Freitas, CA
Barry Freitas, Livermore, CA US
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20110235669 | ENHANCED VBASIS LASER DIODE PACKAGE - A substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface is provided. The substrate includes a plurality of v-grooves formed in the upper surface. Each v-groove includes a first side and a second side perpendicular to the first side. A laser diode bar assembly is disposed within each of the v-grooves and attached to the first side. The laser diode bar assembly includes a first adhesion layer disposed on the first side of the v-groove, a metal plate attached to the first adhesion layer, a second adhesion layer disposed over the metal plate, and a laser diode bar attached to the second adhesion layer. The laser diode bar has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) substantially similar to that of the metal plate. | 09-29-2011 |
David A. Freitas, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20100156466 | Implementing Power Savings in HSS Clock-Gating Circuit - A power saving clock-gating method and a power saving clock-gating circuit for implementing power savings in High Speed Serializer-deserializer (HSS) cores, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. The power saving clock-gating circuit includes a clock gate signal used to initiate the starting and stopping of the C2 clocks. The clock gate signal is applied to a first latch of plurality of current-mode logic latches in a clock gate aligner block, which provides clock gate aligned signal to synchronously start a C2 clock generator. A power savings logic circuit generates a power down signal to turn off the plurality of current-mode latches and predefined clock buffers after the C2 clocks have been started, and then responsive to a changed state of the clock gate signal to turn on the predefined clock buffers and the plurality of current-mode logic latches to begin another synchronous start operation. | 06-24-2010 |
Frank Freitas, Berkeley, CA US
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20100205080 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSACTIONS - A system and method may include a central security transaction-assisting machine receiving from at least a subset of a plurality of system participants initial orders to buy and sell a security; a processor of the machine matching at least a subset of the initial buy orders to at least a subset of the initial sell orders based at least on quantity; the processor forming an order block of at least a subset of the matched orders; responsive to a threshold volume of matching orders being reached, the central machine broadcasting a cross announcement to each of the plurality of participants, where the cross announcement indicates a beginning of a time window during which further matching orders to buy and sell quantities of the security are presentable for inclusion in the order block; and, at an end of the time window, executing the order block. | 08-12-2010 |
James Freitas, San Ramon, CA US
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20140275756 | 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 improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 09-18-2014 |
Jason Freitas, Long Beach, CA US
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20140372860 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING PAPER FORMS TO AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT - A system and method for creating and managing electronic forms is described. The system includes a processor configured to receive an image of a form and receive, via a network interface, form template information specifying at least a first input field. The form template information includes a first input field type selection and first field location information for the first input field. The first input field type is selected from a plurality of input field types and the first field location information is defined relative to the image. The processor stores the form template information within a memory. The electronic form is configured to be rendered by superimposing a representation of the first input field over the image of the form. | 12-18-2014 |
20140380141 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING PAPER FORMS TO AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT - A system and method for creating and managing electronic forms is described. The system includes a processor configured to receive an image of a form and receive, via a network interface, form template information specifying at least a first input field. The form template information includes a first input field type selection and first field location information for the first input field. The first input field type is selected from a plurality of input field types and the first field location information is defined relative to the image. The processor stores the form template information within a memory. The electronic form is configured to be rendered by superimposing a representation of the first input field over the image of the form. | 12-25-2014 |
Mark Freitas, San Diego, CA US
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20160114820 | RAIL VEHICLE EVENT DETECTION AND RECORDING SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to a system and method for detecting and recording rail vehicle events. The system comprises one or more cameras, one or more sensors, non-transient electronic storage, one or more physical computer processors, and/or other components. The one or more cameras may be configured to acquire visual information representing a rail vehicle environment. The one or more sensors may be configured to generate output signals conveying operation information related to operation of the rail vehicle. The non-transient electronic storage may be configured to store electronic information. The one or more physical computer processors may be configured to detect rail vehicle events based on the output signals and facilitate electronic storage of the visual information and the operation information for a period of time that includes the rail vehicle event in the non-transient electronic storage. | 04-28-2016 |
Pedro Freitas, San Francisco, CA US
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20090034935 | Methods and Apparatus for Client Aggregation of Television Programming in a Networked Personal Video Recording System - A networked personal video recording (“PVR”) system couples a plurality of clients to one or more PVR media servers over a network. One or more PVR media servers include television tuners to tune television signals. A storage medium buffers the television signals to implement PVR functionality. For example, the PVR media server records television programs for clients. Clients are assigned to television tuners, and the clients display television programs received at the assigned tuner. The network transfers the buffered television signals to the clients. | 02-05-2009 |
20090254950 | Home media network - According to one embodiment, a method is described. The method includes receiving a request at a control module from a first remote device to access media data from a storage management module and determining that a first user is requesting access to the data based upon a first remote identification (ID). The method further includes opening a second stream between the playback module and the storage management module and receiving the data at the playback module. | 10-08-2009 |
20090307658 | Methods and apparatus for rendering user interfaces and display information on remote client devices - A user interface is implemented on a client device remote from a host device. The host device operates an application program that implements a user interface, such as an electronic programming guide or a guide for a personal video recorder, that permits a user to control at least one target device. The host device transfers to the client device an identification of at least one scene. In general, a scene defines an abstract layout for at least one screen display of the user interface. The client device generates at least one screen display for the scene based on its interpretation of the scene. The client device then displays the screen as an implementation of the user interface. Thereafter, a user initiates, using the client device, an operation to control the target device. In response, the target device performs the operation. The host device may also display information at a client device. For example, the host device may transmit information about a media currently playing at the client device. | 12-10-2009 |
20100074600 | NETWORKED PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM - A networked personal video recording (“PVR”) system couples a plurality of clients to one or more PVR media servers over a network. One or more PVR media servers include television tuners to tune television signals. A storage medium buffers the television signals to implement PVR functionality. For example, the PVR media server records television programs for clients. Clients are assigned to television tuners, and the clients display television programs received at the assigned tuner. The network transfers the buffered television signals to the clients. | 03-25-2010 |
20140201636 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING USER INTERFACES AND DISPLAY INFORMATION ON REMOTE CLIENT DEVICES - A user interface is implemented on a client device remote from a host device. The host device operates an application program that implements a user interface, such as an electronic programming guide or a guide for a personal video recorder, that permits a user to control at least one target device. The host device transfers to the client device an identification of at least one scene. In general, a scene defines an abstract layout for at least one screen display of the user interface. The client device generates at least one screen display for the scene based on its interpretation of the scene. The client device then displays the screen as an implementation of the user interface. Thereafter, a user initiates, using the client device, an operation to control the target device. In response, the target device performs the operation. The host device may also display information at a client device For example, the host device may transmit information about a media currently playing at the client device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140219631 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLIENT AGGREGATION OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMING IN A NETWORKED PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM - A networked personal video recording (“PVR”) system couples a plurality of clients to one or more PVR media servers over a network. One or more PVR media servers include television tuners to tune television signals. A storage medium buffers the television signals to implement PVR functionality. For example, the PVR media server records television programs for clients. Clients are assigned to television tuners, and the clients display television programs received at the assigned tuner. The network transfers the buffered television signals to the clients. | 08-07-2014 |
Richard F. Freitas, San Martin, CA US
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20130338998 | PROGRAMMABLE REGULAR EXPRESSION AND CONTEXT FREE GRAMMAR MATCHER - A regular expression matcher system, including: a deterministic finite state machine (DFSM); a ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) matcher to compare a word stored at the TCAM matcher to an input stream, wherein the word determines a state-to-state transition of the DFSM from a comparison result; a programmable logic connected to an output of the TCAM matcher to identify a next state in the DFSM based on the comparison result; a state register to update a current state of the DFSM to the next state; and a collection data structure coupled to the TCAM matcher and the programmable logic to store a sequence of required state transitions for the DFSM, wherein the programmable logic determines a next required state transition to be matched from the sequence. | 12-19-2013 |
Sam Freitas, Stockton, CA US
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20100215814 | PREMIXED BLOODY MARY WITH ALCOHOL - A premix Bloody Mary cocktail is disclosed herein comprising: tomato juice; alcohol, preferably vodka; spices; wherein the tomato juice and alcohol are premixed homogenously with the spices and sealingly-stored within a single compartment beverage container as either a single serving portion or a multiple serving portion. A method of premixing and purveying of a Bloody Mary cocktail is also disclosed herein. The present invention provides a convenient means whereby a consumer may enjoy a premixed Bloody Mary cocktail and avoid the time and mess involved in making such a drink. | 08-26-2010 |
Stephen G. Freitas, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090278266 | DESUPERHEATER SPRAY NOZZLE - An improved valve element for a spray nozzle assembly of a steam desuperheating device that is configured to spray cooling water into a flow of superheated steam in a generally uniformly distributed spray pattern. The valve element comprises a valve body and an elongate valve stem that is integrally attached to the valve body and extends axially therefrom. The valve body itself comprises a nozzle cone which is integrally connected to the valve stem, and defines an outer surface. Integrally formed on a bottom surface of the nozzle cone is a hub having multiple ribs protruding therefrom. Integrally connected to each of the ribs is a generally circular fracture ring. The fracture ring is disposed in spaced relation to the lower edge of the nozzle cone which circumvents the bottom surface thereof. In this regard, a series of windows are formed in the valve body, with each window being framed by a segment of the lower edge of the nozzle cone, an adjacent pair of the ribs, and a segment of the top edge of the fracture ring. | 11-12-2009 |
Stephen Gerald Freitas, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20140091485 | NOZZLE DESIGN FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ATTEMPERATORS - An improved spray nozzle assembly for use in a steam desuperheating device that is adapted to spray cooling water into a flow of superheated steam. The nozzle assembly is of simple construction with relatively few components, and thus requires a minimal amount of maintenance. In addition, the nozzle assembly is specifically configured to, among other things, prevent thermal shock to prescribed internal structural components thereof, to prevent “sticking” of a valve element thereof, and to create a substantially uniformly distributed spray of cooling water for spraying into a flow of superheated steam in order to reduce the temperature of the steam. | 04-03-2014 |
20140091486 | NOZZLE DESIGN FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ATTEMPERATORS - An improved spray nozzle assembly for use in a steam desuperheating device that is adapted to spray cooling water into a flow of superheated steam. The nozzle assembly is of simple construction with relatively few components, and thus requires a minimal amount of maintenance. In addition, the nozzle assembly is specifically configured to, among other things, prevent thermal shock to prescribed internal structural components thereof, to prevent “sticking” of a valve element thereof, and to create a substantially uniformly distributed spray of cooling water for spraying into a flow of superheated steam in order to reduce the temperature of the steam. | 04-03-2014 |
Steven Freitas, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20080210326 | Control Valve with Vortex Chambers - A fluid flow control valve comprises a plurality of vortex, fluid pressure reduction chambers | 09-04-2008 |
Zachariah A. Freitas, Escondido, CA US
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20130173419 | RECOMMENDING REPEATED TRANSACTIONS - A computer implemented web-based system and computer implemented web-based method is disclosed for recording, repeated transactions of objects or groups of objects by subjects, utilizing the duration between transactions to predict the next transaction time of an object by a subject, and recommending the object to the subject based on the predicted next transaction time. The system can also classify object according to their replenishment behavior and make product recommendations based on the class of objects a subject shows interest in. Objects include movies, books, songs, commercial products, news articles, advertisements or any other type of content or physical item. The system has application in personalization, behavioral targeting, Internet retailing, and interactive radio, to name but a few applications. | 07-04-2013 |