Patents by Inventor Jeff Liu

Jeff Liu 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: 20130259858
    Abstract: A method of predicting outcome in a subject with for example Her2+ (ER??) breast cancer comprising: a. determining a HTICs expression signature comprising determining an expression level of 2 or more HTICS biomarkers selected from Aurkb, Ccna2, Scrn1, Npy, Atp7b, Chaf1b, Ccnb1 Cldn8, Nrp1, Ccr2, C1qb, Cd74, Vcam1, Cd180, Itgb2, Cd72, St8sia4 Kif11, Plk1, Chek1, Mphosph6, Coro1a, Ccl5, Cd3e Hcls1, Vav1, Plek, Arhgdib, Il2rg, Sash3, Lck, Il2rb, Cybb, Cd79b, Sell, Ccnd2, Tnfrsf1b, Rftn1, Rac2 and Ly86; and b. calculating a signature score, the signature score comprising a sum of HTICs biomarker expression parameters; wherein a signature score greater than a selected cut-off or control signature score is indicative of a poor outcome (HTICS+) and a signature score less than a selected cut-off is indicative of a good outcome (HTICS?). The methods can be used to prognose outcome and/or select suitable treatment. Arrays and kits for use with the methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
    Inventors: Eldad Zacksenhaus, Jeff Liu
  • Patent number: 8478802
    Abstract: An item grouping mechanism may be applied to files or other computer objects to allow the files or objects to be accessed according to the group definition. The group definition may be defined in a table with other group definitions and distributed across an organization so that each device using the group definition may have files or other items presented in a consistent manner. The group definition may be distributed through a different mechanism than for the files or other items. If a device determines that a file defined in the group definition is missing from a local store, the device may retrieve the file from a distribution server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Francis Martone, Gaurav Dhawan, David James, Jeff Liu, Richard Xia, Jun Wang, Joshua Pointer, Sobia Tariq
  • Patent number: 7853650
    Abstract: A relationship initiation between devices in a network is described. According to one embodiment, persona information is exchanged between devices in a network. Based upon the persona information, a user of a device may initiate a relationship with another device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Prohel, Philip McKay, Himgan Wibisono, Michael Hoch, Jeff Liu, Ravi Gauba, Sidney Wang, Ippei Tambata, Elizabeth Coppinger, Michael S. Harwayne, Rodger Lea
  • Patent number: 7614081
    Abstract: A digital content file having user history information is received at a first device. The user history information includes an alias name of a previous user of the digital content file. A user may review the user history information of the digital content file for information of the previous user of the digital content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Prohel, Philip McKay, Himgan Wibisono, Michael Hoch, Jeff Liu, Ravi Gauba, Sidney Wang, Ippei Tambata, Elizabeth Coppinger, Michael S. Harwayne, Rodger Lea
  • Publication number: 20090150492
    Abstract: A relationship initiation between devices in a network is described. According to one embodiment, persona information is exchanged between devices in a network. Based upon the persona information, a user of a device may initiate a relationship with another device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew M. Prohel, Philip McKay, Himgan Wibisono, Michael Hoch, Jeff Liu, Ravi Gauba, Sidney Wang, Ippei Tambata, Elizabeth Coppinger, Michael S. Harwayne, Rodger Lea
  • Publication number: 20090100370
    Abstract: An enterprise management system may present data in a user interface that contains tabular data and a graphical representation of the tabular data. The graphical representation may change based on portions of the tabular data that may be selected, and may show a graphical data summary if no rows are selected, or detailed graphical illustrations of the selected rows. In some cases, filters may be applied to the data, and a selection tool may enable a user to select from several different parameters in each row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter Francis Martone, David James, Jeff Liu, Ransom VanOrman, Jun Wang, Sobia Tariq
  • Publication number: 20090100057
    Abstract: An item grouping mechanism may be applied to files or other computer objects to allow the files or objects to be accessed according to the group definition. The group definition may be defined in a table with other group definitions and distributed across an organization so that each device using the group definition may have files or other items presented in a consistent manner. The group definition may be distributed through a different mechanism than for the files or other items. If a device determines that a file defined in the group definition is missing from a local store, the device may retrieve the file from a distribution server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter Francis Martone, Gaurav Dhawan, David James, Jeff Liu, Richard Xia, Jun Wang, Joshua Pointer, Sobia Tariq
  • Patent number: 7478126
    Abstract: A relationship initiation between devices in a network is described. According to one embodiment, persona information is exchanged between devices in a network. Based upon the persona information, a user of a device may initiate a relationship with another device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Prohel, Philip McKay, Himgan Wibisono, Michael Hoch, Jeff Liu, Ravi Gauba, Sidney Wang, Ippei Tambata, Elizabeth Coppinger, Michael S. Harwayne, Rodger Lea
  • Publication number: 20070099799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an herbicide composition, which adds bismuth gelatinzer to a bipyridylium diquaternary salt. Bismuth gelatinzer will form a protecting membrane of a colloidal or dispersed object on the surface of stomach tissue; it is capable of lowering the absorption of bipyridylium diquaternary compound to gastrointestinal tracks then reducing the oral toxicity of bipyridylium diquaternary herbicide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Sinon Corporation
    Inventors: Kang-Chi Lin, Jeff Liu, Chi-Lung Lin
  • Publication number: 20070021304
    Abstract: The invention discloses a dried glyphosate granule herbicide composition, comprising 50˜950 g/kg glyphosate, 5˜950 g/kg non-inorganic salt extender, and 0.5˜150 g/kg organo-silicon surfactant. The herbicide according to the present invention uses glyphosate as the active ingredient without turning it into salt derivatives, hence reducing the cost of preparation. The present invention also provides a method for preparing the glyphosate herbicide disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Sinon Corporation
    Inventors: Kang-Chi Lin, Jeff Liu, Chen-Ping Weng
  • Patent number: 7136945
    Abstract: The invention illustrates a system and method of sharing content with multiple peer device while protecting the content from unauthorized use. In one embodiment, the system and method comprises: identifying a plurality of peer devices within a predetermined area wherein each of the plurality of peer devices includes an interface framework; directly transmitting content among the plurality of devices; and a selected plurality of peer devices requesting a license from a digital rights management server for the content, wherein the selected plurality of peer devices possess the content, wherein the interface framework is configured to allow the plurality of peer devices to directly communicate and utilize an application Other aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrated by way of example of the principles of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Gibbs, Michael Hoch, Ravi Gauba, Jeff Liu, Sidney Wang
  • Patent number: 7023368
    Abstract: A digital-circuit return-to-zero device and method for digital-to-analog conversion is disclosed that uses an internal multiplexer alternatively selecting, or selecting in a scheduled fashion, digital input data and an expansion code. By the using the disclosed multiplexing process, where the expansion code is a null code, the usable analog spectrum of the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) extends beyond that of DACs. With the multiplexing process applied to a complementary interpolation process, the disclosed device is adapted for selective enhancement of the frequency spectrum proximate to the clock frequency. While extending the usable frequency spectrum beyond conventional DACs, the present invention, in its several embodiments, features low complexity and high portability relative to known response expansion solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Euvis, Inc.
    Inventors: Neng-Haung Sheng, Cheh-Ming Jeff Liu
  • Publication number: 20040221299
    Abstract: The invention illustrates a system and method of providing a plurality of protocols under a common set of peer to peer protocols. In one embodiment, the system and method comprises: communicating with a peer device via an interface framework; and transmitting information between a first application on the peer device via a first plug-in wherein the first plug-in is compatible with the interface framework. In another embodiment, the system and method comprises: an interface configured for communicating with the peer device; and a plug-in configured for communicating with the interface and an application, wherein the plug-in is configured to translate requests from the application into a peer device request that is understood by the peer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Simon Gibbs, Ravi Gauba, Jeff Liu, Sidney Wang
  • Publication number: 20040193680
    Abstract: The invention illustrates a system and method of sharing content with multiple peer device while protecting the content from unauthorized use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Simon Gibbs, Michael Hoch, Ravi Gauba, Jeff Liu, Sidney Wang
  • Patent number: 6747511
    Abstract: A distributed amplifier for wide-band, high power application is disclosed. The amplifier consists of an analysis module, a gain module and a synthesis module. In the analysis and synthesis modules, inductors such as transmission lines are connected to gain elements of the gain modules with a newly disclosed “pi” configuration, by which the number of inductors, or transmission lines, is reduced. This invention may be applied to wide-band and high-speed communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Euvis, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheh-Ming Jeff Liu, Neng-Haung Sheng
  • Publication number: 20040002920
    Abstract: A digital content file having user history information is received at a first device. The user history information includes an alias name of a previous user of the digital content file. A user may review the user history information of the digital content file for information of the previous user of the digital content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew M. Prohel, Philip McKay, Himgan Wibisono, Michael Hoch, Jeff Liu, Ravi Gauba, Sidney Wang, Ippei Tambata, Elizabeth Coppinger, Michael S. Harwayne, Rodger Lea
  • Patent number: 6667661
    Abstract: A laser diode driver circuit is disclosed that uses a cascode output stage having high-impedance load and a matching network for reducing mismatch interference. Due to the high-impedance load, on-chip dummy current is less than that required for laser diode drivers with matched loads. Accordingly, the number of transistors of said output stage can be reduced. Moreover, with an AC-coupled active load circuit replacing the matched resistance of the matching network, the power efficiency is improved. A laser diode driver circuit, in accordance with the present invention, can be applied to an optical transmitter with low power requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Euvis, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheh-Ming Jeff Liu, Neng-Haung Sheng
  • Publication number: 20030233399
    Abstract: A relationship initiation between devices in a network is described. According to one embodiment, persona information is exchanged between devices in a network. Based upon the persona information, a user of a device may initiate a relationship with another device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew M. Prohel, Philip McKay, Himgan Wibisono, Michael Hoch, Jeff Liu, Ravi Gauba, Sidney Wang, Ippei Tambata, Elizabeth Coppinger, Michael S. Harwayne, Rodger Lea
  • Publication number: 20030188027
    Abstract: The invention illustrates a system and method of translating commands between a 1394 network and an IP network. The invention is configured to allow 1394 enabled devices to communicate with a variety of interfaces and devices through an IP network. The method for translating a command comprises: receiving the command via an IP network; translating the command into a 1394 message; and transmitting the 1394 message to a recipient 1394 device. The method may further parse the command into a unique device identifier portion and an AV/C command portion. The AV/C command portion would comprise the 1394 message, and the unique device identifier portion would correspond to a dynamic address for the 1394 message addressed to the recipient 1394 device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Jeff Liu, Victor Dong
  • Patent number: 6583668
    Abstract: A circuit for a variable gain amplifier is disclosed that uses two differential gain stages with independently adjustable bias currents. By changing the bias currents of the gain stages, the overall gain and phase of the amplifier can be adjusted over a wide range. Neither in-series nor in-parallel circuitry is required to implement or perform gain control. In addition to minimal part requirements for mechanization, the present invention features low power supply requirements while maintaining a wide operational bandwidth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Euvis, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheh-Ming Jeff Liu, Kai-Chun Chang