Welch, CA
Brent B. Welch, Mountain View, CA US
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20090055682 | Data storage systems and methods having block group error correction for repairing unrecoverable read errors - Data storage systems and methods perform error correction on a single physical storage disk. The technique includes arranging a plurality of addressable blocks on the single physical storage disk into error correction groups, wherein each error correction group includes N data blocks and M coding blocks. M is determined in accordance with a desired failure tolerance of the error correction groups and an error-correcting code. For each error correction group, error-correcting code data is computed across the N data blocks in the error correction group. The computed error-correcting coding data is stored in the M coding blocks in the error correcting group. The arranging, computing and storing steps are performed by a hardware or software component external to the single physical storage disk. | 02-26-2009 |
20120192037 | DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING BLOCK GROUP ERROR CORRECTION FOR REPAIRING UNRECOVERABLE READ ERRORS - Data storage systems and methods perform error correction on a single physical storage disk. The technique includes arranging a plurality of addressable blocks on the single physical storage disk into error correction groups, wherein each error correction group includes N data blocks and M coding blocks. M is determined in accordance with a desired failure tolerance of the error correction groups and an error-correcting code. For each error correction group, error-correcting code data is computed across the N data blocks in the error correction group. The computed error-correcting coding data is stored in the M coding blocks in the error correcting group. The arranging, computing and storing steps are performed by a hardware or software component external to the single physical storage disk. | 07-26-2012 |
Brett Welch, San Francisco, CA US
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20140085543 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPILING AND PLAYING A MULTI-CHANNEL VIDEO - A system and method for compiling video segments including defining an event; providing a multi-user video aggregation interface; receiving a plurality of video segments through the aggregation interface; determining event-synchronized alignment of the plurality of videos; and assembling a multi-channel video of event, the multi-channel video file configured with at least two video segments that have at least partially overlapping event-synchronized alignment. | 03-27-2014 |
Brett Ronald Welch, San Francisco, CA US
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20130188923 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPILING AND PLAYING A MULTI-CHANNEL VIDEO - A system and method including retrieving a multi-channel video file with a first video segment and a second video segment; assigning a rank to the first video segment and second video segment; and rendering at least the first and second video segment in a player interface, synchronized to a timeline of the multi-channel video file, and comprising: playing the first video segment in an active stream, progressing a timeline of the multi-channel video file when video is played in the active stream, when the timeline progresses to a synchronized time of the second video segment, playing the second video segment in the active stream and displaying the first video segment as a selectable video channel if the rank of the second video segment is greater than the rank of the first video segment, and otherwise displaying the second video segment as a selectable video channel. | 07-25-2013 |
Brian Welch, San Diego, CA US
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20090087196 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPLIT VOLTAGE DOMAIN TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS - Methods and systems for split voltage domain transmitter circuits are disclosed and may include amplifying a received signal in a plurality of partial voltage domains. Each of the partial voltage domains may be offset by a DC voltage from the other partial voltage domains. A sum of the plurality of partial domains may be equal to a supply voltage of the integrated circuit. A series of diodes may be driven in differential mode via the amplified signals. An optical signal may be modulated via the diodes, which may be integrated in a Mach-Zehnder or a ring modulator. The amplified signals may be communicated to the diodes, connected in a distributed configuration, via even-mode coupled transmission lines. The partial voltage domains may be generated via stacked source follower or emitter follower circuits. The voltage domain boundary value may be at one half the supply voltage due to symmetric stacked circuits. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087197 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPLIT VOLTAGE DOMAIN RECEIVER CIRCUITS - Methods and systems for split voltage domain receiver circuits are disclosed and may include amplifying complementary received signals in a plurality of partial voltage domains. The signals may be combined into a single differential signal in a single voltage domain. Each of the partial voltage domains may be offset by a DC voltage from the other partial voltage domains. The sum of the partial domains may be equal to a supply voltage of the integrated circuit. The complementary signals may be received from a photodiode. The amplified received signals may be amplified via stacked common source amplifiers, common emitter amplifiers, or stacked inverters. The amplified received signals may be DC coupled prior to combining. The complementary received signals may be amplified and combined via cascode amplifiers. The voltage domains may be stacked, and may be controlled via feedback loops. The photodetector may be integrated in the integrated circuit. | 04-02-2009 |
20100060972 | METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR ENCODING MULTI-LEVEL PULSE AMPLITUDE MODULATED SIGNALS USING INTEGRATED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES - Methods and systems for encoding multi-level pulse amplitude modulated signals using integrated optoelectronics are disclosed and may include generating a multi-level, amplitude-modulated optical signal utilizing an optical modulator driven by two or more electrical input signals. The optical modulator may include optical modulator elements coupled in series and configured into groups. The number of optical modular elements and groups may configure the number of levels in the multi-level amplitude modulated optical signal. Unit drivers may be coupled to each of the groups. The electrical input signals may be synchronized before communicating them to the unit drivers utilizing flip-flops. Phase addition may be synchronized utilizing one or more electrical delay lines. The optical modulator may be integrated on a single substrate, which may include one of: silicon, gallium arsenide, germanium, indium gallium arsenide, polymers, or indium phosphide. The optical modulator may include a Mach-Zehnder interferometer or one or more ring modulators. | 03-11-2010 |
20100128336 | INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LASER AND MACH-ZEHNDER INTERFEROMETER - An integrated control system for a laser and Mach-Zehnder interferometer are disclosed and may include configuring a bias point for low-speed control of an optical modulator utilizing control circuitry integrated on the same CMOS die. The optical modulator may be differentially monitored. A laser source for the modulator may be controlled utilizing monitor photodiodes via optical taps on outputs of the modulator, or utilizing a monitor photodiode on one output port of the modulator, which may comprise a Mach-Zehnder interferometer. An error signal may be generated by subtracting monitor photodiode signals from optical taps on output ports of the modulator. The bias point of the modulator may be adjusted by minimizing the error signal. Calibration time of the bias point may be reduced utilizing electronic data inversion. An output of the modulator may comprise a Y-junction and a single monitor photodiode may measure both branches of the modulator. | 05-27-2010 |
20120007681 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A FEEDBACK TRANSIMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER WITH SUB-40KHZ LOW-FREQUENCY CUTOFF - A system for a feedback transimpedance amplifier with sub-40 khz low-frequency cutoff is disclosed and may include amplifying electrical signals received via coupling capacitors utilizing a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) having feedback paths comprising source followers and feedback resistors. The feedback paths may be coupled prior to the coupling capacitors at inputs of the TIA. Voltages may be level shifted prior to the coupling capacitors to ensure stable bias conditions for the TIA. The TIA may be integrated in a CMOS chip and the source followers may comprise CMOS transistors. The TIA may receive current-mode logic or voltage signals. The electrical signals may be received from a photodetector, which may comprise a silicon germanium photodiode and may be differentially coupled to the TIA. The chip may comprise a CMOS photonics chip where optical signals for the photodetector in the CMOS photonics chip may be received via one or more optical fibers. | 01-12-2012 |
20120235759 | VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR CIRCUITS AND METHODS USING VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DEGENERATION FOR INCREASED TUNING RANGE - Voltage controlled oscillator circuits are provided in which variable capacitance degeneration is employed to provide increased tuning ranges and output amplitudes for VCO circuits for millimeter wave applications. | 09-20-2012 |
20120315036 | Method And System For Encoding Multi-Level Pulse Amplitude Modulated Signals Using Integrated Optoelectronic Devices - Methods and systems for encoding multi-level pulse amplitude modulated signals using integrated optoelectronics are disclosed and may include generating a multi-level, amplitude-modulated optical signal utilizing an optical modulator driven by two or more electrical input signals. The optical modulator may include optical modulator elements coupled in series and configured into groups. The number of optical modular elements and groups may configure the number of levels in the multi-level amplitude modulated optical signal. Unit drivers may be coupled to each of the groups. The electrical input signals may be synchronized before communicating them to the unit drivers. Phase addition may be synchronized utilizing one or more electrical delay lines. The optical modulator may be integrated on a single substrate, which may include one of: silicon, gallium arsenide, germanium, indium gallium arsenide, polymers, or indium phosphide. The optical modulator may include a Mach-Zehnder interferometer or one or more ring modulators. | 12-13-2012 |
20130284903 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A FEEDBACK TRANSIMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER WITH SUB-40KHZ LOW-FREQUENCY CUTOFF - A system for a feedback transimpedance amplifier with sub-40 khz low-frequency cutoff is disclosed and may include amplifying electrical signals received via coupling capacitors utilizing a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) having feedback paths comprising source followers and feedback resistors. Gate terminals of the source followers mey be coupled to output terminals of the TIA. The feedback paths may be coupled prior to the coupling capacitors at inputs of the TIA. Voltages may be level shifted prior to the coupling capacitors to ensure stable bias conditions for the TIA. The TIA may be integrated in a CMOS photonics chip and the source followers may comprise CMOS transistors. The TIA may receive current-mode logic or voltage signals. The electrical signals may be received from a photodetector, which may comprise a silicon germanium photodiode differentially coupled to the TIA. Optical signals for the photodetector in the CMOS photonics chip may be received via optical fibers. | 10-31-2013 |
20140186028 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENCODING MULTI-LEVEL PULSE AMPLITUDE MODULATED SIGNALS USING INTEGRATED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES - Methods and systems for encoding multi-level pulse amplitude modulated signals using integrated optoelectronics are disclosed and may include generating generating a multi-level, amplitude-modulated optical signal utilizing an optical modulator driven by two or more of a plurality of electrical input signals. The optical modulator may configure levels in the multi-level amplitude modulated optical signal. Drivers may be coupled to the optical modulator, and the plurality of electrical input signals may be synchronized before being communicated to said drivers. Two or more of said plurality of electrical input signals may be selected utilizing one or more multiplexers. The one or more multiplexers may select an electrical input or a complement of the electrical input. Phase addition may be synchronized in a plurality of optical modulator elements in the optical modulator utilizing one or more electrical delay lines. The optical modulator may be integrated on a single substrate. | 07-03-2014 |
20140212150 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPLIT VOLTAGE DOMAIN TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS - Methods and systems for a photonically enabled complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip are disclosed and may comprise in an integrated circuit comprising a driver: amplifying a received signal in a plurality of partial voltage domains, and generating the partial voltage domains in a domain splitter in the driver. A voltage domain boundary value between two partial voltage domains may be controlled utilizing a differential amplifier that samples an output voltage of a cascade amplifier that is an input to the driver and controls a current supplying said cascade amplifier. A series of diodes may be driven in differential mode via the amplified signals. An optical signal may be modulated via the diodes, which may be integrated in a Mach-Zehnder modulator or a ring modulator. The diodes may be connected in a distributed configuration. The amplified signals may be communicated to the diodes via transmission lines, which may be even-mode coupled. | 07-31-2014 |
20140291489 | Method And System For A Feedback Transimpedance Amplifier With Sub-40KHZ Low-Frequency Cutoff - A system for a feedback amplifier with sub-40khz low-frequency cutoff is disclosed and may include amplifying electrical signals received via coupling capacitors utilizing an amplifier having feedback paths comprising source followers and feedback resistors. Gate terminals of the source followers may be coupled to output terminals of the amplifier circuit. The feedback paths may be coupled prior to the coupling capacitors at inputs of the amplifier circuit. Voltages may be level shifted prior to the coupling capacitors to ensure stable bias conditions for the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit may be integrated in a CMOS photonics chip with the source followers comprising CMOS transistors. The amplifier circuit may receive current-mode logic or voltage signals. The electrical signals may be received from a photodetector, which may comprise a silicon germanium photodiode differentially coupled to the amplifier circuit. Optical signals for the photodetector in the chip may be received via optical fibers. | 10-02-2014 |
20150037044 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN OPTICAL COUPLER FOR SILICON PHOTONICS DEVICES - Methods and systems for an optical coupler for photonics devices are disclosed and may include a photonics transceiver comprising a silicon photonics die, an optical source module, and a fiber connector for receiving optical fibers and including a die coupler and an optical coupling element. The die coupler may be bonded to a top surface of the photonics die and aligned above an array of grating couplers. The optical coupling element may be attached to the die coupler and the electronics die and the source module may be bonded to the top surface of the photonics die. A continuous wave (CW) optical signal may be received in the photonics die from the optical source module. Modulated optical signals may be received in the photonics die from optical fibers coupled to the fiber connector. | 02-05-2015 |
20150333836 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPLIT VOLTAGE DOMAIN RECEIVER CIRCUITS - Methods and systems for split voltage domain receiver circuits are disclosed and may comprise amplifying complementary received signals in a plurality of partial voltage domains, and combining the amplified received signals, utilizing a stacked cascode amplifier for each domain, into a single differential signal in a single voltage domain. The stacked cascode amplifiers may comprise a feedback loop having a comparator which controls a current source in each domain. The complementary signals may be received from a photodiode, which may be integrated in the integrated circuit. The amplified received signals may be combined via stacked common source or common emitter amplifiers. The received signals via may be amplified by stacked inverters. The amplified received signals may be AC or DC coupled prior to the combining. The complementary received signals may be amplified and combined via cascode amplifiers. The voltage domains may be stacked and may be controlled by feedback loops. | 11-19-2015 |
20160036550 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A POLARIZATION IMMUNE WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING DEMULTIPLEXER - Methods and systems for a polarization immune wavelength division multiplexing demultiplexer are disclosed and may include, in an optoelectronic transceiver having an input coupler, a demultiplexer, and an amplitude scrambler: receiving input optical signals of different polarization via the input coupler, communicating the input optical signals to the amplitude scrambler via waveguides, configuring the average optical power in each of the waveguides utilizing the amplitude scrambler, and demultiplexing the optical signals utilizing the demultiplexer. The amplitude scrambler may include phase modulators and a coupling section. The phase modulators may include sections of P-N junctions in the two waveguides. The demultiplexer may include a Mach-Zehnder Interferometer. The demultiplexed signals may be received utilizing photodetectors. The input coupler may include a polarization splitting grating coupler. The average optical power may be configured above which demultiplexer control circuitry is able to control the demultiplexer to process incoming optical signals. | 02-04-2016 |
Caroline S. Welch, Santa Monica, CA US
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20140281849 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND ARTICLE FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL MEDIA CONTENT INTO A NARRATIVE PRESENTATION - A number of supplemental media content selection periods may be identified within a narrative presentation consisting of a defined number and sequence of scenes. Within each of the supplemental media content selection periods, a number of selectable indicators, each corresponding to an associated aspect of inner awareness of a character included in the narrative may be provided. The aspects of inner awareness may include a thought or cognitive activity of the respective character, an emotion or emotional process of the respective character, or an instinct or bodily perception of the narrative character. Upon selecting a selectable indicator, a supplemental media content presentation logically associated with the aspect of inner awareness of the respective character is provided to a media content consumer. A media editing system can provide various options for transitioning between the narrative presentation and each of the supplemental media content presentations. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles Welch, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20150077899 | GRAPHENE-BASED METALLIC POLYMER DOUBLE-LAYER SUPERCAPACITOR - A multilayered graphene-based supercapacitor, including a generally planar separator with a plurality of graphene sheets on each side of the separator, wherein each of the graphene sheets on each side of the separator are separated by a layer of electrically conductive metallic adhesive or encapsulant. | 03-19-2015 |
Dusty H. Welch, Camarillo, CA US
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20130079132 | PERSONALIZED CLIENT-SIDE VISUALIZATION IN A MULTIPLAYER NETWORK VIDEO GAME - A method for providing customized content in a video game over a computer network to a plurality of game clients operated by different players is disclosed The method includes: storing a library of content that can be selectively delivered to the plurality of game clients during gameplay of the video game; receiving information about each of the players from the respective game client; selecting content from the library to be delivered to each of the game clients based on the received information about the respective player; and synchronously delivering the selected content to the corresponding game client. | 03-28-2013 |
20140038721 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING ONLINE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS VIA COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY - A method for facilitating interactions between a first user and a second user connected to a network is disclosed. The method includes engaging the first user in a first activity over the network; receiving a request for cooperation from the first user with regard to the first activity; alerting the second user about the request from the first user; receiving over the network feedback from the second user indicating progress in a second activity; and providing cooperation to the first user with the first activity in response to the feedback received from the second user. | 02-06-2014 |
Emmet Welch, Torrance, CA US
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20090275469 | PH STABLE CHROMATOGRAPHIC MEDIA USING TEMPLATED MULTILAYER ORGANIC/INORGANIC GRAFTING - An advanced silica gel sorbent for use in chromatographic separations that has been chemically modified by surface polycondensation of a trifunctional and/or difunctional organosilane. The chromatographic media exhibits a wider pH range and improved pH stability as compared to other silica gel based sorbents, while retaining all other positive aspects attributed to silica gel based sorbents. A method of forming the advanced silica gel sorbent by Templated Multilayer Inorganic/Organic Grafting. | 11-05-2009 |
Emmet E. Welch, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20100126921 | MULTIPLE SEGMENT CHROMATOGRAPHY ASSEMBLY FOR PACKING A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - A slurry chamber is fastened to and held in coaxial alignment with a chromatography column by a V-band. One end of the column has an end cap and fit. A slurry of fluid and chromatographic media is placed in the column and chamber. A piston is forced through the chamber and into the column by a hydraulic ram to expel the fluid and form a media bed in the column. The slurry chamber is removed, and a split end cap is fastened to the column. A threaded recess in the split end cap receives a split, threaded collet. The collet is tightened until it pushes against the piston with the same force as the ram, at which point the ram is released and the column removed for use. | 05-27-2010 |
20100181240 | HPLC COLUMN - A slurry chamber is fastened to and held in coaxial alignment with a chromatography column by a V-band. One end of the column has an end cap and frit. A slurry of fluid and chromatographic media is placed in the column and chamber. A piston is forced through the chamber and into the column by a hydraulic ram to expel the fluid and form a media bed in the column. The slurry chamber is removed, and a split end cap is fastened to the column. A threaded recess in the split end cap receives a split, threaded collet. The collet is tightened until it pushes against the piston with the same force as the ram, at which point the ram is released and the column removed for use. | 07-22-2010 |
Eric Welch, Berkeley, CA US
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20090024746 | Method and apparatus for host controller operations over a network - A remote host controller includes USB ports and a network interface. A processing device in the remote host controller supports an IP stack in communication with a network and drivers in communication with a Universal Serial Bus attached to the USB ports. The remote host controller registers with hosts on the network. Registered hosts are sent communications regarding attachment and detachment of peripheral devices to/from the remote host controller. The registered hosts are selectively configured to be able to communicate with one or more of the peripheral devices. Communications between applications and the peripherals are transparent in that they operate as if directly attached to a USB port on the host computer. | 01-22-2009 |
Gregory C. Welch, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110028656 | Band gap control in conjugated oligomers and polymers via Lewis acids - A method for altering the electronic and optical properties of a chemical compound having a band gap and a framework that includes π-delocalized electrons. The method includes complexing a Lewis acid to a basic site within the framework to form a Lewis acid adduct having a band gap that differs from the band gap of the chemical compound. The λ | 02-03-2011 |
20120322966 | REGIOREGULAR PYRIDAL[2,1,3]THIADIAZOLE PI-CONJUGATED COPOLYMERS FOR ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS - A method of regioselectively preparing a pyridine-containing compound is provided. In particular embodiments, the method includes reacting halogen-functionalized pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole with organotin-functionalized cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene or organotin-functionalized indaceno[1,2-b:5,6-b′]dithiophene. Also provided is a method of preparing a polymer. The method includes regioselectively preparing a monomer that includes a pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole unit; and reacting the monomer to produce a polymer that includes a regioregular conjugated backbone section, wherein the section includes a repeat unit containing the pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole unit. A polymer that includes a regioregular conjugated backbone section, and electronic devices that include the polymer, are also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
20140080986 | REGIOREGULAR PYRIDAL[2,1,3]THIADIAZOLE PI-CONJUGATED COPOLYMERS FOR ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS - A method of regioselectively preparing a pyridine-containing compound is provided. In particular embodiments, the method includes reacting halogen-functionalized pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole with organotin-functionalized cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene or organotin-functionalized indaceno[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene. Also provided is a method of preparing a polymer. The method includes regioselectively preparing a monomer that includes a pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole unit; and reacting the monomer to produce a polymer that includes a regioregular conjugated backbone section, wherein the section includes a repeat unit containing the pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole unit. A polymer that includes a regioregular conjugated backbone section, and electronic devices that include the polymer, are also provided. | 03-20-2014 |
20140167002 | ORGANIC SMALL MOLECULE SEMICONDUCTING CHROMOPHORES FOR USE IN ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Small organic molecule semi-conducting chromophores containing a pyridalthiadiazole, pyridaloxadiazole, or pyridaltriazole core structure are disclosed. Such compounds can be used in organic heterojunction devices, such as organic small molecule solar cells and transistors. | 06-19-2014 |
Gregory C. Welch, Goleta, CA US
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20100048949 | HYDROGEN SPLITTING COMPOSITION - A compound having the formula (I) where each of R | 02-25-2010 |
Harold J. Welch, San Jose, CA US
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20100309029 | EFFICIENTLY EMBEDDING INFORMATION ONTO A KEYBOARD MEMBRANE - Methods and systems for efficiently embedding information in a keyboard membrane. Information can be embedded in the keyboard membrane by integrating an information embedding circuit with a switch matrix used to identify location of a key press event. The information is embedded by either hardwiring a column to a selected row, or a row to a selected column. In order to access the embedded information, the row (column) is asserted resulting in the hardwired column (row) to also be asserted. The identification of the asserted column (row) is used to point to the embedded information. | 12-09-2010 |
20110298716 | IN-PLANE KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION - A computer keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern contained within a plane, a webbed structure defining openings for each of the keys, an illumination source, and one or more light pipes positioned along the webbed structure and arranged to deliver light from the illumination source to the keys, wherein each of the keys is illuminated thereby. Although the keys have the appearance of being backlit similar to traditional illuminated keyboards, the illumination source is actually located along at least one side of and within the same plane as the pattern of keys, rather than beneath the keys. The keyboard can thus be made thinner in such arrangements where the illumination source does not need to be located beneath the keys. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303521 | NARROW KEY SWITCH - A narrow key switch for a low travel keyboard and methods of fabrication are described. The low-travel keyboard having narrow keys is suitable for a thin-profile computing device, such as a laptop computer, netbook computer, desktop computer, etc. The keyboard includes a key cap positioned over an elastomeric dome and a two-part scissor mechanism having two separate linkage structures on opposite sides of the dome. A link bar is also provided to transfer a load from a side of a key to the center if the key cap is depressed in an off-center manner. Transferring the load to the center helps to deform the elastomeric dome so that it can activate the switch circuitry of the membrane on printed circuit board underneath the dome. Separating the linkage structures into two separate parts allows for the use of a full-sized elastomeric dome for a narrow key switch. The full-sized dome provides the desired tactile feedback to a user. Thus, the tactile feel of the key is not compromised even thought the key is narrower than a conventional key. | 12-15-2011 |
20120199455 | KEYBOARD DESIGN - Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast. | 08-09-2012 |
20130100028 | In-Plane Keyboard Illumination - A computer keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern contained within a plane, a webbed structure defining openings for each of the keys, an illumination source, and one or more light pipes positioned along the webbed structure and arranged to deliver light from the illumination source to the keys, wherein each of the keys is illuminated thereby. Although the keys have the appearance of being backlit similar to traditional illuminated keyboards, the illumination source is actually located along at least one side of and within the same plane as the pattern of keys, rather than beneath the keys. The keyboard can thus be made thinner in such arrangements where the illumination source does not need to be located beneath the keys. | 04-25-2013 |
20140251772 | RATTLE-FREE KEYSWITCH MECHANISM - A keyswitch mechanism having reduced key rattle and a keyboard having reduced key rattle. A rattle suppression mechanism may be formed on a portion of the scissor mechanism or on a portion of the keycap. The rattle suppression mechanism is configured to maintain force on the portion of the scissor mechanism abutting the keycap. | 09-11-2014 |
Harold J. Welch, Cupertino, CA US
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20140367241 | Keyboard Design - Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast. | 12-18-2014 |
20150287553 | RATTLE-FREE KEYSWITCH MECHANISM - A keyswitch mechanism having reduced key rattle and a keyboard having reduced key rattle. A rattle suppression mechanism may be formed on a portion of the scissor mechanism or on a portion of the keycap. The rattle suppression mechanism is configured to maintain force on the portion of the scissor mechanism abutting the keycap. | 10-08-2015 |
Ivo Welch, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150371053 | ANTI-IDENTITY-THEFT METHOD AND HARDWARE DATABASE DEVICE - A hardware device (TCK) for securing data in a database accessed through an Internet server is presented. The TCK controls access to its internal database through two physically separate access channels. Through at least one “unprivileged channel (port)” the TCK provides access to its individual records, one at a time, subject to stringent security provisions. Through at least one physically separate “privileged channel” not reachable by the Internet server through the unprivileged channel, the TCK provides access to administrative operations, and facilitates more complete access to the database, thus allowing, for example, retrieval or listings of stored keys and values, multi-record access, and/or the ability to run other computer programs. Thus, the TCK system can provide extra security protection for data needed by Internet servers that are utilized by multiple known and/or anonymous users. | 12-24-2015 |
Jacqueline N. Welch, Moraga, CA US
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20110218387 | ANCHORS FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - An anchor system and associated method for manipulating, approximating or compressing tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. The anchor includes one or more elastic wing and fin structures extending radially from the anchor's body. | 09-08-2011 |
Jacqueline Nemey Welch, Moraga, CA US
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20150127050 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 05-07-2015 |
Jacqueline Nerney Welch, Pacifica, CA US
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20090018523 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 01-15-2009 |
20090060977 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 03-05-2009 |
20090192439 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 07-30-2009 |
20090204128 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 08-13-2009 |
20090222025 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETRACTING, LIFTING, COMPRESSING, SUPPORTING OR REPOSITIONING TISSUES OR ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - Devices, systems and methods for retracting, lifting, compressing, supporting or repositioning tissues, organs, anatomical structures, grafts or other structures within the body of human or animal subjects for the purpose of treating a diseases or disorders and/or for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes and/or for research and development purposes or other purposes. | 09-03-2009 |
20110152607 | Apparatus and Method for Manipulating or Retracting Tissue and Anatomical Structure - Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes. | 06-23-2011 |
20110190758 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 08-04-2011 |
Jacqueline Nerney Welch, Moraga, CA US
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20110144425 | Apparatus and Method for Manipulating or Retracting Tissue and Anatomical Structure - Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes. | 06-16-2011 |
20130204079 | Apparatus and Method for Manipulating or Retracting Tissue and Anatomical Structure - Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes. | 08-08-2013 |
20130261383 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING OR RETRACTING TISSUE AND ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes. | 10-03-2013 |
20130325143 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 12-05-2013 |
James B. Welch, Placerville, CA US
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20090074507 | Barrier transfer device, system and method for the use thereof - A barrier transfer device includes a cantilevered support arm and a carriage coupled to the support arm. The carriage includes at least a pair of barrier interface members extending downwardly from the support arm. The barrier interface members are configured to engage a barrier on opposite sides thereof when the barrier. A system for transferring a barrier includes a transfer vehicle having an outermost portion on each of first and second opposite sides of the transfer vehicle. The cantilevered support arm is coupled to the transfer vehicle and extends laterally outwardly past the outermost portion of the transfer vehicle on the first side of the transfer vehicle. A moveable barrier system includes at least one barrier having first and second sides and a bottom adapted to be supported by a ground surface and a transfer vehicle having a barrier interface element engaging only a first side of said barrier. Methods for transferring a barrier are also provided. | 03-19-2009 |
20110089668 | TOWABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR - A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end and a rear end, and a restraint element disposed adjacent the front end and capable of being coupled to a towing vehicle. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The restraint element is operable between at least an impact condition and a non-impact condition. | 04-21-2011 |
20120128418 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A BARRIER - A method for transferring a barrier includes providing a barrier having first and second sides and a plurality of barrier modules connected end-to-end, driving a transfer vehicle along a path on the first side of the barrier, wherein the vehicle is supported entirely by a support surface on the first side of the barrier and is free of any engagement with the support surface on the second side of the barrier. The transfer vehicle includes a barrier transfer device with a support disposed above the barrier and a carriage coupled to the support. The method further includes sequentially engaging the plurality of barrier modules with the carriage, sequentially moving the plurality of barrier modules in a lateral direction with the carriage, and sequentially releasing the plurality of barrier modules from the carriage. | 05-24-2012 |
20120146313 | TOWABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR - A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from hitch component. One or more tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more guides connected to the crash cushion. | 06-14-2012 |
20130140791 | TOWABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR - A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from hitch component. A pair of tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more guides connected to the crash cushion. | 06-06-2013 |
20140314479 | BARRIER SYSTEM AND CONNECTOR - A barrier system includes a plurality of elongated barriers each having longitudinally spaced ends, each configured with a connector having a pair of laterally spaced openings. The barriers are arranged in an end-to-end configuration, wherein at least two adjacent barriers are arranged with both of the pairs of openings of adjacent connectors being aligned. In one embodiment, at least two other adjacent barriers may be arranged with only one of the openings in each pair of adjacent connectors being aligned. A barrier and methods of assembling a barrier system are also provided. | 10-23-2014 |
James P. Welch, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090093687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION USING AN ACOUSTIC MONITOR - A method of communicating with a physiological sensor is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes supplying power through a first conductor in a first mode to the physiological sensor and communicating with an information element through the first conductor in a second mode. The physiological sensor includes the information element, a power supply configured to receive and store power from the first conductor in the first mode, and sensing circuitry configured to receive power from the first conductor in the first mode. The power supply releases the stored power to the sensing circuitry in the second mode. | 04-09-2009 |
20110040197 | WIRELESS PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM - A device for obtaining physiological information of a medical patient can include a blood pressure device that can be coupled to a medical patient and a wireless transmitter electrically coupled with the blood pressure device. The wireless transmitter can wirelessly transmit blood pressure data received by the blood pressure device and physiological data received from one or more physiological sensors coupled to the blood pressure device. | 02-17-2011 |
20110208015 | WIRELESS PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM - A device for obtaining physiological information of a medical patient can include a blood pressure device that can be coupled to a medical patient and a wireless transceiver electrically coupled with the blood pressure device. The wireless transceiver can wirelessly transmit blood pressure data received by the blood pressure device and physiological data received from one or more physiological sensors coupled to the blood pressure device. | 08-25-2011 |
20120238890 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A method for providing high voltage circuit protection for a patient monitor. The method includes providing a substrate that supports one or more electrical connections to a patient's body. The method further includes determining a print pattern and thickness of a first material having a first resistivity to be printed on the substrate, determining a print pattern and thickness of a second material having a second resistivity to be printed on the substrate, printing the first material onto the substrate, and printing the second material onto the substrate wherein at least part of the second the material overlays the first material. | 09-20-2012 |
20120286955 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ALARMS BASED ON ALARM PATTERNS - An alarm system can include one or more processors. Such processors can receive physiological parameter data associated with a patient. The one or more processors can also select an alarm pattern based at least in part on an indicator of an attribute of the patient. The alarm pattern can include a plurality of different thresholds and corresponding periods of time. Further, the one or more processors can generate an alarm when a value associated with the physiological parameter data satisfies at least one threshold of the plurality of thresholds for the period of time corresponding to the at least one threshold. | 11-15-2012 |
20130060147 | OCCLUSIVE NON-INFLATABLE BLOOD PRESSURE DEVICE - A blood pressure device including a compressible material can be placed around a limb of a patient (e.g. a band or cuff). Further, the blood pressure device can include a sleeve that, at least partially, covers the compressible material and is capable of compressing the compressible material to occlude a patient's blood vessel without inflating the sleeve. In some embodiments, the sleeve can compress the compressible material using a motor assembly. This motor assembly can include a motor and any additional mechanical devices that can be used to facilitate compressing the compressible material. For example, the motor assembly may include one or more of the following: a cable, a pulley, and a gear assembly, such as a worm drive or any other gear assembly that can facilitate compressing the compressible material. | 03-07-2013 |
20140100467 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A method for providing high voltage circuit protection for a patient monitor. The method includes providing a substrate that supports one or more electrical connections to a patient's body. The method further includes determining a print pattern and thickness of a first material having a first resistivity to be printed on the substrate, determining a print pattern and thickness of a second material having a second resistivity to be printed on the substrate, printing the first material onto the substrate, and printing the second material onto the substrate wherein at least part of the second the material overlays the first material. | 04-10-2014 |
20140243694 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A body-worn patient monitoring device includes providing a substrate that supports one or more electrical connections to a patient's body. The method further includes determining a print pattern and thickness of a first material having a first resistivity to be printed on the substrate, determining a print pattern and thickness of a second material having a second resistivity to be printed on the substrate, printing the first material onto the substrate, and printing the second material onto the substrate wherein at least part of the second the material overlays the first material. | 08-28-2014 |
20150126848 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A body-worn physiological sensor includes a computation-communication module, and a flexible circuit layer configured to be coupled to a skin surface of a subject to measure physiological signals. An adhesive covers at least a portion of the flexible circuit layer and a protective covering protects the adhesive. The computation-communication module can be releasably attached to the sensor using electrical traces provided on the flexible circuit layer. | 05-07-2015 |
20160029917 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECRODE MODULE - A body worn patient monitoring device includes a flexible substrate having a plurality of electrical connections adapted to be coupled to a skin surface to measure physiological signals. The flexible substrate is adapted to be directly and non-permanently affixed to a skin surface of a patient and configured for single patient use. A communication-computation module, removably attached to an upper surface of the flexible substrate, is configured to receive physiological signals from the flexible substrate and includes a microprocessor that is configured to process and analyze the physiological signals. A series of resistive traces screened onto the flexible substrate are configured as at least one series current-limiting resistor to protect the communication-computation module. | 02-04-2016 |
20160029918 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A body worn patient monitoring device includes a flexible substrate having a plurality of electrical connections adapted to be coupled to a skin surface to measure physiological signals. The flexible substrate is adapted to be directly and non-permanently affixed to a skin surface of a patient and configured for single patient use. A communication-computation module, removably attached to an upper surface of the flexible substrate, is configured to receive physiological signals from the flexible substrate and includes a microprocessor that is configured to process and analyze the physiological signals. A series of resistive traces screened onto the flexible substrate are configured as at least one series current-limiting resistor to protect the communication-computation module. | 02-04-2016 |
Jaqueline Nerney Welch, Moraga, CA US
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20150182214 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETRACTING, LIFTING, COMPRESSING, SUPPORTING OR REPOSITIONING TISSUES OR ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - Devices, systems and methods for retracting, lifting, compressing, supporting or repositioning tissues, organs, anatomical structures, grafts or other structures within the body of human or animal subjects for the purpose of treating a diseases or disorders and/or for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes and/or for research and development purposes or other purposes. | 07-02-2015 |
John W. Welch, Torrance, CA US
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20120193063 | THERMODYNAMIC REGENERATOR - Various embodiments are directed to a regenerator for use with a regenerative engine. The regenerator may comprise a plurality of regenerator disks. Each of the plurality of regenerator disks may comprises a plurality of concentric ribs defining a plurality of concentric gaps therebetween. Further, the plurality regenerator disks may be arranged within the regenerator longitudinally, such that the plurality of concentric gaps defined by adjacent regenerator disks are substantially aligned. | 08-02-2012 |
Kristopher D. Welch, Anaheim, CA US
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20100308505 | PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD OF LOW CARBON MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL - A mold plate having a mold cavity configured for plastic injection molding one or more articles such as a panel or frame of an electronic display screen such as a flat screen TV is formed from a low carbon martensitic stainless steel alloy comprising: about 0.05%-0.07% by weight C, about 1.15%-1.45% by weight Mn, a maximum of 0.025% by weight P, a maximum of 0.008% by weight S, about 0.3%-0.6% by weight Si, about 12.15%-12.65% by weight Cr, about 0%-0.5% by weight Ni, about 0.45%-0.65% by weight Cu, about 0.02%-0.08% by weight V, about 0.04%-0.08% by weight N, with the balance being Fe with trace amounts of ordinarily present elements. | 12-09-2010 |
Larry Welch, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20080234531 | BI-POLAR TREATMENT FACILITY FOR TREATING TARGET CELLS WITH BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IONS - A system for treating target cells with both positive and negative ions comprises a bi-polar beam delivery system configured to create and deliver both positive ion beams and negative ion beams. The bi-polar beam delivery system comprises a bi-polar accelerator configured to accelerate positive and negative ions in the same direction making such a bi-polar bema delivery system practical. | 09-25-2008 |
Mark Welch, Fremont, CA US
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20100028870 | DESIGN OF SYNTHETIC NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR EXPRESSION OF ENCODED PROTEINS - Methods for determining a property that affects expression of polynucleotides are provided. A plurality of polynucleotides each encoding a polypeptide sequence is constructed. A frequency that a sequence element is used in a first polynucleotide is different than in a second polynucleotide. Each polynucleotide is expressed in an expression system to obtain an expression property value thereby constructing a dataset that contains, for each respective polynucleotide, sequence element occurrence in the respective polynucleotide and the measured expression property value of the respective polynucleotide. A model is computed that describes variation in the measured expression property values as a function of a plurality of variables and weights. From the model, a property that affects expression of polynucleotides in the expression system is determined, where the property is an effect that the frequency of occurrence of one or more sequence elements has on the expression property of polynucleotides in the expression system. | 02-04-2010 |
20100029493 | DESIGN OF SYNTHETIC NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR EXPRESSION OF ENCODED PROTEINS - A method of determining a property that affects expression of polynucleotides in an expression system. A plurality of polynucleotides, each encoding a polypeptide sequence, is constructed. An amino acid is encoded a plurality of times in both a first and second polynucleotide in the plurality. The amino acid is encodable by a plurality of synonymous codons including a first codon. The first codon is in the first polynucleotide at a first frequency relative to other synonymous codons, and is in the second polynucleotide at a second frequency relative to other synonymous codons. The first and second frequencies are different. Each polynucleotide is individually expressed in the expression system to measure an expression property value of the polynucleotides, thereby determining a property that affects expression of polynucleotides. The property is an effect that a frequency of use of one or more codons has on expression of polynucleotides in the expression system. | 02-04-2010 |
20100105599 | SUBTILISIN VARIANTS - New subtilisin homologues (both nucleic acids and proteins) are provided. Compositions which include these new proteins, recombinant cells, shuffling methods involving the new homologues, antibodies to the new homologues, and methods of using the homologues are also provided. | 04-29-2010 |
20100184627 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE MEDIATED NUCLEIC ACID RECOMBINATION - Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
20120040871 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE MEDIATED NUCLEIC ACID RECOMBINATION - Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided. | 02-16-2012 |
20150291975 | ENHANCED NUCLEIC ACID CONSTRUCTS FOR EUKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION - The present invention provides polynucleotide vectors for high expression of heterologous genes, and methods for constructing such vectors. Some vectors further comprise novel transposons and transposases that further improve expression. Further disclosed are vectors that can be used in a gene transfer system for stably introducing nucleic acids into the DNA of a cell. The gene transfer systems can be used in methods, for example, but not limited to, gene expression, gene therapy, insertional mutagenesis, or gene discovery. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291976 | ENHANCED NUCLEIC ACID CONSTRUCTS FOR EUKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION - The present invention provides polynucleotide vectors for high expression of heterologous genes, and methods for constructing such vectors. Some vectors further comprise novel transposons and transposases that further improve expression. Further disclosed are vectors that can be used in a gene transfer system for stably introducing nucleic acids into the DNA of a cell. The gene transfer systems can be used in methods, for example, but not limited to, gene expression, gene therapy, insertional mutagenesis, or gene discovery. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291977 | ENHANCED NUCLEIC ACID CONSTRUCTS FOR EUKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION - The present invention provides polynucleotide vectors for high expression of heterologous genes, and methods for constructing such vectors. Some vectors further comprise novel transposons and transposases that further improve expression. Further disclosed are vectors that can be used in a gene transfer system for stably introducing nucleic acids into the DNA of a cell. The gene transfer systems can be used in methods, for example, but not limited to, gene expression, gene therapy, insertional mutagenesis, or gene discovery. | 10-15-2015 |
Mark Welch, Menlo Park, CA US
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20130183664 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING FREQUENCY LOOKUP TABLES FOR EXPRESSION SYSTEMS - Methods for determining a property that affects expression of polynucleotides are provided. A plurality of polynucleotides each encoding a polypeptide sequence is constructed. A frequency that a sequence element is used in a first polynucleotide is different than in a second polynucleotide. Each polynucleotide is expressed in an expression system to obtain an expression property value thereby constructing a dataset that contains, for each respective polynucleotide, sequence element occurrence in the respective polynucleotide and the measured expression property value of the respective polynucleotide. A model is computed that describes variation in the measured expression property values as a function of a plurality of variables and weights. From the model, a property that affects expression of polynucleotides in the expression system is determined, where the property is an effect that the frequency of occurrence of one or more sequence elements has on the expression property of polynucleotides in the expression system. | 07-18-2013 |
Michael Welch, Mountain View, CA US
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20140149465 | FEATURE RICH VIEW OF AN ENTITY SUBGRAPH - A data processing system employs a pre-processing step to create a simplified view of a received entity graph. During the pre-processing step, only the objects and the attributes of those objects within the graph that are required for data processing are selected. Pruned source and target objects are generated by omitting those attributes that are not required for processing. The pruned objects are included in the simplified view that enhances system performance. | 05-29-2014 |
Michael Welch, Livermore, CA US
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20090292506 | METHODS OF AND APPARATUSES FOR MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSIS, AND OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESSES - One aspect of the present invention is a method of monitoring processes, optimizing processes, and diagnosing problems in the performance of a process tool for processing a workpiece. Another aspect of the present invention is a system configured for monitoring processes, optimizing processes, and diagnosing problems in the performance of a process tool for processing a workpiece. One embodiment of the present invention includes a software program that can be implemented in a computer for optimizing the performance of a process tool for processing a workpiece. | 11-26-2009 |
Michael Hunter Welch, Mountain View, CA US
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20160039861 | SUBSTITUTED NUCLEOSIDES, NUCLEOTIDES AND ANALOGS THEREOF - Disclosed herein are nucleotide analogs, methods of synthesizing nucleotide analogs and methods of treating diseases and/or conditions such as a HCV infection with one or more nucleotide analogs. | 02-11-2016 |
Michael J. Welch, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130124979 | Method and Apparatus for Capturing, Analyzing, and Converting Scripts - Methods and apparatus for capturing, analyzing, and converting documents are provided. Provided in some embodiments is a method that includes obtaining a script document comprising script elements, assessing a layout of the script document, wherein the layout comprises a physical location of the script elements within the script document, determining an identification of one or more of the script elements based at least in part on the physical location of the one or more script elements within the script document, and assessing the one of the script elements using a finite state machine, wherein the finite state machine assesses one or more of the script elements preceding or following the one of the script elements to determine an accuracy of the identification of the one or more of the script elements determined. | 05-16-2013 |
20130166285 | MULTI-CORE PROCESSING FOR PARALLEL SPEECH-TO-TEXT PROCESSING - This specification describes technologies relating to multi core processing for parallel speech-to-text processing. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is provided that includes the actions of receiving an audio file; analyzing the audio file to identify portions of the audio file as corresponding to one or more audio types; generating a time-ordered classification of the identified portions, the time-ordered classification indicating the one or more audio types and position within the audio file of each portion; generating a queue using the time-ordered classification, the queue including a plurality of jobs where each job includes one or more identifiers of a portion of the audio file classified as belonging to the one or more speech types; distributing the jobs in the queue to a plurality of processors; performing speech-to-text processing on each portion to generate a corresponding text file; and merging the corresponding text files to generate a transcription file. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166303 | ACCESSING MEDIA DATA USING METADATA REPOSITORY - A computer-implemented method includes receiving, in a computer system, a user query comprising at least a first term, parsing the user query to at least determine whether the user query assigns a field to the first term, the parsing resulting in a parsed query that conforms to a predefined format, performing a search in a metadata repository using the parsed query, the metadata repository embodied in a computer readable medium and including triplets generated based on multiple modes of metadata for video content, the search identifying a set of candidate scenes from the video content, ranking the set of candidate scenes according to a scoring metric into a ranked scene list, and generating an output from the computer system that includes at least part of the ranked scene list, the output generated in response to the user query. | 06-27-2013 |
Michael Jason Welch, Mountain View, CA US
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20130301874 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REALTIME DE-DUPLICATION OF OBJECTS IN AN ENTITY-RELATIONSHIP GRAPH - Method, system, and programs for realtime de-duplication of objects. A received object is hashed to generate a hashed object, which is then used to generate a query for an inverted index. Candidate matching objects are determined based on the query of the inverted index. From the candidate matching objects, a matched object that corresponds to the received object is determined. | 11-14-2013 |
20150052002 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROGRAMATICALLY CLASSIFYING TEXT USING TOPIC CLASSIFICATION - Systems and methods for programmatically classifying text are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a system including circuitry configured to programmatically classify a block of text. For example, the circuitry may be configured to identify topics associated with the block of text and identify one or more categories for each of the topics. The circuitry may be further configured to determine unique categories across the one or more categories for each of the topics. For each unique category, an actual category frequency may be determined based on a number of times each of the topics in the block of text is associated with the unique category. The circuitry may be further configured to associate a unique category with the block of text based on the actual category frequency for each the unique category and one or more other actual category frequencies for one or more other unique categories. | 02-19-2015 |
20150052127 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROGRAMATICALLY CLASSIFYING TEXT USING CATEGORY FILTRATION - Systems and methods for programmatically causing a machine to classify and extract the meaning of text are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a system including circuitry configured to identify topics associated with a block of text and one or more categories for each of the topics. Each unique category across the one or more categories may be further associated with one or more levels of parent and/or child categories to form an expanded category set of category nodes having parent-child relationships. Based on a number of category nodes connected to each unique category, the circuitry may be configured to determine one or more filtered categories from the unique categories and one or more filtered topics. Filtered topics or categories may be used to programmatically classify text with a more relevant data set than may be possible without the filtering. | 02-19-2015 |
Nadine S. Welch, San Carlos, CA US
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20100098713 | NOVEL 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 AND 65577 MOLECULES AND USES THEREFOR - The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 and 65577 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 and 65577 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 04-22-2010 |
Patrick L. Welch, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20110084378 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH INTEGRATED INTERFERENCE SHIELDING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An integrated electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for a semiconductor module package. The integrated EMI shield includes a plurality of wirebond springs electrically connected between a ground plane in the substrate of the package and a conductive layer printed on the top of the package mold compound. The wirebond springs have a defined shape that causes a spring effect to provide contact electrical connection between the tops of the wirebond springs and the conductive layer. The wirebond springs can be positioned anywhere in the module package, around all or some of the devices included in the package, to create a complete EMI shield around those devices. | 04-14-2011 |
Patrick Lawrence Welch, Campbell, CA US
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20140002188 | POWER AMPLIFIER MODULES INCLUDING RELATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS | 01-02-2014 |
20150326181 | POWER AMPLIFIER MODULES INCLUDING RELATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - A power amplifier module includes a power amplifier including a GaAs bipolar transistor having a collector, a base abutting the collector, and an emitter, the collector having a doping concentration of at least about 3×10 | 11-12-2015 |
20150326182 | POWER AMPLIFIER MODULES INCLUDING RELATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - A power amplifier module includes a power amplifier including a GaAs bipolar transistor having a collector, a base abutting the collector, and an emitter, the collector having a doping concentration of at least about 3×10 | 11-12-2015 |
20150326183 | POWER AMPLIFIER MODULES INCLUDING RELATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - One aspect of this disclosure is a power amplifier module that includes a power amplifier die including a power amplifier configured to amplify a radio frequency (RF) signal, the power amplifier including a heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) and a p-type field effect transistor (PFET), the PFET including a semiconductor segment that includes substantially the same material as a layer of a collector of the HBT, the semiconductor segment corresponding to a channel of the PFET; a load line electrically connected to an output of the power amplifier and configured to provide impedance matching at a fundamental frequency of the RF signal; and a harmonic termination circuit electrically connected to the output of the power amplifier and configured to terminate at a phase corresponding to a harmonic frequency of the RF signal. Other embodiments of the module are provided along with related methods and components thereof. | 11-12-2015 |
Patrick Lawrence Welch, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20140030852 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH INTEGRATED INTERFERENCE SHIELDING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An integrated electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for a semiconductor module package. The integrated EMI shield includes a plurality of wirebond springs electrically connected between a ground plane in the substrate of the package and a conductive layer printed on the top of the package mold compound. The wirebond springs have a defined shape that causes a spring effect to provide contact electrical connection between the tops of the wirebond springs and the conductive layer. The wirebond springs can be positioned anywhere in the module package, around all or some of the devices included in the package, to create a complete EMI shield around those devices. | 01-30-2014 |
20140353807 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH INTEGRATED INTERFERENCE SHIELDING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An integrated electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for a semiconductor module package. The integrated EMI shield includes a plurality of wirebond springs electrically connected between a ground plane in the substrate of the package and a conductive layer printed on the top of the package mold compound. The wirebond springs have a defined shape that causes a spring effect to provide contact electrical connection between the tops of the wirebond springs and the conductive layer. The wirebond springs can be positioned anywhere in the module package, around all or some of the devices included in the package, to create a complete EMI shield around those devices. | 12-04-2014 |
Paul Michael Welch, Cupertino, CA US
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20080238876 | CONTAMINANT-RESISTANT OPTICAL MOUSE AND CRADLE - A contaminant-neutralizing cradle comprises a base and a support surface configured to removably receive a coherently-illuminated mouse. A neutralizing element is disposed on the support surface for alignment with at least one exposed surface of an optics module of the mouse and is configured to neutralize the optical effect of a contaminant on the at least one exposed surface. A method of neutralizing contaminants for an optical mouse comprises providing a mouse containing an optics module having at least one surface exposed to an opening of the mouse and interposing a barrier in the mouse between a contaminant and the at least one exposed surface. A method of detecting contaminants comprises aligning an optics module of a mouse with an imaging surface, obtaining a first image of the imaging surface, via application of coherent illumination from the optics module to the imaging surface, analyzing the first image to identify an interference pattern associated with a contaminant, alerting a user if a parameter of the interference pattern exceeds a threshold value. | 10-02-2008 |
20090141437 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ATTACH BEZEL TO DISPLAY PANEL - There is provided a system and method for securing a display to a display bezel. One or more display fasteners snap with mating snap features on the display bezel. One or more mating snap features of the display in turn snap with the display fasteners, thereby securing the display bezel to the display. Furthermore, the display fasteners are swappable and can alter the receiving dimensions of the display bezel, thereby enabling displays of varying dimensions to be inserted into a single display bezel. | 06-04-2009 |
Peter Welch, San Diego, CA US
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20090176975 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROMOTER ACTIVITY AND EXPRESSING FUSION PROTEINS - The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a polypeptide having a detectable activity. The present invention also provides methods of joining such nucleic acid molecules to nucleic acid molecules to be assayed for promoter activity. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing fusion proteins comprising a polypeptide of interest and a polypeptide having a detectable activity. | 07-09-2009 |
20110269120 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROMOTER ACTIVITY AND EXPRESSING FUSIONPROTEINS - The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a polypeptide having a detectable activity. The present invention also provides methods of joining such nucleic acid molecules to nucleic acid molecules to be assayed for promoter activity. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing fusion proteins comprising a polypeptide of interest and a polypeptide having a detectable activity. | 11-03-2011 |
20140051843 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROMOTER ACTIVITY AND EXPRESSING FUSION PROTEINS - The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a polypeptide having a detectable activity. The present invention also provides methods of joining such nucleic acid molecules to nucleic acid molecules to be assayed for promoter activity. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing fusion proteins comprising a polypeptide of interest and a polypeptide having a detectable activity. | 02-20-2014 |
Phillip R. Welch, Irvine, CA US
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20100111669 | Variable phase turbine apparatus - Variable phase turbine apparatus comprising, in combination a rotatably driven load structure, defining an axis, confinement means forming a fluid flow passage extending generally axially and adjacent said load structure, a turbine operatively connected to said load structure, to transmit rotary drive thereto, two-phase flow nozzle means receiving pressurized flow via said passage, and directing flow of fluid from said passage, expanded in the nozzle means, at the turbine to rotate the turbine, the nozzle means configured to expand flow consisting of two or more of the following phases: | 05-06-2010 |
20120006024 | Multi-component two-phase power cycle - A multi-component apparatus characterized as performing a two-phase thermodynamic cycle, for conversion of heat energy to useful power comprises: fluid means consisting to two or more chemical components to absorb heat energy, the fluid means providing an increasing temperature and increasing fraction of gas phase as increasing amounts of heat are absorbed, expander means operating to convert the enthalpy in a received mixture of gas and liquid, formed in said fluid means, as a result of the said heat energy absorbed by the fluid means, to mechanical, shaft power, heat exchanger means operating to transfer the heat energy to be absorbed by the fluid means, condenser means operating to reject the unconverted enthalpy, by the expander means, in the fluid means, thereby condensing any gas to convert the fluid means to liquid, and pump means operating to pressurize liquid fluid means leaving the condenser means, in order to return the fluid means to the heat exchanger means, closing the thermodynamic cycle. | 01-12-2012 |
Pia Welch, Santa Clara, CA US
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20080222167 | SUBMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A submission data system is used by various organizations each to receive, process, and use information originating outside of the organization. The submission system includes a submission center and various stations communicatively linked thereto. The stations are used by administrators, submitters, and post-submission users to communicate with the submission center. The submission center further includes a submission data structure generator that generates submission data structures tailored to the particular information and presentation requirements of the various organizations. | 09-11-2008 |
Randall Welch, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20080237440 | Mounting device for a line replaceable unit in an aircraft and a method for using the same - A mounting device for a line replaceable unit in an aircraft, and a method for using the same. The mounting device provides for easy installation and removal of a line replaceable unit from overhead mounting apparatus or mounting rails in an aircraft, in particular, an Airbus. The mounting device includes a fixing block having a least one opening, and at least one assembly including a shaft portion passing through the opening, a clamping element and a visual position element whose orientation indicates an orientation of the clamping element. The assembly is operable such that the clamping element secures the device to a component of the vehicle when positioned in a first position, and releases the device when positioned in a second position, and the visual position element provides an indication of whether the clamping element is in the first or second position. | 10-02-2008 |
20130331776 | STERILE DISPOSABLE REMOTE PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS - The various embodiments of the present invention relate to remote pneumatic (bellows-action) actuators for switching applications, which are preferably sterile and/or disposable. When compressed, the bellows-action actuator provides a pulse of air pressure sufficient to actuate a remotely-located pneumatic switch configured to turn on/off an electrical, mechanical or optical device. The pulse of air pressure is propagated along a non-conducting tube, thereby substantially reducing the risk of e.g., electric shock or O | 12-12-2013 |
20150297137 | PATIENT INTERFACE FOR REUSABLE OPTICAL SENSOR - A patient interface for a reusable optical sensor, the patient interface including a compliant element defining a pocket having a lower wall defining an opening therethrough, the pocket being configured to removably receive the reusable optical sensor. The compliant element includes a first wing and a second wing configured for conformal placement on a patient's body. A condition of a patient may be monitored by inserting an optical sensor into a patient interface, applying the patient interface to the patient, obtaining a measurement with the optical sensor related to the condition of the patient, removing the patient interface from the patient, and removing the sensor from the patient interface. | 10-22-2015 |
Ronald Edward Welch, San Marcos, CA US
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20150282909 | WATER FLOSSER TIP HAVING A CONTAINER FOR TREATMENT TABLETS - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a water flosser handle for providing treatment deep into a user's gum pockets. The water flosser handle may include a chamber configured to hold a treatment tablet, a flosser tip attached to a distal end of the handle, and a water supply tube attached to a proximal end of the handle. The handle may be configured to allow passage of pressurized water therethrough into a user's mouth. A treatment tablet may be positioned within the chamber such that the water pressure of the water configured to flow through the handle at least partially dissolves and transports the treatment tablet into the user's mouth and gums. | 10-08-2015 |
Steven Welch, Gilroy, CA US
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20110107430 | UPDATING AN OPERATING SYSTEM OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM - The present invention provides a processor-implemented method and system of updating an operating system of a computer system, where the operating system is subject to a system lockdown that does not allow changes to a list of approved executables of the operating system and that does not allow changes to a base system configuration of the operating system. In an exemplary embodiment, the method and system include, (1) identifying at least one trusted updater process in the operating system and (2) allowing the trusted updater process to make at least one change to the list of approved executables. In an exemplary embodiment, the method and system include, (1) identifying at least one trusted updater process in the operating system and (2) allowing the trusted updater process to make at least one change to the base system configuration. | 05-05-2011 |
Steven R. Welch, Gilroy, CA US
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20150324341 | PAPER BASED DATA ENTRY - A method for updating automated annotations for a paper-based document is provided. The method may include receiving an image of the paper-based document, the image of the paper-based document including a plurality of highlighted annotations having at least one edited annotation. The method may also include extracting the at least one edited annotation from the received image of the paper-based document. The method may further include adding the extracted at least one edited annotation of the paper-based document to a data retention system. | 11-12-2015 |
20150347433 | STREAM BASED NAMED ENTITY RECOGNITION - Embodiments of the present invention relate to performing entity recognition on a stream while providing ongoing training or supplementation of an entity dictionary. In one embodiment, a method of and computer program product for stream based named entity recognition is provided. A first portion of a textual input is received. A plurality of patterns is applied to the first portion to determine that a predetermined type is present in the first portion. Approval is requested of the presence of the predetermined type. An indication of approval or disapproval of the predetermined type is received. A dictionary is supplemented according to the indication. A second portion of the textual input is received. The plurality of patterns is applied to the second portion. | 12-03-2015 |
Timothy Welch, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130056188 | COOLING STRUCTURE - A panel for forming a heat exchanger structure includes a first end; a second end; a first side to connect to another adjacent panel; a second side to connect to an adjacent panel; a first surface between the first and second ends and the first and second sides; a second surface between the first and second ends and the first and second sides; and a circular flow passage extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the panel is an extruded monolithic structure. | 03-07-2013 |
Vincent Welch, Cambridge, CA US
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20150336859 | METHOD FOR REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN A PROCESS TO PURIFY STYRENE MONOMER - An energy conservation process directed to the purification of styrene monomer via distillation after the dehydrogenation reaction of ethylbenzene to produce crude styrene is disclosed. As practiced today, the purification of styrene via distillation requires large amount energy (i.e., steam) to provide heat to the various distillation columns. The presently disclosed improved process allows for a reduction in the amount of steam needed for this purpose. | 11-26-2015 |
William Welch, Cardiff By The Sea, CA US
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20120065776 | Method and Apparatus for Remote Monitoring of Daily Dispensing of Medication - A remote monitoring of the daily dispensing of prescription drugs by at-home care, an elderly or clinical trial patient is proposed. The system consists of a dispensing unit equipped with weight sensing mechanism such as scale or balance which communicates with the monitoring application residing in the wireless terminal, such as cellular phone over the Personal Area Network (PAN) wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth. The monitoring application provides supervision over the medication dispensing process as well as communication with unauthorized medical supervisor using wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) connection to the Internet. | 03-15-2012 |
William Welch, Los Altos, CA US
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20120326578 | One-Piece Protective Carrying Case - A carrying case for a portable electronic device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case for a portable electronic device comprises a body section having a back surface and upturned sides, and a rim affixed to an edge of the upturned sides of the body sections, the rim defining an open area. Preferably, the body section is comprised of contrasting colors and forms a cavity defined by the back surface and the upturned sides. Further, the body section and the rim are preferably formed of the same material. A second protective section may be used to form a protective shell-like structure about the electronic device. | 12-27-2012 |
20150198984 | Folio for Electronic Device - A folio for an electronic device, the folio having an outer housing, an inner housing within the outer housing and including electronics, and a hinged cover attached to one of either the inner or outer housing. The cover may attach along any of four sides of one of the housings. Further, the electronics of the inner housing are divided into a plurality of components. The sensor circuit board assembly, the main electronics circuit board assembly and the dock connector are separate components. The cover attaches to the inner housing on either or both sides of the sensor assembly and the dock connector is positioned at the opposite end of the inner housing. Preferably, the three separate components are connected by ribbon wire or the like. | 07-16-2015 |