Patents by Inventor Benjamin Vincent
Benjamin Vincent 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).
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Patent number: 9738610Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoon, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoon. The fungus may be a Candida species, Aspergillus species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan cytochrome b and/or fungal or protozoan Hsp90. The present invention also provides synthetic methods of the inventive compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignees: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, The Broad Institute, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Benjamin Vincent, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist, Willmen Youngsaye, Stephen L. Buchwald, Jean-Baptiste Langlois, Partha P. Nag, Amal Ting, Barbara J. Morgan, Benito Munoz, Sivaraman Dandapani, Bruce Tidor, Raja R. Srinivas
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Patent number: 9690924Abstract: Two-factor authentication can be provided transparently to a user by virtue of proof information available at a mobile communication device. For example, after an access request for a service is sent, an authentication code can be intercepted from a responsive incoming message. The technologies can incorporate a cost proof as part of a cost optimization. Other features such as obfuscation and separate channels can be incorporated into the technologies to provide a superior user experience while implementing superior security.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Marc McClure, Ran Michaely, Geir Olsen, Benjamin Vincent
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Patent number: 9654632Abstract: An apparatus, method and non-transitory computer readable medium for generating a graphical representation to motivate a plurality of employees in a call center are disclosed. For example, the apparatus includes a display comprising a plurality of pixels, wherein each one of the plurality of pixels represents one or more of the plurality of employees, a computer-readable medium storing the graphical representation and a processor in communication with the display and the computer-readable medium, wherein the processor receives an indication from an endpoint device of one of the plurality of employees when the one of the plurality of employees achieves a call center objective and the processor causes a pixel of the plurality of pixels associated with the one of the plurality of employees to turn on in accordance with the graphical representation, wherein the graphical representation comprises a pixel art shape.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Francois Ragnet, Yves Hoppenot, Benjamin Vincent Hanrahan, Stefania Castellani, Frederic Somat
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Patent number: 9648002Abstract: Embodiments are directed to validating the identity of a user. In one scenario, a computer system determines that a login account has been created for a user, where the creation includes generation of a first identifier for the user based on a user's determined location at the time of account creation. The computer system next receives a login attempt from the user that includes a second, different identifier and one or more login credentials. The computer system then determines the location from which the login attempt was received and, using the second identifier and the determined login location, identifies the user account corresponding to the user. The computer system further authenticates the user upon determining that the second identifier and login location match the first identifier.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Narender Chauhan, Benjamin Vincent, Tarek B. Kamel, Daniel Castro
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Publication number: 20170040168Abstract: Disclosed are methods and mask structures for epitaxially growing substantially defect-free semiconductor material. In some embodiments, mask structure includes a first level defining a first trench extending through the first level, wherein a bottom of the first trench is defined by a semiconductor substrate, and a second level on top of the first level, wherein the second level defines a plurality of second trenches positioned at a non-zero angle with respect to the first trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: IMECInventors: Benjamin Vincent, Voon Yew Thean, Liesbeth Witters
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Publication number: 20160376889Abstract: According to some embodiments, a tie-bolt support assembly is provided which includes a support spring for engagement with both the tie-bolt and a rotor assembly to maintain a load path between the tie-bolt and the rotor assembly while also allowing for axial movement of the tie-bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Vincent RAWE, Robert C. VON DER ESCH, Jason Francis PEPI, David William CRALL
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Patent number: 9476143Abstract: Disclosed are methods and mask structures for epitaxially growing substantially defect-free semiconductor material. In some embodiments, the method may comprise providing a substrate comprising a first crystalline material, where the first crystalline material has a first lattice constant; providing a mask structure on the substrate, where the mask structure comprises a first level comprising a first opening extending through the first level (where a bottom of the first opening comprises the substrate), and a second level on top of the first level, where the second level comprises a plurality of second trenches positioned at a non-zero angle with respect to the first opening. The method may further comprise epitaxially growing a second crystalline material on the bottom of the first opening, where the second crystalline material has a second lattice constant different than the first lattice constant and defects in the second crystalline material are trapped in the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: IMECInventors: Benjamin Vincent, Voon Yew Thean, Liesbeth Witters
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Publication number: 20160300972Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for providing efficient direction of light to a photodetector with a tapered waveguide structure. In an embodiment, a taper structure of a semiconductor device comprises a substantially single crystalline silicon. A buried oxide underlies and adjoins the monocrystalline silicon of the taper structure, and a polycrystalline Si is disposed under the buried oxide. During operation of the semiconductor device light is redirected in the taper structure and received via a first side of a Germanium photodetector. In another embodiment, one or more mirror structures positioned on a far side of the Germanium photodetector may provide for a portion of the light to be reflected back to the Germanium photodetector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Vincent, Avi Feshali
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Publication number: 20160234388Abstract: An apparatus, method and non-transitory computer readable medium for generating a graphical representation to motivate a plurality of employees in a call center are disclosed. For example, the apparatus includes a display comprising a plurality of pixels, wherein each one of the plurality of pixels represents one or more of the plurality of employees, a computer-readable medium storing the graphical representation and a processor in communication with the display and the computer-readable medium, wherein the processor receives an indication from an endpoint device of one of the plurality of employees when the one of the plurality of employees achieves a call center objective and the processor causes a pixel of the plurality of pixels associated with the one of the plurality of employees to turn on in accordance with the graphical representation, wherein the graphical representation comprises a pixel art shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Francois Ragnet, Yves Hoppenot, Benjamin Vincent Hanrahan, Stefania Castellani, Frederic Somat
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Patent number: 9368498Abstract: A FinFET device and a method for manufacturing a FinFET device is provided. An example device may comprise a substrate including at least two fin structures. Each of the at least two fin structures may be in contact with a source and drain region and each of the at least two fin structures may include a strain relaxed buffer (SRB) overlying and in contact with the substrate and an upper layer overlying and in contact with the SRB. The composition of the upper layer and the SRB may be selected such that the upper layer of a first fin structure is subjected to a first mobility enhancing strain in the as-grown state, the first mobility enhancing strain being applied in a longitudinal direction from the source region to the drain region and where at least an upper part of the upper layer of a second fin structure is strain-relaxed.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: IMECInventors: Geert Eneman, Benjamin Vincent, Voon Yew Thean
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Publication number: 20160164850Abstract: Embodiments are directed to validating the identity of a user. In one scenario, a computer system determines that a login account has been created for a user, where the creation includes generation of a first identifier for the user based on a user's determined location at the time of account creation. The computer system next receives a login attempt from the user that includes a second, different identifier and one or more login credentials. The computer system then determines the location from which the login attempt was received and, using the second identifier and the determined login location, identifies the user account corresponding to the user. The computer system further authenticates the user upon determining that the second identifier and login location match the first identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Narender Chauhan, Benjamin Vincent, Tarek B. Kamel, Daniel Castro
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Publication number: 20160105559Abstract: Methods and systems determining customer satisfaction in a work environment via prescriptive analytics. Self-reported data related to the perception of an agent with respect to customer satisfaction in a work environment (e.g., a call center) can be collected via an interface (e.g., an agent dashboard) that allows the agent to enter the self-reported data regarding the customer satisfaction. The self-reported data can then be correlated with an actual customer satisfaction score associated with the agent to derive data indicative of an interaction between the agent and a customer(s). Feedback data can then be provided via the interface indicating a correctness of the self-reported data based on correlating the self-reported data with the actual customer satisfaction score.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Francois Ragnet, Stefania Castellani, Benjamin Vincent Hanrahan, Yves Hoppenot
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Publication number: 20160086125Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a metric-based competition in a work environment to increase productivity. Information related to a set of participants in a work environment can be received. One or more interfaces can be generated, which allow participants to input data for use in collaboratively defining key performance indicators associated with a proposed competition and based at least in part on the information related to the participants, so as to increase participant motivation by providing the participants with more agency and choice with respect to competitions in the work environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Vincent Hanrahan, Stefania Castellani, Tommaso Colombino, David Rozier
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Patent number: 9263528Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming fins. In an example embodiment, a method includes providing a substrate that includes at least two elongated structures separated by an isolation region. Each elongated structure comprises a semiconductor alloy of a first semiconductor material and a second semiconductor material, and a relaxed portion of the elongated structure includes the semiconductor alloy in a relaxed and substantially defect-free condition. The method further includes subjecting the substrate to a condensation-oxidation, such that each elongated structure forms a fin and an oxide layer. The fin includes a fin base portion formed of the semiconductor alloy and a fin top portion of the first semiconductor material in a strained condition. The fin top portion is formed by condensation of the first semiconductor material. The oxide layer includes an oxide of the second semiconductor material. The method further includes removing at least some of the oxide layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: IMECInventor: Benjamin Vincent
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Patent number: 9263263Abstract: Disclosed are methods for selective deposition of doped Group IV-Sn materials. In some embodiments, the method includes providing a patterned substrate comprising at least a first region and a second region, where the first region includes an exposed first semiconductor material and the second region includes an exposed insulator material, and performing at least two cycles of a grow-etch cyclic process. Each cycle includes depositing a doped Group IV-Tin (Sn) layer, where depositing the doped Group IV-Sn layer includes providing a Group IV precursor, a Sn precursor, and a dopant precursor, and using an etch gas to etch back the deposited doped Group IV-Sn layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: IMECInventors: Andriy Hikavyy, Benjamin Vincent, Roger Loo
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Publication number: 20160027777Abstract: A FinFET device and a method for manufacturing a FinFET device is provided. An example device may comprise a substrate including at least two fin structures. Each of the at least two fin structures may be in contact with a source and drain region and each of the at least two fin structures may include a strain relaxed buffer (SRB) overlying and in contact with the substrate and an upper layer overlying and in contact with the SRB. The composition of the upper layer and the SRB may be selected such that the upper layer of a first fin structure is subjected to a first mobility enhancing strain in the as-grown state, the first mobility enhancing strain being applied in a longitudinal direction from the source region to the drain region and where at least an upper part of the upper layer of a second fin structure is strain-relaxed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: IMEC VZWInventors: Geert ENEMAN, Benjamin VINCENT, Voon Yew THEAN
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Publication number: 20150353503Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoon, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoon. The fungus may be a Candida species, Aspergillus species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan cytochrome b and/or fungal or protozoan Hsp90. The present invention also provides synthetic methods of the inventive compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicants: WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Benjamin VINCENT, Luke WHITESELL, Susan L. LINQUIST, Willmen YOUNGSAYE, Stephen L. BUCHWALD, Jean-Baptiste LANGLOIS, Partha P. NAG, Amal TING, Barbara J. MORGAN, Benito MUNOZ, Sivaraman DANDAPANI, Bruce TIDOR, Raja R. SRINIVAS
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Publication number: 20150334564Abstract: Two-factor authentication can be provided transparently to a user by virtue of proof information available at a mobile communication device. For example, after an access request for a service is sent, an authentication code can be intercepted from a responsive incoming message. The technologies can incorporate a cost proof as part of a cost optimization. Other features such as obfuscation and separate channels can be incorporated into the technologies to provide a superior user experience while implementing superior security.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Marc McClure, Ran Michaely, Geir Olsen, Benjamin Vincent
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Patent number: 9171904Abstract: A FinFET device and a method for manufacturing a FinFET device is provided. An example device may comprise a substrate including at least two fin structures. Each of the at least two fin structures may be in contact with a source and drain region and each of the at least two fin structures may include a strain relaxed buffer (SRB) overlying and in contact with the substrate and an upper layer overlying and in contact with the SRB. The composition of the upper layer and the SRB may be selected such that the upper layer of a first fin structure is subjected to a first mobility enhancing strain in the as-grown state, the first mobility enhancing strain being applied in a longitudinal direction from the source region to the drain region and where at least an upper part of the upper layer of a second fin structure is strain-relaxed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: IMECInventors: Geert Eneman, Benjamin Vincent, Voon Yew Thean
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Publication number: 20150259298Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrate, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoan, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoan. The fungus may be a Candida species, Sacchawmyces species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan mitochondrial phosphate carrier protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicants: Whitehead Institute for biomedical Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Broad Institute, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Vincent, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist, Willmen Youngsaye, Stephen L. Buchwald, Jean-Baptiste Langlois, Jun Pu, Benito Munoz, Sivaraman Dandapani