Ming, US
Dong Ming, Redmond, WA US
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20130080603 | Fault Tolerant External Application Server - A fault tolerant external application server. The external application server is a web based system that allows a user of a client computing device to work with a file over a network via a general client application communicating with a host. The host brokers the functionality and provides a platform for interacting with the external application server. The external application server is implemented as a server farm. A fault tolerant farm system combines latent configuration replication between farm members, interchangeable farm members, and optional health monitoring to allow the external application server farm to provide on-the-fly configuration while maintaining full functionality without requiring a real time state management database. | 03-28-2013 |
20130191720 | Collaborative Communication in a Web Application - A document accessible on a network may be opened by multiple users. A user may use a thin client application to access the document, wherein an image of the document and XML data including comments and locations of the comments in the document. Hint icons are displayed in the document where comments are anchored. Upon selection of a hint, an HTML comments pane may be displayed to a side of the document, exposing comments and replies to comments currently stored in the document. The comments pane may be scrolled to the comment associated with the selected hint. Additionally, highlighting may be provided over elements in the document associated with a selected comment. Comments may be added via the comments pane and saved to the document on the network. Comments and comment location data may be communicated to other clients, allowing for collaborative communication via a thin client application. | 07-25-2013 |
20150286624 | Collaborative Communication in a Web Application - A document accessible on a network may be opened by multiple users. A user may use a thin client application to access the document, wherein an image of the document and XML data including comments and locations of the comments in the document. Hint icons are displayed in the document where comments are anchored. Upon selection of a hint, an HTML comments pane may be displayed to a side of the document, exposing comments and replies to comments currently stored in the document. The comments pane may be scrolled to the comment associated with the selected hint. Additionally, highlighting may be provided over elements in the document associated with a selected comment. Comments may be added via the comments pane and saved to the document on the network. Comments and comment location data may be communicated to other clients, allowing for collaborative communication via a thin client application. | 10-08-2015 |
Erin Christine Ming, San Jose, CA US
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20150221010 | PRODUCT INFORMATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for providing product information at a merchant physical location include a system provider device that updates information in a database about each of a plurality of products in the merchant physical location in real time. A product identifier, which is collected from a first customer device that is associated with a first customer, is received by the system provider device over a network from at least one of a plurality of beacon devices that are located at the merchant physical location. The product identifier is used to retrieve pricing information and inventory information about a first product of the plurality of products in the merchant physical location. The pricing information and the inventory information for the first product are then provided through the network for display on the first customer device. | 08-06-2015 |
Erin Christine Ming, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140149308 | AUTOMATED PACKAGE TRACKING - A system and method are provided herein for tracking packages on a client device. A plurality of messages accessible on the client device may be monitored for information. When certain information, such as shipping and/or status information, is detected within a message of the plurality of messages, such information may be extracted from the message or automatically obtained. A notification may be generated based on the extracted and/or obtained information. The notification may be configured according to user preferences and displayed on the client device. | 05-29-2014 |
Fan Ming, Boise, ID US
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20150192514 | Scatterometry Metrology Methods And Methods Of Modeling Formation Of A Vertical Region Of A Multilayer Semiconductor Substrate To Comprise A Scatterometry Target - A scatterometry target formed relative to an elevationally outermost surface of a substrate includes features having an optical property that is different from that of spaces between the features. The substrate has spaced-apart parallel elongated blocking lines having an optical property different from that of spaces between the blocking lines. The blocking lines are elevationally inward of the target features. The target features and the blocking lines overlap within a same vertical region of the substrate. Polarized electromagnetic radiation having multiple wavelengths is impinged onto the scatterometry target. Pitch of the blocking lines is less than the smallest wavelength of the impinged radiation. The blocking lines reduce spectrum variation to below a detectable level for any polarized electromagnetic radiation passing to elevationally inward of the blocking lines. Electromagnetic radiation that is reflected from the scatterometry target from the impinging is detected, and therefrom a property associated with the target features and/or spaces between the target features is determined. | 07-09-2015 |
Garrett Russell Ming, Bakersfield, CA US
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20150262114 | WORKS TIMING - The system and/or processes described herein are configured to help an entity operating one or more service facilities manage the timing of service jobs across work stations. The entity manages the timing based on receiving, and tracking, job status information received from the work stations. For instance, after receiving the job status information, the entity may implement timing mechanisms to estimate or predict a time when a service job is likely to begin. The entity may also use the timing mechanisms to estimate or predict a time when the service job is likely to be completed. | 09-17-2015 |
20150286979 | JOB LOADER - The systems and/or processes described herein are configured to help an entity operating one or more facilities manage the scheduling and assignment of jobs. The systems and/or processes implement a loading service to manage the scheduling and assignment of jobs based on one or more factors including, but not limited to, a type of service or work to be performed on an item (e.g., an automobile), an initial estimated duration of time to perform the type of service or work, a revised estimated duration of time to perform the type of service or work (e.g., based on technician input), technician schedules, technician skills, technician skill level, and/or one or more labels assigned to a job. Consequently, the loading service is able to help, e.g., via the generation and output of graphical user interfaces, the entity balance the scheduling of appointments for jobs amongst technicians working at one or more facilities. | 10-08-2015 |
Guo-Ii Ming, Clarksville, MD US
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20110136145 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING FUSION AND REPROGRAMMING OF SOMATIC CELLS - The invention features methods for reprogramming somatic cells by treating the cells with one or more agents to induce de-differentiation, in particular by targeting demethylase and methyltransferase genes. The invention also features methods of monitoring somatic cell fusion and reprogramming and methods of identifying agents that alter somatic cell fusion and reprogramming. The invention also features reprogrammed cells and kits. | 06-09-2011 |
20120088812 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING EPIGENETIC DNA DEMETHYLATION AND METHODS OF USE THEREFORE - The invention features compositions and methods for modulating the expression of Gadd45 and the use of such compositions and methods as neuroprotectants, to enhance neurogenesis, and for the treatment of mood disorders. | 04-12-2012 |
Guo-Li Ming, Clarksville, MD US
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20110002944 | Compositions and Methods to Promote Neural Cell Growth - The instant invention provides methods and compositions for promoting neural cell growth by inhibiting myelin associated glycoprotein (MAG)-induced inhibition of axonal regeneration. The invention relates to methods for identifying agents that inhibit MAG-induced inhibition of neural cell growth. Methods for inhibiting myelin associated glycoprotein (MAG)-induced inhibition of neural cell growth in a patient, methods for treating or preventing a MAG-induced disease or disorder of the CNS or PNS, comprising the step of administering at least one of the compositions according to this invention are provided. The invention includes kits comprising one or more agents identified according to the invention. | 01-06-2011 |
20110171230 | Method of Identifying Agents that Promote Axonal Development - The present invention is based on the discovery of a novel function of an FKBP proline isomerases in chemotropic nerve guidance and axon regeneration through gating of TRPC1 channel activity. Accordingly, there are provided methods for identifying an agent that inhibits FKBP52 binding to TRPC1. Also provided are methods for identifying an inhibitor of an FKBP52-TRPC1 signaling pathway by contacting a cell expressing TRPC1 and FKBP52 with a test agent and detecting a change in agonist-induced calcium flux of TRPC1. Further provided are methods of enhancing axonal outgrowth by inhibiting the activity of FKBP52 in a neuronal growth cone, and methods of enhancing axonal regeneration in a subject in need thereof by administering an agent that inhibits the activity of FKBP52. | 07-14-2011 |
Jia Ming, Cupertino, CA US
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20150036669 | Closed-Loop MIMO Systems and Methods - Methods, devices and systems are provided for transmitting and receiving MIMO signals. In one embodiment, transmitting of the MIMO signals involves pre-coding each of at least two data symbols using a respective pre-coding codeword to preclude a corresponding plurality of pre-coded data symbols. A respective signal is transmitted from each of a plurality of antennas, the respective signal including one of the pre-coded signals and at least one pilot for use in channel estimation. The signals collectively further include at least one beacon pilot vector consisting of a respective beacon pilot per antenna, the beacon pilot vector containing contents known to a receiver for use by the receiver in determining the codeword used to pre-code the at least one data signal. | 02-05-2015 |
Jun Ming, Fremont, CA US
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20140118077 | INVERTER CELL FOR A RING OSCILLATOR - An inverter cell for a ring oscillator. The inverter cell includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a first resistor, a second resistor, and a capacitor. A voltage input terminal is connected to gates of the first transistor and the second transistor. A voltage output terminal is connected drains of the first transistor and the second transistor. The first resistor is connected to the source of the first transistor and a first voltage potential. The second resistor is connected to the source of the second transistor and a second voltage potential. The capacitor has a first end directly connected to the source of the first transistor and the first end of the first resistor and a second end directly connected to the source of the second transistor and the first end of the second resistor. | 05-01-2014 |
Ken Jian Ming, San Francisco, CA US
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20080303124 | Lead frame-BGA package with enhanced thermal performance and I/O counts - Methods and apparatus for integrated circuit (IC) packages with improved thermal performance and input/output capabilities are described. An integrated circuit (IC) package includes a leadframe, an IC die, a substrate having opposing first and second surfaces, a first wirebond, and a second wirebond. The leadframe includes a die attach pad having opposing first and second surfaces and a plurality of leads that emanate in an outward direction from the die attach pad. The IC die is coupled to the first surface of the die attach pad. The substrate is coupled to the die attach pad. Contact pads on the first surface of the substrate are electrically connected to bond fingers on the second surface of the substrate. The first wirebond couples a first bond pad on a first surface of the IC die to a bond finger on the second surface of the substrate. The second wirebond couples a second bond pad on the first surface of the IC die to a lead of the plurality of leads. | 12-11-2008 |
Lei Ming, San Jose, CA US
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20130212309 | COMMUNICATION BRIDGING BETWEEN DEVICES VIA MULTIPLE BRIDGE ELEMENTS - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to communication bridging between devices via multiple bridge elements. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a transmitter element to transmit data, and multiple bridge elements, the bridge elements including a first bridge element to receive data from the transmitter element and a second bridge element to provide data to a receiver. The bridge elements provide for one or more of translation of one or more commands for an operation from the transmitter element, wherein translation of commands includes handling of a command intended for the receiver, and pre-fetching of one or more data for the operation from the receiver. | 08-15-2013 |
20140019653 | TRANSMISSION OF MULTIPLE PROTOCOL DATA ELEMENTS VIA A CONNECTOR UTILIZING A DATA TUNNEL - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to transmission of multiple protocol data elements via an interface utilizing a data tunnel over a control channel. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a transmitter or receiver for the transmission or reception of data; a processing element for handling the data of the apparatus; and a connector for the transfer of the data, the connector to connect to a data channel and to connect to a control channel. The processing element is to provide for transfer of data of a first protocol in the control channel, the transfer of data via the control channel including the use of one or more generic commands of the first protocol for the transfer of data of a second protocol. Data of the second protocol is optimized before the data of the second protocol is sent over the first protocol, and the data transfer in the data channel and data transfer in the control channel are simultaneous at least in part. | 01-16-2014 |
Lei Ming, Fremont, CA US
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20120089638 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LATENCY-FREE CONTACTS SEARCH - Systems and methods for performing latency-free contact searches using two-level indexed data structures having decreasing integer sets as identifiers to represent actual contact data. The indexed data structures are stored in distributed memory. Data operations such as intersection and union are performed using the indexed data structures. A binary interval reduction technique is used to quickly move through the data sets looking for common elements for the intersection set, or unique elements to add to the union set. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089647 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LATENCY-FREE DATABASE QUERIES - Systems and methods for performing latency-free database searches using two-level indexed data structures having decreasing integer sets as identifiers to represent actual data. The indexed data structures are stored in distributed memory. Data operations such as intersection and union are performed using the indexed data structures. A binary interval reduction technique is used to quickly move through the data sets looking for common elements for the intersection set, or unique elements to add to the union set. | 04-12-2012 |
20130297654 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING DATABASE ACCESS OBJECTS - Systems and methods are provided for generating database access objects. Metadata associated with a database table is retrieved. The metadata includes a table name, column names, foreign key information, and/or primary key information. Objects are generated. Each object is associated with a corresponding row in the database table and includes fields associated with a corresponding column in the database table. A database access object is generated based on the metadata. The database access object includes relational database code to access data associated with the objects. The database access object is modified. Data associated with an object is accessed based on the modified database access object. | 11-07-2013 |
20140081978 | FACILITATING DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC AND EFFICIENT GENERATION OF SEARCH RESULTS IN AN ON-DEMAND SERVICES ENVIRONMENT - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating distributed data processing for dynamic and efficient generation of search results in a multi-tenant environment according to one embodiment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method includes receiving, at a data processing platform, extracted data occurrences from a database coupled to a server computing device, where each data occurrence may be assigned a classification according to a category. The method may further include mapping values to the data occurrences based on classifications of the data occurrences, mapping prefixes to the data occurrences based on identifying names of the data occurrences, and generating search data based on the mapped values and mapped prefixes, where the search data may represent autosuggestions. | 03-20-2014 |
20150269595 | CONTACT RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON PURCHASE HISTORY - Contact recommendations based on purchase history are described. A system creates a directed graph of nodes in which at least some of the nodes are connected by directed arcs, wherein a directed arc from a first node to a second node represents a conditional probability that previous users who purchased a first contact also purchased a second contact. The system identifies a set of contacts purchased by a current user. The system estimates a prospective purchase probability based on a historical probability that previous users purchased a specific contact and a related probability that previous users who purchased the specific contact also purchased a contact in the set of contacts, for each candidate contact. The system outputs a recommendation for the current user to purchase a recommended candidate contact based on a corresponding prospective purchase probability. | 09-24-2015 |
Li-June Ming, Lutz, FL US
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20150087044 | POLYHEDRAL CAGE-CONTAINING MESOPOROUS METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS AS PLATFORM FOR BIOCATALYSIS, METHODS OF MAKING THESE FRAMEWORKS, AND METHODS OF USING THESE FRAMEWORKS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide compositions including polyhedral mesoporous metal-organic framework including a biomolecule (e.g., enzyme), methods of making these compositions, methods of use, and the like. | 03-26-2015 |
Paul Ming, Redmond, WA US
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20090106822 | Using social networks while respecting access control lists - Techniques are described for use with social networks and associated access information, such as access control lists, indicating which users are allowed to access the social networks. The social networks represent relationships between users. The social networks and access control lists may be represented in a graph which is traversed in connection with performing different operations using the social networks. | 04-23-2009 |
Paul R. C. Ming, Bothell, WA US
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20110225367 | MEMORY CACHE DATA CENTER - A data center system includes a memory cache coupled to a data center controller. The memory cache includes volatile memory and stores data that is persisted in a database in a different data center system that is located remotely from the data center system rather than in the first data center system. The data center controller reads data from the memory cache and writes data to the memory cache. | 09-15-2011 |
Paul Richard Chen Ming, Bothell, WA US
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20090319577 | PROVIDING LOCALIZED INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZED UPDATES FROM A SOCIAL NETWORK SITE TO A DESKTOP APPLICATION - A method of providing updates from a social network to a desktop application is provided. An update is created in an application and if the application has permission, it creates an entry in a recent activity queue. The queue is then subject to analysis to reduce the number of entries in the queue. Subscribers that have permission to receive updates from the publisher and the publishing application then receive updates from the publisher. | 12-24-2009 |
20140108549 | PROVIDING LOCALIZED INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZED UPDATES FROM A SOCIAL NETWORK SITE TO A DESKTOP APPLICATION - A method of providing updates from a social network to a desktop application is provided. An update is created in an application and if the application has permission, it creates an entry in a recent activity queue. The queue is then subject to analysis to reduce the number of entries in the queue. Subscribers that have permission to receive updates from the publisher and the publishing application then receive updates from the publisher. | 04-17-2014 |
Qimin Ming, Richland, WA US
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20100216044 | Air-Cooled Thermal Management for a Fuel Cell Stack - The air-cooled thermal management of a fuel cell stack is disclosed. One disclosed embodiment comprises a cooling plate apparatus for an air-cooled fuel cell stack, where the cooling plate comprises a body configured to receive heat from one or more fuel cells in thermal communication with the body, and airflow channels formed in the body and configured to allow a flow of a cooling air to pass across the body. An insulating structure is disposed in the airflow channels, wherein the insulating structure has decreasing thickness from a cooling air inlet toward a cooling air outlet. | 08-26-2010 |
Shen Xi Ming, Millwood, NY US
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20150294334 | MODELING PROCEDURE COMBINING PURCHASE TRANSACTION DATA WITH SURVEY AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA - Credit card transaction data sources are selectively linked with survey data sources and other external data sources to generate a data model for selected business applications. Transaction data at a customer level or at a geographic level may be linked with the survey data source. A survey data source may be configured for linking with a transaction data source to generate a model for export to external or internal processes. The survey data source may include linkages with the external data sources and/or with other internal data sources. Linkage models based on the transaction data may be incorporated in a financial data product or fed to downstream processes. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294335 | GEO-LEVEL CONSUMER PURCHASE PENETRATION DATA MART - A geographic level purchase penetration data mart provides a comprehensive platform to merge geographic level credit card transaction data with other databases including bureau data, demographic data social media data and economic data. Credit card transaction data sources are selectively linked with survey data sources and other external data sources to generate a data model for selected business applications. The platform facilitates access to a large data set of credit card transaction data, and provides linkage models based on one or more geographic levels and selected business purposes for modeling and influencing consumer behavior at a multi-dimensional and practical level. | 10-15-2015 |
Tingzhen Ming, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140101310 | SEAMLESS ACCESS, EDITING, AND CREATION OF FILES IN A WEB INTERFACE OR MOBILE INTERFACE TO A COLLABORATIVE CLOUD PLATFORM - Systems and methods for seamless access, editing, creating of files in a web or mobile interface to a collaborative cloud platform (e.g., cloud-based file sharing, collaboration and/or storage service) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a file accessed through the web or mobile interface is associated with an “Edit” button/action, or other similar feature. When selected, if an editor or other native application to edit or access the file is not installed, this action can automatically launch the installer and prompt the user to install the editor. If it is installed, this action can launch the native application on the user's computer. | 04-10-2014 |
Wei Ming, Foster City, CA US
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20090194592 | Color Barcode Producing Method and Apparatus, Color Barcode Reading Method and Apparatus and Color Barcode Reproducing Method and Apparatus - A color barcode can record much more amount of information than black white barcode. However, the problem of the color barcode is that it is easy to lose integrity or authenticity in printing and copy generation. This invention provides an apparatus and a method to keep the integrity or authenticity of the color barcode. Such is accomplished by the color reference portion of the color barcode including reference color tiles filled with colors which are used in a data portion of the color barcode and an apparatus and a method for producing, reproducing and reading such color barcode. | 08-06-2009 |
Weihua Ming, Durham, NH US
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20100160548 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DIANHYDROHEXITOL BASED POLYESTER - Process for the production of a polyester by the polycondensation of a mixture comprising isoidide, and a dicarboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid anhydride, wherein the reaction is performed in the melt of the monomers and wherein these monomers are not activated. The polyesters based on one or more of the three isomers of dianhydrohexitol, being isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide, have properties which makes them suitable to be used in powder coatings, toner compositions as well as engineering plastics. The polyesters include a polyester according to the following formula, wherein n ranges from 3 to 300. | 06-24-2010 |
Weihua Ming, Statesboro, GA US
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20150232729 | ANTIFOGGING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Provided herein are antifogging compositions that contain an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinked polymer network derived from an alkylene oxide di(meth)acrylate polymer. The copolymer and the crosslinked polymer network form an interpenetrating polymer network. Typically, the copolymer and the crosslinked polymer network form a semi-interpenetrating polymer network. | 08-20-2015 |
Yagiang Ming, Lexington, KY US
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20090239004 | MEDIA SHEET FOR INKJET PRINTING - Disclosed is a media sheet for inkjet printing. The media sheet includes a porous substrate and a flocculent formulation disposed on the porous substrate. The flocculent formulation includes at least one cationic organic flocculant, at least one organic acid and a solvent. The media sheet used herein helps in improving the printing quality of images generated thereon. Further, methods for preparing such a media sheet that includes the porous substrate and the flocculant formulation disposed on the porous substrate are disclosed. | 09-24-2009 |
Yang Su Ming, Santa Clara, CA US
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20130246644 | WIRELESS ENHANCED PROJECTOR - Described herein are techniques related to a wireless enhanced projector (WEP) that is utilized by one or more devices, such as a mobile phone, a cellular phone, a Smartphone, a personal digital assistant, a tablet computer, and the like. In an implementation, the one or more devices may connect to the WEP through a server device that may be connected and/or integrated with the WEP. In this implementation, at least one of the one or more devices may be configured to be a super-user device (i.e., moderator or administrator device), while the rest of the one or more devices may be regular client devices. | 09-19-2013 |
Yaqiang Ming US
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20100173077 | Treating Fluids for Dye Based Inks - The present invention relates to a treating composition for improving print qualities interactions of dye based inks and recording media. The treating composition may be used to coat the recording media by a coater such as a roller, rod, size meter, etc. prior to jetting of the dye based inks onto the recording media, or the treating composition may be jetted on the recording media before, simultaneously, or soon after depositing dye based inks onto the recording media by an inkjet printer. The treating composition is comprised of a liquid medium, one or more cationic colloids, and one or more cationic polymers. | 07-08-2010 |
Yaqiang Ming, Lexington, KY US
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20100016469 | Polymer Based Ink Formulation - The invention provides an ink formulation comprising a polymer associated self-dispersed colorant. The polymer has an alkyl amino end functional group that is chemically associated by electron donation/acceptation and hydrogen bonded to surface functional groups of the colorant particles. The modified self-dispersed colorant shows improved printing quality. | 01-21-2010 |
20150064479 | HEAT TREATABLE PAINTED GLASS SUBSTRATE, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to heat treatable painted glass substrates that have less than 11 wt. % (more preferably 5-10 wt. %, and still more preferably 5-9 wt. %) organic content in an as-deposited state, and/or methods of making the same. The paint preferably is curable at a temperature less than 300 degrees C. over a relatively short amount of time (e.g., less than 10-15 minutes), and the cured coated article may be stored for lengthy periods of time before being further processed. In certain example embodiments, the coated article undergoes a significant color change upon heat treatment. | 03-05-2015 |