Patent application number | Description | Published |
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20080313251 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRAPH COARSENING - A method for coarsening a graph, the graph including a plurality of vertices, the method incorporating:
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20090132474 | Method and Apparatus for Optimizing Queries over Vertically Stored Database - A method and device for optimizing queries over a vertically stored database. Items in the database are partitioned into several partitions each having a partition signature. The method includes decomposing a first query received from a user into multiple first subqueries; generating a signature for each first subquery in a way corresponding to the way of generating the partition signature; comparing the signature of each first subquery with partition signatures of all partitions respectively to obtain all partitions matching the first subquery; rewriting a second subquery translated from the first subquery based on the matching partitions to obtain a rewritten second subquery; and composing rewritten second subqueries for all first subqueries to form a second query so that queries are executed over the database using the second query. | 05-21-2009 |
20090134807 | COLOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LED BACKLIGHTS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of color management systems and methods for LED backlights. One exemplary system comprises: a collection device adapted to collect optical signals of the LED array, transform the optical signals into electric signals and send the electric signals; a control device connected with the collection device adapted to process the electric signals, compare processing results with calibration values and output brightness control signals according to comparison results; and a driver device connected with the control device adapted to adjust brightness of the LED array according to the brightness control signals. Embodiments of the disclosed technology can be used to effectively adjust the brightness of LED backlights and/or keep the color coordinate values of the backlights constant in order to help ensure display quality. | 05-28-2009 |
20100250577 | TRANSLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPARQL QUERIES - A computer-implemented system and method for translating a SPARQL query. The system includes: a parser/lexer for parsing the SPARQL query; a hidden negative pattern detector for detecting a hidden negative pattern in the parsed SPARQL query; a hidden negative pattern translator for translating the detected hidden negative pattern into an explicit negative pattern; a separator for separating the explicit negative pattern from a positive pattern in the parsed SPARQL query; a negative pattern translator for translating the explicit negative pattern into a negative portion of an SQL statement; a positive pattern translator for translating the positive pattern into a positive portion of the SQL statement; and an SQL statement combiner for combining the negative portion of the SQL statement with the positive portion of the SQL statement. | 09-30-2010 |
20100299139 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING NATURAL LANGUAGE QUESTIONS AND APPARATUS THEREOF - A method and an apparatus for selecting an answer to a natural language question. The method includes: detecting a named entity in the natural language question; extracting information related to an answer from the natural language question; searching in linked data according to the detected named entity; generating a candidate answer according to a search result; parsing the candidate answer according to the information related to the answer; and obtaining a value of a feature of the candidate answer; and evaluating each candidate answer by synthesizing the value of the feature of the candidate answer. | 11-25-2010 |
20130317389 | DISPOSABLE VACUUM SOURCE AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An apparatus including: a vacuum container configured to provide and substantially maintain a built-in vacuum pressure; a contact member configured to contact and substantially enclose a surface area; a vacuum device configured to couple the built-in vacuum pressure to the surface area thereby applying a suction force over the surface area; and a conduit coupled to the vacuum container; wherein the vacuum container is also configured to retain a substance collected from adjacent the surface area, wherein the conduit is configured to direct the substance to the vacuum container, and to maintain substantially the same level of vacuum pressure as the vacuum container, wherein the vacuum container comprises a collapsible container, and wherein the collapsible container comprises a spring member configured to maintain a tension in a wall of the vacuum container. | 11-28-2013 |
20140018671 | Medical Imaging System and Method with Separate Primary and Scattered Components - A computed tomography (CT) or ultra sound imaging system and method are configured to construct images of an object. The imaging system includes: a radiation or ultrasound source including a collimating or a blocking device configured to generate both a narrow beam and a wide beam; a detector configured to detect radiation or ultrasound wave from the radiation or ultrasound wave from the radiation or ultrasound source; and at least one processing circuit configured to: determine a scatter-to-primary ratio (SPR) of the wide beam based on the narrow beam; determine a primary component of the wide beam based on the SPR to thereby separate the primary component from a scattered component of the wide beam; and construct an image of an object inside a patient using the primary component to thereby improve a contrast of the object. | 01-16-2014 |
20150068553 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WASHING OBJECTS WITH IRREGULAR SHAPES - An apparatus, system, and method allow for cleaning and brushing irregular-shaped objects automatically. The apparatus includes: an outer portion or a container that can substantially enclose one or more irregular shaped objects, and a plurality of brushes movably coupled to an inner wall of the outer portion or the container. The apparatus can be used to wash irregular-shaped objects such as shoes, utensils, medical devices, etc. An irregular-shaped object can be placed in the apparatus, and the apparatus can be placed in a washing machine for automatic washing. Driven by a flow of water, air, or gas, the brushes can scrub the object. The apparatus can protect the object from potential damages, and/or keep washed-off sand, dirt, or other residues inside the apparatus. | 03-12-2015 |