Patents by Inventor Ann Lee

Ann Lee 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).

  • Publication number: 20160154959
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for real time communication with expression of personal emotions at the same time via instant messages and graphical representation in a simple minimised workflow. This technology enables users to easily convey their message and express their emotions at the time of conveyance of the message via instant messages more effectively as well as a more precise and accurate reflection of the users' emotions and moods at the time of communication via instant messages. This invention seeks to overcome the limitations of communication via instant messages currently whereby users are not able to convey their message and express their emotions at the time of conveyance of the message at the same time accurately and in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Banff Cyber Technologies Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: King West Matthias CHIN, Wee Ann LEE, Hwee Hong TAN
  • Publication number: 20150286723
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for identifying dominant entity categories associated with target entities. A target entity is received and plural data sources are utilized to determine entity categories of which the target entity is a member and an initial confidence score for each of the entity categories. Each initial confidence score represents the likelihood that the associated entity category is a dominant category for the target entity. At least one data source includes information pertaining to plural entities arranged in a graph-based ontology that includes identifiers of respective entity categories of which the subject entities are members. Graph-based confidence score propagation is then utilized to incorporate information regarding entities determined to be related to the target entity and accolades associated with the target entity to alter the initial confidence scores provided for various entity categories of which the target entity is a member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: WALTER SUN, HUNG-AN CHANG, JINGFENG LI, ANN LEE
  • Publication number: 20150140125
    Abstract: Synergistic cancer therapy drug combinations include therapeutically effective amounts of at least one chemotherapeutic drug or agent with a fortified decoction dosage form comprising from about 10 mg to about 6,000 mg each of ?-sitosterol, isovanillin, and linolenic acid. The decoction dosage preferably includes plant extract(s) of the genus Arum fortified with effective amounts of ?-sitosterol, isovanillin, and linolenic acid not derived from the plant. The combination may be in various forms including aqueous dispersions, gels, ampules, powders, capsules, pills, or tablets, and are normally administered orally to patients. The anticancer combinations have therapeutic effects on cancerous tissue which are greater than the sum of the individual therapeutic effects of the fortified decoction dosage form and the at least one chemotherapeutic agent on the cancerous tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Gene H. Zaid, Thomas W. Burgoyne, Lisa Stehno-Bittel, Mary Ann Lee-Stanislav
  • Publication number: 20150132741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds for use in the control of extraction procedures, particular in connection with nucleic acid material for use in PCR and more preferably real time PCR (quantitative PCR), The extraction control according to the present invention is based on non-pathogenic bacterial material which can be produced at low cost, in large quantities and which has good stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: VELA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Ann Lee Ling, Xi Li
  • Publication number: 20150112960
    Abstract: Systems and/or methods for searching and aggregating internet web page updates. The system and/or method may further allow for customization of topics to update. Additionally, social media aspects of the system and/or method may allow for voting and commenting as well as sharing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Markson, Krishna Srinivasan, Nicholas Sorrentino, Ann Lee Richards, Rich Skrenta, Gregory B. Lindahl
  • Publication number: 20150093749
    Abstract: The present invention relates to assays, diagnostic kits and methods for real-time PCR detection of S. pyogenes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Ann Lee Ling
  • Publication number: 20100050820
    Abstract: The Dual Ratchet Mechanism will eliminate the need to use a single socket head and rotate back and forth between two hex nuts or other fastening devices that need simultaneous tightening or loosening. This Dual Ratchet Mechanism and Dual Ratchet Mechanism with fixed handle or torque-adjusting handle will increase productivity and technique. The Dual Ratchet Mechanism or Dual Ratchet Dual Ratchet Mechanism with fixed handle or torque-adjusting handle will eliminate the need to tighten the clamp twice, reducing repetitive motion for the user and possibly reducing injury for the user. The Dual Ratchet Mechanism or Dual Ratchet Mechanism with fixed handle or torque adjusting handle resourcefully reduces labor costs by cutting time and the work effort in half.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Maria Elena Coronado, Vonda Ann Lee
  • Patent number: 7573988
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system is provided, including a network consisting of the Internet, PSTN, and CATV network. The network is connected to multiple users' client systems, and also to multiple service provider systems. Each user has a user profile stored in a User Preference Database, while each service provider has service parameters defining the type of its service stored in a Service Database, both of which are connected to the network. The system further includes a Gatekeeper Server, which establishes voice communication among the client systems and the service provider systems. In operation, upon receiving a user's request for service, the Gatekeeper Server identifies one or more service providers whose service parameters match the user's request for service and the user's profile. Upon the user's selection of one such service provider, the Gatekeeper server automatically selects and establishes a preferred mode of voice connection between the user and the selected service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: DynaLab Inc.
    Inventors: Fisher Chen-yin Lee, Ann Lee, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20080118970
    Abstract: A process for purifying virus particles, especially recombinant adenovirus vector particles, is presented. The process relies on various combinations of cell lysis, detergent-based precipitation of host cell contaminants away from the virus, depth filtration or centrifugation, ultrafiltration, nuclease digestion and chromatography to robustly and economically produce highly purified product. This process results in contaminating DNA levels which are consistently below detectable levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: John Konz, Ann Lee, Chi To, Aaron Goerke
  • Publication number: 20070260507
    Abstract: A facility for creating promotional funds for a purveyor of consumer goods is described. The facility receives user input specifying fund attributes to be shared by promotional funds to be created. For each of a plurality of accounts of the purveyor, the facility creates a promotional fund having the specified attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Yee-Ann Lee, Rahul Viswanathan, Jun Gao, Rajani Yelkur
  • Publication number: 20060004753
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and computer system for representing a dataset comprising N documents by computing a diffusion geometry of the dataset comprising at least a plurality of diffusion coordinates. The present method and system stores a number of diffusion coordinates, wherein the number is linear in proportion to N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Coifman, Andreas Coppi, Frank Geshwind, Stephane Lafon, Ann Lee, Mauro Maggioni, Frederick Warner, Steven Zucker, William Fateley
  • Publication number: 20050286711
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system is provided, including a network consisting of the Internet, PSTN, and CATV network. The network is connected to multiple users' client systems, and also to multiple service provider systems. Each user has a user profile stored in a User Preference Database, while each service provider has service parameters defining the type of its service stored in a Service Database, both of which are connected to the network. The system further includes a Gatekeeper Server, which establishes voice communication among the client systems and the service provider systems. In operation, upon receiving a user's request for service, the Gatekeeper Server identifies one or more service providers whose service parameters match the user's request for service and the user's profile. Upon the user's selection of one such service provider, the Gatekeeper server automatically selects and establishes a preferred mode of voice connection between the user and the selected service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Fisher Lee, Ann Lee, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20050196854
    Abstract: A process for purifying virus particles, especially recombinant adenovirus vector particles, is presented. The process relies on various combinations of cell lysis, detergent-based precipitation of host cell contaminants away from the virus, depth filtration or centrifugation, ultrafiltration, nuclease digestion and chromatography to robustly and economically produce highly purified product. This process results in contaminating DNA levels which are consistently below detectable levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: John Konz, Ann Lee, Chi To, Aaron Goerke
  • Publication number: 20050153420
    Abstract: A process for purifying virus particles, especially recombinant adenovirus vector particles, is presented. The process relies on various combinations of cell lysis, detergent-based precipitation of host cell contaminants away from the virus, depth filtration or centrifugation, ultrafiltration, nuclease digestion and chromatography to robustly and economically produce highly purified product. This process results in contaminating DNA levels which are consistently below detectable levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: John Konz Jr., Ann Lee, Chin To, Aaron Goerke
  • Publication number: 20050108406
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system, and software for dynamically generating a customized menu page on a display of a client system coupled to a network, such as the Internet. The menu page includes a number of selectable icons, each associated with a particular Web site, service, Web guide channel, etc., that the user is likely to wish to access. The menu page is “customized” in the sense that each menu page is generated based on each user's network log history and preferences, as stored in a user preference database, so as to present only those information sources/services that he/she would want to access. The menu is “dynamically” generated in the sense that the user preference database is constantly updated so as to present a menu page that reflects the user's most recent preferences and history.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Fisher Lee, Ann Lee
  • Patent number: 6845502
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method, and program for producing an executable file for execution by a computer. The computer receives a plurality of programming language statements comprising a source program and translates the source program into an object module. The object module includes a symbol reference, a symbol definition, attribute information for the symbol reference derived from the language, and attribute information for the symbol definition derived from the language statements. The computer binds the object modules into a program object and resolves in the program object an external symbol reference in the object module with an external symbol definition in another object module. The attribute information is available when binding object modules into the program object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Leona Dryden Baumgart, John Robert Ehrman, Barbara Ann Lee, Richard E. Lee
  • Patent number: D504422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Kelley Ann Lee, Andrew Gartrell
  • Patent number: D509586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Teresa Ann Lee
  • Patent number: D519113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Kelley Ann Lee, Andrew Gartrell
  • Patent number: D556164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Dry, Thomas Arbisi, Andrew Gartrell, Kelley Ann Lee