Patents by Inventor The Vu

The Vu 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).

  • System and method for enabling image recognition and searching of remote content on display
    Patent number: 8712862
    Abstract: Images are analyzed by programmatic mechanisms for accessing one or more remote web pages to retrieve content on display at the remote web pages. The retrieved images may be analyzed to determine information about an object shown in a corresponding image of the content on display. At least a portion of the object shown in the corresponding image of the content on display may be made selectable and associated with the determined information. This determined information may subsequently be used, in for example, search applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Salih Burak Gokturk, Dan Chiao, Jacquie Phillips, Mark Moran, Vincent Vanhoucke, Azhar Khan, Xiaofan Lin, Munjal Shah, Andrew Miller, Navneet Dalal, Diem Vu
  • FATTY ACID NIACIN CONJUGATES AND THEIR USES
    Publication number: 20140113940
    Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill C. MILNE, Michael R. JIROUSEK, Jean E. BEMIS, Chi B. VU
  • TEST SIMILARITY DETECTION WITH METHOD CALL SEQUENCE ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20140115565
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting test similarity between first and second tests for a software system. The computer-implemented method includes receiving data indicative of respective method call sequences executed during each of the first and second tests, generating, with a processor, a similarity score for the first and second tests based on a comparison of the respective method call sequences, and providing, via a user interface, a result of the comparison based on the similarity score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arun Abraham, Patrick Tseng, Vu Tran, Jing Fan
  • SHARPS CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20140110448
    Abstract: A process of manufacturing a sharps container and a method of storing needles are disclosed. The sharps container utilizes a blocking member which does not interfere with a needle being inserted into the sharps container, and a latch mechanism which does not require a protruding tab. The latch mechanism requires at least a dual action to open the sharps container, and limits the movement required for opening the sharps container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Vu Phan
  • Mixed voltage non-volatile memory integrated circuit with power saving
    Patent number: 8705282
    Abstract: An integrated circuit die has a first die pad for receiving a first voltage and a second die pad for receiving a second voltage. The second voltage is less than the first voltage. A first circuit which is operable at the first voltage is in the integrated circuit die. A second circuit which is operable at the second voltage is in the integrated circuit die and is connected to the second die pad. A circuit that detects current flow from the second die pad is in the integrated circuit die. A switch is interposed between the first die pad and the first circuit to disconnect the first die pad from the first circuit in response to current flow detected by the circuit for detecting current flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Anh Ly, Thuan Vu, Hung Quoc Nguyen
  • User interface for stylus-based user input
    Patent number: 8707217
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a user interface for stylus-based user input is described. In one aspect, a stylus-based user input is received. Responsive to receiving the input, a menu is displayed. The menu includes selectable items to allow a user, by selecting one of the selectable items, to direct the computer system to generate right-mouse button input or to interpret one or more subsequent stylus-based user inputs as hover cursor input, keyboard-like input, or handwriting input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Vu Nguyen
  • Technique for communication between networks for distributing digital contents
    Publication number: 20140108609
    Abstract: A method is provided for communication, which is implemented by an interfacing device of a server of a first network for distributing digital content. The method includes: receiving a content ingestion request emitted by a device of a second network for distributing content, with a view to storage of the content in the second distribution network; and when the first distribution network is not able to respond to the request, dispatching an enquiry destined for at least one third network for distributing content, requesting a transfer of the content to the second distribution network. The first distribution network delegates the transfer of the content. The third distribution network then transfers the digital content to the second content distribution network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: ORANGE
    Inventors: Thang Vu Duong, Frederic Fieau, Gael Fromentoux
  • Lawn Care Robot
    Publication number: 20140102061
    Abstract: A robot lawnmower includes a body and a drive system carried by the body and configured to maneuver the robot across a lawn. The robot also includes a grass cutter and a swath edge detector, both carried by the body. The swath edge detector is configured to detect a swath edge between cut and uncut grass while the drive system maneuvers the robot across the lawn while following a detected swath edge. The swath edge detector includes a calibrator that monitors uncut grass for calibration of the swath edge detector. In some examples, the calibrator comprises a second swath edge detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul E. Sandin, Joseph L. Jones, Daniel N. Ozick, David A. Cohen, David M. Lewis, JR., Clara Vu, Zivthan A. Dubrovsky, Joshua B. Preneta, Jeffrey W. Mammen, Duane L. Gilbert, Tony L. Campbell, John Bergman
  • Method and System for Low Power Transmission and Data Alignment
    Publication number: 20140105101
    Abstract: A method and apparatus automatically maintains a JESD204 serial data link (252) as active by using an idle signal (254) and multiplexer selection circuit (247) to selectively switch signal data samples (246) and dummy samples (0, . . . 0) onto a serial interface input to a JESD module (248) for serialization into a plurality of symbols for transmission over the JESD204 serial data link (252) in response to a transmit clock signal (253) so that serialized symbols generated from signal data samples are transmitted when there are signal data samples available, and serialized symbols generated from dummy samples are transmitted when there are no signal data samples available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Mieu Van Vu, John J. Vaglica
  • Non-volatile Memory Device With Plural Reference Cells, And Method Of Setting The Reference Cells
    Publication number: 20140104961
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device has an array of non-volatile memory cells, a first plurality of non-volatile memory reference cells, with each reference cell capable of being programmed to a reference level different from the other reference cells; and a second plurality of comparators. Each of the comparators is connectable to one of the first plurality of non-volatile memory reference cells and to one of a third plurality of memory cells from among the array of non-volatile memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Xian Liu, Michael James Heinz, Eugene Jinglun Tam, Michael K. Doan, Alexander Kotov, Tho Ngoc Dang, Jack Edward Frayer, Jung Hee Yun, Thuan T. Vu
  • Non-volatile Memory Array And Method Of Using Same For Fractional Word Programming
    Publication number: 20140104965
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device that includes N planes of non-volatile memory cells (where N is an integer greater than 1). Each plane of non-volatile memory cells includes a plurality of memory cells configured in rows and columns. Each of the N planes includes gate lines that extend across the rows of the memory cells therein but do not extend to others of the N planes of non-volatile memory cells. A controller is configured to divide each of a plurality of words of data into N fractional-words, and program each of the N fractional-words of each word of data into a different one of the N planes of non-volatile memory cells. The controller uses a programming current and a program time period for the programming, and can be configured to vary the programming current by a factor and inversely vary the program time period by the factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Anh Ly, Thuan Vu, Hung Quoc Nguyen
  • Lawn Care Robot
    Publication number: 20140102062
    Abstract: A robot lawnmower includes a body and a drive system carried by the body and configured to maneuver the robot across a lawn. The robot also includes a grass cutter and a swath edge detector, both carried by the body. The swath edge detector is configured to detect a swath edge between cut and uncut grass while the drive system maneuvers the robot across the lawn while following a detected swath edge. The swath edge detector includes a calibrator that monitors uncut grass for calibration of the swath edge detector. In some examples, the calibrator comprises a second swath edge detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul E. Sandin, Joseph L. Jones, Daniel N. Ozick, David A. Cohen, David M. Lewis, JR., Clara Vu, Zivthan A. Dubrovsky, Joshua B. Preneta, Jeffrey W. Mammen, Duane L. Gilbert, Tony L. Campbell, John Bergman
  • Methods of Treating a Tauopathy
    Publication number: 20140099303
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating a tauopathy, involving administering an anti-Tau antibody. The present disclosure also provides anti-Tau antibodies, and formulations comprising same, for use in the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: iPierian, Inc.
    Inventors: Irene Griswold-Prenner, Nancy E. Stagliano, Vu Dang
  • Methods of Treating a Tauopathy
    Publication number: 20140099304
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating a tauopathy, involving administering an anti-Tau antibody. The present disclosure also provides anti-Tau antibodies, and formulations comprising same, for use in the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: iPierian, Inc.
    Inventors: Irene Griswold-Prenner, Nancy E. Stagliano, Vu Dang
  • Process for Producing Non-Detonable Training Aid Materials for Detecting Explosives
    Publication number: 20140097551
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing training aid materials for detecting homemade explosives includes spreading an explosive powder on a porous surface, storing the surface in a container that facilitates sublimation of the explosive powder such that the explosive powder redeposits onto the surface and into the pores over a period of time, and removing the surface from the container after the period of time to yield training aid materials. An additional method includes preparing a dilute solution of an explosive reaction mixture, and depositing the dilute solution on a surface prior to formation of an explosive product by the explosive reaction mixture. The surface is stored in a contain that facilitates formation of the explosive product, and removed after a period of time and cleaned to remove unreacted precursors to yield training aid materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Doan-Trang T. Vu
  • Alkaline cell with performance enhancing additives
    Patent number: 8691439
    Abstract: Alkaline electrochemical cells having extended service life and acceptable gassing and corrosion properties are disclosed. An amphoteric surfactant can be incorporated into the gelled anode mixture of an alkaline electrochemical cell, optionally with an organic phosphate ester surfactant or a sulfonic acid type organic surfactant or both. Zinc particles having a defined distribution of particle sizes can also be incorporated into a zinc anode. The electrolyte included, in the anode mixture can have a reduced hydroxide concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Ndzebet, Mario Destephen, William C Bushong, M. Edgar Armacanqui, Andrew J Roszkowski, Viet H Vu
  • SCAN SEQUENCE GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20140092063
    Abstract: A sensor panel device that can generate and use a stimulus signal having multiple different waveforms for detecting events on or near the sensor panel is disclosed. Among other things, such a stimulus signal can be used to reject environmental noise present in the device. In some embodiments, the stimulus signal has multiple waveforms having different frequencies. Logic circuitry can generate representative values from output of the different waveforms applied to one or more sensing nodes in the sensor panel device. From the representative values, a final value can be generated that represents whether an event occurred at or near the one or more sensing nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christoph Horst KRAH, Minh-Dieu Thi VU
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO NEAR-FIELD ELECTROMAGNETIC SCANNERS
    Publication number: 20140091813
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, devices and methods related to scanners that can be utilized for multiple electrical and/or magnetic field measurements at different locations of a radio-frequency (RF) module. In some embodiments, a scanning system can include a miniature probe such as a magnetic probe, a fixture system configured to hold a device under test (DUT) such as an RF module, an operating system configured to operate the DUT, and a measurement system configured to obtain field strength measurements through the miniature probe at different locations of the DUT. Such measurements can yield a near-field distribution over a plurality of selected areas of the DUT, with each of the selected areas being smaller than an overall lateral area of the DUT. In some implementations, such a scanning system can be utilized to facilitate applications such as electromagnetic (EM) shielding designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Dinhphuoc Vu HOANG, Dean Kazuo ENOMOTO, Guohao ZHANG, Hoang Mong NGUYEN, Howard E. CHEN
  • Nail product curing lamp
    Patent number: D702400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Creative Nail Design, Inc.
    Inventors: David Valia, Daniel Moore, Thong Vu, Diane M. Larsen, Guido Charosky, Ignacio Rocchetti
  • Shaver switch
    Patent number: D703378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Grabes, Bjorn Kling, Phong Duy Vu, Markus Orthey, Gregor Ptok, Fritz Schubert, Bernhard Sikora, Renke Joris Thye, Rory McGarry