Patents by Inventor Son Tran
Son Tran 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: 20240115375Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes an annular frame that is radially collapsible and expandable between a radially collapsed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. The frame has a plurality of circumferentially extending rows of angled struts, each row of angled struts comprising angled struts arranged in a zig-zag pattern. The prosthetic heart valve further includes a leaflet structure positioned within the frame and secured thereto, and an outer sealing member mounted outside of the frame. The sealing member has an undulating outflow edge portion forming a plurality of triangular projections that are connected to and shaped to correspond to the zig-zag pattern of one of the rows of angled struts. The outer sealing member is sized to fit snugly against the outer surface of the frame when the frame is in the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Lien Huong Thi Hoang, Son V. Nguyen, Hien Tran Ngo, Vivian Tran, Russell T. Joseph, Dinesh L. Sirimanne, Kevin D. Rupp, Diana Nguyen-Thien-Nhon
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Publication number: 20240117023Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and treatments for cartilage degradation, wherein the method comprises administration of a therapeutic agent which inhibits the Ga1N Ac-T activation (GALA) pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicants: Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Pte LtdInventors: Frederic Bard, Le Son Tran, Khai Pang Leong, Joanne Zhi Hui Chia
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Patent number: 11911610Abstract: Methods of reducing the viability of cancer cells, preventing cancer cells of a subject from developing resistance to TTFields, and restoring sensitivity of cancer cells to TTFields by recommending or prescribing a PTGER3 inhibitor to a subject and applying an alternating electric field to the cancer cells are provided. In some instances, sensitivity of cancer cells to TTFields can be restored with one or more PTGER3 inhibitors (e.g., NSAIDs, cox2 inhibitors).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Novocure GmbHInventors: David Tran, Son Bang Le, Dongjiang Chen
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Publication number: 20240063777Abstract: A power device, circuit and method of making are described. The power device circuit includes a semiconductor substrate composition having a substrate layer of a first conductivity type wherein the first conductivity type is opposite a second conductivity type. Two or more lateral double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) devices are formed in the substrate layer and integrated into an isolation region of a high voltage well, wherein each LDMOS is isolated from a power device substrate area by an isolator structure formed from the substrate layer. One or more boost structures are integrated into the isolation region of the high voltage well wherein the one or more boost structures are in contact with the high voltage well and extend into the isolation region of the high voltage well.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Shekar Mallikarjunaswamy, Jongjib Kim, Son Tran
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Publication number: 20230235407Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for detecting the presence of cancer DNA in blood and for identifying the cancer origin in a test subject. Also provided are systems and methods for monitoring likelihood of cancer recurrence in a subject previously treated for cancer, systems and methods for assessing the efficacy of a cancer treatment in a subject suffering from cancer, and systems and methods for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Hoai Nghia NGUYEN, Hoa Giang, Minh Duy Phan, Le Son Tran
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Patent number: 11645693Abstract: An example method of complementary consumer item selection includes: receiving, by a computer system, an image representing a first consumer item of a reference set of consumer items; identifying a target category of a complementary consumer item to be associated with the reference set of consumer items; generating, by a neural network processing the set of images, a feature embeddings representing the first consumer item in relation to the target category; selecting, using the feature embedding, from a set of available consumer items, a plurality of candidate consumer items associated with the target category; and selecting, among the plurality of candidate consumer items, the complementary consumer item to be associated with the reference set of consumer items.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yen-Liang Lin, Son Tran, Larry Davis
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Patent number: 11546151Abstract: Example embodiments provide systems and methods for securing a deployed camera. A security apparatus is coupled to the deployed camera and accesses video content from the coupled camera. The security apparatus accesses video content from the coupled camera, splits the video content within a plurality of RTP packets, encrypts payloads of the RTP packets, embeds in a header of the encrypted RTP packets, at least two key identifications for decryption of the encrypted RTP packets, and transmits the plurality of RTP packets over a network to a video management system.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: NAGRAVISION S.A.Inventors: Michel Angel, Philippe Le Berre, Herve Retaureau, Minh-Son Tran
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Patent number: 11271559Abstract: A method of generating a gate drive signal for driving a control terminal of a power switch includes detecting a system input signal; determining a signal pulse of the system input signal being a first signal pulse following a power up event, or following an idle period, or following removal of a fault condition; and in response, generating a soft gate drive signal to drive the control terminal of the power switch to softly turn on the power switch. In another embodiment, the method includes determining a duration of the on period of the system input signal exceeding a maximum on duration and in response, disabling the gate drive signal to turn off the power switch; and determining a deassertion transition of the system input signal and in response, blocking the system input signal from the gate drive signal for a minimum off duration.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Cayman) Ltd.Inventors: Bum-Seok Suh, Wonjin Cho, Son Tran
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Publication number: 20210175155Abstract: An interconnected base plate comprises a metal layer, a plurality of metal pads, and a molding encapsulation. The mold compound layer encloses a majority portion of the plurality of metal pads 240. A respective top surface of each of the plurality of metal pads is exposed from a top surface of the molding encapsulation. The respective top surface of said each of the first plurality of metal pads and the top surface of the mold compound layer are co-planar. A power module comprises the interconnected base plate, a plurality of chips, a plurality of bonding wires, a plurality of terminals, a plastic case, and a module-level molding encapsulation. A method, for fabricating an interconnected base plate, comprises the steps of forming a plurality of metal pads; loading a metal layer; forming a molding encapsulation; and applying a singulation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Cayman) Ltd.Inventors: Zhiqiang Niu, Bum-Seok Suh, Long-Ching Wang, Son Tran, Junho Lee, Yueh-Se Ho
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Publication number: 20200344053Abstract: Example embodiments provide systems and methods for securing a deployed camera. A security apparatus is coupled to the deployed camera and accesses video content from the coupled camera. The security apparatus accesses video content from the coupled camera, splits the video content within a plurality of RTP packets, encrypts payloads of the RTP packets, embeds in a header of the encrypted RTP packets, at least two key identifications for decryption of the encrypted RTP packets, and transmits the plurality of RTP packets over a network to a video management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Michel Angel, Philippe Le Berre, Herve Retaureau, Minh-Son Tran
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Patent number: 10600727Abstract: An intelligent power module (IPM) has a first, second, third and fourth die supporting elements, a first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth transistors, a connection member, a low voltage IC, a high voltage IC, a plurality of leads and a molding encapsulation. The first transistor is attached to the first die supporting element. The second transistor is attached to the second die supporting element. The third transistor is attached to the third die supporting element. The fourth, fifth and sixth transistor s are attached to the fourth die supporting element. The low and high voltage ICs are attached to the connection member. The molding encapsulation encloses the first, second, third and fourth die supporting elements, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth transistors, the connection member and the low and high voltage ICs. The IPM has a reduced thermal resistance of junction-to-case (RthJC) compared to a conventional IPM.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.Inventors: Zhiqiang Niu, Bum-Seok Suh, Jun Lu, Son Tran, Wanki Hong, Guobing Shen, Xiaoguang Zeng, Mary Jane R. Alin
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Publication number: 20200036375Abstract: A method of generating a gate drive signal for driving a control terminal of a power switch includes detecting a system input signal; determining a signal pulse of the system input signal being a first signal pulse following a power up event, or following an idle period, or following removal of a fault condition; and in response, generating a soft gate drive signal to drive the control terminal of the power switch to softly turn on the power switch. In another embodiment, the method includes determining a duration of the on period of the system input signal exceeding a maximum on duration and in response, disabling the gate drive signal to turn off the power switch; and determining a deassertion transition of the system input signal and in response, blocking the system input signal from the gate drive signal for a minimum off duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Bum-Seok Suh, Wonjin Cho, Son Tran
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Patent number: 10477626Abstract: A controller for driving a power switch incorporates a hard turn-on disable circuit to prevent the power switch from turning on when the power switch is sustaining a high voltage value. The hard turn-on disable circuit includes a hard turn-on detection circuit and a protection logic circuit. The hard turn-on disable circuit is configured to block or to pass the system input signal to the normal gate drive circuit of the power switch depending on the detection indicator signal. In particular, the protection logic circuit blocks the system input signal VIN in response to a high voltage detection so that the power switch ignores the system input signal VIN, which may be erroneous, and the power switch is prevented from undesirable hard switching.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.Inventors: Son Tran, Bum-Seok Suh, Wonjin Cho
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Patent number: 10476494Abstract: An intelligent power module includes a power switch, a freewheeling device, and a controller circuit incorporating a gate drive circuit and one or more power switch protection circuits. In one embodiment, the power switch is an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) device, the freewheeling device is a PN junction diode, and the controller circuit is implemented as a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC). The power module implements protection functions for the power switching device where the protection circuits are formed on the controller circuit IC and co-packaged with the power switch. In some embodiments, the control circuit in the power module includes an active soft-start circuit which is activated to realize soft-start of the power switch. In other embodiments, the control circuit in the power module includes an active turn-on pulse control circuit to detect for abnormal system input signal pulse events and block system undesired input pulses.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.Inventors: Bum-Seok Suh, Wonjin Cho, Son Tran
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Patent number: 10411692Abstract: A controller for driving a power switch incorporates a protection circuit to protect the power switch from fault conditions, such as over-voltage conditions or power surge events. The protection circuit includes a fault detection circuit and a protection gate drive circuit. The fault detection circuit is configured to monitor the voltage across the power switch and to generate a fault detection indicator signal and the protection gate drive circuit is configured to generate a gate drive signal to turn on the power switch in response to a detected fault condition. In particular, the protection gate drive circuit generates a gate drive signal that has a slow assertion transition and is clamped at a given gate voltage value. In this manner, the protection circuit implements active clamping of the gate terminal of the power switch and safe handling of the power switch during over-voltage events.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INCORPORATEDInventors: Bum-Seok Suh, Wonjin Cho, Son Tran
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Patent number: 10243551Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure disclose a power semiconductor device coupled to a load operable to draw a load current comprising a power switch having a first terminal coupled to the load and a controller coupled to a control terminal of the power switch. The controller comprises a gate driving circuit configured to provide control of the control terminal of the power switch during normal switching operations; an overvoltage detection circuit configured to detect an overvoltage event occurring at the first terminal of the power switch; and an overvoltage protection circuit configured to provide control of the control terminal of the power switch during detection of the overvoltage event.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.Inventors: Son Tran, Fred Sawyer
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Publication number: 20190074826Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure disclose a power semiconductor device coupled to a load operable to draw a load current comprising a power switch having a first terminal coupled to the load and a controller coupled to a control terminal of the power switch. The controller comprises a gate driving circuit configured to provide control of the control terminal of the power switch during normal switching operations; an overvoltage detection circuit configured to detect an overvoltage event occurring at the first terminal of the power switch; and an overvoltage protection circuit configured to provide control of the control terminal of the power switch during detection of the overvoltage event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Son Tran, Fred Sawyer
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Publication number: 20190006270Abstract: An intelligent power module (IPM) has a first, second, third and fourth die supporting elements, a first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth transistors, a connection member, a low voltage IC, a high voltage IC, a plurality of leads and a molding encapsulation. The first transistor is attached to the first die supporting element. The second transistor is attached to the second die supporting element. The third transistor is attached to the third die supporting element. The fourth, fifth and sixth transistor s are attached to the fourth die supporting element. The low and high voltage ICs are attached to the connection member. The molding encapsulation encloses the first, second, third and fourth die supporting elements, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth transistors, the connection member and the low and high voltage ICs. The IPM has a reduced thermal resistance of junction-to-case (RthJC) compared to a conventional IPM.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Cayman) Ltd.Inventors: Zhiqiang Niu, Bum-Seok Suh, Jun Lu, Son Tran, Wanki Hong, Guobing Shen, Xiaoguang Zeng, Mary Jane R. Alin
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Publication number: 20180302690Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for reliably including a fingerprint or a watermark in a digital media content. In order to endure that the marking process will not be bypassed, the disclosed method includes insertion of the mark when the content is in compressed format. The disclosure covers ways and means for simplifying the process of including visible or invisible marks in the content using on-screen overlay techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Minh Son TRAN, Yishan ZHAO, Pierre SARDA
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Publication number: 20180269863Abstract: An intelligent power module includes a power switch, a freewheeling device, and a controller circuit incorporating a gate drive circuit and one or more power switch protection circuits. In one embodiment, the power switch is an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) device, the freewheeling device is a PN junction diode, and the controller circuit is implemented as a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC). The power module implements protection functions for the power switching device where the protection circuits are formed on the controller circuit IC and co-packaged with the power switch. In some embodiments, the control circuit in the power module includes an active soft-start circuit which is activated to realize soft-start of the power switch. In other embodiments, the control circuit in the power module includes an active turn-on pulse control circuit to detect for abnormal system input signal pulse events and block system undesired input pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Bum-Seok Suh, Wonjin Cho, Son Tran