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).

  • Publication number: 20240108412
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 11441321
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joshua Patrick Fleming, Brian Lam
  • Publication number: 20210095482
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joshua Patrick Fleming, Brian Lam
  • Publication number: 20210081157
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: The Toronto-Dominion Bank
    Inventor: Brian Lam
  • Patent number: 9804120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward Hartley Sargent, Brian Lam
  • Patent number: 9407896
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company, Limited
    Inventors: Che Yuen Brian Lam, Wei Lun Alan Cheung
  • Publication number: 20160077046
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward Hartley Sargent, Brian Lam
  • Publication number: 20150377831
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Aaron R. Wheeler, Shana O. Kelley, Darius G. Rackus, Michael D.M. Dryden, Brian Lam
  • Patent number: 9217179
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward H. Sargent, Brian Lam
  • Publication number: 20150293946
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: City University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Joseph Fong, Herbert Shiu, Kenneth Wong, Brian Lam
  • Publication number: 20150269737
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science & Technology Research Institute Company Limited
    Inventors: Che Yuen Brian LAM, Wei Lun Alan CHEUNG
  • Publication number: 20130316340
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Shana O. Kelley, Edward H. Sargent, Brian Lam
  • Publication number: 20130006799
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Johnson LEONG, Matthew PRICE, Brian LAM, Desmond Ford JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20120271918
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120271919
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120259999
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Johnson LEONG, Matthew PRICE, Brian LAM, Desmond Ford JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20110252159
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
  • Patent number: 7984330
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Kishore Nair, Yogesh Bhootada, Brian Lam, Durgadatt R. Kamath, Randy Ho
  • Patent number: 7970937
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Johnson Leong, Matthew Price, Brian Lam, Desmond Ford Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100257062
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: YAHOO! INC.
    Inventors: Vivek Hariharan, Durgadatt R. Kamath, Brian Lam, Graham S.T. Harris