Feng, CA

Andrew Feng, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090157762	Dynamic Data Reorganization to Accommodate Growth Across Replicated Databases - Methods and apparatuses are provided for dynamically reorganizing the data within a replicated database system. One method, for example, includes performing a split operation across a plurality of replicated databases with regard to an existing partition therein, wherein the existing partition comprises a plurality of data records and the two new partitions each include at least a portion of the plurality of data records, and allowing at least one type of access to the plurality of data records during the split operation.	06-18-2009
20100082542	COMPARISON OF ONLINE ADVERTISING DATA CONSISTENCY - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to initiating a comparison of a source snapshot including current source advertising data with a destination snapshot including current destination advertising data taken at the same logical time as such a source snapshot.	04-01-2010
20100121721	PREMIUM BIDDING OF ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to utilizing one or more premium rules to associate a premium markup to a base bid for online advertising.	05-13-2010
20100299611	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNITY CENTRIC RESOURCE SHARING BASED ON A PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTION MODEL - The invention provides a Web service which enables a publisher to share his digital resources such as an address card or a calendar with a number of subscribers based on different sharing relationships. The Web service includes a host-based interface called “My Community”, for example, with which the publisher manages the share-relationships with his community members. The community members are organized into different groups. Each group includes a number of community members who have a common sharing relationship with the publisher with respect to one or more views of the shared resources. A resource may have multiple views. Each of the views has Metadata describing sharing-styles, as well as version, creation date, size, and the like. Each sharing style corresponds to a specific sharing relationship between a community member and the publisher.	11-25-2010
20120324364	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNITY CENTRIC RESOURCE SHARING BASED ON A PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTION MODEL - The invention provides a Web service which enables a publisher to share his digital resources such as an address card or a calendar with a number of subscribers based on different sharing relationships. The Web service includes a host-based interface called “My Community”, for example, with which the publisher manages the share-relationships with his community members. The community members are organized into different groups. Each group includes a number of community members who have a common sharing relationship with the publisher with respect to one or more views of the shared resources. A resource may have multiple views. Each of the views has Metadata describing sharing-styles, as well as version, creation date, size, and the like. Each sharing style corresponds to a specific sharing relationship between a community member and the publisher.	12-20-2012
20150074191	UNIFIED END USER NOTIFICATION PLATFORM - A unified end-user notification platform delivers event alerts to different types of clients including mobile devices and HTTP clients. Users can subscribe to a plurality of notification channels and select from the associated various delivery options via a single user interface. The events are received by the unified notification platform which matches the received events with the user subscription data to identify subscribers and their respective delivery options. Corresponding event alerts are generated and delivered based on the user or subscriber specified options. Multiple event alerts corresponding to public and private data notification channels are provided to a user device via a single connection.	03-12-2015

Andrew A. Feng, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090144220	SYSTEM FOR STORING DISTRIBUTED HASHTABLES - A system for storing a distributed hash table. The system includes a storage unit, a tablet controller, a router, and a transaction bank. The storage unit has a plurality of tablets forming a hash table and each of the tablets includes multiple records. The tablet controller maintains a relationship between each tablet and the storage unit. The router hashes a record's key to determine the tablet associated with each record. Further, the router distributes messages from clients to the storage units based on the tablet-storage unit relationship thereby serving as a layer of indirection. The transaction bank propagates updates made in one record to all other replicas of the record.	06-04-2009
20090144333	SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING A DATABASE - A system for maintaining a database. The system includes a storage unit for storing many tablets each tablet including multiple records. The tablet controller is configured to maintain the relationship between the tablet and the storage unit. The tablet controller tracks failures to access the storage unit and designates a new storage unit for each tablet based on a storage unit failure. A router is in communication with the tablet controller and configured to distribute messages from clients to the storage units thereby serving as a layer of indirection.	06-04-2009
20090144338	ASYNCHRONOUSLY REPLICATED DATABASE SYSTEM USING DYNAMIC MASTERSHIP - A system for a distributed database implementing a dynamic mastership strategy. The system includes a multiple data centers, each having a storage unit to store a set of records. Each data center stores its own replica of the set of records and each record includes a field that indicates which data center is assigned to be the master for that record. Since each of the data centers can he geographically distributed, one record may be more efficiently edited with the master being one geographic region while another record, possibly belonging to a different user, may be more efficiently edited with the master being located in another geographic region.	06-04-2009

Andrew An Feng, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100082432	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONSTRAINT-BASED ADVERTISING - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing up-to-date constraint based advertising content. The method according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving a request for advertisement content and selecting a first plurality of advertisements meeting the user profile data. The method then filters the first plurality of advertisements based on advertiser and publisher constraints and selecting a second plurality of advertisements and provides the second plurality of advertisements to a user.	04-01-2010
20100332543	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING PERSONALIZATION OF APPLICATIONS BASED ON ANTICIPATION OF USERS' INTERESTS - A system and method for facilitating personalization of applications based on anticipation of users' interests are described. In one preferred embodiment, a communication session is established with a user. Data related to user activities conducted by the user is collected during the communication session. Finally, collected data is processed according to one or more predetermined rules to obtain anticipated interests data used in personalization of applications for the user and the anticipated interests data is further stored in a user database.	12-30-2010
20110209007	COMPOSITION MODEL FOR CLOUD-HOSTED SERVING APPLICATIONS - Methods and apparatus for executing an application are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, a request is received. One or more of a plurality of module types are instantiated such that a plurality of module objects are generated. A query plan linking the plurality of module objects is executed such that a response to the request is generated. The response is then returned.	08-25-2011
20130246560	PUBLISH-SUBSCRIBE PLATFORM FOR CLOUD FILE DISTRIBUTION - Methods and apparatus for managing file distribution between publishing and subscribing devices are provided. At a transporter system, a publish request for publishing a version of the dataset is received from a publisher device, wherein the publish request has a predefined format that includes an identity of the dataset, an identity of the version of the dataset, and an identity of a location for the version of the dataset. The transporter system updates a registry to associate the dataset with the identity of the dataset, version, and location, and the transporter system automatically publishes the dataset to any subscribers devices that have previously sent subscribe requests for such dataset to the transporter system.	09-19-2013

Ann Qiongying Feng, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100164171	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEARING PAPER JAM IN A PRINTING DEVICE - A paper clearing mode is provided in a printing device such as a copier or printer to automatically eject stopped sheets of paper after the jammed paper is manually cleared. The printing device indicates on a display panel only the location(s) of the jammed paper, i.e., the jam location that triggered the print engine to stop printing. The display does not indicate to the user the locations of other sheets of paper that are stopped along the paper transport path but not jammed. Following the displayed instruction, the user manually clears the jammed paper, but does not clear the stopped sheets. After the jammed sheet is cleared, the printing device automatically discharges the stopped sheets from the paper path as a part of the jam recovery process.	07-01-2010
20100328704	STACKING PRINT JOBS BEFORE FINAL PRINT - A system for producing continuous print jobs, which includes a printing unit which prints an image and a client computer having executable instructions for creating a print job for producing a continuous print job. The executable instructions include activating a continuous print mode from a list of print properties within a printer driver user interface, and wherein the continuous print mode stacks at least two print jobs in a print job queue until instructed to print; sending at least two print jobs to the print job queue; selecting a final print format for each of the at least two print jobs; processing and formatting each of the at least two print jobs into a single combined print job; and printing the single combined print job. The printing unit and the client computer are connected via a network and/or direct connection.	12-30-2010
20120194852	METHOD OF MANAGING PLURAL PRINT JOBS BY USING A PRINT JOB GROUP LIST - A method of managing a plurality of print jobs, which includes the steps of: receiving a plurality of print jobs from one or more client devices, each of the plurality of print jobs having one or more print job attributes; creating a print job group list of the plurality of print jobs before the plurality of print jobs is processed by a printer controller; processing the plurality of print jobs on the printer controller for printing by an image forming apparatus; and printing one or more of the plurality of print jobs based on a printing sequence generated from the print job group list.	08-02-2012
20130003088	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVING PRINT MEDIA ATTRIBUTES FROM A PRINT MEDIA DATABASE SERVER - A method of determining print media attributes of print media, which includes the following steps: obtaining information from a package of print media using an image recognition system associated with the image forming apparatus; sending the information via a network connection to at least one print media database server for determination of print media attributes for the package of print media; determining the print media attributes of the package of print media by matching the information obtained from the image recognition system to a print attribute database hosted by the at least one print media database server, the print attribute database containing print media attributes for a plurality of print mediums, which are available to a plurality of image forming apparatuses; and sending the print media attributes for the package of print media to the image forming apparatus, which generates printer configuration settings for the print media.	01-03-2013
20140233048	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVING PRINT MEDIA ATTRIBUTES FROM A PRINT MEDIA DATABASE SERVER - A method of managing at least one print media database server for print media attributes of print media is disclosed, the method includes hosting print media attributes for a plurality of image forming apparatuses on the at least one print media database server, and wherein the at least one print media database server contains print media attributes for a plurality of print media from one or more manufacturers; receiving, by the at least one print media database server, additional print media attributes from either of the one or more manufacturers and one of the plurality of image forming apparatuses; confirming accuracy of the additional print media attributes; and enabling, by the at least one print media database server, access to the additional print media attributes in the print media database from the plurality of image forming apparatuses, after the accuracy of the additional print media attributes is confirmed.	08-21-2014
20150015902	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVING PRINT MEDIA ATTRIBUTES FROM A PRINT MEDIA DATABASE SERVER - A method is disclosed managing at least one print media database server for print media attributes of print media, which includes hosting print media attributes for a plurality of image forming apparatuses on the at least one print media database server, and the at least one print media database server contains print media attributes for a plurality of print media; receiving, by the at least one print media database server, additional print media attributes from one of the plurality of image forming apparatuses; confirming accuracy of the additional print media attributes; and releasing, by the at least one print media database server, the additional print media attributes in the print media database to the plurality of image forming apparatuses after the accuracy of the additional print media attributes is confirmed, thereby sharing the additional print media attributes in the print media database among the plurality of image forming apparatuses.	01-15-2015

Bainian Feng, Foster City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005580	Compounds, compositions and methods - Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.	01-01-2009
20090041791	Heterocyclic self-immolative Linkers and Conjugates - The present invention provides heterocyclic linker compounds useful for linking drug moieties to ligands. The compounds also include drug-ligand conjugates comprising a ligand capable of targeting a selected cell population, and a drug connected to the ligand by a heterocyclic linker moiety. The linker moiety comprises a peptide sequence that is a substrate for an intracellular enzyme, for example a cathepsin, that cleaves the peptide at an amide bond. The peptide further contains a self-immolating moiety which connects the drug and the protein peptide sequence. Upon cleavage of the peptide sequence by an intracellular enzyme the self-immolating moiety cleaves itself from the drug moiety such that the drug moiety is in an underivatized and active form.	02-12-2009
20100063073	Methods and Compositions Utilizing Quinazolinones - Quinazolinones of formulae 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d are disclosed. They are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity.	03-11-2010
20100105767	COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.	04-29-2010
20100210670	METHODS AND COMPOSTIONS UTILIZIING QUINAZOLINONES - Quinazolinones of formulae (a, b, c and d) are disclosed. They are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity.	08-19-2010
20100273843	HETEROCYCLIC SELF-IMMOLATIVE LINKERS AND CONJUGATES - The present invention provides heterocyclic linker compounds useful for linking drug moieties to ligands. The compounds also include drug-ligand conjugates comprising a ligand capable of targeting a selected cell population, and a drug connected to the ligand by a heterocyclic linker moiety. The linker moiety comprises a peptide sequence that is a substrate for an intracellular enzyme, for example a cathepsin, that cleaves the peptide at an amide bond. The peptide further contains a self-immolating moiety which connects the drug and the protein peptide sequence. Upon cleavage of the peptide sequence by an intracellular enzyme the self-immolating moiety cleaves itself from the drug moiety such that the drug moiety is in an underivatized and active form.	10-28-2010
20110230550	COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.	09-22-2011
20120202750	INHIBITORS OF IAP - The invention provides novel inhibitors of IAP that are useful as therapeutic agents for treating malignancies where the compounds have the general formula I:	08-09-2012
20120209012	COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.	08-16-2012
20130053408	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS UTILIZING QUINAZOLINONES - Quinazolinones of formulae 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d are disclosed. They are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity.	02-28-2013
20130053436	COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.	02-28-2013

Bainian Feng, South San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110092479	PYRAZOLE [3, 4-B] PYRIDINE RAF INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I are useful for inhibition of Raf kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula I and stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed.	04-21-2011
20110110889	RAF INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Compounds of Formula (I) are useful for inhibition of Raf kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula (I) and stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed.	05-12-2011

Chang-Dong Feng, Long Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080237042	High purity water pH sensor with shielded flowing liquid junction - A pH sensor is provided. The pH sensor includes a body, a glass electrode, a reference electrode and a solution ground. The glass electrode is disposed on the body to contact a liquid sample. The reference electrode has a reference fill solution disposed within the body. The solution ground electrode is operably coupled to the body and has a portion of the solution ground electrode that is disposed within a harbor such that a portion of the solution ground electrode is configured to contact the liquid sample. The body has a passageway that extends from the reference fill solution to an aperture proximate the liquid sample.	10-02-2008
20080283399	POTENTIOMETRIC PROCESS ANALYTIC SENSOR WITH ISOLATED TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A sensor for analyzing a liquid sample is provided. The sensor includes a sensor body defining a chamber therein. A sensing cell is disposed within the chamber and is adapted to contact the sample solution. The sensing cell has a sensing cell fill solution therein, and a sensing electrode disposed within the sensing cell fill solution. A reference fill solution is disposed within the sensor body. A reference junction is arranged to contact the reference fill solution and the sample solution. A temperature sensitive device is disposed within the body and is configured to provide a temperature sensitive device output. A reference electrode is disposed within the sensor body in contact with the reference fill solution. A solution ground electrode is disposed within the sensor body and spaced from the reference electrode.	11-20-2008
20080297179	MULTILAYER MANUFACTURING FOR CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR - A contacting-type conductivity sensor is provided. A first insulating layer has a proximal surface to contact a liquid sample, and an opposite, distal surface. A plurality of electrodes is disposed on the proximal surface of the first insulating layer. Each of a plurality of conductive vias is electrically coupled to a respective one of the plurality of electrodes, where each via defines a conductive path from the proximal surface to the distal surface of the first insulating layer. A plurality of traces is disposed adjacent the distal surface of the first insulating layer, and each of the plurality of traces is electrically coupled to a respective one of the plurality of conductive vias. A plurality of conductors is provided where each conductor is electrically coupled to a respective one of the plurality of traces. A cover layer is coupled to the first insulating layer.	12-04-2008
20100084285	PROCESS ANALYTIC SENSOR WITH MOISTURE-SCAVENGING ELECTRODE BACKFILL - A process analytic sensor for sensing a characteristic of a process fluid is disclosed. The sensor includes a housing including a sensing portion having an electrical characteristic that varies with a characteristic of the process fluid. An instrument cable has at least one electrical conductor. An electrode connection space is located within the housing and the at least one electrical conductor is electrically coupled to a respective conductor of a sensing element of the sensing portion. A fill material is disposed in the electrode connection space. The fill material cures through exposure to moisture and the fill material is uncured and sealed within the electrode connection space.	04-08-2010
20120160677	DETACHABLE DISSOLVED OXYGEN SENSOR FOR SINGLE USE BIOREACTOR/MIXER - A dissolved oxygen sensor for use with a single use-bioreactor/container is provided. The bioreaction vessel includes a plastic wall defining a bioreaction chamber therein, and having an aperture therethrough. A membrane holder is attached to an inner surface of the plastic wall. The membrane holder has a cylindrical portion passing through the aperture. A sensor window membrane is coupled to the membrane holder proximate the aperture. The sensor window membrane has a high oxygen permeability, but forms a water-tight seal with the membrane holder.	06-28-2012
20120178151	UNITARY PLASTIC CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR - A contacting-type conductivity sensor includes an electrically-insulative plastic body and a plurality of electrodes. The plurality of conductive electrodes is disposed in the plastic body. Each electrode is constructed of plastic and fused with the electrically-insulative plastic body. A method of manufacturing the conductivity sensor is provided along with a single-use bioreactor employing the sensor.	07-12-2012
20120178153	pH SENSOR INTEGRATION TO SINGLE USE BIOREACTOR/MIXER - A pH sensing bioreaction system is provided. The system includes a bioreaction container having a plastic wall and a pH sensor attached to the plastic wall. The pH sensor includes a sensor body having a flange that is sealingly attached to the plastic wall. The sensor body has a reference electrolyte therein and a first sensing element disposed in the reference electrolyte. The first sensing element is configured to contact both the reference electrolyte and a sample solution inside the bioreaction container. A second sensing element is positionable into an interior of the bioreaction container. The pH sensor has a plurality of configurations that include a booted configuration in which at least one sensing element is isolated from the interior of the bioreaction container, and a service configuration in which the at least one sensing element is fluidically coupled to the interior of the bioreaction container.	07-12-2012
20140182358	GAS DETECTION SYSTEM WITH MOISTURE REMOVAL - A gas detection system is provided. The system includes a sample gas inlet configured to receive a sample of gas and a sample chamber operably coupled to the sample gas inlet. The sample chamber has at least one gas sensor disposed therein. The gas sensor provides a gas sensor output indicative of a species of interest in the sample of gas. A controller is coupled to the at least one gas sensor and is configured to provide information related to the species of interest based on the gas sensor output. A moisture removal device is disposed to receive the sample of gas and remove moisture from the sample before the sample reaches the at least one gas sensor.	07-03-2014

Dan Feng, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090210202	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING QUASI-PERIODIC CIRCUIT OPERATING CONDITIONS USING A MIXED FREQUENCY/TIME ALGORITHM - Described is a process for performing an improved mixed frequency-time algorithm to simulate responses of a circuit that receives a periodic sample signal and at least one information signal. The process selects a set of evenly spaced distinct time points and a set of reference time points. Each of the reference points is associated with a distinct time point, and a reference time point is a signal period away from its respective distinct time point. The process finds a first set of relationships between the values at the distinct time points and the values the reference time points. The process also finds a second set of relationships between the values at the distinct time points and the values at the reference time points. The process then combines the first and second sets of relationships to establish a system of nonlinear equations in terms of the values at the distinct time points only. By solving the system of nonlinear equations, the process finds simulated responses of the circuit in time domain. The process then converts the simulated circuit responses from time domain to frequency domain.	08-20-2009

Dazeng Feng, Arcadia, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080253711	High speed optical phase modulator - An optical device includes a phase modulator having a waveguide on a substrate. The phase modulator also includes an n-type region having a proximity to a p-type region that causes formation of a depletion region when a bias is not applied to the modulator. The depletion region is at least partially positioned in the light signal carrying region of the waveguide. The phase modulator is tuned by applying a reverse bias to the phase modulator. The reverse bias changes the size of the depletion region.	10-16-2008
20090129720	Efficient transfer of light signals between optical devices - An optical device includes a waveguide immobilized on a base. The device includes a port configured to receive light signals from the waveguide such that the light signals travel through the port. The light signals enter the port traveling in a first direction. The port is configured to change the direction of the light signals from the first direction to a second direction that is toward a location above the device or below the device. The device also includes a wedge configured to receive the light signals from the port such that the light signals travel through the wedge and then exit the wedge traveling in a direction that is at an angle in a range of 88° to 92° relative to the device and that is toward a location above or below the device.	05-21-2009
20100207223	Optical device having light sensor employing horizontal electrical field - The optical device includes a waveguide and a light sensor on a base. The light sensor includes a light-absorbing medium configured to receive a light signal from the waveguide. The light sensor also includes field sources for generating an electrical field in the light-absorbing medium. The field sources are configured so the electrical field is substantially parallel to the base.	08-19-2010
20110095167	System having light sensor with enhanced sensitivity - The optical device includes a waveguide and a light sensor on a base. The light sensor includes a ridge extending from slab regions positioned on opposing sides of the ridge. The ridge includes a multiplication layer and an absorption layer. The absorption layer is positioned to receive at least a portion of the light signal from the waveguide. Additionally, the absorption layer generates a hole and electron pair in response to receiving a photon of the light signal. The multiplication layer is positioned to receive the electron generated in the absorption layer and to generate additional electrons in response to receiving the electron.	04-28-2011
20110142390	Optical device having modulator employing horizontal electrical field - The optical device includes a waveguide on a base. The device also includes a modulator on the base. The modulator includes an electro-absorption medium configured to receive a light signal from the waveguide. The modulator also includes field sources for generating an electrical field in the electro-absorption medium. The electro-absorption medium is a medium in which the Franz-Keldysh effect occurs in response to the formation of the electrical field in the electro-absorption medium. The field sources are configured so the electrical field is substantially parallel to the base.	06-16-2011
20110150392	Reducing optical loss in reflective optical gratings - An optical device includes a light-transmitting medium on a base. The light-transmitting medium at least partially defines a free propagation region through which light signals travel. A reflective grating is positioned such that light signals can travel through the free propagation region and be received by the optical grating. The optical grating is configured to reflect the received light signal back into the free propagation region. The optical grating reflects the light signals such that light signals associated with different wavelengths separate as the light signals travel through the free propagation region. The portion of the light-transmitting medium that defines the free propagation region has a facet through with the light signals are transmitted. The grating includes a buffer layer between the facet and a reflecting layer that is configured to reflect the light signals received by the grating.	06-23-2011
20110206313	Reducing optical loss in an optical modulator using depletion region - An optical device includes a light-transmitting medium positioned on a base. The light-transmitting medium includes a slab region and a ridge extending upward from the slab region. The ridge defines a portion of an optical waveguide on the device. A modulator is also positioned on the base. The modulator includes a first doped region of the light-transmitting medium and a second doped region of the light-transmitting medium. The first doped region and the second doped region are configured such that a depletion region forms in the waveguide when an electrical bias is not applied to the modulator. At least a portion of the first doped region is positioned in the ridge and at least a portion of the second doped region is positioned in the slab region. The light-transmitting medium includes a first electrical pathway extending from a first location to the first doped region. The first location is on top of the light-transmitting medium and is spaced apart from the ridge.	08-25-2011
20110266422	Optical device having partially butt-coupled light sensor - An optical device includes a light-transmitting medium positioned on a base. The light-transmitting medium defines a waveguide. The optical device also includes a light sensor. The light sensor includes a light-absorbing medium positioned on the base. A portion of the waveguide ends at a facet such that a first portion of a light signal being guided by the wavegide passes through the facet and a second portion of the light signal bypasses the facet and remains in the light-transmitting medium. The light-absorbing medium is positioned on the light-transmitting medium such that the light-transmitting medium is between the light-absorbing medium and the base. Additionally, the light-absorbing medium is positioned on the light-transmitting medium such that the light-absorbing medium receives the first portion of the light signal that passes through the facet. Further, the light-absorbing medium is configured such that the second portion of the light signal is coupled into the light-absorbing medium from the light-transmitting medium.	11-03-2011
20110286700	Extension of steps in reflective optical gratings - An optical device includes a light-transmitting medium positioned on a base. The light-transmitting medium at least partially defines a free propagation region through which light signals travel. A reflective grating includes stepped reflecting surfaces positioned such that light signals that travel through the free propagation region are received by the reflecting surfaces. The reflecting surfaces are configured to reflect the light signal back into the free propagation region such that the light signals associated with different wavelengths separate as the light signals travel through the free propagation region. At least a portion of the reflecting surfaces each includes an overlapping region. Additionally, at least a portion of the reflecting surfaces each includes an overlapped region and un un-overlapped region. The reflecting grating is configured such that the light signals travel toward the overlapped regions and the un-overlapped regions before being reflected. The un-overlapped regions are positioned such that the un-overlapped regions receive the light signals but the overlapping regions are positioned between the overlapped region and the light signals so that the overlapping regions receive the light signals before the light signals can be received by the overlapped regions.	11-24-2011

Donghui Feng, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120088220	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING A TASK TO BE PROCESSED BY A CROWDSOURCING PLATFORM - A method and system for applying a task to a crowdsourcing platform for processing are disclosed. For example, a method forwards the task having a question to the crowdsourcing platform, and receives a plurality of answers to the question, wherein the plurality of answers is provided by a plurality of workers associated with the crowdsourcing platform. The method analyzes the plurality of answers on a per-worker basis to determine an adjustment, and applies the adjustment to the plurality of answers.	04-12-2012
20130031113	Query Parser Derivation Computing Device and Method for Making a Query Parser for Parsing Unstructured Search Queries - A system and method is provided which may comprise parsing an unstructured geographic web-search query into a field-based format, by utilizing conditional random fields, learned by semi-supervised automated learning, to parse structured information from the unstructured geographic web-search query. The system and method may also comprise establishing semi-supervised conditional random fields utilizing one of a rule-based finite state machine model and a statistics-based conditional random field model. Systematic geographic parsing may be used with the one of the rule-based finite state machine model and the statistics-based conditional random field model. Parsing an unstructured local geographical web-based query in local domain may be done by applying a learned model parser to the query, using at least one class-based query log from a form-based query system. The learned model parser may comprise at least one class-level n-gram language model-based feature harvested from a structured query log.	01-31-2013

Eric Feng, Marina Del Rey, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110145726	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NAVIGATING A MEDIA PROGRAM VIA A HISTOGRAM OF POPULAR SEGMENTS - A method and apparatus for navigating a media program is disclosed. Viewing data for segments of the media program are monitored and used to compile statistics that are presented to the user in a histogram, so that popular portions of the media program can be identified and navigated to. One embodiment includes a searchable transcript of the media program that is synchronized with the histogram.	06-16-2011

Eric I. Feng, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120060104	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHARING VIEWING INFORMATION - A method and apparatus for sharing viewing information is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving an designation of a second user from the first user; and transmitting the first user viewing information to the designated second user. The shared viewing information may comprise the identity of a currently viewed media program, a list of scheduled media program viewings, or the media program itself.	03-08-2012
20120110618	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DIRECTED ADVERTISING BASED ON USER PREFERENCES - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to control the presentation of advertisements.	05-03-2012
20120110620	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER SELECTION OF ADVERTISING COMBINATIONS - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to control the presentation of advertisements to select prefacing advertisements in lieu of more time consuming or more numerous intervening advertisements presented during the media program.	05-03-2012
20130124497	EXPERIENCE GRAPH - Method and system for organizing and sharing content through experience are described. In one embodiment, content may be organized and shared among users through a specific experience. A method for sharing content in a network may include: collecting contents related to a specific experience from a specific user; generating an experience graph of the specific experience; enabling the specific user to invite other users to join the experience graph; and enabling each user inside the experience graph to share new content into the experience graph.	05-16-2013
20130124539	PERSONAL RELEVANCY CONTENT RESIZING - Described is a technique for resizing content items in a social network based on a relevancy of the content items to a user in the social network. In the disclosed technique, content items that are relevant to the user are identified and a relevancy score for each of the content items is computed based on factors including, number of interactions with the content items by a user, type of interactions and a type of user. A display size of the content item is determined based on the relevancy score of the content item. The display size can be directly proportional to the relevancy score of content item. The content items are generated based on the determined size and displayed to the user. Accordingly, a content item which is more relevant to the user is displayed at a bigger size than a content item which is less relevant to the user.	05-16-2013
20140053187	Providing Directed Advertising Based on User Preferences - A method determines user preference information for a user for a number of advertisements in a set of advertising blocks and a temporal distribution of the advertising blocks. When each advertising block in the set of advertising blocks occurs according to the temporal distribution during sending of a video program, the method determines a number of advertisements in the advertising block based on the user preference information, determines advertisements for the advertising block equal to the number of advertisements, and sends the determined advertisements during the advertising block.	02-20-2014
20140075343	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHARING VIEWING INFORMATION - A method and apparatus for sharing viewing information is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving an designation of a second user from the first user; and transmitting the first user viewing information to the designated second user. The shared viewing information may comprise the identity of a currently viewed media program, a list of scheduled media program viewings, or the media program itself.	03-13-2014

Eric I. Feng, Marina Del Rey, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100287474	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING A SEARCH UTILITY IN AN EMBEDDED VIDEO - A method, apparatus and article of manufacture for providing advertisements into a streamed media program is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of transmitting a webpage to a user computer, wherein the webpage includes instructions comprising instructions for embedding a media program player in the webpage, wherein the embedded media program player comprises an embedded search utility for accepting a textual user query, receiving a search query from the user computer in a media server, the search query entered into the embedded search utility, generating search results responsive to the user search query, transmitting the search results to the media program player embedded in the webpage, rendering the search results using the media program player; and displaying the rendered search results to the user.	11-11-2010

Feng Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090636	TIN AND TIN-ZINC PLATED SUBSTRATES TO IMPROVE NI-ZN CELL PERFORMANCE - An improved Ni—Zn cell with a negative electrode substrate plated with tin or tin and zinc during manufacturing has a reduced gassing rate. The copper or brass substrate is electrolytic cleaned, activated, electroplated with a matte surface to a defined thickness range, pasted with zinc oxide electrochemically active material, and baked. The defined plating thickness range of 40-80 μIn maximizes formation of an intermetallic compound Cu	04-09-2009
20100092857	METALLIC ZINC-BASED CURRENT COLLECTOR - A nickel zinc battery cell includes a metallic zinc-based current collection substrate as a part of the negative electrode. The metallic zinc-based current collector may be made of or be coated with a zinc metal or zinc alloy material and may be a foil, perforated, or expanded material. Battery cells incorporating the zinc-based current collector exhibit good cycle lifetime and initial charge performance.	04-15-2010
20110168565	TIN AND TIN-ZINC PLATED SUBSTRATES TO IMPROVE NI-ZN CELL PERFORMANCE - An improved Ni—Zn cell with a negative electrode substrate plated with tin or tin and zinc during manufacturing has a reduced gassing rate. The copper or brass substrate is electrolytic cleaned, activated, electroplated with a matte surface to a defined thickness range, pasted with zinc oxide electrochemically active material, and baked. The defined plating thickness range of 40-80 μIn maximizes formation of an intermetallic compound Cu	07-14-2011
20120205248	TIN AND TIN-ZINC PLATED SUBSTRATES TO IMPROVE NI-ZN CELL PERFORMANCE - An improved Ni—Zn cell with a negative electrode substrate plated with tin or tin and zinc during manufacturing has a reduced gassing rate. The copper or brass substrate is electrolytic cleaned, activated, electroplated with a matte surface to a defined thickness range, pasted with zinc oxide electrochemically active material, and baked. The defined plating thickness range of 40-80 μIn maximizes formation of an intermetallic compound Cu	08-16-2012

Gen-Sheng Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110067126	GAB1 INVOLVEMENT IN GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS REGULATION BY HEPATOCYTES - The invention is directed to the regulation of glucose homeostasis by modulating the activity of Grb2-associated binder 1 (Gab1) in hepatocytes. This invention also provides for a method for identifying compounds capable of modulating the glucose homeostasis regulatory activity of Gab1. In one aspect, the invention provides a method for identifying a compound that can effectively modulate glucose homeostasis wherein Gab1 mediated MapK activity indicates that the candidate compound is an effective compound that modulates glucose homeostasis. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for identifying a compound that can effectively modulate the glucose homeostasis regulating activity of Gab1 wherein MAPK is activated to phosphorylate Serine residue 612 of IRS-1, indicating that the candidate compound is an effective compound that modulates glucose homeostasis. In another aspect of the invention is provided a method for diagnosing Gab1 related disorders.	03-17-2011

Hanping Feng, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228713	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING QUERIES INITIATED BY USERS OF MOBILE DEVICES - In one embodiment, a method for processing queries initiated by users of mobile devices includes receiving an incoming message containing a query initiated by a user of a mobile device, and extracting the query from the received message. The message further includes obtaining a result of the query and creating an outgoing message with the result of the query for delivery to the mobile device.	09-09-2010
20120173222	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING TEXT INPUT - A method and system for facilitating text input is disclosed. The method comprises: invoking an input assistant from within an application in an operating environment at a client, the input assistant being a standalone input service within the same operating environment as the application, receiving a text string from a user in an input field of the application, providing, by the input assistant, input prediction for completing the text string, selecting an input text of at least one word in the input field of the application, retrieving, by the input assistant, text content related to the input text from one or more text assistance services in communication with the input assistant, presenting the received text content to the user for assistance in the user's text input.	07-05-2012
20120317187	Prioritized Preloading of Documents to Client - The present invention is directed to a client-server network system implementing a multi-tier caching strategy for a user to access a document efficiently. When serving a document to client, the document is examined for embedded references to other documents. The embedded references are extracted and then assigned a priority. the referenced documents are preloaded to the client prior to receiving a request for them. The referenced documents are obtained locally from the server cache or obtained from their respective web hosts and transmitted according to the assigned priority.	12-13-2012
20120317188	Refreshing Cached Documents and Storing Differential Document Content - The present invention is directed to a method for updating a cache. A server identifies whether certain preconditions have been met for a document in a cache from freshness parameters associated with a document identifier for the document. Then when the preconditions have been met, a first document content is retrieved from a remote host. A first content fingerprint for the first document content is calculated. The first document content is stored in the cache. Then a content difference is calculated between the first document content and a second document content, both associated with the document identifier. The content difference is stored. Then the document identifier is associated with the content difference.	12-13-2012
20130013636	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING QUERIES INITIATED BY USERS OF MOBILE DEVICES - In one embodiment, a method for processing queries initiated by users of mobile devices includes receiving an incoming message containing a query initiated by a user of a mobile device, and extracting the query from the received message. The message further includes obtaining a result of the query and creating an outgoing message with the result of the query for delivery to the mobile device.	01-10-2013

Hanying Feng, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301620	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODEL-BASED SUB-RESOLUTION ASSIST FEATURE GENERATION - Methods are disclosed to create efficient model-based Sub-Resolution Assist Features (MB-SRAF). An SRAF guidance map is created, where each design target edge location votes for a given field point on whether a single-pixel SRAF placed on this field point would improve or degrade the aerial image over the process window. In one embodiment, the SRAF guidance map is used to determine SRAF placement rules and/or to fine tune already-placed SRAFs. In another embodiment the SRAF guidance map is used directly to place SRAFs in a mask layout.	12-04-2008
20090157360	Methods and system for lithography process window simulation - A method of efficient simulating imaging performance of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. The method includes the steps of determining a function for generating a simulated image, where the function accounts for process variations associated with the lithographic process; and generating the simulated image utilizing the function, where the simulated image represents the imaging result of the target design for the lithographic process. In one given embodiment, the function for simulating the aerial images with focus and dose (exposure) variation is defined as:	06-18-2009
20100119961	METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR LITHOGRAPHY CALIBRATION - A method of efficient optical and resist parameters calibration based on simulating imaging performance of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. The method includes the steps of determining a function for generating a simulated image, where the function accounts for process variations associated with the lithographic process; and generating the simulated image utilizing the function, where the simulated image represents the imaging result of the target design for the lithographic process. Systems and methods for calibration of lithographic processes whereby a polynomial fit is calculated for a nominal configuration of the optical system and which can be used to estimate critical dimensions for other configurations.	05-13-2010
20100146475	METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR MODEL-BASED GENERIC MATCHING AND TUNING - The present invention relates to a method for tuning lithography systems so as to allow different lithography systems to image different patterns utilizing a known process that does not require a trial and error process to be performed to optimize the process and lithography system settings for each individual lithography system. According to some aspects, the present invention relates to a method for a generic model-based matching and tuning which works for any pattern. Thus it eliminates the requirements for CD measurements or gauge selection. According to further aspects, the invention is also versatile in that it can be combined with certain conventional techniques to deliver excellent performance for certain important patterns while achieving universal pattern coverage at the same time.	06-10-2010
20100162197	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LITHOGRAPHY PROCESS-WINDOW-MAXIMIXING OPTICAL PROXIMITY CORRECTION - The present invention relates to an efficient OPC method of increasing imaging performance of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. The method includes the steps of determining a function for generating a simulated image, where the function accounts for process variations associated with the lithographic process; and optimizing target gray level for each evaluation point in each OPC iteration based on this function. In one given embodiment, the function is approximated as a polynomial function of focus and exposure, R(ε, f)=P	06-24-2010
20100203430	METHODS FOR PERFORMING MODEL-BASED LITHOGRAPHY GUIDED LAYOUT DESIGN - Methods are disclosed to create efficient model-based Sub-Resolution Assist Features (MB-SRAF). An SRAF guidance map is created, where each design target edge location votes for a given field point on whether a single-pixel SRAF placed on this field point would improve or degrade the aerial image over the process window. In one embodiment, the SRAF guidance map is used to determine SRAF placement rules and/or to fine-tune already-placed SRAFs. The SRAF guidance map can be used directly to place SRAFs in a mask layout. Mask layout data including SRAFs may be generated, wherein the SRAFs are placed according to the SRAF guidance map. The SRAF guidance map can comprise an image in which each pixel value indicates whether the pixel would contribute positively to edge behavior of features in the mask layout if the pixel is included as part of a sub-resolution assist feature.	08-12-2010
20110116067	Illumination Optimization - A method of optimizing an illumination pupil shape for a lithographic process	05-19-2011
20110224956	Methods and Systems for Parameter-Sensitive and Orthogonal Gauge Design for Lithography Calibration - Methods according to the present invention provide computationally efficient techniques for designing gauge patterns for calibrating a model for use in a simulation process, and which minimize degeneracy between model parameters, and thus maximize pattern coverage for parameter calibration. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of designing gauge patterns that achieve complete coverage of parameter variations with minimum number of gauges and corresponding measurements in the calibration of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. According to some aspects, a method according to the invention includes transforming the space of model parametric space (based on CD sensitivity or Delta TCCs), then iteratively identifying the direction that is most orthogonal to existing gauges' CD sensitivities in this new space, and determining most sensitive line width/pitch combination with optimal assist feature placement which leads to most sensitive CD changes along that direction in model parametric space.	09-15-2011
20120113404	Optimization Flows of Source, Mask and Projection Optics - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for optimizing a lithographic projection apparatus including optimizing projection optics therein. The current embodiments include several flows including optimizing a source, a mask, and the projection optics and various sequential and iterative optimization steps combining any of the projection optics, mask and source. The projection optics is sometimes broadly referred to as “lens”, and therefore the optimization process may be termed source mask lens optimization (SMLO). SMLO may be desirable over existing source mask optimization process (SMO) or other optimization processes that do not include projection optics optimization, partially because including the projection optics in the optimization may lead to a larger process window by introducing a plurality of adjustable characteristics of the projection optics. The projection optics may be used to shape wavefront in the lithographic projection apparatus, enabling aberration control of the overall imaging process.	05-10-2012
20120117521	Pattern-Dependent Proximity Matching/Tuning Including Light Manipulation By Projection Optics - Described herein are methods for matching the characteristics of a lithographic projection apparatus to a reference lithographic projection apparatus, where the matching includes optimizing projection optics characteristics. The projection optics can be used to shape wavefront in the lithographic projection apparatus. According to the embodiments herein, the methods can be accelerated by using linear fitting algorithm or using Taylor series expansion using partial derivatives of transmission cross coefficients (TCCs).	05-10-2012
20120117522	Optimization of Source, Mask and Projection Optics - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for optimizing a lithographic projection apparatus including optimizing projection optics therein, and preferably including optimizing a source, a mask, and the projection optics. The projection optics is sometimes broadly referred to as “lens”, and therefore the joint optimization process may be termed source mask lens optimization (SMLO). SMLO is desirable over existing source mask optimization process (SMO), partially because including the projection optics in the optimization can lead to a larger process window by introducing a plurality of adjustable characteristics of the projection optics. The projection optics can be used to shape wavefront in the lithographic projection apparatus, enabling aberration control of the overall imaging process. According to the embodiments herein, the optimization can be accelerated by iteratively using linear fitting algorithm or using Taylor series expansion using partial derivatives of transmission cross coefficients (TCCs).	05-10-2012
20120124529	Pattern-Independent and Hybrid Matching/Tuning Including Light Manipulation by Projection Optics - Described herein are methods for matching the characteristics of a lithographic projection apparatus to a reference lithographic projection apparatus, where the matching includes optimizing illumination source and projection optics characteristics. The projection optics can be used to shape wavefront in the lithographic projection apparatus. According to the embodiments herein, the methods can be accelerated by using linear fitting algorithm or using Taylor series expansion using partial derivatives of transmission cross coefficients (TCCs).	05-17-2012
20120253774	Methods and Systems for Lithography Process Window Simulation - A method of efficient simulating imaging performance of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. The method includes the steps of determining a function for generating a simulated image, where the function accounts for process variations associated with the lithographic process; and generating the simulated image utilizing the function, where the simulated image represents the imaging result of the target design for the lithographic process.	10-04-2012
20130014065	Methods and Systems for Pattern Design with Tailored Response to Wavefront Aberration - The present invention relates to methods and systems for designing gauge patterns that are extremely sensitive to parameter variation, and thus robust against random and repetitive measurement errors in calibration of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. The method may include identifying most sensitive line width/pitch combination with optimal assist feature placement which leads to most sensitive CD (or other lithography response parameter) changes against lithography process parameter variations, such as wavefront aberration parameter variation. The method may also include designing gauges which have more than one test patterns, such that a combined response of the gauge can be tailored to generate a certain response to wavefront-related or other lithographic process parameters. The sensitivity against parameter variation leads to robust performance against random measurement error and/or any other measurement error.	01-10-2013
20130041750	METHOD OF ATTENTION-TARGETING FOR ONLINE ADVERTISEMENT - The various embodiments described in the present disclosure, in at least one aspect, relate to computer-implemented methods of online advertisement. In one embodiment, a method includes determining an attention score for each of a plurality of ad creatives corresponding to a common ad content based on at least a correlation between each ad creative and a user's subconscious interest. The method further includes selecting an ad creative among the plurality of ad creatives based at least in part on the attention scores, and presenting the ad content with the selected ad creative as an ad impression to the user.	02-14-2013
20130066716	SENTIMENT-TARGETING FOR ONLINE ADVERTISEMENT - The various embodiments described in the present disclosure, in at least one aspect, relate to computer-implemented methods of online advertisement. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to receiving a request for an ad to be provided to a user in an online session, identifying a plurality of ads as candidates for consideration, determining one or more sentiments of a content of the online session, and ranking the plurality of identified ads based at least in part on (i) a correlation between the content of the online session and a content of each identified ad, and (ii) a correlation between the one or more sentiments of the content of the online session and the content of each identified ad.	03-14-2013
20130232457	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LITHOGRAPHY CALIBRATION - A method of efficient optical and resist parameters calibration based on simulating imaging performance of a lithographic process utilized to image a target design having a plurality of features. The method includes the steps of determining a function for generating a simulated image, where the function accounts for process variations associated with the lithographic process; and generating the simulated image utilizing the function, where the simulated image represents the imaging result of the target design for the lithographic process. Systems and methods for calibration of lithographic processes whereby a polynomial fit is calculated for a nominal configuration of the optical system and which can be used to estimate critical dimensions for other configurations.	09-05-2013
20130263064	METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR MODEL-BASED GENERIC MATCHING AND TUNING - The present invention relates to a method for tuning lithography systems so as to allow different lithography systems to image different patterns utilizing a known process that does not require a trial and error process to be performed to optimize the process and lithography system settings for each individual lithography system. According to some aspects, the present invention relates to a method for a generic model-based matching and tuning which works for any pattern. Thus it eliminates the requirements for CD measurements or gauge selection. According to further aspects, the invention is also versatile in that it can be combined with certain conventional techniques to deliver excellent performance for certain important patterns while achieving universal pattern coverage at the same time.	10-03-2013
20140005998	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LITHOGRAPHY PROCESS WINDOW SIMULATION	01-02-2014
20140012671	CONTENT-BASED TARGETED ONLINE ADVERTISEMENT - A method of providing targeted online advertisement includes receiving a request for an ad impression to be provided to a user in a network environment. The request includes a first content and a second content. The method also includes, using a processor, determining a context of the first content and a context of the second content, determining a correlation between the context of the first content and the context of the second content, and identifying a plurality of ads as candidates for consideration. The method further includes, using the processor, ranking the plurality of identified ads, selecting an ad among the plurality of identified ads based at least in part on a result of the ranking, and providing the selected ad as the ad impression to be displayed to the user in response to receiving the request.	01-09-2014
20140012672	CONTENT-BASED BIDDING IN ONLINE ADVERTISING - A method of providing targeted online advertisement includes receiving a request for an ad impression. The request includes a first content and a second content. The method also includes determining information related to (i) a context of the first content, (ii) a context of the second content, and (iii) a correlation between the context of the first content and the context of the second content, and providing the determined information to a bidding service, thereby enabling one or more advertisers to place one or more bids on the ad impression based on the provided information. Each of the one or more bids includes a bid price. The method further includes receiving the one or more bids for the ad impression, selecting one of the one or more received bids based at least in part on the bid prices, and providing an ad impression associated with the selected bid.	01-09-2014
20140033145	PATTERN-DEPENDENT PROXIMITY MATCHING/TUNING INCLUDING LIGHT MANIPULATION BY PROJECTION OPTICS - Described herein are methods for matching the characteristics of a lithographic projection apparatus to a reference lithographic projection apparatus, where the matching includes optimizing projection optics characteristics. The projection optics can be used to shape wavefront in the lithographic projection apparatus. According to the embodiments herein, the methods can be accelerated by using linear fitting algorithm or using Taylor series expansion using partial derivatives of transmission cross coefficients (TCCs).	01-30-2014
20140282303	PATTERN-INDEPENDENT AND HYBRID MATCHING/TUNING INCLUDING LIGHT MANIPULATION BY PROJECTION OPTICS - Described herein are methods for matching the characteristics of a lithographic projection apparatus to a reference lithographic projection apparatus, where the matching includes optimizing illumination source and projection optics characteristics. The projection optics can be used to shape wavefront in the lithographic projection apparatus. According to the embodiments herein, the methods can be accelerated by using linear fitting algorithm or using Taylor series expansion using partial derivatives of transmission cross coefficients (TCCs).	09-18-2014
20140317580	METHODS FOR PERFORMING MODEL-BASED LITHOGRAPHY GUIDED LAYOUT DESIGN - Methods are disclosed to create efficient model-based Sub-Resolution Assist Features (MB-SRAF). An SRAF guidance map is created, where each design target edge location votes for a given field point on whether a single-pixel SRAF placed on this field point would improve or degrade the aerial image over the process window. In one embodiment, the SRAF guidance map is used to determine SRAF placement rules and/or to fine-tune already-placed SRAFs. The SRAF guidance map can be used directly to place SRAFs in a mask layout. Mask layout data including SRAFs may be generated, wherein the SRAFs are placed according to the SRAF guidance map. The SRAF guidance map can comprise an image in which each pixel value indicates whether the pixel would contribute positively to edge behavior of features in the mask layout if the pixel is included as part of a sub-resolution assist feature.	10-23-2014
20150074619	METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR MODEL-BASED GENERIC MATCHING AND TUNING - The present invention relates to a method for tuning lithography systems so as to allow different lithography systems to image different patterns utilizing a known process that does not require a trial and error process to be performed to optimize the process and lithography system settings for each individual lithography system. According to some aspects, the present invention relates to a method for a generic model-based matching and tuning which works for any pattern. Thus it eliminates the requirements for CD measurements or gauge selection. According to further aspects, the invention is also versatile in that it can be combined with certain conventional techniques to deliver excellent performance for certain important patterns while achieving universal pattern coverage at the same time.	03-12-2015
20150074622	OPTIMIZATION OF SOURCE, MASK AND PROJECTION OPTICS - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for optimizing a lithographic projection apparatus including optimizing projection optics therein, and preferably including optimizing a source, a mask, and the projection optics. The projection optics is sometimes broadly referred to as “lens”, and therefore the joint optimization process may be termed source mask lens optimization (SMLO). SMLO is desirable over existing source mask optimization process (SMO), partially because including the projection optics in the optimization can lead to a larger process window by introducing a plurality of adjustable characteristics of the projection optics. The projection optics can be used to shape wavefront in the lithographic projection apparatus, enabling aberration control of the overall imaging process. According to the embodiments herein, the optimization can be accelerated by iteratively using linear fitting algorithm or using Taylor series expansion using partial derivatives of transmission cross coefficients (TCCs).	03-12-2015

Hao Yu Feng, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245945	Modified tripod and "multi-pod" for cameras and other equipment - As one of the examples, one of the main features is that the setup is small enough that it can live with the camera full-time, and carried around by the user. The legs fold into a very compact size that fit within the footprint of the camera, used for any type camera, e.g. compact point-and-shoot camera, camera phone, or SLR camera. The tripod can then live unnoticed on the bottom of the camera, until a shot requiring a tripod is needed. Then, the legs can be deployed to act as a firm stand. Another one of the main features of this tripod is that all the legs do not share a common end-point or pivot-point. This allows the legs to form a very wide stable platform, even when they are short. In general, for N legs, some legs may have common end-points or pivot-points, but not for all N legs. (N is a positive integer, greater or equal to 3.) This invention can be applied to any camera (e.g. compact camera) and any measurement equipment that uses a conventional tripod or similar setup, such as the ones used by civil engineers or surveyors for the survey of the land and construction measurements or calibrations, or the ones used in optical measurements or laser experiments (e.g. for general level measurements and adjustments). Other variations are also discussed.	10-09-2008

Hongwei Feng, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087426	NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EVENT OF INTEREST ROUTING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: receiving a start location and a destination location; receiving a first start time associated with a first event; receiving a second start time associated with a second event with the first start time subsequent to the second start time and the first event closer to the start location than the second event; and generating an event route, for displaying on a device, from the start location to the second event to the first event to the destination location based on the first start time relative to the second start time.	04-14-2011
20110106437	NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH MONITORING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: selecting a monitored threshold including a group association, a time association, or a combination thereof; selecting a monitored boundary; monitoring a monitored person's traversal of the monitored boundary; and generating an alert based on the monitored person's traversal and the monitored threshold for displaying on a device.	05-05-2011
20110238288	NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH POINT OF INTEREST RANKING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: generating a first point of interest; identifying a current location for locating a device; and calculating a dynamic rank for the first point of interest, the dynamic rank represents a relevant match listing of the first point of interest based on a proximity of the current location to the first point of interest and an encounter validity based on the arrival time at the first point of interest.	09-29-2011
20110238290	NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH IMAGE ASSISTED NAVIGATION MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: receiving an entry for a destination, a sub-destination, or a combination thereof with the sub-destination located within the destination; receiving a road obstacle image while traveling along a route to reach the destination; generating an operation direction based on the road obstacle image; and generating a destination image representing the destination for displaying on a device.	09-29-2011
20130096821	NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH NON-NATIVE DYNAMIC NAVIGATOR MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: receiving a destination; generating a route to the destination; and generating a non-native dynamic navigation based on the route for displaying on a device.	04-18-2013

Huining Feng, Albany, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110023050	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TIME-AWARE RUN-TIME TO GUARANTEE TIME - A method and system for achieving time-awareness in the highly available, fault-tolerant execution of components in a distributed computing system, without requiring the writer of these components to explicitly write code (such as entity beans or database transactions) to make component state persistent. It is achieved by converting the intrinsically non-deterministic behavior of the distributed system to a deterministic behavior, thus enabling state recovery to be achieved by advantageously efficient checkpoint-replay techniques. The system is deterministic by repeating the execution of the receiving component by processing the messages in the same order as their associated timestamps and time-aware by allowing adjustment of message execution based on time.	01-27-2011
20130212592	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TIME-AWARE RUN-TIME TO GUARANTEE TIMELINESS IN COMPONENT-ORIENTED DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS - A method and system for achieving time-awareness in the highly available, fault-tolerant execution of components in a distributed computing system, without requiring the writer of these components to explicitly write code (such as entity beans or database transactions) to make component state persistent. It is achieved by converting the intrinsically non-deterministic behavior of the distributed system to a deterministic behavior, thus enabling state recovery to be achieved by advantageously efficient checkpoint-replay techniques. The system is deterministic by repeating the execution of the receiving component by processing the messages in the same order as their associated timestamps and time-aware by allowing adjustment of message execution based on time.	08-15-2013

James C. Feng, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007930	DENTAL FLOSSING DEVICE AND ITS FABRICATION AND USE - A dental flossing device that aids proper oral hygiene between teeth without exerting manual forces. The accordion-like structure of the head unit attaches a floss filament bow of fixed dimension which then attaches to a handle. The unique head unit of the device facilitates the passing of the flossing filament through the contact areas between teeth utilizing biting forces than those of the hands and arms. Accordingly, this eliminates the need to require manual dexterity and exertion while flossing. The retractable head unit can be fabricated using a spring-like mechanism which allows it to collapse and return to its original shape or it may be automated using electrical power.	01-08-2009

Jay Feng, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090094313	SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SENDING INTERACTIVE REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for sending interactive requests for information. In use, a user request for digital information from a user system is identified at an interactive system. Additionally, interactive requests for additional information are sent from the interactive system to the user system and a third party system, in response to the user request. Further, a response to the user request is generated, utilizing the additional information. Moreover, the response is sent from the interactive system to the user system.	04-09-2009

Ji Feng, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216975	EXTENDING SERVER-BASED DESKTOP VIRTUAL MACHINE ARCHITECTURE TO CLIENT MACHINES - A server-based desktop-virtual machines architecture may be extended to a client machine. In one embodiment, a user desktop is remotely accessed from a client system. The remote desktop is generated by a first virtual machine running on a server system, which may comprise one or more server computers. During execution of the first virtual machine, writes to a corresponding virtual disk are directed to a delta disk file or redo log. A copy of the virtual disk is created on the client system. When a user decides to “check out” his or her desktop, the first virtual machine is terminated (if it is running) and a copy of the delta disk is created on the client system. Once the delta disk is present on the client system, a second virtual machine can be started on the client system using the virtual disk and delta disk to provide local access to the user's desktop at the client system. This allows the user to then access his or her desktop without being connected to a network.	08-27-2009
20140189816	EXTENDING SERVER-BASED DESKTOP VIRTUAL MACHINE ARCHITECTURE TO CLIENT MACHINES - A server-based desktop-virtual machines architecture may be extended to a client machine. In one embodiment, a user desktop is remotely accessed from a client system. The remote desktop is generated by a first virtual machine running on a server system, which may comprise one or more server computers. During execution of the first virtual machine, writes to a corresponding virtual disk are directed to a delta disk file or redo log. A copy of the virtual disk is created on the client system. When a user decides to “check out” his or her desktop, the first virtual machine is terminated (if it is running) and a copy of the delta disk is created on the client system. Once the delta disk is present on the client system, a second virtual machine can be started on the client system using the virtual disk and delta disk to provide local access to the user's desktop at the client system. This allows the user to then access his or her desktop without being connected to a network.	07-03-2014
20140372512	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING DATA - A server is in communication with a plurality of clients being executed by a host. The server is configured to receive a message from a first client of the plurality of clients. The message indicates that the first client currently has focus, wherein the message is transmitted by the first client with a first cookie. The server is configured to identify that a second client of the plurality of clients utilizes a second cookie that matches the first cookie, wherein the second client is currently receiving data from the server using a low-latency update mechanism. The server is also configured to downgrade the second client from the low-latency update mechanism to a high-latency update mechanism, wherein the high-latency update mechanism is configured to enable the second client to conduct a poll of the server periodically for updates.	12-18-2014

Ji Feng, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080244028	Synchronization and Customization of a Clone Computer - A computer implemented method for maintaining synchronization between a master computer disk and a clone disk that includes cloning the clone disk from the master computer disk, the clone disk having a customization portion; and customizing the customization portion with information relevant to a clone computer that uses the clone disk.	10-02-2008

Jia Feng, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090176353	CRYSTALLINE-TYPE DEVICE AND APPROACH THEREFOR - Single-crystalline growth is realized using a liquid-phase crystallization approach involving the inhibition of defects typically associated with liquid-phase crystalline growth of lattice mismatched materials. According to one example embodiment, a semiconductor device structure includes a substantially single-crystal region. A liquid-phase material, such as Ge or a semiconductor compound, is crystallized to form the single-crystal region using an approach involving defect inhibition for the promotion of single-crystalline growth. In some instances, this defect inhibition involves the reduction and/or elimination of defects using a relatively small physical opening via which a crystalline growth front propagates. In other instances, this defect inhibition involves causing a change in crystallization front direction relative to a crystallization seed location. The relatively small physical opening and/or the change in crystalline front direction may be implemented, for example, using a material that is substantially unreactive with the liquid-phase material to contain the crystalline growth.	07-09-2009

Jie Feng, Foster City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090287604	DESKTOP ALERT WITH INTERACTIVE BONA FIDE DISPUTE INITIATION THROUGH CHAT SESSION FACILITATED BY DESKTOP APPLICATION - A consumer installs a desktop application on a computer which renders a user interface on the computer's desktop. Upon installation, the desktop application is registered to receive offers and alerts. Each alert includes data for a transaction on an account conducted with a merchant where the account was issued by an issuer to an account holder to conduct transactions on the account with merchants. A received alert is rendered on the desktop. If the consumer, upon review of the rendered alert, deems the corresponding transaction to be fraudulent, the consumer can operate the user interface to activate a live chat with a web service, and use the live chat to send information sufficient to initiate a bona fide dispute of the transaction. The offers are rendered on the user interface as advertisement and are selectable to initiate a transaction on the account.	11-19-2009
20130054463	Dynamic Level Assessment - Embodiments of the present invention include a dynamic and auditable rules-based spend requirement management (SRM) server configured to receive transaction data associated with a payment transaction involving an issuer of an account, where the account is associated with a first set of account level requirements (e.g., a minimum spend requirement) and a first interchange rate. The SRM is further configured to determine that the transaction data is not within the first set of account level requirements, but is within a second set of account level requirements associated with a second interchange rate, and associate the account to the second set of account level requirements by way of a final product identifier stored in a database accessible by a payment processing network (PPN).	02-28-2013

Jinong Feng, Arcadia, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090197253	HIGH FREQUENCY OF NEUREXIN 1BETA SIGNAL PEPTIDE STRUCTURAL VARIANTS IN PATIENTS WITH AUTISM - The three β-neurexins have similar roles in synaptogenesis and interact with the neuroligins. Mutations located within the gene encoding neurexin 1 have been identified as molecular markers associated with autism and autism-related disorders. The estimated attributable risk is 2%. The invention provides methods of diagnosing or predicting susceptibility to developing autism in an individual by determining the presence or absence of one or more genetic variant of a neurexin 1 gene in an individual.	08-06-2009

Kyte Feng, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100305842	METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FILTER AND DISPLAY ONLY POIs CLOSEST TO A ROUTE - This invention relates to an apparatus and a method to display Points-of-Interest (POIs) in a navigation system. More specifically, this invention relates to a navigation-based apparatus and method adapted to filter redundant POIs and display only the POIs closest to the route. In one aspect, the POI display apparatus in the navigation system includes a user interface to display maps and POI information, an information receiver adapted to receive a current location of a user, at least one database to store maps, road networks and POI information, a route generating unit to retrieve the map and road network data from the database and generate a calculated route, a POI searching unit to search POIs in a predetermined searching range and searching distance and a POI filtering unit to divide the POIs discovered by the searching unit into different categories, group the POIs with the same names in each category and sort the POIs in each group according to the distance from the calculated route. In one embodiment, the POI information can be transmitted to the navigation from a remote server or communication networks.	12-02-2010
20100317370	CONTENT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - This invention relates to an apparatus and method to provide event notifications to a user. More specifically, this invention is related to a content delivery system which provides event notifications to the user according to the user's current location and the content in the user's electronic device. Since the content, such as play count, number of songs, etc., may indicate the user's preference about some specific artists, this invention is particularly related to an intelligent content delivery system adapted to provide event notification to the user according to the user's preference. The content delivery system includes an event searching unit, a playback information retrieving unit and an information processing unit which is configured to determine whether to provide and display at least a portion of said first content information by analyzing a plurality of factors and managing said first content and second content information. The factors include but not limited to, whether the event location is within a predetermined distance from the current location, future event occurrence, and event ticket availability.	12-16-2010
20110022299	METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SEARCH AND PROCESS POI INFORMATION - This invention relates to an information delivery system and method. More specifically, this invention relates to an apparatus and method to search and retrieve additional Points-of-interest (POI) information to a user when basic POI information such as POI name, address, phone number, etc. is provided. In one aspect, the system includes an information managing unit to search, display and transmit POI information, a communication interface and a plurality of information providers adapted to stream information to the communication interface, and a communication network adapted to connect the information managing unit and the communication interface. In one embodiment, the basic information and an additional POI information search request can be transmitted from the information managing unit to the communication interface, and the communication interface is programmed to search for the additional POI information in the information providers and transmit the additional POI information back to the information managing unit. In another embodiment, the additional POI information may be filtered and organized before presenting to the user.	01-27-2011

Kyte Feng, Torrance, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216732	Method and apparatus for navigation system for searching objects based on multiple ranges of desired parameters - A method and apparatus for a navigation system enables to search and display candidate objects by arranging them in a plurality of ranges of desired parameters. The method includes the steps of searching and retrieving candidate entries in a type of object specified by a user from a corresponding database, displaying a plurality of range keys on the screen of navigation system where a type of range assigned to the range keys is predetermined based on the type of object specified by the user, selecting a range by executing one of the range keys on the screen, and displaying a list of the candidate entries within the selected range on the screen.	08-27-2009
20100268449	Route planning apparatus and method for navigation system - A route planning system and method for a navigation system which allows the driver to intelligently plan the route when adding waypoints. The route planning navigation system includes a route planning processor which allows the driver to add and prioritize multiple POIs as waypoints. When one or more new waypoints are added, the driver is allowed to prioritize the waypoints if adding new waypoints does not significantly increase the cost of the route, and an optimized route is generated accordingly. In another aspect, if adding new waypoint significantly increases the cost of the route, a notifying message will be generated by the route planning processor so that the driver is able to make a decision whether to proceed to the new waypoint.	10-21-2010
20100274482	Method and apparatus for detecting arrival at new city and producing information on new city - An apparatus and method for a navigation system to detect arrival to a new city and provide information on the city such as dining, lodging, popular sightseeing place, etc. to the user. In addition, it can also provide the user a list of his or her friends in the new city according to an address book or from social networking websites. The navigation includes a detecting unit communicatively coupled with a position measuring device and a map information memory to detect whether the user is entering a new city by determining whether the user is moving across the new city border line. Further, the detecting unit indicates the user is entering a new city when the user is moving a predetermined distance away from an airport. Further, the new city information may not be shown if the user has visited the city before within a predetermined period.	10-28-2010

Li Feng, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090111869	BENZOQUINONE ANSAMYCINS - The invention relates to benzoquinone ansamycin analogs useful for the treatment of cancer and other diseases or conditions characterized by undesired cellular proliferation or hyperproliferation. Therapies involving the administration of such benzoquinone ansamycin analogs, optionally in combination with an inhibitor of an HSP90 client protein, are useful to treat cancer and non-cancerous disease conditions.	04-30-2009

Liangkui Feng, San Ramon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080278518	Merging Images - A method for merging first and second images includes determining a pixel difference image from the first and the second images, determining first and second locations of the foreground subject from the pixel difference image, determining a minimum path of values from the pixel difference image for a region between the first and the second locations of the foreground subject, forming a merged image by stitching the first and the second images along the minimum path, and adjusting pixels of the merged image within a width of the minimum path.	11-13-2008

Liang-Kui Feng, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090018962	Method for activating application module - A method for activating an application module is applied to an application program installed in an electronic device, wherein the application program includes at least more than one application module. When activating one of the application modules, the electronic device must firstly receive an activation code corresponding to the application module from a server of a program provider via the Internet, and the activation code is encrypted by the server of the program provider based on an activation information (such as a user name) and a module code corresponding to the application module, both of which are transmitted from the electronic device.	01-15-2009

Maria Qing Feng, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110060536	Method and Apparatus for Inspecting Crack in Ceramic Body - The invention is defined as a method and apparatus for non-destructive inspection including detection, quantification, and location of a surface or subsurface crack in a body made of advanced technical ceramics. The method and apparatus can detect all cracks in a ceramic body, including microscopic cracks, with a high sensitivity, accuracy and reliability, by measuring changes in electrical resistances through a plurality pairs of electrodes affixed on surfaces of the ceramic body. The extent of the cracks can be quantified and expressed as numerical data, and the location of the cracks can be identified. An automated inspection process enables a convenient, real-time, cost-effective crack inspection.	03-10-2011

Meng Feng, Foster City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090106128	Web Service Architecture for Product Selection and Dynamic Catalog Generation - Various systems and methods for providing product selection and dynamic catalog generation as a Web Service are disclosed. One method involves receiving a Web Service signature requesting access to catalog information. The Web Service signature comprises information indicative of a sales context. The method then dynamically generates a catalog, based upon the sales context. The method can also involve generating a second Web Service signature, which includes information indicative of the catalog, and sending that second Web Service signature to the application that requested access to the catalog information.	04-23-2009

Michael Feng, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100278190	HIERARCHICAL PIPELINED DISTRIBUTED SCHEDULING TRAFFIC MANAGER - A hierarchical pipelined distributed scheduling traffic manager includes multiple hierarchical levels to perform hierarchical winner selection and propagation in a pipeline including selecting and propagating winner queues of a lower level to subsequent levels to determine one final winning queue. The winner selection and propagation is performed in parallel between the levels to reduce the time required in selecting the final winning queue. In some embodiments, the hierarchical traffic manager is separated into multiple separate sliced hierarchical traffic managers to distributively process the traffic.	11-04-2010
20120170472	ON-CHIP PACKET CUT-THROUGH - Embodiments of the invention include a method for avoiding memory bandwidth utilization during packet processing. The packet processing core receives a plurality of packets. The packet processing core identifies the packet's quality of service (QoS) descriptor. The packet processing core determines that at least one packet should be moved to an off-chip packet stored prior to the packet being transmitted to the egress port. The packet processing core bases that determination, at least in part, on the packet's QoS descriptor. The packet processing core moves the determined packets to the off-chip packet store. The packet processing core determines that at least one packet should not be moved to the off-chip packet store prior to the packet being transmitted to the egress port. This determination is also made, at least in part, based on the packet's QoS descriptor.	07-05-2012

Mike Feng, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090106278	DIAGNOSABILITY SYSTEM - A diagnosability system for automatically collecting, storing, communicating, and analyzing diagnostic data for one or more monitored systems. The diagnosability system comprises several components configured for the collection, storage, communication, and analysis of diagnostic data for a condition detected in monitored system. The diagnosability system enables targeted dumping of diagnostic data so that only diagnostic data that is relevant for diagnosing the condition detected in the monitored system is collected and stored. This in turn enables first failure analysis thereby reducing the time needed to resolve the condition detected in the monitored system.	04-23-2009
20090106601	DIAGNOSTIC DATA REPOSITORY - Techniques for systematically gathering, organizing, and storing diagnostic data related to multiple monitored systems (e.g., multiple instances of a product or multiple products). A centralized repository is provided that is organized in a hierarchical manner to facilitate proper organization of the diagnostic data related to multiple monitored systems. In one embodiment, a root directory comprising one or more subdirectories is provided for storing diagnostic data collected for each monitored system. Multiple root directories may be provided under a common base directory for storing diagnostic data corresponding to multiple monitored systems. This enables correlation of diagnostic data across multiple monitored systems.	04-23-2009
20090106756	Automatic Workload Repository Performance Baselines - Techniques that improve manageability of systems. Techniques are provided for creating different types of baselines that are more flexible and dynamic in nature. A future-based baseline may be created defining a period of time, wherein at least a portion of the period of time is in the future. A baseline may be created that is a composite of multiple baselines. In general, baselines may be specified having one or more periods of time that are either contiguous or non-contiguous. A template for creating a set of baselines based on a set of time periods may also be created, where the template can be used to create a baseline for each of the set of time periods. A moving window baseline may be created having an associated time window that changes with passage of time, where accordingly the data associated with the baseline may also dynamically change with passage of time.	04-23-2009

Nien-Chung Feng, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100118970	TEMPORAL ERROR CONCEALMENT FOR VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS - Methods and systems for processing video data are described. A set of candidate motion vectors is selected from motion vectors associated with macroblocks in a first frame of video data and from motion vectors associated with macroblocks in a second frame of the video data. A statistical measure of the set is determined. The statistical measure defines a motion vector for a macroblock of interest in the second frame.	05-13-2010

Ning-Ning Feng, Arcadia, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100207223	Optical device having light sensor employing horizontal electrical field - The optical device includes a waveguide and a light sensor on a base. The light sensor includes a light-absorbing medium configured to receive a light signal from the waveguide. The light sensor also includes field sources for generating an electrical field in the light-absorbing medium. The field sources are configured so the electrical field is substantially parallel to the base.	08-19-2010
20110142390	Optical device having modulator employing horizontal electrical field - The optical device includes a waveguide on a base. The device also includes a modulator on the base. The modulator includes an electro-absorption medium configured to receive a light signal from the waveguide. The modulator also includes field sources for generating an electrical field in the electro-absorption medium. The electro-absorption medium is a medium in which the Franz-Keldysh effect occurs in response to the formation of the electrical field in the electro-absorption medium. The field sources are configured so the electrical field is substantially parallel to the base.	06-16-2011
20110142391	Ring resonator with wavelength selectivity - The ring resonator includes waveguides configured to guide light signals. The waveguides include an input waveguide and one or more loop waveguides. One of the loop waveguides is a primary loop waveguide that is optically coupled with the input waveguide at a wavelength of light. A tuner is configured to tune the wavelength at which the light is optically coupled from the input waveguide into the primary loop waveguide. One or more light detectors are each configured to provide an output indicating an intensity of light guided in one of the one or more loop waveguides. Electronics are configured to tune the tuner in response to the output from the light detector.	06-16-2011
20110266422	Optical device having partially butt-coupled light sensor - An optical device includes a light-transmitting medium positioned on a base. The light-transmitting medium defines a waveguide. The optical device also includes a light sensor. The light sensor includes a light-absorbing medium positioned on the base. A portion of the waveguide ends at a facet such that a first portion of a light signal being guided by the wavegide passes through the facet and a second portion of the light signal bypasses the facet and remains in the light-transmitting medium. The light-absorbing medium is positioned on the light-transmitting medium such that the light-transmitting medium is between the light-absorbing medium and the base. Additionally, the light-absorbing medium is positioned on the light-transmitting medium such that the light-absorbing medium receives the first portion of the light signal that passes through the facet. Further, the light-absorbing medium is configured such that the second portion of the light signal is coupled into the light-absorbing medium from the light-transmitting medium.	11-03-2011
20110310467	System having light sensor with enhanced sensitivity - The system includes a light-transmitting medium positioned on a base. The light-transmitting medium included a ridge and a slab region. The ridge extends upward from the slab region and defines a portion of a waveguide on the base. The waveguide is configured to guide a light signal through the device. The device also includes an avalanche effect light sensor positioned on the base and configured to detect the presence of the light signal. The light sensor includes a light-absorbing medium positioned on the ridge of the light-transmitting medium such that the light signal is coupled from the light-transmitting medium into the light-absorbing medium. The light-transmitting includes a charge layer located at an interface of the light-transmitting medium and the light-absorbing medium. A multiplication region is formed in the slab regions of the light-transmitting medium such that the multiplication region receives charge carriers from the charge layer during the operation of the light sensor.	12-22-2011

Philip Xiaoli Feng, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100140066	VERY LOW VOLTAGE, ULTRAFAST NANOELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCHES AND RESONANT SWITCHES - The invention provides lateral nanoelectromechanical switches useful for integration into circuitry fabricated using standard semiconductor processing methods, or using techniques compatible with the mainstream semiconductor processing technologies. Methods of fabricating the switches are described. Some exemplary designs for two and three terminal switches are provided. Descriptions of structural features and the operating parameters for some exemplary switches are given. The switches are expected to be compatible with circuitry that is operable in computer-based systems.	06-10-2010

Shen Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110026570	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AND CORRECTING RECEIVER PARAMETERS - A method and apparatus for measuring parameters of a receiver having a mixer for generating an I signal and a Q signal using an input signal, an I channel circuit for processing the I signal, and a Q channel circuit for processing the Q signal. The method includes feeding the receiver a first testing signal before the mixer. The method includes feeding the receiver a second testing signal on the I channel circuit. The method includes feeding the receiver a third testing signal on the Q channel circuit. The method includes measuring I/Q quadrature deviation and I/Q delay imbalance of the receiver using the first, the second, and the third testing signals. This separates the I/Q quadrature deviation and I/Q delay imbalance.	02-03-2011
20110065406	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SIGNAL - A signal processing method and system are provided. The method includes receiving an input signal within a first frequency range, the input signal including a desired signal and an interference signal. The method includes down-converting the input signal to a second frequency range, which is lower than the first frequency range, using an offset local oscillator signal having a frequency substantially equal to the central frequency of the desired signal. The method includes separating the interference signal from the down-converted input signal. The method includes up-converting the separated interference signal to the first frequency range. The method includes subtracting the up-converted interference signal from the input signal at the first frequency range to obtain an interference removed signal. The method includes down-converting the interference removed signal to a third frequency range, which is lower than the first frequency range, using a local oscillator signal, for demodulating. The frequency of the offset local oscillator signal is different from the frequency of the local oscillator signal.	03-17-2011

Sheng Feng, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080238477	TILEABLE FIELD-PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY ARCHITECTURE - An apparatus includes an FPGA, which includes a first FPGA tile including a plurality of FGs, a first, second, and third set of routing conductors, and a plurality of IGs. The FGs are arranged in rows and columns with each FG being configured to receive tertiary and regular input signals, perform a logic operation, and generate regular output signals. The third set of routing conductors is coupled to the first set of output ports of the FGs and configured to receive signals, route signals within the FPGA tile, and provide input signals to the third set of input ports of the FGs. The IGs surround the FGs such that one IG is positioned at each end of each row and column. Each IG is coupled to the third set of routing conductors and configured to transfer signals from the third set of routing conductors to outside the first FPGA tile.	10-02-2008

Shuling Feng, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100086013	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEPTION IN A MULTI-INPUT-MULTI-OUTPUT (MIMO) ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DOMAIN MODULATION (OFDM) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An embodiment of the present invention includes a transceiver for use in a multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) Orthogonal Frequency Domain Multiplexing (OFDM) wireless communication system. The transceiver decodes and remodulates certain signal fields and uses the same to update the coefficients of a frequency equalizer thereby improving channel estimation and extending training.	04-08-2010
20100189167	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEPTION IN A MULTI-INPUT-MULTI-OUTPUT (MIMO) ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DOMAIN MODULATION (OFDM) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An embodiment of the present invention includes a transceiver for use in a multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) Orthogonal Frequency Domain Multiplexing (OFDM) wireless communication system. The transceiver decodes and remodulates certain signal fields and uses the same to update the coefficients of a frequency equalizer thereby improving channel estimation and extending training.	07-29-2010

Shuling (julia) Feng, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100054368	METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DETECT PACKETS OF DIFFERENT FORMATS IN A WIRELESS RECEIVER - A method and system for detecting packets of different formats in a receiver is disclosed. The method and system include initializing the receiver to be in a legacy mode; and receiving at least one data symbol by the receiver. The method and system include detecting if there is a high throughput (HT) signal field within a data packet and determining the format of the data packet based upon the detection of a HT signal field.	03-04-2010

Tian Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100298212	Modified Insulin Polypeptides and Their Uses - Modified insulin polypeptides and their uses thereof are provided	11-25-2010

Wei Feng, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041052	Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Assays - Methods for detecting phosphorylation of receptor tyrosine kinases (“RTKs”) upon activation are provided. The method employs cells comprising two fusion products: (1) an RTK fused to a small fragment of β-galactosidase and (2) a phosphotyrosine binding peptide fused to the large fragment of β-galactosidase, where the 2 fragments weakly complex to form an active enzyme, and optionally a construct for a cytosolic RTK phosphorylating kinase, when the RTK does not autophosphoryate. To detect phosphorylation a β-galactosidase substrate is added to the cells, whereby product formation indicates the occurrence of phosphorylation.	02-18-2010

Wen Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090153058	INFUSION PUMP WITH CONFIGURABLE SCREEN SETTINGS - A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.	06-18-2009
20090153463	INFUSION PUMP WITH CONFIGURABLE SCREEN SETTINGS - A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.	06-18-2009
20090153595	INFUSION PUMP WITH CONFIGURABLE SCREEN SETTINGS - A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.	06-18-2009
20090157432	INFUSION PUMP WITH CONFIGURABLE SCREEN SETTINGS - A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.	06-18-2009

Wenyi Feng, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100271068	LOGIC MODULE INCLUDING VERSATILE ADDER FOR FPGA - A logic module for an FPGA includes a LUT formed from an N-level tree of 2:1 multiplexers. Each of the N inputs to the LUT is connected to the select inputs of the multiplexers in one level of the tree. Each of the data inputs at the leaves of the tree is driven by a configuration memory cell that produces either a logic 0 or a logic 1. The output of the single multiplexer at the last level of the tree forms a Y output and is coupled to one input of an XOR gate and to the select input of a two-input carry multiplexer. The 0 input of the carry multiplexer is coupled to a G input. A CI input is coupled to the other input of the XOR gate and to the 1 input of the carry multiplexer.	10-28-2010
20120280711	FPGA RAM BLOCKS OPTIMIZED FOR USE AS REGISTER FILES - A random access memory circuit adapted for use in a field programmable gate array integrated circuit device is disclosed. The FPGA has a programmable array with logic modules and routing interconnects programmably coupleable to the logic modules and the RAM circuit. The RAM circuit has three ports: a first readable port, a second readable port, and a writeable port. The read ports may be programmably synchronous or asynchronous and have a programmably bypassable output pipeline register. The RAM circuit is especially well adapted for implementing register files. A novel interconnect method is also described.	11-08-2012
20130271180	FPGA RAM BLOCKS OPTIMIZED FOR USE AS REGISTER FILES - A random access memory circuit adapted for use in a field programmable gate array integrated circuit device is disclosed. The FPGA has a programmable array with logic modules and routing interconnects programmably coupleable to the logic modules and the RAM circuit. The RAM circuit has three ports: a first readable port, a second readable port, and a writeable port. The read ports may be programmably synchronous or asynchronous and have a programmably bypassable output pipeline register. The RAM circuit is especially well adapted for implementing register files. A novel interconnect method is also described.	10-17-2013
20150020038	Method for Efficient FPGA Packing - A method for programming a cluster-based field programmable gate array (FPGA) device includes providing a netlist and cluster size information, translating the netlist into a hypergraph, partitioning the hypergraph into multiple partitions and optimizing the Rent characteristic, translating the partitions into clusters, placing the clusters on the FPGA device, routing interconnects using a pre-fabricated routing resource on the FPGA device, generating a programming bitstream in response to the placing and routing, and providing the programming bitstream to the FPGA device to realize the user design.	01-15-2015

Wenyi Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080290263	CONFOCAL IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - The invention provides imaging apparatus and methods useful for obtaining a high resolution image of a sample at rapid scan rates. A rectangular detector array having a horizontal dimension that is longer than the vertical dimension can be used along with imaging optics positioned to direct a rectangular image of a portion of a sample to the rectangular detector array. A scanning device can be configured to scan the sample in a scan-axis dimension, wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array and the shorter of the two rectangular dimensions for the image are in the scan-axis dimension, and wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array is short enough to achieve confocality in a single axis.	11-27-2008
20090272914	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may, for instance, be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The captured and detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection (TIR) methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. In addition, the biological samples imaged may be present on the surfaces of the support structure in a random special pattern and need not be at known locations in order for the imaging to be performed.	11-05-2009
20100012825	CONFOCAL IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - The invention provides imaging apparatus and methods useful for obtaining a high resolution image of a sample at rapid scan rates. A rectangular detector array having a horizontal dimension that is longer than the vertical dimension can be used along with imaging optics positioned to direct a rectangular image of a portion of a sample to the rectangular detector array. A scanning device can be configured to scan the sample in a scan-axis dimension, wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array and the shorter of the two rectangular dimensions for the image are in the scan-axis dimension, and wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array is short enough to achieve confocality in a single axis.	01-21-2010
20100259763	SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF FACILITATING FOCUSING AN OPTICAL SCANNER - Systems and methods for facilitating focusing of an image scanner, such as a confocal microscope, are disclosed. Measurement of optical characteristics in certain areas of a test sample are compared to stored or baseline optical characteristic profiles to determine an appropriate correction to properly focus the scanner. In one aspect, the method includes obtaining a dynamic profile at a current detection region of a test sample and associating the dynamic profile to a profile selected from a set of stored baseline profiles. Each of the stored baseline profiles is associated with a correction.	10-14-2010
20110204212	CONFOCAL IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - The invention provides imaging apparatus and methods useful for obtaining a high resolution image of a sample at rapid scan rates. A rectangular detector array having a horizontal dimension that is longer than the vertical dimension can be used along with imaging optics positioned to direct a rectangular image of a portion of a sample to the rectangular detector array. A scanning device can be configured to scan the sample in a scan-axis dimension, wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array and the shorter of the two rectangular dimensions for the image are in the scan-axis dimension, and wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array is short enough to achieve confocality in a single axis.	08-25-2011
20110220775	SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING OPTICAL SIGNALS FROM A SAMPLE - An optical system configured to detect optical signals during imaging sessions. The optical system includes an objective lens that has a collecting end that is positioned proximate to a sample and configured to receive optical signals therefrom. The optical system also includes a removable path compensator that is configured to be located at an imaging position between the collecting end of the objective lens and the sample. The path compensator adjusts an optical path of the light emissions when in the imaging position. Also, the optical system includes a transfer device that is configured to move the path compensator. The transfer device locates the path compensator at the imaging position for a first imaging session and removes the path compensator from the imaging position for a second imaging session.	09-15-2011
20110301044	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	12-08-2011
20120040364	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	02-16-2012
20120149585	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	06-14-2012
20120168644	CONFOCAL IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - The invention provides imaging apparatus and methods useful for obtaining a high resolution image of a sample at rapid scan rates. A rectangular detector array having a horizontal dimension that is longer than the vertical dimension can be used along with imaging optics positioned to direct a rectangular image of a portion of a sample to the rectangular detector array. A scanning device can be configured to scan the sample in a scan-axis dimension, wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array and the shorter of the two rectangular dimensions for the image are in the scan-axis dimension, and wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array is short enough to achieve confocality in a single axis.	07-05-2012
20130023422	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	01-24-2013
20130079232	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for detecting multiple different nucleotides in a sample. In particular, the disclosure provides for detection of multiple different nucleotides in a sample utilizing fewer detection moieties than the number of nucleotides being detected and/or fewer imaging events than the number of nucleotides being detected.	03-28-2013
20140045708	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	02-13-2014
20140213486	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	07-31-2014
20150069267	CONFOCAL IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - The invention provides imaging apparatus and methods useful for obtaining a high resolution image of a sample at rapid scan rates. A rectangular detector array having a horizontal dimension that is longer than the vertical dimension can be used along with imaging optics positioned to direct a rectangular image of a portion of a sample to the rectangular detector array. A scanning device can be configured to scan the sample in a scan-axis dimension, wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array and the shorter of the two rectangular dimensions for the image are in the scan-axis dimension, and wherein the vertical dimension for the rectangular detector array is short enough to achieve confocality in a single axis.	03-12-2015
20150079596	BIOSENSORS FOR BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAME - A biosensor is provided including a detection device and a flow cell mounted to the detection device. The detection device has a detector surface with a plurality of reaction sites. The detection device also includes a filter layer that is configured to at least one of (a) filter unwanted excitation light signals; (b) direct emission signals from a designated reaction site toward one or more associated light detectors that are configured to detect the emission signals from the designated reaction site; or (c) block or prevent detection of crosstalk emission signals from adjacent reaction sites.	03-19-2015

William W. Feng, Lafayette, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268483	Methods and systems for enabling simulation of aging effect of a chrono-rheological material in computer aided engineering analysis - Methods and systems for enabling simulation of material aging effect of chrono-rheological materials in computer aided engineering (CAE) analysis are disclosed. According to one aspect, a set of material property tests is conducted for a chrono-rheological material of interest. Each test obtains a series of material properties such as relaxation test data at different age. The relaxation test data are measured by maintaining a specimen of the chrono-rheological material at a predetermined strain. A set of first and second time-dependent material aging effect parameters is determined by shifting and matching the series of relaxation test data between each pair of the tests. The set of first and second time-dependent material aging effect parameters in conjunction with a CAE analysis application module with a chrono-rheological material constitutive equation configured therein are then used for simulating material aging effect by performing a CAE analysis of an engineering structure containing at least in part the chrono-rheological material.	10-21-2010

Xiangdong Feng, Upland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090276	Cementitious Formulations and Products - Cementitious formulations and their products with enhanced reactivity are provided. Formulations in certain embodiments may include at least one calcium source, a reactant and a filler in a hydrated environment, wherein the reactant, in one form, is crystalline silica that has been modified for reactivity. Enhancement of a reactant may include one or more modifications to its content, grind and/or the cement to silica ratio, as well as addition of one or more additives in the formulation, additives in the form of at least one alumina source, defoamer, catalyst and/or a clay.	04-09-2009
20100263486	SYNTHESIS OF NICKEL NANOPOWDERS - The invention relates to a method of making a nickel powder having an average particle size of less than about 100 nanometers, comprising contacting, at a temperature of about 50° C. to about 95° C., a reduction solution with a nickel solution to form a reaction mixture. The reduction solution comprises a base and a reducing agent. The nickel solution comprises a nickel compound water, a nucleation agent, a surfactant or dispersant, and combinations thereof. The yield of nickel nanoparticles is greater than about 90% relative to starting moles of nickel compound. The nickel powder is suitable for use in electronics applications and sintered metal applications.	10-21-2010
20120152154	CEMENTITIOUS FORMULATIONS AND PRODUCTS - Cementitious formulations and their products with enhanced reactivity are provided. Formulations in certain embodiments may include at least one calcium source, a reactant and a filler in a hydrated environment, wherein the reactant, in one form, is crystalline silica that has been modified for reactivity. Enhancement of a reactant may include one or more modifications to its content, grind and/or the cement to silica ratio, as well as addition of one or more additives in the formulation, additives in the form of at least one alumina source, defoamer, catalyst and/or a clay.	06-21-2012

Xiang Guang Feng, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080284627	A/D CONVERTER FOR WIDEBAND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION - Circuitry for providing non-uniform analog-to-digital (“A/D”) signal conversion for wideband signals is provided. The circuitry of the invention is optimized for wideband signals because it does not sacrifice the small-scale resolution of high-probability signal amplitudes while preventing the clipping of low-probability signal amplitudes. The circuitry includes a nonlinear amplifier and an A/D converter that may be uniform or non-uniform. The digital output of the A/D converter may be further processed by circuitry that has an output function that is the inverse of that of the nonlinear amplifier, so as to maintain linear A/D conversion.	11-20-2008

Xiaogang Feng, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080224678	SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER WITH HIGH FREQUENCY CURRENT BALANCE - A controller for a multi-phase switching power supply shuffles the sequence of the phases in response to a load transient to prevent synchronization of one or more phases with high-frequency load transients. The sequence may be shuffled by varying the frequency and/or sequence of the switching control signals to introduce a random variation in the phases.	09-18-2008
20110062928	SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER WITH HIGH FREQUENCY CURRENT BALANCE - A controller for a multi-phase switching power supply shuffles the sequence of the phases in response to a load transient to prevent synchronization of one or more phases with high-frequency load transients. The sequence may be shuffled by varying the frequency and/or sequence of the switching control signals to introduce a random variation in the phases.	03-17-2011

Xiao-Li Feng, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110094861	Nano-electro-mechanical systems switches - NEMS (Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems) apparatuses are described. By applying a static electric field, an arm or beam in a NEMS apparatus is made to bend so that one electrical conductor is made to contact another electrical conductor, thereby closing the NEMS apparatus. Some apparatus embodiments make use of electrostatic coupling to cause the arm or beam to bend, and some apparatus embodiments make use of piezoelectric materials to cause the arm or beam to bend. Other embodiments are described and claimed.	04-28-2011

Xiao-Li (philip) Feng, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080204152	ULTRA-HIGH FREQUENCY SELF-SUSTAINING OSCILLATORS, COUPLED OSCILLATORS, VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED OSCILLATORS, AND OSCILLATOR ARRAYS BASED ON VIBRATING NANOELECTROMECHANICAL RESONATORS - A self-sustaining ultra-high frequency oscillator and method enable the ability to oscillate and output a signal. A balanced bridge circuit is utilized to null an embedding background response. A first vibrating nanoelectromechanical (NEMS) beam resonator is part of one of the branches of the balanced bridge circuit and determines the frequency of the oscillator's output signal. A feedback loop establishes and sets oscillation conditions of the oscillator's signal. Further, the feedback loop connects an output of the first resonator to an input of the balanced bridge circuit.	08-28-2008

Yu Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241167	CC CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR 5 DNA, NEW ANIMAL MODELS AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR HIV INFECTION - The susceptibility of human macrophages to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection depends on cell surface expression of the human CD4 molecule and CC cytokine receptor 5. CCR5 is a member of the 7-transmembrane segment superfamily of G-protein-coupled cell surface molecules. CCR5 plays an essential role in the membrane fusion step of infection by some HIV isolates. The establishment of stable, nonhuman cell lines and transgenic mammals having cells that coexpress human CD4 and CCR5 provides valuable tools for the continuing research of HIV infection. In addition, antibodies which bind to CCR5, CCR5 variants, and CCR5-binding agents, capable of blocking membrane fusion between HIV and target cells represent potential anti-HIV therapeutics for macrophage-tropic strains of HIV.	10-02-2008

Zheng Feng, La Jolla, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120093783	USE ADIPOSE TISSUE-DERIVED REGENERATIVE CELLS IN THE MODULATION OF INFLAMMATION IN THE PANCREAS AND IN THE KIDNEY - Aspects of the present invention relate to the field of medicine, specifically, the effect of adipose tissue and its components on modulating inflammation.	04-19-2012
20130108592	USE ADIPOSE TISSUE-DERIVED REGENERATIVE CELLS IN THE MODULATION OF INFLAMMATION IN THE PANCREAS AND IN THE KIDNEY	05-02-2013

Zhirong Feng, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110072326	SRAM MACRO TEST FLOP - A SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) macro test flop circuit includes a flip-flop circuit, a scan control circuit, and an output buffer circuit. The flip-flop circuit includes a master latch circuit and a slave latch circuit. The master latch circuit includes a master feed-back circuit including a master storage node and a master feed-forward circuit. The slave latch circuit includes a slave feed-back circuit including a slave storage node and a slave feed-forward circuit driven from the master latch. The scan control circuit includes a scan slave feed-forward circuit, a scan latch circuit, and a scan driver circuit driven by the scan feed-back circuit. The scan latch circuit includes a scan feed-back circuit comprising a scan storage node and a scan feed-forward circuit driven from the slave latch. The output buffer circuit includes a master driver driven from master latch circuit and a slave driver driven from slave latch circuit.	03-24-2011

Zhishan Feng, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100226649	Multi-Fiber Ten Gigabit Passive Optical network Optical Line Terminal for Optical Distribution Network Coexistence with Gigabit Passive Optical Network - An apparatus comprising a wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) coupler configured to couple an optical line terminal (OLT) comprising a transmitter and a receiver, wherein the WDM coupler is coupled to the transmitter via a first fiber and to the receiver via a second fiber. An apparatus comprising a WDM coupler for a passive optical network (PON) comprising a plurality of filters and a plurality of ports, wherein the WDM coupler comprises fewer filters than ports. A method comprising receiving a downstream optical signal intended for an optical network terminal (ONT) via a first fiber, and transmitting an upstream optical signal received from the ONT via a second fiber.	09-09-2010
20110320905	Data Sending/Receiving Method with Forward Error Correction and Related Component and System for Gigabit Ethernet - A method for sending data from a transmitter to a receiver in a transmission network comprising receiving outgoing data that is eight-bits-ten-bits (8b10b) encoded at a Gigabit Ethernet (GE) line rate from a physical medium attachment (PMA) layer, 8b10b decoding the received outgoing data, 64-bits-to-66-bits (64b66b) encoding the 8b10b decoded outgoing data, forward error correction (FEC) encoding the 64b66b encoded outgoing data, and serializing and sending the 64b66b and FEC encoded outgoing data at the GE line rate to a physical medium dependent (PMD) layer.	12-29-2011

Zhongling Feng, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080279777	COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE A HYDROPHOBIC COMPOUND AND A POLYAMINO ACID CONJUGATE - Various compositions that include a hydrophobic compound and a polyamino acid conjugate are prepared. The compositions described herein are useful for a variety of drug, biomolecule, and imaging agent delivery applications.	11-13-2008
20120230917	COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE A HYDROPHOBIC COMPOUND AND A POLYAMINO ACID CONJUGATE - Various compositions that include a hydrophobic compound and a polyamino acid conjugate are prepared. The compositions described herein are useful for a variety of drug, biomolecule, and imaging agent delivery applications.	09-13-2012