Patents Assigned to University of California, Berkeley
  • Patent number: 11215667
    Abstract: An interval observer based on an equivalent circuit-thermal model for lithium-ion batteries is presented. State of charge-temperature-dependent parameters are considered as unknown but bounded uncertainties in a single cell model. A parallel and a series arrangement of five cells are used for observer design, where cell heterogeneity is accounted for through the uncertainty bounding functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignees: TOTAL S.A., University of California—Berkeley, Université Libre de Bruxelles
    Inventors: Dong Zhang, Preet Gill, Scott Moura, Luis Couto, Sebastien Benjamin, Wente Zeng
  • Publication number: 20210405121
    Abstract: An interval observer based on an equivalent circuit-thermal model for lithium-ion batteries is presented. State of charge-temperature-dependent parameters are considered as unknown but bounded uncertainties in a single cell model. A parallel and a series arrangement of five cells are used for observer design, where cell heterogeneity is accounted for through the uncertainty bounding functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicants: TOTAL S.A., University of California - Berkeley, Université Libre de Bruxelles
    Inventors: Dong ZHANG, Preet GILL, Scott MOURA, Luis COUTO, Sebastien BENJAMIN, Wente ZENG
  • Publication number: 20210180133
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method, kits, and assays for identifying a human subject as having an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease, or a human subject with multiple sclerosis caused by elevated soluble Interleukin 7 receptor (sIL7R), by obtaining a biological sample and detecting or measuring in the biological sample an amount of a soluble Interleukin-7 receptor (sIL7R) and an amount of an RNA Helicase DDX39B, whereby a lower expression of DDX39B and a higher secretion of sIL7R identifies the subject from which the biological sample was obtained as having an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease, when compared to a human subject not having an autoimmune disease. The present invention also includes a method of modifying a treating of subjects based on the lower expression of RNA Helicase DDX39B alone or in combination with an increase in sIL7R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicants: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Duke University, Case Western Reserve University, University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Mariano A. Garcia-Blanco, Gaddiel Galarza-Munoz, Simon G. Gregory, Farren B. S. Briggs, Lisa F. Barcellos, Shelton S. Bradrick, Irina Evsyukova, Dennis C. Ko
  • Publication number: 20180274033
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method, kits, and assays for identifying a human subject as having an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease, or a human subject with multiple sclerosis caused by elevated soluble Interleukin 7 receptor (sIL7R), by obtaining a biological sample and detecting or measuring in the biological sample an amount of a soluble Interleukin-7 receptor (sIL7R) and an amount of an RNA Helicase DDX39B, whereby a lower expression of DDX39B and a higher secretion of sIL7R identifies the subject from which the biological sample was obtained as having an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease, when compared to a human subject not having an autoimmune disease. The present invention also includes a method of modifying a treating of subjects based on the lower expression of RNA Helicase DDX39B alone or in combination with an increase in sIL7R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicants: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Duke University, Case Western Reserve University, University Of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Mariano A. Garcia-Blanco, Gaddiel Galarza-Munoz, Simon G. Gregory, Farren B.S. Briggs, Lisa F. Barcellos, Shelton S. Bradrick, Irina Evsyukova, Dennis C. Ko
  • Patent number: 9699576
    Abstract: A system for hearing assistance devices to assist hearing aid fitting applied to individual differences in hearing impairment. The system is also usable for assisting fitting and use of hearing assistance devices for listeners of music. The method uses a subjective space approach to reduce the dimensionality of the fitting problem and a non-linear regression technology to interpolate among hearing aid parameter settings. This listener-driven method provides not only a technique for preferred aid fitting, but also information on individual differences and the effects of gain compensation on different musical styles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: David Wessel, Eric Battenberg, Andrew Schmeder, Kelly Fitz, Brent Edwards
  • Patent number: 8948427
    Abstract: A system for hearing assistance devices to assist hearing aid fitting applied to individual differences in hearing impairment. The system is also usable for assisting fitting and use of hearing assistance devices for listeners of music. The method uses a subjective space approach to reduce the dimensionality of the fitting problem and a non-linear regression technology to interpolate among hearing aid parameter settings. This listener-driven method provides not only a technique for preferred aid fitting, but also information on individual differences and the effects of gain compensation on different musical styles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: David Wessel, Eric Battenberg, Andrew Schmeder, Kelly Fitz, Brent Edwards
  • Publication number: 20150004248
    Abstract: A method for generating a non-thermal plasma having predetermined ozone concentration includes: providing an at least approximately closed volume as a reaction region; activating a plasma source and generating a non-thermal plasma in the reaction region. The plasma is held in the reaction region at least until a predetermined ozone concentration is reached or the ozone concentration falls below a predetermined upper limit for the ozone concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicants: University of California, Berkeley, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V.
    Inventors: Gregor Morfill, Tetsuji Shimizu, Julia Zimmermann, Yang-Fang Li, Yukinori Sakiyama, David Graves
  • Patent number: 8379212
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an innovative plasmonic droplet including a droplet of fluid, a detection-target material which is in the droplet of fluid, and a nanoplasmon probe which is on a surface of the droplet of fluid and/or in the droplet of fluid. The plasmonic droplet may be applied for plasmon based optical sensing techniques, for example, for ultrasensitive analysis of bacteria, pathogen, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Sogang University, University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Taewook Kang, Luke P. Lee, Yeonho Choi, Younggeun Park
  • Patent number: 8263410
    Abstract: Disclosed is an innovative method for detecting metal ions based on selective plasmonic resonance energy transfer between metal-ligand complexes and a single nanoplasmonic particle as a probe. The selective plasmonic resonance energy transfer occurs if a resonance frequency matching condition between the single nanoplasmonic particle and the metal-ligand complexes is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignees: Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Sogang University, University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Taewook Kang, Luke P. Lee, Yeonho Choi, Younggeun Park
  • Patent number: 8135138
    Abstract: A system for hearing assistance devices to assist hearing aid fitting applied to individual differences in hearing impairment. The system is also usable for assisting fitting and use of hearing assistance devices for listeners of music. The method uses a subjective space approach to reduce the dimensionality of the fitting problem and a non-linear regression technology to interpolate among hearing aid parameter settings. This listener-driven method provides not only a technique for preferred aid fitting, but also information on individual differences and the effects of gain compensation on different musical styles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: David Wessel, Eric Battenberg, Andrew Schmeder, Kelly Fitz, Brent Edwards
  • Patent number: 8116959
    Abstract: A system and method of vehicular wireless communication over a Dedicated Short Range Communication service band is provided. The system includes a vehicle having a navigation means, a processor, and a communication means for transmitting a message via a wireless communications link. The system includes a control channel for communication a safety communication and a service channel for communicating a non-safety communication. The control channel is subdivided into a contention-free period having a safety exchange interval of time for transmitting a safety communication and a contention period having a non-safety service interval of time for transmitting a non-safety communication. The system further includes an access point in communication with the vehicle via the communications link within region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Laberteaux, Tony K. Mak, Raja Sengupta
  • Patent number: 8101449
    Abstract: A process for altering the thermoelectric properties of an electrically conductive material is provided. The process includes providing an electrically conducting material and a substrate. The electrically conducting material is brought into contact with the substrate. A thermal gradient can be applied to the electrically conducting material and a voltage applied to the substrate. In this manner, the electrical conductivity, the thermoelectric power and/or the thermal conductivity of the electrically conductive material can be altered and the figure of merit increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Wenjie Liang, Allon Hochbaum, Melissa Fardy, Minjuan Zhang, Peidong Yang
  • Publication number: 20110249267
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an innovative plasmonic droplet including a droplet of fluid, a detection-target material which is in the droplet of fluid, and a nanoplasmon probe which is on a surface of the droplet of fluid and/or in the droplet of fluid. The plasmonic droplet may be applied for plasmon based optical sensing techniques, for example, for ultrasensitive analysis of bacteria, pathogen, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicants: University of California, Berkeley, Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Sogang University
    Inventors: Taewook KANG, Luke P. LEE, Yeonho CHOI, Younggeun PARK
  • Patent number: 7983841
    Abstract: A system and method of vehicular wireless communication over a Dedicated Short Range Communication service band is provided. The system includes a vehicle having a navigation means, a processor, and a communication means for transmitting a message via a wireless communications link. The system includes a control channel for communicating a safety message and a service channel for communicating a non-safety message. The control channel is subdivided into a contention-free period having a safety exchange interval and a contention period having a non-safety service interval. The system further includes a dedicated group manager that partitions the vehicles into groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Laberteaux, Tony K. Mak, Raja Sengupta
  • Patent number: 7906084
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing, controlling the shape and size of, Pb-chalcogenide nanoparticles. The method includes preparing a lead (Pb) precursor containing Pb and a carboxylic acid dissolved in a hydrocarbon solution and preparing a chalcogen element precursor containing a chalcogen element dissolved in a hydrocarbon solution. The amount of Pb and chalcogen in the respective precursor affords for a predetermined Pb:chalcogen element ratio to be present when the Pb precursor is mixed with the chalcogen element precursor. The Pb precursor is mixed with the chalcogen element precursor to form a Pb-chalcogen mixture in such a manner that Pb-chalcogenide nanoparticle nucleation does not occur. A nucleation and growth solution containing a surfactant is also prepared by heating the solution to a nucleation temperature sufficient to nucleate nanoparticles when the Pb-chalcogen element mixture is added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Taleb Mokari, Minjuan Zhang, Peidong Yang
  • Publication number: 20110026024
    Abstract: Disclosed is an innovative method for detecting metal ions based on selective plasmonic resonance energy transfer between metal-ligand complexes and a single nanoplasmonic particle as a probe. The selective plasmonic resonance energy transfer occurs if a resonance frequency matching condition between the single nanoplasmonic particle and the metal-ligand complexes is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicants: Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Sogang University, University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Taewook Kang, Luke P. Lee, Yeonho Choi, Younggeun Park
  • Publication number: 20100238085
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a waveguide antenna structure and a method of manufacture. The waveguide antenna structure can include a non-metallic substrate having a waveguide channel extending along a first direction and an inlet channel extending along a second direction. The inlet channel intersects with the waveguide channel and both channels are at least partially coated with a metallic material. The waveguide channel can have a generally U-shaped cross-section with an open side that is at partially enclosed by a slot plate that is attached to the non-metallic substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Michael Yiin-kuen Fuh, Alexandros Margomenos, Liwei Lin
  • Publication number: 20100235403
    Abstract: Methods and systems for journal peer review particularly for managing online peer review transactions over a network or communications medium such as via the Internet. In specific embodiments, that system minimizes or eliminates the need for most participants to remember and/or enter any login or password information. In specific embodiments, a majority of user interactions are prompted by email or text messages that allow for easier user access and acceptance. In specific embodiments, active links are distributed with each message for easy user access. In specific embodiments, automatic conflict checking is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Mathematical Science Publishers Department of Mathematics University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Paulo Ney de Souza, Robion C. Kirby
  • Publication number: 20090138196
    Abstract: A system and method of vehicular wireless communication over a Dedicated Short Range Communication service band is provided. The system includes a vehicle having a navigation means, a processor, and a communication means for transmitting a message via a wireless communications link. The system includes a control channel for communicating a safety communication and a service channel for communicating a non-safety communication. The control channel is subdivided into a contention-free period having a group management interval, a service announcement interval and a safety exchange interval and a contention period having a non-safety service interval. The system further includes an integrated coordinating access point that operates in both the control channel and service channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicants: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America,, University of California, Berkeley
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Laberteaux
  • Publication number: 20080295762
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing, controlling the shape and size oft Pb-chalcogenide nanoparticles. The method includes preparing a Pb (Pb) precursor containing Pb and a carboxylic acid dissolved in a hydrocarbon solution and preparing a chalcogen element precursor containing a chalcogen element dissolved in a hydrocarbon solution. The amount of Pb and chalcogen in the respective precursor affords for a predetermined Pb:chalcogen element ratio to be present when the Pb precursor is mixed with the chalcogen element precursor. The Pb precursor is mixed with the chalcogen element precursor to form a Pb-chalcogen mixture in such a manner that Pb-chalcogenide nanoparticle nucleation does not occur. A nucleation and growth solution containing a surfactant is also prepared by heating the solution to a nucleation temperature sufficient to nucleate nanoparticles when the Pb-chalcogen element mixture is added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicants: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., University of California, Berkeley
    Inventors: Taleb Mokari, Minjuan Zhang, Peidong Yang