Patents by Inventor Thi Nguyen

Thi Nguyen 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 USING AN UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL TO ACCESS EXTENDED OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS OF A DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150002277
    Abstract: A system and method for using an universal remote control to access extended operational functions of a device. A consumer causes the universal remote control to transmit a code data value selected from the library to a target device while observing the effect of the transmitted code data value on the target device. When the target device responds in a manner desired by the consumer, the consumer may tag the code data value that caused the desired effect and assign the tagged code data value to a programmable key on the universal remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Kimthoa Thi Nguyen
  • System and Method for Synthetically Generated Speech Describing Media Content
    Publication number: 20140379350
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer readable-media for providing an automatic synthetically generated voice describing media content, the method comprising receiving one or more pieces of metadata for a primary media content, selecting at least one piece of metadata for output, and outputting the at least one piece of metadata as synthetically generated speech with the primary media content. Other aspects of the invention involve alternative output, output speech simultaneously with the primary media content, output speech during gaps in the primary media content, translate metadata in foreign language, tailor voice, accent, and language to match the metadata and/or primary media content. A user may control output via a user interface or output may be customized based on preferences in a user profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Linda ROBERTS, Hong Thi NGUYEN, Horst J. SCHROETER
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING AN UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL TO ACCESS EXTENDED OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS OF A DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140340202
    Abstract: A system and method for using an universal remote control to access extended operational functions of a device. A consumer causes the universal remote control to transmit a code data value selected from the library to a target device while observing the effect of the transmitted code data value on the target device. When the target device responds in a manner desired by the consumer, the consumer may tag the code data value that caused the desired effect and assign the tagged code data value to a programmable key on the universal remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Kimthoa Thi Nguyen
  • bFGF-POLYMER CONJUGATES, METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140335045
    Abstract: A heparin mimicking polymer, its conjugate with bFGF, and method of making and using the same are disclosed. In particular, described herein are conjugates of biologic agents (e.g., bFGF) and heparin mimicking polymers having superior stability while retaining full native activity after a variety of stressors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Heather D. Maynard, Thi Nguyen
  • System and method for using an universal remote control to access extended operational functions of a device
    Patent number: 8854245
    Abstract: A system and method for using an universal remote control to access extended operational functions of a device. A consumer causes the universal remote control to transmit a code data value selected from the library to a target device while observing the effect of the transmitted code data value on the target device. When the target device responds in a manner desired by the consumer, the consumer may tag the code data value that caused the desired effect and assign the tagged code data value to a programmable key on the universal remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Kimthoa Thi Nguyen
  • Techniques for trunk optimization for IMS voice calls between originating UE and terminating UE homed in a circuit switched network
    Patent number: 8842662
    Abstract: A method and Voice Call Continuity (VCC) application server to perform trunk optimization for an Internet Protocol (IP) Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) voice call between an originating User Equipment (UE) and a terminating UE, which are homed in a CS network, is provided. The method includes receiving a request from the originating UE for an IMS voice call with the terminating UE, determining whether the VCC application server serves both the originating UE and the terminating UE, and, if it is determined that the VCC application server serves both the originating UE and the terminating UE, controlling to establish a bypass bearer for the IMS voice call between the originating UE and the terminating UE that bypasses the CS network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hoa Tuyet Thi Nguyen, Ranjith Weeresinghe, Jayshree Bharatia
  • Data Reader Side Shields with Polish Stop
    Publication number: 20140268422
    Abstract: A data reader and associated method of making are generally provided. A data reader capable of sensing adjacent data bits may be configured at least with a magnetic stack disposed between first and second side shields. Each side shield may have a polish stop layer that is tuned to provide a first predetermined polish rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Shaun Eric McKinlay, Eric W. Singleton, Carolyn Pitcher Van Dorn, Levent Colak, Thu-Van Thi Nguyen
  • System and method for synthetically generated speech describing media content
    Patent number: 8831948
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer readable-media for providing an automatic synthetically generated voice describing media content, the method comprising receiving one or more pieces of metadata for a primary media content, selecting at least one piece of metadata for output, and outputting the at least one piece of metadata as synthetically generated speech with the primary media content. Other aspects of the invention involve alternative output, output speech simultaneously with the primary media content, output speech during gaps in the primary media content, translate metadata in foreign language, tailor voice, accent, and language to match the metadata and/or primary media content. A user may control output via a user interface or output may be customized based on preferences in a user profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Linda Roberts, Hong Thi Nguyen, Horst J. Schroeter
  • Methods and Apparatus to Provision Cloud Computing Network Elements
    Publication number: 20140223434
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provision cloud computing network elements are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving a selection of a cloud networking template from a client, wherein the cloud networking template includes a data center connector type and a wide area network connector type, configuring a virtual machine on a host server based on the cloud networking template, configuring a data center connector based on the data center connector type, configuring a wide area network connector based on the wide area network connector type, and coupling the wide area network connector to the data center connector and coupling the data center connector to the virtual machine within the host server to enable the client to access the virtual machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: John T. Mulligan, David John Knight, Ronnie R. Kulper, Don J. Moloney, Mai-Uyen Thi Nguyen, Han Q. Nguyen, Diana Lynn Toll-Verry, Simon S. Zelingher
  • FLOW DISTRIBUTION FOR MONOLITHIC REACTORS
    Publication number: 20140183282
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for distributing a mixed phase fluid to a monolith catalyst bed within a reactor, wherein a mixed phase fluid may be generated by a nozzle tray comprising a plurality of nozzles, the mixed phase fluid may be distributed by the nozzles to a mixed phase distributor system, and the mixed phase fluid may be further distributed by the mixed phase distributor system to a plurality of monolith channels within the reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Krishniah Parimi, Steven Xuqi Song, Moinuddin Ahmed, Thien Duyen Thi Nguyen
  • FLOW DISTRIBUTION FOR MONOLITHIC REACTORS
    Publication number: 20140183275
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for distributing a mixed phase fluid to a monolith catalyst bed within a reactor, wherein a mixed phase fluid may be generated by a nozzle tray comprising a plurality of nozzles, the mixed phase fluid may be distributed by the nozzles to a mixed phase distributor system, and the mixed phase fluid may be further distributed by the mixed phase distributor system to a plurality of monolith channels within the reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: KRISHNIAH PARIMI, STEVEN XUQI SONG, MOINUDDIN AHMED, THIEN DUYEN THI NGUYEN
  • FRAME ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20140175236
    Abstract: A frame assembly structure includes two lateral panels, a corner post, and a positioning element. The positioning element has an elongate body portion. A. shoulder portion extends from each of two ends of the body portion. An included angle is formed between the shoulder portion and the body portion. The shoulder portion has two hanger holes each having a round hole expanding to form a recess. The body portion has two through holes centrally. Hanger nails are disposed at each lateral panel, and correspond in position to the hanger holes. Heads of the hanger nails penetrate the round holes such that the recesses receive bodies of the hanger nails engageably, allowing two adjacent lateral panels to be connected at right angle. The corner post is engaged with the two adjacent lateral panels and engaged with the positioning element by passing fastening elements through the through holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Minh Trong Thi NGUYEN
  • METHODS OF FUEL PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20140148626
    Abstract: Presented are one or more aspects and/or one or more embodiments of catalysts, methods of preparation of catalyst, methods of deoxygenation, and methods of fuel production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Energia Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Krishniah PARIMI, Then Duyen Thi Nguyen
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SELECTABLE OPTIONS TO A CALLING PARTY ON-HOLD
    Publication number: 20140140490
    Abstract: A method for handling an initiated communication includes receiving, from an initiating party, an initiated communication directed to a communication destination address assigned to a receiving party. Before the initiating party is provided access to the communication destination address, the initiating party is provided with a first menu of selectable options including an option to obtain information particular to a physical geographic location identified during the initiated communication. A selected option to obtain the information particular to the physical geographic location is received from the initiating party. The information particular to the physical geographical location is provided, and after providing the information particular to the physical geographical location, the initiating party is provided with access to the communication destination address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I. L.P.
    Inventors: Linda Ann ROBERTS, Edward Michael Silver, Hong Thi Nguyen
  • Ranking online listings
    Patent number: 8732177
    Abstract: A search query is received. One or more listings is identified responsive to the search query. For each of the one or more of listings, the following are determined: a relevancy score based on one or more parameters in the search query, an expected click through rate, and at least one of a content density boost that is based on one or more fields that are included in or excluded from the listing and a geography type boost that is based on a comparison of one or more geography parameters of the query to one or more geography parameters of the listing. For each of the one or more listings, a performance score is calculated based on the relevancy score, the expected click through rate, and at least one of the content density boost and the geography type boost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Sivakumar Chinnasamy, Jeesmon Jacob, Tsu-Jung Kung, Than Kim-Thi Nguyen
  • Methods and apparatus to provision cloud computing network elements
    Patent number: 8699499
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provision cloud computing network elements are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving a selection of a cloud networking template from a client, wherein the cloud networking template includes a data center connector type and a wide area network connector type, configuring a virtual machine on a host server based on the cloud networking template, configuring a data center connector based on the data center connector type, configuring a wide area network connector based on the wide area network connector type, and coupling the wide area network connector to the data center connector and coupling the data center connector to the virtual machine within the host server to enable the client to access the virtual machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: John T. Mulligan, David John Knight, Ronnie R. Kulper, Don J. Moloney, Mai-Uyen Thi Nguyen, Han. Q. Nguyen, Diana Lynn Toll-Verry, Simon S. Zelingher
  • Flow distribution for monolithic reactors
    Patent number: 8697015
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for distributing a mixed phase fluid to a monolith catalyst bed within a reactor, wherein a mixed phase fluid may be generated by a nozzle tray comprising a plurality of nozzles, the mixed phase fluid may be distributed by the nozzles to a mixed phase distributor system, and the mixed phase fluid may be further distributed by the mixed phase distributor system to a plurality of monolith channels within the reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Krishniah Parimi, Steven Xuqi Song, Moinuddin Ahmed, Thien Duyen Thi Nguyen
  • System and method for providing custom Caller-ID messages
    Patent number: 8699682
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a message in Caller-ID information are described. In one embodiment of the present invention, an applications server, such as service control point (SCP), substitutes a message for Caller-ID information when a switch serving the called party's line requests the Caller-ID information. An embodiment may also include an application that provides a user interface, for example, a web-enabled interface, to allow the subscriber to add or change the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Hong Thi Nguyen, Edward Michael Silver, Vernon Meadows
  • Systems and methods for providing selectable options to a calling party on-hold
    Patent number: 8670543
    Abstract: A method for handling an on-hold communication includes receiving an incoming communication from an initiating party directed to a communication destination address assigned to a receiving party. When the incoming communication is placed on-hold, the initiating party is provided a menu of selectable options including an option to obtain information particular to a physical geographic location identified during the incoming communication. The on-hold initiating party selects the option to obtain the information particular to the physical geographic location, and the information particular to the physical geographical location is provided while the incoming communication is on-hold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Linda Ann Roberts, Edward Michael Silver, Hong Thi Nguyen
  • PHENYL AMINO PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140005180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phenyl amino pyrimidine compounds which are inhibitors of protein kinases including JAK kinases. In particular the compounds are selective for JAK2 kinases. The kinase inhibitors can be used in the treatment of kinase associated diseases such as immunological and inflammatory diseases including organ transplants; hyperproliferative diseases including cancer and myeloproliferative diseases; viral diseases; metabolic diseases; and vascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher John BURNS, Andrew Craig DONOHUE, John Thomas FEUTRILL, Thao Lien Thi NGUYEN, Andrew Frederick WILKS, Jun ZENG