Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Method of constructing transformer model for answering questions about video story and computing apparatus for performing the same
    Patent number: 12067759
    Abstract: A method of constructing a transformer model for answering questions about a video story according to an embodiment includes: extracting feature vectors related to each character of a video from video data including vision data and subtitle data and question data for video questions and answers, and generating an input embedding using the feature vectors related to the character; and training a transformer model using the input embedding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Byoung-Tak Zhang, Seongho Choi
  • Piezoelectric element, piezoelectric device including the same, and vibration module and display apparatus including the piezoelectric device
    Patent number: 12069953
    Abstract: A piezoelectric element comprising a compound represented by Formula 1, a piezoelectric device including the piezoelectric element, a vibration module including the piezoelectric device, and a display apparatus including the piezoelectric device are provided, where (1?x)(LizNa0.5-zK0.5)(Nb1-ySby)O3·xCaZrO3??[Formula 1] where x, y, and z have a range of 0.001?x?0.2, a range of 0?y?0.5, and a range of 0?z?0.2, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD., KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Taeheon Kim, Sahn Nahm, YongGyoon Jang, Jonghyun Kim, Ku-Tak Lee, Chiwan Kim, Sung-Eui Shin, YongWoo Lee, Seok-June Chae
  • Apparatus and method for detecting false alarm of decryption in wireless communication system
    Patent number: 12068852
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a 5th (5G) generation) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate beyond a 4th (4G) generation communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). The present disclosure relates to false alarm detection of detecting in a wireless communication system, and an operating method of a receiving node may include receiving a signal from a transmitting node, obtaining a plurality of decoding paths by decoding bits contained in the received signal, and determining whether the decoding is successful based on a detection metric determined based on values representing path metrics of the plurality of the decoding paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, Research and Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Min Jang, Sanghyo Kim, Hyunjae Lee, Hyosang Ju, Jonghwan Kim, Hyuntack Lim, Hongsil Jeong
  • Combined learning method and apparatus using deepening neural network based feature enhancement and modified loss function for speaker recognition robust to noisy environments
    Patent number: 12067989
    Abstract: Presented are a combined learning method and device using a transformed loss function and feature enhancement based on a deep neural network for speaker recognition that is robust in a noisy environment. A combined learning method using a transformed loss function and feature enhancement based on a deep neural network, according to one embodiment, can comprise the steps of: learning a feature enhancement model based on a deep neural network; learning a speaker feature vector extraction model based on the deep neural network; connecting an output layer of the feature enhancement model with an input layer of the speaker feature vector extraction model; and considering the connected feature enhancement model and speaker feature vector extraction model as one mode and performing combined learning for additional learning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: IUCF-HYU (INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY)
    Inventors: Joon-Hyuk Chang, Joonyoung Yang
  • NgAgo-based gene-editing method and the uses thereof
    Patent number: 12065641
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method to produce gene alterations in the genomes of a eukaryotic and prokaryotic host cell. The method comprises utilizing Argonaute from Natronobacterium gregoryi (NgAgo) or a mutant thereof, and complementary 5? phosphorylated single-stranded DNA that target the enzyme to cleave specific regions of the chromosome. Additionally, N-terminal truncations (deletion of the repA domain; N-del), or its mutants including N-del/E598A, N-del/D601P, and N-del/E602P reduces random cleavage and can be used for targeted gene editing with a guide DNA. An expression system or a host cell and method of creating thereof are also in the scope of this application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Kevin V. Solomon, Kok Zhi Lee
  • Organic electroluminescence device and polycyclic compound for organic electroluminescence device
    Patent number: 12069941
    Abstract: Provided is an organic electroluminescence device including a first electrode, an organic layer on the first electrode, and a second electrode on the organic layer, wherein the organic layer includes a polycyclic compound represented by Formula 1. The organic electroluminescence device including a polycyclic compound represented by Formula 1 thereby exhibits high luminous efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation Gyeongsang National University
    Inventors: Mi Eun Jun, Hyein Jeong, Soon-Ki Kwon, Yun-Hi Kim, Youheon Kim
  • Pavement macrotexture determination using multi-view smartphone images
    Patent number: 12067737
    Abstract: A method of determining macrotexture of an object is disclosed which includes obtaining a plurality of stereo images from an object by an imaging device, generating a coordinate system for each image of the plurality of stereo images, detecting one or more keypoints each having a coordinate in each image of the plurality of stereo images, wherein the coordinate system is based on a plurality of ground control points (GCPs) with apriori position knowledge of each of the plurality of GCPs, generating a sparse point cloud based on the one or more keypoints, reconstructing a 3D dense point cloud of the object based on the generated sparse point cloud and based on neighboring pixels of each of the one or more keypoints and calculating the coordinates of each pixel of the 3D dense point cloud, and obtaining the macrotexture based on the reconstructed 3D dense point cloud of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jie Shan, Xiangxi Tian
  • Recycling gaseous hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 12065619
    Abstract: A method of recycling gaseous hydrocarbons includes flowing a hydrocarbon gas composition from a secondary separator into a compressor unit to form a compressed mixture. The secondary separator includes a crude liquid hydrocarbon input stream from a primary separator. The method includes flowing the compressed mixture into a cooling unit to cool the compressed mixture, to form a cooled composition comprising liquid hydrocarbons. The method includes flowing the liquid hydrocarbons from the cooled composition into the primary separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Energy and Environmental Research Center Foundation
    Inventor: Darren Schmidt
  • Modified Cpf1 MRNA, modified guide RNA, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 12065667
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems, methods and compositions for use in Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-Cpf1 genome editing systems. Disclosed herein are modified Cpf1 mRNAs, modified guide RNAs, and combinations thereof, that confer increased levels of genome editing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: OHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yizhou Dong, Bin Li
  • Image encoding/decoding method and device, and recording medium in which bitstream is stored
    Patent number: 12069300
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of decoding an image. The method includes generating an inter prediction block by performing inter prediction with respect to a current block, generating an intra prediction block by performing intra prediction with respect to the current block, determining a first weight and a second weight, and generating a final prediction block by respectively applying the first weight and the second weight to the inter prediction block and the intra prediction block. The generating of the intra prediction block includes generating the intra prediction block using a predefined intra prediction mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, INDUSTRY ACADEMY COOPERATION FOUNDATION OF SEJONG UNIVERSITY, CHIPS&MEDIA, INC, INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION KOREA AEROSPACE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim, Yung Lyul Lee, Ji Yeon Jung, Nam Uk Kim, Myung Jun Kim, Yang Woo Kim, Dae Yeon Kim, Jae Gon Kim
  • Method for manufacturing a SiC substrate by simultaneously forming a growth layer on one surface and etching another surface of a SiC base substrate
    Patent number: 12065758
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing an SiC substrate, by which an SiC substrate having a thin base substrate layer is able to be produced, while suppressing deformation or breakage, includes a main container which is capable of containing an SiC base substrate, and which produces a vapor pressure of a vapor-phase species containing elemental Si and a vapor-phase species containing elemental C within the internal space by means of heating; and a heating furnace which contains the main container and heats the main container so as to form a temperature gradient, while producing a vapor pressure of a vapor-phase species containing elemental Si within the internal space. The main container has a growth space in which a growth layer is formed on one surface of the SiC base substrate, and an etching space in which the other surface of the SiC base substrate is etched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: KWANSEI GAKUIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tadaaki Kaneko, Natsuki Yoshida, Kazufumi Aoki
  • Compounds and methods for use in connection with opioid use disorders
    Patent number: 12065507
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for use in binding opioids, such as 6-MAM, morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, meperidine, and fentanyl, while avoiding binding to OUD treatment agents, such as naloxone and naltrexone. Methods are also provided for use in a systematic structure-based virtual screening and design approach for identification of such antibodies. Methods are also provided for use in treating OUD. Methods are also provided for use in detecting an opioid in a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Chang-Guo Zhan, Fang Zheng, Chunhui Zhang
  • Powdery filament composition for 3D printing, 3D printer and method for manufacturing objects additively by using the same 3D printer
    Patent number: 12064811
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a powdery filament composition for 3D printing, a 3D printer, and a method of additively manufacturing an object by the 3D printer, and more particularly to a powdery filament composition for 3D printing, which is suitable for home use because it does not produce toxic substances, a 3D printer, the size of which is suitable for home use because it does not require high power energy, high-temperature processing and the like conditions for additive manufacturing, and a method of additively manufacturing an object by the 3D printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: UIF (University Industry Foundation), Yonsei University
    Inventors: Jeong Ho Cho, Soo Young Cho, Dong Hae Ho
  • Redactable blockchain
    Patent number: 12069159
    Abstract: A method for redacting a private blockchain comprises applying a hash function to a prefix and new content to compute a hash for a block of the blockchain; performing a modulo operation to convert the hash to an integer modulo; determining an inverse of the integer modulo; computing a redactable suffix from the prefix and the inverse of the integer modulo; replacing current content of the blockchain with the new content; and applying the redactable suffix to the block having the new content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Research Foundation of the City University of New York
    Inventors: Vladimir Shpilrain, Dima Grigoriev
  • Tray for a soft tissue cutting device and methods of use
    Patent number: 12064136
    Abstract: A soft tissue cutting device and methods of cutting soft tissue are disclosed. The soft tissue cutting device includes a blade having a blade working end. One or more balloons are disposed in proximity of the blade working end, and an inflation assembly configured inflate the one or more balloons is included. The inflation assembly includes a fill port in fluid communication with a bellows, and the one or more balloons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: Sonex Health, Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Darryl E. Barnes, Aaron Keenan, Jay Smith, Kevin Arnal, Sara Schlick
  • Quantum dot, lighting emitting element and display device including the same
    Patent number: 12065603
    Abstract: A quantum dot includes a first core layer and a shell layer surrounding the first core layer, wherein a difference in lattice constants between the first core layer and the shell layer is controlled to be 3% or less. The quantum dot according to an embodiment may be applied to a light emitting element and a display device, thereby providing improved luminous efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Sunyoung Kwon, Wan Ki Bae, Donghyo Hahm, Keunchan Oh, Hyeokjin Lee, Seong-Pil Huh
  • Method for manufacturing multi-layered nuclear fuel cladding pipe
    Patent number: 12068083
    Abstract: The present inventive concept provides a method for manufacturing a multi-layered nuclear fuel cladding pipe, comprising the steps of: providing a preliminary cladding pipe in which an inner pipe having a rod-shaped insertion body inserted thereinto is disposed in an outer pipe; reducing the diameter of the preliminary cladding pipe by applying pressure from the outside to the inner side of the preliminary cladding pipe; and removing the insertion body from the inner pipe by providing a force in the direction in which the insertion body extends, wherein the inner pipe and the outer pipe may be formed of different metals from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: GACHON UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY—ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Young Soo Yoon, Yong Hee Kim, Dae Yun Kim, You Na Lee
  • Device and methods for detection and monitoring of tuberculosis
    Patent number: 12064239
    Abstract: Methods of diagnosing and/or monitoring tuberculosis (TB) in a subject by analyzing a test sample comprising at least one volatile organic compound (VOC) or semi-volatile organic compound (SVOC) emitted or excreted from the skin of the subject. The test sample can be analyzed by a sensing unit comprising nanomaterials- and/or polymer-based sensors. Further provided is a skin-mountable device comprising a fixing unit and said sensing unit. Also discloses a method of diagnosing and/or monitoring tuberculosis, comprising analyzing specific skin-emitted VOCs or SVOCs, which are indicative of tuberculosis in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: TECHNION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Hossam Haick, Rotem Vishinkin
  • Boronic acid monomers and methods of making boronic acid monomers
    Patent number: 12065546
    Abstract: Boronic acid monomers, methods of making boronic acid monomer, and the like, are provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure are advantageous in that the boronic acid monomers are water soluble at a neutral pH, which is uncommon for boronic acids. As a result, the boronic acid monomers can be used in aqueous polymerization reactions with other hydrophilic monomers to yield polymers including boronic acids and esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: University of Floridia Research Foundation, INC.
    Inventors: Brent S. Sumerlin, William L. A. Brooks, Christopher Deng
  • Peach tree named ‘CaroRes Wonder’
    Patent number: PP36072
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach (Prunus persica) cultivar denominated ‘CaroRes Wonder’ can be distinguished by its melting yellow flesh, early ripening season, large size, attractive appearance, high red skin color, excellent fruit quality, good flavor, fruitlet tolerance to late spring frost, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ksenija Gasic