Wei, Singapore
Bo Wei, Singapore SG
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20090052289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DEFECT DESCRIPTION OF A DATA STORAGE MEDIUM - The disclosure is directed toward systems and methods of defect description of a data storage medium. In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining a first defect of a data storage medium. The method also includes determining a format of an entry of a defect description table based on the first defect and a location of a second defect of the data storage medium. The format is selected from one of a plurality of formats. The method also includes storing a description of the first defect in the entry of the defect description table in the format. | 02-26-2009 |
20090164843 | VIBRATION-AWARE DATA REASSIGNMENT - An aspect of the present disclosure relates to implementing a temporary reassignment of data based on a vibration condition. An exemplary method includes implementing a data operation for a portion of data and detecting a data error during the data operation. The method further includes obtaining an indication of a vibration condition associated with a device with which the data operation is performed and implementing a temporary reassignment of the portion of data based on the vibration condition. | 06-25-2009 |
20100313076 | SCANNING REASSIGNED DATA STORAGE LOCATIONS - An aspect of the present disclosure relates to scanning reassigned data storage locations. In one example, a reassignment table is accessed to identify a deallocated data storage location and scan the deallocated data storage location for media defects. | 12-09-2010 |
20120272038 | LOGICAL BLOCK ADDRESS MAPPING - A mapping table is modified to match one or more specified storage conditions of data stored in or expected to be stored in one or more logical block address ranges to physical addresses within a storage drive having performance characteristics that satisfy the specified storage conditions. For example, the performance characteristics may be a reliability of the physical location within the storage drive or a data throughput range of read/write operations. Existing data is moved and/or new data is written to physical addresses on the storage media possessing the performance characteristic(s), according to the mapping table. Further, a standard seeding or a seeding override for the re-mapped logical block addresses can prevent read operations from inadvertently reading incorrect physical addresses corresponding to the re-mapped logical block addresses. | 10-25-2012 |
20130117475 | DATA DETECTION AND DEVICE OPTIMIZATION - The disclosure is related to systems and methods for data detection and device optimization. In one example, a device may include an interface circuit for data transmission, and an interface detection module adapted to determine a characteristic of a data transfer over the interface circuit. The device may implement an optimization profile for the device based upon the determined characteristic. Further, a device may be configured to measure a data transfer rate, determine an interface type based on the data transfer rate, and implement an optimization profile based on the interface type. The optimization profile may optimize a system for power consumption, performance, or other benefits. | 05-09-2013 |
Chialin Wei, Singapore SG
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20090191598 | Nucleic Acid Interaction Analysis - The present invention provides at least one isolated linear composite nucleic acid molecule comprising at least one first tag from at least one first nucleic acid molecule and at least one second tag from at least one second nucleic acid molecule, wherein the first and second nucleic acids interact in a nucleic acid mixture; and wherein the first and second tags are from different nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides a method of producing at least one isolated linear composite nucleic acid and to a method of detecting and/or identifying nucleic acid interactions. | 07-30-2009 |
20120214157 | METHOD TO GENERATE OR DETERMINE NUCLEIC ACID TAGS CORRESPONDING TO THE TERMINAL ENDS OF DNA MOLECULES USING SEQUENCES ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION (TERMINAL SAGE) - We describe a method of providing an indication of an instance of expression of a gene, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a complementary deoxyribonucleic acid (cDNA) having a terminus comprising a terminal transcribed sequence of a gene; (b) linking the cDNA to an linker sequence thereby forming a linked nucleic acid, in which the linker sequence comprises a first recognition site for a first nucleic acid cleavage enzyme, preferably a restriction endonuclease, that allows nucleic acid cleavage at a site distant from the first recognition site; and (c) cleaving the linked nucleic acid with the first nucleic acid cleavage enzyme to provide a linked tag, in which the linked tag comprises a nucleotide sequence tag representative of a terminal transcribed sequence of the gene; and (d) detecting the presence or identity of the linked tag or the nucleotide sequence tag to provide an indication of an instance of gene expression. | 08-23-2012 |
Chiam Teck Wei, Singapore SG
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20100259800 | IMAGE-READING APPARATUS, IMAGE-READING METHOD AND PROGRAM - An image-reading apparatus that optically reads an original, includes: an illuminating section that illuminates the original with light; an imaging unit that creates pixel data on the basis of reflected light reflected from the original; a moving unit that moves the illuminating section and the imaging unit relative to the original in steps of a fixed distance in a scanning direction that points from one end of the original toward another end of the original; an illumination mode controller that, for each unit step of movement out of one entire scanning movement in the scanning direction performed by the moving unit, controls the illuminating section so that the illuminating section is made to operate in each of a plurality of illumination modes. | 10-14-2010 |
Chiam Ter Wei, Singapore SG
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20120314266 | CONFIGURABLE SCANNER ASSEMBLY - A scanner assembly includes an automatic document feeder and a first scanner. The automatic document feeder defines a media pathway that includes an input portion and an output portion having an exit roller. The first scanner is positioned along the media pathway upstream from the exit roller. In a first assembled configuration, the assembly is configured to scan both a first side and a second side of the media via the first scanner. In a second assembled configuration, the assembly additionally includes a second scanner positioned along the output portion and interposed between the first scanner and the exit roller. In the second configuration, the assembly is configured to scan the first side of media via the first scanner and to scan the second side of media via the second scanner. | 12-13-2012 |
Hao Wei, Singapore SG
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20130180845 | FILTER FOR REMOVING MACRO-PARTICLES FROM A PLASMA BEAM - A filter for filtering macro-particles from a plasma beam, having a bended duct for carriage of the plasma beam, the bended duct comprising an intermediate portion connected at one end to an inlet portion having a longitudinal axis disposed on an inlet plane and at another opposite end to an outlet portion having a longitudinal axis disposed on an outlet plane. The inlet portion allows the plasma beam containing macro-particles to travel toward the intermediate portion in an incident direction and the outlet portion allows the plasma beam to travel from the intermediate portion in an emergent direction. The intermediate portion is configured to deviate the incident direction to the emergent direction at an angle of more than 90° and thereby remove macro-particles from the plasma beam as it passes through the intermediate portion. The inlet plane and outlet plane are disposed at an offset angle from each other. | 07-18-2013 |
Heiming Wei, Singapore SG
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20090208934 | PECAM-1 GENOTYPE - The invention relates to methods of identifying inter-patient differences in genotype of PECAM- | 08-20-2009 |
Heming Wei, Singapore SG
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20090215171 | PELCAM-1-related molecules compositions kit of parts and associated methods of use - An isolated polynucleotide coding for platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1), and obtainable by amplifying cDNA from total human white blood cells by PCR; peptides encoding PECAM-1 5 | 08-27-2009 |
20140314725 | METHOD FOR PREPARING MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL-LIKE CELLS AND CARDIOMYOCYTE-LIKE CELLS - The present invention provides a method for preparing mesenchymal stem cell-like cells and cardiomyocyte-like cells from induced pluripotent stem cells. With the method, embryoid bodies are first formed from induced pluripotent stem cells in a non-adherent substrate. The embryoid bodies are then contacted with a serum-free and insulin-free medium comprising a p38-MAPK inhibitor to form aggregates of contracting embryoid bodies. The contracting embryoid body aggregate(s) are then induced to form mesenchymal stem-cell-like cells and aggregates of cardiomyocyte-like stem cells with a medium comprising ≦5% serum in a cell-culture treated substrate. The cardiomyocyte-like cells and the mesenchymal stem-cell like cells may be separated to give isolated populations of each cell type. The population of cardiomyocyte-like cells and mesenchymal stem-cell like cells and the isolated population of each cell type may be used for replacing cells. In particular, the cells may be used for replacing cells in cardiac repair and/or cardiac therapy. | 10-23-2014 |
Jiashen Wei, Singapore SG
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20120107925 | DEVICES FOR SEPARATING CELLS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - The present invention refers to a device for separating cells of a defined size from a sample and to a system comprising such devices and further components. Such devices can comprise different components, such as inlet module, intermediate module, outlet module and microsieve. The present invention also refers to methods of operating such devices and uses thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
Jing Wei, Singapore SG
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20130105383 | NANOFILTRATION-TYPE THIN FILM COMPOSITE FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE AND A METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING THE SAME | 05-02-2013 |
20150217238 | REINFORCED MEMBRANES FOR PRODUCING OSMOTIC POWER IN PRESSURE RETARDED OSMOSIS - There is provided a reinforced membrane for producing osmotic power in pressure retarded osmosis. The membrane includes a base layer with mechanical reinforcement; and a porous substrate layer adjacent to the base layer, the porous substrate layer being macrovoid-free. The membrane may further include a rejection layer adjacent to the base layer. | 08-06-2015 |
Jiuan Wei, Singapore SG
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20140284404 | CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION INJECTOR - Disclosed is a chemical vapour deposition injector 100, comprising a gas injector body 104 having a plurality of holes for directing a first gas from a first gas plenum into respective first gas channels of the gas injector body, each first gas channel extending in a first direction and arranged to branch into separate flow paths; a plurality of discrete first conduits, each first conduit being arranged to connect to a respective one of the discrete flow paths for carrying the first gas to a reaction chamber; a second gas channel for directing a second gas from a second gas plenum into the gas injector body, the second gas channel having a longitudinal axis which extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction; and a plurality of discrete second conduits coupled to the second gas channel and arranged to carry the second gas from the second gas channel to the reactor chamber; wherein at least some of the discrete second conduits are arranged between the discrete first conduits. | 09-25-2014 |
Jun Wei, Singapore SG
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20110226841 | ROOM TEMPERATURE DIRECT METAL-METAL BONDING - A method for forming direct metal-metal bond between metallic surfaces is disclosed. The method comprises depositing a first nanostructured organic coating ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110237000 | Method for detecting an analyte molecule - The invention relates to a method for detecting the presence or amount of an analyte, said method comprising (a) coupling the analyte to a carrier molecule, wherein the carrier molecule is larger in size, electrically charged and/or polar, to form an analyte:carrier molecule complex; (b) contacting the analyte:carrier molecule complex of (a) with an analyte-binding molecule coupled to a semiconducting nanostructure; and (c) determining the change in conductance upon binding of the analyte:carrier molecule complex to the analyte-binding molecule and correlating the determined change in conductance to the presence or amount of the analyte. Alternatively, the analyte:carrier molecule complex of (a) is immobilized on the nanostructure and the immobilized analyte:carrier molecule complex is contacted with the analyte-binding molecule. | 09-29-2011 |
Lee Chi Wei, Singapore SG
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20150324618 | INTEGRATED UNIT FOR READING IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION BASE ON INHERENT DISORDER - The invention provides an authentication unit for reading identification and/or authentication information from a tag or object. The authentication unit includes a near-field reader configured to read a first identification feature based on inherent disorder, and a far-field reader configured to read a second identification feature, such as a bar code, optical characters, or an RFID tag. The near-field and far-field readers may be combined in a single integrated scanning module, which also includes circuitry for receiving signals from the readers, and an interface for communicating with a host device. | 11-12-2015 |
Liu Wei, Singapore SG
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20150187714 | INTEGRATED CIRCUITS INCLUDING COPPER PILLAR STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - Integrated circuits including copper pillar structures and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, an integrated circuit includes a last metal layer and a passivation layer disposed over the last metal layer, both the last metal and passivation layers being disposed over an integrated circuit active device on a semiconductor substrate. The integrated circuit further includes a copper pillar structure disposed partially within a first portion of the passivation layer and immediately over the last metal layer. The first portion of the passivation layer is defined by first and second sidewalls of the passivation layer and an upper surface of the last metal layer. The copper pillar structure includes a liner formed along the first and second sidewalls and over the upper surface of the last metal and a copper material within the liner. The copper pillar structure, including both the liner and the copper material within the liner, further extends to a height above an upper surface of the passivation layer. | 07-02-2015 |
Qingsong Wei, Singapore SG
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20140095827 | MEMORY STORAGE DEVICE, AND A RELATED ZONE-BASED BLOCK MANAGEMENT AND MAPPING METHOD - A storage device is disclosed, in which the device comprises memory ( | 04-03-2014 |
20140115241 | BUFFER MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A buffer management apparatus ( | 04-24-2014 |
Sheau Yeng Wei, Singapore SG
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20110000326 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS FOR A TAPE LIBRARY - A transmission apparatus for transmitting tapes within a tape library is disclosed. The transmission apparatus comprises a tray for transmitting a tape cartridge. A plurality of pinion gears is provided. The pinion gears are operably connected to each other and are rotatably attached to the tray. A plurality of vertically disposed racks is provided for engagement by the plurality of pinion gears for rotational movement therealong. | 01-06-2011 |
20120093619 | TAPE CARTRIDGE HANDLER - A tape cartridge handler for transmitting a tape cartridge in a tape library. The handler comprises a deck for supporting a tape cartridge thereon; a gripper assembly in translatable engagement with the deck; and at least one arm in rotatable engagement with the gripper assembly, the arm being rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the arm and having a catch for engaging an aperture in a tape cartridge. | 04-19-2012 |
20140030050 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A transmission apparatus for use in a stack of data library units, the stack comprising a lower data library unit and an upper data library unit, each data library unit of the stack comprising a plurality of upright frames, the transmission apparatus comprising a tray for transporting a tape cartridge; a plurality of positioning pinions rotatably attached to the tray; a plurality of racks each disposed on each of the plurality of upright frames and configured to be engaged by the corresponding plurality of positioning pinions for vertical positioning of the tray within each data library unit; a plurality of partial racks each comprising an upper tooth and a lower tooth disposed adjacent the plurality of racks at each of the plurality of upright frames, the upper tooth being disposed adjacent a lower end of the frame of the upper data library unit and the lower tooth being disposed adjacent an upper end of the frame of the lower data library unit; a plurality of cross-over pinions each rotatably attached to the tray and disposed co-axially with each of the plurality of positioning pinions, each cross-over pinion having a tooth profile configured to engage each of the partial racks for effecting movement of the tray between the lower data library unit and the upper data library unit. | 01-30-2014 |
20140286737 | DATA STORAGE LIBRARY - A data storage library comprising a stack of storage modules, each storage module comprising an array of storage slots, the data storage library comprising: a plurality of transmission robots, each transmission robot comprising a tray for transporting a data storage medium to and from a storage slot; and a transmission apparatus configured for effecting movement of at least one of the plurality of transmission robots between two adjacent storage modules in the data storage library. | 09-25-2014 |
Wong Soon Wei, Singapore SG
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20140333760 | PERIPHERAL INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of inspecting two or more sides of an object is provided. The method includes generating one set of image data of two or more sides of the object, such as by using spherical mirror segments that project all sides of the object onto a single image and generating an X by Y array of image data of the single image. The projection of the image data is then compensated for, such as by identifying inspection processes to locate defects of the object in the projected image data or by converting the image data from the projected inspection coordinates to Cartesian coordinates. Predetermined inspection processes are then performed on the compensated image data, such as by using the inspection processes that are optimised for use with the projected image data or by converting the projected image data into a Cartesian format and using Cartesian image data inspection processes. | 11-13-2014 |
Xiangfeng Wei, Singapore SG
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20130079520 | METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING ANATASE TIO2 NANOSHEETS - A method of synthesizing anatase TiO | 03-28-2013 |
Xiao Ni Wei, Singapore SG
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20110209009 | Distributed Memory Usage for a System Having Multiple Integrated Circuits Each Including Processors - A plurality of integrated circuits in a system, each having a program memory loaded with different sections of a program, and a second memory. The integrated circuits perform the program, such that, when one of the integrated circuits requires a portion of the program, which is contained in its own program memory, it extracts it from the program memory and uses it, but when it requires a portion of the program, which is not contained in its own program memory, it reads it from the program memory of one of the other integrated circuits into its second memory and runs that portion of the program from there. In one example, the system is a line card, and the program is specific to one DSL protocol. | 08-25-2011 |
Zhao Wei, Singapore SG
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20140151594 | CAPSULE - A capsule having a solid core, a primary shell of liquid encapsulating the solid core and a secondary shell of particles encapsulating the primary shell. The primary and secondary shells are generally repulsive to each other. Also provided is a process for the manufacture of capsules and a process for the manufacture of a magnetic body. | 06-05-2014 |
Zhou Wei, Singapore SG
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20100068851 | CASTELLATION WAFER LEVEL PACKAGING OF INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIPS - Systems and methods for packaging integrated circuit chips in castellation wafer level packaging are provided. The active circuit areas of the chips are coupled to castellation blocks and, depending on the embodiment, input/output pads. The castellation blocks and input/output pads are encapsulated and held in place by an encapsulant. When the devices are being fabricated, the castellation blocks and input/output pads are sawed through. If necessary, the wafer portion on which the devices are fabricated may be thinned. The packages may be used as a leadless chip carrier package or may be stacked on top of one another. When stacked, the respective contacts of the packages are preferably coupled. Data may be written to, and received from, packaged chips when a chip is activated. Chips may be activated by applying the appropriate signal or signals to the appropriate contact or contacts. | 03-18-2010 |