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Dongxin Xu, Boulder, CO US
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20080235016 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF SPEECH - Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing the language environment and the development of a key child. A key child's language environment and language development can be monitored without placing artificial limitations on the key child's activities or requiring a third party observer. The language environment can be analyzed to identify words, vocalizations, or other noises directed to or spoken by the key child, independent of content. The analysis can include the number of responses between the child and another, such as an adult and the number of words spoken by the child and/or another, independent of content of the speech. One or more metrics can be determined based on the analysis and provided to assist in improving the language environment and/or tracking language development of the key child. | 09-25-2008 |
20090155751 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT - Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing the language environment and the development of a key child. A key child's language environment and language development can be monitored without placing artificial limitations on the key child's activities or requiring a third party observer. The language environment can be analyzed to identify phones or speech sounds spoken by the key child, independent of content. The number and type of phones is analyzed to automatically assess the key child's expressive language development. The assessment can result in a standard score, an estimated developmental age, or an estimated mean length of utterance. | 06-18-2009 |
Dongxin D. Xu, Boulder, CO US
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20090191521 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, AND EMOTION ASSESSMENT - In one embodiment, the system and method for expressive language development; a method for detecting autism in a natural language environment using a microphone, sound recorder, and a computer programmed with software for the specialized purpose of processing recordings captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination; and the computer programmed to execute a method that includes segmenting an audio signal captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination using the computer programmed for the specialized purpose into a plurality recording segments. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments correspond to a key child. The method also includes extracting acoustic parameters of the key child recordings and comparing the acoustic parameters of the key child recordings to known acoustic parameters for children. The method returns a determination of a likelihood of autism. | 07-30-2009 |
20090208913 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, AND EMOTION ASSESSMENT - In one embodiment, a method for detecting autism in a natural language environment using a microphone, sound recorder, and a computer programmed with software for the specialized purpose of processing recordings captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination, the computer programmed to execute the method, includes segmenting an audio signal captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination using the computer programmed for the specialized purpose into a plurality recording segments. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments correspond to a key child. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments that correspond to the key child are classified as key child recordings. Additionally, the method includes extracting phone-based features of the key child recordings; comparing the phone-based features of the key child recordings to known phone-based features for children; and determining a likelihood of autism based on the comparing. | 08-20-2009 |
20140255887 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, AND EMOTION ASSESSMENT - In one embodiment, a method for detecting autism in a natural language environment using a microphone, sound recorder, and a computer programmed with software for the specialized purpose of processing recordings captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination, the computer programmed to execute the method, includes segmenting an audio signal captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination using the computer programmed for the specialized purpose into a plurality recording segments. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments correspond to a key child. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments that correspond to the key child are classified as key child recordings. Additionally, the method includes extracting phone-based features of the key child recordings; comparing the phone-based features of the key child recordings to known phone-based features for children; and determining a likelihood of autism based on the comparing. | 09-11-2014 |
Guangping Xu, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110004447 | Method to build 3D digital models of porous media using transmitted laser scanning confocal mircoscopy and multi-point statistics - Methods for characterizing a three-dimensional (3D) sample of porous media using at least one measuring tool that retrieves two or more set of transmitted measured data at two or more depths of the sample, such that the retrieved two or more set of transmitted measured data is communicated to a processor and computed in at least one multi-point statistical (MPS) model. | 01-06-2011 |
20110004448 | Method to quantify discrete pore shapes, volumes, and surface areas using confocal profilometry - Methods for characterizing a sample of porous media using a measuring device along with a multipoint statistical (MPS) model. Retrieving a set of reflected measured data provided by the measuring device of a surface of the sample in order to produce a sample imaging log, wherein the retrieved set of measured data is communicated to a processor. Selecting depth-defined surface portions of the sample from the sample imaging log as a training image for inputting in the MPS model. Determining pattern based simulations from the training image using one of a pixel-based template which is applied to the training image. Constructing from the pattern based simulations a complete-sampling image log of surface portions of the sample. Repeat the above steps in order to construct three dimensional (3D) sample images from stacked successive pattern based simulations so as to construct at least one 3D model of the sample. | 01-06-2011 |
Guofang Xu, Longmont, CO US
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20090132897 | Reduced State Soft Output Processing - An approach to reducing processing of soft output is disclosed. Candidate sequences of bits can be compared to soft output decisions to reduce at least one of the candidate sequences. Branch metric calculations can be performed for remaining candidate sequences and a most likely path can be selected from the remaining candidate sequences. | 05-21-2009 |
Guofang Catherine Xu, Longmont, CO US
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20090132894 | Soft Output Bit Threshold Error Correction - A communications channel is provided that includes an encoder that receives user data and generates corresponding encoded symbols for transmission through a channel medium. A channel detector has an input coupled to receive an output signal from the channel medium and a reliability information output which produces reliability information regarding logic states of detected bits in the output signal. A binary reliability value is provide for each of the detected bits. The channel further includes a decoder having a reliability information input coupled to the reliability information output of the channel detector to generate corresponding user data words as a function of the binary reliability value. | 05-21-2009 |
Liangguo Xu, Denver, CO US
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20080306000 | Three-Dimensional Structures of TALL-1 and its Cognate Receptors and Modified Proteins and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed are TALL-1 and TALL-1 receptor protein homologues (agonists and antagonists) designed based on the three-dimensional structure of sTALL-1, eBCMA and eBAFF-R; agonist homologues of APRIL; methods of using wild-type APRIL to inhibit the activity of TALL-1; compositions comprising such homologues, nucleic acid molecules encoding such homologues, and therapeutic methods of using such compounds and compositions. Also disclosed are crystalline complexes of sTALL-1 and sTALL-1 in complex with either BCMA or BAFF-R; models of three-dimensional structures of such crystalline complexes and related structures, methods of drug design using any portion of such structures; methods of design and/or identification of regulatory peptides derived from the such structures; compounds identified by drug design using such structures; and the use of such compounds in therapeutic compositions and methods. | 12-11-2008 |
20120165274 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES OF TALL-1 AND ITS COGNATE RECEPTORS AND MODIFIED PROTEINS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Disclosed are TALL-1 and TALL-1 receptor protein homologues (agonists and antagonists) designed based on the three-dimensional structure of sTALL-1, eBCMA and eBAFF-R; agonist homologues of APRIL; methods of using wild-type APRIL to inhibit the activity of TALL-1; compositions comprising such homologues, nucleic acid molecules encoding such homologues, and therapeutic methods of using such compounds and compositions. Also disclosed are crystalline complexes of sTALL-1 and sTALL-1 in complex with either BCMA or BAFF-R; models of three-dimensional structures of such crystalline complexes and related structures, methods of drug design using any portion of such structures; methods of design and/or identification of regulatory peptides derived from the such structures; compounds identified by drug design using such structures; and the use of such compounds in therapeutic compositions and methods. | 06-28-2012 |
Lili Xu, Centennial, CO US
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20110004448 | Method to quantify discrete pore shapes, volumes, and surface areas using confocal profilometry - Methods for characterizing a sample of porous media using a measuring device along with a multipoint statistical (MPS) model. Retrieving a set of reflected measured data provided by the measuring device of a surface of the sample in order to produce a sample imaging log, wherein the retrieved set of measured data is communicated to a processor. Selecting depth-defined surface portions of the sample from the sample imaging log as a training image for inputting in the MPS model. Determining pattern based simulations from the training image using one of a pixel-based template which is applied to the training image. Constructing from the pattern based simulations a complete-sampling image log of surface portions of the sample. Repeat the above steps in order to construct three dimensional (3D) sample images from stacked successive pattern based simulations so as to construct at least one 3D model of the sample. | 01-06-2011 |
Michael Xu, Boulder, CO US
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20130166727 | Management of Storage System Access Based on Client Performance and Cluser Health - In one embodiment, a method includes determining a previous client performance value in terms of a performance metric for a volume in a storage system. The previous client performance value is related to previous access for a client to the volume. Also, the storage system is storing data for a plurality of volumes where data for each of the plurality of volumes is striped substantially evenly across drives of the storage system. The method applies criteria to the previous performance value to determine a target performance value. Performance of the client with respect to access to the volume is regulated in terms of the performance metric based on the target performance value. | 06-27-2013 |
20130227111 | PROPORTIONAL QUALITY OF SERVICE BASED ON CLIENT USAGE AND SYSTEM METRICS - Disclosed are systems, computer-readable mediums, and methods for determining client metrics of a volume in a storage system for a first client of a plurality of clients. The storage system stores data from the plurality of clients. System metrics of a cluster in the storage system are determined based upon use of the storage system by the plurality of clients. A load value of the storage system is determined based upon the system metrics and the client metrics. The load value is determined to be above a predefined threshold. A target performance value is calculated based upon the load value, a minimum quality of service value, and a maximum quality of service value. Performance of the storage system is adjusted for the client based upon the target performance value and the determining the load value is above the predefined threshold. | 08-29-2013 |
20130232261 | QUALITY OF SERVICE POLICY SETS - Disclosed are systems, computer-readable mediums, and methods for receiving client quality of service values associated with a first client. Client metrics of a volume in a storage system are determined for the first client. The client metrics reflect usage of the storage system by the first client. A client load value based is determined upon the client metrics. A quality of service management policy for the first client is determined from a plurality of quality of service management policies based upon the client load value. Each quality of service management policy comprises a formula based on a quality of service parameter. A client target performance value is determined based upon the formula of the quality of service management policy and the received client quality of service values. Performance of the storage system is adjusted for the first client based upon the client target performance value. | 09-05-2013 |
20150236926 | QUALITY OF SERVICE POLICY SETS - Disclosed are systems, computer-readable mediums, and methods for receiving client quality of service values associated with a first client. Client metrics of a volume in a storage system are determined for the first client. The client metrics reflect usage of the storage system by the first client. A client load value based is determined upon the client metrics. A quality of service management policy for the first client is determined from a plurality of quality of service management policies based upon the client load value. Each quality of service management policy comprises a formula based on a quality of service parameter. A client target performance value is determined based upon the formula of the quality of service management policy and the received client quality of service values. Performance of the storage system is adjusted for the first client based upon the client target performance value. | 08-20-2015 |
Micheal Xu, Boulder, CO US
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20130227145 | SLICE SERVER REBALANCING - Disclosed are systems, computer-readable mediums, and methods for determining a load value for each of a plurality of volume servers in a storage system. The storage system stores data from a plurality of clients. Each volume server comprises a plurality of slices, each of which contains data associated with a client. A first volume server is determined to be overloaded based upon the load value for the first volume server being above a predetermined threshold. A slice located on the first volume server is selected to relocate. A second volume server is determined to relocate the slice to based on the load value of the second volume server. | 08-29-2013 |
Norris Xu, Superior, CO US
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20130335772 | MOBILE PHONE USER INTERFACES FOR A PRINT SERVER THAT ARE GENERATED BASED ON PRINTER STATUS INFORMATION - Systems and methods are provided for interactions between print servers and mobile phones. One embodiment is a mobile phone comprising a memory, a transceiver, and a control unit. The memory is operable to store rules for interacting with printers, and the transceiver is operable to communicate with a wireless telecommunication network via radio frequency transmissions. The control unit is operable to receive a notification from a print server via the transceiver that indicates status information for a printer controlled by the print server, to determine actions available for the printer based on the stored rules and the status information, and to generate a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that displays interactive graphical elements selectable by a user to initiate the available actions for the printer. | 12-19-2013 |
Qi Xu, Lakewood, CO US
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20140017734 | CHIMERIC ENZYMES WITH IMPROVED CELLULASE ACTIVITIES - Nucleic acid molecules encoding chimeric cellulase polypeptides that exhibit improved cellulase activities are disclosed herein. The chimeric cellulase polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acids and methods to produce the cellulases are also described, along with methods of using chimeric cellulases for the conversion of cellulose to sugars such as glucose. | 01-16-2014 |
20140322765 | Enhanced Processive Cellulases - Nucleic acid sequences encoding chimeric polypeptides that exhibit enhanced cellulase activities are disclosed herein. These nucleic acids may be expressed in hosts such as fungi, which in turn may be cultured to produce chimeric polypeptides. Also disclosed are chimeric polypeptides and their use in the degradation of cellulosic materials. | 10-30-2014 |
Rul Xu, Longmont, CO US
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20110269773 | DIHYDROFURO PYRIMIDINES AS AKT PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds, including resolved enantiomers, diastereomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, comprising the Formula (I): Also provided are methods of using the compounds of this invention as AKT protein kinase inhibitors and for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer. | 11-03-2011 |
Shanshan Xu, Boulder, CO US
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20160076820 | MICROPILLAR-ENABLED THERMAL GROUND PLANE - A thermal ground plane (TGP) is disclosed. A TGP may include a first planar substrate member configured to enclose a working fluid; a second planar substrate member configured to enclose the working fluid; a plurality of wicking structures disposed on the first planar substrate; and one or more planar spacers disposed on the second planar substrate. The first planar substrate and the second planar substrate are may be hermetically sealed. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081227 | VACUUM-ENHANCED HEAT SPREADER - Embodiments described in this disclosure include a heat spreader. The heat spreader may include a first layer having a thickness less than about 300 microns; a plurality of pillars disposed on the first layer and arrayed in a pattern, wherein each of the plurality of pillars have a height of less than 100 microns; a second layer having a thickness of less than 200 microns, wherein a portion of the first layer and a portion of the second layer are sealed together; and a vacuum chamber formed between the first layer and the second layer and within which the plurality of pillars are disposed. | 03-17-2016 |
Wenqing Xu, Boulder, CO US
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20130137720 | HISTONE DEMETHYLASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention provides compounds, or derivatives or prodrugs thereof, that comprise a methyllysine mimic, and an α-ketoglutarate mimic that are attached through a linker and methods for using and producing the same. In some embodiments, compounds of the invention are of the formula: M-L-K, or a derivative or a prodrug thereof, wherein M is a methyllysine mimic, L is a linker, and K is an α-ketoglutarate mimic. | 05-30-2013 |
Xiaojie Xu, Superior, CO US
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20080273880 | Redundant channel implementation to extend optical transceiver lifetime and relibility - Embodiments introduce redundant optical channels to significantly extend the lifetime of parallel optical transceivers. A plurality of transmitters, N, transmit on a plurality of optical channels, where N is an integer number of optical channels greater than 1. One or more redundant channels, M, are also provided. N+M multiple input shift registers provide multiple paths for signals from each of the transmitters to connect to N+M laser diodes. In the event up to M of the N+M laser diodes fail, the multiple input shift registers connect the N transmitters to functioning ones of the N+M laser diodes thus extending the life of the device. A corresponding scheme is also described for the receiver side. | 11-06-2008 |
Yanjie Xu, Longmont, CO US
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20110039467 | Ionic liquid flame retardants - The present invention relates to the use of ionic liquids as flame retardants. The compounds of the invention may be used as flame retardants in various materials without causing damage to the environment and or health of humans or animals. Ionic liquid flame retardants maybe applied alone or in combination with traditional flame retardants. Ionic liquid flame retardants can be applied to finish textile, plastic, leather, paper, rubber, or as wild fire flame retardants. | 02-17-2011 |
20110073331 | Ionic Liquid Flame Retardants - The present invention relates to the use of ionic liquids as flame retardants. The compounds of the invention may be used as flame retardants in various materials without causing damage to the environment and or health of humans or animals. Ionic liquid flame retardants maybe applied alone or in combination with traditional flame retardants. Ionic liquid flame retardants can be applied to finish textile, plastic, leather, paper, rubber or as wild fire flame retardants. | 03-31-2011 |
20120192856 | IONIC LIQUID SOLAR PONDS - A solar pond includes a upper convection zone including an ionic liquid; a non-convection zone; and a lower convection zone. The ionic liquid may be an imidazolium salt, an ammonium salt, a pyridinium salt, a piperidium salt, or a phosphonium salt. | 08-02-2012 |
20120244052 | FLOCCULATION AGENTS FOR NANOPARTICLE POLLUTANTS - The present technology relates to compositions comprising a copolymer comprising a poly(C | 09-27-2012 |
20140197100 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING BISPHENOL A RELEASE - Disclosed are methods, compositions and systems pertaining to polymer coatings that entrap enzymes, specifically enzymes capable of reducing carboxylic acids. | 07-17-2014 |
20140352351 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH DUAL REFRIGERANTS AND LIQUID WORKING FLUIDS - In one embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of ionic liquids and gas refrigerants in a refrigerant composition in a temperature adjustment system, such as a refrigeration system. | 12-04-2014 |
20150353832 | PHOSPHINATE IONIC LIQUID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to the use of phosphinate ionic liquids as flame retardants and also as a melt reduction agent for polymer processing. The compounds of the invention may be used as flame retardants in various materials without causing damage to the environment and or health of humans or animals. Ionic liquid flame retardants maybe applied alone or in combination with traditional flame retardants. Ionic liquid flame retardants can be applied to finish textile, plastic, leather, paper, rubber or as wild fire flame retardants. | 12-10-2015 |
Yuanchun Xu, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20130118988 | MULTISTAGE DAF-ADVANCED OXIDATION SYSTEM - A multistage dissolved air flotation and advanced oxidation (MDAF-AO) system/method with multi-functions in oil recovery, solids removal, emulsion breaking, and advanced oxidation. Influent, with oil and suspended solids, enters a first stage for oil recovery includes a gas ionizer and an air dissolving pump. A second stage includes of two coagulation/flotation compartments connected in serial to enhance solids removal efficiencies. Micro air bubbles are created by air dissolving pumps in each compartment. A third stage is for the emulsion breaking unit to further remove or recover the emulsified oils. A fourth stage includes advanced oxidation by using ultraviolet (UV) and hydrogen peroxide to oxidize and disinfect the bacteria and microorganisms. | 05-16-2013 |