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ECE Ph.D.s

ECE Patents

 

ECE Patents Awarded

2003

"Multiresolution learning paradigm and signal prediction"

Y. Liang

"Methods and apparatus for optically measuring polarization rotation of optical wavefronts using rare earth iron garnets"

P. Duncan, C. Holton and R. Claus

"Apparatus and method of enhancing transmit diversity"

R.D. Benning, R.M. Buehrer, and R.A. Soni

"Hardware configuration, support node and method for implementing general packet radio services over GSM"

A. Mishra

"Methods and apparatus for downlink diversity In CDMA using Walsh codes"

R.M. Buehrer and R.A. Soni

"Iterative channel estimation and compensation based thereon"

R.M. Buehrer, S.-C. Liu, S.P. Nicoloso, and D. Uptegrove

"Start-up circuit and control for high power isolated boost DC/DC converters"

L. Zhu, J. Lai, F.C. Lee.

"Method of channel estimation and compensation based thereon"

R.M. Buehrer, S.-C. Liu, S.P. Nicoloso, and D. Uptegrove

"Available bit rate flow control for service allocation in a packet network"

T. Hou, S.S. Panwar, and H. Tzeng

"High input voltage, high efficiency, fast transient voltage regulator module (VRM)"

X. Zhou, F.C. Lee.

"Code division multiple access system and method of operation with improved signal acquisition and processing"

R.M. Buehrer and S.-C. Liu

 

2002

Available bit rate flow control for service allocation in a packet network

T. Hou.

Fourtear antenna

S.-Y. Suh and W.L. Stutzman

Multi-Layer Flat Plate Antenna with Low-Cost Material and High-Conductivity Additive Processing,

A. Zaghloul

Rotating Head Optical Transmitter for Position Measurement System

T. Pratt

Methods and Apparatus for Downlink Diversity in CDMA Using Walsh Codes

M. Buehrer, Soni, and Tsai

Transmitter Architecture Employing Space Time Spreading and Orthogonal Transmit Diversity Techniques

Allpress, Buehrer, Li, Ramesh and Soni

Multistage Interference Cancellation for CDMA Applications Using M-ary Orthogonal Moduation

Buehrer, Gollamudi, and Nicoloso

Three-Phase Zero-Current-Transition (ZCT) Inverters and Rectifiers with Three Auxiliary Switches

Y. Li, F.C. Lee

Zero Voltage Zero Current Three Level DC-DC Converter

P. Barbosa, F. Canales, F.C. Lee

Current Sensing and Current Sharing

X. Zhou, F.C. Lee

Diode Assisted Gate Turn-Off Thyristor

Y. Li, A. Huang, K. Motto

Semiconductor Structures with Trench Contacts

A. Huang

A Low-Cost 3D Flip-Chip Packaging Technology for Integrated Power Electronics Modules

G.-Q. Lu, X. Liu

Accelerated Commutation for Passive Clamp Isolated Boost Converters

J. Lai, F.C. Lee, L. Zhu

2001

"Receiver Architecture Employing Space Time Spreading and Orthogonal Transmit Diversity Techniques"

S.A. Alpress, R.M. Buehrer, R.A. Soni

"Multilevel Cascade Voltage Source Inverter with Separate DC Sources"

J.S. Lai

"Soft-Switched Quasi-Single-Stage (QSS) Bi-Directional Inverter/Charger"

Kunrong Wang, F.C. Lee

"Wideband Phased Array Antenna Employing Increased Packaging Density Laminate Structure Containing Feed Network, Balun and Power Divider Circuitry"

J. Rawnick, W.L. Stutzman, J.R. Nealy

"One-Way Packet Communication Channel with Retransmissions"

B. Davidson, C.W. Bostian

"Method and System for Automated Optimization of Antenna Positioning in 3-D"

T.S. Rappaport, R.R. Skidmore

"Combination Monitoring Device and Patch for a Pneumatic Tire and Method of Installing the Same with a Coupled Antenna"

P.B. Wilson, R.J. Trew, R.W. Koch

2000

"Telecommunication Network with Mobile Voice Conferencing System & Method"

A. Mishra

"Three-Dimensional Holographic Fluorescence Microscope"

T.C. Poon, B.D. Schilling, G. Indebetouw, B. Storrie

"Self-Calibrating Optical Fiber Pressure, Strain, and Temperature Sensors"

A. Wang, J. Wang, W. Zhao, H. Xiao

"Semiconductor Structures with Trench Contacts"

A.Q. Huang

"Power Supply for Supplying AC Output Power"

W. Chen, F.C. Lee, K. Nishiura, T. Yamauchi, Y. Murakami, M. Maehara

"Trench Contact Process"

A.Q. Huang

"Single-Stage Input Current Shaping Technique With Voltage-Doubler Rectifier Front-End"

F.C. Lee, J. Zhang

"Trimmed Foursquare Antenna Radiating Element"

J. Randall Nealy, M.J. Monkevich, W. L. Stutzman, W.A. Davis

1999

"Self-Calibrating Optical Fiber Pressure, Strain and Temperature Sensors"

A. Wang

"Stub Loaded Helix Antenna"

R.M. Barts, W.L. Stutzman

"Defect Detection System for Lumber"

R.W. Conners, X. Xiao, D.E. Kline, P.E. Araman

"Circuit Structure Including RF/Wideband Resonant Vias"

S.M. Riad

"Method and Apparatus for Automatic Average Current Mode Controlled Power Factor Correction Technique Without Input Voltage Sensing"

Jay Rajagopalan, Paolo Nora, F.C. Lee

"Tube Lining Apparatus"

G.Q. Lu, J.N. Calata

"Process for Providing a Glass Dielectric Layer on an Electrically Conductive Substrate and Electostatic Chucks Made by the Process"

G.Q. Lu, J. Bang

"Discharge Lamp Driving Circuit Having Resonant Circuit Defining Two Resonance Modes"

Jinrong Qian, F.C. Lee, Tokushi Yamauchi

"New Gas Discharge Lamp Inverter with a Wide Input Voltage Range"

Jainrong Qian, F.C. Lee

1997-1998

"Twin-image Elimination Apparatus and Method"

K. Shinoda, T.C. Poon, M. We, Y. Suzuki

"Automatic Color and Grain Sorting of Materials"

R.W. Conners, Q. Lu

"Semiconductor Device and Control Method"

A.Q. Huang

"Conductivity Modulation Semiconductor"

A.Q. Huang

"Semiconductor Device"

A.Q. Huang

1996

"Damped EMI Input Filter Power Factor Correction"

V. Vlatkovic, F.C. Lee, D. Borojevic

"Zero Voltage Transition (ZVT) 3-Phase PWM Voltage Link Converters"

H. Mao, F.C. Lee

"Zero-Current-Transition PWM Converters"

G. Hua, F.C. Lee

"Reduced Operator Emission Exposure Antennas for Safer Hand-Held Radios and Cellular Telephones"

W.L. Stutzman, R. Nealy

1995

"Zero-Voltage-Switched, Three-Phase PWM Rectifier Inverter Circuit"

V. Vlatkovic, D. Borojevic, F.C. Lee

"Controlled Dopant Diffusion for Fiber Optic Coupler"

R.O. Claus

"Split Spectrum Self-Referenced Fiber Optic Sensor"

R.O. Claus

"Zero-Voltage-Transition Pulse-Width-Modulated Converters"

G. Hua, F.C. Lee

"Soft Switching PWM Converters"

G. Hua, F.C. Lee

"Portable Real Time Cellular Telephone and Pager Network System Monitor"

T.S. Rappaport, J.C. Liberti, S.L. McCulley, M.D. Keitz

"Wide Scanning Spherical Antenna"

B. Shen, W.L. Stutzman

1994

"Non-Symmetrical Inductive Sensors Having Ferrite Coil Geometries With Different Top and Base Geometries"

S.M. Riad, K. Anim-Appiah, S. Onishi

"Zero-Voltage-Switched, Three-Phase Pulse-Width-Modulating Switching Rectifier with Power Facor Correction"

D. Borojevic, V. Vlatkovic, F.C. Lee

"Extrinsic Fiber Optic Displacement Sensors and Displacement Sensing Systems"

K.A. Murphy, A. Vengsarkar, M.F. Gunther, R.O. Claus

"Novel Zero-Voltage-Switching Family of Isolated converters"

R. Farrington, M.M. Jovanovic, F.C. Lee

"A Zero-Voltage-Switched, Three-Phase PWM Switching Rectifier with Power Factor Correction"

D. Borojevic, V. Vlatkovic, F.C. Lee

"Extrinsic Fiber Optic Displacement Sensing System"

K.A. Murphy, A.M. Vengsarkar, R.O. Claus

"Fused biconical taper fiber optic coupler station and fabrication techniques"

K.A. Murphy, A.M. Vengsarkar, R.O. Claus

"Sapphire Optical Fiber Interferometer"

K.A. Murphy, A. Wang, R.O. Claus

"Compensation Method for Fiber Sensors Based on Non-Exchangeable Effect"

X. Fang, A. Wang, S. He, J. Lin

1992-1993

"Method and Apparatus for Sensing Strain in a Waveguide"

B.D. Zimmermann, R.O. Claus, K.A. Murphy

"Fused Biconical Taper Fiber Optic Coupler Station and Fabrication Techniques"

K.A. Murphy, M.F. Gunther, R.O. Claus

"Fiber Optic Grating-Based, Weighted Two Mode Fiber Sensors"

A. Vengsarkar, K. Murphy, B. Fogg, J. Greene, R. Claus

"Spacially-Weighted Two Mode Optical Fiber Sensors"

K. Murphy, A. Vengsarkar, M. Gunther, B. Fogg, R. Claus

"Computer-Based Bit Error Simulation for Digital Wireless Communications"

T.S. Rappaport, V. Fung, M.D. Keitz

 
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