Patents by Inventor Brian Lam
Brian Lam 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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Publication number: 20240108412Abstract: A catheter assembly is provided having a working lumen and a guide. The guide is configured to position a fragmentizing device within the working lumen. The guide is configured to prevent or minimize any unintended movement of a distal section of the fragmentizing device within the working lumen when the distal section of the fragmentizing device is positioned at a distal end of the working lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Matthew YUREK, Ling TONG, Brian Y. TACHIBANA, Thomas R. JENKINS, Calvin LAM, Ailee PHAM, Kejin WANG, Joseph CATANESE, III, Jee SHIN, Caralin Riva ADAIR, Andrew J. HUDSON
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Patent number: 11441321Abstract: A work platform includes a frame and a deck. The frame has a plurality of frame members that are interconnected. The frame members define a trough that extends a length of the frame and is configured to accommodate a refueling boom of an aircraft such that the refueling boom extends through the frame within the trough. The deck is mounted to the frame to provide a stand. The deck includes a first deck panel and a second deck panel spaced apart from each other to define an opening to the trough.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Joshua Patrick Fleming, Brian Lam
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Publication number: 20210095482Abstract: A work platform includes a frame and a deck. The frame has a plurality of frame members that are interconnected. The frame members define a trough that extends a length of the frame and is configured to accommodate a refueling boom of an aircraft such that the refueling boom extends through the frame within the trough. The deck is mounted to the frame to provide a stand. The deck includes a first deck panel and a second deck panel spaced apart from each other to define an opening to the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Joshua Patrick Fleming, Brian Lam
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Publication number: 20210081157Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems, software, and computer implemented methods for presenting information and/or services to a user. One example method includes establishing a user session between a computing device operated by an entity and a first user device operated by a customer of the entity. The first user device provides a first interface through which the customer participates in the user session. The method also includes determining, based at least on a complexity of first information to be provided to the customer, to change the first interface to a new interface. Further, the method includes selecting, based on the complexity of the first information, a new interface, where the new interface is provided by at least a second user device. Furthermore, the method includes implementing the new interface to facilitate for the customer to participate in the user session.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventor: Brian Lam
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Patent number: 9804120Abstract: Contemplated methods and devices comprise performing electrochemical sample analysis in a multiplexed electrochemical detector having reduced electrical cross-talk. The electrochemical detector includes electrodes that share a common lead from a plurality of leads. The sample, which may be a liquid sample, is introduced into one or more sample wells and a signal is applied to at least one of the electrodes. A response signal is measured while simultaneously applying a substantially fixed potential to each of a remainder of the plurality of leads.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: The Governing Council of the University of TorontoInventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward Hartley Sargent, Brian Lam
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Patent number: 9407896Abstract: Multi view images are generated with reduced flickering. A first depth map is generated from stereo images by stereo-matching. When stereo-matching is poor or varies too much from frame to frame, disparity fallback selects a second depth map that is generated from a single view without stereo-matching, preventing stereo-matching errors from producing visible artifacts or flickering. Flat or textureless regions can use the second depth map, while regions with good stereo-matching use the first depth map. Depth maps are generated with a one-frame delay and buffered. Low-cost temporal coherence reduces costs used for stereo-matching when the pixel location selected as the lowest-cost disparity is within a distance threshold of the same pixel in a last frame. Hybrid view synthesis uses forward mapping for smaller numbers of views, and backward mapping from the forward-mapping results for larger numbers of views. Rotated masks are generated on-the-fly for backward mapping.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company, LimitedInventors: Che Yuen Brian Lam, Wei Lun Alan Cheung
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Publication number: 20160077046Abstract: Contemplated methods and devices comprise performing electrochemical sample analysis in a multiplexed electrochemical detector having reduced electrical cross-talk. The electrochemical detector includes electrodes that share a common lead from a plurality of leads. The sample, which may be a liquid sample, is introduced into one or more sample wells and a signal is applied to at least one of the electrodes. A response signal is measured while simultaneously applying a substantially fixed potential to each of a remainder of the plurality of leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward Hartley Sargent, Brian Lam
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Publication number: 20150377831Abstract: Digital microfluidic devices, and methods for the control and fabrication thereof, and provided in which an integrated nanostructured electrodeposited electrode is provided such that the digital microfluidic array can be actuated to contact a droplet with the nanostructured electrodeposited electrode. In some embodiments, digital microfluidic devices are provided having an integrated electrochemical sensor, where the working electrode is provided in the form of a nanostructured electrodeposited electrode. Various methods of fabricating such integrated device are described, including methods that employ a lift-off process that exposes an underlying base electrode for the electrodeposition of a nanostructured electrodeposited electrode, while providing a hydrophobic surface for droplet transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Aaron R. Wheeler, Shana O. Kelley, Darius G. Rackus, Michael D.M. Dryden, Brian Lam
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Patent number: 9217179Abstract: Contemplated methods and devices comprise performing electrochemical sample analysis in a multiplexed electrochemical detector having reduced electrical cross-talk. The electrochemical detector includes electrodes that share a common lead from a plurality of leads. The sample, which may be a liquid sample, is introduced into one or more sample wells and a signal is applied to at least one of the electrodes. A response signal is measured while simultaneously applying a substantially fixed potential to each of a remainder of the plurality of leads.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: The Governing Council of the University of TorontoInventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward H. Sargent, Brian Lam
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Publication number: 20150293946Abstract: Cross database model datum access with semantic preservation is provided. Data stored in a database under a particular database model can typically be inaccessible or not interoperable with data stored in another database model. A first datum of a first database model is transformed to an interim datum of an interim database model while preserving the data semantics associated with the first datum. Further, the second datum can be transformed into a third datum associated with a third database model, again while preserving the semantics. As such, data in a first silo can be accessed in a different silo while retaining semantic relationships. Further, the use of an interim database can reduce the processing needed to accomplish transforms between a planarity of database models.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: City University of Hong KongInventors: Joseph Fong, Herbert Shiu, Kenneth Wong, Brian Lam
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Publication number: 20150269737Abstract: Multi view images are generated with reduced flickering. A first depth map is generated from stereo images by stereo-matching. When stereo-matching is poor or varies too much from frame to frame, disparity fallback selects a second depth map that is generated from a single view without stereo-matching, preventing stereo-matching errors from producing visible artifacts or flickering. Flat or textureless regions can use the second depth map, while regions with good stereo-matching use the first depth map. Depth maps are generated with a one-frame delay and buffered. Low-cost temporal coherence reduces costs used for stereo-matching when the pixel location selected as the lowest-cost disparity is within a distance threshold of the same pixel in a last frame. Hybrid view synthesis uses forward mapping for smaller numbers of views, and backward mapping from the forward-mapping results for larger numbers of views. Rotated masks are generated on-the-fly for backward mapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science & Technology Research Institute Company LimitedInventors: Che Yuen Brian LAM, Wei Lun Alan CHEUNG
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Publication number: 20130316340Abstract: Contemplated methods and devices comprise performing electrochemical sample analysis in a multiplexed electrochemical detector having reduced electrical cross-talk. The electrochemical detector includes electrodes that share a common lead from a plurality of leads. The sample, which may be a liquid sample, is introduced into one or more sample wells and a signal is applied to at least one of the electrodes. A response signal is measured while simultaneously applying a substantially fixed potential to each of a remainder of the plurality of leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward H. Sargent, Brian Lam
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Publication number: 20130006799Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Johnson LEONG, Matthew PRICE, Brian LAM, Desmond Ford JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20120271918Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Brian Shuster, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
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Publication number: 20120271919Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Brian Shuster, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
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Publication number: 20120259999Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system for the domain to the user computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Johnson LEONG, Matthew PRICE, Brian LAM, Desmond Ford JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20110252159Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
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Patent number: 7984330Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are described that are capable of recovering an asynchronous process after an error occurs with respect to the process. For example, the process may be re-initiated upon detection of the error. The re-initiated process is capable of not repeating tasks of the process that were completed prior to the occurrence of the error.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.Inventors: Kishore Nair, Yogesh Bhootada, Brian Lam, Durgadatt R. Kamath, Randy Ho
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Patent number: 7970937Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventors: Brian Shuster, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
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Publication number: 20100257062Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are described that provide recommendations for trafficking online advertisements (“ads”) in an online ad network. In a first example implementation, online ads are recommended for trafficking with regard to designated placements. In another example implementation, placements are recommended for trafficking designated online ads. Placements may be associated with ad groups, such that the ad groups may be recommended for assignment of designated online ads, and/or online ads may be assigned to designated ad groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: YAHOO! INC.Inventors: Vivek Hariharan, Durgadatt R. Kamath, Brian Lam, Graham S.T. Harris