Patents by Inventor Daniel Wong

Daniel Wong 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).

  • INTEGRATED SPOT MONITORING DEVICE WITH FLUID SENSOR
    Publication number: 20090299226
    Abstract: A bodily fluid sampling device is operable to breach the skin surface and allow bodily fluid to emerge from the breach location. The bodily fluid sampling device further evaluates the amount of bodily fluid emerged from breach location and determines whether the amount is sufficient or insufficient for a particular purpose, such as sampling and testing. The determination is accomplished automatically without moving the device. The user may also intervene to perform a variety of tasks following the determination of the amount of bodily fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Christopher D. Wiegel
  • Method and System of Using Commodity Databases in Internet Search Advertising
    Publication number: 20090222293
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for using commodity databases for parallelized and scalable solutions in Internet advertising. In one example, the method includes receiving first-type data and second-type data from one or more web servers, partitioning the first-type data into a particular number of first-type partitions, partitioning the second-type data into second-type partitions, wherein there are a same number of second-type partitions as the particular number of first-type partitions, sorting each first-type event by a second-type timestamp, opening second-type event files and finding first-type event matches, generating annotated second-type data by annotating each second-type event file with data from matching first-type events, and optimizing an advertising model based on the annotated second-type data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Raghotham Murthy
  • RAPID BLOOD EXPRESSION AND SAMPLING
    Publication number: 20090192409
    Abstract: Body fluid sampling device comprising a skin-piercing element having a collection zone for receiving body fluid, the device further comprising a fluid receiving means remotely spaced apart from the collection zone so that body fluid in the collection zone will not contact the fluid receiving means initially. The collection zone takes up a very small volume of body fluid of about 10 to 500 nl in a very short time period of less than 0.5 seconds. The fluid receiving means may have a test zone for performing an analytical reaction. Fluid sample from the collection zone is automatically or manually transported to the fluid receiving means to contact the fluid with the test zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Paul Patel
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPOSITING VIDEO PLANES
    Publication number: 20090167785
    Abstract: A device and method of forming a video frame from a video stream made up of a multiplexed plurality of sub-streams is disclosed. The method includes forming a foreground plane, forming a mask that represents opaque pixels in the foreground plane, and forming an underlying plane from at least one of the sub-streams and extracting a transparency value associated with each pixel in the foreground and underlying planes. Only those pixels in the underlying and foreground planes not covered by the mask, are blended in accordance with their associated transparency value in a buffer. The buffer is populated with opaque pixels from the foreground plane, at pixel locations corresponding to the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel Wong
  • SPECULATIVE MOTION PREDICTION CACHE
    Publication number: 20090168882
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to improve motion prediction in video processing systems is introduced. When a motion prediction cache completes requesting data for a current macroblock and enters an into idle state, data comprising one or more reference frames is speculatively requested, with the hope that the requested data are will be needed in a subsequent macroblock. If the speculative data is needed, then it is consumed. However, if the speculative data is not needed, then the correct data must be requested and a price is paid for an extra memory read bandwidth. In case the speculative data is the correct data for the subsequent macroblock, the effective memory read latency is reduced and the decode performance increases. The video decoder becomes more immune to memory read latency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Sadowski, Daniel Wong
  • LANCET INTEGRATED TEST ELEMENT TAPE DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20090137931
    Abstract: A lancet integrated test element tape includes a plurality of lancet integrated test elements. The lancet integrated test elements each include a lancet configured to form an incision in tissue and a test element configured to analyze body fluid from the incision in the tissue. A cartridge includes a supply compartment configured to store an unused section of the tape. The tape is folded within the supply compartment to limit damage to the lancet integrated test elements. The cartridge can further include a waste compartment in which a used section of the tape is stored. An indexing mechanism moves the tape between the supply and waste compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Frank A. Chan, Daniel Wong
  • VACUUM SAMPLE EXPRESSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090131828
    Abstract: A body fluid sampling device is used to sample a bodily fluid from an incision in skin. The device includes a housing that defines a sample cavity with one open end that contacts skin. The device also includes a lancing mechanism that forms an incision in the skin. A vacuum mechanism is used to create a vacuum inside the sample cavity to express fluid from the incision site. To release the vacuum, a valve is connected with the sample cavity to exchange atmospheric air and further works to minimize fluid splatter. The fluid sample can then be tested or analyzed as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Frank A. Chan, Shilpa Schuettenhelm, John Kennedy, Charles C. Raney
  • Adaptive Compression Of Video Reference Frames
    Publication number: 20090122870
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for providing intermediate compression or decompression for use with a video decoder and a memory. In one aspect, there is provided a method including receiving information to enable compression of a macroblock. At an intermediate section coupled to a video decoder and a memory, a macroblock may be compressed. The compression of the macroblock may be based on the received information. The compressed macroblock may be provided to memory. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: GREG SADOWSKI, THOMAS E. RYAN, DANIEL WONG, PAUL CHOW
  • Container locking systems
    Publication number: 20090107190
    Abstract: A system for locking a container door to a container body is provided. The system includes a rotating member coupled to the door. The system further includes a cover covering the rotating member and an opening formed through the cover. The system also includes a handle coupled to the rotating member and extending though the opening, the handle being moveable through the opening for rotating the rotating member between a locked and an unlocked position. Moreover the system includes a lock for preventing rotation of the rotating member to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Ole Henrik Nielsen, Daniel Wong
  • Method For Improving Internet Advertising Click-Through Rates through Time-Dependent Keywords
    Publication number: 20090037239
    Abstract: A tool that allows internet advertisers to examine the popularity of various different keyphrases entered into a search engine over time is presented. The tool then allows the advertiser to specify a changing set of keyphrases that will be monitored and used to trigger the selection of internet advertisements. In this manner, internet advertisers can take advantage of the different keyphrases used by search engine users that tend to change over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Bhaskar Ghosh, Raghotham Murthy
  • FLAT LANCET IMMOBILIZATION
    Publication number: 20090036797
    Abstract: A lancet enclosed in a sterility sheet forms a lancet packet to maintain the sterility of the lancet and prevent the lancet from unintentionally piercing the sterility sheet prior to lancet actuation. In one form, the lancet is immobilized by hot tack welding a portion of the sterility sheet to the lancet. Alternatively, portions of the sterility sheet are hot tack welded together through an opening in the lancet to limit movement of the lancet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Frank A. Chan, Daniel Wong, Charles C. Raney, Christopher Wiegel, Steven N. Roe
  • Lancet integrated test element tape dispenser
    Patent number: 7481777
    Abstract: A lancet integrated test element tape includes a plurality of lancet integrated test elements. The lancet integrated test elements each include a lancet configured to form an incision in tissue and a test element configured to analyze body fluid from the incision in the tissue. A cartridge includes a supply compartment configured to store an unused section of the tape. The tape is folded within the supply compartment to limit damage to the lancet integrated test elements. The cartridge can further include a waste compartment in which a used section of the tape is stored. An indexing mechanism moves the tape between the supply and waste compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Chan, Daniel Wong
  • Storage container and corner post thereof
    Publication number: 20080179319
    Abstract: A storage container is provided, having a first container and a second container. Each of the first and second containers includes top and bottom front rails, first and second front corner posts, and first and second side panels. In each of the first and second containers, the top and the bottom front rails and the first and second front corner posts are disposed at a front end thereof to define an opening into the interior thereof. The front end of the first container and the front end of the second container face each other. The first and second side panels of the first container are spaced to define a first interior width therebetween. The first and second front corner posts of the first container are spaced to define a second interior width therebetween. The first and second interior widths of the first container are substantially equal to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Ole Henrik Nielsen, Daniel Wong
  • Rotating user interface
    Patent number: 7400915
    Abstract: A rotating user interface for a portable electronic device (FIG. 2, through FIG. 5) includes a circular portion that rotates relative to a housing portion. Rotation of the rotating user interface controls motion on a display such as a steering wheel for a gaming mode of the device. A moveable user interface includes a plurality of keys (206, 208) arranged and constructed to be configured in one of a first configuration (FIG. 2) and a second configuration (FIG. 3); and a controller 102, coupled to the plurality of keys, operable to detect when the plurality of keys are in the first configuration or second configuration and correspondingly to control the device to perform a first function or second function corresponding to the detected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola Inc
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Michael Charlier, Keith Kinerk
  • Scan linearity correction parameters addressing ROM address bits
    Patent number: 7397494
    Abstract: This invention relates to an efficient way to calibrate and control a raster output scanner (ROS). The scan non-linearity of a ROS may be measured and an appropriate calibration curve setting for the ROS may be determined. The setting and other scan line parameters may then be used as an address to a memory, such as a read-only memory (ROM). The memory may store a set of calibration curve data and the address is used to look up the data from one of these curves. The ROS may then be controlled based on the calibration data retrieved from memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael B. Neary, Daniel Wong
  • INTEGRATED SPOT MONITORING DEVICE WITH FLUID SENSOR
    Publication number: 20080161725
    Abstract: A bodily fluid sampling device is operable to breach the skin surface and allow bodily fluid to emerge from the breach location. The bodily fluid sampling device further evaluates the amount of bodily fluid emerged from breach location and determines whether the amount is sufficient or insufficient for a particular purpose, such as sampling and testing. The determination is accomplished automatically without moving the device. The user may also intervene to perform a variety of tasks following the determination of the amount of bodily fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Christopher D. Wiegel
  • Expression pad
    Patent number: 7384402
    Abstract: An integrated body fluid sampling device is used to sample a body fluid from an incision in the skin of a body part. The device includes a lancet for forming the incision in the skin. A housing is coupled to the lancet. The housing defines at least in part a capillary channel with an opening. The capillary channel is sized to draw the body fluid from the incision via capillary action. An expression pad is coupled to the housing. The expression pad has opposing angled sides for compressing the backside of a body part where the incision is made. The lancet extends from the housing to form the incision. Fluid from the incision is drawn into the channel and is deposited on the test strip for analysis. A test strip is positioned along the capillary channel for analyzing the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Frank A. Chan
  • Integrated spot monitoring device with fluid sensor
    Patent number: 7351213
    Abstract: A bodily fluid sampling device is operable to breach the skin surface and allow bodily fluid to emerge from the breach location. The bodily fluid sampling device further evaluates the amount of bodily fluid emerged from breach location and determines whether the amount is sufficient or insufficient for a particular purpose, such as sampling and testing. The determination is accomplished automatically without moving the device. The user may also intervene to perform a variety of tasks following the determination of the amount of bodily fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operation, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Wong, Christopher D. Wiegel
  • ELASTOMERIC TOROIDAL RING FOR BLOOD EXPRESSION
    Publication number: 20080065130
    Abstract: An expression device includes an expressing cap that defines a lancet opening. The expression cap has a skin contacting surface that is generally flat and positioned to face tissue during expression of body fluid. The expression cap includes an elastomeric ring extending around the lancet opening from the skin contacting surface. The elastomeric ring is made from elastomeric material. The expression cap has a beveled surface between the lancet opening and the elastomeric ring to enhance expression of the body fluid when the expression cap is pressed around an incision site. It was discovered that when the beveled was angled at about 20°, expression of the body fluid was significantly enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Patel, Daniel Wong
  • ENABLING RELATIONAL DATABASES TO INCORPORATE CUSTOMIZED INTRUSION PREVENTION POLICIES
    Publication number: 20080046964
    Abstract: A method for preventing intrusions in a database system is provided. When the database system receives a request to execute a database command, the database command is parsed to generate parsed information. Before executing the database command, the parsed information is evaluated against a set of rules. If the parsed information satisfies the conditions associated with a rule, the database system performs an action associated with the rule. The action may be an action designed to prevent intrusions, and may be performed instead of or in addition to executing the database command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Nithya Muralidharan, Daniel Wong