Patents by Inventor Chi-Yin Lee
Chi-Yin Lee 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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Publication number: 20210252827Abstract: The invention provides a composite material structure, including a first cloth layer, a second cloth layer, a breathable thermoplastic material layer, and a lining cloth layer. The breathable thermoplastic material layer is located between the first cloth layer and the second cloth layer and disposed on the first cloth layer. The lining cloth layer is located between the first cloth layer and the second cloth layer, and is formed by a base cloth and a dispensing layer, and the base cloth is disposed on the second cloth layer via the dispensing layer. Therefore, the breathability and comfort of the clothing, the uniformity of elasticity, and the flexibility of design may be improved, and the composite material structure is especially suitable for sportswear or personal clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Freudenberg & Vilene Nonwovens (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Jian-Hao Chien, Wan-Ting Hu
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Patent number: 9398898Abstract: Spatially distinct Spectral Doppler information is acquired. Spatially distinct transmit beams are formed at a same time or in parallel. One or more receive beams are formed in response to each transmit beam, providing samples for a plurality of laterally spaced locations. A spectrum is determined for each of a plurality of spatial locations. In another approach, samples are acquired for different regions at different times. The scanning for each region is interleaved based on the anatomic operation. Since spectral estimation relies on a time-continuous series of transmission and reception, the scanning for a region occurs over a sufficient period for spectral estimation before the scanning for a different region occurs. By using anatomic operation, sufficient time is provided for spectral estimation. Due to anatomic operation, different regions are associated with flow at different times.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Wilko Wilkening, Saurabh Datta, Paul Freiburger, Chi-Yin Lee
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Patent number: 9226683Abstract: Scan timing of contrast agent study is provided. Ultrasound is used to determine timing of contrast agent inflow and/or outflow. The timing based on the ultrasound scanning controls scanning for MR or CT imaging. The MR or CT contrast agent imaging for MR or CT contrast agents may be synchronized using the ultrasound contrast agent flow.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignees: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Patrick Gross, Caroline Maleke, Stephen J. Hsu, Chi-Yin Lee, Jerry Hopple, Xiaozheng Jenny Zeng
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Patent number: 9119550Abstract: Magnetic resonance and ultrasound parametric image is fused or combined. MRI and ultrasound imaging are used to acquire the same type of parametric images. Fused data is created by combining ultrasound and MRI parametric data at times for which both types of data are available. Rather than sacrificing rate, fused data is created for times for which MRI data is not acquired. A curve representing the values of the parameter over time is fit to the available MRI and ultrasound data of each location, resulting in fused data at times for which MRI data is not available.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Liexiang Fan, Caroline Maleke, Kevin Michael Sekins, Patrick Gross
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Publication number: 20130345545Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging frame rate is increased using ultrasound information. Magnetic resonance (MR) images may be provided at an increased frame rate relative to the MR acquisition. For times between acquisition of MR data, MR data may be created. To account for any change in position of tissue over time, ultrasound is used to track the location of tissue or other imaged structure. The ultrasound-based location information is used to indicate the position of intensities or values of the created MR data. MR images at a higher frame rate than the MR acquisition are generated, but with accuracy of relative position based on the ultrasound data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicants: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Patrick Gross, Chi-Yin Lee, Stephen R. Barnes, Liexiang Fan, Caroline Maleke, Kevin Michael Sekins
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Publication number: 20130296743Abstract: Therapy control and/or monitoring is performed with an ultrasound scanner. The ultrasound scanner detects temperature to monitor therapy, and perform HIFU beam location refocusing of the therapy system based on the temperature. The monitoring is synchronized with the therapy using a trigger output of the ultrasound scanner. The trigger output responds to a scan sequence of the ultrasound scanner. To meet a given therapy plan, the scan sequence is customized, resulting in the customized trigger sequence. Three dimensional or multi-planar reconstruction rendering is used to represent temperature for monitoring feedback. The temperature at locations not being treated may be monitored. If the temperature has an undesired characteristic (e.g., too high), then the therapy is controlled by ceasing, at least temporarily.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Liexiang Fan, Jerry Hopple, Stephen J. Hsu, Xiaozheng Zeng, Caroline Maleke, Christophe Duong, Kevin Michael Sekins, John Kook, Stephen R. Barnes
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Publication number: 20130274589Abstract: Scan timing of contrast agent study is provided. Ultrasound is used to determine timing of contrast agent inflow and/or outflow. The timing based on the ultrasound scanning controls scanning for MR or CT imaging. The MR or CT contrast agent imaging for MR or CT contrast agents may be synchronized using the ultrasound contrast agent flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicants: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Gross, Caroline Maleke, Stephen J. Hsu, Chi-Yin Lee, Jerry Hopple, Xiaozheng Jenny Zeng
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Publication number: 20130261429Abstract: Magnetic resonance and ultrasound parametric image is fused or combined. MRI and ultrasound imaging are used to acquire the same type of parametric images. Fused data is created by combining ultrasound and MRI parametric data at times for which both types of data are available. Rather than sacrificing rate, fused data is created for times for which MRI data is not acquired. A curve representing the values of the parameter over time is fit to the available MRI and ultrasound data of each location, resulting in fused data at times for which MRI data is not available.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Liexiang Fan, Caroline Maleke, Kevin Michael Sekins, Patrick Gross
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Publication number: 20120215110Abstract: Spatially distinct Spectral Doppler information is acquired. Spatially distinct transmit beams are formed at a same time or in parallel. One or more receive beams are formed in response to each transmit beam, providing samples for a plurality of laterally spaced locations. A spectrum is determined for each of a plurality of spatial locations. In another approach, samples are acquired for different regions at different times. The scanning for each region is interleaved based on the anatomic operation. Since spectral estimation relies on a time-continuous series of transmission and reception, the scanning for a region occurs over a sufficient period for spectral estimation before the scanning for a different region occurs. By using anatomic operation, sufficient time is provided for spectral estimation. Due to anatomic operation, different regions are associated with flow at different times.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.Inventors: Wilko Wilkening, Saurabh Datta, Paul Freiburger, Chi-Yin Lee
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Patent number: 7951085Abstract: Methods and systems for automatic optimization in spectral Doppler ultrasound imaging are provided. The value for one or more spectral Doppler parameter is optimized using numerical optimization rather than predefined sampling. Various spectral Doppler parameters are set, such as a position of the gate, gate size, transmit frequency, filter settings, Doppler gain, beamline orientation or angle of intersection between the gate position and the scan line, aperture size, or other spectral Doppler transmit or receive parameters effecting the spectral Doppler imaging. A processor automatically calculates a setting or value for one or more of the spectral Doppler parameters, resulting in more objective optimization than provided by a user setting.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Paul Donald Freiburger, Mark G. Magrane
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Patent number: 7578792Abstract: Methods and systems for automatic optimization in spectral Doppler ultrasound imaging are provided. The value for one or more spectral Doppler parameter is optimized using numerical optimization rather than predefined sampling. Various spectral Doppler parameters are set, such as a position of the gate, gate size, transmit frequency, filter settings, Doppler gain, beamline orientation or angle of intersection between the gate position and the scan line, aperture size, or other spectral Doppler transmit or receive parameters effecting the spectral Doppler imaging. A processor automatically calculates a setting or value for one or more of the spectral Doppler parameters, resulting in more objective optimization than provided by a user setting.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Paul Donald Freiburger, Mark G. Magrane
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Publication number: 20090187106Abstract: Contrast agent enhanced medical diagnostic imaging is provided. Frames of data from common phase periods are grouped. Motion correction is performed within each common phase group. An image representing contrast agents is formed from a combination of the frames within each common phase, motion corrected group.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Ismayil M. Guracar, Helene C. Houle
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Publication number: 20080242995Abstract: Methods and systems for automatic optimization in spectral Doppler ultrasound imaging are provided. The value for one or more spectral Doppler parameter is optimized using numerical optimization rather than predefined sampling. Various spectral Doppler parameters are set, such as a position of the gate, gate size, transmit frequency, filter settings, Doppler gain, beamline orientation or angle of intersection between the gate position and the scan line, aperture size, or other spectral Doppler transmit or receive parameters effecting the spectral Doppler imaging. A processor automatically calculates a setting or value for one or more of the spectral Doppler parameters, resulting in more objective optimization than provided by a user setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Paul Donald Freiburger, Mark G. Magrane
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Publication number: 20080214934Abstract: Contrast agent enhanced medical diagnostic imaging is improved by selecting particular frames of data. Frames of data are acquired over time. Information from the frames of data are combined, such as for a time intensity curve or maximum intensity processing. Rather than combining information from each of the frames, information from some frames is not used. Frames are selected for inclusion. In one embodiment, the selection is based on one type of data (e.g., B-mode) for combining information for another type of data (e.g., contrast agent data).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, James E. Chomas, Ismayil M. Guracar
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Publication number: 20050215892Abstract: A system and method for cooling an entirely or partially immersed mechanical or other type of transducer array is disclosed. Motion/flow of the immersion fluid is induced either by motion of the mechanical transducer itself, where the transducer is of the mechanically movable type, or by a separate motion-inducing mechanism located in or coupled with the fluid-filled, or partially filled, array housing. The resultant fluid flow/motion increases, i.e. more efficiently utilizes, the thermal carrying capacity of the immersion fluid by more uniformly distributing the thermal energy convected from the transducer array throughout the fluid volume. This results in an improved ability to cool the transducer array. The disclosed cooling system and method may be used in such a way so as to not substantially inhibit operation of the transducer array.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Charles Emery, Zoran Banjanin, Chi-Yin Lee, Alampallam Ramachandran, John Dennis
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Publication number: 20050033175Abstract: Methods and systems for automatic optimization in spectral Doppler ultrasound imaging are provided. The value for one or more spectral Doppler parameter is optimized using numerical optimization rather than predefined sampling. Various spectral Doppler parameters are set, such as a position of the gate, gate size, transmit frequency, filter settings, Doppler gain, beamline orientation or angle of intersection between the gate position and the scan line, aperture size, or other spectral Doppler transmit or receive parameters effecting the spectral Doppler imaging. A processor automatically calculates a setting or value for one or more of the spectral Doppler parameters, resulting in more objective optimization than provided by a user setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2003Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Chi-Yin Lee, Paul Freiburger, Mark Magrane