Patents by Inventor Michael Pereira
Michael Pereira 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: 20170120247Abstract: A technique relates to a fluidic cell configured to hold a nanofluidic chip. A first plate is configured to hold the nanofluidic chip. A second plate is configured to fit on top of the first plate, such that the nanofluidic chip is held in place. The second plate has at least one first port and at least one second port. The second plate has an entrance hole configured to communicate with an inlet hole of the nanofluidic chip. The second port is angled above the first port, such that the first port and second port intersect to form a junction. The second port is formed to have a line-of-sight to the entrance hole, such that the second port is configured to receive input for extracting air trapped at a vicinity of the entrance hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Michael A. Pereira, Joshua T. Smith, Benjamin H. Wunsch
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Publication number: 20170120245Abstract: A technique relates to a fluidic cell configured to hold a nanofluidic chip. A first plate is configured to hold the nanofluidic chip. A second plate is configured to fit on top of the first plate, such that the nanofluidic chip is held in place. The second plate has at least one first port and at least one second port. The second plate has an entrance hole configured to communicate with an inlet hole of the nanofluidic chip. The second port is angled above the first port, such that the first port and second port intersect to form a junction. The second port is formed to have a line-of-sight to the entrance hole, such that the second port is configured to receive input for extracting air trapped at a vicinity of the entrance hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Michael A. Pereira, Joshua T. Smith, Benjamin H. Wunsch
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Publication number: 20160299104Abstract: A rotating magnetic field Hall apparatus is provided and includes first and second magnets disposed in a master-slave configuration, a device-under-test (DUT) stage interposable between the first and second magnets on which a DUT is disposable in first or second orientations for Hall measurement or photoelectromagnetic (PEM) testing, respectively, controllers disposed to center the DUT stage between the first and second magnets and orthogonal magnetic field sensors disposed aside lateral sides of the first magnet to facilitate positional initialization of the first and second magnets and to generate in-phase and out-of-phase reference signals for phase-sensitive or lock-in Hall signal detection. The system also includes software system to perform signal processing to yield the final Hall signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Oki Gunawan, Michael A. Pereira
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Publication number: 20160299201Abstract: A rotating magnetic field Hall apparatus is provided and includes first and second magnets disposed in a master-slave configuration, a device-under-test (DUT) stage interposable between the first and second magnets on which a DUT is disposable in first or second orientations for Hall measurement or photoelectromagnetic (PEM) testing, respectively, controllers disposed to center the DUT stage between the first and second magnets and orthogonal magnetic field sensors disposed aside lateral sides of the first magnet to facilitate positional initialization of the first and second magnets and to generate in-phase and out-of-phase reference signals for phase-sensitive or lock-in Hall signal detection. The system also includes software system to perform signal processing to yield the final Hall signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Oki Gunawan, Michael A. Pereira
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Patent number: 8854948Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting a multicast stream fault condition at a variety of points within a digital broadcast video distribution system. In addition, a method of seamless switchover from a primary to a redundant multicast stream is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Pereira, Fang Wu
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Patent number: 8681874Abstract: Particular embodiments generally relate to video insertion information insertion in a compressed bitstream. In one embodiment, a compressed bitstream of data is received. Video insertion information to be added to the bitstream is then determined. One or more macroblocks out of a plurality of macroblocks are determined in the compressed bitstream. The macroblocks are determined in the compressed domain and not the spatial domain. Information is selectively inserted for the video insertion information for the determined one or more macroblocks in the compressed bitstream. For example, encoded macroblocks for the video insertion information may replace the determined one or more macroblocks. Also, the one or more macroblocks may be decoded and information for the video insertion information is added to the decoded one or more macroblocks, and then the one or more macroblocks are re-encoded with the information.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gary Fujen Cheng, Wen-Hsiung Chen, Michael Pereira
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Publication number: 20140033342Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a production and cultivar system for establishing sterile, odd-ploidy Miscanthus×giganteus plantations from seed, where the seed are derived from fertile Miscanthus×giganteus parents of even but different ploidies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: MENDEL BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Neal I. Gutterson, Jeffrey P. Klingenberg, Michael A. Pereira, Dean E. Engler, Katrin Jakob
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Patent number: 8462847Abstract: In a packet based multicast video streaming network, a method for minimizing delay in displaying video on a TV set in response to a viewer changing the channel is disclosed. For each live multicast video stream, one or more reference frames and corresponding compressed frames are temporarily stored in a memory in anticipation of the viewer switching to that particular program. When the viewer changes channels, the previously stored reference and compressed frames are immediately read from the memory and rendered for display on the TV. This eliminates the need to wait for the next available reference frame. In other words, this eliminates a temporary blank TV screen each time the channel is changed. Certain compressed frames are dropped and blank frames can be inserted in order to catch up to and synchronize with the live video broadcast. The particular frames to be dropped and the number of blank frames to be inserted is a function of the bandwidth limitation imposed by the last mile of the network.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Fang Wu, Jack C. Cham, Michael Pereira
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Patent number: 7965771Abstract: In a packet based multicast video streaming network, a method for minimizing delay in displaying video on a TV set in response to a viewer changing the channel is disclosed. For each live multicast video stream, one or more reference frames and corresponding compressed frames are temporarily stored in a memory in anticipation of the viewer switching to that particular program. When the viewer changes channels, the previously stored reference and compressed frames are immediately read from the memory and rendered for display on the TV. This eliminates the need to wait for the next available reference frame. In other words, this eliminates a temporary blank TV screen each time the channel is changed. Certain compressed frames are dropped and blank frames can be inserted in order to catch up to and synchronize with the live video broadcast. The particular frames to be dropped and the number of blank frames to be inserted is a function of the bandwidth limitation imposed by the last mile of the network.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Fang Wu, Jack C. Cham, Michael Pereira
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Publication number: 20110131622Abstract: In a packet based multicast video streaming network, a method for minimizing delay in displaying video on a TV set in response to a viewer changing the channel is disclosed. For each live multicast video stream, one or more reference frames and corresponding compressed frames are temporarily stored in a memory in anticipation of the viewer switching to that particular program. When the viewer changes channels, the previously stored reference and compressed frames are immediately read from the memory and rendered for display on the TV. This eliminates the need to wait for the next available reference frame. In other words, this eliminates a temporary blank TV screen each time the channel is changed. Certain compressed frames are dropped and blank frames can be inserted in order to catch up to and synchronize with the live video broadcast. The particular frames to be dropped and the number of blank frames to be inserted is a function of the bandwidth limitation imposed by the last mile of the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Fang Wu, Jack C. Cham, Michael Pereira
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Publication number: 20110087245Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC., A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher Weinert, Ron Farkash, Dan Nelsen, Breck Petrillo, Mike Michael Pereira, David Robson, Thomas Weisel, Charles Johnson, David Skinlo
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Publication number: 20110080826Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting a multicast stream fault condition at a variety of points within a digital broadcast video distribution system. In addition, a method of seamless switchover from a primary to a redundant multicast stream is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: MICHAEL PEREIRA, Fang Wu
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Patent number: 7879046Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Depuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Weinert, Ron Farkash, Dan Nelsen, Breck Petrillo, Michael Pereira, David Robson, Thomas Weisel, Charles Johnson, David Skinlo
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Patent number: 7817535Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting a multicast stream fault condition at a variety of points within a digital broadcast video distribution system. In addition, a method of seamless switchover from a primary to a redundant multicast stream is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Pereira, Fang Wu
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Patent number: 7796598Abstract: An apparatus, e.g., in a network edge device, a method, and a software program product for synchronizing two or more redundant media streams, e.g., MPEG video streams. The method includes receiving network packets encapsulating redundant media streams representing the same media program, buffering the received streams, learning a program identifier for the media program, searching the packets of the redundant streams for synchronization points defined by a plurality of parameters of stream packets, synchronizing the redundant streams based on the comparison, and providing a single stream as an output stream.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pereira, John A. Toebes
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Patent number: 7776009Abstract: A breast cup for use with a breast pump for expressing breast milk is provided. The breast cup sealingly separates the air flow from the breast milk, provides a barrier against impingement of the flexible insert by the user's breast and provides a massaging member for facilitating expression of the breast milk.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles J Renz, David Robson, Marco Wo, Christopher Kampf, Aidan Petrie, Michael Pereira
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Patent number: 7666162Abstract: A breast cup for use with a breast pump for expressing breast milk is provided. The breast cup sealingly separates the air flow from the breast milk, provides a barrier against impingement of the flexible insert by the user's breast and provides a massaging member for facilitating expression of the breast milk.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles J Renz, David Robson, Marco Wo, Christopher Kampf, Aidan Petrie, Michael Pereira
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Publication number: 20090232221Abstract: Particular embodiments generally relate to video insertion information insertion in a compressed bitstream. In one embodiment, a compressed bitstream of data is received. Video insertion information to be added to the bitstream is then determined. One or more macroblocks out of a plurality of macroblocks are determined in the compressed bitstream. The macroblocks are determined in the compressed domain and not the spatial domain. Information is selectively inserted for the video insertion information for the determined one or more macroblocks in the compressed bitstream. For example, encoded macroblocks for the video insertion information may replace the determined one or more macroblocks. Also, the one or more macroblocks may be decoded and information for the video insertion information is added to the decoded one or more macroblocks, and then the one or more macroblocks are re-encoded with the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Gary Fujen Cheng, Wen-Hsiung Chen, Michael Pereira
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Patent number: 7540966Abstract: The invention relates to a method for purifying water by dissolving one or more soluble metal salts in the water to provide corresponding metal ions, by dissolving hypohalite into the water, and by regulating the residence time, and thus hypohalite concentration in the device using a venturi nozzle disposed between the metal generator and the hypohalite generator.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Costa, Richard T. Coffey, Michael Pereira, Daniel Nelsen, Thomas Parent, Christopher Kampf
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Patent number: D597427Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Pereira, Jens Hupkau