Patents by Inventor Ka Cheung
Ka Cheung 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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Publication number: 20130276635Abstract: A system, device and method for the brewing of a capsule. The device comprises a first chamber portion and a second chamber portion movable with respect to each other to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The device further comprises a capsule handler arranged to enable insertion therein of the capsule and to position said capsule in a brewing position, wherein the capsule handler retains the capsule in the brewing position when the capsule handler is in a ready position. When the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion are moved with respect to each other from the closed position to the open position, the capsule can fall freely from the brewing position under the influence of gravity when the capsule handler is in an ejection position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Andrea Favero, Guiseppe Fin, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Angenita Dorothea van Loon-Post
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Patent number: 8552992Abstract: A method is disclosed for specifying textual input for a computing device using a multi-directional input device. Each character of a textual group is associated with a different angle. Each character of the textual group is displayed on a display screen at the associated angle. A swipe angle of a directional swipe received at a multi-directional pointing device is determined. The associated angle closest to the swipe angle is identified. The character of the textual group corresponding to the identified angle on the display screen is highlighted.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John T. Kim, Robert Wai-Chi Chu, Steven Ka Cheung Moy, Laurent An Minh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20130238608Abstract: Architecture that generates signals/features that capture the match between intent of a query and category of documents. For example, for a query intent related to “autos”, documents that belong to categories related to “Autos” receive a higher score than documents of a “computers” category. The architecture can be applied to a search ecosystem where query intent classification and document category classifier are available, learns the mapping between query intent and document category, and introduces category-match features to a ranking algorithm, thereby improving search result relevance. The architecture learns the mapping between two existing and different taxonomies to create a category match signal from which the ranking algorithm can learn. Moreover, architecture adapts to a complex ecosystem where different taxonomies on the query side and document side exist through learning a mapping score between at least two taxonomies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Ka Cheung Sia, Kyrylo Tropin, Bhuvan Middha, Paul Nathan Bennett, Krysta M. Svore
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Publication number: 20130007499Abstract: Some embodiments enable a first electronic device (e.g., a notebook computer) to obtain state information directly from another electronic device (e.g., a smartphone) so that the first electronic device may replicate a state of content of the other computing device. This is useful when a user of an electronic device desires to switch between one device and another device such that the user may continue an activity (e.g., playing a video game) on another device without having to restart the activity. This is also useful when a user of a first electronic device attempts to replicate the state of the activity on a second device from another user such that both users may participate in the same activity. In some embodiments, a user of a device may obtain content from a server and state information from another device to replicate the state of content on the other device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: STEVEN KA CHEUNG MOY
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Patent number: 8312806Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for dispensing at least one amount of at least a first fluid such as water under pressure to the exchangeable holder, while the exchangeable holder is provided with at least one storage space which is filled with a second fluid such as a concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20120288516Abstract: The present invention relates generally to assays for the detection of Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-related Retrovirus (“XMRV”) and diseases associated with XMRV infection. Additionally, the invention relates to specific XMRV antigens capable of inducing an immunogenic response as well as XMRV-related nucleic acids having significant diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic utilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Xiaoxing Qiu, John R. Hackett, JR., Ka-Cheung X. Luk, Priscialla Swanson
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Patent number: 8225710Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder (102), and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for dispensing a first fluid under pressure to a first mixing chamber (110) of the exchangeable holder. The exchangeable holder is provided with a storage space (108) which is filled with a second fluid and a fluid communication (114) between the storage space and the first mixing chamber for dispensing the second fluid to the first mixing chamber. The holder further comprises a fluid communication seal (138) for bringing the fluid communication into operation through removal of the sealing action of the fluid communication. The fluid communication is a channel having a first curvature (171) in longitudinal direction of the channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20120171235Abstract: The present invention relates generally to assays for the detection of Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-related Retrovirus (“XMRV”) and diseases associated with XMRV infection. Additionally, the invention relates to specific XMRV antigens capable of inducing an immunogenic response as well as XMRV-related nucleic acids having significant diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic utilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Xiaoxing Qiu, John R. Hackett, JR., Ka-Cheung X. Luk, Priscilla Swanson
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Patent number: 8183349Abstract: The present invention relates generally to assays for the detection of Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-related Retrovirus (“XMRV”) and diseases associated with XMRV infection. Additionally, the invention relates to specific XMRV antigens capable of inducing an immunogenic response as well as XMRV-related nucleic acids having significant diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic utilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Xiaoxing Qiu, John R. Hackett, Jr., Ka-Cheung X. Luk, Priscilla Swanson
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Patent number: 8041657Abstract: A method for providing digital works based on user preferences is described. Data associated with a plurality of digital works is analyzed. The plurality of digital works are classified based on the data analysis and on a first list and on a second list. The first list includes preferred words, and the second list includes non-preferred words. One or more digital works from the plurality of digital works are transmitted. The one or more digital works transmitted were classified as works to be transmitted using the first list.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Amazon Technologies Inc.Inventors: Laurent An Minh Nguyen, Steven Ka Cheung Moy, James R. Retzlaff, II, John T. Kim
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Publication number: 20110137015Abstract: The present invention relates generally to assays for the detection of Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-related Retrovirus (“XMRV”) and diseases associated with XMRV infection. Additionally, the invention relates to specific XMRV antigens capable of inducing an immunogenic response as well as XMRV-related nucleic acids having significant diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic utilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: XIAOXING QIU, JOHN R. HACKETT, JR., KA-CHEUNG X. LUK, PRISCILLA SWANSON
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Publication number: 20110135674Abstract: The present invention relates generally to assays for the detection of Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-related Retrovirus (“XMRV”) and diseases associated with XMRV infection. Additionally, the invention relates to specific XMRV antigens capable of inducing an immunogenic response as well as XMRV-related nucleic acids having significant diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic utilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicants: ABBOTT LABORATORIES, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventors: XIAOXING QIU, JAYDIP DAS GUPTA, JOHN R. HACKETT, JR., KA-CHEUNG X. LUK, ROBERT SILVERMAN, PRISCILLA SWANSON
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Publication number: 20100163440Abstract: A holder and method for obtaining a holder, wherein the holder is provided with a first and a second wall part. The first and second wall part are interconnected such that therebetween at least a first storage space, at least a first fluid connection and at least a first seal removable through fluid pressure and defining an opening are formed. The at least first removable connection is communication with the first storage space and seals a communication to or from the at least first fluid connection. With the method for obtaining the holder, prior to forming the connection of the first and second wall parts, a lacquer is locally applied to one of the first and second wall parts, which after connection results in a controlled reduced adhesion for obtaining the at least first removable seal. Here in the proximity of the removable seal, an additional connection of the first wall part to the second wall part is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventor: Ka Cheung Tsang
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Publication number: 20100147154Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for supplying a first fluid under pressure to a first mixing chamber of the exchangeable holder. The exchangeable holder is provided with a storage space which is filled with a second fluid, and a fluid communication between the storage space and the first mixing chamber for dispensing the second fluid to the first mixing chamber. The holder comprises a blister pack. The fluid communication is formed by a blister chamber and is a channel having, in longitudinal direction of the channel, a first curvature in a plane parallel to a covering of the blister pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20090314167Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder (102), and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for dispensing a first fluid under pressure to a first mixing chamber (110) of the exchangeable holder. The exchangeable holder is provided with a storage space (108) which is filled with a second fluid and a fluid communication (114) between the storage space and the first mixing chamber for dispensing the second fluid to the first mixing chamber. The holder further comprises a fluid communication seal (138) for bringing the fluid communication into operation through removal of the sealing action of the fluid communication. The fluid communication is a channel having a first curvature (171) in longitudinal direction of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Sara Lee/DE N.V.Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Comelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20090272275Abstract: A system (1) for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder (2, 102), and an apparatus (4) provided with a fluid dispensing device (6) which is detachably connected to the holder (2, 102) for dispensing at least one amount of at least a first fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable holder (2, 102), wherein the exchangeable holder (2, 102) is provided with at least one storage space (8, 108) which is filled with a second fluid, such as a concentrate, the holder (2, 102) further being provided with at least one first mixing chamber (10, 110), the exchangeable holder (2, 102) comprising a first holder part (198) and a second holder part (199), the first holder part (198) comprising a substantially flat contacting surface (166), and the at least one storage space (8, 108) and the first mixing chamber (10, 110) each comprising a wall (167, 168) offset relative to the contacting surface (166), which, each, form part of the first holdeType: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: SARA LEE/DE N.V.Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20090235825Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder, and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for dispensing, under pressure, by means of the restriction, a jet of a first fluid, such as water, to the exchangeable holder, the exchangeable holder being provided with at least one storage space which is filled with a second fluid, such as a concentrate, and a first mixing chamber for mixing the first and the second fluid therein, the system further being provided with a narrow passage which is included in the fluid flow path between the restriction and the first mixing chamber for, on the one side, allowing the jet of the first fluid to pass from the restriction to the first mixing chamber, and, on the other side, for substantially preventing the first fluid, the second fluid and/or the beverage from proceeding from the first mixing chamber through the narrow passage in the direction oType: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20090217823Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device with an outlet opening which in use is detachably connected with an inlet opening of the holder for dispensing a first fluid under pressure to a first mixing chamber of the exchangeable holder. The exchangeable holder is provided with a stop against which a fluid supply element of the fluid dispensing device forming at least a part of the outlet opening abuts in use, such that in use the first fluid is supplied through the inlet opening of the holder into the first mixing chamber and then, along a certain path within the first mixing chamber, does not hit any inner walls of the first mixing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20090211456Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchange-able holder and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for dispensing at least one amount of at least a first fluid such as water under pressure to the exchangeable holder, while the exchangeable holder is provided with at least one storage space which is filled with a second fluid such as a concentrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20090133584Abstract: A system (1) for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder (2) and an apparatus (4) provided with a fluid dispensing device (6) which is detachably connected to the holder (2) for dispensing at least an amount of at least a base fluid such as water under pressure to the exchangeable holder (2), wherein the exchangeable holder (2) is provided with at least a first (8?) and a second storage space (8?) which are filled with a first and second fluid, respectively, and a mixing chamber (10) for mixing the base fluid and the first and/or second fluid therein, while the mixing chamber (10) is situated at a position between the first storage space (8?) and the second storage space (8?).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek