Cheng, FL
Ana M. Cheng, Odessa, FL US
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20080198829 | Mechanism for Automatic Network Formation and Medium Access Coordination - The invention provides a set of mechanisms by which a wireless mobile mesh node equipped with a directional antenna may self form and self adapt its steady-state communications schedule. A link establishment handshake is carried out over an ongoing subtemplate-based discovery scan. During time not reserved for steady-state communications with previously discovered neighbors, nodes continue to search for an establish links with new neighbors. Initial and subsequent bandwidth allocation protocols may be utilized to allow peer nodes to coordinate communication opportunities between the peer nodes without impacting or having knowledge about reservations for communications with other peers. The link establishment and initial bandwidth allocation protocols may be piggy-backed for readily establishing an initial steady-state schedule with a peer upon link establishment without impact on previous steady state reservations by other nodes or on ongoing link establishment attempts elsewhere. | 08-21-2008 |
20120044834 | Mechanism for Automatic Network Formation and Medium Access Coordination - The invention provides a set of mechanisms by which a wireless mobile mesh node equipped with a directional antenna may self form and self adapt its steady-state communications schedule. A link establishment handshake is carried out over an ongoing subtemplate-based discovery scan. During time not reserved for steady-state communications with previously discovered neighbors, nodes continue to search for an establish links with new neighbors. Initial and subsequent bandwidth allocation protocols may be utilized to allow peer nodes to coordinate communication opportunities between the peer nodes without impacting or having knowledge about reservations for communications with other peers. The link establishment and initial bandwidth allocation protocols may be piggy-backed for readily establishing an initial steady-state schedule with a peer upon link establishment without impact on previous steady state reservations by other nodes or on ongoing link establishment attempts elsewhere. | 02-23-2012 |
20130188524 | Mechanism for Automatic Network Formation and Medium Access Coordination - The invention provides a set of mechanisms by which a wireless mobile mesh node equipped with a directional antenna may self form and self adapt its steady-state communications schedule. A link establishment handshake is carried out over an ongoing subtemplate-based discovery scan. During time not reserved for steady-state communications with previously discovered neighbors, nodes continue to search for an establish links with new neighbors. Initial and subsequent bandwidth allocation protocols may be utilized to allow peer nodes to coordinate communication opportunities between the peer nodes without impacting or having knowledge about reservations for communications with other peers. The link establishment and initial bandwidth allocation protocols may be piggy-backed for readily establishing an initial steady-state schedule with a peer upon link establishment without impact on previous steady state reservations by other nodes or on ongoing link establishment attempts elsewhere. | 07-25-2013 |
Hai-Ping Cheng, Gainesville, FL US
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20130273446 | HYDROGEN OXIDATION AND GENERATION OVER CARBON FILMS - An electrode comprises an acid treated, cathodically cycled carbon-comprising film or body. The carbon consists of single walled nanotubes (SWNTs), pyrolytic graphite, microcrystalline graphitic, any carbon that consists of more than 99% sp | 10-17-2013 |
Haiyung Cheng, Coral Springs, FL US
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20140121178 | METHOD AND IMPROVED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING THE ABSORPTION OF AN ESTER PRODRUG - The present invention relates to a method and an improved composition for improving the absorption of an ester prodrug in a subject. The method includes co-administering to the subject an effective amount of the ester prodrug or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, and a sufficient amount of adjuvant to impede a carboxylesterase-mediated hydrolysis of the ester prodrug in vivo, wherein the adjuvant is selected from the gnzup consisting of triacetin, triethyl citrate and a combination of both. The present invention also relates to a method for impeding carboxylesterase-mediated hydrolysis of esters, including ester prodrugs. | 05-01-2014 |
Hui-Chuan Cheng, Oviedo, FL US
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20120113357 | Transmissive Liquid Crystal Display with Reflective Mode - Method, system and device for a transflective liquid crystal display with both transmissive and reflective functions is realized by using a transflective component into a transmissive LCD. The transflective component can be a transparent substrate with patterned reflectors on one surface and repetitive patterned lenses or prisms formed on the opposite surface facing the backlight unit. The transparent areas substantially allow the optical beams to pass through. The light from the backlight is refracted or focused by the optical structures onto the transparent areas or apertures of other surface, thus a substantial amount of backlight transmits to the LC for light modulation for different gray levels. For the incident ambient light incident on the transflective component, the majority is reflected back to the viewer by the reflectors on the transflective component, and the remainder transmits the transflective component to the backlight unit and be recycled to be used again. | 05-10-2012 |
Hui-Chuan Cheng, Cooper City, FL US
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20150222884 | MULTI-FOCAL DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise a scanning device for scanning one or more frames of image data. The scanning device may be communicatively coupled to an image source to receive the image data. The system may further comprise a variable focus element (VFE) operatively coupled to the scanning device for focusing the one or more frames of image data on an intermediate image plane, wherein the intermediate image plane is aligned to one of a plurality of switchable screens. The plurality of switchable screens may spread light associated with the intermediate image plane to specific viewing distances. The system may also comprise viewing optics operatively coupled to the plurality of switchable screens to relay the one or more frames of image data. | 08-06-2015 |
20150346495 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING FOCAL PLANES IN VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise a spatial light modulator operatively coupled to an image source for projecting light associated with one or more frames of image data, and a variable focus element (VFE) for varying a focus of the projected light such that a first frame of image data is focused at a first depth plane, and a second frame of image data is focused at a second depth plane, and wherein a distance between the first depth plane and the second depth plane is fixed. | 12-03-2015 |
Hui-Chuan Cheng, Orlando, FL US
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20150036080 | Optical Film and Display Device Having the Same - An optical film and a display device having the same are provided. The optical film has a light input face, a light output face opposite to the light input face, and a light-output structure disposed on the light output face. The light-output structure includes a plurality of light output microstructures such as prisms disposed side by side along a first direction on the light output face. Each prism has a first quadrilateral cross section parallel to the first direction. A first side of the quadrilateral cross section is connected to the light output face and includes a first angle with the light output face, wherein the first angles of the prisms continuously arranged have angle values varying in a periodic manner. | 02-05-2015 |
Kam Yee Karen Cheng, Jacksonville, FL US
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20160111017 | VIRTUAL MIRROR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY TRAINING AND/OR SUPPORTING CONTACT LENS USERS - Systems and methods are provided to assist a user with contact lens usage. The system includes a virtualization apparatus on a communication device for use by the contact lens user. The virtualization apparatus includes a front mirror with optical sensor and a side mirror in reflective communication with another optical sensor. The mirrors reflect images of the contact lens user during a contact lens training and support session and the user communication device communicates with a remote trainer or compliance monitor. The method is directed to a trainer or compliance monitor remotely training or monitoring a contact lens user utilizing the systems in accordance with the principles of the invention. | 04-21-2016 |
Qigan Cheng, Tampa, FL US
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20140107333 | POLYHEDRAL CAGE-CONTAINING METALLOPORPHYRIN FRAMEWORKS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USING - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide compositions including metal-organic polyhedrons, metalloporphyrin framework structures, methods of making these, methods of using these, and the like. | 04-17-2014 |
Qunfeng Cheng, Tallahassee, FL US
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20100227155 | NANOSCALE FIBER FILMS, COMPOSITES, AND METHODS FOR ALIGNMENT OF NANOSCALE FIBERS BY MECHANICAL STRETCHING - Methods for aligning nanoscale fibers are provided. One method comprises providing a network of nanoscale fibers and mechanically stretching the network of nanoscale fibers in a first direction. The network of nanoscale fibers is substantially devoid of a liquid. A network of aligned nanoscale fibers and a composite comprising a network of aligned nanoscale fibers are also provided. | 09-09-2010 |
Sam Xianjun Cheng, Gainesville, FL US
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20150290243 | Materials and Methods for Prevention and Treatment of Diarrhea and Inflammation in the Gastrointestinal Tract - The present invention pertains to the use of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR)-activating nutrients (designated as “CaSR-based nutrients”) for the prevention and/or treatment of diarrheal diseases and inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. In one embodiment, the current invention is formulated for oral administration. The anti-diarrheal composition of the present invention is useful for treating diarrheal and gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions in infants and young children. | 10-15-2015 |
Shaoji Cheng, Gainesville, FL US
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20100119533 | Polynucleotides and Polypeptides Identified by IVIAT Screening and Methods of Use | 05-13-2010 |
Shuo Cheng, Gainesville, FL US
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20110121659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY AC/DC CONVERSION OF LOW VOLTAGE INPUT - Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for providing a low-power AC/DC converter designed to operate with very low input voltage amplitudes. Specific embodiments can operate with input voltages less than or equal to 1 V, less than or equal to 200 mV, and as low as 20 mV, respectively. Embodiments of the subject low-power AC/DC converter can be utilized in magnetic induction energy harvester systems. With reference to a specific embodiment, a maximum efficiency of 92% was achieved for a 1 V input, and efficiencies exceeding 70% were achieved for a 200 mV input. A specific embodiment functioned properly when connected to a magnetic energy harvester device operating below 200 mV input. | 05-26-2011 |
20110140458 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOTIONAL/VIBRATIONAL ENERGY HARVESTING VIA ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION USING A MAGNET ARRAY - Embodiments of the subject invention pertain to a method and apparatus for vibrational energy harvesting via electromagnetic induction using a magnet array. Specific embodiments of the subject invention incorporate at least one conductive coil and at least one magnet array. Magnets used in such magnet arrays can be permanent magnets of various shapes, such as arc-shaped, square, rectangular, wedge, or trapezoidal. These magnet arrays can then be, for example, circular, hexagonal, rectangular, or square in external shape and create various types of internal magnetic fields, such as dipole, quadrupole, hexapole, or octapole magnetic fields. Through use of a magnet array, embodiments of the invention can increase the strength of magnetic fields by approximately 10 times compared to typical vibrational energy harvesters. The 10 time increase in the strength of the magnetic fields can result in up to a 100-fold increase in power. Preferably, the magnetic fields created by the subject device are substantially, if not completely, enclosed within the device. | 06-16-2011 |
20120020117 | ELECTROMECHANICAL INDUCTORS AND TRANSFORMERS - Devices and systems for power electronic circuits are provided. Embodiments of the present invention enable high density inductive energy storage by using electromechanical coupling between an electrically conducting inductive element and a mechanical resonator to passively store energy via both electromagnetic and mechanical mechanisms. A microelectromechanical inductor (MEMI) is provided utilizing a magnet and a conductor. In a specific embodiment, the MEMI includes a permanent magnet on a compliant layer centrally disposed within a spiral coil. In a further embodiment, a second coil is provided near the magnet to provide a resonating transducer. | 01-26-2012 |
20130241309 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER VIA ELECTRODYNAMIC COUPLING - Wireless power transmission (WPT) systems are provided. According to an embodiment, the WPT system uses one or more power transmitting coils and a receiver for electromagnetically coupled wireless power transfer. The electrodynamic receiver can be in the form of an electrodynamic transducer where a magnet is allowed to oscillate near a receiving coil to induce a voltage in the receiving coil, a piezoelectric transducer where the magnet causes a vibrating structure with a piezoelectric layer to move, an electrostatic transducer where movement of the magnet causes a capacitor plate to move, or a combination thereof. An alternating magnetic field from the transmitting coil(s) excites the magnet in the receiver into mechanical resonance. The vibrating magnet then functions similar to an energy harvester to induce voltage/current on an internal coil, piezoelectric material, or variable capacitor. Embodiments utilize magnetic coupling and electromechanical resonance for safe, spatially distributed, low-frequency power delivery to portable devices. | 09-19-2013 |
20140092633 | ELECTROMECHANICAL INDUCTORS AND TRANSFORMERS - Devices and systems for power electronic circuits are provided. Embodiments of the present invention enable high density inductive energy storage by using electromechanical coupling between an electrically conducting inductive element and a mechanical resonator to passively store energy via both electromagnetic and mechanical mechanisms. A microelectromechanical inductor (MEMI) is provided utilizing a magnet and a conductor. In a specific embodiment, the MEMI includes a permanent magnet on a compliant layer centrally disposed within a spiral coil. In a further embodiment, a second coil is provided near the magnet to provide a resonating transducer. | 04-03-2014 |
20140347902 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY AC/DC CONVERSION OF LOW VOLTAGE INPUT - Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for providing a low-power AC/DC converter designed to operate with very low input voltage amplitudes. Specific embodiments can operate with input voltages less than or equal to 1 V, less than or equal to 200 mV, and as low as 20 mV, respectively. Embodiments of the subject low-power AC/DC converter can be utilized in magnetic induction energy harvester systems. With reference to a specific embodiment, a maximum efficiency of 92% was achieved for a 1 V input, and efficiencies exceeding 70% were achieved for a 200 mV input. A specific embodiment functioned properly when connected to a magnetic energy harvester device operating below 200 mV input. | 11-27-2014 |
Sonia Cheng, Deerfield Beach, FL US
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20150127812 | CAPACITY FORECASTING BASED ON CAPACITY POLICIES AND TRANSACTIONS - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method and technique for capacity forecasting is disclosed. The method includes: storing, in a memory, resource data associated with an environment, the resource data comprising inventory information of applications, processing resources and storage resources of the environment; and providing a ledger module executable by a processor unit to: create a capacity-associated transaction; identify and link at least one of an application, processing resource and storage resource to the transaction from the resource data; determine an initiation time and duration associated with the transaction; and forecast a change in capacity of at least one linked storage resource for the transaction and a time of the change in capacity. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127920 | CAPACITY FORECASTING BASED ON CAPACITY POLICIES AND TRANSACTIONS - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system and technique for capacity forecasting is disclosed. The system includes a host having a processor unit and a memory. Resource data stored associated with an environment is stored in the memory, the resource data comprising inventory information of applications, processing resources and storage resources of the environment. A ledger module is executable by a processor unit to: create a capacity-associated transaction; identify and link at least one of an application, processing resource and storage resource to the transaction from the resource data; determine an initiation time and duration associated with the transaction; and forecast a change in capacity of at least one linked storage resource for the transaction and a time of the change in capacity. | 05-07-2015 |
Xiaoyu Cheng, Gainesville, FL US
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20140139385 | FOLDED PATCH ANTENNA PLATFORM - Various systems and methods are provided for folded patch antennas. In one embodiment, among others, a folded patch antenna includes a patch disposed on an outer side of a flexible substrate and a ground plane disposed on an inner side of the flexible substrate opposite the patch. The flexible substrate is folded to form an enclosed cavity defined by the inner side of the flexible substrate. The ground plane may provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding of the cavity. In another embodiment, among others, a folded patch antenna platform includes a flexible substrate, a folded patch antenna, and a transceiver mounted on the flexible substrate. The folded patch antenna includes a patch communicatively coupled to the transceiver and a ground plane, which are disposed on opposite sides of the flexible substrate. | 05-22-2014 |
20140248574 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ORAL PROSTHETIC SYSTEM - Various methods and systems are provided for multifunctional denture systems. In one example, among others, a multifunctional oral prosthetic system includes an oral prosthetic device that may be located in an oral cavity. The oral prosthetic device includes a plurality of sensors and an internal module in communication with the plurality of sensors. The internal module is configured to provide sensor data corresponding to at least one of the plurality of sensors to an external processing unit when located in an oral cavity. | 09-04-2014 |
20150305671 | SMART DIAGNOSTIC MOUTH GUARD SYSTEM - Various examples are provided for a smart mouth guard for diagnosis, quantification, and/or management of e.g., bruxism. In one example, among others, a diagnostic mouth guard includes a plurality of pressure sensors and processing circuitry configured to provide pressure sensor data to an external processing unit when located in an oral cavity. The diagnostic mouth guard may also include temperature, pH and/or inertia sensors. In another example, a system includes the diagnostic mouth guard and the external processing unit such as, e.g., a smart phone, table or computer. The diagnostic mouth guard can communicate with the external processing unit over a wireless channel. | 10-29-2015 |
20160111775 | DUAL FUNCTION HELIX ANTENNA - Various examples are provided for a helix antenna with dual functionality, in one embodiment, among others, a helix antenna includes a flexible substrate and a copper trace disposed on a side of the flexible substrate at a tilting angle (Θ). Turns of the helix antenna are formed from the copper trace by wrapping the flexible substrate. In another embodiment, a system includes a helix antenna, a radio frequency (RF) communication circuit coupled to a first end of the helix antenna, and a low frequency (LF) power transmission circuit coupled to the first end of the helix antenna. The RF communication circuit can process RF signals received by the helix antenna and the LF power transmission circuit can regulate LF voltage induced in the helix antenna. | 04-21-2016 |
Xiufang Cheng, Weston, FL US
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20090004284 | Controlled release tamsulosin hydrochloride formulation - The present invention relates to a controlled release pellet of tamsulosin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts that comprise an inert starting seed or core. | 01-01-2009 |
Xiu Xiu Cheng, Weston, FL US
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20090004284 | Controlled release tamsulosin hydrochloride formulation - The present invention relates to a controlled release pellet of tamsulosin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts that comprise an inert starting seed or core. | 01-01-2009 |
20090081286 | Extended release venlafaxine formulation - A controlled release dosage form of venlafaxine that comprises an immediate release pellet and an extended release pellet. | 03-26-2009 |
20090123535 | Oral Controlled Release Formulation for Sedatives and Hypnotic Agents - The present invention relates to a novel controlled release dosage form that releases therapeutic amounts of a sedative or hypnotic agent rapidly after administration and maintains therapeutic levels for about eight hours after administration. | 05-14-2009 |
20110165234 | EXTENDED RELEASE VENLAFAXINE FORMULATION - A controlled release dosage form of venlafaxine that comprises an immediate release pellet and an extended release pellet. | 07-07-2011 |
20110195119 | CONTROLLED RELEASE METFORMIN FORMULATIONS - Sustained release pharmaceutical formulations comprising an antihyperglycemic drug or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed. The formulations provide therapeutic plasma levels of the antihyperglycemic drug to a human patient over a 24 hour period after administration. | 08-11-2011 |
Xiu Xiu Cheng, Davie, FL US
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20100278926 | Controlled Release Oral Dosage Form - A once a day bupropion salt formulation is disclosed. | 11-04-2010 |
20110268799 | ORAL CONTROLLED RELEASE DOSAGE FORM - A dosage form that provides a controlled release solid dosage form for the oral administration of a central nervous system stimulant, preferably methylphenidate hydrochloride. | 11-03-2011 |
20130022678 | ORAL CONTROLLED RELEASE DOSAGE FORM - A dosage form that provides a controlled release solid dosage form for the oral administration of a central nervous system stimulant, preferably methylphenidate hydrochloride. | 01-24-2013 |