John L Tang

US Patent:

8520052, Aug 27, 2013

Filed:

Feb 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/019308

Inventors:

Gina D. Venolia - Bellevue WA, US
George G. Robertson - Northeast Harbor ME, US
John C. Tang - Palo Alto CA, US
David M. Sirkin - Fisher Island FL, US
Bongshin Lee - Issaquah WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H04N 7/15

US Classification:

348 141, 348 1408, 348 1416

Abstract:

A communication system is described herein which provides an indicator that helps hub participants of a meeting (or other environmental setting) determine a direction of attention of a satellite participant (who is not physically present at the meeting). The indicator can be implemented as a mechanical pointer, a solid-state display mechanism, a rotating display mechanism, a display mechanism which presents visual information that reflects directionality, and so on. The communication system can assess the directionality of the satellite participant based on any combination of control inputs from explicit input mechanism(s) and/or implicit input mechanism(s). The communication system can also choose between explicit and/or implicit control of the indicator based on at least one selection criterion.

US Patent:

8635293, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

Jun 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/159201

Inventors:

Danyel Fisher - Seattle WA, US
Aaron Hoff - Kirkland WA, US
Mary Czerwinski - Kirkland WA, US
Kori Inkpen Quinn - Redmond WA, US
Jeremy Barksdale - Redmond WA, US
Paul Johns - Tacoma WA, US
Asta Roseway - Bellevue WA, US
Gina Venolia - Bellevue WA, US
John Tang - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206, 709204, 709207

Abstract:

Described are systems and user interfaces for facilitating asynchronous communication with video threads. Implementations may enable members of a team to have threaded view of video messages, from which they can capture video, record their screen, and send, receive, and reply to a video message. The screen recording feature enables team members to share parts of their screen while simultaneously narrating, if desired. Video messages are threaded by topic and each conversation is visually represented.

US Patent:

8207906, Jun 26, 2012

Filed:

Jan 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/970504

Inventors:

Victor M. Tiscareno - Issaquah WA, US
John G. Tang - San Carlos CA, US
Stephen P. Zadesky - Portola Valley CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/50

US Classification:

343906

Abstract:

Circuits, methods, and apparatus for adapters and docking stations that include one or more of the following: reradiating antennas to enhance wireless signal integrity, inductive charging circuits, and wireless or optical data links. The adapters may be inserts for use in a docking station, adapters for a cable connection, or other type of device. One example provides an adapter that includes a reradiating antenna. In other examples, passive coupling is used to charge a rechargeable battery in the handheld device. Other examples include wireless or optical circuits for faster data transmission.

US Patent:

20010036657, Nov 1, 2001

Filed:

Jun 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/872134

Inventors:

John Tang - Livingston NJ, US
Gary Vellekamp - Glen Ridge NJ, US
Laureano Bondoc - Piscataway NJ, US

International Classification:

C12N007/02

US Classification:

435/239000

Abstract:

The invention provides methods for purifying a virus from impurities in an aqueous medium.

US Patent:

20030157066, Aug 21, 2003

Filed:

Apr 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/365632

Inventors:

Andreas Frei - Freehold NJ, US
Henry Kwan - Summit NJ, US
Varda Sandweiss - Forest Hills NY, US
Gary Vellekamp - Glen Ridge NJ, US
Laureano Bondoc - Piscataway NJ, US
Frederick Porter - Edison NJ, US
John Tang - Livingston NJ, US
Peter Ihnat - Brooklyn NY, US

International Classification:

A61K048/00
C12N015/861

US Classification:

424/093200, 435/456000, 514/053000

Abstract:

A composition is disclosed comprising virus in a formulation comprising a polyhydroxy hydrocarbon buffered to maintain a pH in a range from about 7 to about 8.5 at a temperature in the range from about 2 C. to 27 C. Methods for concentrating and purifying virus preparations are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20050260168, Nov 24, 2005

Filed:

Apr 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/116944

Inventors:

Andreas Frei - Freehold NJ, US
Henry Kwan - Summit NJ, US
Varda Sandweiss - Forest Hills NY, US
Gary Vellekamp - Glen Ridge NJ, US
Laureano Bondoc - Piscataway NJ, US
Frederick Porter - Edison NJ, US
John Tang - Livingston NJ, US
Peter Ihnat - Brooklyn NY, US

Assignee:

Schering Corporation - Kenilworth NJ

International Classification:

C12Q001/68
A61K048/00
C12N015/861

US Classification:

424093200, 435456000

Abstract:

A composition is disclosed comprising virus in a formulation comprising a polyhydroxy hydrocarbon buffered to maintain a pH in a range from about 7 to about 8.5 at a temperature in the range from about 2 C. to 27 C. Methods for concentrating and purifying virus preparations are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060018930, Jan 26, 2006

Filed:

Feb 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/053181

Inventors:

Andreas Frei - Freehold NJ, US
Henry Kwan - Summit NJ, US
Varda Sandweiss - Forest Hills NY, US
Gary Vellekamp - Glen Ridge NJ, US
Laureano Bondoc - Piscataway NJ, US
Frederick Porter - Edison NJ, US
John Tang - Livingston NJ, US
Peter Ihnat - Brooklyn NY, US

Assignee:

Schering Corporation - Kenilworth NJ

International Classification:

A61K 39/23
C12N 7/00
A61K 31/7012

US Classification:

424233100, 435235100, 514053000

Abstract:

A composition is disclosed comprising virus in a formulation comprising a polyhydroxy hydrocarbon buffered to maintain a pH in a range from about 7 to about 8.5 at a temperature in the range from about 2 C. to 27 C. Methods for concentrating and purifying virus preparations are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20080085545, Apr 10, 2008

Filed:

Oct 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/977732

Inventors:

Andreas Frei - Freehold NJ, US
Henry Kwan - Summit NJ, US
Varda Sandweiss - Forest Hills NY, US
Gary Vellekamp - Glen Ridge NJ, US
Laureano Bondoc - Piscataway NJ, US
Fredrick Porter - Edison NJ, US
John Tang - Livingston NJ, US
Peter Ihnat - Brooklyn NY, US

Assignee:

Schering Corporation - Kenilworth NJ

International Classification:

C12N 7/02

US Classification:

435239000

Abstract:

A composition is disclosed comprising virus in a formulation comprising a polyhydroxy hydrocarbon buffered to maintain a pH in a range from about 7 to about 8.5 at a temperature in the range from about 2 C. to 27 C. Methods for concentrating and purifying virus preparations are also disclosed.