Patents Assigned to INSTITUTE
  • TECHNIQUES FOR AUTOMATED BAYESIAN POSTERIOR SAMPLING USING MARKOV CHAIN MONTE CARLO AND RELATED SCHEMES
    Publication number: 20140278335
    Abstract: Techniques for automated Bayesian posterior sampling using Markov Chain Monte Carlo and related schemes are described. In an embodiment, one or more values in a stationarity phase for a system configured for Bayesian sampling may be initialized. Sampling may be performed in the stationarity phase based upon the one or more values to generate a plurality of samples. The plurality of samples may be evaluated based upon one or more stationarity criteria. The stationarity phase may be exited when the plurality of samples meets the one or more stationarity criteria. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SAS INSTITUTE INC.
    Inventors: Christian Macaro, Jan Chvosta, Mark Roland Little
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE BASED ON FEATURE POINT
    Publication number: 20140270541
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing an image based on feature points is provided, more specifically, provides a technology used in extracting feature points with high importance after determination of importance, searching images, and the like. Therefore, matching images can be effectively performed, and efficiency of time and memory can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Keun-Dong LEE, Sang-Il NA, Seung-Jae LEE, Sung-Kwan JE, Weon-Geun OH, Young-Ho SUH
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE-ASSOCIATED DISEASES
    Publication number: 20140271700
    Abstract: Described herein are isolated polypeptides each containing one or more receptor-binding sites of toxin A (tcdA) of Clostridium difficile (Cd), nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides and nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: National Health Research Institutes
    Inventors: Pele Choi-Sing Chong, Jui-Hsin Huang, Chih-Hsiang Leng
  • ASSOCIATIVE POLYMERS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140259887
    Abstract: Described herein are associative polymers capable of controlling one or more physical and/or chemical properties of non-polar compositions and related compositions, methods and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Julia A. KORNFIELD, Ming-Hsin WEI, Simon JONES, Virendra SAROHIA
  • FRACTIONATION OF 2-DIMENSIONAL PLATE PARTICLES BY SIZE SELECTIVE ADHESION WITH SPHERICAL PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140271444
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for size-selective separation of 2-dimensional plate particles using spherical particles. Since the separation method of 2-dimensional plate particles according to the present disclosure is simple, economical and extensible to large-scale applications, it can contribute greatly to commercialization of plate particles by reducing cost and preventing deterioration of physical properties. The 2-dimensional plate particles having uniform size can be useful in such applications as transparent electrodes, solar cells, composites, drug delivery, biosensors, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Sang-Soo LEE, Sinwoo KIM, Jonghwi LEE
  • INHIBITION OF LEUKOTRIENE SYNTHESIS AND ACTIVITY IN THE TREATMENT OF SONIC HEDGEHOG-ASSOCIATED MEDULLOBLASTOMA
    Publication number: 20140275162
    Abstract: Treating Sonic Hedgehog-Associated Medulloblastoma comprises inhibiting the synthesis or biologic activity of leukotrienes that drive Nestin expression in cancerous or precancerous granule neuron precursors and that further drive growth and proliferation of medulloblastoma cells through Nestin-mediated aberrant Sonic Hedgehog signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Institute for Cancer Research d/b/a The Research Institute of Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Inventor: Institute for Cancer Research d/b/a The Research Institute of Fox Chase Cancer Center
  • WAVELENGTH SELECTION AND CONFIGURATION METHOD FOR MULTI-WAVELENGTH OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140270779
    Abstract: Provided is an OLT including a wavelength splitter that splits all upstream optical signals with different wavelengths received from at least one ONU according to wavelength, at least one receiver that receive the optical signals split by the wavelength splitter according to wavelength, a wavelength selector that allocates an upstream transmission wavelength of the at least one ONU, and a transmitter that transmits wavelength allocation information allocated by the wavelength selector to the at least one ONU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Dong-Soo LEE, Sung-Chang KIM, Geun-Yong KIM, Hark YOO, Young-Suk LEE
  • APPARATUS FOR MEASURING SURFACE PROPERTIES OF POLISHING PAD
    Publication number: 20140262027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for measuring surface properties of a polishing pad which measures surface properties such as surface topography or surface condition of a polishing pad used for polishing a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The apparatus for measuring surface properties of a polishing pad includes a laser beam source configured to emit a laser beam, and a photodetector configured to detect scattered light that is reflected and scattered by the polishing pad, an optical Fourier transform being performed on the detected scattered light to produce an intensity distribution corresponding to a spatial wavelength spectrum based on surface topography of the polishing pad. The laser beam is applied to the polishing pad at such an incident angle that the laser beam does not reach a bottom portion of a pore formed in the surface of the polishing pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kyushu Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Hisanori MATSUO, Keiichi KIMURA, Keisuke SUZUKI, Panart Khajornrungruang, Takashi KUSHIDA
  • ION TRAP DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140264014
    Abstract: An ion trap device is disclosed. The device includes a series of electrodes that define an ion flow path. A radio frequency (RF) field is applied to the series of electrodes such that each electrode is phase shifted approximately 180 degrees from an adjacent electrode. A DC voltage is superimposed with the RF field to create a DC gradient to drive ions in the direction of the gradient. A second RF field or DC voltage is applied to selectively trap and release the ions from the device. Further, the device may be gridless and utilized at high pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yehia M. Ibrahim, Richard D. Smith
  • Wireless Reliability Architecture And Methods Using Network Coding
    Publication number: 20140269485
    Abstract: Network-coding-enabled reliability architectures and techniques are provided that are capable of enhancing data transfer reliability and efficiency in next generation wireless networks. In some embodiments, the techniques and architectures utilize a flexible thread-based coding approach to implement network coding. The techniques and architectures may also, or alternatively, utilize systematic intra-session random linear network coding as a packet erasure code to support reliable data transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Xiaomeng Shi, Marie-Jose Montpetit, Surat Teerapittayanon, Kerim Fouli
  • TUNABLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE USING GRAPHENE CONJUGATED METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR-GRAPHENE CORE-SHELL QUANTUM DOTS AND ITS FABRICATION PROCESS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140264269
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing metal oxide semiconductor-graphene core-shell quantum dots by chemically linking graphenes with superior electrical properties to a metal oxide semiconductor, and a method of fabricating a light emitting diode by using the same. The light emitting diode according to the present invention has the advantages that it shows excellent power conversion efficiency, the cost for materials and equipments required for its fabrication can be reduced, its fabricating process is simple, and it is possible to mass-produce and enlarge the size of display based on a quantum dot light emitting diode. Further, the present invention relates to core-shell quantum dots that can be used in fabricating a light emitting diode with a different wavelength by using various multi-component metal oxide semiconductors and a fabricating method thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Won-Kook Choi, Dong Ick Son, Byoung Wook Kwon, Dong Hee Park
  • DUAL TARGETING ANTICANCER AGENTS
    Publication number: 20140274988
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, and compositions for treating a proliferative disorder or other physiological conditions via a dual targeting anticancer therapy are provided. In some embodiments, a dual targeting anticancer therapy may utilize a composition comprising a platinum agent. The platinum agent may comprise a precursor to a therapeutically active platinum compound and at least one precursor to a vitamin E agent. The vitamin E agent may target cancer cells via a different mechanism of action than the therapeutically active platinum compound resulting in a dual targeting anticancer agent. The method of treatment may involve administering to a patient the dual targeting anticancer agent. Following administration, a therapeutically active platinum compound and a vitamin E agent may form at the physiologically relevant site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lippard, Ying Song, Kogularamanan Suntharalingam
  • LIPID VESICLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140271827
    Abstract: The invention provides delivery systems comprised of stabilized multilamellar vesicles, as well as compositions, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The stabilized multilamellar vesicles may comprise prophylactic, therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Darrell J. Irvine, Jaehyun Moon
  • DIGITAL TRANSMITTER
    Publication number: 20140269879
    Abstract: An equalizer provided in a digital transmitter compensates for attenuation in a signal channel to a digital receiver. The equalizer generates signal levels as a logical function of bit history to emphasize transition signal levels relative to repeated signal levels. The preferred equalizer includes an FIR transition filter using a look-up table. Parallel circuits including FIR filters and digital-to-analog converters provide a high speed equalizer with lower speed circuitry. The equalizer is particularly suited to in-cabinet and local area network transmissions where feedback circuitry facilitates adaptive training of the equalizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventor: William J. Dally
  • Method And Apparatus To Reduce Access Time In A Data Storage Device Using Coded Seeking
    Publication number: 20140268398
    Abstract: Data blocks to be stored on a disk-based data storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive, etc.) are coded together to form a plurality of linearly independent network coded blocks. The network coded blocks are then stored on the data storage device. Coded seeking may then be used to retrieve the original data blocks from the data storage device in a time-efficient manner. A read request may be sent to the data storage device requesting an innovative coded packet associated with the original data blocks. In response to the read request, the data storage device may read an innovative coded packet from the disk that is closest to current position of a read element of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner
  • ARTICLES AND METHODS COMPRISING PERSISTENT CARBENES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140275555
    Abstract: Articles and methods comprising persistent carbenes are provided, as well as related compositions. In some embodiments, a persistent carbene may be associated with a portion of a substrate (e.g., at least a portion of a surface on the substrate). In certain embodiments, the association of persistent carbene with the substrate may be used to affect certain properties of substrate (e.g., surface chemistry, stability). In some cases, a persistent carbene may be functionalized after association with a portion of a substrate. In some embodiments, a persistent carbene and at least one secondary compound may be associated with a portion of a substrate. Articles and methods of the present invention may be useful for applications involving electronics, sensing, microfabrication, nanotechnology, biomimetic, and drug delivery, amongst others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jeremiah A. Johnson, Aleksandr V. Zhukhovitskiy
  • METHODS TO CAPTURE AND SEQUENCE LARGE FRAGMENTS OF DNA AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE
    Publication number: 20140274741
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of sequencing a large fragment of DNA by hybridizing a set of specifically designed probes to the DNA, shearing the DNA, and sequencing the DNA with Next Generation Sequencing. The probes are designed to target genes of interest at intervals to allow the capture of relatively large DNA fragments. The present invention also provides methods of diagnosing a neuromuscular disease (NMD) comprising detecting mutations in one or more of SCML2, CHRND, OFD1, DYNC1H1, COL6A3, EMD, ARHGAP4, FLNA, MID1IP1, MID1, and CFP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: The Translational Genomics Research Institute
    Inventors: Jesse M. Hunter, Lisa Baumbach-Reardon
  • PACKAGE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140268606
    Abstract: A package of an environmentally sensitive electronic device and a fabricating method thereof are provided, wherein the package may include a first substrate, a second substrate, the environmentally sensitive electronic device, a packaging body, and a filler. In one or more embodiments, the environmentally sensitive electronic device may be disposed on the first substrate and located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The filler is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and covers the environmentally sensitive electronic device. The packaging body is sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate and encloses the environmentally sensitive electronic device and the filler. A material for the packaging body may include a bonding of transition metal and metalloid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Kuang-Jung CHEN
  • Network Coded Storage With Multi-Resolution Codes
    Publication number: 20140280395
    Abstract: Multi-resolution encoded files are stored on a plurality of disk drives using systematic network coded storage. In some embodiments, the stored files are used to provide video streaming services for users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner, Tong Wang
  • DELIVERY ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN EVENT STREAM PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20140280986
    Abstract: A method of acknowledging receipt of an event block object is provided. First connection information for connecting to an event stream processing (ESP) engine executing at a first computing device is received. A first connection to the ESP engine is established using the received first connection information. Second connection information for connecting to a publishing client executing at a second computing device is received. A second connection to the publishing client is established using the received second connection information, wherein the first connection differs from the second connection. An event block object is received from the ESP engine using the established first connection, wherein the event block object includes a unique identifier for the event block object. Successful processing of the event block object is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Donald Baulier, Scott J. Kolodzieski, Vincent L. Deters