Patents by Inventor A. Rao

A. Rao has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • MOBILE DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-STEP ACTIVITIES
    Publication number: 20140120868
    Abstract: An multistep guided system for mobile devices that facilitates the creation and dissemination of multistep guided activities from a source computer/device to a plurality of other recipient mobile devices, wherein the multistep guided activities is disseminated to the recipient mobile devices in a form that is compatible with the capabilities of the respective recipient mobile devices. The audio guided system comprises the source computer/device, the plurality of other recipient mobile devices and a server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: BINDU RAMA RAO
  • SCORING MODEL METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140122356
    Abstract: Techniques for evaluating suitability of one or more candidates for a job. The techniques include: obtaining at least one value associated with at least one credential of at least one candidate for a job, obtaining credential value preferences associated with the job, the credential value preferences specifying at least one preferred value for the at least one credential, and calculating at least one talent score of the at least one candidate based at least in part on the at least one value of the at least one credential of the at least one candidate and the credential value preferences associated with the job.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Zlemma, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashwin Rao
  • SCORING MODEL METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140122359
    Abstract: Techniques for computing a talent score of a candidate for a job, the candidate having at least one of a primary set of credentials and at least one of a secondary set of credentials, the job being associated with credential value preferences for at least some of the primary and secondary set of credentials. The techniques include: calculating a primary credentials score of the candidate based at least in part on at least one first value of the at least one first credential and the credential value preferences, calculating at least one secondary score of the candidate based at least in part on at least one second value of the at least one second credential and the credential value preferences, and calculating a talent score of the candidate for the job based at least in part on the primary credentials score and the at least one secondary score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Zlemma, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashwin Rao
  • TECHNOLOGY FOR NETWORK COMMUNICATION BY A COMPUTER SYSTEM USING AT LEAST TWO COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS
    Publication number: 20140119174
    Abstract: A network adapter has a first and second virtual local area network (“VLAN”) device configured on each of first and second physical ports of the network adapter. The second VLAN devices are configured as a logically bonded, virtual device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mel Mehrdad Bakhshi, Philip Kunsik Cho, Vinit Jain, Mladen Kovacevic, Pandu Ranga Rao Mutyala, David Ross Willoughby
  • ANALYSIS OF EX VIVO CELLS FOR DISEASE STATE DETECTION AND THERAPEUTIC AGENT SELECTION AND MONITORING
    Publication number: 20140123347
    Abstract: Described herein is the analysis of nanomechanical characteristics of cells. In particular, changes in certain local nanomechanical characteristics of ex vivo human cells can correlate with presence of a human disease, such as cancer, as well as a particular stage of progression of the disease. Also, for human patients that are administered with a therapeutic agent, changes in local nanomechanical characteristics of ex vivo cells collected from the patients can correlate with effectiveness of the therapeutic agent in terms of impeding or reversing progression of the disease. By exploiting this correlation, systems and related methods can be advantageously implemented for disease state detection and therapeutic agent selection and monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: James K. Gimzewski, Sarah E. Cross, Yusheng Jin, Jianyu Rao
  • METHOD FOR NETWORK COMMUNICATION BY A COMPUTER SYSTEM USING AT LEAST TWO COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS
    Publication number: 20140119380
    Abstract: A network adapter has a first and second virtual local area network (“VLAN”) device configured on each of first and second physical ports of the network adapter. The second VLAN devices are configured as a logically bonded, virtual device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mel Mehrdad Bakhshi, Philip Kunsik Cho, Vinit Jain, Mladen Kovacevic, Pandu Ranga Rao Mutyala, David Ross Willoughby
  • Method and apparatus for monitoring alteration of flow characteristics in a liquid sample
    Publication number: 20140116894
    Abstract: A device for measuring blood coagulation time is formed from a first substrate; a second substrate; a spacer layer disposed between the first and second substrates, said spacer layer having an opening formed therein defining a sample receiving chamber, a vented sink chamber, and an elongated reservoir forming a conduit for liquid movement between the sample receiving chamber and the sink chamber; a first electrode disposed on the first substrate, said first electrode being exposed in the reservoir portion through a first opening in the spacer layer; and a second electrode disposed on the second substrate, said second electrode being exposed in the reservoir portion through a second opening in the spacer layer. The device of the invention is used in combination with an apparatus that is connected to the first and second electrodes for measuring current flow between the first and second electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: AgaMatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Harding, Sridhar G. Iyengar, Ha Nguyen, Richard Williams, Anoop Rao
  • PROVIDING IMAGES WITH ZOOMSPOTS
    Publication number: 20140118405
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for providing images having zoomspots are provided. In embodiments, an interactive image is provided. Such an interactive image includes a zoomspot that, if selected, results in a magnified portion of the interactive image corresponding with the zoomspot. Subsequently, an indication of a selection of the zoomspot is received. In response thereto, the magnified portion of the interactive image corresponding with the zoomspot is automatically presented. The magnified portion can be presented in accordance with a predetermined location of the interactive image and a predetermined quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: RAJEEV KUMAR CHAND, FAISAL NASIM, ANDRES DE VIVANCO CASTRO MENDIVIL, SANDER MARTIJN VIEGERS, SHREE LAKSHMI JAYACHANDRA RAO
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR AUTOMATICALLY DECODING UPLINK DATA
    Publication number: 20140119213
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for decoding uplink control information are disclosed. According to one method, bit widths for possible valid configurations of uplink control information parameters are stored. Uplink data generated by receiving uplink data generated by at least one user equipment (UE) or simulated UE is received. The uplink data is decoded by iteratively utilizing the bit widths for the possible valid configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: IXIA
    Inventor: Prasada Rao Devarasetty
  • MEMORY DEVICE WITH CONTROL CIRCUITRY FOR GENERATING A RESET SIGNAL IN READ AND WRITE MODES OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20140119130
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory array comprising a plurality of memory cells, a plurality of sense amplifiers configured to sense data stored in the memory cells of the memory array, a dummy wordline coupled to respective enable inputs of the sense amplifiers, a dummy wordline return, a dummy bitline, a dummy sense amplifier having an input coupled to the dummy bitline, and control circuitry coupled to the output of the dummy sense amplifier and the dummy wordline return. The control circuitry has a first configuration for generating a reset signal based at least in part on a signal at the output of the dummy sense amplifier in a read mode of operation, and has a second configuration different than the first configuration for generating the reset signal based at least in part on a signal on the dummy wordline return in a write mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: LSI Corporation
    Inventors: Manish Trivedi, Setti Shanmukheswara Rao, Ankur Goel
  • SCORING MODEL METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140122360
    Abstract: Techniques for computing a talent score of a candidate for a job. The techniques include: obtaining a first value for a first credential of a candidate for a job, wherein the first credential is indicative of the candidate's knowledge/skill in a first credential area, obtaining credential value preferences associated with the job, wherein the credential value preferences indicate at least one preferred value for at least one credential in a second credential area different from the first credential area, and calculating a talent score of the candidate at least in part by calculating a score for the first credential based at least in part on the first value, the credential value preferences, and a hierarchy of credential areas comprising the first credential area and the second credential area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Zlemma, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashwin Rao
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING AN ELECTRONIC TRIP DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140117995
    Abstract: An electronic trip device is described that includes a test current generator and a leakage current detection circuit. The test current generator is coupled to a conductor and configured to provide a test current having a magnitude to the conductor in response to a selection to test the electronic trip device. The conductor is a line conductor or a neutral conductor. The leakage current detection circuit is configured to detect a current difference between the neutral conductor and the line conductor. The leakage current detection circuit is configured to provide, in response to the selection to test the electronic trip device, a tripless error indication if the detected current difference is less than a first threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Srinath Rao Topucharla, Chandrashekar Nagawaram, Alok Kumar Bharati, Craig Benjamin Williams, Rajani Karra
  • SCORING MODEL METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140122358
    Abstract: Techniques for recommending at least one credential to a candidate. The techniques include: identifying a plurality of credentials a candidate for a job does not possess, the plurality of credentials including a first credential, calculating, using at least one processor, a first talent score of the candidate based at least in part on at least one credential possessed by the candidate, the first credential, and credential value preferences for the job, and identifying the first credential as a credential to recommend to the candidate to obtain, when the first talent score is greater, by a threshold amount, than a talent score of the candidate calculated using only the credentials that the candidate possesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Zlemma, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashwin Rao
  • COPPER HILLOCK PREVENTION WITH HYDROGEN PLASMA TREATMENT IN A DEDICATED CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20140117545
    Abstract: A copper layer is formed without copper hillocks. Embodiments includes providing a copper layer above a substrate, planarizing the copper layer, performing hydrogen (H2) plasma treatment on the copper layer in a first chamber, and forming a barrier layer over the copper layer in a second chamber, different from the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Pte. Ltd
    Inventors: Huang LIU, Xuesong Rao, Zheng Zou, Alex See, Lup San Leong, Liang Li, Chim Seng Seet
  • HIDDEN REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR IMPROVED VISIBILITY
    Publication number: 20140117735
    Abstract: A seat assembly including a head restraint for a vehicle seat that can be raised and lowered depending on the presence or absence of a seat occupant is disclosed. The seat assembly includes a seat having a seat base and seat back and head restraint selectively movable between a stowed position and an upright position. The seat assembly further includes a head restraint motion assembly connecting the seat back and the head restraint and a sensor operatively associated with either or both of the seat base and the seat back for sensing an occupant. The head restraint includes at least one head restraint post connecting the head restraint to the head restraint motion assembly. The head restraint motion assembly includes a drive motor attached to a motor shaft that is attached to the head restraint post(s). A locking arrangement is provided to maintain the head restraint in its upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Mangala M. Jayasuriya, Jialiang Le
  • SCORING MODEL METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140122357
    Abstract: Techniques for evaluating suitability of a candidate for a plurality of jobs. The techniques include: obtaining at least one value associated with at least one credential of a candidate, obtaining credential value preferences for each one of a plurality jobs, wherein the credential value preferences for each one job in the plurality of jobs indicate at least one preferred value for the at least one credential, and calculating, using at least one processor, a talent score of the candidate for each one of a plurality of jobs based at least in part on the at least one value of the at least one credential of the candidate and the credential value preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Zlemma, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashwin Rao
  • Method of isolating human neuroepithelial precursor cells from human fetal tissue
    Patent number: 8709807
    Abstract: A method for isolating human neuroepithelial precursor cells from human fetal tissue by culturing the human fetal cells in fibroblast growth factor and chick embryo extract and immunodepleting from the cultured human fetal cells any cells expressing A2B5, NG2 and eNCAM is provided. In addition, methods for transplanting these cells into an animal are provided. Animals models transplanted with these human neuroepithelial precursor cells and methods for monitoring survival, proliferation, differentiation and migration of the cells in the animal model via detection of human specific markers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Margot Mayer-Proschel, Mahendra S. Rao, Patrick A. Tresco, Darin J. Messina
  • Systems and methods for online search recirculation and query categorization
    Patent number: 8712999
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating online search results includes receiving, over the Internet, referring URL data including a query, and a network site ID for a network site that was visited based on third party search engine analysis of the query; generating indexed query and network site data based on the received referring URL data and network site; receiving a new query from a user; determining a network site relevant to the new query based on the indexed query and network site data; and displaying to the user a link to the network site. Systems for generating online search results are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Holsman, Vaijanath N. Rao
  • Unified recovery
    Patent number: 8713364
    Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for restoring data. In some embodiments, this includes determining an object to be recovered to a client, recovering at least a first portion of the object from a local resource, and recovering at least a second portion of the object from a first remote resource. In some embodiments, this may include recovering at least a third portion of the object from a second remote resource. In some embodiments, the first remote resource may be a backup server, and the second remote resource may be an other client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Dutch, Christopher Hercules Claudatos, Mandavilli Navneeth Rao
  • Protein kinase C inhibitors and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8710223
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compounds which are useful as inhibitors of protein kinase C (PKC) and are thus useful for treating a variety of diseases and disorders that are mediated or sustained through the activity of PKC. This disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sacha Holland, Rao Kolluri, Salvador Alvarez, Matthew Duncton, Rajinder Singh, Jing Zhang, Esteban Masuda