Patents by Inventor William Ma
William Ma 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: 20250059279Abstract: Provided herein are VHH-containing polypeptides that bind CD33. Uses of the VHH-containing polypeptides are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Applicant: Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Kyle S. Jones, William Crago, Angelica Sanabria, Andrew Hollands, Jacob Gano, Milton Ma, John C. Timmer, Brendan P. Eckelman
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Patent number: 12229475Abstract: Systems and methods for a media content system. A media content provider includes storage for storing and serving video content to subscribers. The media content provider records and or otherwise stores video content from around the world. The system includes display devices configured to identify and tailor content to multiple individual users. Each user may have individual settings which provide for a customized viewing environment and experience. The system is configured to identify users of the system in order to tailor the content as appropriate. In addition, identification of users allows for the identification of the subscription content that corresponds to the user. Based upon identification of a user and corresponding subscription, the user's subscription content may be streamed to any location. In this manner, the users subscribed content may follow the user from home to a friend's house, or elsewhere.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gregory N. Christie, Alessandro Sabatelli, William M. Bachman, Imran Chaudhri, Jeffrey Robbin, Jim Young, Joe Howard, Marcel Van Os, Patrick L. Coffman, Stephen O. Lemay, Jeffrey Ma, Lynne Kress
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Patent number: 12225253Abstract: Systems and methods for a media content delivery service. A media content provider includes a data store for storing and serving media content to subscribers. The media content provider continually records and or otherwise stores video and audio content from around the world. Stored content will generally correspond to a large number of other media content providers, such as cable television operators, Internet based media content providers, television networks, and so on. Subscribers to the media provider interact with the media content provider via hardware and/or software mechanisms either provided by the media content provider or conforming to specifications of the media content provider. Based on these subscriber's subscriptions to the other content providers, the subscribers will have viewing, listening, or application execution privileges for content maintained in the data store. Content of a subscriber corresponding to multiple video content providers is maintained and served by a single provider.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gregory N. Christie, Alessandro Sabatelli, William M. Bachman, Imran Chaudhri, Jeffrey Robbin, Jim Young, Joe Howard, Marcel Van Os, Patrick L Coffman, Stephen O. Lemay, Jeffrey Ma, Lynne Kress
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Patent number: 12220813Abstract: Systems and techniques for performing a calibration test of an obstacle detection sensor of a drive unit are described. An example system includes a calibration region and at least one drive unit. The calibration region is disposed in an environment and includes a calibration apparatus. The at least one drive unit is operable to autonomously move throughout the environment. The at least one drive unit includes a sensor configured to detect one or more objects within the environment. The at least one drive unit is configured to autonomously transition to the calibration region upon detecting at least one predetermined condition, and perform a calibration test of the first sensor at the calibration region using the calibration apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dincer Bozkaya, Sara Jean Woo, William Joseph Klein, Jing Ma, Gregory Cartagena, Justin Croyle, Gabriel Hebert, Fahrudin Alagic, Stephen A. Caldara
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Publication number: 20240366051Abstract: The present application discloses an intelligent adsorption device and method for garbage, the device including: a hollow box body and an upper cover covering an upper end of the box body, where an accommodating cavity is formed in a middle portion of the box body, a storage box is inserted in the accommodating cavity, a PCB assembly is disposed at an upper end of the accommodating cavity, and a vacuumizing device and an outer air pipe are communicatively disposed at a lower end of the accommodating cavity. According to the present application, miniature garbage is adsorbed under negative pressure generated by the vacuumizing device, and an operation state of the vacuumizing device is automatically controlled through cooperation with the sensing device, which not only achieve high detection precision, but also obtain a high level of intelligent automation, a simple and compact overall structure, and a good application prospect.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: HING KIN WILLIAM MA
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Publication number: 20240231580Abstract: A virtual reality apparatus that includes a display configured to output information related to a user interface of the virtual reality device, a microphone configured to receive one or more spoken word commands from a user upon activation of a voice recognition session, an eye gaze sensor configured to track eye movement of the user, and a processor programmed to, in response to a first input, output one or more words of a text field, in response to an eye gaze of the user exceeding a threshold time, emphasize a group of one or more words of the text field, toggle through a plurality of words of only the group utilizing the input interface, in response to a second input, highlight and edit an edited word from the group, and in response to utilizing contextual information associated with the group a language model, outputting one or more suggested words.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Zhengyu ZHOU, Jiajing GUO, Nan TIAN, Nicholas FEFFER, William MA
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Publication number: 20240231605Abstract: A system including a user interface that includes a processor in communication with a display and an input interface, the processor programmed to output on the display the user interface including a keyboard layout, wherein the keyboard layout includes at least a keyboard includes a collection of characters, in response to a first input from the input interface, output a first portion of the keyboard layout associated with a first subset of characters of the keyboard layout, wherein the first subset does not include all of the characters, in response to a second input from the input interface, select a second subset of characters, wherein the second subset of characters is from and include less characters than the first subset of characters and the second subset includes two or more characters, and output a character on a text field associated with the user interface based on the selection of the second subset.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Jiajing GUO, Nan TIAN, Zhengyu ZHOU, William MA, Nicholas FEFFER, Marcellino GEMELLI
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Patent number: 12026366Abstract: A system including a user interface that includes a processor in communication with a display and an input interface, the processor programmed to output on the display the user interface including a keyboard layout, wherein the keyboard layout includes at least a keyboard includes a collection of characters, in response to a first input from the input interface, output a first portion of the keyboard layout associated with a first subset of characters of the keyboard layout, wherein the first subset does not include all of the characters, in response to a second input from the input interface, select a second subset of characters, wherein the second subset of characters is from and include less characters than the first subset of characters and the second subset includes two or more characters, and output a character on a text field associated with the user interface based on the selection of the second subset.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jiajing Guo, Nan Tian, Zhengyu Zhou, William Ma, Nicholas Feffer, Marcellino Gemelli
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Publication number: 20240134505Abstract: A virtual reality apparatus that includes a display configured to output information related to a user interface of the virtual reality device, a microphone configured to receive one or more spoken word commands from a user upon activation of a voice recognition session, an eye gaze sensor configured to track eye movement of the user, and a processor programmed to, in response to a first input, output one or more words of a text field, in response to an eye gaze of the user exceeding a threshold time, emphasize a group of one or more words of the text field, toggle through a plurality of words of only the group utilizing the input interface, in response to a second input, highlight and edit an edited word from the group, and in response to utilizing contextual information associated with the group a language model, outputting one or more suggested words.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Zhengyu ZHOU, Jiajing GUO, Nan TIAN, Nicholas FEFFER, William MA
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Publication number: 20240134516Abstract: A system including a user interface that includes a processor in communication with a display and an input interface, the processor programmed to output on the display the user interface including a keyboard layout, wherein the keyboard layout includes at least a keyboard includes a collection of characters, in response to a first input from the input interface, output a first portion of the keyboard layout associated with a first subset of characters of the keyboard layout, wherein the first subset does not include all of the characters, in response to a second input from the input interface, select a second subset of characters, wherein the second subset of characters is from and include less characters than the first subset of characters and the second subset includes two or more characters, and output a character on a text field associated with the user interface based on the selection of the second subset.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jiajing GUO, Nan TIAN, Zhengyu ZHOU, William MA, Nicholas FEFFER, Marcellino GEMELLI
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Patent number: 11801068Abstract: Sheathed cutting device. An exemplary device for discreetly piercing a skin of a patient can comprise a body having a proximal end and a distal end, a cutting member attached to a plunger, the cutting member and the plunger positioned at least partially within the body, and a biasing member configured to bias the cutting member to an initial position whereby the cutting member is positioned fully within the body, wherein the plunger is slidable into the proximal end of the body, causing the cutting member to extend from the distal end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Inventor: William Ma
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Patent number: 11644165Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lamp for water mist in the shape of a flame, which includes a base, wherein a water tank is arranged on the top of the base, an ultrasonic atomizer is provided at the bottom of the water tank, an upwardly protruding component is centrally arranged at the bottom of the water tank, a plurality of supporting blocks are arranged at the bottom of the spacer plate near the through hole, and a baffle plate is arranged between the supporting blocks and the protruding component, a channel is formed between the spacer plate and the baffle plate, and a plurality of LED lights are provided on the top of the water tank, a housing is provided outside the water tank, the top part of the housing is provided with a top cover having a lamp hole.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: INTERTEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Hing Kin William Ma, Naxin Wang
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Publication number: 20220403993Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lamp for water mist in the shape of a flame, which includes a base, wherein a water tank is arranged on the top of the base, an ultrasonic atomizer is provided at the bottom of the water tank, an upwardly protruding component is centrally arranged at the bottom of the water tank, a plurality of supporting blocks are arranged at the bottom of the spacer plate near the through hole, and a baffle plate is arranged between the supporting blocks and the protruding component, a channel is formed between the spacer plate and the baffle plate, and a plurality of LED lights are provided on the top of the water tank, a housing is provided outside the water tank, the top part of the housing is provided with a top cover having a lamp hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Hing Kin William MA, Naxin WANG
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Publication number: 20220058598Abstract: A currency, said currency having a value associated with a value of a commodity money or an exchange traded fund (ETF), wherein the commodity money or ETF has a value associated with an underlying commodity. The commodity money or ETF may be any commodity ETF or mutual fund including, but not limited to, a precious metal, non-precious metal or any metal, energy, livestock and meat, and agricultural, etc. commodity. The currency is digital currency, that is, not in a physical form such as a printed currency. Each unit of currency may have a unique identifier. The currency may be stored in the block chain. A a system or exchange of distributing the currency purchases and sells said commodity money/ETF in response to exchanges in out and of the currency. A purchase of goods or services using the currency results in a bookkeeping entry to track ownership of the currency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventor: William Ma
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Publication number: 20210401449Abstract: Sheathed cutting device. An exemplary device for discreetly piercing a skin of a patient can comprise a body having a proximal end and a distal end, a cutting member attached to a plunger, the cutting member and the plunger positioned at least partially within the body, and a biasing member configured to bias the cutting member to an initial position whereby the cutting member is positioned fully within the body, wherein the plunger is slidable into the proximal end of the body, causing the cutting member to extend from the distal end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventor: William Ma
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Patent number: 8617567Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound fungus polyose with the effect of enhancing immunity. The compound is prepared with raw material as follows: Lentinus edodes 8˜100, Poria cocos 15˜100, Dictyophora indusiata 10˜200, Tremella fuciformis 15˜80, Paecilomyces hepiali mycelium 2˜50. The present invention also relates to the use of compound fungus polyose in preparing health dietary supplements for enhancing immunity. The compound fungus polyose of present invention is characterized in that it uses the edible (medicinal) fungus rich in activity polyose as the main raw material and matches various kinds of polyose components, enhances body's immunity in multiple ways, and has beneficial health effects on those who are sub-health. The health dietary supplements prepared with compound fungus polyose of present invention as the main effective component has an evident effect on enhancing immunity and a satisfactory effect on the health of those who are sub-health.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventors: Jian Tang, Xiaofei Xu, William Ma, Zhen Luo, Wenjuan Fang
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Publication number: 20110153242Abstract: A method of measuring a temperature of a wire and a current flowing through the wire with a thermocouple includes taking a first voltage reading from the thermocouple with the current at a first polarity, and taking a second voltage reading from the thermocouple with the current at a second polarity. The first voltage reading is averaged with the second voltage reading to obtain an average voltage reading, which is referenced to a correlation table to calculate the temperature of the wire. Half of a voltage difference between the first voltage reading and the second voltage reading is divided by the resistance in the wire to calculate the current flowing through the wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC, University of WaterlooInventors: Xiujie Gao, Nicholas William Pinto, Robert B. Gorbet, J. Richard Culham, Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Huilong (William) Ma
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Publication number: 20110021770Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound fungus polyose with the effect of enhancing immunity. The compound is prepared with raw material as follows: Lentinus edodes 8˜100, Poria cocos 15˜100, Dictyophora indusiata 10˜200, Tremella fuciformis 15˜80, Paecilomyces hepiali mycelium 2˜50. The present invention also relates to the use of compound fungus polyose in preparing health dietary supplements for enhancing immunity. The compound fungus polyose of present invention is characterized in that it uses the edible (medicinal) fungus rich in activity polyose as the main raw material and matches various kinds of polyose components, enhances body's immunity in multiple ways, and has beneficial health effects on those who are sub-health. The health dietary supplements prepared with compound fungus polyose of present invention as the main effective component has an evident effect on enhancing immunity and a satisfactory effect on the health of those who are sub-health.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Jian Tang, Xiaofei Xu, William Ma, Zhen Luo, Wenjuan Fang
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Patent number: 7548952Abstract: A method of sending an email message having one or more attached files to a plurality of recipients allows customized treatment of each file as it is being sent to each recipient. Treatments may include different types of encryption, plain text transmission, security classification or user-defined treatments. The invention may be implemented in a client-server configuration with separate client and server programs or in a single integrated email program configuration for use on a single computer. The user is presented with a list of recipients, selects a recipient and then selects a treatment for each file to be used when that file is sent to the selected recipient. This process is repeated for each recipient and each file. A control file is generated by the client program, including the recipient information and the file treatment information for each recipient and each file. The client program sends a single copy of the email message, a single copy of each file and the control file to the server program.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Wayne M Delia, William A Ma, William Hsioh-Lien Ma
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Publication number: 20080048263Abstract: In a first aspect, a first method of manufacturing a high-voltage transistor is provided. The first method includes the steps of (1) providing a substrate including a bulk silicon layer that is below an insulator layer that is below a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) layer; and (2) forming one or more portions of a transistor node including a diffusion region of the transistor in the SOI layer. A portion of the transistor node is adapted to reduce a voltage greater than about 5 V within the transistor to a voltage less than about 3 V. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: William Ma, Jack Mandelman, Carl Radens, William Tonti