Xin M Li

US Patent:

6456726, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Oct 26, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/427321

Inventors:

Hong Heather Yu - Plainsboro NJ
Min Wu - Princeton NJ
Xin Li - Princeton NJ
Alexander D. Gelman - Brooklyn NY

Assignee:

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. - Osaka

International Classification:

G06K 900

US Classification:

382100, 713176, 348463

Abstract:

A data hiding system and method for providing a method of embedding multiple layers of hidden data into multimedia data. First, a media unit of the multimedia data is evaluated to determine an appropriate embedding procedure. Next during a first embedding pass, a ruling layer of primary hidden data is embedded into the media unit. In another embedding pass, a governing layer of secondary hidden data is embedded on top of the ruling layer. The secondary hidden data provides control information for controlling the primary hidden data and the host data. Control information such as error correction data, synchronization data, decoding data, and authentication data is embedded in the governing layer. Embedding schemes such as base domain and spectrum domain embedding are employed.

US Patent:

7058570, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Feb 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/499525

Inventors:

Hong Heather Yu - Plainsboro NJ, US
Xin Li - Princeton NJ, US

Assignee:

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. - Osaka

International Classification:

G10L 19/04

US Classification:

704219

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method and apparatus for embedding hidden data in an audio signal. An audio signal is received in a base domain and then transformed into a non-base domain, such as cepstrum domain or LP residue domain. The statistical mean manipulation is employed on selected transform coefficients to embed hidden data. The introduced distortion is controlled by psychoacoustic model to ensure the imperceptibility of the embedded hidden data. Scrambling techniques can be plugged in to further increase the security of the data hiding system. The present new audio data hiding scheme provides transparent audio quality, sufficient embedding capacity, and high survivability over a wide range of common signal processing attacks.

US Patent:

7987195, Jul 26, 2011

Filed:

Apr 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/099762

Inventors:

Xin Li - North Bergen NJ, US
Dolapo Falola - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Google Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

707765, 707769

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method includes providing location factors for first phrases in a collection of phrases, where each location factor for a first phrase is associated with a likelihood that a second phrase of a search query is associated with a location when the first phrase and the second phrase are used in the search query. A search query is received, where the received search query includes a first phrase from the collection of phrases and a second phrase. Whether the second phrase of the received search query refers to a location is determined based, at least in part, on the location factor for the first phrase of the search query.

US Patent:

8484222, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Dec 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/607568

Inventors:

Xin Li - North Bergen NJ, US
Jiang Qian - Pittsburgh PA, US
Daniel T. Egnor - Palo Alto CA, US
Lawrence E. Greenfield - Brooklyn NY, US

Assignee:

Google Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707748, 707724

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that automatically determines if a location is a standalone location, which can be unambiguously identified by a name for the location alone. During operation, the system determines a name score for the location which indicates a popularity of the name for the location. The system also obtains a signature for the location, wherein the signature is a set of combinations of location specifiers, wherein each combination of location specifiers refers to the location. The system then determines a signature score for the location which indicates a popularity of the signature for the location. Finally, the system determines whether the location is a standalone location based on the name score and the signature score.

US Patent:

20110270884, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/181231

Inventors:

Xin Li - North Bergen NJ, US
Dolapo Falola - New York NY, US

Assignee:

GOOGLE INC. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707780, 707E17014

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method includes providing location factors for first phrases in a collection of phrases, where each location factor for a first phrase is associated with a likelihood that a second phrase of a search query is associated with a location when the first phrase and the second phrase are used in the search query. A search query is received, where the received search query includes a first phrase from the collection of phrases and a second phrase. Whether the second phrase of the received search query refers to a location is determined based, at least in part, on the location factor for the first phrase of the search query.

US Patent:

20220305063, Sep 29, 2022

Filed:

Jun 1, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/615512

Inventors:

- New York NY, US
Xin LI - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61K 35/745
A61K 35/747
A23L 33/135
A61P 35/00
A61P 3/10
A61P 31/04
A61K 9/16

Abstract:

Provided are composition and methods for improving gut microbiome to improve pancreatic function and oral health. The probiotic composition may be administered following depletion of the existing microbiome. The probiotic compositions and methods may be used in the treatment of pancreatic malfunction as in pancreatic cancer or diabetes, or may be applied directly to the oral cavity to improve oral health.

US Patent:

20220218374, Jul 14, 2022

Filed:

Jun 1, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/615537

Inventors:

- New York NY, US
Xin LI - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/24
A61K 35/747
A61K 35/741
A61K 35/744
A61K 47/44
A61K 9/00
A61J 7/00

Abstract:

In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a probiotic applicator, having a handle and a head affixed to the handle. The head is configured to scrape the surface of a tongue. The head includes a plurality of orifices for dispensing a fluid onto the surface of the tongue. The applicator includes a reservoir configured to contain a probiotic composition. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the plurality of orifices. An actuator is configured to allow probiotic composition to flow from the reservoir and through the plurality of orifices when actuated. In another aspect, the present disclosure may be embodied as a method for applying a probiotic composition to a tongue. The method includes scraping a surface of the tongue using a probiotic applicator having a scraping head; and applying the probiotic composition to the scraped surface of the tongue by dispensing through orifices of the probiotic applicator.

US Patent:

20210408580, Dec 30, 2021

Filed:

Nov 26, 2019

Appl. No.:

17/297228

Inventors:

- Cambridge MA, US
William FITZHUGH - Somerville MA, US
Fan WU - Cambridge MA, US
Xin LI - Belmont MA, US

Assignee:

President and Fellows of Harvard College - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

H01M 10/0562
H01M 4/505
H01M 4/485
H01M 4/58
H01M 10/0525
H01M 10/44
H01M 4/525

Abstract:

The invention provides rechargeable batteries including a solid state electrolyte (SSE) containing an alkali metal disposed between two electrodes. The batteries are volumetrically constrained imparting increased stability under voltage cycling conditions, e.g., through microstructure mechanical constriction on the solid state electrolyte and the electrolyte-electrode interface. These batteries of the invention are advantageous as they may be all-solid-state batteries, e.g., no liquid electrolytes are necessary, and can achieve higher voltages with minimal electrolyte degradation.