Patents by Inventor Bert Huang
Bert Huang 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: 9223900Abstract: A method, system, computer program product and computer readable media for matching using degree distribution information are disclosed. An embodiment of the method can include performing b-matching on a graph data structure expanded using degree distribution information in order to identify neighbors of a selected input node. The b-matching can be performed using belief propagation. The belief propagation method is adapted to use a compressed message update rule and to be suitable for use with distributed processing systems. An embodiment can also include enhancing a matching result by applying degree distribution information to a first matching result to generate a second matching result. Embodiments for online advertisement/search term matching, product recommendation, dating service and social network matching, auction buyer/seller matching and resource allocation, among other, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Tony Jebara, Bert Huang
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Publication number: 20150324699Abstract: Methods and systems for predicting links in a network, such as a social network, are disclosed. The existing network structure can be used to optimize link prediction. The methods and systems can learn a distance metric and/or a degree preference function that are structure preserving to predict links for new/existing nodes based on node properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Tony JEBARA, Bert HUANG, Blake SHAW
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Patent number: 9117235Abstract: Entities may be matched to enhance the efficiency of various commercial activities using various system and method embodiments of the disclosed subject matter. Belief propagation on a graph data structure defining a bipartite or unipartite matching opportunity is used to calculate a best matching. In embodiments, functions are implemented based upon the match, such as executing sales between matched buyers and sellers in an online auction system. In embodiments, messages with scalar values carry information about the relative value of possible matchings, initially provided as weights or values for the possible matchings. Weights may depend on, for example, bids or costs. Messages may be passed, for example over a network between processors respective to the nodes. Belief values reflecting a best matching can be continuously updated for each node responsively to the value information and received messages to rank the matches respective to each node, which progressively improve.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Tony Jebara, Bert Huang
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Patent number: 9082082Abstract: Methods and systems for predicting links in a network, such as a social network, are disclosed. The existing network structure can be used to optimize link prediction. The methods and systems can learn a distance metric and/or a degree preference function that are structure preserving to predict links for new/existing nodes based on node properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Tony Jebara, Bert Huang, Blake Shaw
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Publication number: 20140289076Abstract: Entities may be matched to enhance the efficiency of various commercial activities using various system and method embodiments of the disclosed subject matter. Belief propagation on a graph data structure defining a bipartite or unipartite matching opportunity is used to calculate a best matching. In embodiments, functions are implemented based upon the match, such as executing sales between matched buyers and sellers in an online auction system. In embodiments, messages with scalar values carry information about the relative value of possible matchings, initially provided as weights or values for the possible matchings. Weights may depend on, for example, bids or costs. Messages may be passed, for example over a network between processors respective to the nodes. Belief values reflecting a best matching can be continuously updated for each node responsively to the value information and received messages to rank the matches respective to each node, which progressively improve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Tony JEBARA, Bert HUANG
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Publication number: 20140129320Abstract: A method, system, computer program product and computer readable media for b-matching using sufficient selection belief propagation is disclosed. The belief propagation method, is adapted to use a simplified compressed message update rule and is suitable for use with distributed processing systems. Embodiments for online advertisement/search term matching, product recommendation, dating service and social network matching, auction buyer/seller matching and resource allocation, among others, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Tony Jebara, Bert Huang
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Publication number: 20140122506Abstract: A method, system, computer program product and computer readable media for matching using degree distribution information are disclosed. An embodiment of the method can include performing b-matching on a graph data structure expanded using degree distribution information in order to identify neighbors of a selected input node. The b-matching can be performed using belief propagation. The belief propagation method is adapted to use a compressed message update rule and to be suitable for use with distributed processing systems. An embodiment can also include enhancing a matching result by applying degree distribution information to a first matching result to generate a second matching result. Embodiments for online advertisement/search term matching, product recommendation, dating service and social network matching, auction buyer/seller matching and resource allocation, among other, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Tony JEBARA, Bert HUANG
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Patent number: 8670782Abstract: Principles of the invention provide techniques for analyzing spatiotemporally ambiguous events. In one aspect, an exemplary method includes the steps of storing event data representative of an event, the event data comprising spatiotemporally ambiguous measurements; storing side information, the side information comprising at least one of spatial data and temporal data related to the event in space-time: associating the event data with the side information by soft association to form association data; applying one or more estimation techniques to the association data to form estimation data; and determining at least one of a rate, a factor, a likelihood, a value, a time, a location, and a cause for the event by applying one or more characterization techniques to the estimation data.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Arun Hampapur, Bert Huang, Lexing Xie, Yada Zhu
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Patent number: 8631044Abstract: A method, system, computer program product and computer readable media for matching using degree distribution information are disclosed. An embodiment of the method can include performing b-matching on a graph data structure expanded using degree distribution information in order to identify neighbors of a selected input node. The b-matching can be performed using belief propagation. The belief propagation method is adapted to use a compressed message update rule and to be suitable for use with distributed processing systems. An embodiment can also include enhancing a matching result by applying degree distribution information to a first matching result to generate a second matching result. Embodiments for online advertisement/search term matching, product recommendation, dating service and social network matching, auction buyer/seller matching and resource allocation, among other, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Tony Jebara, Bert Huang
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Patent number: 8501580Abstract: A process for fabricating a semiconductor device includes depositing n-type dopant on a p-type substrate, implanting n-type material into the substrate, and growing an n-type epitaxial layer atop the n+ layer. Trenches surrounding the device region are formed and an n+ layer on the sidewalls of the trenches is formed. The trenches are filled by growing a layer of thermal oxide on the sidewalls of the trenches and deposition of plasma enhanced oxide or polysilicon into the trenches, and planarizing the top surface. n+ region of the device is formed by forming an oxide layer on the top surface of the device layer and etching the oxide, depositing n-type dopant material and driving in by high temperature diffusion. p+ region of the device is formed by etching the oxide, depositing p-type dopant material and driving in by high temperature diffusion so that the breakdown voltage is set for circuit protection.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Jerry Hu, Panchien Lin, Bert Huang
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Publication number: 20120315920Abstract: Principles of the invention provide techniques for analyzing spatiotemporally ambiguous events. In one aspect, an exemplary method includes the steps of storing event data representative of an event, the event data comprising spatiotemporally ambiguous measurements; storing side information, the side information comprising at least one of spatial data and temporal data related to the event in space-time: associating the event data with the side information by soft association to form association data; applying one or more estimation techniques to the association data to form estimation data; and determining at least one of a rate, a factor, a likelihood, a value, a time, a location, and a cause for the event by applying one or more characterization techniques to the estimation data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Arun Hampapur, Bert Huang, Lexing Xie, Yada Zhu
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Publication number: 20120005238Abstract: A method, system, computer program product and computer readable media for matching using degree distribution information are disclosed. An embodiment of the method can include performing b-matching on a graph data structure expanded using degree distribution information in order to identify neighbors of a selected input node. The b-matching can be performed using belief propagation. The belief propagation method is adapted to use a compressed message update rule and to be suitable for use with distributed processing systems. An embodiment can also include enhancing a matching result by applying degree distribution information to a first matching result to generate a second matching result. Embodiments for online advertisement/search term matching, product recommendation, dating service and social network matching, auction buyer/seller matching and resource allocation, among other, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Tony Jebara, Bert Huang
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Publication number: 20110212595Abstract: A process for fabricating a semiconductor device having reduced capacitance for high frequency circuit protection is disclosed that comprises first forming an n+ buried layer in a p-type substrate by depositing n-type dopant on the top surface of the substrate and then drive in or by implanting n-type material into the substrate, and then growing an n-type epitaxial layer atop the n+ buried layer as the device layer. Trenches that surrounds the device region with depth extending from the top surface, going through the n+ buried layer and reaching down to the substrate are then formed and then an n+ layer on the sidewalls of the trenches is formed by diffusion or ion implantation. The trenches are then filled by growing a layer of thermal oxide on the sidewalls of the trenches and followed by deposition of plasma enhanced oxide, nitride, TEOS oxide CVD oxide, or polysilicon into the trenches and then planarizing the top surface by plasma etch back or polishing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Jerry HU, Panchien Lin, Bert Huang
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Publication number: 20110040619Abstract: Entities may be matched to enhance the efficiency of various commercial activities using various system and method embodiments of the disclosed subject matter. Belief propagation on a graph data structure defining a bipartite or unipartite matching opportunity is used to calculate a best matching. In embodiments, functions are implemented based upon the match, such as executing sales between matched buyers and sellers in an online auction system. In embodiments, messages with scalar values carry information about the relative value of possible matchings, initially provided as weights or values for the possible matchings. Weights may depend on, for example, bids or costs. Messages may be passed, for example over a network between processors respective to the nodes. Belief values reflecting a best matching can be continuously updated for each node responsively to the value information and received messages to rank the matches respective to each node, which progressively improve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Tony Jebara, Bert Huang