Chen, Toronto
Albert Chen, Toronto CA
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20120258050 | 13C-MR DETECTION USING HYPERPOLARISED 13C-FRUCTOSE - The invention relates to a method of | 10-11-2012 |
Albert Po-Fu Chen, Toronto CA
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20130154637 | MEASUREMENT OF CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM RATIO USING A MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM - The use of selective RF excitation is discussed. A spectrally selective, large tip angle RF pulse is used to detect a weak signal from a first chemical species. A non-selective, small tip angle pulse is used in measuring a signal from a second chemical species in exchange with the first chemical species. The acquired resonance data provides maybe used to measure the ratio of the spectrally distinct species in exchange. | 06-20-2013 |
20140275969 | FUNCTIONAL BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE IMAGING TECHNIQUE - Disclosed embodiments for assessing brown adipose tissue use imaging of metabolic contrast agents. For example, activated brown adipose tissue may be assessed by evaluating a difference in production of the hyperpolarized | 09-18-2014 |
Doris Tzu-Lang Chen, Toronto CA
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20130212365 | CONFIGURING A PROGRAMMABLE DEVICE USING HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGE - A method of preparing a programmable integrated circuit device for configuration using a high-level language includes compiling a plurality of virtual programmable devices from descriptions in said high-level language. The compiling includes compiling configurations of configurable routing resources from programmable resources of said programmable integrated circuit device, and compiling configurations of a plurality of complex function blocks from programmable resources of said programmable integrated circuit device. A machine-readable data storage medium may be encoded with a library of such compiled configurations. A virtual programmable device may include a stall signal network and routing switches of the virtual programmable device may include stall signal inputs and outputs. | 08-15-2013 |
20130212366 | CONFIGURING A PROGRAMMABLE DEVICE USING HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGE - A method of configuring a programmable integrated circuit device uses a high-level language. The method includes compiling a plurality of virtual programmable devices from descriptions in the high-level language, describing a user configuration for the programmable integrated circuit device in the high-level language, parsing the user configuration using a programming processor, and selecting, as a result of that parsing, one of the compiled virtual programmable devices. That selected one of the compiled virtual programmable devices is instantiated on the programmable integrated circuit device, and the instantiated one of the compiled virtual programmable devices is configured with the user configuration. | 08-15-2013 |
20130346925 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMPILATION - Systems and methods for increasing speed and reducing processing power of a compile process of programmable logic of an integrated circuit (IC) are provided. For example, in one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a high level program, comprising computer-readable instructions for implementation on programmable logic of an integrated circuit (IC); translating the high level program into low level code representative of functional components needed to execute functionalities of the high level program; generating a host program comprising computer-readable instructions for implementing the low level code based upon the high level program; obtaining modifications to the high level program; determining whether the modifications can be implemented by a new host program utilizing the low level code; and generating the new host program to implement the modifications, when the modifications can be implemented by the new host program utilizing the low level code. | 12-26-2013 |
20130346953 | OPENCL COMPILATION - Systems and methods for increasing speed and reducing processing power of a compile process of programmable logic of an integrated circuit (IC) are provided. For example, in one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a high level program, comprising computer-readable instructions for implementation on programmable logic of an integrated circuit (IC); translating the high level program into low level code representative of functional components needed to execute functionalities of the high level program; generating a host program comprising computer-readable instructions for implementing the low level code based upon the high level program; obtaining modifications to the high level program; determining whether the modifications can be implemented by a new host program utilizing the low level code; and generating the new host program to implement the modifications, when the modifications can be implemented by the new host program utilizing the low level code. | 12-26-2013 |
20150121321 | CONFIGURING A PROGRAMMABLE DEVICE USING HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGE - A method of preparing a programmable integrated circuit device for configuration using a high-level language includes compiling a plurality of virtual programmable devices from descriptions in said high-level language. the compiling includes compiling configurations of configurable routing resources from programmable resources of said programmable integrated circuit device, and compiling configurations of a plurality of complex function blocks from programmable resources of said programmable integrated circuit device. A machine-readable data storage medium may be encoded with a library of such compiled configurations. A virtual programmable device may include a stall signal network and routing switches of the virtual programmable device may include stall signal inputs and outputs. | 04-30-2015 |
Genmao Chen, Toronto CA
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20090091339 | Method for detection and analysis of impurity content in refined metallurgical silicon - This invention discloses a method for detection and analysis of impurity content of refined metallurgical silicon, comprising: (1) select the measuring points on the crystal rods or crystal ingots along the crystallization direction, measuring the resistivity at each measuring point and acquire the measured value of resistivity according to the distribution of crystallized fraction; (2) get the estimated value of the content of boron and phosphorus at each measuring point and calculate the estimated net redundant carrier concentration and the measured value of resistivity; (3) compare the estimated value of net redundant carrier concentration with that of the measured value, and adjust the estimated value of impurity content in the silicon material to get the new estimated net redundant carrier concentration, and use regression analysis to determine the impurity content distribution of boron and phosphorus; (4) get the average impurity content of boron and phosphorus in the silicon material according to the distribution status of impurity based on all the measuring points. This invention can detect accurately the impurity contents of boron and phosphorus in refined metallurgical silicon, while the operation is simple, low-cost and suitable for industrial applications. | 04-09-2009 |
20090098715 | Process for manufacturing silicon wafers for solar cell - A process for manufacturing silicon wafers for solar cell is disclosed wherein one first breaks the refined metallurgical silicon, then remove visible impurities, then performs chemical cleaning and then places the silicon into a crystal growing furnace. Gallium or gallium phosphide is added to the silicon, where the concentration of gallium atoms should be in the range from 5 ppma to 14 ppma. Crystal growth is initiated, followed by subdivision and inspection after the crystal rods or crystal bars have grown, yielding the desired silicon wafers. With this solution, the refined metallurgical silicon can be used for manufacturing of solar cells, so as to reduce the cost of materials, and it is conducive to the universal application of silicon solar cells. | 04-16-2009 |
Hanje Chen, Toronto CA
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20100041771 | Bioreponsive Polymers - The invention features biodegradable polymers for the delivery of biologically active agents. The polymers include at least one biologically active agent covalently attached via a polyamide linker susceptible to selective hydrolysis by peptidase enzymes. Hydrolysis of the polyamide linker releases the biologically active agent in vivo. | 02-18-2010 |
20100062974 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS - The invention features a method for treating a subject diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, a bacterial infection by administering to the subject a combination of biologically active agents. | 03-11-2010 |
20110009799 | ANTITHROMBOGENIC HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES AND FILTERS - The invention relates to extracorporeal blood circuits, and components thereof (e.g., hollow fiber membranes, potted bundles, and blood tubing), including 0.005% to 10% (w/w) surface modifying macromolecule. The extracorporeal blood circuits have an antithrombogenic surface and can be used in hemofiltration, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, hemoconcentration, blood oxygenation, and related uses. | 01-13-2011 |
Haotian Chen, Toronto CA
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20160068385 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE EXTRUSION OF TUBULAR STRUCTURES - Methods and devices are disclosed for the controlled formation of structures, including tubular structures, using microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device includes three or more microfluidic arrays that are provided in a stacking configuration, with an inner streaming layer and an outer streaming layer for flowing a streaming fluid, and at least one intermediate matrix layer for flowing a matrix fluid. Fluid flow in each layer is directed from a peripheral region towards, and distributed around, a common central outlet. Guided by the streaming fluid, a sheath of matrix solution is formed, which may be solidified to form a tubular material. Some embodiments allow for the controlled and continuous extrusion of tubular structures with tailored heterogeneities and/or predictable mechanical and chemical properties. Devices and methods are also provided for the on- and off-chip fixation and optional perfusion of tubular structures. | 03-10-2016 |
Jennifer Chen, Toronto CA
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20130143331 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PHOTOCONTROLLED HYBRIDIZATION AND DEHYBRIDIZATION OF A NUCLEIC ACID - Compositions and methods are provided that enable light-controlled hybridization between two nucleic acid sequences. | 06-06-2013 |
Jennifer I-Ling Chen, Toronto CA
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20160115538 | Methods and Systems for Using Photoswitchable Nucleic Acids to Control Hybridization Stringency - Compositions, methods and systems are provided that enable light-controlled hybridization between two nucleic acid sequences and further enable the characterization of one or more sequence variations between the nucleic acids. | 04-28-2016 |
Jonathan Chen, Toronto CA
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20130149219 | SEPARATION OF IRON FROM VALUE METALS IN LEACHING OF LATERITE ORES - The invention provides a process for the leaching of a laterite ore, concentrate, tailings or waste rock for the recovery of value metals, at least one value metal being nickel. The laterite ore or concentrate is subjected to a leaching step with a lixiviant comprising hydrochloric acid to leach nickel from the laterite ore, followed by a liquid/solids separation step. The liquid obtained is subject to solvent extraction with a dialkyl ketone, to obtain a solution rich in iron and a raffinate. Separation of iron from cobalt and nickel is obtained. | 06-13-2013 |
20140294702 | RECOVERY OF NICKEL IN LEACHING OF LATERITE ORES - The invention provides a process for the leaching of a laterite ore or concentrate for the recovery of value metals, at least one value metal being nickel. The laterite ore or concentrate is subjected to a leaching step with a lixiviant comprising hydrochloric acid to leach nickel from the laterite ore. Nickel is extracted with an oxime at a lower pH than other processes for extraction of nickel from solution, especially after separation of iron and cobalt values. | 10-02-2014 |
Juan Chen, Toronto CA
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20110020242 | HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN-LIKE PEPTIDE-PHOSPHOLIPID SCAFFOLD ("HPPS") NANOPARTICLES - The present invention provides a non-naturally occurring High-Density Lipoprotein-like peptide-phospholipid scaffold (“HPPS”) nanoparticle. More particularly, the invention provides a non-naturally occurring peptide-lipid nanoscaffold comprising: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one unsaturated lipid, preferably an unsaturated sterol ester, further preferably an unsaturated cholesterol ester, further preferably cholsteryl oleate; and (c) at least one peptide, the peptide comprising an amino acid sequence capable of forming at least one amphipathic a-helix; wherein the components a), b) and c) associate to form the peptide-phospholipid nanoscaffold. In embodiments of the present invention, a cell surface receptor ligand is incorporated into the HPPS. In one embodiment, the cell surface receptor ligand is covalently bonded to the peptide scaffold of the HPPS nanoparticles. In other embodiments, a cell surface receptor ligand is coupled to a lipid anchor and is displayed on the surface of the HPPS nanoparticles by incorporation of the lipid anchor into the phospholipids monolayer of the HPPS nanoparticle. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising HPPS nanoparticles and methods of making the HPPS nanoparticles. | 01-27-2011 |
Lan Tao Chen, Toronto CA
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20100267390 | Fault-tolerant, multi-network detour router system for text messages, data, and voice - The invention provides a method and system for fault-tolerant communication. It utilizes three wide area networks, including the cell phone network, the internet and the telephone network (PSTN). The method and system monitors the wide-area networks and sends warning messages if they cannot be accessed from a local site. Primary failure conditions relate to the access and use of the three wide-area networks. Secondary failure conditions include power outages. The possible fault conditions include: ‘telephone out’, ‘internet out’, ‘wireless radio out’, ‘power out’. If these failure conditions are detected, the method and system alerts the user and redirects voice, text message, and data traffic via a detour over a different wide-area network in order to avoid that failure. | 10-21-2010 |
Liming Chen, Toronto CA
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20090206063 | Highly Ordered Structure Pyrolitic Graphite or Carbon-Carbon Composite Cathodes for Plasma Generation in Carbon Containing Gases - A DC plasma torch which includes a long lasting thermionic cathode and has a high thermal efficiency. The DC plasma torch employs a solid cathode made of graphite with highly ordered structure such as Pyrolitic Graphite or Carbon-Carbon composites. Furthermore, carbon containing gases will be used as plasma gas. The cathode will allow for theoretically an unlimited lifetime of the cathode. | 08-20-2009 |
20120201718 | HIGHLY ORDERED STRUCTURE PYROLITIC GRAPHITE OR CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITE CATHODES FOR PLASMA GENERATION IN CARBON CONTAINING GASES - A cathode electrode for plasma generation. The cathode is made of graphite with highly ordered structure such as Pyrolitic Graphite or Carbon-Carbon composites. Furthermore, carbon containing gases will be used as plasma gas. The cathode will allow for theoretically an unlimited lifetime of the cathode. | 08-09-2012 |
Liwen Chen, Toronto CA
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20090136459 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING SKIN DEFECTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described herein are compositions and methods that treat or prevent skin defects in a subject. | 05-28-2009 |
Lu Chen, Toronto CA
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20140170679 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CELL DETECTION AND ANALYSIS - The present invention is a method and a system of cell detection and analysis. The present invention may incorporate at least an optical source, a fluidic chip and a detection module. Cells may be caused to flow within the fluidic chip and specifically past a detection window section accessible by the optical source. The flowing cells may be identified and/or analyzed. The detection module may specifically count the cells of interest as they flow past the detection window section of the chip. The detection module may further be operable to generate or otherwise capture images of the cells as they flow past the window and to use these images collectively for the purpose of analyzing the cells. The present invention may be portable and operable in remote locations. | 06-19-2014 |
Pao Yuan Chen, Toronto CA
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20150311992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME VIEWER FEEDBACK TO BROADCAST MEDIA - A system and method for real-time viewer feedback during a live broadcast for a large number of users communicating through smart phones, tablets, laptop computers or desktop computers. In response to a solicitation by the broadcast, the users provide information through an internet connection to a data-collecting server. A rendering software solution on a media server converts the information into synchronized fill and key channels resulting in an intelligent graphics file. The synchronized fill and key channels are communicated to a media mixer that also controls the live broadcast. The accumulated viewer information is presented as a graphic and integrated into the live broadcast in real time. Alternatively, the live broadcast is altered is some other way based on the accumulated information provided by the viewers. | 10-29-2015 |
Paul L.c. Chen, Toronto CA
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20140214816 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF RELATIONSHIP DATASTORE MANAGEMENT - A system and method of discovering provider contact data is provided. Provider connectivity data can be built and maintained in a data-store. Once a query is received for identifying a provider contact's data, connectivity data for the querying data is also built. Then the provider connectivity data is searched on the basis of the seeker connectivity data. One or more provider contacts are identified based on query criteria. The provider connectivity data includes a first level provider association data and a first level provider relations data. The seeker connectivity data includes a first level seeker association data and a first level seeker relations data. The connectivity data can be obtained from a variety of sources including contacts databases and third party service providers. Third party service providers include social networks and information aggregators. | 07-31-2014 |
Philip Yuan Chen, Toronto CA
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20150286787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING HEALTHCARE - Systems for automated transmission of communications to a patient following clinical treatment comprising: electronic datastores storing: a clinical profile reflective of characteristics of (i) the patient; and (ii) clinical treatment undergone by the patient; a response profile reflective of characteristics of responses by the patient to past communications; and a communication modality profile reflective of characteristics of communication channels or devices available for transmission of communications; communication interfaces associated with respective communication channels or devices; processors in communication with electronic datastores, the processors configured for: generating a communication to the patient based on the clinical profile, the communication providing a recommendation or inquiry to the patient; selecting communication channels or devices based on at least one of (i) the clinical profile and (ii) the response profile; and transmitting the generated communication to the patient by way of the communication interface associated with the selected communication channel or device. | 10-08-2015 |
Qun Chen, Toronto CA
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20090198615 | Method, Device, and System for Completing On-Line Financial Transaction - A method for conducting a secure transaction over a network includes the steps of receiving a price and a transaction identifier from a merchant, the transaction identifier identifying a purchase selection made by a user, receiving a user identifier from a user, receiving a financial institution selection from the user, initiating a communication session with the selected financial institution, receiving a financial-institution user-identifier from the user, communicating the financial-institution user-identifier to the selected financial institution, communicating to the selected financial institution a request to transfer funds, receiving the funds from the selected financial institution, and sending the funds to the merchant. | 08-06-2009 |
20100223152 | METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR COMPLETING ON-LINE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A method for conducting a secure transaction over a network includes the steps of receiving a price and a transaction identifier from a merchant, the transaction identifier identifying a purchase selection made by a user, receiving a user identifier from a user, receiving a financial institution selection from the user, initiating a communication session with the selected financial institution, receiving a financial-institution user-identifier from the user, communicating the financial-institution user-identifier to the selected financial institution, communicating to the selected financial institution a request to transfer funds, receiving the funds from the selected financial institution, and sending the funds to the merchant. | 09-02-2010 |
Si Chen, Toronto CA
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20140370615 | USE OF OPTICALLY ANISOTROPIC PARTICLES - This invention relates to the use of optically anisotropic particles in order to non-destructively test or determine physical system parameters and/or the microscopic structure of systems. The mobility of the optically anisotropic particles is used to examine physical system parameters and/or the microscopic structure of systems. To this end, particle mobility is measured via an optical system. | 12-18-2014 |
Wang Dong Chen, Toronto CA
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20090077342 | METHOD TO ACHIEVE PARTIAL STRUCTURE ALIGNMENT - A computer-implemented method including receiving a set of data having a mapping. The set of data has groups of subsets of data. The mapping describes in what order the groups of subsets of data are to be stored in a memory. The mapping also describes the offsets of the groups of subsets of data in the memory. The mapping is not changed when the set of data is stored in the memory. The method also includes determining a starting address for the set of data. The starting address corresponds to an address in the memory. The starting address is determined such that an optimum number of subsets of data in the groups of subsets of data are aligned. The method also includes storing the set of data in the memory, wherein the mapping is unaffected when the set of data is stored in the memory. | 03-19-2009 |
Weihsu Chen, Toronto CA
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20150093410 | Stimulation of An Immune Response By Cationic Lipids - The present invention provides compositions and methods for stimulating an immune response using cationic lipids alone or in combination with antigens. | 04-02-2015 |
Weihsu Claire Chen, Toronto CA
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20130164364 | LIPOSOME TARGETING COMPOUNDS AND RELATED USES - The present invention provides liposome targeting compounds for targeting cells expressing sialic acid binding Ig-like lectin (Siglec). The liposome compounds typically comprise a binding moiety that is a glycan ligand of the Siglec on the target cell. The liposome compounds also incorporate or encapsulate a biological agent (e.g., an antigen or a therapeutic agent) that can be delivered to the target cell to modulate or kill the target cell. The invention also provides methods of using the liposome targeting compounds for targeted delivery of antigen and for modulating immune cells or immune responses. | 06-27-2013 |
Xinwu Chen, Toronto CA
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20140331114 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR OBTAINING AND SHARING PARTIAL CONTENT OF A WEBPAGE - A method and apparatus for obtaining partial content of a webpage and a method and apparatus for sharing partial content of a webpage. An image of an area on the webpage selected by a user is captured. Linkable elements existing in the area and positions of respective linkable elements in the area are acquired. A HTML fragment is generated based on the image, the linkable elements and their positions in the area as the obtained partial content of the webpage. By virtue of the method and apparatus, Only interested partial content of the webpage can be shared by sharers, and receivers can not only view the partial content of the webpage exactly same with what the sharers view, but also access hyperlinks on this partial content of the webpage directly in a web browser. | 11-06-2014 |
Zhe Chen, Toronto CA
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20130246238 | Investment Portfolio Exchange System and Method - The present invention discloses a method, and apparatus for a computer-implemented financial investment system that permits investors to exchange their portfolios and trading activities of the portfolios via Internet. A registered user's portfolio contains financial products and trading activities of the financial products. A user can publish his/her portfolio and the portfolio's trading activities. A user can view other user's portfolios and the trading activities of the portfolios. The platform facilitates trading portfolio and trading idea exchanges among registered users. | 09-19-2013 |
Zhu Chen, Toronto CA
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20140023939 | CORE-SHELL STRUCTURED BIFUNCTIONAL CATALYSTS FOR METAL AIR BATTERY/FUEL CELL - The present invention relates to a bifunctional catalyst for use with air metal batteries and fuel cell. The bifunctional catalyst comprising a core and a shell, where the core comprises a metal oxide and the shell comprises a carbon nanostructure. In a further aspect the bifunctional catalyst is catalytically active for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions. | 01-23-2014 |