Patents by Inventor T. Cheng
T. Cheng 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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Patent number: 12001021Abstract: In a display system configured to display images at multiple depth planes, images perceived to be substantially full color or multi-colored may be formed using component color images that are distributed in unequal numbers across a plurality of depth planes. The distribution of component color images across the depth planes may vary based on color. In some embodiments, a display system includes a stack of waveguides that each output light of a particular color, with some colors having fewer numbers of associated waveguides than other colors. The stack of waveguides may include multiple pluralities of different numbers of waveguides, each plurality configured to produce an image by outputting light corresponding to a particular color. A display controller can introduce blur and/or change pixel size for images to be presented for at least one depth plane, based on the contents of images.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Hong Hua, Hui-Chuan Cheng, Christophe Peroz
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Publication number: 20240178821Abstract: A power-up initialization circuit includes a delay chain circuit and a signal generator circuit. The delay chain circuit receives a power supply voltage, and applies a predetermined delay amount to the power supply voltage for generating a delayed output voltage. The signal generator circuit receives the delayed output voltage from the delay chain circuit, and generates and outputs at least one power-up initialization signal in response to the delayed output voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Lik T. Cheng, ZIJIE GUO, Agastya Gogoi
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Publication number: 20240097346Abstract: Methods for constructing multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) antenna arrays, may include: variable doping of the MWCNTs, forming light pipes with layers of variable dielectric glass, forming geometric diodes on full-wave rectified devices that propagate both electrons and holes, using clear conductive ground plans to form windows that can control a building's internal temperature, and generating multiple lithographic patterns with a single mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Laurence H. COOKE, Darin S. OLSON, Paul COMITA, Robert E. COUSINS, Albert K. HENNING, Andreas HEGEDUS, David B. COOKE, Yao Te CHENG, John BURKE, Richard T. PRESTON
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Publication number: 20230255621Abstract: Suture passer systems for tissue suspension and tissue compression, and more particularly for tongue suspension, are described. The system can include at least a first elongate tubular body or shaft, a needle having a lateral bias carried by the elongate body, and a retrieval element operably connected to the elongate tubular body. The needle can have a substantially straight configuration when located within the elongate tubular body, and be configured to exit an opening at or near a distal end of the elongate tubular body and assume a laterally biased or curved shape to form a path through tissue. The needle is configured to carry a suture. The retrieval element can be configured to retrieve the suture carried by the needle after the needle has formed a curved or otherwise angled path through tissue. The system can also include one or more bone anchors to secure the suture loops. Methods of placing one or more suture loops into tissue, such as the base of the tongue, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Erik van der Burg, Peter Martin, Chris Feezor, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Christopher T. Cheng, Michael Kolber, Adam H. Liston
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Patent number: 11672528Abstract: Suture passer systems for tissue suspension and tissue compression, and more particularly for tongue suspension, are described. The system can include at least a first elongate tubular body or shaft, a needle having a lateral bias carried by the elongate body, and a retrieval element operably connected to the elongate tubular body. The needle can have a substantially straight configuration when located within the elongate tubular body, and be configured to exit an opening at or near a distal end of the elongate tubular body and assume a laterally biased or curved shape to form a path through tissue. The needle is configured to carry a suture. The retrieval element can be configured to retrieve the suture carried by the needle after the needle has formed a curved or otherwise angled path through tissue. The system can also include one or more bone anchors to secure the suture loops. Methods of placing one or more suture loops into tissue, such as the base of the tongue, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Siesta Medical, Inc.Inventors: Erik van der Burg, Peter Martin, Chris Feezor, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Christopher T. Cheng, Michael Kolber, Adam H. Liston
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Publication number: 20230050043Abstract: The disclosure provides microbial compositions (e.g., compositions comprising one or more microbes or protein components thereof), that can be administered to subjects to confer beneficial effects. Disclosed compositions can, for example, be useful in reducing visceral hypersensitivity, or pain in response to colorectal distension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Jeewon Garcia-So, Nicholas B. Justice, Magdalena K. Stoeva, John S. Eid, Julia N. Myers, Andrew T. Cheng, Moe Brandi, Paul McMurdie, James H. Bullard
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Publication number: 20230043073Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed. The method comprises: designating a first plurality of links from a first stack segment to a second stack segment as a first etherchannel link; designating a second plurality of links from the first stack segment to a third stack segment as a second etherchannel link, where the second stack segment and the third stack segment are in communication with a fourth stack segment; designating the first etherchannel link and the second etherchannel link as members of a hierarchical etherchannel link; and sending a packet from the first stack segment to the fourth stack segment using the hierarchical etherchannel link.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Linda T. Cheng, Manpreet Singh Sandhu, Subrat Mohanty, Ali Ahmad Tareen, Ganesh Srinivasa Bhat
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Patent number: 11516150Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed. The method comprises: designating a first plurality of links from a first stack segment to a second stack segment as a first etherchannel link; designating a second plurality of links from the first stack segment to a third stack segment as a second etherchannel link, where the second stack segment and the third stack segment are in communication with a fourth stack segment; designating the first etherchannel link and the second etherchannel link as members of a hierarchical etherchannel link; and sending a packet from the first stack segment to the fourth stack segment using the hierarchical etherchannel link.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Linda T. Cheng, Manpreet Singh Sandhu, Subrat Mohanty, Ali Ahmad Tareen, Ganesh Srinivasa Bhat
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Patent number: 11467553Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for initiating actions based on sequences of events. In one aspect, a process includes receiving, from each of multiple devices, data specifying an event detected by the device. The events are compared to configured scenarios that each specify a sequence of trigger events and an action to be initiated in response to detecting the sequence of trigger events. A determination is made that the events match a first scenario of the scenarios. In response to determining that the events detected by the multiple devices match the first scenario, a first action specified by the first scenario is initiated. A determination is made that a combination of one or more of the events detected by the multiple devices and the first action matches a second scenario. In response, a second action specified by the second scenario is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions LimitedInventors: Matthew Thomas Short, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, Grace T. Cheng, Michael E. Simanek, Andrew Albert Nat, III, Amir M. Khan, Joseph Pollock, Fadi Mahmoud, Michael Baroody
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Publication number: 20220193155Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions comprising microbial populations with increased tolerability and improved shelf life. Disclosed, herein, in some aspects, is a composition comprising at least one powdered microbial population, lactate, and trehalose. In some embodiments, the lactate is a lactate salt. In some embodiments, the lactate is sodium lactate. In some embodiments, the lactate and trehalose are present in sufficient amount to act as a cryoprotectant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Andrew T. Cheng, Marcus F. Schicklberger, David Moreno, Brendon Stoneburner, Jaime Hernandez
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Patent number: 11339425Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lends can be a bi-convex lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob K. Freudenthal, Geoffrey Dahlhoff, Kevin Maher, Ming Song Chen, Gary Lim, Ronald Danehy, David Fortescue, Ming Shen, Woon Liang Soh, Francis T. Cheng, Ruoyun Wu, Thiam Chye Lee, Gary A. Chappell, Chee Kiong Lim, Jeff Dere, Ted Straub, Jorge Fonseca, Kuan Moon Boo, Soo Yong Lau
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Patent number: 11257570Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing a melting or dissociation curve of a DNA or other sample, for example, during PCR processing. In some embodiments, detection of the melting point and melting curve behavior can be enhanced by taking a derivative of the curve, and detecting peaks in the differential dissociation curve. In some embodiments, the derivative operation can comprise the use of edge-processing, or other detection algorithms. In some embodiments, the dissociation analysis can comprise removing low-frequency (or pedestal) components of the differential dissociation curve. In some embodiments, the differential dissociation curve can exhibit a smoothed or more regular appearance than the raw detected data.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventor: Francis T. Cheng
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Patent number: 11106984Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a predictive analytics system that provides a mechanism to change the design or implementations of a product manufactured in a supply chain are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of receiving training data that includes private information for a node in a supply chain network and information regarding previous decisions related to product change requests for a product manufactured through the supply chain network; training, using the training data, a predictive model configured to render decisions for requests to change a part used in manufacturing the product; receiving a request to change a given part; applying the predictive model to the request to change the given part; determining a decision approving or denying the request; and transmitting the decision to the requesting node.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions LimitedInventors: Robert Dooley, Grace T. Cheng, Alex M. Kass
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Publication number: 20210205374Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for therapeutic administration of the compositions to treat comorbidities associated with gut dysbiosis. The disclosure also provides compositions and methods for increasing engraftment of administered microbes. The disclosure also provides methods for stool sample collection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: John S. EID, Colleen CUTCLIFFE, James H. BULLARD, Nicholas JUSTICE, Jessica GINES, Surabhi TYAGI, Marcus F. SCHICKLBERGER, Andrew T. CHENG, Paul MCMURDIE, Christian SIEBER
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Patent number: 11052226Abstract: Steerable medical devices and methods of use. In some embodiments, the steerable medical devices can be steered bi-directionally. In some embodiments the steerable medical devices include a first flexible tubular member and a second flexible tubular member secured together at a location distal to a steerable portion of the steerable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Kalila Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Jonah Lepak, Emma Lepak, Tom Saul, Jean-Pierre Dueri, Joseph Creagan Trautman, Christopher T. Cheng, Richard Joseph Renati, Colin Mixter, Marc Bitoun
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Publication number: 20210177398Abstract: Suture passer systems for tissue suspension and tissue compression, and more particularly for tongue suspension, are described. The system can include at least a first elongate tubular body or shaft, a needle having a lateral bias carried by the elongate body, and a retrieval element operably connected to the elongate tubular body. The needle can have a substantially straight configuration when located within the elongate tubular body, and be configured to exit an opening at or near a distal end of the elongate tubular body and assume a laterally biased or curved shape to form a path through tissue. The needle is configured to carry a suture. The retrieval element can be configured to retrieve the suture carried by the needle after the needle has formed a curved or otherwise angled path through tissue. The system can also include one or more bone anchors to secure the suture loops. Methods of placing one or more suture loops into tissue, such as the base of the tongue, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Erik van der Burg, Peter Martin, Chris Feezor, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Christopher T. Cheng, Michael Kolber, Adam H. Liston
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Patent number: 10966710Abstract: Suture passer systems for tissue suspension and tissue compression, and more particularly for tongue suspension, are described. The system can include at least a first elongate tubular body or shaft, a needle having a lateral bias carried by the elongate body, and a retrieval element operably connected to the elongate tubular body. The needle can have a substantially straight configuration when located within the elongate tubular body, and be configured to exit an opening at or near a distal end of the elongate tubular body and assume a laterally biased or curved shape to form a path through tissue. The needle is configured to carry a suture. The retrieval element can be configured to retrieve the suture carried by the needle after the needle has formed a curved or otherwise angled path through tissue. The system can also include one or more bone anchors to secure the suture loops. Methods of placing one or more suture loops into tissue, such as the base of the tongue, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Siesta Medical, Inc.Inventors: Erik van der Burg, Peter Martin, Chris Feezor, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Christopher T. Cheng, Michael Kolber, Adam H. Liston
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Patent number: 10846901Abstract: Implementations are directed to methods, systems, apparatus, and computer programs for generation of a three-dimensional (3D) animation by receiving a user input defining a two-dimensional (2D) representation of a plurality of elements, processing, by the one or more processors, the 2D representation to classify the plurality of elements in symbolic elements and action elements, generating, by the one or more processors, based on the symbolic elements, the action elements, and a set of rules a 3D animation corresponding to the 2D representation, and transmitting, by the one or more processors, the 3D animation to an extended reality device for display.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions LimitedInventors: Matthew Thomas Short, Robert Dooley, Grace T. Cheng, Sunny Webb, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
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Patent number: 10837216Abstract: A garage door security system includes a camera configured to capture images of vehicles that are in proximity of a garage door of a garage. A database stores identification information for a plurality of vehicles. The identification information includes at least one of make, model, color, license plate number. An image and data analytic controller analyzes the images of vehicles captured by the camera using the identification information for the plurality of vehicles stored in the local database in order to identify vehicles authorized to enter the garage. A motor control opens the garage door for vehicles authorized to enter the garage.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Inventors: Fred T. Cheng, Herman Yau
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Publication number: 20200345341Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a knotless suture anchor for implanting in bone including an outer tubular member having a distal end, a proximal end, an outer wall, and an at least one aperture through the outer wall; an inner member being rotatably disposed within the outer tubular member, the inner member having an at least one aperture for receiving at least one suture thread; a pointed tip configured to facilitate impaction of the anchor into the bone; and at least one suture thread guide positioned on the outer tubular member, wherein the at least one suture thread is positioned through the at least one suture thread guide, the at least one aperture of the outer tubular member, and the at least one aperture of the inner member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Erik Van Der Burg, Nathaniel Cohen, Christopher Feezor, Christopher T. Cheng