing on the captured frame, and outputting the stabilized frame. | 11-21-2013 |
20130342309 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LIMITING THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - Provided are custom computing devices, program codes and methods for limiting the use of an electronic display, by determining whether a user is viewing an electronic display by obtaining the location of the user relative to the display, measuring the overall time during which the user views the display, and deactivating the display when the overall time reaches a threshold or in response to an administrator's request. | 12-26-2013 |
20140092218 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STEREOSCOPIC VIDEO WITH MOTION SENSORS - An apparatus and method for a video capture device for recording 3 Dimensional (3D) stereoscopic video with motion sensors is provided are provided. The apparatus includes includes a camera unit having one lens for capturing video, a video encoder/decoder for encoding the captured video, a motion sensor for capturing motion data of the video capture device corresponding to the captured video, and a controller for controlling the video encoder/decoder and motion sensor to encode the captured video with the captured motion data. | 04-03-2014 |
Ming Jiang, Dublin, CA US
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20130124174 | INTERNAL PARALLELISM IN A PARALLEL DISCRETE EVENT SIMULATION FOR SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS - An internally parallel PDES (“IP-PDES”) system performs logical processes in parallel and further performs the internal processing of at least one logical process in parallel. Because the IP-PDES system is PDES-based, each logical process may have its processing performed in parallel with the other logical processes. The IP-PDES system allows for certain logical processes to be designated as internally parallel meaning that the logical process, referred to as an IP logical process, has its internal processing also performed in parallel. The IP-DES system allocates multiple nodes for such an IP logical process so that executable code of the IP logical process executes in parallel at the allocated nodes to simulate the occurrence of an event. Internal parallelism within a PDES may help overcome resource limitations and help speed up the overall simulation. | 05-16-2013 |
20140330544 | MODELING THE LONG-TERM EVOLUTION OF SPACE DEBRIS - A space object modeling system that models the evolution of space debris is provided. The modeling system simulates interaction of space objects at simulation times throughout a simulation period. The modeling system includes a propagator that calculates the position of each object at each simulation time based on orbital parameters. The modeling system also includes a collision detector that, for each pair of objects at each simulation time, performs a collision analysis. When the distance between objects satisfies a conjunction criterion, the modeling system calculates a local minimum distance between the pair of objects based on a curve fitting to identify a time of closest approach at the simulation times and calculating the position of the objects at the identified time. When the local minimum distance satisfies a collision criterion, the modeling system models the debris created by the collision of the pair of objects. | 11-06-2014 |
Ming Jiang, Cary, NC US
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20130191404 | USING VIEWS OF SUBSETS OF NODES OF A SCHEMA TO GENERATE DATA TRANSFORMATION JOBS TO TRANSFORM INPUT FILES IN FIRST DATA FORMATS TO OUTPUT FILES IN SECOND DATA FORMATS - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for processing input data in a storage system and in communication with a repository. Views are generated that comprise a tree of nodes selected from a subset of nodes in a hierarchical representation of a schema. The views are saved to the repository. At least one of the views are used to create a job comprising a sequence of data transformation steps to transform the input data described by input schemas to the output data described by output schemas. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191419 | USING VIEWS OF SUBSETS OF NODES OF A SCHEMA TO GENERATE DATA TRANSFORMATION JOBS TO TRANSFORM INPUT FILES IN FIRST DATA FORMATS TO OUTPUT FILES IN SECOND DATA FORMATS - Provided is a method for processing input data in a storage system and in communication with a repository. Views are generated that comprise a tree of nodes selected from a subset of nodes in a hierarchical representation of a schema. The views are saved to the repository. At least one of the views are used to create a job comprising a sequence of data transformation steps to transform the input data described by input schemas to the output data described by output schemas. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191421 | GENERATING VIEWS OF SUBSETS OF NODES OF A SCHEMA - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for processing schemas in a storage system. A presentation of a schema in a graphical user interface (GUI) is comprised of multiple type nodes in a tree structure. Each type node comprises a hierarchical arrangement of a plurality of nodes including group nodes including a plurality of nodes and content nodes providing values. First user input selects one of the type nodes in the schema for a view. Second user input selects one of the nodes in the selected type node in the schema for a view. Third user input selects a node in the schema to indicate a root node of the schema for the view. The view includes the root node and at least one sub node of the root node and is added as a child to the selected type node. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191780 | GENERATING VIEWS OF SUBSETS OF NODES OF A SCHEMA - Provided is a method for processing schemas in a storage system. A presentation of a schema in a graphical user interface (GUI) is comprised of multiple type nodes in a tree structure. Each type node comprises a hierarchical arrangement of a plurality of nodes including group nodes including a plurality of nodes and content nodes providing values. First user input selects one of the type nodes in the schema for a view. Second user input selects one of the nodes in the selected type node in the schema for a view. Third user input selects a node in the schema to indicate a root node of the schema for the view. The view includes the root node and at least one sub node of the root node and is added as a child to the selected type node. | 07-25-2013 |
20140059064 | USING VIEWS OF SUBSETS OF NODES OF A SCHEMA TO GENERATE DATA TRANSFORMATION JOBS TO TRANSFORM INPUT FILES IN FIRST DATA FORMATS TO OUTPUT FILES IN SECOND DATA FORMATS - Provided is a method for processing input data in a storage system and in communication with a repository. Views are generated that comprise a tree of nodes selected from a subset of nodes in a hierarchical representation of a schema. The views are saved to the repository. At least one of the views are used to create a job comprising a sequence of data transformation steps to transform the input data described by input schemas to the output data described by output schemas. | 02-27-2014 |
20140207828 | DECOMPOSING XML SCHEMA DOCUMENTS INTO SUBSETS - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system decomposes a set of schema files. The system receives a set of schema files and automatically identifies a plurality of root schema files in the set, where a root schema file is determined based on remaining schema files in the set lacking a reference to that schema file. For each root schema file, the system creates a subset of the original set of schema files. The subset contains the root schema file, and at least one subset further includes one or more schema files that provide information for that root schema file. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for decomposing a set of schema files in substantially the same manners described above. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207830 | DECOMPOSING XML SCHEMA DOCUMENTS INTO SUBSETS - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system decomposes a set of schema files. The system receives a set of schema files and automatically identifies a plurality of root schema files in the set, where a root schema file is determined based on remaining schema files in the set lacking a reference to that schema file. For each root schema file, the system creates a subset of the original set of schema files. The subset contains the root schema file, and at least one subset further includes one or more schema files that provide information for that root schema file. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for decomposing a set of schema files in substantially the same manners described above. | 07-24-2014 |
Peilin Jiang, Santa Clara, CA US
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20130211760 | NUMERICAL APERTURE INTEGRATION FOR OPTICAL CRITICAL DIMENSION (OCD) METROLOGY - Provided are techniques for numerically integrating an intensity distribution function over a numerical aperture in a manner dependent on a determination of whether the numerical aperture spans a Rayleigh singularity. Where a singularity exists, Gaussian quadrature (cubature) is performed using a set of weights and points (nodes) that account for the effect of the Wood anomaly present within the aperture space. The numerical aperture may be divided into subregions separated by curves where the Wood anomaly condition is satisfied. Each subregion is then numerically integrated and a weighted sum of the subregion contributions is the estimate of the integral. Alternatively, generalized Gaussian quadrature (cubature) is performed where an analytical polynomial function which accounts for the effect of the Wood anomaly present within the aperture space is integrated. Points and nodes generated from a fit of the analytical polynomial function are then used for integration of the intensity distribution function. | 08-15-2013 |
Qin Jiang, Memphis, TN US
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20110256546 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER RESISTANT TO ANAPLASTIC LYMPHOMA KINASE (ALK) KINASE INHIBITORS - Compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of a cancer that is resistant to at least one anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) kinase inhibitor are provided herein. The present invention is based on the discovery of mutations within ALK that confer resistance to at least one ALK kinase inhibitor. Polynucleotides and polypeptides having at least one ALK inhibitor resistance mutation are provided and find use in methods and compositions useful in the diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of diseases associated with aberrant ALK activity, more particularly, those that are resistant to at least one ALK kinase inhibitors. Methods and compositions are also provided for the identification of agents that can inhibit the kinase activity and/or reduce the expression level of the ALK resistance mutants. | 10-20-2011 |
20130244893 | Methods And Compositions For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Cancer Resistant To Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Kinase Inhibitors - Compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of a cancer that is resistant to at least one anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) kinase inhibitor are provided herein. The present invention is based on the discovery of mutations within ALK that confer resistance to at least one ALK kinase inhibitor. Polynucleotides and polypeptides having at least one ALK inhibitor resistance mutation are provided and find use in methods and compositions useful in the diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of diseases associated with aberrant ALK activity, more particularly, those that are resistant to at least one ALK kinase inhibitors. Methods and compositions are also provided for the identification of agents that can inhibit the kinase activity and/or reduce the expression level of the ALK resistance mutants. | 09-19-2013 |
Qing Jiang, West Lafayette, IN US
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20110207808 | LONG-CHAIN CARBOXYCHROMANOLS AND ANALOGS FOR USE AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS - Provided are long-chain carboxychromanol compounds useful for treating conditions associated with the need to inhibit cyclooxygenase-1, cyclooxygenase-2, and/or 5-lipoxygenase, and pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds. | 08-25-2011 |
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Quan Jiang, New Orleans, LA US
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20130184475 | NOVEL DAIDZEIN ANALOGS AS TREATMENT FOR CANCER - Provided are compositions for treatment of cancers, including breast cancer, comprising at least one novel daidzein analog, as well as methods of using the same for preventing or treating cancer or tumor growth. | 07-18-2013 |
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Robert H. Jiang, Cupertino, CA US
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20120289493 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present disclosure relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: | 11-15-2012 |
20130005706 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present disclosure relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: | 01-03-2013 |
20130012492 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present disclosure relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: | 01-10-2013 |
20130096122 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present invention relates to sodium channel inhibitors of Formula I: | 04-18-2013 |
20130102632 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present invention relates to sodium channel inhibitors of Formula (I): | 04-25-2013 |
20130184255 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present disclosure relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: | 07-18-2013 |
20130324525 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula (I): | 12-05-2013 |
20140094460 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present invention relates to sodium channel inhibitors of Formula I: | 04-03-2014 |
20140107155 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present invention relates to sodium channel inhibitors of Formula (I): | 04-17-2014 |
20140135317 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present disclosure relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: | 05-15-2014 |
20140296246 | BENZIMIDAZOLONE DERIVATIVES AS BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - This application relates to chemical compounds which may act as inhibitors of, or which may otherwise modulate the activity of, a bromodomain-containing protein, including bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4), and to compositions and formulations containing such compounds, and methods of using and making such compounds. Compounds include compounds of Formula (I) | 10-02-2014 |
20140336190 | BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - This application relates to chemical compounds which may act as inhibitors of; or which may otherwise modulate the activity of, a bromodomain-containing protein, including bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4), and to compositions and formulations containing such compounds, and methods of using and making such compounds. Compounds include compounds of Formula (I) | 11-13-2014 |
Ryan Hsin-Chin Jiang US
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20120056238 | BIDIRECTIONAL SILICON-CONTROLLED RECTIFIER - A bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier, wherein the conventional field oxide layer, which separates an anode structure from a cathode structure, is replaced by a field oxide layer having floating gates, a virtual gate or a virtual active region. Thus, the present invention can reduce or escape from the bird's beak effect of a field oxide layer, which results in crystalline defects, a concentrated current and a higher magnetic field and then causes abnormal operation of a rectifier. Thereby, the present invention can also reduce signal loss. | 03-08-2012 |
Shudong Jiang, Hanover, NH US
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20090247847 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION - Optical tomography systems that provide light of multiple distinct wavelengths from a plurality of sources are described. The systems direct light into mammalian tissue, and light from the mammalian tissue is collected at a plurality of reception points. Collected light from each reception point is separated according to its wavelength, and received by a photodetector to produce path attenuation signals representing attenuation along paths between the source locations and the reception points. An image construction system generates a tomographic image of the mammalian tissue from the path attenuation signals. One embodiment of an optical imaging system includes an optical coherence tomography-near infrared probe. The systems and methods may utilize a spectral derivative approach that provides insensitivity to the boundary and boundary artifacts in the signal, thereby improving the quality of the reconstructed images. | 10-01-2009 |
20100265493 | Pulsed Lasers in Frequency Domain Diffuse Optical Tomography and Spectroscopy - A diffuse optical tomography system incorporating a mode-locked, tunable laser produces pulsed light that may be used to interrogate tissue with high spatial and spectral resolution. The detection signal may be heterodyne shifted to lower frequencies to allow easy and accurate measurement of phase and amplitude. Embodiments incorporating wavelength-swept, tunable, lasers and embodiments using broadband photonic fiber lasers with spectrally-sensitive detectors are described. | 10-21-2010 |
Tiffany Yun Wen Jiang, San Francisco, CA US
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20120142018 | Rapid Single Cell Based Parallel Biological Cell Sorter - A disposable rapid cell sorter comprises of microfluidic chip with electrodes and sorts biological cells of interest through magnetic field and electric field based on biological cell functional antibody bonded magnetic beads and luminescent labeling. | 06-07-2012 |
Xiaofei Jiang, Clemson, SC US
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20130026048 | ANODE FOILS FOR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Anode foils suitable for use in electrolytic capacitors, including those having multiple anode configurations, have improved strength, reduced brittleness, and increased capacitance compared to conventional anode foils for electrolytic capacitors. Exemplary methods of manufacturing an anode foil suitable for use in an electrolytic capacitor include disposing a resist material in a predetermined pattern on an exposed surface of an anode foil substrate such that a first portion of the exposed surface of the anode foil substrate is covered by the resist material, and a second portion of the exposed surface remains uncovered; polymerizing the resist material; exposing at least the second portion of the exposed surface to one or more etchants so as to form a plurality of tunnels; stripping the polymerized resist material; and widening at least a portion of the plurality of tunnels. The resist material may be deposited, for example, by ink-jet printing, stamping or screen printing. | 01-31-2013 |
Xiaomo Jiang, Greenville, SC US
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20110196593 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A GAS TURBINE - A system for monitoring a gas turbine includes a memory containing information from comparable gas turbines and an input device that generates a unit data signal and a risk signal. A processor in communication with the memory and the input device incorporates the unit data signal into the database, projects information for the gas turbine, and calculates a conditional risk that the gas turbine will reach a limit. An output signal includes repair or maintenance schedules. A method for monitoring a gas turbine includes receiving information from comparable gas turbines, adding information from the gas turbine to the information from comparable gas turbines, and projecting information for the gas turbine. The method further includes calculating a conditional risk that the gas turbine will reach a limit and generating an output signal containing repair or maintenance schedules. | 08-11-2011 |
Xiaoning Jiang, Cary, NC US
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20120119620 | Multistage Force Amplification of Piezoelectric Stacks - Embodiments of the disclosure include an apparatus and methods for using a piezoelectric device, that includes an outer flextensional casing, a first cell and a last cell serially coupled to each other and coupled to the outer flextensional casing such that each cell having a flextensional cell structure and each cell receives an input force and provides an output force that is amplified based on the input force. The apparatus further includes a piezoelectric stack coupled to each cell such that the piezoelectric stack of each cell provides piezoelectric energy based on the output force for each cell. Further, the last cell receives an input force that is the output force from the first cell and the last cell provides an output apparatus force In addition, the piezoelectric energy harvested is based on the output apparatus force. Moreover, the apparatus provides displacement based on the output apparatus force. | 05-17-2012 |
Xiaowei Jiang, Hillsboro, OR US
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20120233393 | Scheduling Workloads Based On Cache Asymmetry - In one embodiment, a processor includes a first cache and a second cache, a first core associated with the first cache and a second core associated with the second cache. The caches are of asymmetric sizes, and a scheduler can intelligently schedule threads to the cores based at least in part on awareness of this asymmetry and resulting cache performance information obtained during a training phase of at least one of the threads. | 09-13-2012 |
20130311738 | EFFICIENT LOCKING OF MEMORY PAGES - An apparatus is described that contains a processing core comprising a CPU core and at least one accelerator coupled to the CPU core. The CPU core comprises a pipeline having a translation look aside buffer. The CPU core comprising logic circuitry to set a lock bit in attribute data of an entry within the translation look-aside buffer entry to lock a page of memory reserved for the accelerator. | 11-21-2013 |
20130326101 | INTERRUPT RETURN INSTRUCTION WITH EMBEDDED INTERRUPT SERVICE FUNCTIONALITY - An instruction pipeline implemented on a semiconductor chip is described. The semiconductor chip includes an execution unit having the following to execute an interrupt handling instruction. Storage circuitry to hold different sets of micro-ops where each set of micro-ops is to handle a different interrupt. First logic circuitry to execute a set of said sets of micro-ops to handle an interrupt that said set is designed for. Second logic circuitry to return program flow to an invoking program upon said first logic circuitry having handled said interrupt. | 12-05-2013 |
20140019736 | Embedded Branch Prediction Unit - In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, a branch prediction unit for an embedded controller may be placed in association with the instruction fetch unit instead of the decode stage. In addition, the branch prediction unit may include no branch predictor. Also, the return address stack may be associated with the instruction decode stage and is structurally separate from the branch prediction unit. In some cases, this arrangement reduces the area of the branch prediction unit, as well as power consumption. | 01-16-2014 |
Xiaoyan Jane Jiang, Columbia, SC US
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20100322371 | OPTIMIZED FLOWER TUBES AND OPTIMIZED ADVANCED GRID CONFIGURATIONS - A support grid for a nuclear fuel assembly, the fuel rod assembly having a generally cylindrical fuel rod with a diameter, wherein the support grid includes a frame assembly having a plurality of outer straps and a plurality tubular members and/or helical frame members. The tubular members/helical frame members have a contact portion structured to contact an adjacent helical frame member and at least one helical fuel rod contact portion with a lesser diameter. The lesser diameter is generally equivalent to the fuel rod diameter such that a fuel rod disposed in the helical frame member would engage the inner helical frame member at helical fuel rod contact portion. The helical fuel rod contact portion may have a variable pitch. | 12-23-2010 |
20110002435 | NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT GRID - A nuclear fuel assembly support grid formed from an array of a plurality of orthogonally arranged straps in an egg-crate configuration with angled trailing and/or leading edges that are designed to break the correlation of vortices shed from the edges of the grid straps by varying the phase of the vortices to avoid resonant vibration of the straps. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002436 | NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT GRID - A nuclear fuel assembly support grid formed from an array of a plurality of orthogonally arranged straps in an egg-crate configuration with angled trailing and/or leading edges that are designed to break the correlation of vortices shed from the edges of the grid straps by varying the phase of the vortices to avoid resonant vibration of the straps. | 01-06-2011 |
20110033020 | HELICALLY FLUTED TUBULAR FUEL ROD SUPPORT - A support grid for a nuclear fuel assembly, the fuel rod assembly having a generally cylindrical fuel rod with a diameter, wherein the support grid includes a frame assembly having a plurality of outer straps and a plurality of helical frame members. The helical frame members have a contact portion structured to contact an adjacent helical frame member and at least one helical fuel rod contact portion with a lesser diameter. The lesser diameter is generally equivalent to the fuel rod diameter such that a fuel rod disposed in the helical frame member would engage the inner helical frame member at helical fuel rod contact portion. The helical frame members are coupled to each other at the contact portions thereby forming a grid. The plurality of outer straps are disposed about the perimeter of the helical frame members. | 02-10-2011 |
20130177127 | OPTIMIZED FLOWER TUBES AND OPTIMIZED ADVANCED GRID CONFIGURATIONS - A support grid for a nuclear fuel assembly, the nuclear fuel assembly including a generally cylindrical fuel rod with a diameter, wherein the support grid includes a frame assembly having a plurality of generally circular cells and a plurality of helical frame members. The helical frame members are disposed in the cells and are structured to contact the cell as well as a fuel rod. The helical fuel rod contact portion may have a variable pitch. | 07-11-2013 |
Ximan Jiang, Milbrae, CA US
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20130256528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING BURIED DEFECTS - One embodiment relates to a method of detecting a buried defect in a target microscopic metal feature. An imaging apparatus is configured to impinge charged particles with a landing energy such that the charged particles, on average, reach a depth within the target microscopic metal feature. In addition, the imaging apparatus is configured to filter out secondary electrons and detect backscattered electrons. The imaging apparatus is then operated to collect the backscattered electrons emitted from the target microscopic metal feature due to impingement of the charged particles. A backscattered electron (BSE) image of the target microscopic metal feature is compared with the BSE image of a reference microscopic metal feature to detect and classify the buried defect. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
20140319340 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING BURIED DEFECTS - One embodiment relates to a method of detecting a buried defect in a target microscopic metal feature. An imaging apparatus is configured to impinge charged particles with a landing energy such that the charged particles, on average, reach a depth within the target microscopic metal feature. In addition, the imaging apparatus is configured to filter out secondary electrons and detect backscattered electrons. The imaging apparatus is then operated to collect the backscattered electrons emitted from the target microscopic metal feature due to impingement of the charged particles. A backscattered electron (BSE) image of the target microscopic metal feature is compared with the BSE image of a reference microscopic metal feature to detect and classify the buried defect. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
Xingmao Jiang, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080210053 | HOLLOW SPHERE METAL OXIDES - In accordance with invention, there are methods for fabricating hollow spheres and nanofoams. The method for making hollow spheres can include providing a homogeneous precursor solution including a first solvent and one or more anhydrous precursor species and forming aerosol droplets having a first size distribution using the homogeneous precursor solution in an anhydrous carrier gas. The method can also include transporting the aerosol droplets through an aerosol reactor including a reactant to form a plurality of hollow spheres, wherein each of the plurality of hollow spheres can be formed by one or more chemical reactions occurring at a surface of the aerosol droplet. The method can further include controlling size and thickness of the hollow spheres by one or more of the precursor solution concentration, aerosol droplet size, temperature, residence time of the aerosol droplets in the aerosol reactor, and the reactant distribution in the aerosol reactor. | 09-04-2008 |
20090175948 | AEROSOL METHOD FOR NANO SILVER-SILICA COMPOSITE ANTI-MICROBIAL AGENT - A method of forming and resulting nano-structured composite includes atomizing a mixture of an amount of each of aminopropyltriethoxysilane, AgNO | 07-09-2009 |
Xueping Jiang, Wilmington, DE US
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20120317731 | AQUEOUS STABLE COMPOSITION FOR DELIVERING SUBSTRATES FOR A DEPILATORY PRODUCT USING PERACETIC ACID - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delivering substrates for a depilatory product using an enzymatically-generated peracid. More specifically, a pH stabilized two component system is provided comprising (a) a first aqueous composition comprising hydrogen peroxide and at least one carboxylic acid ester substrate; wherein the pH of the first aqueous composition is 4.0 or less and (b) a second aqueous component comprising an enzyme catalyst having perhydrolytic activity and a buffer, wherein the pH of the second aqueous composition is at least 5.0; wherein the first and second aqueous compositions remain separated until use. The perhydrolytic enzyme catalyst may be in the form of a fusion protein comprising a perhydrolytic enzyme coupled through an optional peptide linker to a peptidic component having affinity for hair. | 12-20-2012 |
20120317732 | NON-AQUEOUS STABLE COMPOSITION FOR DELIVERING SUBSTRATES FOR A DEPILATORY PRODUCT USING PERACIDS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delivering substrates for a depilatory product using an enzymatically generated peracid. More specifically, a two component system is provided comprising (a) a first non-aqueous composition comprising a solid source of peroxygen, an ester substrate, and an optional organic cosolvent and (b) an aqueous component having a pH of at least 4 comprising an enzyme catalyst having perhydrolytic activity and a buffer. The perhydrolytic enzyme catalyst may be in the form of a fusion protein comprising a perhydrolytic enzyme coupled through an optional peptide linker to a peptidic component having affinity for hair. | 12-20-2012 |
20120317733 | ENZYMATIC PERACID GENERATION FOR USE IN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to treat hair with a peracid-based benefit agent. The peracid benefit agent can be used for hair bleaching, hair weakening, hair removal, hair waiving, hair straightening or any combination thereof. The peracid may be enzymatically generated from a carboxylic acid ester substrate using an enzyme having perhydrolytic activity (perhydrolase) in the presence of a source of peroxygen. A fusion protein comprising the perhydrolase coupled to a hair-binding domain, either directly or through an optional linker, may be used to target the perhydrolytic activity to the hair surface. | 12-20-2012 |
20130045176 | STABLE PEPTIDE-PARTICLE ADDUCT COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED SURFACE ADHESION - Compositions and methods comprising the use of stabilized peptide-particulate benefit agent adducts are provided having a multi-block peptide component and a particulate benefit agent, where the multi-block peptide comprises the general structure A1-(S1) | 02-21-2013 |
20130171217 | ENZYMATIC PERACID GENERATION FOR USE IN SKIN CARE PRODUCTS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to treat skin with a peracid-based benefit agent. The peracid benefit agent can be used for a benefit such as the prevention or treatment of acne, skin whitening, skin bleaching, skin conditioning, reducing the appearance of skin wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, reducing dermal adhesions, and preventing, reducing or eliminating body odors or any combination thereof. The peracid may be enzymatically generated from a carboxylic acid ester substrate using an enzyme having perhydrolytic activity (perhydrolase) in the presence of a source of peroxygen. A fusion protein comprising the perhydrolase coupled to a skin-binding domain, either directly or through an optional linker, may be used to target the perhydrolytic activity to the skin surface. | 07-04-2013 |
Xuwei Jiang, Albany, CA US
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20120136087 | PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE-BASED AMPHIPHILIC SILICONES FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - Amphiphilic biomimetic phosphorylcholine-containing silicone compounds for use in both topical and internal applications as components in biomedical devices. The silicone compounds, which include zwitterionic phosphorylcholine groups, may be polymerizable or non-polymerizable. Specific examples of applications include use as active functional components in ophthalmic lenses, ophthalmic lens care solutions, liquid bandages, wound dressings, and lubricious and anti-thrombogenic coatings. | 05-31-2012 |
Yifei Jiang, Longmont, CA US
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20130288703 | LOCALIZATION BASED ON INDIVIDUAL LOCATION PATTERNS - A system that uses historical position information accumulated in an apparatus to determine whether locations and/or routes may be classified as significant. A classification of a location or route as significant may be utilized in configuring localization in the apparatus. Localization configuration may include, for example, setting a type technology utilized in determining apparatus position. | 10-31-2013 |
20130303184 | STATE CHANGE SENSING BASED ON INDIVIDUAL LOCATION PATTERNS - A system for detecting state transitions when apparatuses move between significant places or routes without having to employ high resolution, and high energy cost, localization technologies. Apparatuses may receive position information via lower resolution/lower energy cost localization resources, and this information may be used to determine whether the current position of the apparatus corresponds to a significant place or route. If the apparatus is determined to be positioned in a significant place or route, a further determination may be made as to whether at least one second level classifier exists for the significant place or route. Second level classifiers may be utilized to determine when apparatuses transition from one state (e.g., one significant place or route) to another. Upon detection of a state transition based on the second level classifier, a new localization configuration may be applied in the apparatus. | 11-14-2013 |
Ying Jiang, Eugene, OR US
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20120028257 | Modified luciola cruciata luciferase gene and protein - A codon optimized and stabilized luciferase gene based upon the sequence of the natural luciferase gene isolated from | 02-02-2012 |
20140087402 | Synthetic luciferase gene and protein - A codon optimized and stabilized luciferase gene and a novel recombinant DNA characterized by incorporating this new gene coding for a novel luciferase into a vector DNA for improved activities in mammalian cells, are disclosed. This new luciferase exhibits long-wavelength light emission, as well as improved thermostability and higher expression levels in mammalian cell systems, compared to native luciferase. Assays using this new enzyme for measuring various biological metabolic functions are described. | 03-27-2014 |
Ying Jiang, Eugena, OR US
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20130150254 | Reagents and methods for direct labeling of nucleotides - The present invention provides systems and methods for production of activatable diazo-derivatives for use in labeling nucleotides. Labeling nucleotides is accomplished by contacting a stable hydrazide derivative of a detectable moiety with an activating polymer reagent which is used to directly label the nucleotide sample. Labeling occurs on the phosphate backbone of the nucleotide which does not perturb hybridization of the labeled nucleotide with its anti-sense strand. Since the method involves direct labeling, all types of nucleotides can be labeled without prior amplification or alteration. | 06-13-2013 |
Ying-Bing Jiang, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100178468 | ULTRA-THIN MICROPOROUS/HYBRID MATERIALS - Ultra-thin hybrid and/or microporous materials and methods for their fabrication are provided. In one embodiment, the exemplary hybrid membranes can be formed including successive surface activation and reaction steps on a porous support that is patterned or non-patterned. The surface activation can be performed using remote plasma exposure to locally activate the exterior surfaces of porous support. Organic/inorganic hybrid precursors such as organometallic silane precursors can be condensed on the locally activated exterior surfaces, whereby ALD reactions can then take place between the condensed hybrid precursors and a reactant. Various embodiments can also include an intermittent replacement of ALD precursors during the membrane formation so as to enhance the hybrid molecular network of the membranes. | 07-15-2010 |
20130059073 | Apparatus and Method for making atomic layer deposition on fine powders - Method and apparatus for making atomic layer deposition on powdered materials are provided. A rotary vessel with tilted rotation axis can be used as the deposition chamber. The rotary vessel can be directly used as the deposition chamber, or the rotary vessel is positioned inside a vacuum chamber that serves as the deposition chamber. A hallow shaft can be used to deliver rotary motion and facilitate pumping. A tube can be inserted into the hollow shaft or the rotary vessel to introduce precursors. Gas diffuser and slowly increased pumping speed can be used to reduce the agitation caused by gas flow. Intermittent rotation, variable rotary speed, extruding structures on inner surface of the rotary vessel, and the addition of easy-to-agitate powder or beads of other materials can be used to enhance the powder agitation caused by rotation. | 03-07-2013 |
Ying-Bing Jiang US
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20110186971 | METHOD OF MAKING DENSE, CONFORMAL, ULTRA-THIN CAP LAYERS FOR NANOPOROUS LOW-K ILD BY PLASMA ASSISTED ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - Barrier layers and methods for forming barrier layers on a porous layer are provided. The methods can include chemically adsorbing a plurality of first molecules on a surface of the porous layer in a chamber and forming a first layer of the first molecules on the surface of the porous layer. A plasma can then be used to react a plurality of second molecules with the first layer of first molecules to form a first layer of a barrier layer. The barrier layers can seal the pores of the porous material, function as a diffusion barrier, be conformal, and/or have a negligible impact on the overall ILD k value of the porous material. | 08-04-2011 |
Yinglu Jiang US
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20110318650 | Inorganic Solid Electrolyte Glass Phase Composite and a Battery Containing an Inorganic Solid Electrolyte Glass Phase Composite - An inorganic solid electrolyte glass phase composite is provided comprising a substance of the general formula La | 12-29-2011 |
Yinglu Jiang, Morgantown, WV US
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20090101522 | High Temperature Electrochemical Characterization of Molten Metal Corrosion - A system and method for the high temperature in-situ determination of corrosion characteristics of a molten metal on an alloy under study is provided which takes place within an insulated furnace. A graphite crucible provided in the furnace contains an electrolyte formed from a molten salt of a metal halide. A reference electrode formed from the same metal as the electrolyte is immersed in the electrolyte solution in the graphite crucible. A beta-alumina crucible containing a molten metal is also provided within the furnace and preferably within the graphite crucible. A measuring electrode formed from the alloy under study is immersed in the molten metal. Standard electrochemical techniques are used to measure and analyze the electrochemical effects of corrosion of the molten metal on the alloy. | 04-23-2009 |
Yuan Jiang, Londonderry, NH US
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20120014936 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF HEPARAN N-SULFATASE - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A. | 01-19-2012 |
Yuefeng Jiang, Poway, CA US
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20130259256 | Headphone With Integrated Receiver - A portable headset device worn in an as-used position on the head of a user, which has an RF Receiver, configured to receive media in the form of electronic audio and video RF transmission, from local TV and Satellite broadcasts, and communicate an audio feed to speakers on the headset and concurrently communicate a video feed to an electronic device having a display for a concurrent viewing a depiction of the video feed relating to the audio feed being listened to on speakers of said headset. | 10-03-2013 |
Yuqiu Jiang US
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20080219988 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER - Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more prostate-specific polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly prostate cancer. | 09-11-2008 |
Zhong-Xing Jiang, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100099845 | PROTECTED ENANTIOPURE TRIFLUOROTHREONINES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Disclosed are processes for preparing a protected trifluorothreonine, or salt thereof or carboxylate derivative thereof, the process comprising: dihydroxylation of an alkene to yield a dihydroxyl compound; conversion of the dihydroxyl compound to a monohydroxyl compound; protection of the monohydroxyl compound to yield an azide compound; transformation of the azide compound to yield an amino compound; protection of the amino compound to yield a protected amine compound; and oxidation of the protected amine compound to yield the protected trifluorothreonine. Also disclosed are compounds having the structure: | 04-22-2010 |