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Majid Aghababazadeh, San Jose, CA US
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20080315196 | TECHNIQUE FOR EVALUATING A FABRICATION OF A DIE AND WAFER - The fabrication of the wafer may be analyzed starting from when the wafer is in a partially fabricated state. The value of a specified performance parameter may be determined at a plurality of locations on an active area of a die of the wafer. The specified performance parameter is known to be indicative of a particular fabrication process in the fabrication. Evaluation information may then be obtained based on a variance of the value of the performance parameter at the plurality of locations. This may be done without affecting a usability of a chip that is created from the die. The evaluation information may be used to evaluate how one or more processes that include the particular fabrication process that was indicated by the performance parameter value was performed. | 12-25-2008 |
20100304509 | CONTACTLESS TECHNIQUE FOR EVALUATING A FABRICATION OF A WAFER - The fabrication of the wafer may be analyzed starting from when the wafer is in a partially fabricated state. The value of a specified performance parameter may be determined at a plurality of locations on an active area of a die of the wafer. The specified performance parameter is known to be indicative of a particular fabrication process in the fabrication. Evaluation information may then be obtained based on a variance of the value of the performance parameter at the plurality of locations. This may be done without affecting a usability of a chip that is created from the die. The evaluation information may be used to evaluate how one or more processes that include the particular fabrication process that was indicated by the performance parameter value was performed. | 12-02-2010 |
Majid Aghababazadeh, Cupertino, MA US
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20100084729 | INTEGRATED PHOTODIODE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES - A substrate section that is at least partially fabricated to include contact elements and materials. The substrate section includes doped regions that have a heavily doped N-type region and a heavily doped P-type region adjacent to one another. An exterior surface of the substrate has a topography that includes a light-transparent region in which light, from a light source, is able to reach a surface of the substrate. An application of light onto the light transparent region is sufficient to cause a voltage potential to form across a junction of the heavily doped regions. The substrate section may further comprise one or more electrical contacts, positioned on the substrate section to conduct current, resulting from the voltage potential created with application of light onto the light transparent region, to a circuit on the semiconductor substrate. | 04-08-2010 |
20130210682 | MICRODEVICES AND BIOSENSOR CARTRIDGES FOR BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE SAME - A flow cell including inlet and outlet ports in fluid communication with each other through a flow channel that extends therebetween. The flow channel includes a diffuser region and a field region that is located downstream from the diffuser region. The field region of the flow channel directs fluid along reaction sites where desired reactions occur. The fluid flows through the diffuser region in a first flow direction and through the field region in a second flow direction. The first and second flow directions being substantially perpendicular. | 08-15-2013 |
20130334644 | INTEGRATED PHOTODIODE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES - A substrate section that is at least partially fabricated to include contact elements and materials. The substrate section includes doped regions that have a heavily doped N-type region and a heavily doped P-type region adjacent to one another. An exterior surface of the substrate has a topography that includes a light-transparent region in which light, from a light source, is able to reach a surface of the substrate. An application of light onto the light transparent region is sufficient to cause a voltage potential to form across a junction of the heavily doped regions. The substrate section may further comprise one or more electrical contacts, positioned on the substrate section to conduct current, resulting from the voltage potential created with application of light onto the light transparent region, to a circuit on the semiconductor substrate. | 12-19-2013 |
Majid Akhavan-Malayeri, N Potomac, MD US
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20080315476 | Combinable positioning table - A combinable positioning table constructed from an assembly and a cradle. The assembly comprises means for rotating the cradle which includes attachable elements that can be rotated about first axis and capable of being attached to the sides of the cradle for rotating the cradle, wherein the cradle includes means for attaching to the attachable elements of the assembly and where in said cradle has a work holder and means for rotating the work holder in an axis of rotation perpendicular to the first axis of rotation and wherein said cradle can be separated from the assembly so that the separated assembly and separated cradle can operate as independent positioning tables. | 12-25-2008 |
Majid Al-Sharif, Houston, TX US
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20110294380 | FLOATING PRODUCTION UNIT WITH DISCONNECTABLE TRANSFER SYSTEM - An offshore production system comprising a floating production unit, a production buoy, and a modular production transfer system therebetween. The modular production transfer system may include a support structure configured to be secured to an exterior side of the floating production unit, a moon pool secured outboard of the support structure, an inspection platform secured above the moon pool, a turntable secured to the inspection platform. The modular production transfer system may be configured to mate with the buoy connector and rotate within the moon pool, thereby maintain the buoy in a fixed orientation, while the floating production unit rotates about the buoy, during production. | 12-01-2011 |
20120070231 | OIL COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEEPWATER SPILLS - A subsea spill containment system comprising: a funnel structure positioned over a subsea leak; a plurality of interconnected skirts serially joined above the funnel; a collection dome above the skirts; and a hose connected to the dome. The skirts may be supported by one or more central internal longitudinal supports, such a drillpipe or solid rods. There may be multiple supports and/or multiple skirts per support. The skirts are preferably sealed to the dome, the funnel, and each other. The system may be held in place over the leak using cables secured to two or more anchor points, such as suction piles. The system may be moved aside by manipulating the cables, thereby providing access to the leak. | 03-22-2012 |
Majid Altuwaijri, Riyadh SA
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20110320236 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT - The invention generally relates to IT, and more particularly, to a method and system to achieve project-based diffusion of IT innovations. In accordance with aspects of the invention, the system comprises three integrated components. The first component is directed to the project management stages taken by an organization to deploy new technology innovations. This in turn consists of four stages: visioning, matching vision, deployment, and evaluation and improvement. The second component is directed to knowledge barriers to IT innovation diffusion. The third component is directed to critical success factors (CSF) of IT innovation implementations. In one embodiment the system includes of a Program Management Module (PMM) to implement corporate strategy for project management and to transform the organization into a learning one. In further embodiments, system is explained in detail using an example of ERP implementation. In this manner, implementations of the invention may be used to manage the lifecycle of IT innovation deployment using knowledge from other projects as well as knowledge fed back into the lifecycle. | 12-29-2011 |
Majid Arefi, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20120299352 | VEHICLE SEAT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seat interface assembly having a track including a web having a substantially uniform thickness and one of a key and a key slot. A seat bracket is operably connected with a vehicle seat. The seat bracket includes a support that has the other of the key and the key slot disposed thereon. The key includes first and second side portions. The space defined between the first side portion and the support is greater than the thickness of the web. The space defined between the second side portion and the support is less than the thickness of the web, such that the key may be inserted into the key slot and laterally translated until the web is frictionally secured between the second side portion and the support. | 11-29-2012 |
20120306250 | VEHICLE SEAT BACK MEMBER - A vehicle seat back member includes a central web and a front wall that extends from the central web. A rear wall extends along a substantial portion of a rear edge of the central web. A shear center load path of the vehicle seat back member is disposed proximate an inside corner defined by the connection of the central web and the rear wall, and extends substantially along the longitudinal extent of the rear wall. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306251 | VEHICLE SEAT BACK HAVING SUPPORT MEMBERS WITH INTEGRATED RECLINER HEART - A vehicle seat back has first and second support members each having a central web and a rear wall extending therefrom. A seat base is operably connected with the first and second support members. A recliner heart operably connects the seat base with the first and second support members. A shear center of the first and second support members extends along an inside corner connection of the central web and the rear wall of the first and second support members and into the seat base. | 12-06-2012 |
20130119715 | VEHICLE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A vehicle seat suspension assembly includes a rear support for engagement with a torsion tube of a vehicle seat. First and second spring members have end portions engaged with the rear support. Intermediate cushion pan connectors are disposed on each of the first and second spring members. A cross support is coupled with the first and second spring members and includes power and data wiring apertures. | 05-16-2013 |
20130119720 | VEHICLE SEAT BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A recliner bracket for a vehicle includes a web defining a recliner heart receiving aperture. The recliner heart receiving apertures is operably connected with side supports of a seating assembly and include forward and rearward seat support connection tabs. A deformation notch is disposed on a rear portion of the web and is adapted to collapse under a predetermined loading from a rear collision event. | 05-16-2013 |
20130119726 | WIRE HARNESS FOR A VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY - A wire harness for a vehicle seating assembly includes a body portion having a plurality of engagement hooks adapted for engagement with a vehicle seat cushion pan. A latticework of interconnected lateral support members are bound by a peripheral frame. | 05-16-2013 |
20130119741 | CUSHION PAN FOR A VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A cushion pan for a vehicle seating assembly includes a body portion having at least one pocket including a module retention aperture disposed therein. First and second suspension assembly retainers are disposed in the body portion. A peripheral flange extends substantially orthogonal to the planar extent of the body portion and includes a plurality of trim tabs. A plurality of support ribs extend through a midportion of the body portion | 05-16-2013 |
Majid Azmoon, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA US
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20130017507 | DENTAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Drilling of an implant shaft is carried out with a handpiece tool whose location and angular orientation with respect to a radiographic working guide is updated in real time with respect to the radiographic working guide and anatomical structures of the patient, free of viewing obstructions. Prior to the drilling, the radiographic working guide is fitted to a particular patient. Real-time imaging support is provided on a display of a computer, wherein the radiographic workpiece guide includes a plurality of fiducial markers that define a substantially planar reference surface of the radiographic workpiece guide. The radiographic workpiece guide also includes an alignment structure located a predetermined distance from a pilot hole proximate the work site. The image is updated based on an initial radiographic scan and updated position information from the handpiece tool as to location and angular orientation of the handpiece tool relative to the workpiece guide. | 01-17-2013 |
Majid Bakhshi, Berlin DE
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20130042934 | GAS METER WITH INTEGRATED GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE - A gas meter with integrated gas shut-off valve has a housing with a gas inlet and a gas outlet. A device to record the gas flow, a meter mechanism, a gas shut-off valve and optionally a pressure reducer are positioned in a gas flow path between the gas inlet and the gas outlet. The gas shut-off valve is an electrically operated valve with a spherical or cylindrical valve element. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043070 | FLUID-TIGHT CABLE BUSHING FOR RIBBON CABLE - A fluid-tight cable bushing for a ribbon cable has two profile supports. The ribbon cable extends through an opening in a penetration element, such as a housing for a switch or meter. The bushing has two profile supports each with a first flange having snap-on elements and a second flange. The first flanges extend symmetrical along and enclose the ribbon cable. To form a first fixation point, the snap-on elements are v-shaped and arranged to snap against a first end of the opening. To form a second fixation point, the second flanges extend laterally beyond a second end of the opening. A fluid-tight potting mass covers one of the fixation points. Preferably, the potting mass is disposed in a recess formed in the penetration element about the opening. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043416 | ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN VALVE - An electric motor driven valve for use in gas meters, has at least one valve unit (V) with a valve body and a valve element, a drive unit (A) and a connection unit (S). The units (V, A, S) can be connected to each other and separated from each other, in a modular manner. The valve element is a spherical or cylindrical valve element that is sealed relative to the valve body by means of only one sealing element, which is preferably a lip seal. The valve body has two recesses in which the valve element is rotatably mounted. | 02-21-2013 |
20130220445 | PLUG VALVE WITH A SPRING BIASED PLUG - In a plug valve with a plug supported around its axis of rotation in a flow passageway of the valve housing, the plug is supported in a floating manner against a spring force pressing the plug against an annular sealing element. The spring force is provided by a spring element bearing against the valve housing and engaging with a trunnion of the plug. The sealing element is supported in a fixed position against a flow passage opening. | 08-29-2013 |
Majid Barazande-Pour, Bridgewater, NJ US
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20100330947 | Providing Image Rejection Calibration For A Receiver - According to one embodiment, a method for updating filter values of an image canceller is provided. The method may include determining a channel-to-image (C/I) ratio between a channel signal and an image signal at the canceller input and generating a gain control value based at least in part on the C/I ratio. Then correlations between the channel signal and the image signal at the canceller's input and output can be generated, along with a gear control value based at least in part on a ratio between the correlations. In turn, one or more filters of the canceller can be updated using the control values. | 12-30-2010 |
Majid Bemanian, Pleasanton, CA US
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20100283085 | Massively Parallel Interconnect Fabric for Complex Semiconductor Devices - An embodiment of this invention uses a massive parallel interconnect fabric (MPIF) at the flipped interface of a core die substrate (having the core logic blocks) and a context die (used for in circuit programming/context/customization of the core die substrate), to produce ASIC-like density and FPGA-like flexibility/programmability, while reducing the time and cost for development and going from prototyping to production, reducing cost per die, reducing or eliminating NRE, and increasing performance. Other embodiments of this invention enable debugging complex SoC through large contact points provided through the MPIF, provide for multi-platform functionality, and enable incorporating FGPA core in ASIC platform through the MPIF. | 11-11-2010 |
20120068229 | Massively Parallel Interconnect Fabric for Complex Semiconductor Devices - An embodiment of this invention uses a massive parallel interconnect fabric (MPIF) at the flipped interface of a core die substrate (having the core logic blocks) and a context die (used for in circuit programming/context/customization of the core die substrate), to produce ASIC-like density and FPGA-like flexibility/programmability, while reducing the time and cost for development and going from prototyping to production, reducing cost per die, reducing or eliminating NRE, and increasing performance. Other embodiments of this invention enable debugging complex SoC through large contact points provided through the MPIF, provide for multi-platform functionality, and enable incorporating FGPA core in ASIC platform through the MPIF. Various examples are also given for different implementations. | 03-22-2012 |
20120086050 | Massively Parallel Interconnect Fabric for Complex Semiconductor Devices - An embodiment of this invention uses a massive parallel interconnect fabric (MPIF) at the flipped interface of a core die substrate (having the core logic blocks) and a context die (used for in circuit programming/context/customization of the core die substrate), to produce ASIC-like density and FPGA-like flexibility/programmability, while reducing the time and cost for development and going from prototyping to production, reducing cost per die, reducing or eliminating NRE, and increasing performance. Other embodiments of this invention enable debugging complex SoC through large contact points provided through the MPIF, provide for multi-platform functionality, and enable incorporating FGPA core in ASIC platform through the MPIF. | 04-12-2012 |
Majid Djahani, Potsdam DE
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20090309314 | Bushing - A bushing, including a core, a sleeve that surrounds the core and a spring element that is arranged between the core and the sleeve, wherein, on at least one face of the bushing, there is a sealing element that seals the spring element vis-à-vis the environment. | 12-17-2009 |
Majid Ebrahim-Zadeh, Castelldefels Barcelona ES
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20110194172 | OPTICAL PARAMETRIC OSCILLATOR WITH OPTIMIZED OUTPUT COUPLING - An optical parametric oscillator including a nonlinear crystal pumped by a laser source and an optical resonator, including an optical interferometer, which determines a level of output coupling of the oscillator, allowing high stability, broad wavelength tuning, and output power level optimization. | 08-11-2011 |
Majid Ebrahim-Zadeh, Bracelona ES
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20100060976 | OPTICAL PARAMETRIC OSCILLATOR - A synchronously-pumped optical parametric oscillator (OPO | 03-11-2010 |
Majid El Bouchaibi, Veldhoven NL
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20110222045 | LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A lithographic apparatus arranged to transfer a pattern from a patterning device onto a substrate is disclosed, the apparatus including a substrate table constructed to hold a substrate, a first clamping system configured to clamp the substrate table to a substrate table support structure, and a second clamping system configured to clamp a substrate to the substrate table after the substrate table has been clamped to the substrate table support structure. | 09-15-2011 |
Majid El Kaamouchi, Villecresnes FR
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20120256698 | Automatic Impedance Matching Method for Radiofrequency Circuit and Modular Emission or Reception Chain - As relates to the automatic impedance matching of a radiofrequency system, a system comprises three modules. In a matching phase a matching computation module is connected in a detachable manner between an amplification module and an antenna module containing an antenna, a matching impedances network, and memory means for storing control data of the network; then a matching computation is carried out; the computation module supplies control data of the network to the memory device. In a phase of using the system, the second module is removed and the antenna module is connected in a detachable manner directly to the amplification module, the matching network being controlled by the stored control data, which correspond to the desired impedance matching. | 10-11-2012 |
Majid El Kaamouchi, Grenoble FR
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20120256689 | Radiofrequency Emission or Reception Chain with Automatic Impedance Adaptation, and Corresponding Method - As relates to automatic matching of antenna impedance for a radiofrequency transmit or receive circuit, an impedance matching network is inserted between an amplifier and antenna. The current i and output (resp. input) voltage V of the amplifier and their phase shift are measured, the complex impedance defined by V/i is deduced; the impedance of the antenna is calculated as a function of this complex impedance and the known existing values of the adjustable impedances of the matching network. New adjustable values of impedances of the matching network to obtain a desired overall load impedance for the amplifier are calculated on the basis of the calculated antenna impedance value, and the matching network is controlled to adjust the adjustable impedances to these new values. The measurement is made at a measurement frequency different from the working frequency to allow automatic matching without interrupting normal operation of the chain. | 10-11-2012 |
Majid Entezarian, Hudson, WI US
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20090022615 | METHOD OF MOLDING COMPLEX STRUCTURES USING A SACRIFICIAL MATERIAL - A number of processes are described herein that can be used to form complex parts with undercuts and the like. In one embodiment, a multi-shot process is used to form the sacrificial component and inject the PIM feedstock. The processes described herein may reduce the number and/or severity of defects in the final part. | 01-22-2009 |
20090061127 | METHODS, TOOLS, AND PRODUCTS FOR MOLDED ORDERED POROUS STRUCTURES - A method comprises injecting a material into a mold to form a molded product, the mold comprising multiple layers of shaping elements extending through a cavity, each layer of shaping elements including multiple shaping elements; and removing the molded product from the mold, the molded product having a porous structure formed by at least some of the shaping elements of the layers of shaping elements. A porous structure (which may be made by the method) includes a multiplicity of ordered structural members defining the porous structure, the multiplicity of structural members intersecting to form structural member intersections, and a multiplicity of the pores defined by the multiplicity of structural members. A mold used to make a structure may include a relatively large number shaping elements within a small area. | 03-05-2009 |
20110024350 | METHODS,TOOLS, AND PRODUCTS FOR MOLDED ORDERED POROUS STRUCTURES - A mold for use in forming form a porous molded product via an injection molding process is provided. The method comprises injecting a material into the mold comprising multiple layers of shaping elements extending through a cavity, each layer of shaping elements including multiple shaping elements; and removing the molded product from the mold, the molded product having a porous structure formed by at least some of the shaping elements of the layers of shaping elements. The porous structure includes a multiplicity of ordered structural members defining the porous structure, the multiplicity of structural members intersecting to form structural member intersections, and a multiplicity of the pores defined by the multiplicity of structural members. | 02-03-2011 |
20110064997 | IMPACT RESISTANT BATTERY - An impact resistant battery incorporates one or more improvements that are designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of a fire or explosion caused by a projectile impact, electrical short, or otherwise. The battery is also designed to reduce the amount of structural damage caused by a projectile impact. The battery may have a housing that includes a self-sealing ionomer material. The battery may also be filled with materials that suppress flames and/or prevent the internal temperature from reaching an ignition point. | 03-17-2011 |
Majid Feiz, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100018183 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE CONTROL - Methods and systems for controlling a dynamic response in a gas turbine fuel control system are provided. The control system includes a component model adapted to regulate a fuel supply pressure for a gas turbine, a pressure sensor adapted to sense a pressure of fuel supplied to the gas turbine, and a feedback module including integral plus state feedback, the feedback module adapted to provide a positive feedback reference signal to the component model such that a response time of the gas turbine fuel control system to changes in fuel pressure is facilitated being reduced. | 01-28-2010 |
Majid Fotuhi, Cockeysville, MD US
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20090033472 | MEMORY BOARD DEVICE FOR HOME OR ORGANIZATIONAL USE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a memory board or device that allows for the input of specific tasks that are to effected by the user such as by typing or writing a message or touching a pictorial touch screen on the face of the device and which sends an audible or visual reminder message to the user advising the user that a task is to be effected and comprises a means for inactivating the reminder after the task has been completed. In preferred embodiments the memory device will be connected to another individual or organization who is contacted after a reminder message has not been deactivated after a prescribed time has lapsed. | 02-05-2009 |
20100112048 | Dosage Regimen and Medicament For Reducing Risk of Onset or Progression of Dementia by Administration of Specific Vitamins and Nsaid - The present invention relates to a synergistic combination for preventing the onset and/or progression of dementia or Alzheimer's disease in individuals at increased risk thereof for example because of family history, genetic factors, and/or environmental factors. This combination comprises synergistically effective amounts of vitamin C, vitamin E, DHA and at least one NSAID such as ibuprofen. | 05-06-2010 |
Majid Fozunbal, Bayonne, NJ US
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20120087512 | DISTRIBUTED SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for parallel and distributed processing of audio signals produced by a microphone array are described. In one aspect, a distributed signal processing system includes an array of microphones and an array of processors. Each processor is connected to one of the microphones and is connected to at least two other processors, enabling communication between adjacent connected processors. The system also includes a computing device connected to each of the processors. Each microphone detects a sound and generates an audio signal, and each processor is configured to receive and process the audio signal sent from a connected microphone and audio signals sent from at least one of the adjacent processors to produce a data stream that is sent to the computing device. | 04-12-2012 |
Majid Fozunbal, Mountain View, CA US
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20080267420 | Methods and systems for reducing acoustic echoes in multichannel audio-communication systems - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to adaptive real-time, acoustic echo cancellation methods and systems. One method embodiment of the present invention is directed to reducing acoustic echoes in microphone-digital signals transmitted from a first location to a second location. The first location includes a plurality of loudspeakers and microphones, each microphone produces one of the microphone-digital signals including sounds produced at the first location and acoustic echoes produced by the loudspeakers. The method includes determining approximate impulse responses, each of which corresponds to an echo path between the microphones and the loudspeakers. The method includes determining a plurality of approximate acoustic echoes, each approximate acoustic echo corresponds to convolving a digital signal played by one of the loudspeakers with a number of the approximate impulse responses. The acoustic echo in at least one of the microphone-digital signals is reduced based on the corresponding approximate acoustic echo. | 10-30-2008 |
20100272274 | Methods and systems for robust approximations of impulse reponses in multichannel audio-communication systems - Proper estimation of impulse responses is an important and challenging aspect of multichannel echo control. Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to real-time, adaptive acoustic echo cancellation methods in multichannel audio-communication systems. In particular, embodiments of the present invention use a collection of a room's past impulse responses to determine an optimal lower dimensional impulse response space as the underlying search subspace for approximate impulse responses. As a result, embodiments of the present invention mitigate inherent instability of multichannel audio-communication systems and provide stable and accurate echo removal without distorting audio signals. | 10-28-2010 |
20100278351 | Methods and systems for reducing acoustic echoes in multichannel communication systems by reducing the dimensionality of the space of impulse resopnses - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to adaptive methods for reducing acoustic echoes in multichannel audio communication systems. Acoustic echo cancellation methods determine approximate impulse responses characterizing each echo path between loudspeakers and microphones within a room and improve performance based on previously determined impulse responses. In particular, the methods adapt to changes in the room by inferring approximate impulse responses that lie within a model of an impulse response space. Over time the method improves performance by evolving the model into a more accurate space from which to select subsequent approximate impulse responses. | 11-04-2010 |
20100316228 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BLIND DEREVERBERATION - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods for dereverberation of audio generated in a room. In one aspect, a method for dereverberating reverberant digital signals comprises transforming a reverberant digital signal from the time domain into Fourier domain signals using a computing device, each Fourier domain signal corresponding to a subband. For each subband of the Fourier domain signal, the method computes autoregressive model coefficients of the reverberation with the current and previous magnitudes of the Fourier digital signal, and inverse filters the magnitude of the Fourier domain signal using the computing device, based on the autoregressive model coefficients and previous magnitudes of the Fourier digital signal. The method includes inverse transforming the Fourier domain signals with filtered magnitudes into an approximate dereverberated digital signal. | 12-16-2010 |
20110099485 | ACOUSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION (AEC) WITH CONFERENCING ENVIRONMENT TEMPLATES (CETs) - In at least some embodiments, a computer system includes a processor and a network interface coupled to the processor. The computer system also includes a system memory coupled to the processor, the system memory storing a communication application having a conferencing user interface. The conferencing user interface, when executed, enables a user to set up a conferencing session by selecting one of a plurality of conferencing environment templates (CETs). Each CET is matched to one of a plurality of different sets of acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) parameters to be applied during the conferencing session. | 04-28-2011 |
Majid Ghasiri, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20080246231 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of ring contacts, sealing rings, and spring contact elements together with at least one holding ring to form a connector having a common bore fore receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves or spring chambers for positioning the spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together. | 10-09-2008 |
20090048638 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of contact housings, sealing rings and leaf spring contact elements to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves for positioning the leaf spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together. | 02-19-2009 |
20100051438 | BALL HOLDING, LATCHING AND LOCKING APPLICATIONS USING RADIAL AND AXIAL SPRINGS BY INCORPORATING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHINGS - A latching and electrical switch mechanism includes an insulated housing having a cavity therein with an opening thereto along with an electrically conductive ball disposed therein. The ball includes a stem with a smaller diameter than the ball and extends therefrom with a ball being sized for rotational and translational movement within the housing cavity. At least one groove is provided in the housing cavity and a coil spring is disposed in a groove for making electrical contact with the ball and retaining the ball for rotation within the cavity with the stem at selected conical angles with respect to the housing centerline. At least one electrical contact is disposed in the cavity at a spaced apart relationship with the coil spring for providing electrical connection with the ball upon translational movement of the ball within the cavity, which also produces an audible sound. | 03-04-2010 |
20110022102 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of contact housings, sealing rings and leaf spring contact elements to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves for positioning the leaf spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together. | 01-27-2011 |
Majid Ghasiri, Foothill Ranch, CA US
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20090146379 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH PRESSURE DYNAMIC AND STATIC SERVICES - Seal assemblies and methods for forming them are described. Aspects of the seal assemblies include a seal ring made of a relative soft material supported by a specially configured backing ring made of a much higher modulus material, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal or engineered plastic. The seal assemblies may optionally include a retaining ring to prevent slippage relative to the environment or housing in which they are placed and to prevent shuttling. The seal assemblies may also optionally include an energizer to alter the force generating by a sealing lip on the seal ring. | 06-11-2009 |
20100237566 | SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR MOVABLE AND STATIC SHAFTS - Seal assemblies for sealing around a moveable shaft, such as rotary or reciprocating, or static, are described. The seal assemblies prevent the passage of lubricant or fluid from a relatively high pressure area on a first side of the seal to a relatively low pressure area on a second side of the seal. In some embodiments, these seals are energized by energizers, such as circular springs or canted springs, to keep the seal in contact with the moveable shaft. The seals have primary and secondary seals. The secondary seal provides initial moderate sealing against abrasive particles or contaminants to reduce the exposure and wear of the primary seal. | 09-23-2010 |
20100289198 | MULTILAYERED CANTED COIL SPRINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Multilayered canted coil springs and methods that improve mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of canted coil springs. In some embodiments, properties of dissimilar materials are combined into the spring using various material layers. For example, in one embodiment a protective or high strength outer layer material shields a more sensitive inner core material from harsh environments and conditions. The inner core material may be a highly electrically conductive material, with the outer layer material having an electrical conductivity lower than the core. In various embodiments the following characteristics of the spring are improved: electrical and/or thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, temperature resistance, stress relaxation, variable frictional force, and wear resistance in harsh environments and conditions. | 11-18-2010 |
20130330122 | CANTED COIL SPRINGS WITH CONTOURED WIRE SHAPES, RELATED SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - Canted coil springs are disclosed wherein wires used to form the springs have sections with shapes that are not generally round. The different shapes are configured to increase contact surface areas by providing more surface-to-surface contacts with adjacent surfaces of a housing and a shaft over a single point contact typically found with round wires. The disclosed springs may be used with a housing and a shaft in a holding application, a latching application, a locking application, or combinations thereof. | 12-12-2013 |
20140079476 | CONNECTOR HOUSINGS, USE OF, AND METHOD THEREFOR - A connector assembly formed by attaching two stamped housing sections to form a connector housing having a housing groove with a groove bottom and two side walls. Using stamped housings reduces manufacturing costs and simplifies assembly, among other things. The connector housings with spring can be used as a mechanical connector and/or as an electrical connector for numerous applications and across numerous industries. The groove geometries can easily be altered using different stamping dies. | 03-20-2014 |
Majid Ghassemian, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090293156 | Stress Tolerance and Delayed Senescence in Plants - The novel constructs and methods of this invention improve tolerance in plants to environmental stresses and senescence. Nucleic acids encoding a plant farnesyl transferase are described, as are transgenic plants and seeds incorporating these nucleic acids and proteins. Also provided are inhibitors of naturally-occurring farnesyl transferase which, when expressed, will enhance drought tolerance in the plants, improve resistance to senescence and modify growth habit. | 11-26-2009 |
20110039308 | AMYLASES AND GLUCOAMYLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase and/or glucoamylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of polysaccharide, oligosaccharide or starch into sugars. In one aspect, the invention provides delayed release compositions comprising an desired ingredient coated by a latex polymer coating. In alternative embodiments, enzymes are used to make biofuels, e.g., ethanol, butanol, propanol, or a gasoline-ethanol mix, including a bioethanol, biopropanol, biobutanol, or a biodiesel, or for any form of fuel or biomass processing. | 02-17-2011 |
20130143295 | AMYLASES AND GLUCOAMYLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase and/or glucoamylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of polysaccharide, oligosaccharide or starch into sugars. In one aspect, the invention provides delayed release compositions comprising an desired ingredient coated by a latex polymer coating. In alternative embodiments, enzymes are used to make biofuels, e.g., ethanol, butanol, propanol, or a gasoline-ethanol mix, including a bioethanol, biopropanol, biobutanol, or a biodiesel, or for any form of fuel or biomass processing. | 06-06-2013 |
Majid Jelveh, Baltimore, MD US
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20090321104 | CONCEALED AND FLUSH DUAL PHONE AND POWER OUTLET - A system to enclose communication wiring of electronic devices includes a box; a power cover plate; a cover frame; a cover plate; and a low voltage connector plate attached to the power cover plate, wherein the power cover plate, the cover frame, and the cover plate attach to the box, wherein the low voltage connector plate and the power cover plate are substantially aligned in a line, wherein the cover frame and the cover plate are substantially aligned, and wherein the box simultaneously houses telephone electrical connection components, power electrical connection components, and data electrical connection components. The cover plate may be substantially flush with a wall upon installation. The box may comprise an enclosed section connectively hinged to the box. The system is preferably made of metal, plastic, or combination thereof. | 12-31-2009 |
20140097953 | Alert Indication Signaling Device and Method - An alert indication signaling (AIS) device is provided. The AIS device includes a first detector that detects a first event, a line detector that detects a second event that includes an incoming call on a communication device, and a microcontroller directly connected to the first detector and the line detector. The microcontroller transmits at least one signal based on at least one of the first event and the second event. A display unit receives the at least one signal from the microcontroller. The display unit displays a visual message that indicates an occurrence of at least one of the first event and the second event based on the at least one signal. A speaker produces an audio output that corresponds to the visual message and at least one of the first event and the second event. The audio output and the visual message are concurrent. | 04-10-2014 |
Majid Kaabouch US
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20110131345 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A USB HOST - A multi-interface integrated circuit (IC) comprises a plurality of transistors, and a level detection block. At least one transistor of the plurality of transistors is in communication with a first terminal and either a first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC, and at least one of the plurality of transistors is in communication with the first terminal, a second terminal and either the first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC. The level detection block is in communication with at least one of the plurality of transistors and the first and second leads. | 06-02-2011 |
Majid Kaabouch, Rousset FR
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20090150681 | Secure Software Download - Software can be downloaded securely using a multi-encryption method, where the decryption is completed when the software is executed. In one aspect, a multi-encrypted data item is received. One or more of the encryptions on the multi-encrypted data item is decrypted, yielding a partially decrypted data item. The partially decrypted data item is stored in a reserved portion of a storage medium. The partially decrypted data item is fetched from the storage medium and decrypted to yield the data item. The decryption can be performed using one or more circuits that implement multiple decryption processes, including multiple algorithm-key combinations. | 06-11-2009 |
20090240843 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A USB HOST - A multi-interface integrated circuit (IC) comprises a plurality of transistors, and a level detection block. At least one transistor of the plurality of transistors is in communication with a first terminal and either a first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC, and at least one of the plurality of transistors is in communication with the first terminal, a second terminal and either the first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC. The level detection block is in communication with at least one of the plurality of transistors and the first and second leads. | 09-24-2009 |
20100037000 | ONE-TIME-PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY EMULATION - This document discloses one-time-programmable (“OTP”) memory emulation and methods of performing the same. OTP memory can be emulated by managing reads and writes to a memory array in response to an instruction to write data to a OTP memory location and selectively setting a security flag that corresponds to the memory locations. The memory array can be a NAND Flash memory array that includes multiple pages of memory. The memory array can be defined by memory blocks that can include multiple pages of memory. When an OTP write instruction is received, previously stored data can be read from a first page of memory, combined with the new data and stored to a target page of memory. A security flag can be set to prevent the target page from being reprogrammed prior to an erase. | 02-11-2010 |
20100064144 | DATA SECURITY - This document discloses data security systems and methods of securing data. A cache memory can be connected between a decryption engine and a central processing unit (“CPU”) to increase security of encrypted data that is stored in a datastore. The decryption engine can retrieve the encrypted data from the datastore, decrypt the data, and store the decrypted data in the cache. In turn, the decrypted data can be accessed by the CPU. The data can be encrypted with a secret key, so that decryption can be performed with the secret key. The key can be varied based on a memory address associated with the data. The key can be protected by restricting direct access to the decryption engine by the CPU. | 03-11-2010 |
20100077472 | Secure Communication Interface for Secure Multi-Processor System - A secure communication interface for a secure multi-processor system is disclosed. The secure communication interface can include a secure controller that is operable to transfer data between a first memory that is directly accessible by a first (master) processor and a second memory that is directly accessible by a secure second (slave) processor in the multi-processor system. One or more control and status registers accessible by the processors facilitate secure data transfer between the first memory and a memory window defined in the second memory. One or more status and violation registers shared by the processors can be included in the secure communication interface for facilitating secure data transfer and for reporting security violations based on a rule set. | 03-25-2010 |
Majid Kamel-Kasmaei, North York CA
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20120202148 | Emulsion Aggregation Toner Compositons - Disclosed is a toner which comprises particles comprising: (a) a core comprising: (1) a first resin; and (2) a first conductive colorant; and (b) a shell comprising: (1) a second resin; and (2) a second conductive colorant. | 08-09-2012 |
Majid Keshavaraz, Pleasanton, CA US
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20100092757 | Methods for Bonding Porous Flexible Membranes Using Solvent - A method for bonding a porous flexible membrane to a rigid material is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes applying, at a bonding site of the porous membrane, a pre-treatment solvent solution, drying the bonding site of the porous membrane, applying, at a bonding site of the rigid structure, a first solvent that is capable of dissolving a surface of the rigid material, applying, at the bonding site of the porous membrane, a second solvent that is capable of dissolving the polymeric residue material dissolved in the pre-treatment solvent solution, and pressing the porous membrane to the rigid material at their respective bonding sites. In some embodiments, the pre-treatment solvent solution may include a solvent carrying dissolved polymeric residue material configured to fill the pores of the porous membrane at the bonding site of the porous membrane. | 04-15-2010 |
Majid Keshavarz, San Jose, CA US
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20110163424 | Molecular Self-Assembly In Substrate Processing - Methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including: receiving a substrate, the substrate including the porous dielectric; exposing the substrate to an organosilane, where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric, and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the organosilane includes: alkynyl groups, aryl groups, fluoroalkyl groups, heteroaryl groups, alcohol groups, thiol groups, amine groups, thiocarbamate groups, ester groups, ether groups, sulfide groups, and nitrile groups. In some embodiments, method further include: removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming. | 07-07-2011 |
20110175228 | MOLECULAR SELF-ASSEMBLY IN SUBSTRATE PROCESSING - Methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including: receiving a substrate, the substrate including the porous dielectric; exposing the substrate to an organosilane, where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric, and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the organosilane includes: alkynyl groups, aryl groups, flouroalkyl groups, heteroarlyl groups, alcohol groups, thiol groups, amine groups, thiocarbamate groups, ester groups, ether groups, sulfide groups, and nitrile groups. In some embodiments, method further include: removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177236 | MOLECULAR SELF-ASSEMBLY IN SUBSTRATE PROCESSING - Methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including: receiving a substrate, the substrate including the porous dielectric; exposing the substrate to an organosilane, where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric, and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the organosilane includes: alkynyl groups, aryl groups, flouroalkyl groups, heteroarlyl groups, alcohol groups, thiol groups, amine groups, thiocarbamate groups, ester groups, ether groups, sulfide groups, and nitrile groups. In some embodiments, method further include: removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming. | 07-21-2011 |
20130099363 | Molecular Self-Assembly in Substrate Processing - Methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including: receiving a substrate, the substrate including the porous dielectric; exposing the substrate to an organosilane, where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric, and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the organosilane includes: alkynyl groups, aryl groups, fluoroalkyl groups, heteroaryl groups, alcohol groups, thiol groups, amine groups, thiocarbamate groups, ester groups, ether groups, sulfide groups, and nitrile groups. In some embodiments, method further include: removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming. | 04-25-2013 |
Majid Keshtmand, Baltimore, MD US
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20110206769 | ORAL ANTIDEPRESSANT FORMULATION WITH REDUCED EXCIPIENT LOAD - Provided are methods for reducing the excipient load of pharmaceutical formulations containing 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide as the active pharmaceutical ingredient, and compositions related thereto. In particular, provided is a pharmaceutical product comprising 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide and a stabilizer admixed throughout a solid-form unilamellar matrix, wherein the ratio of 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide to stabilizer ranges from about 2:3 to about 1:10, and related methods of forming the pharmaceutical product. | 08-25-2011 |
20130045253 | ORAL ANTIDEPRESSANT FORMULATION WITH REDUCED EXCIPIENT LOAD - Provided are methods for reducing the excipient load of pharmaceutical formulations containing 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide as the active pharmaceutical ingredient, and compositions related thereto. In particular, provided is a pharmaceutical product comprising 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide and a stabilizer admixed throughout a solid-form unilamellar matrix, wherein the ratio of 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide to stabilizer ranges from about 2:3 to about 1:10, and related methods of forming the pharmaceutical product. | 02-21-2013 |
Majid Khadem Sameni, Vaughan CA
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20090076644 | Method of Operating a Temperature Management Device - There are provided a method of operating a temperature management device. For example, there is disclosed a method of operating a temperature management device. The method comprises transmitting towards the temperature management device a probe, the probe having a pre-determined format; receiving a probe response, the probe response being representative of at least one dynamic operational characteristic of the temperature management device; analyzing the probe response to obtain a control parameter suitable for controlling operation of the temperature management device. | 03-19-2009 |
Majid Mahjour, Schwenksville, PA US
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20100009967 | SOLID DOSAGE FORMULATIONS OF TELCAGEPANT POTASSIUM - A solid dosage pharmaceutical formulation comprising as an active ingredient the potassium salt of N-[(3R,6S)-6-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)azepan-3-yl]-4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxamide (telcagepant), arginine, and a pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant. The invention is also directed to an amorphous form of the potassium salt of telcagepant. | 01-14-2010 |
20110065800 | FORMULATIONS FOR CATHEPSIN K INHIBITORS - The instant invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing cathepsin K inhibitors. Also disclosed are processes for making said pharmaceutical compositions. | 03-17-2011 |
20120029081 | Solid Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Pregabalin - A solid pharmaceutical composition containing pregabalin is described. The composition includes a matrix forming agent and a swelling agent and is suitable for once daily oral administration. Exemplary matrix forming agents include mixtures of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and exemplary swelling agents include cross-linked polymers of polyvinylpyrrolidone. | 02-02-2012 |
20120213851 | SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AN INTEGRASE INHIBITOR - Compressed tablets for oral administration containing raltegravir in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt are described. The tablets comprise: (A) an intragranular component comprising (i) an effective amount of an alkali metal salt of raltegravir, (ii) optionally a first superdisintegrant, and (iii) a binder; and (B) an extragranular component comprising (i) a second superdisintegrant, (ii) a filler, and (iii) a lubricant. Methods for preparing the tablets and the use of the tablets, optionally in combination with other anti-HIV agents, for the inhibition of HIV integrase, for the treatment or prophylaxis of HIV infection, or for the treatment, delay in the onset, or prophylaxis of AIDS are also described. | 08-23-2012 |
20120232149 | SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PREGABALIN - A solid pharmaceutical composition containing pregabalin is described. The composition includes a matrix forming agent and a swelling agent and is suitable for once daily oral administration. Exemplary matrix forming agents include mixtures of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and exemplary swelling agents include cross-linked polymers of polyvinylpyrrolidone. | 09-13-2012 |
20130102675 | Solid Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Pregabalin - A solid pharmaceutical composition containing pregabalin is described. The composition includes a matrix forming agent and a swelling agent and is suitable for once daily oral administration. Exemplary matrix forming agents include mixtures of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and exemplary swelling agents include cross-linked polymers of polyvinylpyrrolidone. | 04-25-2013 |
20130303618 | Solid Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Pregabalin - A solid pharmaceutical composition containing pregabalin is described. The composition includes a matrix forming agent and a swelling agent and is suitable for once daily oral administration. Exemplary matrix forming agents include mixtures of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and exemplary swelling agents include cross-linked polymers of polyvinylpyrrolidone. | 11-14-2013 |
20140163103 | Solid Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Pregabalin - A solid pharmaceutical composition containing pregabalin is described. The composition includes a matrix forming agent and a swelling agent and is suitable for once daily oral administration. Exemplary matrix forming agents include mixtures of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and exemplary swelling agents include cross-linked polymers of polyvinylpyrrolidone. | 06-12-2014 |
Majid Manosuri, Linkoping SE
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20120135740 | Late Abis Activation - The Invention proposes a method for a Control Node (MSC) of a Core Network (CN) for late activation of a User Plane between a Radio Station (eNodeB, NodeB, BTS) and a control node (RNC, BSC) of a Radio Access Network (eUTRAN, UTRAN, URAN, GERAN, GRAN, RAN) of a call to be set-up. Furthermore, a method for a control node of a Radio Access Network for late activation of a User Plane between a Radio Station and a control node of a Radio Access of a call to be set-up is proposed MSC receives an indication that a call involving said MSC and a BSC of a RAN shall be set-up. MSC gains knowledge that said BSC is adapted for a late User Plane Activation. MSC instructs said BSC that the User Plane between the Radio Station and the BSC/RNC shall be reserved. Upon detecting that the User Plane of said call shall be through connected, MSC instructs the BSC to activate the reserved User Plane between Radio Station and BSC. In addition corresponding nodes are proposed. | 05-31-2012 |
Majid Manteghi, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090146792 | RFID SYSTEMS USING DISTRIBUTED EXCITER NETWORK - RFID systems are disclosed that include at least one RFID receiver system and a distributed exciter architecture. The exciters can be connected via wired and/or wireless connections to the RFID receiver system and the RFID receiver system can control the activation of the exciters to detect the presence of RFID tags within interrogation spaces defined by the exciter topology. In several embodiments, the RFID receiver system performs location estimation to determine the interrogation space in which a specific RFID tag or collection of RFID tags is located. One embodiment of the invention includes an RFID receiver system configured to detect information from RFID tags within a receive coverage area, and a plurality of exciters defining a plurality of interrogation spaces within the receive coverage area of the RFID receiver system. In addition, the RFID receiver system is configured to transmit a control signal that identifies one of the plurality of exciters and includes information indicative of an RFID tag interrogation signal, the plurality of exciters are configured to receive the control signal, and the exciter identified in the control signal is configured to illuminate an interrogation space with the RFID tag interrogation signal. | 06-11-2009 |
Majid Masnavi, Kanagawa JP
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20090091273 | LIGHT SOURCE FOR GENERATING EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FROM PLASMA - A plasma generation apparatus for generating a plasma within a discharge chamber is disclosed, which includes a plurality of electrodes disposed within the discharge chamber, a power supply device operative to flow a discharge current between electrodes for performing self-heating of a plasma between the electrodes and for applying a self-magnetic field to the plasma, and a control unit for control of the power supply device, wherein the control unit controls the power supply device in such a way as to confine the plasma in a space, thereby improving the conversion efficiency of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light. A plasma generation method is also disclosed. | 04-09-2009 |
Majid Mehrpouyan, Gilroy, CA US
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20090163378 | MULTIPLEX MICROPARTICLE SYSTEM - Arrays of microparticle populations, each population labeled with a single fluorescent dye, are provided for use in multiplex assays. The populations form a virtual multidimensional array wherein each microparticle is identified by fluorescence intensity in two different fluorescence detection channels. The arrays are useful in a variety of assays, including multiplex, multi-analyte assays for the simultaneous detection of two or more analytes by, for example, flow cytometry, and a labeling reagents in, for example, microscopy. The use of singly-dyed microparticles to form multidimensional arrays greatly simplifies the creation of multiplex assays. | 06-25-2009 |
20140234855 | CHROMOPHORE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Chromophore compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. Aspects of the chromophore compositions include a chromophore component having a chromophore, such as a fluorescent dye moiety, stably associated with a prosthetic group binding cavity of a metalloprotein. Also provided are methods of making, methods of use, systems and kits related to the subject fluorescent compositions. | 08-21-2014 |
20150087005 | Phosphorothioate Oligonucleotide-Labeling of White Blood Cells - The present invention provides labeling and capture reagents that comprise phosphorothioate oligonucleotides ODN). The PS-ODN bind to all white blood cells (leukocytes) in an indiscriminative fashion and enable the labeling, capture, or concentration of leukocytes in a manner that preserves the antigenic integrity of the cells. Methods for the use of phosphorothioate oligonucleotides are provided. | 03-26-2015 |
Majid Mehtali, Coueron FR
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20090081251 | Production of Viral Vaccines in Suspension on Avian Embryonic Derived Stem Cell Lines - The present invention relates to the development and manufacturing of viral vaccines, particularly the industrial production of viral vectors and vaccines, and more particularly the use of avian embryonic stem cells, preferably the EBx cell line derived from chicken embryonic stem cells, for the production of viral vectors and viruses; the invention is particularly useful for the industrial production of viral vaccines to prevent viral infection of humans and animals. | 03-26-2009 |
20100062489 | DUCK EMBRYONIC DERIVED STEM CELL LINES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VIRAL VACCINES - The present invention relates to the development and manufacturing of viral vaccines. In particular, the invention relates to the field of industrial production of viral vectors and vaccines, more in particular to the use of avian embryonic stem cells, preferably the EBx® cell line derived from duck embryonic stem cells, for the production of viral vectors and viruses. The invention is particularly useful for the industrial production of viral vaccines to prevent viral infection of humans and animals. | 03-11-2010 |
20100226912 | RECOMBINANT PROTEIN PRODUCTION IN AVIAN EBx.RTM. CELLS - The invention generally relates to the field of recombinant protein production. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of avian embryonic derived stem cell lines, named EBx®, for the production of proteins and more specifically glycoproteins such as antibodies. The invention is useful for the production of monoclonal IgG1 antibody subtype having high cell-mediated cytotoxic activity. The invention relates to the use of such antibodies as a drug to treat cancers and inflammatory diseases. | 09-09-2010 |
20100235937 | PRODUCTION OF TRANSGENIC AVIAN ORGANISMS EMPLOYING EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - Method of culturing embryonic stem (ES) cells of avian origin includes the steps of: a) suspending ES cells originating from the blastoderm disk of fertilized un-incubated avian egg(s) in a basal culture medium supplemented with: insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF); and animal serum; and, optionally, at least one growth factor selected from among interleukin 6 (II-6), interleukin 6 receptor (II-6R), stem cell factor (SCF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), interleukin 11 (II-11), oncostatin and/or cardiotrophin; | 09-16-2010 |
20110251085 | IN VITRO METHOD TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DRUG CANDIDATE ACTIVE AGAINST A TARGET PROTEIN IS ACTIVE AGAINST A VARIANT OF SAID PROTEIN - The present invention relates to the field of virology. More precisely, the invention provides a method of determining the ability of a test compound to modulate the biological activity of a variant of a target protein, wherein said test compound is previously known to modulate the biological activity of said protein. This invention is useful to determine whether a drug candidate, such as anti-viral compounds (eg. against hepatitis C virus: NS5B, NS3), active against a target protein is active against a variant of said protein (eg. polymorphisms, genotypes or mutants). | 10-13-2011 |
20120238001 | PRODUCTION OF VIRAL VACCINES IN SUSPENSION ON AVIAN EMBRYONIC DERIVED STEM CELL LINES - The present invention relates to the development and manufacturing of viral vaccines. In particular, the invention relates to the field of industrial production of viral vectors and vaccines, more in particular to the use of avian embryonic stem cells, preferably the EBx® cell line derived from chicken embryonic stem cells, for the production of viral vectors and viruses. The invention is particularly useful for the industrial production of viral vaccines to prevent viral infection of humans and animals. | 09-20-2012 |
20140154741 | DUCK EMBRYONIC DERIVED STEM CELL LINES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VIRAL VACCINES - The present invention relates to the development and manufacturing of viral vaccines. In particular, the invention relates to the field of industrial production of viral vectors and vaccines, more in particular to the use of avian embryonic stem cells, preferably the EBx® cell line derived from duck embryonic stem cells, for the production of viral vectors and viruses. The invention is particularly useful for the industrial production of viral vaccines to prevent viral infection of humans and animals. | 06-05-2014 |
20140287402 | METHOD FOR SCREENING CELLS - The invention relates to high throughput screening methods for identifying, isolating and retrieving cells secreting antibodies of interest, e.g., having functional activity and/or multi-antigen specificities. It further provides methods for the cloning of said antibodies VH/VL sequences and the generation of recombinant monoclonal antibodies derived thereof having the features of interest. | 09-25-2014 |
Majid Mehtali, Plobsheim FR
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20080199433 | Complementing cell lines - A packaging cell line that complements recombinant adenoviruses based on serotypes from subgroup B, preferably adenovirus type 35. The cell line is preferably derived from primary, diploid human cells that are transformed by adenovirus E1 sequences either operatively linked on one DNA molecule or located on two separate DNA molecules, the sequences being operatively linked to regulatory sequences enabling transcription and translation of encoded proteins. Also disclosed is a cell line derived from PER.C6 that expresses functional Ad35 E1B sequences. The Ad35-E1B sequences are driven by the E1B promoter or a heterologous promoter and terminated by a heterologous poly-adenylation signal. The cell lines are useful for producing recombinant adenoviruses designed for gene therapy and vaccination. The cell lines can also be used for producing human recombinant therapeutic proteins such as human growth factors and human antibodies. Also, the cell lines are useful for producing human viruses other than adenovirus such as influenza virus, herpes simplex virus, rotavirus, and measles virus. | 08-21-2008 |
Majid Minary-Jolandan, Chicago, IL US
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20120278958 | Ultra-Low Damping Imaging Mode Related to Scanning Probe Microscopy in Liquid - Provided are methods and systems for high resolution imaging of a material immersed in liquid by scanning probe microscopy. The methods further relate to imaging a material submersed in liquid by tapping mode atomic force microscopy (AFM), wherein the AFM has a microfabricated AFM probe comprising a nanoneedle probe connected to a cantilever beam. The nanoneedle probe is immersed in the liquid, and the rest of the AFM probe, including the cantilever beam to which the nanoneedle probe is attached, remains outside the liquid. The cantilever is oscillated and the nanoneedle probe tip taps the material to image the material immersed in liquid. In an aspect, the material is supported on a shaped substrate to provide a spatially-varying immersion depth with specially defined regions for imaging by any of the methods and systems of the present invention. | 11-01-2012 |
Majid Mohazzab, Saratoga, CA US
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20100161378 | System and Method for Retargeting Advertisements Based on Previously Captured Relevance Data - Methods for selecting one or more advertisements based on previously captured relevance data to serve to a client system requesting a primary webpage is provided. The client displays a referring webpage having a hyperlink to the primary webpage. Upon selection of the hyperlink, the client sends a request to a content server storing the primary webpage. The content server classifies the primary webpage for content and retrieves persistent relevance information, possibly including a referrer of the primary webpage comprising a URL address of the referring webpage, a listing of other recently visited webpages, a listing of any bid phrases from previously displayed advertisements, and a listing of recent click data. The content server sends the primary webpage to the client, which includes an advertisement server request. The transaction between the content server and the advertisement server includes persistence relevance information to select advertisements to serve to the client. | 06-24-2010 |
Majid Pashay-Kojouri, Irvine, CA US
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20130070870 | DIGITAL PRE-DISTORTION FILTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A digital predistorter for improving the performance of a narrow passband filter near the output is disclosed. The digital predistorter provides amplitude correction to the signal based on the characteristics of the passband filter. A filter group delay predistorter may also be employed to correct group delay variation introduced by the narrow passband filter. | 03-21-2013 |
Majid Raissi-Dehkordi, Potomac, MD US
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20090279496 | DEDICATED AND PRIORITY BASED ALLOCATION IN MULTI-HOP WIRELESS SYSTEMS - A transmission channel allocation scheme for a multi-hop wireless network takes into account the priority of users, particular application requirements, applicable contractual requirements, and other factors. The channel allocation scheme determines which nodes can share a common channel for transmission without interference, and distinguishes between resources that must be dedicated to each node based on the requirements associated with each node, and the resources that are dynamically provided to each node, based on the current traffic demand. Additionally, resources that are not required to satisfy explicit requests are allocated among the nodes, thereby allowing nodes to sometimes avoid the delays associated with the access request process. | 11-12-2009 |
Majid Rezai-Kalantary, Devon GB
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20110026192 | Dry Powder Stencil Printing of Solid Electrolytic Capacitor Components - Solid electrolytic capacitors and related methods for forming such capacitors may variously involve forming at least one of a seed, grip, reference point and/or anode body by stencil printing of dry powder. In accordance with a method of forming anodic components for electrolytic capacitors, a stencil is positioned adjacent to a substrate, the stencil being formed to define a plurality of apertures therethrough. A plurality of printed powder portions are selectively printed on the substrate by placing dry powder into selected ones of the plurality of apertures defined in the stencil. The printed powder portions are then sintered to form respective anodic components for multiple respective electrolytic capacitors. | 02-03-2011 |
Majid Sarrafzadeh, Anaheim Hills, CA US
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20080287832 | FOOT PRESSURE ALERT AND SENSING SYSTEM - This invention relates to a system that continuously monitors pressure and force on the foot, analyzes and visualizes the pressure and force exerted on said foot in real-time. The invention measures pressure and force applied to a plurality of sensors placed in various points of an orthotic, shoe, shoe lining, insert, sock or sock type device. If the sensors detect pressure or force, the sensors send a signal to a microcomputer processor located in the shoe that subsequently analyzes and sends the data wireless to either a handheld electronic device, a personal computer, an electronic data capture system or a software program. The handheld electronic device or the personal computer then displays the data to an operator of the device or computer instantaneously; while the data capture system or program forwards the information to a handheld device and/or personal computer. | 11-20-2008 |
20100113979 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF NEUROMOTOR DISORDERS - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for quantitative assessment of neuromotor disorders using sensors and analyzing the data collected from the sensors to determine if a patient suffers any neuromotor disorders. In one embodiment, the present invention is a system for assessing neuromotor disorders in a body including a plurality of pressure sensors adapted for attachment to the body and measuring pressure, a med node connected to the plurality of pressure sensors for generating data corresponding to the plurality of pressure sensors, and an analysis unit connected to the med node for analyzing the data generated by the med node to determine the existence of a nueromotor disorder in the body. | 05-06-2010 |
20110061697 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A MOBILITY AID DEVICE - A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive sensor data measurements associated with usage of a mobility aid device and extract sensor feature parameters from the sensor data measurements. The computer readable storage medium further includes executable instructions to derive a usage state corresponding to the usage of the mobility aid device, based on the sensor feature parameters. | 03-17-2011 |
20120092169 | METHOD OF ASSESSING HUMAN FALL RISK USING MOBILE SYSTEMS - A method for determining the motive instability of an individual using foot pressure, foot speed and foot direction data collected from sensors on shoes. The sensed data is used to determine the minimum number and the placement of pressure sensors in the shoe. The data from the sensors is processed to extract spatial and temporal parameters as desired. The data is grouped into segments based on a segmentation rule. The trend in each segment is determined. The variability of the trend in each segment is determined. The risk of fall is computed on the basis of the trend and variance. The computation is adjustable by emphasizing certain parameters in order to tailor the instability assessment to a specific individual. | 04-19-2012 |
20120190989 | DISTRIBUTED EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE BIOMEDICAL STRUCTURE AND CONDITION - Systems and methods are disclosed that use wireless coupling of energy for operation of both external and internal devices, including external sensor arrays and implantable devices. The signals conveyed may be electronic, optical, acoustic, biomechanical, and others to provide in situ sensing and monitoring of internal anatomies and implants using a wireless, biocompatible electromagnetic powered sensor systems. | 07-26-2012 |
20120221310 | SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS TO PREDICT MEDICAL CONDITIONS - A signal representing a physiological state of a patient is sampled to obtain a time lagged dataset that represents a segment of the signal. A spectral analysis of the dataset is conducted to obtain a corresponding frequency domain dataset, followed by a multiple regression analysis using the frequency domain set as one variable and a signal representative of a medical event as the other variable. The result of the multiple regression analysis is used to create a model for predicting the medical event. | 08-30-2012 |
20120277637 | Method And System For Monitoring Pressure Areas On A Supported Body - A supported body, like the body of a bedridden patient, is monitored by a plurality of pressure sensors located between the body and support surface during an extended period of time. Pressure areas on the body are determined in real time for predetermined time periods during periods of movement between the body and the support surface. Common pressure areas on the body during different body positions on the support surface are determined for predetermined time periods. The pressure areas that exceed a predetermined pressure level for a predetermined time period trigger an alarm indicator and identification of the pressure areas of concern. | 11-01-2012 |
20120323501 | FABRIC-BASED PRESSURE SENSOR ARRAYS AND METHODS FOR DATA ANALYSIS - A fabric-based pressure sensor array includes: (1) a first layer including M elongated conductive strips coated thereon; (2) a second layer including N elongated conductive strips coated thereon, the M elongated conductive strips extending crosswise relative to the N elongated conductive strips to define M×N intersections; and (3) a unitary textile sheet extending between the first layer and the second layer so as to overlap the M×N intersections, the textile sheet having a variable resistivity in response to applied pressure so as to define M×N pressure sensors at locations corresponding to the M×N intersections. | 12-20-2012 |
20130090213 | Exercise-Based Entertainment And Game Controller To Improve Health And Manage Obesity - Monitoring and rewarding of physical activity are carried out by: (1) receiving a measurement of a physical activity from a sensor; (2) processing the measurement of the physical activity to derive a valid extent of the physical activity; and (3) controlling an entertainment device based on the valid extent of the physical activity. | 04-11-2013 |
20130096466 | ENERGY AWARE SENSOR MANAGEMENT FOR WEARABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION - A sensor system and method configured to take multiple channels of sensors, and based on context and user behavior reflected in the signals, identifies specified channels for sensing according to a sensing policy. The sensing policy is used to reduce the amount of data sampled, such that it is possible to reconstruct the values of the non sampled sensors efficiently. The sensing policy is influenced by user and system's behavior and can be assigned either offline or in real time. | 04-18-2013 |
20130121544 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE IMAGE REGISTRATION - An image registration system and methods that enables mapping of a surface's image scan, such as wound image scans, to each other for comparison and study, due to the variations in the image captures. Correspondence between two images is established and an optimal transformation between two images is determined. The two images (source and target) are either from the same scene acquired at different times or from different views. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123587 | SEM SCANNER SENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ULCERS - A handheld, conforming capacitive sensing apparatus configured to measure Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as a mean to detect and monitor the formation of pressure ulcers. The device incorporates an array of electrodes which are excited to measure and scan SEM in a programmable and multiplexed manner by a battery-less RF-powered chip. The scanning operation is initiated by an interrogator which excites a coil embedded in the apparatus and provides the needed energy burst to support the scanning/reading operation. Each electrode measures the equivalent sub-epidermal capacitance corresponding and representing the moisture content. | 05-16-2013 |
20130211209 | ENERGY AWARE SENSOR MANAGEMENT FOR WEARABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION - In some aspects, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting viral infection. In some aspects, the invention provides compositions and methods useful for identifying antiviral compounds. | 08-15-2013 |
20130218053 | SYSTEM COMPRISED OF SENSORS, COMMUNICATIONS, PROCESSING AND INFERENCE ON SERVERS AND OTHER DEVICES - A system for monitoring patient activity comprising: at least one measurement device configured to provide data related to a patient's physical activity; and a server configured to make an inference regarding the patient's physical activity based on data provided by the at least one measurement device. In some embodiments, the inference is a determination of a type of physical activity. In some embodiments, the measurement device is configured to be worn by the patient or carried in the patient's pocket. In some embodiments, two or more measurement devices are used. In some embodiments, the server is remotely located from the measurement device. In some embodiments, the server is configured to archive and retrieve the data provided by the measurement device and the inferences. | 08-22-2013 |
20140024905 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TISSUE OXIMETRY AND PERFUSION IMAGING - A compact perfusion scanner and method of characterizing tissue health status are disclosed that incorporate pressure sensing components in conjunction with the optical sensors to monitor the level of applied pressure on target tissue for precise skin/tissue blood perfusion measurements and oximetry. The systems and methods allow perfusion imaging and perfusion mapping (geometric and temporal), signal processing and pattern recognition, noise cancelling and data fusion of perfusion data, scanner position and pressure readings. | 01-23-2014 |
20140031123 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF DETECTING AND REPRODUCING MOTIONS FOR VIDEO GAMES - An instrument gathers and processes data from one or more capture devices. The data can thereafter be processed using one or more classification techniques to properly detect and/or reproduce motions for an application. The present invention can be used both outdoors and indoors. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032165 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF SENSOR PLACEMENT - A location of a sensor is determined by: (1) receiving time series data including components in a plurality of dimensions, wherein the time series data correspond to measurements of the sensor that is applied to a subject; (2) determining a plurality of subsequences associated with the time series data, wherein each of the plurality of subsequences represents a characteristic pattern projected along one of the plurality of dimensions; (3) identifying a correlated subset of the plurality of subsequences as at least one instance of an activity of the subject; and (4) based on features of the correlated subset, determining the location of the sensor as applied to the subject. | 01-30-2014 |
20140039274 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ACTIVITIES AND ANOMALIES IN TIME SERIES DATA - Activities and abnormalities in activities are detected by: (1) receiving data corresponding to measurements of an activity occurring during a time interval; (2) determining a plurality of primitives associated with the data, wherein each of the plurality of primitives represents a characteristic pattern in a portion of the time interval; (3) derive an activity structure relating a first subset of the plurality of primitives that are correlated in time; and (4) based on the activity structure, classify a second subset of the plurality of primitives as an abnormal instance of the bodily activity. | 02-06-2014 |
20140155774 | NON-INVASIVELY DETERMINING RESPIRATION RATE USING PRESSURE SENSORS - A respiration rate of a human subject is derived by: (1) receiving data corresponding to a sequence of two-dimensional pressure distributions of the human subject as applied against an array of pressure sensors over time; (2) converting the data into a one-dimensional waveform; (3) identifying oscillations in the one-dimensional waveform as occurrences of breath of the human subject; and (4) deriving the respiration rate of the human subject based on frequencies of the oscillations. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157911 | ON-BED MONITORING SYSTEM FOR RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES WITH A PRESSURE SENSITIVE BED SHEET - A system includes a pressure sensitive material that provides an indication of applied pressure for multiple locations on the material, and an analysis device in communication with the pressure sensitive material. The analysis device receives the indication of applied pressure, determines, for each of multiple measurement periods, a pressure image from the indication of applied pressure such that a sequence of pressure images is determined, and constructs a manifold representing the sequence of pressure images. | 06-12-2014 |
20140180998 | EFFICIENT SEARCHING OF STATIONARY DATASETS - A saliency function is computed to indicate the saliency of each of a plurality of data points in a dataset. For each local maximum in the saliency function, a segment of the dataset is inserted into an index. | 06-26-2014 |
20140207493 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MISSING DATA IMPUTATION - Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a leading cause of death in the United States. WANDA is a wireless health project that leverages sensor technology and wireless communication to monitor the health status of patients with CHF. The first pilot study of WANDA showed the system's effectiveness for patients with CHF. However, WANDA experienced a considerable amount of missing data due to system misuse, nonuse, and failure. Missing data is highly undesirable as automated alarms may fail to notify healthcare professionals of potentially dangerous patient conditions. Embodiments of the present disclosure may utilize machine learning techniques including projection adjustment by contribution estimation regression (PACE), Bayesian methods, and voting feature interval (VFI) algorithms to predict both non-binomial and binomial data. The experimental results show that the aforementioned algorithms are superior to other methods with high accuracy and recall. | 07-24-2014 |
20140288397 | SEM SCANNER SENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ULCERS - A handheld, conforming capacitive sensing apparatus configured to measure Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as a mean to detect and monitor the formation of pressure ulcers. The device incorporates an array of electrodes which are excited to measure and scan SEM in a programmable and multiplexed manner by a battery-less RF-powered chip. The scanning operation is initiated by an interrogator which excites a coil embedded in the apparatus and provides the needed energy burst to support the scanning/reading operation. Each electrode measures the equivalent sub-epidermal capacitance corresponding and representing the moisture content. | 09-25-2014 |
20140379620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC SEGMENT SELECTION FOR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL BIOMEDICAL SIGNALS - Systems and methods for automatically analyzing and selecting prominent channels from multi-dimensional biomedical signals in order to detect particular diseases or ailments are provided. Such systems and methods may be applied in different ways to obtain numerous benefits, such as lowering of power and processing requirements, reducing an amount of data acquired, simplifying hardware deployment, detecting non-trivial patterns, obtaining, clinical episode prognosis, improving patient care, and/or the like. | 12-25-2014 |
20150050972 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING, CLASSIFYING, AND ENCOURAGING ACTIVITY - Devices, methods, and systems for monitoring, classifying and encouraging activity through the use of an accelerometer or other sensor in a toy or other accessory (such as a backpack or watch) that records activity are disclosed. The activity is classified, using various motion classification algorithms, to determine the specific types and amount of activities performed and the times and duration for which they were performed. The classified data is used in the rest of the system, which allows users to view activity history, recommendations for how to improve health, and play games in which the player's game performance is effected by their activity levels. In games and on the website, feedback is also given to users to encourage and reward exercise, while handicapping users that are not active. | 02-19-2015 |
Majid Sayyed, Maharashtra IN
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20100291020 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS AS DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE IV (DPP IV) INHIBITORS - The present invention is related to novel compounds of the general formula A, their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making of the above compounds, and their use as Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitors, which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases particularly Type II diabetes, other complications related to diabetes and other pathogenic conditions in which DPP IV enzyme is involved. | 11-18-2010 |
Majid Shaghaghi, Irvine, CA US
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20100088703 | Multi-core system with central transaction control - There is provided a multi-core system that includes a lower-subsystem including a first processor and a number of slave processing cores. Each of the slave processing cores can be a coprocessor or a digital signal processor. The first processor is configured to control processing on the slave processing cores and includes a system dispatcher configured to control transactions for execution on the slave processing cores. The system dispatcher is configured to generate the transactions to be executed on the slave processing cores. The first processor can include a number of hardware drivers for receiving the transactions from the system dispatcher and providing the transactions to the slave processing cores for execution. The multi-core system can further include an upper sub-system in communication with the lower-subsystem and including a second processor configured to provide protocol processing. | 04-08-2010 |
Majid Shahbazi, Oakton, VA US
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20110162049 | ENTERPRISE-WIDE SECURITY SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER DEVICES - A system and method for securing data in mobile devices ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110167470 | MOBILE DATA SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHODS - Policy is provided from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, comprising identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device. Policy can also be provided from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, including identifying a policy in the integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy, and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device when the mobile device is not in compliance with the policy. Access to a data server by a mobile device can be controlled, including identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, and determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy. | 07-07-2011 |
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20130166918 | Methods for Single Signon (SSO) Using Decentralized Password and Credential Management - A method for single sign-on (SSO) that provides decentralized credential management using end-to-end security. Credential (and other personal user information) management is decentralized in that encryption is performed locally on the user's computer. The user's encrypted credentials may be stored by the login server and/or a plurality of distributed servers/databases (such as a cloud). The login server never has access to the user's credentials or other personal information. When the user wants to use single sign-on, he enters his password into his browser and the browser submits the encrypted/hashed password to the login server for validation. Upon validation, the browser receives the user's encrypted credentials. The credentials are decrypted by the browser and provided to relevant websites to automatically log the user in. | 06-27-2013 |
Majid Shano, Waldmunchen DE
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20090062800 | Clip-Like Implant for Osteosynthesis - The invention relates to a clip-like implant for osteosynthesis of at least two repositioned bone fragments, with at least two retainer web sections and with one connection web section connecting the retainer web sections, wherein the free ends of the at least two retainer web sections can be at least partially fixed in a respective one of the two repositioned bone fragments. Advantageously the clip-like implant has a C-shaped cross section, in which the first and second retainer web sections each enclose with the connection web section an angle (w, w′) between 75° and 90°, and the free ends of the at least two retainer web sections are designed as inwardly directed points. | 03-05-2009 |
Majid Tabesh, Toledo, OH US
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20120116465 | Fixation Assembly Having An Expandable Insert - A fixation assembly having one or more insertions member that include one or more expandable and retractable anchoring inserts positioned along at least a portion of the insertion member and methods of use thereof are disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
Majid Taghikhani, Franklin, WI US
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20080268330 | Battery system - A battery system for a vehicle includes a battery module having a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system. The battery system also has a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle. The base includes a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element, and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base. The first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base. | 10-30-2008 |
20090317695 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module that includes a plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells has a first end including at least one terminal and a second end having a vent. The plurality of electrochemical cells are arranged such that the second ends of a first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells face the second ends of a second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. A central chamber is located between the second ends of the first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells and the second ends of the second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. The central chamber is configured to receive gases released from the vents of the plurality of electrochemical cells. | 12-24-2009 |
20100159317 | BATTERY SYSTEM - A battery module for use in an electric vehicle includes a housing and a member provided within the housing that contains a plurality of electrochemical cells. The member includes apertures in an outer surface of the member that allow a thermal management fluid to exit the member after passing adjacent outer surfaces of the plurality of the electrochemical cells within the member. The apertures include apertures of a first size near a first end of the member and apertures of a second size larger than the first size near a second opposite end of the member. | 06-24-2010 |
Majid Vakily, Gurnee, IL US
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20090098199 | METHODS OF TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS INDEPENDENT OF THE INTAKE OF FOOD - The present invention relates to a method of treating a gastrointestinal disorder by administering to a patient in need of treatment thereof a pharmaceutical composition, wherein said pharmaceutical composition can be administered to the patient independent of the intake of food. | 04-16-2009 |
Majid Vakilynejad, Pleasant Prarie, WI US
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20090215830 | Multiple ppi dosage form - Herein provided are dosage forms (variously referred to as “formulations”) comprising a PPI that is released from the dosage form as a first and a second dose. Each dose of PPI is present in an amount sufficient to raise the plasma levels of the PPI to at least 100 ng/ml. | 08-27-2009 |
Majid Vakilynejad, Gurnee, IL US
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20110311620 | NOVEL MODIFIED RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS OF XANTHINE OXIDOREDUCTASE INHIBITOR OR XANTHINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS - The present disclosure relates to novel dosage forms of xanthine oxidoreductase inhibitors. | 12-22-2011 |
Majid Vigeh, Newbury Park, CA US
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20110119865 | DOOR STOP PIN AND RELATED ASSEMBLY - A door stop pin assembly for a housing having a through hole is disclosed. The assembly includes a door stop pin having a body with a base pad attached to one end of the body and a recess formed in the other end of the body, the body having external threads formed in a first threading direction and internal threads formed in the recess in a second threading direction, and a locking screw having external threads also formed in the second threading direction. The external threads of the door stop pin engage internal threads formed on at least one of the through hole or a bushing inserted into the through hole to position the door stop pin relative to the housing. The external threads of the locking screw engage the internal threads of the recess to lock the door stop pin in position. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed. | 05-26-2011 |