公开(公告)号：US6057680A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US991820

申请日：1997-12-17

Applicant: Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Vincent B. Ho

Inventor： Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Vincent B. Ho

IPC: G01R33/48 ,  A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/567 ,  G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01R33/4833 ,  G01R33/5673

Abstract: A method is provided for acquiring MR image data pertaining to a coronary artery which is in motion between end-diastolic and end-systolic maximum excursion positions, respectively, during a cardiac cycle. The method comprises the step of tracking the location of the artery during the cardiac cycle as the artery moves between the positions of maximum excursion. The method further comprises acquiring MR data at a number of locations during the cardiac cycle in a region lying between the maximum excursion positions, each having the excitation or acquisition scan locations adjusted during the MR scan so as to substantially coincide with the location of said artery at the time of data acquisition.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在心动周期期间分别获取与冠状动脉相关的MR图像数据的方法，该冠状动脉在舒张末期和收缩期最大偏移位置之间运动。 该方法包括当动脉在最大偏移的位置之间移动时跟踪心动周期期间动脉的位置的步骤。 该方法还包括在位于最大偏移位置之间的区域中的心脏周期的多个位置处获取MR数据，每个位置具有在MR扫描期间调整的激发或采集扫描位置，以便与所述动脉的位置基本一致 在数据采集时。

公开(公告)号：US09554707B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US13539240

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Christopher Judson Hardy ,  Manjeshwar Mohan Ravindra

Inventor： Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Christopher Judson Hardy ,  Manjeshwar Mohan Ravindra

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/483 ,  G01R33/48 ,  A61B6/03 ,  A61B6/00 ,  G01R33/54 ,  G01R33/563

CPC classification number: A61B5/0035 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B6/037 ,  A61B6/4417 ,  G01R33/481 ,  G01R33/4824 ,  G01R33/483 ,  G01R33/546 ,  G01R33/56383

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to acquiring multiple sets of positron emission tomography (PET) data for different areas of a subject concurrently with acquiring portions of a single magnetic resonance field of view. Positron emission tomography (PET) images and magnetic resonance (MR) images can be acquired using a combined PET-MRI scanner, wherein, for example, a first portion of MR data from a MR field of view can be acquired concurrently with a first acquisition of PET data, a position of the MR field of view can be adjusted in response to a change in a location of a bed in the combined PET-MRI scanner, and a second portion of MR data from the MR field of view can be acquired concurrently with a second acquisition of PET data.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及在获取单个磁共振视野的部分的同时获取对象的不同区域的多组正电子发射断层摄影（PET）数据。 可以使用组合的PET-MRI扫描仪获取正电子发射断层摄影（PET）图像和磁共振（MR）图像，其中，例如，可以与第一次采集同时获取来自MR视野的MR数据的第一部分 的PET数据，可以响应于组合的PET-MRI扫描仪中的床的位置的变化来调整MR视场的位置，并且可以获取来自MR视场的MR数据的第二部分 同时第二次获取PET数据。

公开(公告)号：US08830819B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12714203

申请日：2010-02-26

Applicant: Patrick Pak Tak Leong ,  Thomas Kwok Yin Cheung

Inventor： Patrick Pak Tak Leong ,  Thomas Kwok Yin Cheung

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/933 ,  H04L12/707

CPC classification number: H04L63/1416 ,  H04L45/24 ,  H04L49/10 ,  H04L63/02

Abstract: A network switch apparatus includes a first network port, a second network port, a first inline port, a second inline port, wherein the first and second inline ports are for communication with a pass-through device, a packet switch, and a by-pass device configured to operate in a first mode of operation, wherein in the first mode of operation, the by-pass device is configured to pass a first packet received at the first network port to the packet switch. The by-pass device is configured to switch from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation upon an occurrence of a condition, and wherein in the second mode of operation, the by-pass device is configured to transmit a second packet received at the first network port to the second network port without passing the second packet to the packet switch.

Abstract translation: 网络交换设备包括第一网络端口，第二网络端口，第一内联端口，第二内联端口，其中所述第一和第二内联端口用于与直通设备通信，分组交换机， 被配置为在第一操作模式下操作，其中在所述第一操作模式中，所述旁路设备被配置为将在所述第一网络端口接收的第一分组传递到分组交换机。 旁路设备被配置为在出现条件时从第一操作模式切换到第二操作模式，并且其中在第二操作模式中，旁路设备被配置为发送接收的第二分组 在第一网络端口到第二网络端口，而不将第二个分组传递到分组交换机。

公开(公告)号：US20140079304A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13618079

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Christopher Judson Hardy ,  Albert Henry Roger Lonn ,  Ravindra Mohan Manjeshwar ,  Dattesh Dayanand Shanbhag ,  Sheshadri Thiruvenkadam

Inventor： Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Christopher Judson Hardy ,  Albert Henry Roger Lonn ,  Ravindra Mohan Manjeshwar ,  Dattesh Dayanand Shanbhag ,  Sheshadri Thiruvenkadam

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/008 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T2207/10088 ,  G06T2207/10104 ,  G06T2207/20221 ,  G06T2207/30061

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to correcting lung density variations in positron emission tomography (PET) images of a subject using a magnetic resonance (MR) image. A pulmonary vasculature and an outer extent of a lung cavity can be identified in a MR image corresponding to a thoracic region of the subject in response to an intensity associated with pixels in the MR image. The pixels within the outer extent of the lung cavity are classified as corresponding to the pulmonary vasculature or the lung tissue. Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can apply attenuation coefficients to a reconstruction of the PET image based on the classification of the pixels within the outer extent of the lung cavity.

Abstract translation: 本公开的示例性实施例涉及使用磁共振（MR）图像校正受试者的正电子发射断层摄影（PET）图像中的肺密度变化。 响应于与MR图像中的像素相关联的强度，可以在对应于受试者的胸部区域的MR图像中识别肺部脉管系统和肺腔的外部范围。 肺腔外部范围内的像素被分类为对应于肺血管或肺组织。 本公开的示例性实施例可以基于肺腔外部范围内的像素的分类，将衰减系数应用于PET图像的重建。

公开(公告)号：US20130320981A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13484816

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: Selaka Bandara Bulumulla ,  Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Christopher Judson Hardy

Inventor： Selaka Bandara Bulumulla ,  Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Christopher Judson Hardy

IPC: G01R33/44 ,  H01F7/06

CPC classification number: G01R33/34084 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  H01F5/003 ,  H01F2017/006 ,  Y10T29/49073

Abstract: An imaging system is presented. The imaging system includes a cradle, and a first sheet of coils disposed inside of the cradle such that a first end of the first sheet of coils protrudes out of the cradle and a second end of the first sheet of coils is coupled to a structure, wherein a requisite expanse of the first sheet of coils is flexibly pulled out from the cradle by pulling the first end.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种成像系统。 成像系统包括支架，以及布置在托架内部的第一片线圈，使得第一片线圈的第一端突出到支架之外，并且第一片线圈的第二端联接到结构， 其中通过拉动所述第一端部将所述第一片线圈的必要的宽度从所述支架中灵活地拉出。

公开(公告)号：US08386846B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12775326

申请日：2010-05-06

Applicant: Thomas Kwok Yin Cheung

Inventor： Thomas Kwok Yin Cheung

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/2015 ,  H04L49/405 ,  Y10T307/74

Abstract: A network switch apparatus includes a housing, a first network port, a second network port, a first instrument port, an active component inside the housing, wherein the active component is configured to receive packets from the first network port, and pass at least some of the packets from the first network port to the first instrument port, a connector for supplying power from a power supply to the active component, and a backup power supply for supplying power to the active component when the active component does not receive power from the power supply.

Abstract translation: 网络交换设备包括壳体，第一网络端口，第二网络端口，第一仪器端口，壳体内的活动组件，其中活动组件被配置为从第一网络端口接收分组，并且传递至少一些 从第一网络端口到第一仪器端口的分组的连接器，用于从电源向有源部件供电的连接器，以及备用电源，用于当有源组件不从 电源。

公开(公告)号：US08372648B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US11954030

申请日：2007-12-11

Applicant: Thomas Kwok ,  Ming-Hwa Liang ,  Stephane Shu Kin So

Inventor： Thomas Kwok ,  Ming-Hwa Liang ,  Stephane Shu Kin So

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G02B6/16

CPC classification number: C12Q1/6876 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  C08K5/09 ,  C09D7/63 ,  C09D11/03 ,  C12Q1/6816 ,  Y10S977/774 ,  Y10S977/92 ,  Y10T436/14 ,  Y10T436/143333 ,  C12Q2563/185

Abstract: This invention provides compositions that have a light emitting reporter linked to biomolecules, preferably, nucleotide oligomers. The light reporter particles are silylated and functionalized to produce a coated light reporter particle, prior to covalently linking the biomolecules to the light reporter particle. The light reporter particles of the invention can be excited by a light excitation source such as UV or IR light, and when the biomolecule is DNA, the attached DNA molecule(s) are detectable by amplification techniques such as PCR.

公开(公告)号：US20120306494A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13149760

申请日：2011-05-31

Applicant: Xing Yang ,  Teck Beng Desmond Yeo ,  Xu Chu ,  Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Jing Wu

Inventor： Xing Yang ,  Teck Beng Desmond Yeo ,  Xu Chu ,  Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo ,  Jing Wu

IPC: G01R33/44

CPC classification number: G01R33/3664 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/4804 ,  G01R33/4808

Abstract: A system including a plurality of coil elements is provided. Each coil element is arranged with a first switch and a second switch. In a first mode, the first switch and the second switch are turned off to split each coil element into a first coil portion and a second coil portion, to transmit first radio frequency signals. In a second mode, the first switch and second switch are turned on to transform each coil element into a loop coil to simultaneously transmit or receive multiple second radio frequency signals.

Abstract translation: 提供一种包括多个线圈元件的系统。 每个线圈元件配置有第一开关和第二开关。 在第一模式中，关闭第一开关和第二开关，以将每个线圈元件分成第一线圈部分和第二线圈部分，以发射第一射频信号。 在第二模式中，第一开关和第二开关导通，以将每个线圈元件变换成环形线圈，以同时发送或接收多个第二射频信号。

公开(公告)号：US08311641B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12328444

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Yudong Zhu ,  Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo

Inventor： Yudong Zhu ,  Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo

IPC: A61F2/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/055 ,  A61N1/403

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a localized heating are provided, the method comprising: transmitting a spatially localized or shaped electromagnetic field via a plurality of coils to a subject and generating magnetic resonance signals; performing magnetic resonance imaging based on the magnetic resonance signals to generate an image of a region of interest of the subject; and controlling the plurality of the same imaging coils to radiate radio frequency (rf) energy to generate the localized heating on a region of interest. The invention provide a more efficient manner for generating localized heating and means for verifying the heating pattern without the need to measure temperature rises in the patient. This is useful to check the localization prior to the application of hyperthermia.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于产生局部加热的方法和装置，所述方法包括：经由多个线圈将空间局部或成形的电磁场传送到对象并产生磁共振信号; 基于所述磁共振信号执行磁共振成像以产生所述对象的感兴趣区域的图像; 并且控制多个相同的成像线圈以辐射射频（rf）能量以在感兴趣的区域上产生局部加热。 本发明提供了用于产生局部加热的更有效的方式和用于验证加热图案的装置，而不需要测量患者的温度升高。 这对于检查应用热疗之前的定位是有用的。

公开(公告)号：US20110259894A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US12764860

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Thomas Kwok Yin CHEUNG

Inventor： Thomas Kwok Yin CHEUNG

IPC: B65D81/00

CPC classification number: A45C11/20 ,  F25D3/08 ,  F25D2303/082 ,  F25D2303/08221 ,  F25D2303/0843 ,  F25D2303/0844 ,  F25D2303/0845 ,  F25D2331/804

Abstract: An apparatus for containing one or more edible items includes a container having a base and a wall, a first thermal element, and a securing mechanism for removably securing the first thermal element relative to the container, wherein the first thermal element comprises a housing that contains a phase-change material. An apparatus for containing one or more edible items includes a container having a base and a wall, a thermal element having a housing that contains a phase-change material, wherein the thermal element is selectively placeable at a first position and a second position, a first securing mechanism for removably securing the thermal element relative to the container when the thermal element is at the first position, and a second securing mechanism for removably securing the thermal element relative to the container when the thermal element is at the second position.

Abstract translation: 用于容纳一个或多个可食用物品的装置包括具有底座和壁的容器，第一热元件和用于相对于容器可移除地固定第一热元件的固定机构，其中第一热元件包括壳体， 相变材料。 用于容纳一个或多个可食用物品的装置包括具有基部和壁的容器，具有包含相变材料的壳体的热元件，其中所述热元件可选择性地放置在第一位置和第二位置， 第一固定机构，用于当热元件处于第一位置时相对于容器可移除地固定热元件;以及第二固定机构，用于当热元件处于第二位置时可拆卸地固定热元件相对于容器。