公开(公告)号：US08181004B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US11526145

申请日：2006-09-22

Applicant: Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

Inventor： Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: G06F7/38 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/3844 ,  G06F9/3897 ,  G06F9/5011 ,  G06F9/5016 ,  G06F12/0862 ,  G06F2209/507 ,  G06F2212/6028

Abstract: Embodiments include a device and a method. In an embodiment, a device provides a resource manager operable to select a resource management policy likely to provide a substantially optimum execution of an instruction group by comparing an execution of the instruction group pursuant to a first resource management policy applied to a hardware resource and an execution of the instruction group pursuant to a second resource management policy applied to the hardware resource.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，设备提供资源管理器，其可操作以通过根据应用于硬件资源的第一资源管理策略和应用于硬件资源的第一资源管理策略来比较指令组的执行，来选择可能提供指令组的基本上最佳执行的资源管理策略 根据应用于硬件资源的第二资源管理策略执行指令组。

公开(公告)号：US08164837B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12288423

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Jeffrey A. Bowers ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  John Brian Pendry ,  David Schurig ,  David R. Smith ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Bowers ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  John Brian Pendry ,  David Schurig ,  David R. Smith ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: G02B13/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/0012 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B1/007

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems provide negatively-refractive focusing and sensing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes providing an interior focusing region with an axial magnification substantially less than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial.

Abstract translation: 装置，方法和系统提供负折射聚焦和电磁能的感测。 在一些方法中，负折射聚焦包括提供具有基本上小于1的轴向倍率的内部聚焦区域。 在一些方法中，负折射聚焦包括与转化介质的负折射聚焦，其中转化介质可以包括人造结构的材料，例如超材料。

公开(公告)号：US20120085070A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13200555

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Fong-Li Chou ,  William Gates ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Fong-Li Chou ,  William Gates ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: B65B31/04

CPC classification number: B65D81/3802 ,  B65D81/3811 ,  B65D81/3813 ,  B65D81/3823 ,  B65D81/3825 ,  B65D81/3834 ,  B65D81/3888 ,  B65D81/3897 ,  B65D2203/10 ,  F25D2201/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus described herein relate to establishing and maintaining low gas pressure within a gas-sealed device fabricated from heat sensitive materials. Methods include transferring activated getters within the interior of an apparatus from regions fabricated from heat-resistant materials to interior regions of the gas-sealed device fabricated from heat-sensitive materials.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的方法和装置涉及在由热敏材料制造的气体密封装置内建立和维持低气压。 方法包括将由耐热材料制成的区域内的激活的吸气剂转移到由热敏材料制造的气体密封装置的内部区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120082911A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US12924704

申请日：2010-10-01

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Joshua C. Walter

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Joshua C. Walter

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04694 ,  G21D1/02 ,  G21D3/001 ,  G21D3/08 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04828 ,  H01M8/04925 ,  H01M2250/40 ,  Y02E30/40 ,  Y02E60/56

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining or establishing a readiness state in a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system are disclosed. A method includes maintaining a readiness state of a fuel cell system within a set of readiness parameters, the readiness parameters a function of a characteristic of the nuclear reactor system. Another method includes monitoring a nuclear reactor system characteristic and, responsive to the monitored nuclear reactor system characteristic, establishing a readiness state of a fuel cell system. An apparatus includes a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system and a fuel cell control system configured to maintain a readiness state of the fuel cell system. Another apparatus includes a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system, a nuclear reactor characteristic monitoring system, and a fuel cell control system configured to establish a readiness state of the fuel cell system.

公开(公告)号：US20120053666A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13135694

申请日：2011-07-12

Applicant: Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

Inventor： Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61B1/00156 ,  A61B1/00158 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/04001 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/4839 ,  A61N1/02 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/37205

Abstract: Lumen-traveling biological interface devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, electrodes or other electromagnetic transducers for detecting biological signals and electrodes, coils or other electromagnetic transducers for delivering electromagnetic stimuli to stimulus responsive tissues. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices may also include additional components such as sensors, an active portion, and/or control circuitry.

Abstract translation: 描述了流明生物界面装置及相关方法和系统。 能够在体腔内行进的流明的生物界面装置可以包括用于产生管腔中的内腔行进装置的运动的推进机构，用于检测生物信号的电极或其它电磁换能器以及用于传送的电极，线圈或其它电磁换能器 对刺激反应组织的电磁刺激。 流明生物界面装置还可以包括诸如传感器，有效部分和/或控制电路的附加部件。

公开(公告)号：US20120051561A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12927418

申请日：2010-11-12

Applicant: Alexander J. Cohen ,  Geoffrey F. Deane ,  Daniel A. Gerrity ,  3ric Johanson ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Royce A. Levien ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  William Henry Mangione-Smith ,  Nathan Pegram ,  John D. Rinaldo, JR. ,  Phillip Rutschman ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Debra M. Warden ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Alexander J. Cohen ,  Geoffrey F. Deane ,  Daniel A. Gerrity ,  3ric Johanson ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Royce A. Levien ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  William Henry Mangione-Smith ,  Nathan Pegram ,  John D. Rinaldo, JR. ,  Phillip Rutschman ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Debra M. Warden ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04S1/00 ,  G10L21/00 ,  G10L25/00 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  H04S7/00

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to providing an at least one audio source to at least one user. Certain aspects relate to selectively modifying an at least one first sound source to be provided to the at least one user, wherein the at least one first sound source is combined with an at least one second sound source, and wherein the selectively modifying is performed relative to the at least one audio source based at least in part on at least some specific information of the at least one first sound source. Other aspects relate to selectively modifying the at least one first sound source to be provided to the at least one user relative to the at least one second sound source based at least in part on at least some specific information of the at least one first sound source.

公开(公告)号：US08121016B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12583399

申请日：2009-08-19

Applicant: Bran Ferren ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

Inventor： Bran Ferren ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

IPC: G11B7/00

CPC classification number: G11B7/24 ,  G11B23/282

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制对存储在存储器或数据存储设备中的信息的访问的方法和系统的实施例。 在各种实施例中，利用流体介导的信息修改或信息访问。 根据各种实施例，描述了设计用于旋转访问的数据存储设备，其包括旋转激活流体控制机构。

公开(公告)号：US08114716B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12925844

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: H01L29/02

CPC classification number: H01L21/76877 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C17/16 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L21/76816 ,  H01L22/12 ,  H01L22/14 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/53276 ,  H01L27/285 ,  H01L51/0048 ,  H01L2221/1094 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/842 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Carbon nanotube template arrays may be edited to form connections between proximate nanotubes and/or to delete undesired nanotubes or nanotube junctions.

Abstract translation: 可以编辑碳纳米管模板阵列以在近端纳米管之间形成连接和/或删除不期望的纳米管或纳米管结。

公开(公告)号：US08114065B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12589881

申请日：2009-10-28

Applicant: Leroy E. Hood ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Robert Langer ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

Inventor： Leroy E. Hood ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Robert Langer ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: A61K9/22

CPC classification number: A61K9/0009 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M5/145 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61M5/1723 ,  A61M31/002 ,  A61M2005/14513 ,  A61M2205/0266 ,  A61M2205/0288 ,  A61M2205/3523 ,  A61M2205/3569 ,  A61M2205/36

Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled substance delivery device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, a delivery device or related device may be placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. The concentration of a substance in the fluid to be delivered may be modified by a remote control signal. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括远程控制物质输送装置和相关控制器的系统的实施例。 还公开了装置的使用和控制方法。 根据一些实施例，输送装置或相关装置可以放置在环境中，以便将材料泵入环境或装置内的附加流体处理结构。 示例性环境包括生物体，水体或封闭体积的流体。 被输送流体中物质的浓度可以通过遥控信号来改变。 在所选择的实施例中，可以使用磁场，电场或电磁控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120035540A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13136675

申请日：2011-08-05

Applicant: Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Thomas J. Nugent, JR. ,  Elizabeth A. Sweeney ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

Inventor： Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Thomas J. Nugent, JR. ,  Elizabeth A. Sweeney ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: A61M25/098

CPC classification number: A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/00156 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/026 ,  A61B5/03 ,  A61B5/062 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B5/082 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  A61B5/4064 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/418 ,  A61B5/4839 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B7/00 ,  A61B10/0045 ,  A61B10/04 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/22012 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B34/73 ,  A61B2010/0077 ,  A61B2010/0225 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00345 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61N1/406 ,  A61N7/00 ,  G16H40/67

Abstract: Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including selecting a direction of travel based on information relating to a previous event associated with a possible direction of travel, implemented with a control system located partially or fully on the lumen traveling device. Various actions can be performed by the device for, e.g., medical or therapeutic purposes. Machine-readable media including instructions for performing the methods are also described.

Abstract translation: 控制在体管树中行进的装置的操作的方法，包括基于与可能的行进方向相关联的先前事件相关的信息来选择行进方向，该控制系统部分或全部位于管腔行进 设备。 可以通过该设备执行各种动作，例如医疗或治疗目的。 还描述了包括用于执行方法的指令的机器可读介质。