Patents by Inventor Vince Siu
Vince Siu 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: 11931225Abstract: One or more embodiments include antimicrobial bandages with nanostructures, formation thereof, and usage thereof to facilitate wound healing. In one embodiment, a bandage apparatus that facilitates healing a wound is provided. The bandage apparatus includes a substrate having an attachment mechanism that facilitates removably attaching the substrate to a part of a body having the wound. The bandage apparatus also includes a nanostructure film provided on a surface of the substrate and configured to contact the wound when the substrate is attached to the part of the body having the wound, wherein the nanostructure film includes a plurality of nanostructures.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Huan Hu, Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Gustavo Alejandro Stolovitzky
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Publication number: 20240086546Abstract: Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer product for privatizing media feeds. An associated method includes receiving a plurality of media data. The method further includes monitoring the plurality of media data, determining at least one vulnerable segment of the plurality of media data, and modifying the at least one vulnerable segment based on the determination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Nixon Cheaz, Chinh Vien Hoang, VINCE SIU, Steve Martinelli, Lisa Beth Lurie, William Troy Cochran, James Ransom Talton
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Patent number: 11845079Abstract: A structure, apparatus, and method are disclosed. A silicon substrate with a microfluidic system that receives a sample fluid and prepares an analyte solution received by a reservoir containing a sensing surface is electrically connected to a semiconductor device. The structure includes a component for receiving a sample fluid, a component for preparing the sample fluid, a CRISPR system for cleaving a reporter species when the sample fluid contains a target sequence, a sorting component for separating the cleaved reporter species from the sample fluid and the CRISPR products, a cavity for receiving an analyte solution containing the cleaved reporter species, and a sensing surface in the cavity. The sensing surface detects electrical signals induced by reaction events in the analyte solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Vince Siu, Sufi Zafar, Benjamin Hardy Wunsch
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Publication number: 20230314331Abstract: Techniques for quantitative colorimetric liquid analysis with color and turbidity correction are provided. In one aspect, an optical detector includes: a vessel for containing a liquid sample; a light source on a first side of the vessel; a first sensor on a second side of the vessel opposite the first side and along a light path of the light source; and a second sensor on a third side of the vessel at an angle ? with respect to the light path. A method for quantitative measurement of an analyte is also provided, as is a method for color and turbidity analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Russell A. Budd, Youssef Anthony Asaad, Evan Colgan
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Patent number: 11733170Abstract: Techniques for quantitative colorimetric liquid analysis with color and turbidity correction are provided. In one aspect, an optical detector includes: a vessel for containing a liquid sample; a light source on a first side of the vessel; a first sensor on a second side of the vessel opposite the first side and along a light path of the light source; and a second sensor on a third side of the vessel at an angle ? with respect to the light path. A method for quantitative measurement of an analyte is also provided, as is a method for color and turbidity analysis.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Russell A. Budd, Youssef Anthony Asaad, Evan Colgan
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Publication number: 20230173484Abstract: A structure, apparatus, and method are disclosed. A silicon substrate with a microfluidic system that receives a sample fluid and prepares an analyte solution received by a reservoir containing a sensing surface is electrically connected to a semiconductor device. The structure includes a component for receiving a sample fluid, a component for preparing the sample fluid, a CRISPR system for cleaving a reporter species when the sample fluid contains a target sequence, a sorting component for separating the cleaved reporter species from the sample fluid and the CRISPR products, a cavity for receiving an analyte solution containing the cleaved reporter species, and a sensing surface in the cavity. The sensing surface detects electrical signals induced by reaction events in the analyte solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Vince Siu, Sufi Zafar, Benjamin Hardy Wunsch
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Publication number: 20230092553Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure include a recall notification method, a method for communicating an action to be performed by a device, and a method of operating a relay service by a network device. One embodiment of the recall notification method may comprise periodically transmitting, by a network interface of a medical device implanted in a user's body, a poll request to a recall service endpoint. The method may further comprise receiving, by the network interface in response to the poll request, a recall notification; and in response to receiving the recall notification, directly notifying the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Nixon Cheaz, Vince Siu, Clayton M. Billups, Jian Zhang
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Patent number: 11557033Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system for classifying bacteria. The method comprises extracting a morphology signature corresponding to one or more bacteria and extracting a motility signature corresponding to the one or more bacteria. The method further comprises merging the morphology signature and the motility signature into a merged vector signature and classifying the one or more bacteria based on the merged vector signature.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Venkat K. Balagurusamy, Vince Siu, Sahil Dureja, Prabhakar Kudva, Joseph Ligman, Matthew Harrison Tong, Donna N Eng Dillenberger, Ashwin Dhinesh Kumar
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Publication number: 20220406454Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for enabling telemedicine using printed devices. Exemplary embodiments may include receiving a design for a device and printing the device based on the design using a printer. The exemplary embodiments may further include combining the device with a smart device and utilizing the device to collect data during a telemedicine session administered on the smart device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Bo Wen, Bing Dang, Vince Siu, Noel Christopher Codella, Erhan Bilal, Jeffrey L. Rogers
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Patent number: 11307147Abstract: Techniques for colorimetric based test strip analysis and reader system are provided. In one aspect, a method of test strip analysis includes: illuminating a test strip wetted with a sample with select spectrums of light, wherein the test strip includes test pads that are configured to change color in the presence of an analyte in the sample; obtaining at least one digital image of the test strip; and analyzing color intensity from the at least one digital image against calibration curves to determine an analyte concentration in the sample with correction for one or more interference substances in the sample that affect the color intensity. A calibration method and a reader device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Russell Budd, Evan Colgan, John Knickerbocker
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Patent number: 11287404Abstract: An apparatus having a spectrometer and techniques for use thereof for efficient and effective point-of-care diagnostics are provided. In one aspect, a device is provided. The device includes: an intake port; fluidic channels connecting the intake port to a detecting chamber(s), wherein the detecting chamber(s) is configured to permit optical measurements of a fluid sample; a vent leading away from the detecting chamber(s); and a liquid blocker between the detecting chamber(s) and an opening of the vent, wherein the liquid blocker permits air to pass therethrough while at the same time restricting liquid flow. A method for analyzing a fluid sample is also provided. The method includes: introducing the fluid sample to the device; contacting the fluid sample with a reagent(s) prior to the fluid sample entering the detecting chamber(s); and making optical measurements of the fluid sample in the detecting chamber(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Russell Budd, Evan Colgan
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Patent number: 11103867Abstract: Techniques for localized surface modification for microfluidic applications are provided. In one aspect, a method includes: contacting at least one portion of a surface with at least one tri(m)ethoxysilane-containing solution under conditions sufficient to form at least one silane monolayer having a given contact angle on the surface thereby modifying a flow rate over the surface. The silane monolayer can include a silane derivative selected from: trimethoxysilyl-propoxypolyethyleneoxide (TMS-PPEO), hexadecyl-triethoxysilane (HD-TES), tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyl)triethoxysilane (TDF-THO-TES), and combinations thereof. A device modified in accordance with the present techniques is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Minhua Lu, Mareva B. Fevre, James Hedrick, Vince Siu, Evan Colgan, Myron Plugge
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Patent number: 11039765Abstract: A submersible sensor device configured as a small pellet for testing biological and other liquid samples is provided. In one aspect, a sensing device includes: a housing; and one or more sensors contained within the housing, wherein the housing hermetically seals the sensors such that the sensing device is fully submersible in a liquid analyte. A method and system for analysis of a liquid sample using the present sensing device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Vince Siu, Minhua Lu, Evan Colgan, Russell Budd, John U. Knickerbocker
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Patent number: 11022559Abstract: Techniques for optical analysis of fluid samples using sensors and water enhancing agents for in-line measurements with a continuous flow of the fluid samples are provided. In one aspect, a device includes: at least one reagent dispenser located at an introduction point along a conduit, the conduit being configured to contain a flow of a fluid sample; at least one first detector located at a first detection point along the conduit downstream from the introduction point; and at least one second detector located at a second detection point along the conduit downstream from the first detection point, wherein the at least one first detector and the at least one second detector are configured to make optical measurements of the fluid sample. A method employing the device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Russell Budd, Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Evan Colgan
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Publication number: 20210145647Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed to antimicrobial bandages with nanostructures, formation thereof, and usage thereof to facilitate wound healing. In one embodiment, a bandage apparatus that facilitates healing a wound is provided. The bandage apparatus comprises a substrate comprising an attachment mechanism that facilitates removably attaching the substrate to a part of a body comprising the wound. The bandage apparatus further comprises a nanostructure film provided on a surface of the substrate and configured to contact the wound when the substrate is attached to the part of the body comprising the wound, wherein the nanostructure film comprises a plurality of nanostructures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Huan Hu, Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Gustavo Alejandro Stolovitzky
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Patent number: 10952904Abstract: Bandage apparatus, methods, and antimicrobial bandages for facilitating wound healing by providing an antimicrobial functionality. A bandage apparatus includes a substrate with a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. An attachment mechanism and a nanostructure film are provided on the first surface. The attachment mechanism facilitates removably attaching the substrate to a part of a body comprising a wound. The nanostructure film includes a plurality of nanostructures that contact the wound without puncturing the wound when the substrate is attached to the part of the body comprising the wound.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Huan Hu, Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Gustavo Alejandro Stolovitzky
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Publication number: 20210040530Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system for classifying bacteria. The method comprises extracting a morphology signature corresponding to one or more bacteria and extracting a motility signature corresponding to the one or more bacteria. The method further comprises merging the morphology signature and the motility signature into a merged vector signature and classifying the one or more bacteria based on the merged vector signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: VENKAT K. BALAGURUSAMY, VINCE SIU, Sahil Dureja, Prabhakar Kudva, Joseph Ligman, Matthew Harrison Tong, Donna N. Eng Dillenberger, Ashwin Dhinesh Kumar
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Publication number: 20210041368Abstract: Techniques for quantitative colorimetric liquid analysis with color and turbidity correction are provided. In one aspect, an optical detector includes: a vessel for containing a liquid sample; a light source on a first side of the vessel; a first sensor on a second side of the vessel opposite the first side and along a light path of the light source; and a second sensor on a third side of the vessel at an angle ? with respect to the light path. A method for quantitative measurement of an analyte is also provided, as is a method for color and turbidity analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Russell A. Budd, Youssef Anthony Asaad, Evan Colgan
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Publication number: 20200191722Abstract: Techniques for colorimetric based test strip analysis and reader system are provided. In one aspect, a method of test strip analysis includes: illuminating a test strip wetted with a sample with select spectrums of light, wherein the test strip includes test pads that are configured to change color in the presence of an analyte in the sample; obtaining at least one digital image of the test strip; and analyzing color intensity from the at least one digital image against calibration curves to determine an analyte concentration in the sample with correction for one or more interference substances in the sample that affect the color intensity. A calibration method and a reader device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Russell Budd, Evan Colgan, John Knickerbocker
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Patent number: 10605741Abstract: Techniques for colorimetric based test strip analysis and reader system are provided. In one aspect, a method of test strip analysis includes: illuminating a test strip wetted with a sample with select spectrums of light, wherein the test strip includes test pads that are configured to change color in the presence of an analyte in the sample; obtaining at least one digital image of the test strip; and analyzing color intensity from the at least one digital image against calibration curves to determine an analyte concentration in the sample with correction for one or more interference substances in the sample that affect the color intensity. A calibration method and a reader device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Russell Budd, Evan Colgan, John Knickerbocker