Patents Assigned to Research
  • Electronic Component with Reactive Barrier and Hermetic Passivation Layer
    Publication number: 20130241036
    Abstract: An electronic component is provided on a substrate. A thin-film capacitor is attached to the substrate, the thin-film capacitor includes a pyrochlore or perovskite dielectric layer between a plurality of electrode layers, the electrode layers being formed from a conductive thin-film material. A reactive barrier layer is deposited over the thin-film capacitor. The reactive barrier layer includes an oxide having an element with more than one valence state, wherein the element with more than one valence state has a molar ratio of the molar amount of the element that is in its highest valence state to its total molar amount in the barrier of 50% to 100%. Optionally layers of other materials may intervene between the capacitor and reactive barrier layer. The reactive barrier layer may be paraelectric and the electronic component may be a tunable capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Research In Motion RF, Inc.
    Inventors: Marina Zelner, Paul Bun Cheuk Woo, Mircea Capanu, Susan C. Nagy, Andrew Vladimir Claude Cervin
  • PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME
    Publication number: 20130241861
    Abstract: A method of controlling a portable electronic device that has a touch screen display includes providing a graphical user interface on a touch screen display, detecting a touch event at a first location on the touch screen display, providing a navigation indicator in the graphical user interface in response to detecting the touch event at the first location, and in response to detecting movement of the touch event from the first location to a second location while touch contact is maintained on the touch screen display, changing the position of the navigation indicator in the graphical user interface by a distance that is greater than a distance of movement of the touch event on the touch screen display, a direction of change of position of the navigation indicator is based on a direction of movement of the touch event on the touch screen display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Jason Tyler GRIFFIN, Todd Andrew WOOD, Mihal LAZARIDIS, Harry Richmond MAJOR, David Paul YACH
  • Systems And Methods For Growing A Non-Phase Separated Group-III Nitride Semiconductor Alloy
    Publication number: 20130244408
    Abstract: Systems and methods for MBE growing of group-III Nitride alloys, comprising establishing an average reaction temperature range from about 250 C to about 850 C; introducing a nitrogen flux at a nitrogen flow rate; introducing a first metal flux at a first metal flow rate; and periodically stopping and restarting the first metal flux according to a first flow duty cycle. According to another embodiment, the system comprises a nitrogen source that provides nitrogen at a nitrogen flow rate, and, a first metal source comprising a first metal effusion cell that provides a first metal at a first metal flow rate, and a first metal shutter that periodically opens and closes according to a first flow duty cycle to abate and recommence the flow of the first metal from the first metal source. Produced alloys include AlN, InN, GaN, InGaN, and AlInGaN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael William Moseley, William Alan Doolittle
  • TUNABLE LASER MODULE
    Publication number: 20130243013
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tunable laser module including a light gain area unit for outputting an optical signal; an optical distributor for separating the optical signal output from the light gain area unit; two comb reflection units for reflecting a part of optical signals separated by the optical distributor and allow a part of the optical signals to penetrate; two phase units for changing phases of the optical signals penetrating the two comb reflection units; an optical coupler for combining the optical signals of which the phases are changed by the two phase units; and an optical amplifier for amplifying the optical signal combined by the optical coupler, wherein the light gain area unit oscillates a laser by totally reflecting the optical signals reflected by the two comb reflection units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Ki-Hong YOON, O-Kyun Kwon, Su Hwan Oh, Kisoo Kim, Byung-seok Choi, Hyun Soo Kim
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR IDENTIFYING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONTACTS
    Publication number: 20130246449
    Abstract: Methods and devices for identifying a relationship between contacts are described. In one example embodiment, the method includes: comparing data from a first contact record associated with a first contact to data from a second contact record associated with a second contact; determining, based on the comparison, whether the first contact is related to the second contact; and if the first contact and the second contact are determined to be related, establishing a relationship, in memory, between the first contact record and the second contact record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Vadim Balannik, Patrick Dell Ellis
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING USER-INTERFACE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130246662
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for extending a user interface. A system for extending a user interface according to the present invention includes a master configured to generate or manage a session between devices in order to extend the user interface to a peripheral device of a user that includes a user terminal; and an input/output (I/O) device including the user terminal configured to receive a command for controlling a device that is included in the session generated or managed by the master, or to output or execute the command for controlling the device that is transferred through the session. According to the present invention, users of a smart terminal having a limited input/output interface may extend a user interface using widely used information and communication technology (ICT) peripheral devices (a monitor, a printer, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Ju Young Park, Do Young Kim, In Seon Jang
  • CONJUGATES OF A PHOSPHOLIPID AND A DRUG FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
    Publication number: 20130244982
    Abstract: Conjugates of drugs suitable for use in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and phospholipids, and their use in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, are disclosed. The disclosed conjugates serve as targeted prodrugs which are suitable for oral administration, and which are capable of releasing the drug selectively at the diseased tissue upon activation by PLA2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Bengurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventor: Arik Dahan
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PAZOPANIB USING NOVEL INTERMEDIATE
    Publication number: 20130245262
    Abstract: The present invention provides a commercially viable process for preparing pazopanib and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof in high yields using novel intermediate. The present invention also provides a process for the purification of pazopanib hydrochloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: HETERO RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Bandi Parthasaradhi Reddy, Kura Rathnakar Reddy, Dasari Muralidhara Reddy, Thungathurthy Srinivasa Rao, Bandi Vamsi Krishna
  • AUTOMATED THERMAL EXCHANGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130240178
    Abstract: A system for condensing steam is provided that includes a cooling tank and a condensing coil extending into the cooling tank. Coolant from a source of coolant flows into the tank to cool the condensing coil when the temperature of the coolant in the cooling tank exceeds a predetermined value. A drain is in fluid communication with the cooling tank. An air gap assembly is located between the tank and the source of coolant. The air gap assembly includes an opening to atmospheric air and is constructed and arranged to allow coolant to flow out of the opening air vent when there is a predetermined amount of coolant back flowing into the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: VISTA RESEARCH GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Chandler
  • HIGH THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITES AND ILLUMINATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130242578
    Abstract: Disclosed is a high thermally conductive composite, including a first composite and a second composite having a co-continuous and incompatible dual-phase manner. The first composite consists of glass fiber distributed in polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), poly(?-caprolactam) (Nylon 6), polyhexamethylene adipamide (nylon 66), or polypropylene (PP). The second composite consists of carbon material distributed in polyethylene terephthalate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
  • METHOD OF POWER SYSTEM PREVENTIVE CONTROL CANDIDATE MEASURES IDENTIFICATION SELF-ADAPTIVE TO EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20130246000
    Abstract: A method of power system preventive control candidate measures identification self-adaptive to external environment, which is applicable to dynamic identification of stations and power equipment under the effect of calamity, and judgment of preventive control measures that lose or restore control capability, and those for which control range or cost has changed. Automatic online identification of set of preventive control candidate measures includes two tasks: identification of stations and power equipment under the effect of calamity, and adjustment of the space of preventive control measures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: State Grid Electric Power Research Institute, Jiangxi Electric Power Company
    Inventors: Xuecheng Jin, Haohao Wang, Zhuxiang Yao, Taishan Xu, Genhua Zou, Bijun Li, Jianhua Xiong, Wei Xu, Feng Wen, Huimin Peng
  • CATALYST COMPOSITIONS FOR CONVERTING SYNGAS TO PRODUCE HIGHER ALCOHOLS
    Publication number: 20130245328
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions for production of higher alcohols comprise a hydrotalcite or hydrotalcite-like support impregnated with molybdenum and an alkali metal. When the compositions are used to convert syngas, selectivity to higher (C2+) alcohols is increased in comparison to conversions accomplished over many other catalyst systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Tien Thao Nguyen
  • CARBON-SUPPORTED CATALYSTS FOR PRODUCTION OF HIGHER ALCOHOLS FROM SYNGAS
    Publication number: 20130245137
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising molybdenum, sulfur and an alkali metal ion supported on a nanofibrous, mesoporous carbon molecular sieve are useful for converting syngas to higher alcohols. The compositions are produced via impregnation and may enhance selectivity to ethanol in particular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Tien Thao Nguyen
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DECODING AN AUDIO SIGNAL USING AN ADPATIVE CODEBOOK UPDATE
    Publication number: 20130246068
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for decoding a an audiospeech signal using an adaptive codebook update. The method for decoding speechan audio signal includes: receiving an N+1-th normal frame data that is a normal frame transmitted after an N-th frame that is a loss frame data loss; determining whether an adaptive codebook of a final subframe of the N-th frame is updated or notby using the N-th frame and the N+1-th frame; updating the adaptive codebook of the final subframe of the N-th frame by using athe pitch index of the N+1-the frame; and synthesizing an audio a speech signal of by using the N+1-th frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventor: Mi-Suk Lee
  • COMPOSITE SHOWERHEAD ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR A PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130244441
    Abstract: A method of forming an elastomeric sheet adhesive bond between mating surfaces of an electrode and a backing member to accommodate stresses generated during temperature cycling due to mismatch in coefficients of thermal expansion. The elastomeric sheet comprises a thermally conductive silicone adhesive able to withstand a high shear strain of ?300% in a temperature range of room temperature to 300° C. such as heat curable high molecular weight dimethyl silicone with fillers. Installation can be manually, manually with installation tooling, or with automated machinery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dean Jay Larson, Tom Stevenson, Victor Wang
  • Method and Apparatus for Avoiding In-Device Coexistence Interference
    Publication number: 20130242919
    Abstract: A method, system and device are provided for avoiding in-device coexistence interference between different radio technologies deployed in adjacent bands on the same device by controlling and separating the LTE signaling and the non-LTE signaling using dedicated time intervals to separate LTE signaling from non-LTE signaling. In addition, coexistence mode handover procedures are provided which use threshold-based triggering events to avoid coexistence interference and to prevent ping-pong effects by establishing a “keeping time” parameter so that a non-interfering network node does not switch back to an interfering network node after handoff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Changhoi Koo, Jun Li, Zhijun Cai
  • CONTROLLED LASER TREATMENT FOR NON-INVASIVE TISSUE ALTERATION, TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS WITH MINIMAL COLLATERAL DAMAGE
    Publication number: 20130245618
    Abstract: A highly controlled and precise system, device and method for tissue and cellular alteration and treatment below or at surfaces with a laser. The present invention is characterized by ultra low levels of collateral damage as defined by physiologically relevant tests that measure tissue viability. The operation of the present invention is based on spectrally confining the interaction between laser energy and a targeted tissue including an essential element for physiologically relevant tests for monitoring tissue viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Eithan GALUN, Aaron Lewis, Evelyne Zeira, Alexandra Manevitch, Artium Khatchatouriants, Yitzchak Hemo
  • Uranium Dioxide Nuclear Fuel Containing Mn and Al as Additives and Method of Fabricating the Same
    Publication number: 20130240805
    Abstract: UO2 nuclear fuel pellets are fabricated by adding additive powder comprising Mn compound and Al compound into UO2 powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: KOREA HYDRO & NUCLEAR POWER CO., LTD., KOREA ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ki Won Kang, Jae Ho Yang, Keon Sik Kim, Young Woo Rhee, Jong Hun Kim, Kun Woo Song
  • Microfluidic Device for Altering a Fluid Flow and a Microfluidic System Including the Microfluidic Device
    Publication number: 20130240073
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a microfluidic device for altering a fluid flow may be provided. The microfluidic device may include a chamber having a first chamber portion with an inlet configured to receive a fluid flow into the chamber; a second chamber portion with an outlet configured to permit an altered fluid flow out of the chamber, the second chamber portion defining a smaller chamber cross section compared to the first chamber portion; and at least one support structure with at least one support surface defining a division between the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion; and a diaphragm in the first chamber portion, the diaphragm displaceable between a position at the inlet and a position at the at least one support surface by the fluid flow. A microfluidic system including the microfluidic device may also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Huanming Xia, Zhiping Wang, Wei Fan, Zhenfeng Wang
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PRODUCING AN ENHANCED IMAGE
    Publication number: 20130242057
    Abstract: Methods and devices for producing an enhanced image are described. In one example aspect, a method includes: providing a three-dimensional operating mode in which stereoscopic images are obtained using a first camera and a second camera; and providing a two-dimensional operating mode and while operating within the two-dimensional operating mode: receiving substantially simultaneously captured two-dimensional images from the first camera and the second camera; and merging the two-dimensional images to produce an enhanced two-dimensional image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Sung Ho HONG, Joshua Lucien DAIGLE, Gael JAFFRAIN