Poon, Hong Kong
Andrew Wing On Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20140110572 | IN-MICRORESONATOR LINEAR-ABSORPTION-BASED REAL-TIME PHOTOCURRENT-MONITORING AND TUNING WITH CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL FOR SILICON MICRORESONATORS - An integrated silicon optical device is capable of being monitored and tuned in real-time. The integrated silicon optical device includes: a bus waveguide, comprising an input port and an output port; an optical microresonator coupled to the bus waveguide, configured to selectively receive light at a desired resonance wavelength from the bus waveguide; a photodetector, configured to electrically read out an operation condition of the optical microresonator; a diode-tuner, configured to blueshift or redshift the resonance wavelength of the optical microresonator; a micro-heater, configured to redshift the resonance wavelength of the optical microresonator; and a control unit, comprising a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) and a microprocessor, configured to implement a two-stage closed-loop tuning scheme. | 04-24-2014 |
Chung-Hei Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20120020119 | AC-DC CONVERTER AND CONTROL CIRCUIT THEREOF - The invention discloses a control circuit for an AC-DC converter. The control circuit includes a power control circuit for comparing an input current sensing signal generated by sensing an input current of the AC-DC converter and a power level control input and in response thereto generating a frequency modulation control signal, in which the frequency modulation control signal is used to control the output power of the AC-DC converter and suppress harmonics of the input current, and a square wave generator connected to the power control circuit for generating a driving signal used to drive the switch circuit of the AC-DC converter according to the frequency modulation control signal, in which the frequency of the driving signal is varied with the frequency modulation control signal, thereby suppressing harmonics of the input current and regulating the switching frequency the AC-DC converter, and regulating the output power of the AC-DC converter. | 01-26-2012 |
20120087155 | AC-DC CONVERTER - An AC-DC converter is disclosed. The AC-DC converter includes an OFF-time clamping circuit. The OFF time clamping circuit outputs a triggering signal when a main switch circuit of the AC-DC converter is switched from ON state to OFF state. When an input AC voltage is too small, and a terminal voltage at a first current-conducting terminal of the main switch circuit of the AC-DC converter is lower than a specific voltage such that a switching control circuit can not turn on the main switch circuit again, the switching control circuit can still turn on the main switch circuit again by the triggering signal. Therefore, the OFF time of the main switch circuit is clamped. The switching control circuit can control the switching operation of the main switch circuit. | 04-12-2012 |
20120106206 | POWER SUPPLY WITH SINGLE STAGE CONVERTER FOR PERFORMING POWER FACTOR CORRECTION AND RESONANT CONVERSION - The invention discloses a power supply having a single stage converter for performing power factor correction to reduce high-frequency harmonics in the input current and performing resonant conversion to achieve zero-voltage switching or zero-current switching for power conversion. The inventive single stage converter includes a switching circuit, a resonant circuit, a power control circuit, and a square wave generator. The switching circuit includes at least one switch and the resonant circuit includes a LLC resonant tank. The power control circuit includes a proportional differential circuit such as a power amplifier configured in a negative feedback topology, and the square wave generator is configured to generate driving signals based on the frequency modulation control signal generated by the comparison of the sensed input current and a user-defined power level input, thereby allowing the square wave generator to regulate the switching operation of the switching circuit. | 05-03-2012 |
Chung-Yan Poon, Hong Kong HK
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20140212360 | Imaging Beta-Amyloid Peptides and Inhibition of Beta-Amyloid Peptide Aggregation - The present invention is in the field of pharmaceuticals and chemical industries. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for labeling, imaging and detecting the beta-amyloid (Aβ) peptides, oligomers, and fibrils in vitro by using carbazole-based fluorophores. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a method of reducing and preventing aggregation of beta-amyloid peptides for Alzheimer's disease (AD) as well as of treating and/or preventing Alzheimer's disease by using carbazole-based fluorophores. | 07-31-2014 |
Ho Yee Timothy Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20150238433 | Design and Manufacture of Nonelectronic, Active-Infusion Patch and Device for Transdermal Delivery Across Skin - Transdermal patches and devices for delivery of therapeutic drug and/or cosmetic formulations through an intact or porated skin barrier are described. Active-infusion delivers controlled dosing over a period of time to provide long-term efficacy. Methods and devices for preparing active-infusion patches for controlled dose delivery by nonelectronic means and methods of skin poration that is safe and painless are described. | 08-27-2015 |
Kam Wing Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20080284266 | ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor has a wound rotor having a shaft, a rotor core, a commutator and windings wound about the rotor core and connected to the commutator. It has a stator confronting the rotor; brush gear connecting the commutator to motor terminals; first and second bearings for rotatably supporting the rotor, and an oil stopper fitted to the shaft between the commutator and the first bearing for preventing oil migrating along the shaft from the first bearing reaching the commutator. The oil stopper is of high temperature material, preferably a metal such as brass, aluminum and steel. | 11-20-2008 |
Kwok Hung Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20110115401 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A circuit for driving a light emitting diode (LED) comprises: an alternating voltage power supply, comprising a triac dimmer having a firing angle and output terminals that provide power to the LED; a zero crossing detector that detects a polarity change of the alternating voltage provided by the alternating voltage power supply and provides a zero crossing output signal indicative of the zero crossing; a timer triggered by the zero crossing output signal that generates a timer output signal during a time period of the timer; and LED power circuitry that reduces current to the light emitting diode based upon timing characteristics of the timer output signal. | 05-19-2011 |
20150042236 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A circuit for driving a light emitting diode (LED) comprises: an alternating voltage power supply, comprising a triac dimmer having a firing angle and output terminals that provide power to the LED: a zero crossing detector that detects a polarity change of the alternating voltage provided by the alternating voltage power supply and provides a zero crossing output signal indicative of the zero crossing; a timer triggered by the zero crossing output signal that generates a timer output signal, during a time period of the timer; and LED power circuitry that reduces current to the light emitting diode based upon timing characteristics of the timer output signal. | 02-12-2015 |
Kwong Yip Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20080265071 | FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL UNIT - A food waste disposer has a housing | 10-30-2008 |
20100012757 | WASTE FOOD DISPOSAL UNIT - A waste food disposer unit | 01-21-2010 |
20120119627 | ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatably installed in the stator. The stator includes a pair of end caps disposed at opposite ends thereof, and a pair of bearings respectively fixed to outer surfaces of the end caps from outside thereof. The rotor includes a shaft pivotally supported by the bearings. | 05-17-2012 |
20130285503 | Commutator Motor - A commutator motor has a stator, brushes and a rotor. The rotor has a shaft, a rotor core fixed to the shaft, a number of coils wound about the rotor core and a commutator fixed to the shaft next to the rotor core. The commutator has a base and a number of commutator bars fixed to the base in sliding contact with the brushes. The rotor core includes a number of pole bodies extending substantially radially outwards. Each pole body includes a connecting surface at an axial end of the rotor core. The commutator base includes a number of connecting arms extending substantially radially outwards and contacting the connecting surfaces of corresponding pole bodies. At least two of the coils are wound around a corresponding pole body and the connecting arm contacting the connecting surface of this pole body. | 10-31-2013 |
20150122922 | FOOD WASTE DISPOSER - A food waste disposer includes a chamber housing, a grinder mechanism, an electric motor and a transmission device. The chamber housing defines a grinding chamber having an inlet and an outlet. The grinder mechanism is disposed within the grinding chamber and has a driven shaft and a rotating member coupled to the driven shaft. The electric motor is disposed at one side of the chamber housing and has an output shaft. The transmission device is coupled between the output shaft of the electric motor and the driven shaft of the grinder mechanism. | 05-07-2015 |
20150145367 | PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR - A rotor for a brushless motor includes a shaft, a rotor core and a number of permanent magnets. The rotor core includes inner and outer annular portions. The inner annular portion has a central hole for receiving the shaft. The outer annular portion includes a number of sector segments arranged in a ring, with adjacent sector segments defining a slot there between for receiving a corresponding permanent magnet. Radially outer ends of adjacent sector segments are interconnected by a connector. The sector segments include first sector segments and second sector segments arranged alternately. The first sector segments are separated from the inner annular portion. The second sector segments are each connected to the inner annular portion by connecting arms. | 05-28-2015 |
20150349605 | Actuator - An actuator for controlling an air damper includes a motor, an output connector for connecting the actuator to the air damper, a transmission mechanism connecting the motor to the output connector, and an energy storage device that drives the output connector to close the air damper when power to the motor is cut off. The motor has a stator and a rotor. The stator has a stator core including a yoke and nine poles extending from the yoke. The rotor has a shaft and an annular permanent magnet. The magnet forms twelve poles with alternate N and S polarities. An inclination angle of boundaries between adjacent poles of the magnet relative to an axis of the motor is in the range of 13 to 17 degrees. | 12-03-2015 |
Lit Man Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20090305282 | NOVEL HUMAN VIRUS CAUSING RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides the complete genomic sequence of a novel human coronavirus, coined as coronavirus-HKU1 (“CoV-HKU1”), isolated in Hong Kong from a patient who had a recent history of visit to Schenzhen. China. The virus belongs to the order Nidovirales of the family Coronavirdae, being a single-stranded RNA virus of positive polarity. The invention also provides the deduced amino acid sequences of the complete genome of the CoV-HKU1. The nucleotide sequences and deduced amino acid sequences of the CoV-HKU1 are useful in preventing, diagnosing and/or treating the infection by CoV-HKU1. Furthermore, the invention provides immunogenic and vaccine preparations using recombinant and chimeric forms as well as subunits of the CoV-HKU1 based on the nucleotide sequences and deduced amino acid sequences of the CoV-HKU1. | 12-10-2009 |
20100080824 | HUMAN VIRUS CAUSING SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS) AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to an isolated novel virus causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in humans (“hSARS virus”). The hSARS virus is identified to be morphologically and phylogenetically similar to known member of Coronaviridae. The present invention provides the complete genomic sequence of the hSARS virus. Furthermore, the invention provides the nucleic acids and peptides encoded by and/or derived from the hSARS virus and their use in diagnostic methods and therapeutic methods, including vaccines. In addition, the invention provides chimeric or recombinant viruses encoded by said nucleotide sequences and antibodies immunospecific to the polypeptides encoded by the nucleotide sequences. | 04-01-2010 |
20100184019 | Novel Human Virus Causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to an isolated novel virus causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in humans (“hSARS virus”). The hSARS virus is identified to be morphologically and phylogenetically similar to known member of Coronaviridae. The present invention provides the complete genomic sequence of the hSARS virus. Furthermore, the invention provides the nucleic acids and peptides encoded by and/or derived from the hSARS virus and their use in diagnostic methods and therapeutic methods, including vaccines. In addition, the invention provides chimeric or recombinant viruses encoded by said nucleotide sequences and antibodies immunospecific to the polypeptides encoded by the nucleotide sequences. | 07-22-2010 |
20100285457 | High-Throughput Diagnostic Assay For the Human Virus Causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) - The present invention relates to a high-throughput diagnostic assay for the virus causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in humans (“hSARS virus”). In particular, the invention relates to a high-throughput reverse transcription-PCR diagnostic test for SARS associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). The present assay is a rapid, reliable assay which can be used for diagnosis and monitoring the spread of SARS and is based on the nucleotide sequences of the N (nucleocapsid)-gene of the hSARS virus. The present method eliminates false negative results and provides increased sensitivity for the assay. The invention also discloses the S (spike)-gene of the hSARS virus. The invention further relates to the deduced amino acid sequences of the N-gene and S-gene products of the hSARS virus and to the use of the N-gene and S-gene products in diagnostic methods. The invention further encompasses diagnostic assays and kits comprising antibodies generated against the N-gene or S-gene product. | 11-11-2010 |
20110009369 | ANTI-INFLUENZA COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides pyrimidinyl compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds may be used for the inhibition of influenza. In particular, the compounds of the invention may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of influenza A, most particularly H1N1 or H5N1 influenza. The compounds of the invention can also be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease caused by | 01-13-2011 |
Ming Tak Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20110116932 | MINIATURE WIND TURBINE HAVING VARIABLE BLADE PITCH - A wind turbine rotor having variable blade pitch is provided. According to one embodiment, the wind turbine rotor includes a hub defining a predetermined number of openings, the hub further including a rotatable adjustment layer defining a predetermined number of slots, wherein the slots corresponds to the openings; and one or more blades secured in the hub, each of the one or more blades including a blade root, and a protrusion extending from the blade root, and wherein the protrusion of each of the one or more blades is engaged by a corresponding slot of the adjustment layer, wherein rotation of the adjustment layer translates the protrusions of each of the one or more blades, thereby rotating each of the one or more blades about the longitudinal axis. The rotor may be removably secured to a generator shaft by a spring, allowing easy adjustment of the rotor for educational use. | 05-19-2011 |
Ngatik Poon, Hong Kong HK
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20150233555 | REPLACEABLE ELECTRONIC CANDLE WICK - A wick assembly is configured to resemble a candle in a variety of settings. The wick assembly includes a wick. The wick has an upper LED facing upward mechanically coupled to at least two pins. Shrink wrap is around the upper LED and altering light diffused from the upper LED. A wick receptacle has a position socket and is configured to accommodate the pins. The upper LED is detachable from the position socket and is configured to be replaced if the upper LED burns out. | 08-20-2015 |
Patrick Poon, Hong Kong HK
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20140219075 | METHOD FOR FREQUENCY DIVISION DUPLEX COMMUNICATIONS - The high quality PCS communications are enabled in environments where adjacent PCS service bands operate with out-of-band harmonics that would otherwise interfere with the system's operation. The highly bandwidth-efficient communications method combines a form of time division duplex (TDD), frequency division duplex (FDD), time division multiple access (TDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), spatial diversity, and polarization diversity in various unique combinations. The method provides excellent fade resistance. The method enables changing a user's available bandwidth on demand by assigning additional TDMA slots during the user's session. | 08-07-2014 |
20140247896 | Low Complexity Maximum Likelihood Detection of Concatenated Space Codes for Wireless Applications - Good transmission characteristics are achieved in the presence of fading with a transmitter that employs a trellis coder followed by a block coder. Correspondingly, the receiver comprises a Viterbi decoder followed by a block decoder. Advantageously, the block coder and decoder employ time-space diversity coding which, illustratively, employs two transmitter antennas and one receiver antenna. | 09-04-2014 |
Patrick Ping Wo Poon, Hong Kong CN
Ping Wo Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20130309109 | Motor and Fuel Pump - A motor includes a stator and a rotor disposed in the stator. The stator includes a housing and a plurality of magnets attached to an inner surface of the housing. The rotor includes a shaft, with a rotor core and a commutator. Windings are wound on the rotor core and terminated on the commutator. The rotor core includes a plurality of teeth extending outwardly about which the windings are wound. Radially outer surfaces of the teeth are coated with a Zn-Al film. | 11-21-2013 |
Ronnie Tung Ping Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20120020880 | Cytotoxicity Mediation of Cells Evidencing Surface Expression of CD44 - This invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous diseases, particularly to the mediation of cytotoxicity of primary and metastatic human tumor cells; and most particularly to the use of an isolated monoclonal antibody or cancerous disease modifying antibodies (CDMAB) thereof, optionally in combination with one or more chemotherapeutic agents, as a means for initiating the cytotoxic response in such human tumors, e.g. any primary or metastatic tumor sites which arise from hepatocytes. The invention further relates to binding assays which utilize the CDMAB of the instant invention. | 01-26-2012 |
20130315896 | Cytotoxicity Mediation of Cells Evidencing Surface Expression of CD44 - This invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous diseases, particularly to the mediation of cytotoxicity of primary and metastatic human tumor cells; and most particularly to the use of an isolated monoclonal antibody or cancerous disease modifying antibodies (CDMAB) thereof, optionally in combination with one or more chemotherapeutic agents, as a means for initiating the cytotoxic response in such human tumors, e.g. any primary or metastatic tumor sites which arise from hepatocytes. The invention further relates to binding assays which utilize the CDMAB of the instant invention. | 11-28-2013 |
Ronnie Tung Ping Poon, Hong Kong HK
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20100008925 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF ENDOTOXIN-MEDIATED PRO-INFLAMMATORY RESPONSES - Bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in systemic circulation triggers deleterious super-inflammatory response, which is key pathogenesis of many disorders like gram-negative sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis. No effective therapeutic interventions are currently available for protection of patients against mortality. Disclosed are methods and therapeutic agents that ablate the biological toxicity of LPS in circulation (Integrin Peptide), and abrogate leukocyte infiltration into lung and liver and suppress adhesion molecule expression (Integrin Peptide and Anti-CD18 βA scFv). These therapeutic agents can be used alone, or in combination for treatment of endotoxin-mediated pro-inflammatory responses, particularly in cases of acute sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis. | 01-14-2010 |
Shun Sang Poon, Hong Kong HK
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20140284333 | Detachable Sealable Lid, Container Comprising the Same and Sealing Ring For Use with the Lid - The present invention relates to a lid for a container, which lid is capable of sealing and being removed from the container through simply rotating a handle mounted on the lid. The lid comprises two parts to provide the ease of cleaning of the lid. The two parts of the lid can be conveniently disassembled by pushing at least one locking plate provided on the lid, and can be easily re-assembled. The present invention also provides a sealing ring which provides better sealing effect and easier mounting. A container comprising the sealable lid and the sealing ring is also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
Tai Cheung Poon, Hong Kong HK
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20120194340 | PERMANENT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR MONITORING CONTAINERS BURIED IN AN ENCLOSED AREA USING BATTERY-LESS GPS RECEIVERS - A system is provided for monitoring containers buried in an enclosed area using battery-less GPS receivers. In one embodiment, an inventive system includes a GPS satellite, wherein the GPS satellite send GPS signals to the GPS receivers; a communication satellite; a monitored container that is buried in the enclosed area; a control system that serves as a monitoring system of the enclosed area; and a battery-less GPS receiver equipped with a solar panel that serves as a source for providing energy and equipped with a transmitter configured to send the satellite signals to the communication satellite. | 08-02-2012 |
20120194381 | SYSTEM TO SECURELY CONTROL USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN AEROPLANES - This invention is provided to securely control use of electronic devices in aeroplanes. In one embodiment, a system including a secured electronic device provided by an aeroplane for use in a passenger compartment in the aeroplane, whereas use of the device includes downloading information such as net surfing web pages and uploading information such as sending external emails. In the embodiment, the system includes a mobile equipment of a first customer and a mobile equipment of a second customer. The system also includes an outdoor GPS and indoor GPS receivers. Further, a set of three indoor GPS signal emitters are located on separate corners of the passenger compartment are provided. Besides, a GPS antenna, a repeater, and a secured control unit are installed inside the electronic device to include a preconfigured area as an insecure area. | 08-02-2012 |
20120194397 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SETTING UP SATELLITE DISHES LOCATED ON ROOF TOPS - A system is provided for setting up satellite dishes located on roof tops to receive most favorable signals in view of locations of the emission towers and the roof tops, without requiring manual adjustment of the satellite dishes. In one embodiment, an inventive system includes an emission tower emitting satellite signals; a location detection control centre located within the emission tower, wherein the centre receives signals reported by location detection devices included in cell phones; a satellite dish included in a satellite receiving device being placed on a roof top of a house, wherein the roof top is tilted at a slanted angle in relation to earth horizon; a housing used included in the satellite receiving device to house the satellite dish; a turning arm connecting between the housing and the satellite dish, allowing the satellite dish to turn freely at a receptive angle in order to receive favorable reception signals; a cell phone including an accelerometer is used for orientation and positioning of the phone; a compass device included in the cell phone; a location detection device included in the cell phone; a control processing unit and a memory unit included in the cell phone. | 08-02-2012 |
20120196706 | FIELD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A system is provided for measuring field conditions of soccer fields. In one embodiment, an inventive system includes a central management system; a testing soccer ball for testing a ground of a soccer field; a GPS receiver mounted inside the testing soccer ball, wherein the GPS receiver detects velocity of the soccer ball; sends RF signals to the central management system; locates current position of the soccer ball; and locates current attitude of the soccer ball from the ground of the soccer field. The system also includes a RFID tag including a RFID antenna mounted on surface of the testing soccer ball; a soccer ball transmitter located on one end of a field; a RFID reader located on another end of the field, wherein the reader detects the RFID tag when the soccer ball passes through the reader. The system further includes a control processing unit and a memory located inside the testing soccer ball. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197499 | UNDERGROUND MEASURING DEVICES - A cable detection device is provided for measuring underground cable conditions. In one embodiment, a detection device is provided, including a handle for detecting underground cables; a digging component for digging, wherein the component is attached to a bottom of the handle; a panel attached on the bottom of the handle; a set of sensors attached to the panel, where the sensors are for detecting presence of cables by magnetic fields before digging occurs or during digging when the digging component undergoes operation, and where the sensors are tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors that are small in size, and where each sensor is placed evenly on the panel as an n by n array orientation, in order to maximize the sensitivity of the magnetic waves transmitted by the TMRs. The embodied device also includes a display unit attached on top of the handle, wherein the display unit allows an operator of the detecting device to display a three-dimensional image showing a cable being laid underground, when the cable is being found underground; | 08-02-2012 |
20120197670 | ONLINE RESTAURANT SYSTEMS FOR FORECASTING BEHAVIORS OF LATE CUSTOMERS - This invention is provided to forecast behaviors of late customers. In one embodiment, a system including a plurality of mobile equipments is provided. In the embodiment, the system includes a mobile equipment of a first customer and a mobile equipment of a second customer. The system also includes an apparatus comprising a computing processing unit configured to process memory units stored to execute instructions by the processing unit. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197969 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING CHAT-ROOM COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods for managing chat-room communications are provided. In one embodiment, a centralized chat-room management system for handling instant messages is provided. Further in the embodiment, a chat-room and a queue in the chat-room is included. The chat-room places chat messages into the queue after receiving the messages from users joining the chat-room and queues up the chat messages before sending to other users. Moreover, in the embodiment, a later queue is included in the chat-room, wherein the chat-room sends the chat messages to the other users at a later time, according to schedules provided in the messages. | 08-02-2012 |
20120262297 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING THE SKIING CONDITION FOR SKIERS - Methods and systems for measuring the skiing condition for skiers. One embodiment of the invention includes using a goggle, a ski jacket, a ski, and a ski pole to set the skiing condition, measure the skiing condition, record the dangerous skiing condition, and share the skiing condition in real-time to other members. Additionally, the embodiment includes preparing for skiing in extreme conditions, such as icy condition, snow storms affecting visibility, and poor field conditions that impair accessibility of skiers. In addition, when these extreme conditions are detected, a mechanism to indicate the possibility has occurred is provided. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262307 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING CARGO CONDITIONS - Cargo controllers are provided to control executions of the cargo container condition monitoring system, wherein the cargo controller is physically located inside a cargo container, wherein the cargo container is sitting on a ship, which, when cruising in midst of sea during the trip, is completely sealed and unable to allow any RF signals to pass through the cargo container; used to control a door of the cargo container, wherein the door can be open when received instructions from the cargo controller; adapted, through an antenna, to send communication signals wirelessly to send recorded information to the goods owner for reporting storage conditions of the cargo container; and used to receive measurements from cargo container condition watchers that are installed inside of the cargo controller, wherein the measurements relate to the storage conditions of the cargo container. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262308 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING CARGO GOODS FROM BEING STOLEN - Systems and Methods for preventing cargo goods from stolen are provided. In one embodiment, a cargo alert system for preventing cargo goods from stolen is provided. In the embodiment, a GPS receiver attached on a vessel, wherein the GPS receiver receives GPS signals in an exposed, open area. Further, the embodiment includes a plurality of GPS receivers inside a cargo contained inside the vessel. The cargo contains a number of sliding doors to facilitate GPS reception. Further, the embodiment is configured to record information to keep track the cargo and the goods within the cargo. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262532 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VIDEO CONFERENCING GLOBALY - The invention refers to a video conference system for determining time information identified in documents presented as video images during video conferences. In one embodiment, the invention uses a communication server and two mobile devices. The communication server supports video conferences between two users and receives video images from one mobile device user and sends the video images to another mobile device user. The first mobile device represents a remote device, and location capabilities of the first mobile device include GPS technology only. The first mobile device includes a first GPS receiver. The first mobile device is being based in a first geographic area of a first time zone; and during the video conferences, documents are allowed to be sent by a first user of the first mobile device to other users as video images. A second mobile device representing a local device, wherein location capabilities of the second mobile device include GPS technology only; the second mobile device is being based in a second geographic area of a second time zone; the second mobile device includes a second GPS receiver; and a second user of the second mobile device conducts a video conference with the first user of the first mobile device through the communication server. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265478 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING FRESHNESS OF LIVING CREATURES OBTAINED FROM SEA - Methods and systems for determining freshness of living creatures obtained from sea. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a container containing the living creatures, wherein the container has an outside surface that is transparent. The embodiment includes a non-contact infra-red thermometer placed outside the container used to detect body temperature of the living creatures from outside the container. In the embodiment, the system includes a camera physically attached to the thermometer, wherein the camera captures images of the living creatures in the container. Further, the system includes a set of rf readers and a set of rf emitters to detect the living creatures passing by. | 10-18-2012 |
20130023234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MISLEAD INFORMATION TO INTRUDERS WHEN INTRUSION OCCUR - Systems and methods are provided to mislead information to intruders when intrusions occur. According to one embodiment, a system is provided to prevent intruders from accessing confidential information stored in a phone. In the embodiment, when an intruder is found approaching to the phone, the system is configured to perform security measures. Further, the embodiment captures information with regards to identities of the intruder. Moreover, information is captured with regards to activities carried out by the intruder. | 01-24-2013 |
20130023279 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING TIME-RELATED ISSUES REGARDING SMS COMMUNICATIONS - A SMS time management system is provided for handling time-related issues. The system, in one embodiment, comprises a SMS server; a GSM modem coupled to the SMS server, wherein the GSM modem is configured to send SMS messages instructed by the SMS server through a telephone network; a SMSC server located in a telephone operator, wherein the SMSC server is configured to receive, store, and deliver the SMS messages through the telephone network, and wherein: the SMSC server is connected to the SMS server through an IP network, communicating with each other by SMS messages via the IP network; a mobile phone representing a first user; a mobile phone representing a second user; a mobile phone representing a third user; a processor included in the SMS server; a memory included in the SMS server, wherein the memory storing instructions to cause the process to execute a method, the method comprising: receiving a request to send a SMS message from a first user, wherein content of the SMS message relates to starting a meeting at a time of a first time zone; and sending the SMS message to a second user, wherein the content of the SMS message is changed by the mobile device of the second user from starting the meeting at the time of the first time zone to starting the meeting at a time of a second time zone, in view of a location detected by a location detection device included in the mobile device of the second user. | 01-24-2013 |
20130093875 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED IN FISHING FOR DETECTING EXISTENCE OF WARM-BLOODED FISH - Systems for making a toy more comfortable are provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided, including a toy including a body and a hand, wherein the toy's temperature is adjustable; an infrared tracking device used to wirelessly detect an amount of heat radiating from a remote object including a human being, wherein the tracking device is included in the toy; a laser-based distance measuring device included in the toy; a temperature tracking device in the toy used to measure a room temperature; a first heater included in the body of the toy; a second heater included in the hand of the toy; a first cooler included in the body of the toy; and a second cooler included in the hand of the toy. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095721 | SYSTEMS FOR MAKING A TOY MORE COMFORTABLE - Systems for making a toy more comfortable are provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided, including a toy including a body and a hand, wherein the toy's temperature is adjustable; an infrared tracking device used to wirelessly detect an amount of heat radiating from a remote object including a human being, wherein the tracking device is included in the toy; a laser-based distance measuring device included in the toy; a temperature tracking device in the toy used to measure a room temperature; a first heater included in the body of the toy; a second heater included in the hand of the toy; a first cooler included in the body of the toy; and a second cooler included in the hand of the toy. | 04-18-2013 |
20130188228 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING FAXES SENT FROM DIFFERENT TIME ZONES - A Fax system for handling faxes sent from different time zones is provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided for handling faxes includes a mobile device representing as a fax sender, wherein the mobile device includes a cell phone, PDA, or a iPad, and wherein the mobile device is located on a first time zone; a first location device included in the mobile device; a second location device included in the fax receiver; a voice connection connecting from the mobile device to POTS; a data connection connecting from the mobile device to Internet; a fax receiver, wherein the fax receiver is located on a second time zone; a voice connection connecting from the fax receiver to POTS; a data connection connecting from the fax receiver to Internet; and a fax server handling reception of faxes on behalf of the fax receiver. | 07-25-2013 |
20130215100 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING DIMENSIONS OF AN APARTMENT AND DISPLAYING THE DIMENSIONS IN 3D FORMATS ALLOWING NAVIGATIONS BY USERS OF THE SYSTEM SIMULTANEOUSLY - This invention is provided to measure dimensions of an apartment and displaying the dimensions in 3D formats allowing navigations by users of the system simultaneously. In one embodiment, a system is provided to include a device for measuring the dimensions of the unit, at least one pair of infrared red emitter and receiver, camera, location detection device, and a set of schematic diagrams. The system is adapted to display the measured dimensions in 2D and 3D images, allowing users to navigate freely. | 08-22-2013 |
20130325563 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAXIMIZING PROFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR TAXI DRIVERS - Systems and methods are provided for maximizing profits and opportunities for taxi drivers. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a taximeter installed in taxis, a GPS included in the taximeter; a hand-waving movement detector included in the taximeter, a computing server; a smart device included in the taximeter, wherein the smart device communicate with the computing server to send and extract taxi demand information to and from the computing server; a wireless emitter included in the smart device; and a camera included in the hand-waving movement detector. | 12-05-2013 |
Weilun Poon, Hong Kong CN
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20110071417 | Systems and methods for reproducing body motions via networks - Disclosed are systems and methods for reproducing a body motion via a network, and systems, devices and methods for identifying a body motion. In an embodiment, the system for reproducing a body motion via a network comprises a sensor configured to capture a surface electromyography signal generated by a body motion of a user at a first terminal in the network; a processor configured to receive the signal from the sensor and identify the body motion based on the received signal, and send information associated with the body motion to a second terminal in the network, the processor being located in the first terminal; and a mechanical member configured to receive the information associated with the body motion from the second terminal and reproduce the body motion based on the received information. | 03-24-2011 |
Wing Hei Dennis Poon, Hong Kong HK
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20150353865 | CENTRIFUGATION DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION OF BIOMASS FROM ALGAE MIXTURE AND EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM KITCHEN RESIDUE - A centrifugation device includes a feeding tube defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of centrifugal plates extending longitudinally and radially around the feeding tube and rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The centrifugal plates have coarse surfaces coated with one or more layers of polymer material. A centrifugation tank is disposed coaxially with the feeding tube and around the centrifugal plates. A sidewall of the tank is provided with micro/nano filters. Methods for isolation of algal biomass from an algae and aqueous mixture, and extraction of oil from kitchen residue and/or microalgae are also disclosed. | 12-10-2015 |