Patents by Inventor Kenneth Kwok
Kenneth Kwok 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: 20240102039Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating low light and/or shade tolerance, and red light specific responses in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding low light and/or SD+EODFR-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased low light and/or SD+EODFR tolerance. In addition, methods and materials involved in increasing UV-B tolerance in plants and methods and materials involved in modulating biomass levels in plants are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Shing Kwok, Kenneth Bounds, Ryan Miller, Sam Harris, James Burns, Roger I. Pennell, Vijay Sharma, Michael F. Portereiko, Han-Suk Kim, Gerard Magpantay
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Patent number: 11926836Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating low light and/or shade tolerance, and red light specific responses in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding low light and/or SD+EODFR-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased low light and/or SD+EODFR tolerance. In addition, methods and materials involved in increasing UV-B tolerance in plants and methods and materials involved in modulating biomass levels in plants are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Ceres, Inc.Inventors: Shing Kwok, Kenneth Bounds, Ryan Miller, Sam Harris, James Burns, Roger I. Pennell, Vijay Sharma, Michael F. Portereiko, Han-Suk Kim, Gerard Magpantay
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Publication number: 20200027317Abstract: A method for playing a modified Baccarat card game includes providing a gaming table or electronic gaming system (including via the internet) having a side bet wager spot for receiving a Bigger Win side bet that either the player hand or the banker hand will have a higher point value based on a scoring system different from the rules of a standard Baccarat game, having other side bet options such as Win Both side bet and In-Between side bet, receiving one or more Variable Value Tokens from a gambler, the Variable Value Tokens having an initial face value that is more than the initial cost that was paid by the gambler, determining whether the wager placed in the stage of receiving is a winning wager in the Baccarat game and on the Bigger Win side bet and other side bets (if any), and dispensing a payout.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Zhenhui HUANG, Kenneth Kwok Wah LIU
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Publication number: 20200027316Abstract: A method for playing a modified Baccarat card game includes providing a gaming table or electronic gaming system (including via the internet) having a side bet wager spot for receiving a Bigger Win side bet that either the Player hand or the Banker hand will have a higher point value based on a scoring system different from the rules of a standard Baccarat game, having other side bet options such as Win Both side bet and In-Between side bet, receiving one or more Variable Value Tokens from a gambler, the Variable Value Tokens having an initial face value that is more than the initial cost that was paid by the gambler, determining whether the wager placed in the step of receiving is a winning wager in the Baccarat game and on the Bigger Win side bet and other side bets (if any), and dispensing a payout.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Zhenhui HUANG, Kenneth Kwok Wah LIU
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Patent number: 10112316Abstract: A system for orienting strands (e.g., wood strands) includes multiple rotatable shafts that extend perpendicular to a travel direction of a mat of aligned strands. Each shaft can include axially spaced agitation members that extend radially away from the shaft, such as in a direction parallel to the travel direction. A vane set can be positioned vertically below the shafts. The vane set can include multiple partitions that define inter-partition spacings parallel to the travel direction. In an example, an inter-partition spacing of the vane set can be greater along a bottom portion of adjacent partitions than along a top portion of the same adjacent partitions. In an example, an upper edge thickness of a partition can be greater than a lower edge thickness of the same partition.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Norbord Inc.Inventors: Wu Hsiung Ernest Hsu, Jaime Antonio Costa, Kenneth Kwok-Cheung Lau
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Publication number: 20150360387Abstract: A system for orienting strands (e.g., wood strands) includes multiple rotatable shafts that extend perpendicular to a travel direction of a mat of aligned strands. Each shaft can include axially spaced agitation members that extend radially away from the shaft, such as in a direction parallel to the travel direction. A vane set can be positioned vertically below the shafts. The vane set can include multiple partitions that define inter-partition spacings parallel to the travel direction. In an example, an inter-partition spacing of the vane set can be greater along a bottom portion of adjacent partitions than along a top portion of the same adjacent partitions. In an example, an upper edge thickness of a partition can be greater than a lower edge thickness of the same partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Wu Hsiung Ernest Hsu, Tony Costa, Kenneth Kwok-Cheung Lau
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Patent number: 9136764Abstract: Power control systems and power control devices may include a power control chip having a power control module configured to generate a power stage control signal, and an external power stage having a timing control module. The timing control module may be configured to receive the power stage control signal and generate a timing control signal controlling at least one switch to regulate an output voltage of the external power stage. The power control device further includes an auto-configuration module configured to communicate with the external power stage and request auto-configuration information from the external power stage. A related method of auto-configuring a power control system includes communicating auto-configuration information between at least one external power stage of a power control system and a power control chip, and configuring a setting of the at least one external power stage of the power control system based on the auto-configuration information.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Integrated Device Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jan Krellner, Stephen Ulbrich, Kenneth Kwok
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Patent number: 9112410Abstract: Power control systems and power control devices may include a power control chip having a power control module configured to generate a power stage control signal, and at least one power stage having a timing control module that is physically separate from the power control module. The timing control module may be configured to receive the power stage control signal and generate a timing control signal controlling at least one switch to regulate an output voltage of the at least one power stage. A related method may include generating power stage control information indicating an offset between an output voltage and a desired regulated output voltage, transmitting the power stage control information between modules that are physically separate, and timing signals for controlling a switching converter to regulate the output voltage. A related method of auto-configuring a power control system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, inc.Inventors: Stephen Ulbrich, Jack Cornish, Kenneth Kwok, Jan Krellner
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Publication number: 20140101782Abstract: This invention relates to the veracity of information displayed to a user of a computer, and information provided to a computer by human input devices such as mice and keyboards. A digital video guard (DVG) device is a peripheral that is retrofitted to commodity computer devices. The DVG resides in-line with a digital display and enables secure end-to-end interactions between a user and a displayed (usually remote) application. In-band signalling within the digital video stream is used to carry encrypted information from a local or remote source, over untrusted network infrastructure through the digital video guard device to a user. The DVG decrypts and verifies the integrity of the digital video. The integrity of the displayed information is indicated by a trusted LED on the DVG hardware. Portions of the video signal may be designated as trusted, if the received data has been encrypted, signed, or labelled as trustworthy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: The Commonwealth of AustraliaInventors: Mark Robert Grant Beaumont, Christopher James Guildford North, Kenneth Kwok-Hei Yiu, Joshua David Green
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Patent number: 8581659Abstract: Current sources, systems including the current source, and methods for regulating and/or controlling a circuit using the current source. The current source is generally configured to (i) receive a reference current, a bias voltage and a feedback/input current and (ii) provide an output current. The systems generally include the current source, a circuit directly or indirectly receiving the output current, a bias source/generator configured to provide the bias voltage, and a current reference configured to sink or source a predetermined amount of current from or to the output current. The method generally includes (a) applying a bias voltage to the current source, the current source receiving an input current and providing an output current; (b) sinking or sourcing a reference current from or to the output current; (c) applying the output of the current source directly or indirectly to a regulated circuit; and (d) providing the input current from the regulated circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Dongbu Hitek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Steven Ulbrich, Kenneth Kwok, Jan Krellner, Joon Park
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Patent number: 8572403Abstract: This invention relates to the veracity of information displayed to a user of a computer, and information provided to a computer by human input devices such as mice and keyboards. A digital video guard (DVG) device is a peripheral that is retrofitted to commodity computer devices. The DVG resides in-line with a digital display and enables secure end-to-end interactions between a user and a displayed (usually remote) application. In-band signalling within the digital video stream is used to carry encrypted information from a local or remote source, over untrusted network infrastructure through the digital video guard device to a user. The DVG decrypts and verifies the integrity of the digital video. The integrity of the displayed information is indicated by a trusted LED on the DVG hardware. Portions of the video signal may be designated as trusted, if the received data has been encrypted, signed, or labelled as trustworthy.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Commonwealth of AustraliaInventors: Mark Robert Grant Beaumont, Christopher James Guildford North, Kenneth Kwok-Hei Yiu, Joshua David Green
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Publication number: 20130278234Abstract: Power control systems and power control devices may include a power control chip having a power control module configured to generate a power stage control signal, and an external power stage having a timing control module. The timing control module may be configured to receive the power stage control signal and generate a timing control signal controlling at least one switch to regulate an output voltage of the external power stage. The power control device further includes an auto-configuration module configured to communicate with the external power stage and request auto-configuration information from the external power stage. A related method of auto-configuring a power control system includes communicating auto-configuration information between at least one external power stage of a power control system and a power control chip, and configuring a setting of the at least one external power stage of the power control system based on the auto-configuration information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jan Krellner, Stephen Ulbrich, Kenneth Kwok
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Publication number: 20130265022Abstract: Power control systems and power control devices may include a power control chip having a power control module configured to generate a power stage control signal, and at least one power stage having a timing control module that is physically separate from the power control module. The timing control module may be configured to receive the power stage control signal and generate a timing control signal controlling at least one switch to regulate an output voltage of the at least one power stage. A related method may include generating power stage control information indicating an offset between an output voltage and a desired regulated output voltage, transmitting the power stage control information between modules that are physically separate, and timing signals for controlling a switching converter to regulate the output voltage. A related method of auto-configuring a power control system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Stephen Ulbrich, Jack Cornish, Kenneth Kwok, Jan Krellner
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Patent number: 8456096Abstract: Circuits for regulating and/or controlling integrated circuits such as drivers and switching regulators generally include a first switch configured to control or regulate a current, voltage drop or voltage boost; a first regulator or driver configured to transmit first pulses to the first switch, the pulses having a first pulse width; and pulse width modulation circuitry configured to (i) reduce the first pulse width when a first thermal threshold is met and (ii) increase the first pulse width when a second thermal threshold is met, the second thermal threshold being less than the first thermal threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenneth Kwok, Jan Krellner, Steven Ulbrich, Joon Park
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Publication number: 20110264922Abstract: This invention relates to the veracity of information that is displayed to a user of a computer and can also relate to the veracity of information provided to a computer by human input devices such as pointing devices and keyboards. A digital video guard device is a peripheral that is retrofitted to commodity computer device. The digital video guard device provides trust in specific information presented on a digital display. The digital video guard device resides in-line with a digital display and enables secure end-to-end interactions between a user and a displayed (usually remote) application. In-band signalling within the digital video stream is used to carry encrypted information from a remote source, over untrusted network infrastructure through the digital video guard device to a user for viewing. The creation of encrypted digital video content can be achieved by either local or remote applications, and is effected by manipulating what is to be rendered on a computer's display, i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Mark Robert Grant Beaumont, Christopher James Guildford North, Kenneth Kwok-Hei Yiu, Joshua David Green
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Publication number: 20110193542Abstract: The present invention provides circuits and methods for regulating and/or controlling integrated circuits such as drivers and switching regulators. The circuit generally includes a first switch configured to control or regulate a current, voltage drop or voltage boost; a first regulator or driver configured to transmit first pulses to the first switch, the pulses having a first pulse width; and pulse width modulation circuitry configured to (i) reduce the first pulse width when a first thermal threshold is met and (ii) increase the first pulse width when a second thermal threshold is met, the second thermal threshold being less than the first thermal threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Kenneth KWOK, Jan Krellner, Steven Ulbrich, Joon Park
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Publication number: 20110181256Abstract: Current sources, systems including the current source, and methods for regulating and/or controlling a circuit using the current source. The current source is generally configured to (i) receive a reference current, a bias voltage and a feedback/input current and (ii) provide an output current. The systems generally include the current source, a circuit directly or indirectly receiving the output current, a bias source/generator configured to provide the bias voltage, and a current reference configured to sink or source a predetermined amount of current from or to the output current. The method generally includes (a) applying a bias voltage to the current source, the current source receiving an input current and providing an output current; (b) sinking or sourcing a reference current from or to the output current; (c) applying the output of the current source directly or indirectly to a regulated circuit; and (d) providing the input current from the regulated circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Steven Ulbrich, Kenneth Kwok, Jan Krellner, Joon Park
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Patent number: 7844570Abstract: The subject invention pertains to systems and methods that facilitate generation of a database to support a multidimensional model. A database schema is generated in a top-down fashion. In particular, multidimensional structures and attributes such as cubes and dimensions can be defined. From such definition, a proposed database schema can be produced. This schema can subsequently be modified prior to or after populating the database. For example, a table or column could be added. Thereafter, the cubes and dimensions could be altered and a modified schema generated that preserves changes made to the schema. Accordingly, the subject systems and methods disclose an iterative approach that supports both top-down and bottom-up multidimensional database design.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Amir Netz, Paul J. Sanders, Donald M. Farmer, Kenneth Kwok, Ovidiu Burlacu
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Publication number: 20090077924Abstract: Methods for manufacturing an engineered wood product are disclosed. The method may include applying at least one preservative on the plurality of wood pieces; applying at least one resin on the plurality of wood pieces, wherein at least one of applying at least one preservative and applying at least one resin is configured to prevent interference among the at least one preservative and the at least one resin; forming a blanket of wood pieces from the plurality of wood pieces; and curing the at least one resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Kenneth Kwok-Cheung Lau, Christopher Clement Serbyn, Roger Lyle Summers
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Publication number: 20060020619Abstract: The subject invention pertains to systems and methods that facilitate generation of a database to support a multidimensional model. A database schema is generated in a top-down fashion. In particular, multidimensional structures and attributes such as cubes and dimensions can be defined. From such definition, a proposed database schema can be produced. This schema can subsequently be modified prior to or after populating the database. For example, a table or column could be added. Thereafter, the cubes and dimensions could be altered and a modified schema generated that preserves changes made to the schema. Accordingly, the subject systems and methods disclose an iterative approach that supports both top-down and bottom-up multidimensional database design.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Amir Netz, Paul Sanders, Donald Farmer, Kenneth Kwok, Ovidiu Burlacu