Patents by Inventor Hua Xiang
Hua Xiang 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: 8199492Abstract: An accessory strap fixing structure is positioned on a portable electronic device to assemble an accessory strap. The accessory strap fixing structure includes an assembling space and a rotary element. The assembling space defined in the portable electronic device. The rotary element is rotatably assembled within the assembling space. The rotary element forms a projection for attaching an end of the accessory strap to allow the accessory strap to pass through the assembling space. The invention also discloses a portable electronic device having the accessory strap fixing structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Hua-Xiang Liang, Jun Wang, Hsiao-Hua Tu
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Publication number: 20120054699Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a computer implemented method for large block and structured synthesis, the method including determining initial design data from starting points for a synthesis flow, receiving user-directed structuring is incorporated into the synthesis flow, applying logical synthesis on the initial design data, applying a physical design on the initial design data, determining whether circuit design parameters have been met and in response to circuit design parameters not being met, adjusting the circuit design parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Minsik Cho, Victor N. Kravets, Smita Krishnaswamy, Dorothy Kucar, Jagannathan Narasimhan, Ruchir Puri, Haifeng Qian, Haoxing Ren, Chin Ngai Sze, Louise H. Trevillyan, Hua Xiang, Matthew M. Ziegler
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Patent number: 8117568Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products provide a fast and accurate model for simulating the effects of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) steps during fabrication of an integrated circuit by generating a design of an integrated circuit; while generating the design of the integrated circuit, using a simplified model to predict at least one physical characteristic of the integrated circuit which results from a CMP processing step to be used during manufacture of the integrated circuit, wherein the simplified model is derived from simulations performed prior to the design generation activities using a comprehensive simulation program used to model the physical characteristic; predicting performance of the integrated circuit using the predicted physical characteristic; and adjusting the design of the integrated circuit in dependence on the performance prediction.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Hua Xiang, Laertis Economikos, Mohammed F. Fayaz, Stephen E. Greco, Patricia A. O'Neil, Ruchir Puri
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Publication number: 20120034255Abstract: Stabilized forms of gp120 polypeptide, nucleic acids encoding these stabilized forms, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, and methods of using these polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells are disclosed. Crystal structures and computer systems including atomic coordinates for stabilized forms of gp120, and gp120 with an extended V3 loop, and methods of using these structures and computer systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Peter Kwong, John Mascola, Gary Nabel, Richard Wyatt, Barna Dey, Ling Xu, Tongqing Zhou, Joseph Sodroski, Wen Yuan, Shi-Hua Xiang
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Patent number: 8044185Abstract: Stabilized forms of gp120 polypeptide, nucleic acids encoding these stabilized forms, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, and methods of using these polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells are disclosed. Crystal structures and computer systems including atomic coordinates for stabilized forms of gp120, and gp120 with an extended V3 loop, and methods of using these structures and computer systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kwong, John Mascola, Gary Nabel, Richard Wyatt, Barna Dey, Ling Xu, Tongqing Zhou, Chih-Chin Huang, Joseph Sodroski, Wen Yuan, Shi-Hua Xiang
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Patent number: 8001495Abstract: A system and method is provided which predicts problematic areas for lithography in a circuit design, and more specifically, which uses modeling data from a modeling tool to accurately predict problematic lithographic areas. The method includes identifying surface heights of plurality of tiles of a modeled wafer, and mathematically mimicking a lithographic tool to determine best planes of focus for exposure for the plurality of tiles.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Brunner, Stephen E. Greco, Bernhard R. Liegl, Hua Xiang
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Publication number: 20110184715Abstract: A system and method is provided which predicts problematic areas for lithography in a circuit design, and more specifically, which uses modeling data from a modeling tool to accurately predict problematic lithographic areas. The method includes identifying surface heights of plurality of tiles of a modeled wafer, and mathematically mimicking a lithographic tool to determine best planes of focus for exposure for the plurality of tiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy A. BRUNNER, Stephen E. Greco, Bernard R. Liegl, Hua Xiang
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Publication number: 20110096392Abstract: A multifunctional microscope with a plurality of light sources made of various materials is provided. Plural light sources enable solid objects and slide specimen observations possible at a single microscope. Cordless power supply is also equipped to give the microscope portability of providing convenient field study. Further to the portability, low manufacturing cost makes the microscope suitable for any budgets, even toys for children and young adults learning science at early age. The plural light sources with adjustable angles provide further research capability and more fun in learning through observation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Ming Hua Xiang
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Patent number: 7930669Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and program product for mitigating effects of interconnect variability during a design stage of a chip. Under the technique of the present invention, a global and detailed routing of interconnects of the chip are determined. Thereafter, a dummy fill estimation and a grid based metal density estimation are performed. Then, based on a CMP model, a variable map of metal thicknesses is obtained. Based on the variable map, wiring nets of the chip that are sensitive to metal variability (e.g., that fail to meet timing closure due to metal thickness loss/gain in the CMP process) are identified. These wiring nets are then re-routed for optimization of the chip.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark A. Lavin, Ruchir Puri, Louise H. Trevillyan, Hua Xiang
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Patent number: 7891083Abstract: An assembling apparatus is disclosed. The assembling apparatus includes a base, an assembling platform, and a driving part. The assembling platform and the driving part are fixed on the base. The assembling platform defines a receiving space for receiving a semiconductor chip module, a lever chamber for receiving clips of the semiconductor chip module, and a driving groove for connecting the receiving space and the lever chamber. The assembling platform further includes a lever bar removably placed in the lever chamber for expanding the clips. The driving part includes driving shafts. An end of each of the driving shafts is in the driving groove and is movable to pass through the lever chamber and reaches the receiving space. The assembling apparatus is used to assemble a semiconductor chip module conveniently and safely.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Chi Tsai, Jian-Hua Xiang, Yao-Zhong Chen
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Publication number: 20110020684Abstract: A battery cover latching assembly comprises a body member, a battery cover, and two elastic members. One end of the battery cover is rotatably mounted to the body member, the other end of the battery cover is releasably latched to the body member. The two elastic members are sandwiched between the battery cover and the body member, used to prop up the battery cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventors: HUA-XIANG LIANG, JUN WANG, HSIAO-HUA TU
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Publication number: 20110020682Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a battery cover, a base body, and a latching member. The battery cover defines a groove. The base body defines two cutouts. The latching member is received in the groove. The latching member includes a main section and two elastic arms. The main section includes two clasps received in the cutouts. The arms are fixed to the groove of the battery cover to allow the battery cover to releasably latch to the base body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventors: HUA-XIANG LIANG, YE LIU, HSIAO-HUA TU
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Patent number: 7857296Abstract: A hinge positioning apparatus includes a base, a first positioning unit, and a second positioning unit. The first positioning unit includes a load-supporting platform, a first locking mechanism, and a plurality of limiting blocks. The load-supporting platform is mounted on the base. The first locking mechanism is movable between a loose position and a locking position. The limiting blocks respectively mounted on the load-supporting platform and the first locking mechanism. The second positioning unit includes two coaxial supports and two second locking mechanism. The supports are mounted on the base adjacent the load-supporting platform, each defines a positioning groove in side surface facing the load-supporting platform. The second locking mechanism are mounted on the supports respectively, configured for maintaining hinges in the positioning grooves. The apparatus is used to position two hinges coaxially on an enclosure of a notebook computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Chin Lu, Jian-Hua Xiang, Yue-Song Wu
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Publication number: 20100226078Abstract: An accessory strap fixing structure is positioned on a portable electronic device to assemble an accessory strap. The accessory strap fixing structure includes an assembling space and a rotary element. The assembling space defined in the portable electronic device. The rotary element is rotatably assembled within the assembling space. The rotary element forms a projection for attaching an end of the accessory strap to allow the accessory strap to pass through the assembling space. The invention also discloses a portable electronic device having the accessory strap fixing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventors: Hua-Xiang Liang, Jun Wang, Hsiao-Hua Tu
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Patent number: 7743687Abstract: A screwdriver helper includes a handle, a guide, and a bit. The handle defines a through hole therein. The guide is affixed to the handle. The guide comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and a through guide hole defined between the top surface and the bottom surface. The top surface is faced to the handle. The guide hole is corresponding to the through hole of the handle. An axis of the guide hole is perpendicular to the bottom surface. The bit is positioned in the guide hole. The bit comprises a tip and a head. The tip is in a shape of a screw head. The head defines slots in a top end thereof. The bit is movable along the axis of the through guide hole. The screwdriver helper helps screwdriver to lock screws firmly.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Chin Lu, Jian-Hua Xiang, Guan-Wu Xu
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Publication number: 20100079933Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a housing and a chip card ejecting mechanism. The housing has a mounting portion defined therein. The ejecting mechanism includes a holder and a controlling module. The holder is slidably accommodated in the mounting portion of the housing. The controlling module includes a button and an ejecting element. The button releasably secures with the holder in the mounting portion. The ejecting element resistes against the holder to provide an elastic force for driving the holder slid. When the button is pressed, the holder is released and the ejecting element ejects the holder outwardly from the mounted portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: HUA-XIANG LIANG, HSIAO-HUA TU, JUN WANG
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Publication number: 20100077372Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products provide a fast and accurate model for simulating the effects of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) steps during fabrication of an integrated circuit by generating a design of an integrated circuit; while generating the design of the integrated circuit, using a simplified model to predict at least one physical characteristic of the integrated circuit which results from a CMP processing step to be used during manufacture of the integrated circuit, wherein the simplified model is derived from simulations performed prior to the design generation activities using a comprehensive simulation program used to model the physical characteristic; predicting performance of the integrated circuit using the predicted physical characteristic; and adjusting the design of the integrated circuit in dependence on the performance prediction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Hua Xiang, Laertis Economikos, Mohammed F. Fayaz, Stephen E. Greco, Patricia A. O'Neil, Ruchir Puri
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Patent number: 7685553Abstract: An electronic circuit layout refinement method and system. A grid of equally sized tiles is defined on a circuit layout area. Each tile of the grid has a respective critical area estimate metric associated with critical area estimates for a circuit to be placed on the circuit layout area. A global circuit routing for a circuit to be placed within a plurality of tiles of the grid is performed. An estimation of critical area estimate metrics that are assigned to respective tiles of the grid is performed prior to performing a detailed circuit routing for the circuit. The global circuit routing is adjusted, after estimating the critical area estimate metrics, in order to improve a respective critical area estimate metric assigned to at least one tile of the grid. The adjusted global circuit routing is then produced.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Evanthia Papadopoulou, Ruchir Puri, Mervyn Y. Tan, Louise H. Trevillyan, Hua Xiang
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Publication number: 20090265679Abstract: A system and method is provided which predicts problematic areas for lithography in a circuit design, and more specifically, which uses modeling data from a modeling tool to accurately predict problematic lithographic areas. The method includes identifying surface heights of plurality of tiles of a modeled wafer, and mathematically mimicking a lithographic tool to determine best planes of focus for exposure for the plurality of tiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy A. Brunner, Stephen E. Greco, Bernhard R. Liegl, Hua Xiang
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Patent number: 7597369Abstract: A clamp tool for circuit board is disclosed. The clamp tool includes a frame, a handle, a plurality of gripping shafts, and a lock. The frame defines two vertical grooves facing each other. The handle is mounted on top of the frame. The gripping shafts are mounted beneath the frame, and include protuberant gripping heads on an end thereof. The lock includes a pull rod and a locking shaft. The pull rod passes through the vertical grooves and connects with the frame by elastic pieces. The locking shaft is mounted beneath the pull rod. The clamp tool is used to move circuit boards.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Chi Tsai, Jian-Hua Xiang, Guan-Wu Xu