Patents by Inventor James Lam
James 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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Patent number: 11958293Abstract: In some examples, a fluid ejection die includes a plurality of nozzles arranged in a plurality of nozzle columns, the plurality of nozzle columns distributed across a width of the fluid ejection die in a staggered manner, wherein nozzles of each respective nozzle column of the plurality of nozzle columns are spaced apart along a length of the fluid ejection die, wherein the plurality of nozzle columns includes a first pair of neighboring nozzle columns that are spaced by a first distance across the width. The plurality of nozzle columns includes a second pair of neighboring nozzle columns that are spaced by a second distance across the width, the second distance being larger than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Galen Cook, Garrett E Clark, Michael W Cumbie, James R Przybyla, Richard Seaver, Frank D Derryberry, Si-lam J Choy
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Publication number: 20240091264Abstract: Provided are chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) having antigen specificity for B-cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA). Also provided are related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and pharmaceutical compositions relating to the CARs. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicants: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services, TeneoBio, Inc.Inventors: James N. Kochenderfer, Norris Lam, Nathan Trinklein, Katherine E. Harris, Shelley Force Aldred, Wim Van Schooten
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Patent number: 11579469Abstract: An eyewear includes an eyewear frame; and two lenses held in place via the eyewear frame, each of the two lenses having a top portion composed of a clear polycarbonate; and a bottom portion integral with the top portion and composed of an orange polycarbonate; the bottom portion absorbs blue light and the top portion allows all light through.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Inventor: James Lam
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Publication number: 20220296451Abstract: Disclosed is an exoskeleton wearable device configured to push a condyle out from a glenoid structure of a skull made of two bellows shaped actuators each having an elliptical cross-section; an upper part configured to be fixed on a forehead of a patient and provide a base for the two bellows shaped actuators; and a lower part configured to be fixed on a mandible of the patient and substantially static to the mandible but moveable in a horizontal plane and a vertical plane with respect to the upper part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Runzhi Zhang, James Lam, Zheng Wang
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Publication number: 20200192125Abstract: An eyewear includes an eyewear frame; and two lenses held in place via the eyewear frame, each of the two lenses having a top portion composed of a clear polycarbonate; and a bottom portion integral with the top portion and composed of an orange polycarbonate; the bottom portion absorbs blue light and the top portion allows all light through.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: James Lam
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Patent number: 7890741Abstract: A computer system includes a system CPU responsive to a control signal to load a first operating system or a second operating system. The first operating system is run by the computer system in a first operation mode and the second operating system is run by the computer system in a second entertainment mode. A PC operating in an entertainment mode may operate a variety of entertainment software applications. A quick boot process is also provided. The quick boot process may include an accelerated BIOS boot process that defers and delays appropriate tasks. The quick boot process may also include: detecting a condition; performing a BIOS boot process; loading an image file associated with the condition; and executing the image file associated with the condition. The condition may be that associated hardware is unchanged from a previous boot. A parental control system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Sterling Du, James Lam, Bruce Denning
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Patent number: 7822956Abstract: A computer system includes a system CPU responsive to a control signal to load a first operating system or a second operating system. The first operating system is run by the computer system in a first operation mode and the second operating system is run by the computer system in a second entertainment mode. A PC operating in an entertainment mode may operate a variety of entertainment software applications. A quick boot process is also provided. The quick boot process may include an accelerated BIOS boot process that defers and delays appropriate tasks. The quick boot process may also include: detecting a condition; performing a BIOS boot process; loading an image file associated with the condition; and executing the image file associated with the condition. The condition may be that associated hardware is unchanged from a previous boot. A parental control system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Sterling Du, James Lam, Bruce Denning
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Patent number: 7818443Abstract: The present invention is a computer system adapted to play audio files. The computer system includes a central processing unit, a storage unit, a first operating system, an interfacing unit, and a second operating system. The first operating system can control at least the CPU. The interface unit can interface with an external digital media device that may store a plurality of compressed audio files. The second operating system is capable of controlling the computer system operating in an audio playback mode. The power of the computer system is turned on and the computer system plays the plurality of compressed audio files in the audio playback mode when the external digital media device is in communication with the interface unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: O2Micro International Ltd.Inventors: Sterling Du, James Lam, Eva Sheng
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Patent number: 7808548Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes coupling at least one power supply to a power bus comprised in a digital camera. The method of this embodiment may also include allocating power to at least one component of the digital camera by coupling at least one component to the power bus based on at least one power management priority rule. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Vlad Popescu-Stanseti, Liusheng Liu, James Lam, Bruce S. Denning, Sterling Du
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Patent number: 7791469Abstract: A method and system for tracking a portable device. A tracking system includes a portable device, a first Radio Frequency (RF) module, and a second RF module. The first Radio Frequency (RF) module is installed in the portable device for transmitting a wireless signal. The second RF module is used for receiving the wireless signal. When a received amplitude of the wireless signal that is received by the second RF module is less than a predetermined value, the second RF module generates an alert.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Jiwei Chen, James Lam
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Patent number: 7526349Abstract: A low-power digital audio decoding and playing system and method for computing devices provides a low-cost, low power-consumption, long-battery-life audio playing and decoding system, which may be used to play compressed audio files of various formats. In one aspect, a computer system adapted to play audio files comprises a system CPU, memory, at least one drive comprising compressed audio data, and an audio controller coupled to the system CPU, memory and drive. The audio controller is adapted to cause the drive to read the compressed audio data from the drive, to cause the system CPU to decompress the compressed audio data from the drive into decompressed audio data, to cause the decompressed audio to be stored in the memory, and to cause the decompressed audio data to be retrieved from the memory for playing.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Reginia Chan, James Lam, William L. Densham, Sheau Chuen Her, Sterling Du
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Patent number: 7522964Abstract: A low-power digital audio decoding and playing system and method for computing devices provides a low-cost, low power-consumption, long-battery-life audio playing and decoding system, which may be used to play compressed audio files of various formats. In one aspect, a computer system adapted to play audio files comprises a system CPU, memory, at least one drive comprising compressed audio data, and an audio controller coupled to the system CPU, memory and drive. The audio controller is adapted to cause the drive to read the compressed audio data from the drive, to cause the system CPU to decompress the compressed audio data from the drive into decompressed audio data, to cause the decompressed audio to be stored in the memory, and to cause the decompressed audio data to be retrieved from the memory for playing.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Sterling Du, James Lam, Volodymyr Ivchenko, Sheau Chuen Her
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Patent number: 7522966Abstract: A low-power digital audio decoding and playing system and method for computing devices provides a low-cost, low power-consumption, long-battery-life audio playing and decoding system, which may be used to play compressed audio files of various formats. A software only solution for such a system is provided. Various applications including media select applications, voice recording applications, digital device applications, and remote control applications are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Sterling Du, James Lam, Bruce Denning
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Patent number: 7522965Abstract: A low-power digital audio decoding and playing system and method for computing devices provides a low-cost, low power-consumption, long-battery-life audio playing and decoding system, which may be used to play compressed audio files of various formats. A software only solution for such a system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Reginia Chan, Sheau Chuen Her, James Lam, William Densham, Sterling Du
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Patent number: 7424623Abstract: A personal computer (PC) adapted to function as a personal digital assistant (PDA) includes: a central processing unit (CPU) responsive to a control signal to load a first operating system or a second operating system, wherein the first operating system is run by the PC in a first PC mode and the second operating system is run by the PC in a second PDA mode. Various software application programs that may be run in PDA mode include Internet auction applications, electronic mail access applications, and Internet radio applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: O2 Micro International LimitedInventors: Sterling Du, Bruce Denning, James Lam
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Patent number: 7359998Abstract: A low-power audio CD player for portable computers permits operation of the CD-ROM subsystem when power is not being supplied to the computer subsystem. In one embodiment of the invention, the computer subsystem comprises a system CPU, a digital-audio generating circuit, a digital computer bus coupling the CPU and the digital-audio generator circuit, and a digital computer bus controller. The CD audio subsystem comprises an audio device capable of playing an audio CD and coupled to the digital computer bus controller, an audio amplifier circuit coupled to the audio device, and an audio interface coupled to the digital computer bus in parallel to the digital computer bus controller and the audio device. The audio interface is adapted to generate signals to operate the audio device and play the audio CD when power is not being supplied to the computer subsystem or to the CPU.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: O2 Micro International LimitedInventors: Reginia Chan, James Lam
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Patent number: 7343484Abstract: A personal computer (PC) adapted to function as a personal digital assistant (PDA) includes: a central processing unit (CPU) responsive to a control signal to load a first operating system or a second operating system, wherein the first operating system is run by the PC in a first PC mode and the second operating system is run by the PC in a second PDA mode. A method of operating a personal computer (PC) in either a PC mode or a PDA mode is also provided that includes: initiating a control signal; and loading a first or second operating system based on the control signal, wherein the first operating system operates the PC is the first PC mode and the second operating system operates the PC is the second PDA mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: O2Micro International LimitedInventors: Sterling Du, Bruce Denning, James Lam
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Patent number: 7340621Abstract: A computer capable of playing real time applications includes a processing circuit configured to operate in a first power state, a second power state, and a third power state where the processing circuit consumes less power in the second state than in the first state, and less power in the third state than in the second state; and a real time subsystem coupled to the processing circuit, wherein the real time subsystem includes a buffer. The buffer is further configured to store data and output the data to an output device thereby enabling the processing circuit to enter the third power state while the buffer is outputting said data.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: 02Micro International LimitedInventor: James Lam
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Patent number: 7243168Abstract: A computer subsystem of a computer includes a CPU, RAM, display, storage device, input device(s), and a digital-audio generating IC. A CD-ROM subsystem of the computer includes a CD-ROM drive and CD-ROM control buttons for controlling CD-ROM drivers operation while playing audio CDs. An audio-interface IC of the CD-ROM subsystem couples a bus of the computer subsystem to the CD-ROM drive, and to the control buttons. The audio-interface IC, in one operating mode, relays commands and data between the bus and the CD-ROM drive. A second operating mode permits turning the computer subsystem off while the audio-interface IC autonomously responds to the control buttons and transmits commands to the CD-ROM drive for playing an audio CD.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: O2 Micro International Ltd.Inventors: Reginia Chan, Sterling Du, James Lam, Aaron Reynoso
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Publication number: 20070080824Abstract: A method and system for tracking a portable device. A tracking system includes a portable device, a first Radio Frequency (RF) module, and a second RF module. The first Radio Frequency (RF) module is installed in the portable device for transmitting a wireless signal. The second RF module is used for receiving the wireless signal. When a received amplitude of the wireless signal that is received by the second RF module is less than a predetermined value, the second RF module generates an alert.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Jiwei Chen, James Lam