Patents by Inventor Alex Truong
Alex Truong has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11937141Abstract: A method for managing network traffic on a portable communication device including a processor, a memory, and a plurality of network interfaces configured to connect to a plurality of networks includes: processing network traffic of an application running on the processor via a first network of the plurality of networks, the first network being specified as a primary network by an operating system running on the processor; monitoring a plurality of network status information associated with the first network; detecting a problem of the first network when one or more parameters of the received network status information is outside of one or more threshold values; in response to detecting the problem in the first network, selecting a second network of the plurality of networks as the primary network; and processing the network traffic via the second network as the updated primary network.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: MOBOPHILES, INC.Inventors: William Weiyeh Chow, Mark Lea Tsuie, Brian Alex Truong
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Patent number: 11570114Abstract: A system and method of communication traffic management on a portable communication device having a computer processor and a network connection to a computer server for transmitting or receiving data with the processor over a network is provided. The method includes: identifying, by a traffic manager application running on the processor, a first application running on the processor and delivering first data to or from the server over the network; intercepting, by the traffic manager application, electronic traffic of the first data to or from the first application or to or from the server; and controlling, by the traffic manager application, a rate of delivery of the first data to or from the first application. The system includes the portable communication device and a nonvolatile storage device coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to execute the steps of the method.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: MOBOPHILES, INC.Inventors: William Weiyeh Chow, Brian Alex Truong
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Patent number: 11298493Abstract: A patient interface device includes a cushion defining a cavity therein, the cushion having a first side and an opposite second side. An aperture is formed in the second side and provides access to the cavity, the aperture having a periphery adapted to sealingly engage about the nostrils of a patient when the cushion is disposed on the face of a patient. The patient interface device further includes a pair of stabilizing members coupled to, and extending from, the cushion, each stabilizing member being adapted to contact the face of the patient in the adjacent nasal region below the orbital bone ridge in such a manner that strapping forces, which would otherwise be directed near the nares of the patient, are instead concentrated onto the patient's maxilla.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Koninklljke Philips N.V.Inventors: Antonio Bugamelli, Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Duon Alex Truong
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Publication number: 20210235349Abstract: A method for managing network traffic on a portable communication device including a processor, a memory, and a plurality of network interfaces configured to connect to a plurality of networks includes: processing network traffic of an application running on the processor via a first network of the plurality of networks, the first network being specified as a primary network by an operating system running on the processor; monitoring a plurality of network status information associated with the first network; detecting a problem of the first network when one or more parameters of the received network status information is outside of one or more threshold values; in response to detecting the problem in the first network, selecting a second network of the plurality of networks as the primary network; and processing the network traffic via the second network as the updated primary network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: William Weiyeh Chow, Mark Lea Tsuie, Brian Alex Truong
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Patent number: 11012908Abstract: A method for managing network traffic on a portable communication device including a processor, a memory, and a plurality of network interfaces configured to connect to a plurality of networks includes: processing network traffic of an application running on the processor via a first network of the plurality of networks, the first network being specified as a primary network by an operating system running on the processor; monitoring a plurality of network status information associated with the first network; detecting a problem of the first network when one or more parameters of the received network status information is outside of one or more threshold values; in response to detecting the problem in the first network, selecting a second network of the plurality of networks as the primary network; and processing the network traffic via the second network as the updated primary network.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: MOBOPHILES, INC.Inventors: William Weiyeh Chow, Mark Lea Tsuie, Brian Alex Truong
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Patent number: 10828451Abstract: A respiratory interface device, a cushion body and a cushion support assembly is provided. The respiratory interface device cushion body includes a nose bridge engagement portion structured to engage a user's nose bridge, the cushion nose bridge engagement portion movable between an un-deformed first configuration and a deformed second configuration. The cushion support assembly includes a faceplate and a pressure distributing assembly. A faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion defines a recessed tapered contour. A pressure distributing assembly includes a number of pressure distributing members. A pressure distributing member is disposed at the faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion and is structured to move between a first position, wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the first cushion configuration, and a second position wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the second cushion configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Jonathan Sayer Grashow, Derrick Blake Andrews, Nathaniel Stephens, Duon Alex Truong
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Patent number: 10765828Abstract: A cushion tension assembly for a respiratory interface device is provided. Cushion tension assembly includes an adjustment assembly and a number of tension members. Each tension member is operatively coupled to the adjustment assembly and is operatively coupled to the cushion body. In this configuration, the adjustment assembly is structured to move cushion body between a first configuration in which the cushion body provides a generally continuous seal, and a second configuration in which the cushion body provides a more complete seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Nathaniel Stephens, Marcel Douglas Jaffre, Duon Alex Truong
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Patent number: 10751497Abstract: A minimal weight patient interface device that delivers breathing gas to a user includes a cushion assembling including a support cushion assembly and a sealing member is described herein. In one exemplary embodiment, the support cushion assembly includes a wedge that is made of a high density foam received within a wedge receiving portion of the support cushion assembly. In the exemplary embodiment, the cushion assembly is formed by the sealing member fitting over the support cushion assembly. The sealing member, in one embodiment, is made of silicone, for example, having a low durometer value (e.g., between 5-10 Shore 00). Furthermore, in one embodiment, the patient interface device also includes a faceplate that is placed over the cushion assembly and is made of a thermoform, such as a high density foam laminated between two pieces of fabric, such as polyester.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Nathaniel Stephens, Duon Alex Truong, Dina Colangelo, Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Jonathan Sayer Grashow
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Publication number: 20190373526Abstract: A method for managing network traffic on a portable communication device including a processor, a memory, and a plurality of network interfaces configured to connect to a plurality of networks includes: processing network traffic of an application running on the processor via a first network of the plurality of networks, the first network being specified as a primary network by an operating system running on the processor; monitoring a plurality of network status information associated with the first network; detecting a problem of the first network when one or more parameters of the received network status information is outside of one or more threshold values; in response to detecting the problem in the first network, selecting a second network of the plurality of networks as the primary network; and processing the network traffic via the second network as the updated primary network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: William Weiyeh Chow, Mark Lea Tsuie, Brian Alex Truong
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Patent number: 10265496Abstract: A valve assembly (12) includes a first housing (22), a diaphragm member (24) having a plurality of individually pivotable sealing members (50), and a second housing (26) coupled to the end of the first housing over the diaphragm member. The second housing has a plurality of ports (78) spaced about the second member. The diaphragm member is structured to actuate between (i) a first state wherein the sealing members substantially seal the end of the first housing responsive to a pressure within the first housing being below a certain level, each of the ports being open in the first state, and (ii) a second state wherein the sealing members pivot away from and do not substantially seal the end of the first housing responsive to a pressure in the first housing being at or above the certain level, each sealing member substantially sealing a respective one of the ports in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Antonio Bugamelli, Duon Alex Truong
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Publication number: 20180001044Abstract: A minimal weight patient interface device that delivers breathing gas to a user includes a cushion assembling including a support cushion assembly and a sealing member is described herein. In one exemplary embodiment, the support cushion assembly includes a wedge that is made of a high density foam received within a wedge receiving portion of the support cushion assembly. In the exemplary embodiment, the cushion assembly is formed by the sealing member fitting over the support cushion assembly. The sealing member, in one embodiment, is made of silicone, for example, having a low durometer value (e.g., between 5-10 Shore 00). Furthermore, in one embodiment, the patient interface device also includes a faceplate that is placed over the cushion assembly and is made of a thermoform, such as a high density foam laminated between two pieces of fabric, such as polyester.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: NATHANIEL STEPHENS, DUON ALEX TRUONG, DINA COLANGELO, LAUREN PATRICIA CHODKOWSKI, JONATHAN SAYER GRASHOW
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Publication number: 20170368288Abstract: A cushion tension assembly for a respiratory interface device is provided. Cushion tension assembly includes an adjustment assembly and a number of tension members. Each tension member is operatively coupled to the adjustment assembly and is operatively coupled to the cushion body. In this configuration, the adjustment assembly is structured to move cushion body between a first configuration in which the cushion body provides a generally continuous seal, and a second configuration in which the cushion body provides a more complete seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: NATHANIEL STEPHENS, MARCEL DOUGLAS JAFFRE, DUON ALEX TRUONG
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Publication number: 20160082215Abstract: A patient interface device includes a cushion defining a cavity therein, the cushion having a first side and an opposite second side. An aperture is formed in the second side and provides access to the cavity, the aperture having a periphery adapted to sealingly engage about the nostrils of a patient when the cushion is disposed on the face of a patient. The patient interface device further includes a pair of stabilizing members coupled to, and extending from, the cushion, each stabilizing member being adapted to contact the face of the patient in the adjacent nasal region below the orbital bone ridge in such a manner that strapping forces, which would otherwise be directed near the nares of the patient, are instead concentrated onto the patient's maxilla.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: ANTONIO BUGAMELLI, LAUREN PATRICIA CHODKOWSKI, DUON ALEX TRUONG
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Publication number: 20160072716Abstract: A system and method of communication traffic management on a portable communication device having a computer processor and a network connection to a computer server for transmitting or receiving data with the processor over a network is provided. The method includes: identifying, by a traffic manager application running on the processor, a first application running on the processor and delivering first data to or from the server over the network; intercepting, by the traffic manager application, electronic traffic of the first data to or from the first application or to or from the server; and controlling, by the traffic manager application, a rate of delivery of the first data to or from the first application. The system includes the portable communication device and a nonvolatile storage device coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to execute the steps of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: William Weiyeh Chow, Brian Alex Truong
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Patent number: 9242061Abstract: A fluid coupling conduit (6, 50, 70, 104, 134) includes an inlet end (28, 52, 76, 110, 140) structured to receive a flow of breathing gas, an outlet end (32, 56, 78, 112, 142) fluidly coupled to the inlet end and defining an outlet opening, a central chamber portion (36, 60, 80, 124, 145) positioned between the inlet end and the outlet end, the central chamber portion having an outer wall (38, 62, 82, 116, 146) positioned opposite the outlet opening. The outer wall has a plurality of exhaust gas orifices (40, 64, 84, 118, 148) extending therethrough. A number of sound attenuating structures are disposed in the central chamber portion between the outlet opening and the outer wall. The sound attenuating structures including a plurality of surfaces structured to reflect sound waves associated with exhaust gas flow through the fluid coupling conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Harold Allen Lockhart, Duon Alex Truong
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Publication number: 20150136137Abstract: A valve assembly (12) includes a first housing (22), a diaphragm member (24) having a plurality of individually pivotable sealing members (50), and a second housing (26) coupled to the end of the first housing over the diaphragm member. The second housing has a plurality of ports (78) spaced about the second member. The diaphragm member is structured to actuate between (i) a first state wherein the sealing members substantially seal the end of the first housing responsive to a pressure within the first housing being below a certain level, each of the ports being open in the first state, and (ii) a second state wherein the sealing members pivot away from and do not substantially seal the end of the first housing responsive to a pressure in the first housing being at or above the certain level, each sealing member substantially sealing a respective one of the ports in the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Antonio Bugamelli, Duon Alex Truong
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Publication number: 20130199538Abstract: A fluid coupling conduit (6, 50, 70, 104, 134) includes an inlet end (28, 52, 76, 110, 140) structured to receive a flow of breathing gas, an outlet end (32, 56, 78, 112, 142) fluidly coupled to the inlet end and defining an outlet opening, a central chamber portion (36, 60, 80, 124, 145) positioned between the inlet end and the outlet end, the central chamber portion having an outer wall (38, 62, 82, 116, 146) positioned opposite the outlet opening. The outer wall has a plurality of exhaust gas orifices (40, 64, 84, 118, 148) extending therethrough. A number of sound attenuating structures are disposed in the central chamber portion between the outlet opening and the outer wall. The sound attenuating structures including a plurality of surfaces structured to reflect sound waves associated with exhaust gas flow through the fluid coupling conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Harold Allen Lockhart, Duon Alex Truong
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Publication number: 20110093799Abstract: A user interface of a hand-held device is provided with a widget which is activatable to cause the hand-held device to perform at least one action. The widget is created by a user selecting programming blocks from a library of pre-defined programming blocks where each programming block is graphically represented as a processing unit with at least one of an input and an output. User input is then provided to graphically interconnect selected ones of the inputs and outputs of the pre-defined, user selected programming blocks to thereby define the at least one action that is to be performed upon activation of the widget.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Arsham Hatambeiki, Brian Alex Truong, Han-Sheng Yuh
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Patent number: 7539198Abstract: A system and method to provide node-to-node connectivity in a communications network are disclosed. A virtual connection is established between a source node coupled to a client and a destination node within the connection-oriented network using standards-based signaling. A communication session is then activated between the client and the destination node on the virtual connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alex Truong, Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy, Krishna Sundaresan, Jerry Scott
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Patent number: 7177919Abstract: A method and system for controlling tasks performed on network cards is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method disclosed controls applications that are executed within the network. The method of controlling the applications comprises transition.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alex Truong, Michael Giertych, Jan Medved, Mcv Subramaniam, Phong-Son Le, Stephen Maruyama