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Hui Liu

Hui Liu, Shanghai CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110024287BIPOLAR ELECTRODE AND SUPERCAPACITOR DESALINATION DEVICE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A bipolar electrode comprises an intermediate layer comprising one or more carbon materials. The bipolar electrode further comprises first and second layers disposed on opposite surfaces of the intermediate layer and configured to act as an anode and a cathode. The first and second layers comprise at least one of one or more electrically conductive carbon materials and one or more conductive polymers. A supercapacitor desalination device and a method for making the bipolar electrode are also presented.02-03-2011
20110049430METHOD FOR MAKING POLYMER, COATING ELECTRODE, AND ASSOCIATED POLYMER AND ELECTRODE - A method is provided, comprising: copolymerizing a monomer comprising at least two amide groups, a monomer of formula (a)03-03-2011
20110282609METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC INDUCTION TOMOGRAPHY - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for estimating artifacts in the image reconstruction of an object of interest (11-17-2011
20120153943METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AN OBJECT OF INTEREST - This invention relates to a method of and apparatus for, measuring an object of interest. The apparatus (06-21-2012
20120172359Oxazine Derivatives and their Use in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders - The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula07-05-2012
20120196140METHOD FOR MAKING POLYMER, AND ASSOCIATED POLYMER, MEMBRANE AND ELECTRODE - A method is provided, comprising: copolymerizing a monomer comprising at least two amide groups, a monomer of formula (a)08-02-2012
20120264859COPOLYMER DISPERSION FOR WATER WHITENING RESISTANT COATINGS - The present invention provides an aqueous copolymer dispersion comprising a copolymer and a polyamine, the copolymer comprises, as copolymerized units, at least one nonionic monomer selected from (meth)acrylate C10-18-2012
20120302558OXAZINE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula11-29-2012
20140339163PERFORMANCE OF A MEMBRANE USED IN MEMBRANE DISTILLATION - The present disclosure provides a method for improving the performance of a membrane for use in a membrane distillation process, and a membrane produced by the method. The method includes subjecting the membrane to a pressure difference across the membrane in order to open closed pores in the membrane.11-20-2014
20150059616PROCESS FOR PREPARING COLOR DISPERSIONS AND THE COLOR DISPERSIONS MADE THEREOF - A process for preparing color dispersions comprising a first step of contacting water, a first colorant, and a gel composition comprising a first gel selected from methylcellulose, hydropropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, and the mixture thereof, and a second gel selected from guar, pectin, carrageenan, gelatin, and the mixture thereof, to form a first colorant dispersion; a second step of contacting the first colorant dispersion with a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, clay, and a peptizing agent to form a dispersion of protected first colorant particles. A color dispersion comprising the first colorant dispersion and a color coating comprising the color dispersion.03-05-2015
20150065618PROCESS FOR PREPARING TRANSPARENT/SEMI-TRANSPARENT COLOR DISPERSIONS AND THE COLOR DISPERSIONS MADE THEREOF - This invention relates to a process for preparing color dispersions comprising a first step of contacting water, a first colorant, and a polysaccharide selected from methylcellulose, hydropropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, and the mixture thereof, to form a first colorant dispersion; a second step of contacting the first colorant dispersion with a protective composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, clay, and a peptizing agent to form a dispersion of protected first colorant particles; an optional third step of repeating the first step and the second step with a second colorant that is different from the first colorant to form a dispersion of protected second colorant particles; and an optional fourth step of mixing the dispersions of protected first and second colorant particles to form a multi-color dispersion. This invention also relates to a color dispersion comprising the first colorant dispersion, and a color coating comprising the color dispersion.03-05-2015
20160063457Method and Apparatus of Obtaining Location Information - A method and an apparatus of obtaining location information are disclosed. According to the disclosed method, a server obtains transaction data uploaded by a terminal, determines a transaction device identifier and transaction address information included in the transaction data, and determines and stores location information of a transaction device corresponding to the transaction device identifier based on the transaction address information. Using the above method, the server is able to automatically record the location information of the transaction device through the transaction data uploaded by the terminal, without the need of manually recording the location information of the transaction device, thereby effectively enhancing the efficiency of obtaining the location information of the transaction device.03-03-2016

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Shanghai CN

Hui Liu, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110032921COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING OFDM FOR ONE DIRECTION AND DSSS FOR ANOTHER DIRECTION - A method and apparatus for wireless communication are described. In one embodiment, a method for communicating with a subscriber comprises transmitting orthogonal frequency domain multiplexing (OFDM) signals to the subscriber, and receiving direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) signals from the subscriber.02-10-2011

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Sammamish, WA US

Hui Liu, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090109262FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A fluid ejection device includes a fluid chamber having a first sidewall and a second sidewall, a flexible membrane extended over the fluid chamber and supported at an end of the first sidewall and an end of the second sidewall, an actuator provided on the flexible membrane, a first gap provided between the flexible membrane and the end of the first sidewall, and a second gap provided between the flexible membrane and the end of the second sidewall, and compliant material provided within the first gap and within the second gap. As such, the actuator is adapted to deflect the flexible membrane relative to the fluid chamber.04-30-2009
20100309259PRINT HEAD DIAPHRAGM SUPPORT - A print head (12-09-2010

Hui Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080294270DIFFERENTIALLY PROCESSED TISSUE AND PROCESSING METHODS THEREOF - A method of preparing an implantable biological device having a first tissue part and a second tissue part includes exposing the first tissue part to a first preparation method and preventing exposure of the second biological tissue part to the first preparation method. Preventing exposure of the second biological tissue part to the first preparation method may be achieved using an embedding technique, a coating technique, a covering technique, or physical isolation. The method may further include exposing the second tissue part to a second preparation method and preventing exposure of the first biological tissue part to the second preparation method. An apparatus for preparing an implantable biologic device includes an enclosure having first and second chambers separated by a partition member wherein a substantial portion of the first tissue part is within the first chamber and a substantial portion of the second tissue part is within the second chamber.11-27-2008
20080306610TISSUE PROCESSING FOR NONIMMUNOGENIC IMPLANTS - Methods for processing tissues to render them suitable for implantation, e.g. in an orthopedic site. Tissues are rendered substantially acellular and substantially nonimmunogenic by exposure to processes that result in cell lysis, increasing permeability of the extracellular matrix, degrading the debris from lysis, and removing the debris. Methods of forming tissue implants, kits for processing tissue implants, and methods of using tissue implants are also disclosed.12-11-2008
20090030431MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CUTTING AND SUTURING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - Medical devices for cutting and suturing biological tissue generally include a shaft and first and second guide members each including a first portion coupled to the shaft at a first location and a second portion coupled to the shaft at a second location. The first portions are movable along the shaft relative to the second portions, and the first and second guide members define an arcuate profile and are configured to flex in response to such movement. When used to cut tissue, the medical device may further include a blade positioned between the first and second guide members. When used to suture tissue, one or more suture guides may be provided on the first guide member for directing a suture needle through tissue proximate the first guide member. Methods of repairing and replacing a meniscus using the medical devices are also provided.01-29-2009
20100297766Method of Removing Undesired Tissue from Connective Tissue - A method of removing undesired tissue from a connective tissue is provided that includes stretching the connective tissue and peeling away the undesired tissue. Some methods include soaking the connective tissue in a solution prior to and/or subsequent to stretching and peeling away the undesired tissue. The solution may include a detergent, an enzyme, a salt solution, an organic solvent, and combinations thereof.11-25-2010
20110110888Scaffold Coated and/or Impregnated with at Least One Bioactive Agent for Tissue Repair and Other Medical Applications - A system and method for producing a scaffold coated and/or impregnated with at least one bioactive agent. This is accomplished by culturing at least one cell in the same medium as a scaffold, but without physical contact between the at least one cell and the scaffold. The system includes a container having a surface defining an interior compartment. A medium is disposed within the interior compartment. At least one cell is disposed within the medium, the at least one cell being capable of producing at least one bioactive agent. Further, a scaffold is disposed within the medium. The scaffold is physically separated from the at least one cell such that there is no contact between the scaffold and the at least one cell. Thus, as the at least one cell produces at least one bioactive agent, such as a growth factor, the at least one bioactive agent enters the medium, and contacts and coats and/or impregnates the scaffold. However, due to the physical separation of the scaffold and at least one cell, the at least one cell is prevented from contacting and coating and/or impregnating the scaffold. Thus, only the desired bioactive agent or agents coat and/or impregnate the scaffold.05-12-2011
20120179173MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CUTTING AND SUTURING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - Medical devices for cutting and suturing biological tissue generally include a shaft and first and second guide members each including a first portion coupled to the shaft at a first location and a second portion coupled to the shaft at a second location. The first portions are movable along the shaft relative to the second portions, and the first and second guide members define an arcuate profile and are configured to flex in response to such movement. When used to cut tissue, the medical device may further include a blade positioned between the first and second guide members. When used to suture tissue, one or more suture guides may be provided on the first guide member for directing a suture needle through tissue proximate the first guide member. Methods of repairing and replacing a meniscus using the medical devices are also provided.07-12-2012

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Austin, TX US

Hui Liu, Beijing CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100298007METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING USER MOBILITY MODEL OF CELLULAR NETWORK - A method for generating a user mobility model includes: firstly deriving user movement tracks of all the users in a cellular network and then generating from the user movement tracks a user mobility model involving a user traffic between home cells of any two of path points in the cellular network. Thus, a cell can be re-divided into respective location areas according to the generated user mobility model to thereby deploy reasonably various network resources in the GSM network according to the re-divided positional zones. The invention further discloses a method and device for generating a user movement track and a device for generating a user mobility model.11-25-2010
20110170538Method and System for Communications Roaming - A method and system for communications roaming discloses that end subscribers apply for numbers provided by roaming networks, connect their numbers in local networks to roaming network ones and then store them in the database in Global Roaming Interface Agent (GRIA). When a called number is dialed, the calling communications network first determines if the calling number or the called number belongs to a number in local network. If no, the calling network sends Global Roaming Interface Agent a request to search and check if the number in roaming network is stored under the calling number or the called number; if yes, the corresponding calling number or called number in roaming network will be used as the number for communication. Taking the technical solution from this invention, a flexible and low-cost global roaming communications system can be achieved by binding subscribers' multiple numbers to establish a uniform end-subscriber communications interface.07-14-2011
20110319568COPOLYMER RUBBER HAVING A STAR-SHAPED BLOCK STRUCTURE, THE PREPARATION PROCESS AND USE THEREOF - Provided is a copolymer rubber, comprising a copolymer having a star-shaped block structure (SIB-PA)12-29-2011
20120134490Selective Data Encryption and Decryption Method and Apparatus - This present application relates to the field of data encryption and decryption technology, and in particular, relates to a selective data encryption and decryption method and apparatus. The encryption method includes: generating a string of true random numbers 0, 1 of a predetermined length via the preset method as a random seed; acquiring data for several times from the random seed, and cascading the data acquired each time into a random string no shorter than the length of a plaintext; according to the random string, generating a plaintext encryption bit identifier random string; randomly selecting more than one half of plaintext data for encryption according to the plaintext encryption bit identifier random string; arranging the encrypted data and unencrypted data to form a ciphertext according to their positions of the plaintext. The encryption apparatus includes: true random number generation module, encryption bit identifier random string generation module, plaintext selectivity encryption module and ciphertext formation module. This application also provides a selective data decryption method and apparatus. This invention reduces the amount of data to be encrypted or decrypted, thus improves the data encryption and decryption performance.05-31-2012
20120134491Cloud Storage Data Encryption Method, Apparatus and System - This present application relates to the field of cloud storage security technology, and in particular, relates to a cloud storage data encryption method, apparatus and system. The method comprises: according to the amount of data X expected to be stored within the preset time, the proportion of local storage space R and the security level of data Z, calculating the size H of a random seed that should be generated; according to the amount Y of plaintext data every time, calculating the times u of random seed acquired; according to the times u, acquiring data from the generated random seed with the size of H for several times to generate a plaintext encryption bit identifier data string; by use of the data string, selecting more than one half of the plaintext data for encryption to form a ciphertext. This application also provides a cloud storage data encryption apparatus and system. This invention has reduced the amount of encrypted data to be stored without sacrifice in the degree of data security protection, thus greatly improves the cloud storage data encryption and decryption performance.05-31-2012
20120134492 Data Encryption and Decryption Method and Apparatus - This present application relates to data encryption and decryption technology, and especially relates to a data encryption and decryption method and apparatus. The described encryption method comprises: packeting plaintext data to be encrypted, randomly assigning an encryption function to each group of the plaintext data, encrypting each group of the plaintext data with the encryption function respectively, and arranging the encrypted data according to its corresponding position in the plaintext data to form a ciphertext. The encryption apparatus includes: packet module, encryption function random assignment module and encryption processing module. This application also provides a data decryption method and apparatus. This invention randomly assigns an encryption function to the plaintext to be encrypted, and uses the assigned encryption function to encrypt the plaintext data to arrange and form a ciphertext, greatly strengthening the security of data storage, and achieving the perfect secrecy of data.05-31-2012
20120134494Data Control Method of Cloud Storage - The present application relates to the field of technology of cloud storage data security, and in particular, relates to a data control method of cloud storage. The method comprises: converting the original data by a preset method into irreversible data blocks to form a physical part of the original data, and storing it in the cloud storage data center; outputting information necessary for data restoration of the process of converting the original data to the physical part, as a logical part of the original data, and storing the logical part of the original data in an original data owner controlled storage media. In this invention, the original data to be stored is converted into the physical part, which is then stored in a cloud storage data center. The logical part of the original data required for restoring the physical part to the original data is controlled by owners of the original data. Therefore, the original data owners can control the physical part of data, which physically occupies a large space by controlling the logical part, which physically occupies a small space and therefore, control their data in a cloud storage data center.05-31-2012
20120134495Cloud Storage Data Access Method, Apparatus and System Based on OTP - The present application relates to cloud storage technology and especially relates to a cloud storage data access method, apparatus and system based on OTP. This method includes: generating and storing true random numbers of a predetermined length and a random seed of a predetermined length composed of the true random numbers via a preset method; acquiring data from the random seed for several times and cascading the data acquired each time into a true random data string of no shorter than the length of plaintext; based on the true random data string, generating a true random cryptographic key of no shorter than the length of the plaintext, encrypting the plaintext using this cryptographic key and transmitting ciphertext to a cloud storage data center. This application also provides a cloud storage data access apparatus and system based on OTP. The method, apparatus and system introduced by this invention can generate and store sufficient true random cryptographic key with relatively small physical space occupancy in comparison with that of plaintext, thereby enabling OTP to be applied into cloud storage data security protection.05-31-2012
20120136836 Cloud Storage Data Storing and Retrieving Method, Apparatus and System - The present application relates to cloud storage technology and especially relates to a cloud storage data store and retrieval method, apparatus and system. The data storing method comprise grouping source data to be stored according to a predetermined grouping rule; reorganizing the content of the grouped source data to form new data; transmitting the new data to a cloud storage data center for storage. The data retrieval method comprises, as requested, retrieving the data from a cloud storage data center; acquiring data recovery information corresponding to the data; restoring the data to source data according to the data recovery information. This application also provides a cloud storage data storing and retrieving apparatus and system. This invention can improve the data security of cloud storage and mitigate the risk of user data illegal leak and decryption.05-31-2012
20120136960Cloud Storage Data Access Method, Apparatus and System - This invention relates to technology field of cloud storage and especially relates to a cloud storage data access method. The method comprises: a step of data storing and a step of data retrieving. The data storing step comprises: converting a file to be stored into a group of data blocks to form a physical part of the file, saving a logical part of the file, which is formed by information of restoring the physical part back to original file; distributing the physical part to multiple cloud storage data centers for storage; and saving storing location information of the data blocks of the physical part in the cloud storage data centers in the logical part; the step of data retrieving comprises: acquiring the file's logical part according to a file access request; retrieving the physical part of the file from at least one of the cloud storage data centers according to the logical part information and restoring the physical part to the original file according to the logical part information. This invention also provides a cloud storage data access apparatus and system. This invention improves cloud storage data access performance, facilitates storage space saving, increases data transmission bandwidth, and strengthens data security.05-31-2012
20120137199Cloud Storage Data Access Method, Apparatus and System - This invention relates to field of cloud storage technology and especially relates to a cloud storage data access method, apparatus and system. The data storing step comprises: creating parity values of original data on a data transmitting end before the original data is transmitted to multiple cloud storage centers; transmitting and storing the original data and the parity values according to a preset redundant storing rule into the cloud storage data centers separately; the data retrieving step comprises: following the preset redundant storing rule to access at least one of the cloud storage data centers into which the original data is stored according to an access request; determining whether the original data is available in the accessed cloud storage data center, if not available, retrieving the parity value of the original data and the data used to create the parity value from at least one of the other cloud storage data centers according to the preset redundant storing rule; restoring the original data from its parity value and the data used to create the parity value. This invention also provides a cloud storage data access apparatus and system. This invention has enhanced the data availability and fault tolerance of cloud storage.05-31-2012
20140105382Data Encryption and Decryption Method and Apparatus - This present application relates to data encryption and decryption technology, and especially relates to a data encryption and decryption method and apparatus. The described encryption method comprises: packeting plaintext data to be encrypted, randomly assigning an encryption function an encryption key to each group of the plaintext data, encrypting each group of the plaintext data with the encryption function and key respectively, and arranging the encrypted data according to its corresponding position in the plaintext data to form a ciphertext. The encryption apparatus includes: packet module, encryption function and key random assignment module and encryption processing module. This application also provides a data decryption method and apparatus. This invention randomly assigns an encryption function and encryption key to the plaintext to be encrypted, and uses the assigned encryption function and key to encrypt the plaintext data to arrange and form a ciphertext, greatly strengthening the security of data storage, and achieving the perfect secrecy of data.04-17-2014
20150344234ROTATING APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides a rotating apparatus. It comprises a supporter configured to support and rotate glass; and a servo-motor arranged at a central position of the supporter and configured to support the supporter and to raise or lower the supporter.12-03-2015
20160058628WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ARTWORK - A wearable article comprising: a main body comprising an outer cover layer and a backsheet attached to the skin-facing surface of the outer cover layer; and a ring-like elastic belt comprising a front belt and a back belt; the backsheet comprising a printed main artwork observable from the garment-facing side of the article. The main artwork exists in the vicinity of the proximal edge of the central panel of at least one of the front and back belts, extends from at least one of the front and back central panels into the crotch panel; and comprises a belt area artwork displayed on the central panel and a crotch area artwork displayed on the crotch panel. The relationship of the opacity of the outer cover layer to the opacity of the central panel overlayed on the garment facing side of the backsheet is defined herein.03-03-2016

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Beijing CN

Hui Liu, Irvine, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100247606INTRAOCULAR SUSTAINED RELEASE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OCULAR CONDITIONS - Biocompatible, bioerodible sustained release implants and microspheres for intracameral or anterior vitreal placement include an anti-hypertensive agent and a biodegradable polymer effective to treat an ocular hypertensive condition (such as glaucoma) by relapsing therapeutic amount of the anti-hypertensive agent over a period of time between 09-30-2010
20130017243SUSTAINED-RELEASE RESERVOIR IMPLANTS FOR INTRACAMERAL DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention provides a sustained release implant for intraocular use to treat elevated intraocular pressure, which implant is configured for intracameral or anterior vitreal administration to a patient with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), said implant comprising a core of an antihypertensive agent surrounded by a polymer, which limits the rate of passage of the antihypertensive agent from the implant into the eye of said patient and said implant provides a linear rate of release of therapeutically effective amounts of said anti-hypertensive agent into the eye for a period of time of between 14 days and 365 days.01-17-2013
20130017268PROSTAGLANDIN AND PROSTAMIDE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND INTRAOCULAR THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Biocompatible, bioerodible implants and microspheres include latanoprost and a biodegradable polymer effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space) to treat glaucoma.01-17-2013
20140271780PROSTAMIDE-CONTAINING INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT - Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.09-18-2014
20140294986Microsphere Drug Delivery System for Sustained Intraocular Release - Disclosed are biodegradable microspheres between 40 μm and 200 μm in diameter that are effectively retained in the anterior chamber of the eye without producing hyperemia. The microspheres generally contain a drug effective for the treatment of an ocular condition and include a biodegradable polymer matrix that can provide for the sustained (>7 day) release of the drug following administration to the anterior chamber of the eye. Methods for making and using the microspheres to treat an ocular condition are also disclosed.10-02-2014
20140314868PROSTAGLANDIN AND PROSTAMIDE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND INTRAOCULAR THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Biocompatible, bioerodible implants and microspheres include latanoprost and a biodegradable polymer effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space) to treat glaucoma.10-23-2014
20150104491SUSTAINED-RELEASE RESERVOIR IMPLANTS FOR INTRACAMERAL DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention provides a sustained release implant for intraocular use to treat elevated intraocular pressure, which implant is configured for intracameral or anterior vitreal administration to a patient with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), said implant comprising a core of an antihypertensive agent surrounded by a polymer, which limits the rate of passage of the antihypertensive agent from the implant into the eye of said patient and said implant provides a linear rate of release of therapeutically effective amounts of said anti-hypertensive agent into the eye for a period of time of between 14 days and 365 days.04-16-2015
20150147406Intraocular Formulation - Biodegradable therapeutic agent incorporating microspheres formulated in a high viscosity carrier suitable for intraocular administration to treat an ocular condition. The formulation can also be used to treat non-ocular conditions such as articular pathologies05-28-2015
20150209342TOPICAL RETINOID FORMULATIONS, PROCESSES FOR MAKING AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides topical dermal compositions including the compositions of the invention are useful for treating a variety of conditions associated with excess sebum production, such as, for example, acne.07-30-2015
20150290170KETOROLAC-CONTAINING SUSTAINED RELEASE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Biodegradable intraocular drug delivery systems comprising ketorolac and a biodegradable polymer matrix that can release ketorolac into an eye for an extended period of time at a substantially constant rate are described.10-15-2015

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Irvine, CA US

Hui Liu, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080231678Thermal ink-jet ink including polymer encapsulated pigment - The present invention is drawn to thermal ink-jet inks including a polymer encapsulated pigment, and systems and methods that use the same. Such polymer encapsulated pigments are the result of polymerization at the surface of the pigment using a plurality of monomers, where about 6 wt % to about 15 wt % of the monomers are acidic09-25-2008
20080269373Methods for formulating latexes suitable for thermal ink-jet applications - A method of formulating a latex ink composition for a specific application temperature can include the steps of determining an application temperature for the latex ink composition; choosing at least one polar monomer having a dielectric constant of at least about 3.1; synthesizing latex particulates using the at least one polar monomer; admixing the latex particulates with a colorant, in a liquid vehicle, to form the latex ink composition; where the latex particulates are film forming at or below the application temperature, and the T10-30-2008
20080275163Polymer encapsulated pigment dispersion with high solids content - The present invention is drawn to a method of forming an encapsulated pigment dispersion and pigment dispersions that can be prepared therefrom. The method includes mixing a pigment particle in liquid vehicle dispersion with a mini-emulsion of monomers. A redox initiating agent is added to the liquid vehicle and the monomers are polymerized on the surface of the pigment particles. The resulting encapsulated pigment dispersion has a total solid content of at least 12 wt %.11-06-2008
20090148527INTRAOCULAR FORMULATION - Biodegradable therapeutic agent incorporating microspheres formulated in a high viscosity carrier suitable for intraocular administration to treat an ocular condition. The formulation can also be used to treat non-ocular conditions such as articular pathologies.06-11-2009
20090270551Polymer and Composition - There is disclosed a polymer (Polymer P) which is obtained and/or is obtainable from a monomer composition comprising (a) from about 5% to about 95% by weight of at least one C10-29-2009
20100074957INTRAOCULAR FORMULATION - Biodegradable therapeutic agent incorporating microspheres formulated in a high viscosity carrier suitable for intraocular administration to treat an ocular condition. The formulation can also be used to treat non-ocular conditions such as articular pathologies.03-25-2010
20100104654PROSTAGLANDIN AND PROSTAMIDE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND INTRAOCULAR THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Biocompatible, bioerodible implants and microspheres include latanoprost and a biodegradable polymer effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space) to treat glaucoma.04-29-2010

Patent applications by Hui Liu, San Diego, CA US

Hui Liu, Lexington, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090150205CAPITAL ALLOCATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In an exemplary system, a capital allocation subsystem is selectively and communicatively coupled to a project screening subsystem. The project screening subsystem is configured to aggregate project data corresponding to a plurality of potential projects within an organization and communicate the project data to the capital allocation subsystem. The capital allocation subsystem is configured to facilitate input of one or more constraints on allocation of capital among the potential projects and adjust at least one of the constraints to select a subset of the potential projects for the allocation of the capital such that a return on the capital is optimized.06-11-2009
20090170527SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION AREA PLANNING IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS UNDER DELAY BOUND - In one of many possible embodiments, a method of locating a mobile terminal within a location area of a mobile communication network is provided. In the method, a threshold is set by calculating a sum of all location probabilities in the location area and dividing the sum by a maximum number of polling cycles allowed before the mobile terminal is located. Cells in the location area are arranged in non-ascending order according to their location probabilities. Multiple paging areas are formed one at a time by starting with a first cell not used in a previous paging area, grouping cells in order, and stopping when the total of location probabilities reaches the threshold or when no more ungrouped cells exist within the location area.07-02-2009

Hui Liu, Chengdu CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110121885Current reference source circuit that is independent of power supply - A current reference source circuit that is independent of power supply which is used for producing a current reference source that is independent of power supply, the circuit at least includes a resistor Rs and a mirror image circuit which is formed with four MOSs, M05-26-2011

Hui Liu, Cedar Rapids, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110128761CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE SWITCHED CAPACITOR DC-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A voltage converter is switched among two or more modes to produce an output voltage matching a reference voltage that can be of an intermediate level between discrete levels corresponding to the modes. The output voltage is compared with the reference voltage to determine whether to adjust the mode.06-02-2011
20110128762VOLTAGE CONVERSION METHOD IN A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE SWITCHED CAPACITOR DC-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER - In a voltage converter, a mode configuration is selected in response to a mode control signal using a switch matrix having two or more mode configurations. Each mode configuration corresponds to one of two or more output signal voltages. The output signal is compared with a reference signal to produce a direction comparison signal. The direction comparison signal is used to produce the mode control signal.06-02-2011
20120293254VARIABLE SWITCHED DC-TO-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A voltage converter can be switched among two or more modes to produce an output voltage tracking a reference voltage that can be of an intermediate level between discrete levels corresponding to the modes. One or more voltages generated from a power supply voltage, such as a battery voltage, can be compared with the reference voltage to determine whether to adjust the mode. The reference voltage can be independent of the power supply voltage.11-22-2012
20130029620LOW VARIATION CURRENT MULTIPLIER - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a current multiplier that can generate an output current with high linearity and/or high temperature compensation. Such current multipliers can be implemented by complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) circuit elements. In one embodiment, the current multiplier can include a current divider and a core current multiplier. The current divider can generate a divided current by dividing an input current by an adjustable division ratio. The division ratio can be adjusted, for example, based on a comparison of the input current with a reference current. The core current multiplier can generate the output current based on multiplying the divided current and a different current. According to certain embodiments, the output current can be maintained within a predetermined range as the input current to the current divider varies within a relatively wide range.01-31-2013
20140077774VARIABLE SWITCHED CAPACITOR DC-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER - In a voltage converter, a mode configuration is selected in response to a mode control signal using a switch matrix having two or more mode configurations. Each mode configuration corresponds to one of two or more output signal voltages. The output signal is compared with a reference signal to produce a direction comparison signal. The direction comparison signal is used to produce the mode control signal.03-20-2014
20140128013LOW VARIATION CURRENT MULTIPLIER - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a current multiplier that can generate an output current with high linearity and/or high temperature compensation. Such current multipliers can be implemented by complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) circuit elements. In one embodiment, the current multiplier can include a current divider and a core current multiplier. The current divider can generate a divided current by dividing an input current by an adjustable division ratio. The division ratio can be adjusted, for example, based on a comparison of the input current with a reference current. The core current multiplier can generate the output current based on multiplying the divided current and a different current. According to certain embodiments, the output current can be maintained within a predetermined range as the input current to the current divider varies within a relatively wide range.05-08-2014
20150015340VARIABLE SWITCHED DC-TO-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A voltage converter can be switched among two or more modes to produce an output voltage tracking a reference voltage that can be of an intermediate level between discrete levels corresponding to the modes. One or more voltages generated from a power supply voltage, such as a battery voltage, can be compared with the reference voltage to determine whether to adjust the mode. The reference voltage can be independent of the power supply voltage.01-15-2015
20150236583VARIABLE SWITCHED CAPACITOR DC-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER - In a voltage converter, a mode configuration is selected in response to a mode control signal using a switch matrix having two or more mode configurations. Each mode configuration corresponds to one of two or more output signal voltages. The output signal is compared with a reference signal to produce a direction comparison signal. The direction comparison signal is used to produce the mode control signal.08-20-2015
20150333703VARIABLE SWITCHED DC-TO-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A voltage converter can be switched among two or more modes to produce an output voltage tracking a reference voltage that can be of an intermediate level between discrete levels corresponding to the modes. One or more voltages generated from a power supply voltage, such as a battery voltage, can be compared with the reference voltage to determine whether to adjust the mode. The reference voltage can be independent of the power supply voltage.11-19-2015

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Cedar Rapids, IA US

Hui Liu, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110192640INTERCONNECT PATTERN FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERFACES - In one embodiment, differential signaling and ground contacts are located in a rectilinear array of rows and columns with ground contacts spaced apart by three times the pitch distance between adjacent rows or columns and signaling contacts are located immediately adjacent the ground contacts. In particular, the two contacts of each differential pair are located one pitch distance apart from each other and one contact of each differential pair of contacts is located one pitch distance from a ground contact and the other contact of the differential pair is located approximately sqrt(2)*pitch distance from the same ground contact. In a second embodiment, differential signaling and ground contacts are located in a hexagonal array with ground contacts located three times the pitch distance between adjacent contacts and signaling contacts located immediately adjacent the ground contacts. In particular, the two contacts of each differential pair are located one pitch distance apart from each other and both contacts of each differential pair of contacts are located one pitch distance from a ground contact.08-11-2011
20140264783APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED INTERCONNECT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An apparatus includes a substrate that includes electronic circuitry. The apparatus further includes a first die that includes electronic circuitry, and at least one shielded interconnect. The shielded interconnect(s) couple(s) electronic circuitry in the substrate to electronic circuitry in the first die.09-18-2014

Hui Liu, Changsha City CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120036252OSGI-BASED HETEROGENEOUS SERVICE INTEGRATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides an OSGi-based heterogeneous service integrating system comprising a Java virtual machine and an OSGi container, the system further comprises a service management module, a handler management module, a monitor module, a service discovery module and a handler module that are running on said OSGi container, wherein: said service management module is adapted to monitor requests for registering and using of a remote service, to manage different types of services, and to notify said handler management module to make corresponding publishing and calling for different service configuration types; said handler management module is adapted to manage said handler module and to publish service to and call service from remote end points, and to call the corresponding handler module based on information delivered by the service management module, and to maintain information of currently published services and adopted remote services; said monitor module is adapted to monitor a local service registry in said OSGi container and to obtain information to be monitored from the service management module; said service discovery module is adapted to make remote service discovery; and said handler module is adapted to realize access of a module within the OSGi container to a service outside the OSGi container.02-09-2012

Hui Liu, Shenzhen CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120241004THIOPHENE-CONTAINING ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC MATERIALS, THEIR PREPARATION METHODS AND SOLAR CELL DEVICES - The present invention relates to the technical field of organic materials. Thiophene-containing organic photoelectric materials are provided, which comprise compounds shown by structural formula (1), wherein R09-27-2012
20120302763QUINOID THIOPHENE ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC MATERIAL, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AND APPLICATION THEREOF - Quinoid thiophene organic photoelectric material with formula (1), method for its preparation and application thereof are provided, wherein R11-29-2012
20120312374CONJUGATED FLUORENE POLYMER, PREPARING METHOD THEREOF AND SOLAR CELL DEVICE - A conjugated fluorene polymer is provided, which is defined by structure formula (1), wherein: R12-13-2012
20130005932FLUORENE COPOLYMER, METHOD FOR PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - A fluorene copolymer, method for preparation thereof, and use thereof are provided. Said fluorene copolymer comprises copolymer represented by formula (I), wherein R01-03-2013
20130005989HETEROCYCLIC QUINOID THIOPHENE ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC MATERIAL, PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A heterocyclic quinoid thiophene organic photoelectric material, which comprises a compound represented by formula (1), in which R01-03-2013
20130072693QUINOID SILAFLUORENE ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - A quinoid silafluorene organic semiconductor material represented by formula (I) is disclosed, in which R03-21-2013
20130088951MULTICAST PACKET TRANSMISSION METHOD, RELATED DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a multicast packet transmission method, and also a related device and system. A multicast packet transmission method may include receiving a first Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) protocol packet; creating an active multicast topology according to the first PIM protocol packet; receiving a second PIM protocol packet; creating a standby multicast topology according to the second PIM protocol packet, where the second PIM protocol packet carries a standby multicast identifier; setting the standby multicast topology to a disabled state; determining the active multicast topology as faulty; and enabling the standby multicast topology after the active topology is determined as faulty.04-11-2013
20130121142METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORWARDING MULTICAST TRAFFIC - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and an apparatus for forwarding multicast traffic. The method includes: receiving a third multicast join message; in response to the third multicast join message, sending a first multicast join message to a first upstream router, and establishing an active path; in response to the third multicast join message, sending a second multicast join message to a second upstream router, and establishing a standby path; and sending multicast traffic to the multicast receiver through the active path, where the standby path does not forward the multicast traffic. In the foregoing embodiments, the standby path that does not forward the multicast traffic is established beforehand, so that when a fault occurs in the active path, the standby path established beforehand can be used to forward the multicast traffic.05-16-2013
20130245211ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS, PREPARATION METHODS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Disclosed are organic semiconductor material having the general formula (I), Wherein R09-19-2013
20130335198Method for dynamic authentication between reader and tag, and device therefor - The present disclosure discloses a method for dynamic authentication between a reader and a tag, and an implementing device therefor, to solve the technical problem of necessity of dependence of a traditional authentication method on a real-time, online, reliable and secure connection with a background database, as well as lack of means for highly autonomous authentication of a tag by a reader. In the present disclosure, only a legitimate reader can obtain corresponding tag authentication information from an authentication database and authenticate or update a corresponding tag status; only a legitimate tag can be processed by the legitimate reader; during the authentication, a dynamic updating mechanism is used for a tag ID which ensures forward security; the reader stores tag information using a hash table and thus increases an authentication speed; data synchronization is achieved cleverly by means of a counting value. The use of a random number guarantees that a different data packet is used for every authentication, thus hiding tag position information effectively and offering excellent security.12-19-2013
20140161125METHOD, DUPLICATION POINT DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR DATA FLOW REUSE TRANSMISSION - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, a duplication point device, a server, and a system for data flow reuse transmission. The method includes: receiving, by a duplication point device, a first data flow request message sent by a first user within a preset time period, receiving a second data flow request message sent by a second user within the preset time period and after receiving the first data flow request message, requesting the first data flow from a server after the current time reaches the end time, receiving the first data flow from the server, duplicating the first data flow, which results in two identical first data flows, and sending one to the first user and the other to the second user respectively.06-12-2014
20150120291Scene Recognition Method, Device and Mobile Terminal Based on Ambient Sound - The present document provides a scene recognition method and device based on ambient sound and a mobile terminal. The device includes: a sound collection module, a preprocessing module, a feature extraction module, a scene recognition module and a database. The method includes: collecting a sound signal; processing the sound signal into a frequency domain signal; extracting sound feature information from the frequency domain signal; inputting the sound feature information under a preset model, matching a model output result with weight values of sound sample models of scenes, and determining a scene corresponding to the sound feature information. The present document implements locating based on background sound information as the feature of the scene, so that the mobile terminal quickly and correctly recognizes the current scene under the maintaining low-consumption state.04-30-2015
20150282106TERMINAL AND SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL METHOD AMONG TERMINALS - A terminal and a synchronization control method among terminals are provided. The method includes: a master controlling terminal establishing synchronization control connections with multiple controlled terminals respectively; the master controlling terminal delivering a unique authorization token held by the master controlling terminal to one controlled terminal among the multiple controlled terminals, to enable the current controlled terminal acquiring the authorization token to be capable of performing information interaction with the master controlling terminal for synchronization control processing. The solution can solve the problem of coordination interaction control between a master controlling terminal and multiple mutually independent controlled terminals, and avoid interaction conflict between the mutually independent controlled terminals. Moreover, the solution can further reduce the network bandwidth occupation and solve the problem of high network bandwidth occupation.10-01-2015

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Shenzhen CN

Hui Liu, Xuzhou CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120296097PREPARATION METHOD OF ORIGINAL DYE OF VAT BROWN R - A preparation method of original dye of Vat Brown R comprises the following steps: a. after acylation of 1,5-diaminoanthraquinone, 1-amino-5-benzamidoanthraquinone was prepared by acidic hydrolysis; b. 1-benzamido-4-bromoanthraquinone was obtained from 1-aminoanthraquinone by acylation and bromination; c. a condensate of Vat Brown R was obtained by condensation reaction of 1-amino-5-benzamidoanthraquinone and 1-benzamido-4-bromoanthraquinone; d. the original dye of Vat Brown R was obtained from the condensate of Vat Brown R by ring closing reaction and oxidation reaction. The method omits one oxidation step, economizes significant amount of oxidizing agent, and reduces significant amount of waste water, so it is very beneficial to environment protection; and the method also exhibited the advantages of highly increasing product yield and reducing the costs of raw materials to an extent of more than 30%.11-22-2012

Hui Liu, Haidian District CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120317084METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACHIEVING DATA DE-DUPLICATION ON A BLOCK-LEVEL STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION DEVICE - A method and system for achieving data de-duplication on a block-level storage virtualization device belonging to the field of data storage technologies, is disclosed. The method comprises: deleting the duplicate data in the actual physical data corresponding to the specified virtual LBA address space to obtain the data extents after physical data is de-duplicated; establishing the correspondence between the virtual LBA address space and the data extents after the physical data is de-duplicated; according to the correspondence and metadata information of the data extents, obtaining the storage position information of the actual physical data corresponding to the virtual LBA address space pointed by external data read and write requests to complete the I/O redirection. This invention also provides a system for achieving data de-duplication on a block-level storage virtualization device. This invention can delete duplicate data across hosts and storage devices, to achieve a wider scope of data de-duplication.12-13-2012

Hui Liu, Hefei CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130148721Reference Frame Management for Screen Content Video Coding Using Hash or Checksum Functions - Techniques are provided for reference frame management for screen content video coding using hash or checksum functions. A video data stream including a plurality of frames is received, each frame including a plurality of pixels that define content within the frame. A plurality of hash code values associated with partitioned portions of a current frame are determined, where each hash code value is determined as an output value from a hash or checksum function based upon an input value comprising pixel values for a corresponding partition within the current frame. The current frame is compared with a plurality of reference frames based upon a comparison of the hash code values of the current frame with hash code values of the reference frames. A reference frame is selected as a candidate reference frame for coding the current frame.06-13-2013

Hui Liu, Green Brook, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130225571MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to new crystalline forms of processes for manufacturing a compound of formula 5,08-29-2013
20150232446MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to processes for manufacturing a compound of formula 5,08-20-2015

Hui Liu, Cambridge GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130263292ANIMAL MODELS AND THERAPEUTIC MOLECULES - The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.10-03-2013
20130263293ANIMAL MODELS AND THERAPEUTIC MOLECULES - The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.10-03-2013
20140283150Animal Models and Therapeutic Molecules - The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.09-18-2014

Hui Liu, Shenzhen City CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130342328Method and Device for Improving the Energy Efficiency Performance of a Reader - A method for improving energy efficiency performance of a reader is disclosed in the present document. The method includes: initializing and adjusting operation parameters, and acquiring the current number of frame timeslots; updating a frame timeslot status, and determining that a power level is not required to be increased according to the updated frame timeslot status; and estimating the number of labels according to the current number of frame timeslots, and acquiring an optimum Q value according to the number of labels. A device for improving energy efficiency performance of a reader is also disclosed in the present document. With the method and device of the present document, throughput of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system is maximized, thereby reducing energy consumption of the system and extending usage time of the system; and while the energy consumption is reduced, a rate at which the reader reads the labels is guaranteed.12-26-2013
20140022997Reporting Method, Detection Method, Device And System For Network State - Disclosed are a reporting method, a detecting method, device and system for a network state. The reporting method for a network state includes: an intermediate node receiving a data packet; the intermediate node marking the data packet according to the current network state; and the intermediate node forwarding the marked data packet. The detecting method for a network state includes: a sink node receiving a data packet; the sink node parsing the data packet to obtain the marking information about the network state; and the sink node determining the network state according to the marking information. With the present document, the problem of heavy network burden due to a method of determining the network state with an active inquiry mode is solved, thus prolonging the service life of each node and optimizing the performance of the system.01-23-2014

Hui Liu, Singapore SG

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140050439LITHO SCANNER ALIGNMENT SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT - A method and a device are provided for diffracting incident light from a lithographic scanner in an IC process flow. Embodiments include forming a diffraction grating in a first layer on a semiconductor substrate; and forming a plurality of lithographic alignment marks in a second layer, overlying the first layer, wherein the diffraction grating has a width and a length greater than or equal to a width and length, respectively, of the plurality of lithographic alignment marks.02-20-2014

Hui Liu, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130107728User Behavior Model and Statistical Transition Map to Assist Advanced WLAN Applications05-02-2013
20140086132Predictive Caching and Tunneling for Time-Sensitive Data Delivery to Roaming Client Devices - Techniques are provided for delivering data to a wireless client device in a wireless local area network via a plurality of access point devices as the wireless client device roams from one access point device to another. A wireless client device receives data communications (i.e., traffic) via a first wireless access point device in the wireless local area network. An impending roam of a wireless client device is detected. A set of one or more candidate wireless access point devices other than the first wireless access point device is determined to which the wireless client device may potentially roam. The one or more wireless access point devices in the set are assigned to a multicast group, and the traffic is sent to the multicast group.03-27-2014
20140378066Human Mobility Rule-Based Device Location Tracking - Techniques are presented herein to provide human mobility pattern based modeling and tracking of a group of network enabled user devices associated with the same person. An association is made, at a tracking device, between a plurality of user devices and a user. Location information for each of the plurality of user devices is derived through network activity of the plurality of user devices. Locations for the plurality of user devices are derived from the location information. One or more predetermined user mobility pattern rules are applied to the plurality of user devices. User anomalies are detected when the tracked locations indicate that one or more of the plurality of user devices has violated one or more the predetermined user mobility rules.12-25-2014
20150043417Predictive Caching and Tunneling for Time-Sensitive Data Delivery to Roaming Client Devices - Techniques are provided for delivering data to a wireless client device in a wireless network via a plurality of access points as the wireless client device roams from one access point to another. A wireless client device receives data via a first wireless access point in the wireless network. An impending roam of a wireless client device is detected. A set of one or more candidate wireless access points other than the first wireless access point is determined to which the wireless client device may potentially roam. The one or more wireless access points in the set are assigned to a multicast group, and the traffic is sent to the multicast group. A message containing a synchronized context enables a new wireless access point to send data to the wireless client device from a point where the first wireless access point stopped sending data to the wireless client device.02-12-2015
20150304886WIRELESS NETWORK CONTROLLER LOAD BALANCING - In one embodiment, a method includes selecting at a network device, seed access points from a plurality of access points and assigning each of the seed access points to a wireless network controller. The seed access points join the assigned wireless network controllers before the remaining access points join the wireless network controllers. Each of the remaining access points is associated with one of the seed access points and joins the same wireless network controller as the seed access point. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.10-22-2015
20160044673HIGH-DENSITY WIRELESS BAND STEERING BASED ON WIRELESS DEVICE ADDRESS - In one embodiment, a method comprises determining, by an apparatus, a pattern of frequency band capabilities of wireless client devices relative to respective wireless Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of the wireless client devices, the determining based on a machine-based classification of the wireless client device capabilities relative to the respective MAC addresses; classifying a new wireless client device based on classifying the corresponding MAC address of the new client device relative to the pattern; and steering the new wireless client device to an available wireless band based on the classifying of the new wireless client device.02-11-2016

Patent applications by Hui Liu, San Jose, CA US

Hui Liu, Qingdao CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140360962TELESCOPIC MECHANISM IN TELESCOPIC HITCH BUFFER DEVICE FOR USE IN HIGH SPEED ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNITS - The patent was disclosed a telescopic mechanism in a telescopic hitch buffer device for use in high speed electric multiple unit (EMU) trains. The telescopic mechanism comprises a compression rod (12-11-2014
20150114921FRONT INSTALLED SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAVING OVERLOAD PROTECTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION - Disclosed is a front installed suspension system having overload protection. The system comprises a mounting seat (04-30-2015
20160115727OPENING/CLOSING MECHANISM EQUIPPED WITH A SELF-LOCK DEVICE - The present invention relates to an opening/closing mechanism equipped with a self-lock device; the opening/closing mechanism includes a baseplate(04-28-2016

Patent applications by Hui Liu, Qingdao CN

Hui Liu, Dublin, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140374877Integrated Circuits With On-Die Decoupling Capacitors - An integrated circuit includes a decoupling capacitor and an internal circuit. The decoupling capacitor is coupled to a first external terminal of the integrated circuit. The internal circuit in the integrated circuit is coupled to a second external terminal of the integrated circuit. The decoupling capacitor is coupled to provide supply voltage current to the internal circuit through the first and the second external terminals and through external conductors. The external conductors are outside the integrated circuit.12-25-2014

Hui Liu, Marion, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160094126VARIABLE SWITCHED DC-TO-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER USING PULSE SKIPPING MODE AND FREQUENCY MODULATION - A voltage converter can be switched among two or more modes to produce an output voltage tracking a reference voltage that can be of an intermediate level between discrete levels corresponding to the modes. One or more voltages generated from a power supply voltage, such as a battery voltage, can be compared with the reference voltage to determine whether to adjust the mode. The reference voltage can be independent of the power supply voltage. Further, the voltage converter may implement frequency modulation and a pulse skipping mode to improve the efficiency of switching operational states of the voltage converter.03-31-2016
20160094213FREQUENCY MODULATION AND PULSE SKIPPING MODE VOLTAGE CONTROLLER - A voltage converter can be switched among two or more modes to produce an output voltage tracking a reference voltage that can be of an intermediate level between discrete levels corresponding to the modes. One or more voltages generated from a power supply voltage, such as a battery voltage, can be compared with the reference voltage to determine whether to adjust the mode. The reference voltage can be independent of the power supply voltage. Further, the voltage converter may implement frequency modulation and a pulse skipping mode to improve the efficiency of switching operational states of the voltage converter.03-31-2016
20160094214FREQUENCY MODULATION BASED VOLTAGE CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION - A voltage converter can be switched among two or more modes to produce an output voltage tracking a reference voltage that can be of an intermediate level between discrete levels corresponding to the modes. One or more voltages generated from a power supply voltage, such as a battery voltage, can be compared with the reference voltage to determine whether to adjust the mode. The reference voltage can be independent of the power supply voltage. Further, the voltage converter may implement frequency modulation and a pulse skipping mode to improve the efficiency of switching operational states of the voltage converter.03-31-2016

Hui Liu, Shandong CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160121911BALANCING APPARATUS FOR A TRANSITION COUPLER - A balancing apparatus for a transition coupler is arranged on the upper end face of the transition coupler (05-05-2016
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