Patents Assigned to INSTITUTE
  • Multilevel texture processing method for mapping multiple images onto 3D models
    Publication number: 20070188511
    Abstract: A multilevel texture mapping process for a 3D model which maps different perspective images onto a 3D model is developed. The textures mapped to the 3D model are processed from image level to texture level, then to pixel level to ease the edge appearance problem at the boundary where neighboring images are stitched together caused by different lighting and viewing parameters. The result shows that the smooth transition between neighboring textures provides better visual quality than just blending the boundary where neighboring images stitched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Hong-Long Chou, Chia-Chen Chen
  • Wide-field retinal prosthesis
    Publication number: 20070191909
    Abstract: A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that are configured to stimulate the central and peripheral nerves of the retina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Hossein Ameri, James Weiland, Helmut Eckhard, Stefan Ufer, Tanapat Ratanapakorn, Mark Humayun
  • Process for qualitative and/or quantitative determination of at least one molecule present on a solid surface
    Publication number: 20070190654
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for qualitative and/or quantitative determination of at least one molecule present on a solid surface, in which a polysiloxane-based sorbent material is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicants: Chanel Parfums Beaute, Research Institute for Chromatography
    Inventors: Sandra Sisalli, Patrick Sandra
  • Direct backlight module
    Patent number: 7255456
    Abstract: A direct backlight module is disclosed, which comprises: a frame; at least a light source, being arranged in the frame; a diffuser, being disposed over the frame; and at least an optical film, being disposed over the diffuser, comprising a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; wherein a diffusion unit and a collimation unit are formed on the top surface while using the diffusion unit for diffusing light incident to the bottom surface and the collimation unit for collimating light incident to the bottom surface. The direct backlight module of the invention is capable of enhancing luminous efficiency, and further, it has a comparatively simple structure so that the manufacturing cost of the optical film can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Po-Hung Yao, Yu-Nan Pao, Hsiu-Chen Hsu, Yi-Ting Sun, Ben-Sheng Lin
  • Production method for semiconductor device
    Patent number: 7256082
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device that provides a semiconductor device having improved channel mobility includes a process of forming a gate insulation film of silicon oxide film, silicon nitride film or silicon oxide nitride film or the like on a silicon oxide substrate, and following formation of the gate insulation film on the silicon oxide substrate with heat treatment for a given time at a temperature range of 900° C. to 1000° C. in an atmosphere containing not less than 25% H2O (water).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignees: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryoji Kosugi, Kenji Fukuda, Junji Senzaki, Mitsuo Okamoto, Shinsuke Harada, Seiji Suzuki
  • High power-to-mass ratio actuator
    Patent number: 7256529
    Abstract: A method for driving an actuator. The method includes applying an electrical potential across an electrostrictive material relative to a counterelectrode disposed within an electrolyte, thereby creating a double layer potential across a region of enhanced ionic concentration. A current flowing between the electorostrictive material and the counterelectrode is measured. A portion of the applied potential appearing across the electrolyte and counterelectrode is calculated and subtracted from the applied potential to obtain an estimated double layer potential. The applied electrical potential is adjusted to obtain a specified double layer potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, John D. Madden
  • Device and method for connection with relative and controlled sealing between a pipe and a ceramic tube
    Patent number: 7255372
    Abstract: Relative and controlled sealing between a pipe (1) and a ceramic tube (7) utilizes a cylindrical chamber (5) that is attached in a sealed manner to the pipe (1), and to one end of the ceramic tube that is placed inside the chamber. At least two sets of sealing fixtures (3, 3?) are placed in an annular space between the ceramic tube and the chamber. A crosspiece (4) is interposed between the two sets sealing of fixtures (3, 3?). A metal mating flange (6) is pressed against a compression ring (4?) to compress the sealing fixtures (3, 3?). Injection of a fluid (8) between the two sets of sealing fixtures (3, 3?) applies a pressure differential that is determined on each of the fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Institute Francais Du Petrole
    Inventors: Stéphane Bertholin, Luc Nougier, Michel Cohen
  • Encapsulation for oled devices
    Patent number: 7255823
    Abstract: An encapsulation for an organic light emitting diode (OLED) (201) device is disclosed. The encapsulation includes a sealing dam (280) surrounding the cell region of the OLED device to support a cap. The sealing dam provides a sealing region between the edge of the cap and dam in which an adhesive is applied to seal the OLED device. The use of the sealing dam advantageously enables devices to be formed with narrower sealing widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignees: Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Osram Opto Semiconductor GmbH
    Inventors: Ewald Karl Michael Guenther, Mark Dai Joong Auch
  • Method for screening genes expressing at desired sites
    Patent number: 7255990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inferring a plant organ, in which a certain gene is to be expressed, using a part of a base sequence, a method for searching for a gene which is to be expressed at a desired site, and a composition, kit, system and program for carrying out these methods. The present invention also relates to a method for inferring a plant organ, in which a plant gene is to be expressed, based on information about the presence or absence of a base sequence which is highly similar to a transposable element in the vicinity of a protein coding region of a plant gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences
    Inventors: Kenichi Higo, Masao Iwamoto
  • Dissecting device
    Patent number: 7255705
    Abstract: A device for dissecting an object, such as a cell colony includes a handle and an incision knife module that can dissociate the colony into several colony pieces. In accordance with features of the invention, users can use this dissecting device to cut an object into several pieces quickly and smoothly at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Lih Tao Hsu, Wannhsin Chen, Kuang Ning Chang, Mei Ju Yang, Jinn Fa Wu, Yeou Bin Guu
  • Methods for synthesis of semiconductor nanocrystals and thermoelectric compositions
    Patent number: 7255846
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for synthesis of IV–VI nanostructures, and thermoelectric compositions formed of such structures. In one aspect, the method includes forming a solution of a Group IV reagent, a Group VI reagent and a surfactant. A reducing agent can be added to the solution, and the resultant solution can be maintained at an elevated temperature, e.g., in a range of about 20° C. to about 360° C., for a duration sufficient for generating nanoparticles as binary alloys of the IV–VI elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Trustees of Boston College
    Inventors: Zhifeng Ren, Gang Chen, Bed Poudel, Shankar Kumar, Wenzhong Wang, Mildred Dresselhaus
  • Method for configuring and allocating forward channel in orthogonal frequency division multiple access frequency division duplex system
    Patent number: 7257410
    Abstract: Disclosed is a forward channel configuring method in an OFDMA FDD system. The method comprises: classifying the cells into a specific number of patterns based on location relations of the respective cells; allowing the respective base stations of the cells having different classified patterns to transmit control information to the mobile station at different times within a period of the forward channel, and allowing the respective base stations of the cells having the same classified patterns to transmit control information to the mobile station at the same time; and allowing the respective base stations to transmit traffic data to the mobile station irrespective of the classified patterns when the control information is transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Sun-Sim Chun, Deuk-Su Lyu
  • Screening for neurotoxic amino acid associated with neurological disorders
    Patent number: 7256002
    Abstract: Methods for screening for neurological disorders are disclosed. Specifically, methods are disclosed for screening for neurological disorders in a subject by analyzing a tissue sample obtained from the subject for the presence of elevated levels of neurotoxic amino acids or neurotoxic derivatives thereof associated with neurological disorders. In particular, methods are disclosed for diagnosing a neurological disorder in a subject, or predicting the likelihood of developing a neurological disorder in a subject, by determining the levels of ?-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in a tissue sample obtained from the subject. Methods for screening for environmental factors associated with neurological disorders are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting, treating or preventing neurological disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: The Institute for Ethnomedicine
    Inventors: Paul A Cox, Sandra A Banack, Susan Murch
  • Structured catalyst for POX reforming of gasoline for fuel-cell powered vehicles applications and a method of preparing the same
    Patent number: 7256154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structured catalyst for reforming of gasoline and a method of preparing the same, more particularly to a structured catalyst for reforming of gasoline for fuel-cell powered vehicles prepared by wash-coating the transition metal based reforming catalyst on the surface of the ceramic honeycomb support wash-coated with sub-micron sized alumina or its precursor to sufficiently increase the effective surface area and the performance of the catalyst and a method of preparing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Dong Ju Moon, Jong Woo Ryu, Dong Min Kang, Byung Gwon Lee, Byoung Sung Ahn, Sang Deuk Lee
  • Enzyme having ?-glucosidase activity and use thereof
    Patent number: 7256031
    Abstract: The invention is to provide a novel ?-glucosidase and a gene that codes for the enzyme, and to develop a technique of utilizing the ?-glucosidase or a composition that contains the enzyme for processing plants or plant-derived substances. According to the invention, there are provided a novel enzyme showing a ?-glucosidase activity and derived from filamentous fungi of the genus Acremonium, a gene that codes for the enzyme, a method of using the gene for expressing ?-glucosidase, an enzyme composition that contains ?-glucosidase, and a method of processing plants or plant-derived substances with the enzyme or the enzyme compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignees: Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Fukasawa, Chuhei Nojiri, Nobuo Matsuhashi, Koji Nishizawa, Kaoru Okakura, Takashi Yamanobe
  • Composite structure body and method and apparatus for manufacturing thereof
    Patent number: 7255934
    Abstract: A structure body having the constitution in which the crystals of more than one types of brittle materials such as ceramics, metalloids, and the like are dispersed, a portion composed of the brittle materials is polycrystalline, the crystals constituting the polycrystalline portion substantially lacks the crystalline orientation, and boundary layers composed of glassy substances are substantially absent in the boundary face between the crystals. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain a structure body composed of more than one types of brittle materials and having novel properties without involving a heating/sintering process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignees: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Hironori Hatono, Masakatsu Kiyohara, Katsuhiko Mori, Tatsuro Yokoyama, Atsushi Yoshida, Tomokazu Ito, Jun Akedo
  • Porous inorganic membrane containing carbon; a process for its preparation; and use thereof
    Patent number: 7255725
    Abstract: A porous inorganic membrane comprises at least one inorganic phase having separating properties. Said membrane has a carbon content representing 0.05% to 25% by weight with respect to the mass of said inorganic phase and is selective to non-condensable gases. It is obtained by means of a selectivation treatment of a porous carbon-free inorganic membrane using a hydrocarbon feed. It is used in processes for separating non-condensable molecules such as hydrogen, and in association with a catalyst in a catalytic membrane reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Institute Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Denis Uzio
  • Eulytite solid acid electrolytes for electrochemical devices
    Patent number: 7255962
    Abstract: Improved solid acid electrolyte materials, methods of synthesizing such materials, and electrochemical devices incorporating such materials are provided. The stable electrolyte material comprises a solid acid in a eulytine structure capable of undergoing rotational disorder of oxyanion groups and capable of extended operation at elevated temperatures, that is, solid acids having hydrogen bonded anion groups; a superprotonic disordered phase; and capable of operating at temperatures of ˜100° C. and higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Calum Chisholm, Sossina M. Haile
  • Inter-working method of wireless internet networks (gateways)
    Patent number: 7257636
    Abstract: In the inter-working method of wireless Internet (gateways) according to the present invention described above, DIAMETER which is the first version of the IETF-RFC standard of mobile IP application is applied to the application scenario based on wireless Internet gateway of a home network, not on FA or HA of Mobile IP. After all mobile communication providers connect to wireless Internet, subscribers are not bounded to the network of their mobile communication provider and have the freedom to select any external wireless Internet portal site and use the service of it. Such a wireless Internet connection method will make wireless Internet contents popular in the open wireless network epoch and provide wireless Internet contents providers with an excellent chance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute
    Inventors: Byung Gil Lee, Hyun Gon Kim, Chee Hang Park
  • Composite gas separation modules having high Tamman temperature intermediate layers
    Patent number: 7255726
    Abstract: A composite gas separation module includes a porous metal substrate; an intermediate layer that includes a powder having a Tamman temperature higher than the Tamman temperature of the porous metal substrate and wherein the intermediate layer overlies the porous metal substrate; and a dense hydrogen-selective membrane, wherein the dense hydrogen-selective membrane overlies the intermediate layer. In another embodiment, a composite gas separation module includes a porous metal substrate; an intermediate powder layer; and a dense gas-selective membrane, wherein the dense gas-selective membrane overlies the intermediate powder layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Yi Hua Ma, Ivan P. Mardilovich, Erik E. Engwall