Patents 5541909 - 5542161

 

 

Patent 5541909: Optical disc with phase pits and a reproducing apparatus for data recorded on the optical disc
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Turntable)

Patent 5541910: Optical disk substrate and optical disk using the same
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Disk hub : Including clamping plate : Optical storage disc contact structure on turntable surface)

Patent 5541911: Remote smart filtering communication management system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Centralized switching : For connecting plural subscribers to a network (i.e., network termination))

Patent 5541912: Dynamic queue length thresholds in a shared memory ATM switch
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Queuing arrangement : Having a signaling feature)

Patent 5541913: Policing device
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Determination of communication parameters : Having dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5541914: Packet-switched self-routing multistage interconnection network having contention-free fanout, low-loss routing, and fanin buffering to
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Space switching : Having a signaling feature)

Patent 5541915: Method for point-to-multipoint connections in self-routing ATM switching networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Replicate messages for multiple destination distribution : Multistage switch)

Patent 5541916: Arbitration mechanism for an ATM switch
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Assigning period of time for information to be transmitted (e.g., scheduling) : Including routing table)

Patent 5541917: Video and TELCO network control functionality
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combined circuit switching and packet switching : Synchronization)

Patent 5541918: Method and apparatus for manipulating an ATM cell
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Having detail of switch memory reading/writing : Adapting connectionless variable bit rate (VBR) data (e.g., adapting 802.X, or using AAL5))

Patent 5541919: Multimedia multiplexing device and method using dynamic packet segmentation
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Queuing arrangement : Having input queuing only : Contention resolution for output : At least one bus is a ring network)

Patent 5541920: Method and apparatus for a delayed replace mechanism for a streaming packet modification engine
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Store and forward : Particular storing and queuing arrangement : Having a signaling feature)

Patent 5541921: Isochronous serial time division multiplexer
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Time switch, per se (e.g., T or T-T) : Time slot interchange, per se : Having details of control storage arrangement)

Patent 5541922: Method for assigning priority to traffic between local area networks interconnected via a backbone network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Arbitration for access to a channel : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5541923: Data transfer method and apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Virtual machine memory addressing)

Patent 5541924: Method and device for channel contention and data transmission for packet-switched subscriber units in a communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiple access (e.g., TDMA) : Combining or distributing information via time channels)

Patent 5541925: Point of sale system that bypasses the public telephone network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Particular switching network arrangement)

Patent 5541926: ATM cell assembly and disassembly device with enhanced data handling flexibility
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Assembly or disassembly of messages having address headers : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 5541927: Method of multicasting
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Nodes interconnected in hierarchy to form a tree : Bridge between bus systems)

Patent 5541928: Communication system which establishes communication sessions based on unit ID codes to avoid transmission conflicts
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Addressing : Designated priority)

Patent 5541929: TDMA mobile unit frequency synthesizer having power saving mode during transmit and receive slots
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiple access (e.g., TDMA) : Using multiple antennas at a station)

Patent 5541930: Byte aligned communication system for transferring data from one memory to another memory over an ISDN
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Signaling (ancillary to main information) : Using a dedicated signaling channel (i.e., D-channel) : Including delay device)

Patent 5541931: Data optical transmission apparatus utilizing multiplexer/demultiplexer mode
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiplexing combined with demultiplexing : Inserted in gaps in main information)

Patent 5541932: Circuit for freezing the data in an interface buffer
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Arbitration for access to a channel : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5541933: Auto-detection of DDS service and line rate
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error count or rate : Shutdown or establishing system parameter (e.g., transmission rate) : Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display))

Patent 5541934: Apparatus, systems and methods for isolating faults during data transmission using parity
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Transmission facility testing : Spare row or column)

Patent 5541935: Integrated circuit with test signal buses and test control circuits
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Built-in testing circuit (BILBO) : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5541936: Diagnostic circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Device response compared to expected fault-free response : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5541937: Apparatus for uniformly correcting erasure and error of received word by using a common polynomial
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Code based on generator polynomial : Syndrome computed : Tape)

Patent 5541938: Method and apparatus for mapping memory as to operable and faulty locations
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Solid state memory : Tape)

Patent 5541939: Error correction code decoder and a method thereof
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Error pointer : Error checking code)

Patent 5541940: Error correction method and error correction circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Parity bit : Branch metric calculation)

Patent 5541941: Method and structure for providing automatic parity sensing
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Parity bit : Even and odd parity : Syndrome computed)

Patent 5541942: Method and system for testing memory utilizing specific bit patterns
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Read-in with read-out and compare : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5541943: Watchdog timer lock-up prevention circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Forbidden combination or improper condition : Time delay/interval monitored : Syndrome computed)

Patent 5541944: Apparatus and method for compensating for electron beam emittance in synchronizing light sources
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : FREE ELECTRON LASER :)

Patent 5541945: Wavelength-tunable semiconductor laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Tuning : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5541946: Laser with multiple gain elements pumped by a single excitation source
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Producing plural wavelength output : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 5541947: Selectively triggered, high contrast laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Control of pulse characteristics : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 5541948: Transition-metal doped sulfide, selenide, and telluride laser crystal and lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Insulating crystal : Frequency)

Patent 5541949: Strained algainas quantum-well diode lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer : With strained layer :)

Patent 5541950: Semiconductor laser including groove having variable dimensions
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : With saturable absorption layer)

Patent 5541951: Device and method for high-power end pumping
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Specified cavity component : Lens or lens system : Hollow electrode)

Patent 5541952: Apparatus and method of preheating steel scrap for a twin shell electric arc furnace
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL : Arc furnace : With induction)

Patent 5541953: Data transmission method and apparatus for use in low BW:R.sub.s applications
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Synchronized)

Patent 5541954: Frequency hopping communication method and apparatus changing a hopping frequency as a result of a counted number of errors
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping : End-to-end transmission system :)

Patent 5541955: Adaptive data rate modem
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5541956: Adaptive equalizer and adaptive diversity equalizer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : Automatic : Adaptive : Matched-filter-type receiver)

Patent 5541957: Apparatus for transmitting and/or receiving data at different data transfer rates especially in applications such as dual-rate ethernet
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : CABLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS : Transformer coupling : Single bit (delta))

Patent 5541958: Clock recovery circuit of demodulator
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Carrier recovery circuit or carrier tracking : Quaternary)

Patent 5541959: Method and apparatus for the cancellation of interference in electrical systems
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Intersymbol interference : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5541960: Method of determining a syschronous signal pattern and method of and device for recording the synchronous signal pattern on a medium
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Frequency or phase control using synchronizing signal : Synchronization word : Synchronizer pattern recognizers : More than two phases)

Patent 5541961: Digitally controlled high resolution hybrid phase synthesizer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5541962: Transmission timing adjusting device
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : With electromagnetic relay or solenoid)

Patent 5541963: Diversity receiving apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Diversity (frequency or time) : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5541964: Distortion compensation technique
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Antinoise or distortion : Phase shift keying)

Patent 5541965: Carrier frequency synchronization device using two different B/W filters
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Carrier recovery circuit or carrier tracking : Quaternary)

Patent 5541966: System and circuit for estimating the carrier frequency of a PSK numeric signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Phase shift keying : Including switching or gating (digital circuits))

Patent 5541967: Fast symbol synchronization for use in conditioning a receiving modem
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Frequency or phase control using synchronizing signal : Synchronization signals with unique amplitude, polarity, length, or frequency : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5541968: Coring machine and arrangement for sampling nuclear-contaminated and other hazardous waste
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : TESTING, SENSING, MEASURING, OR DETECTING A FISSION REACTOR CONDITION : Temperature reactivity control)

Patent 5541969: Midloop water level monitor
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : TESTING, SENSING, MEASURING, OR DETECTING A FISSION REACTOR CONDITION : Position detection : Directly generating electrical signal (e.g., ion detection))

Patent 5541970: Image reconstruction for a CT system implementing a four fan beam helical scan
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography :)

Patent 5541971: X-ray computerized tomography apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Continuous mechanical rotation : Fan beam translation)

Patent 5541972: Disposable padding device for a mammography X-ray plate
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Mammography : Pattern mask)

Patent 5541973: Micro area analyzing method
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Fluorescence : Composition analysis : Continuous image)

Patent 5541974: Real-time x-ray video imaging system having a CCD solid state image sensor
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : With solid-state image detector : Plural diverse X-ray analysis)

Patent 5541975: X-ray tube having rotary anode cooled with high thermal conductivity fluid
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Electron tube : With movable target : Temperature modification : With cooling fluid :)

Patent 5541976: Communications system for integrating a paging system with cellular radio telephones
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Including other radio communication system (e.g., cordless telephone, paging, trunking, etc.) : Subscriber equipment)

Patent 5541977: Method and apparatus for preventing wireless fraud
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Security or fraud prevention : Privacy, lock-out, or authentication : At remote station)

Patent 5541978: Method and system for implementing a backup digital control channel within a cellular telecommunications network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Diagnostic testing, malfunction indication, or electrical condition measurement : Control of another apparatus)

Patent 5541979: Cell extender with timing alignment for use in time division multiple-access and similar cellular telephone systems
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : System selection)

Patent 5541980: Cordless telephone/radio-monitoring system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Emergency or alarm communication : With subscriber selection or switching)

Patent 5541981: Automated announcement system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Message management : Controlled by subscriber or caller : Message storage in centralized location (e.g., central office, PBX, etc.) : Structural detail of storage medium drive)

Patent 5541982: Device for transmitting video and audio signals through an integrated services digital network
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Terminal interface circuitry : Digital : Recording voice message from non subscriber caller)

Patent 5541983: Automatic telephone feature selector
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : At substation)

Patent 5541984: Communication control apparatus
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : Call signal generation (e.g., auto-dial) : Having acoustic link)

Patent 5541985: Portable electronic device having an external I/O unit and power source integral therewith
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Telegraphy)

Patent 5541986: Method and system for automated telecommunications service script consolidation and downloading
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service profile (e.g., calling service) : Creation of service (e.g., using object oriented programming, primitive, function) : Of specific equipment)

Patent 5541987: Connection-oriented congestion controller for common channel signaling network
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Interexchange signalling : Signalling path distinct from trunk (e.g., CCIS) : Having signalling to operator)

Patent 5541988: Telephone dialler with a personalized page organization of telephone directory memory
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Substation originated : With called number display : Sub-band analysis)

Patent 5541989: Method and apparatus for detecting added keyboard functions
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Substation originated : Plural-switch number input device (e.g., keypad) : Finger wheel or mechanical adjunct (e.g., finger stop))

Patent 5541990: Compensated hybrid
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Hybrid circuit : Voltage boosting circuit)

Patent 5541991: System for selectively preventing a software program from being operable
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Password : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5541992: System for connecting an incoming call to a selected one of a number of extensions
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Interexchange signalling : Central office-to-PBX signalling : Direct inward dialing : Restoration (e.g., backup, recovery))

Patent 5541993: Structure and method for secure image transmission
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : FACSIMILE CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling))

Patent 5541994: Fingerprint controlled public key cryptographic system
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5541995: Method and apparatus for decoding non-sequential data packets
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Data stream/substitution enciphering : Having plural band pass filters)

Patent 5541996: Apparatus and method for a pseudo-random number generator for high precision numbers
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Having particular key generator : Nonlinear (e.g., pseudorandom) : By public key method)

Patent 5541997: Method and apparatus for detecting correctly decrypted communications
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Wireless communication : Having receiver selection (e.g., pager) : Nonlinear or chaotic system)

Patent 5541998: Health club audio system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ONE-WAY AUDIO SIGNAL PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION : Counterwave generation control path)

Patent 5541999: Audio apparatus having a karaoke function
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Broadcast or multiplex stereo :)

Patent 5542000: Karaoke apparatus having automatic effector control
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SOUND EFFECTS : Testing of hearing aids)

Patent 5542001: Smart amplifier for loudspeaker motional feedback derived from linearization of a nonlinear motion responsive signal
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : LOUDSPEAKER FEEDBACK : Feedforward circuitry for transducer compensation)

Patent 5542002: Method and apparatus for automatically inspecting a lithographic plate and reading its folio
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Document or print quality inspection (e.g., newspaper, photographs, etc.) : License plate)

Patent 5542003: Method for maximizing fidelity and dynamic range for a region of interest within digitized medical image display
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : X-ray film analysis (e.g., radiography) : With a prism)

Patent 5542004: Foam analyzing method and apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Reading MICR data)

Patent 5542005: Recognition unit and recognition apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : LEARNING SYSTEMS : 3-D or stereo imaging analysis)

Patent 5542006: Neural network based character position detector for use in optical character recognition
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : LEARNING SYSTEMS : Neural networks : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection)

Patent 5542007: Form dropout compression method which handles form white-out and writing in shaded and white-out areas of the form
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Context analysis or word recognition (e.g., character string))

Patent 5542008: Method of and apparatus for compressing image representing signals
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Transform coding : Arithmetic coding)

Patent 5542009: Integrated acousto-optical componen for frequency-shifting optical frequencies
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : DIRECTIONAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Acousto-optic : Phase modulation type)

Patent 5542010: Rapidly tunable wideband integrated optical filter
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5542011: Optical amplifiers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5542012: Multi-functional photometer with movable linkage for routing optical fibers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Movable coupler : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5542013: Optical fiber connector bypass device
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Movable coupler : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5542014: Integrated optical coupler with two inputs and 2N outputs
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : "Y" coupler : Directional coupler)

Patent 5542015: Optical fiber connector latching mechanism
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule :)

Patent 5542016: Optical fiber light emitting apparatus
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5542017: Light scattering light guide and applied optical apparatuses
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5542018: Semiconductor laser device making use of photodiode chip
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 5542019: Optical cable and process for the manufacture thereof
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Tightly confined (i.e., fiber tightly held inside the outer sheath) : Compartmentalized : Sealed from environment)

Patent 5542020: Fiber optic cable having extended contraction window and associated method and apparatus for fabricating the cable
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : Plural unit type : Prestressed)

Patent 5542021: Steam generator
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Vaporizer : Liquid evaporant (e.g., water, etc.) : Container with self-contained evaporant supply : With internal heating element)

Patent 5542022: Compact packed bed heater system
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Heated line section with heating element internal of flow path : Block forms flow path)

Patent 5542023: Multi-media reproduction processing apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 5542024: Graphically used expert system tool background of the invention
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Hierarchy or network structure : Picking 3D objects)

Patent 5542025: Precision Z-interpolation method and apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Hidden line/surface determining : Z buffer (depth buffer) :)

Patent 5542026: Triangular scalable neural array processor
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Digital neural network : Modifiable weight)

Patent 5542027: Fuzzy syllogistic system
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Knowledge representation and reasoning technique : Reasoning under uncertainty (e.g., fuzzy logic) : Having specific pattern matching or control technique)

Patent 5542028: Method of controlling position and attitude of working robot and its manipulator and apparatus thereof
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Specific enhancing or modifying technique (e.g., adaptive control) : Coordinate transformation : Movable (e.g., rotatable))

Patent 5542029: System and method for halftoning using an overlapping threshold array
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5542030: System and method for optimizing surface projections during generation of finite element representations of objects
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Tessellation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5542031: Halftone computer imager
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5542032: Fast display of images of three-dimensional surfaces without aliasing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Hidden line/surface determining :)

Patent 5542033: Correction and modification of microprocessor chip operations
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Access processor affected (e.g., I/O processor, MMU, DMA processor))

Patent 5542034: Minimizing logic to determine current state in an output encoded finite state machine
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN :)

Patent 5542035: Timer-controlled computer system shutdown and startup
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Active/idle mode processing : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5542036: Implicit modeling of swept volumes and swept surfaces
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Voxel : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5542037: Image displaying apparatus wherein selected stored image data is combined and the combined image data is displayed
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Non-overlapping : Plural look up tables)

Patent 5542038: Method and system for generating dynamic zoom codes
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Image based (addressing) : Enlargement only : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 5542039: Control for scaled parameters
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Layout modification (e.g., move or resize) : Resizing (e.g., scaling) : Viewing lower priority windows (e.g., overlapped windows))

Patent 5542040: Display of dynamic data as a notebook
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Indexed book or notebook metaphor : Virtual input device (e.g., virtual keyboard))

Patent 5542041: Apparatus for, and methods of, providing a universal format of pixels and for scaling fields in the pixels
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 5542042: Method and apparatus for monitoring volatile memory validity
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery :)

Patent 5542043: Method and system for automatically generating efficient test cases for systems having interacting elements
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular stimulus creation : Additional processor for in-system fault locating (e.g., distributed diagnosis program))

Patent 5542044: Security device for a computer, and methods of constructing and utilizing same
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 5542045: Method for interposing a security function in a computer program
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 5542046: Server entity that provides secure access to its resources through token validation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 5542047: Distributed network monitoring system for monitoring node and link status
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Computer network monitoring :)

Patent 5542048: Increasing probability multi-stage network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ROUTING : Decentralized controlling : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5542049: Programmable controller
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Peripheral adapting)

Patent 5542050: Font information transfer system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Character or font : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5542051: Watch dog timer
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : State error (i.e., content of instruction, data, or message) : State out of sequence : Control flow state sequence monitored (e.g., watchdog processor for control-flow checking) : Synchronization maintenance of processors)

Patent 5542052: Applying traps to a printed page specified in a page description language format
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 5542053: Bridge interface between two buses of a computer system with a direct memory access controller programmed by a scatter/gather programmer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Direct memory access (e.g., DMA) : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5542054: Artificial neurons using delta-sigma modulation
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Beamforming (e.g., target location, radar))

Patent 5542055: System for counting the number of peripheral buses in each hierarch connected to primary bus for creating map of peripheral buses to locate
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Delay reduction)

Patent 5542056: High speed bridge circuit with deadlock free time-shared bus for internal instructions and port-to-port data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Intelligent bridge : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5542057: Method for controlling vector data execution
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Arithmetic operation instruction processing : Floating point or vector : Mode switching)

Patent 5542058: Pipelined computer with operand context queue to simplify context-dependent execution flow
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Counting, scheduling, or event timing : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5542059: Dual instruction set processor having a pipeline with a pipestage functional unit that is relocatable in time and sequence order
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : RISC : External sync or interrupt signal)

Patent 5542060: Data processor including a decoding unit for decomposing a multifunctional data transfer instruction into a plurality of control
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Prefetching)

Patent 5542061: Arrangement of controlling issue timing of a read instruction to a common block in a vector processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION ISSUING : Predecoding of instruction component)

Patent 5542062: Cache memory system employing virtual address primary instruction and data caches and physical address secondary cache
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing cache memories :)

Patent 5542063: Digital data processing system with facility for changing individual bits
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition :)

Patent 5542064: Data read/write method by suitably selecting storage units in which multiple copies of identical data are stored and apparatus therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Arrayed (e.g., RAIDs) :)

Patent 5542065: Methods for using non-contiguously reserved storage space for data migration in a redundant hierarchic data storage system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Arrayed (e.g., RAIDs) :)

Patent 5542066: Destaging modified data blocks from cache memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Least recently used :)

Patent 5542067: Virtual multi-port RAM employing multiple accesses during single machine cycle
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 5542068: Method and system for storing floating point numbers to reduce storage space
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Compatibility emulation : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))

Patent 5542069: Method and apparatus for simulating input events in a windowed environment
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Event-driven : Including logic)

Patent 5542070: Method for rapid development of software systems
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Target device : Including logic)

Patent 5542071: System for determining communication speed of parallel printer port of computer by using start timer and stop timer commands within data
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Of peripheral device : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller) : Event-driven)

Patent 5542072: Database system and method for accessing the same
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Distributed or remote access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5542073: Computer program product for choosing largest selectivities among eligible predicates of join equivalence classes for query optimization
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5542074: Parallel processor system with highly flexible local control capability, including selective inversion of instruction signal and control of bit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Array processor : Array processor operation : Single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) :)

Patent 5542075: Method and apparatus for improving performance of out of sequence load operations in a computer system
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : Optimization : Loop compiling)

Patent 5542076: Method and apparatus for adaptive interrupt servicing in data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Access prioritizing)

Patent 5542077: Personal computer with CMOS memory not having a separate battery
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Password)

Patent 5542078: Object oriented data store integration environment for integration of object oriented databases and non-object oriented data facilities
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Manipulating data structure (e.g., compression, compaction, compilation) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5542079: Data driven processor for reading data from storage to apply prescribed operation in response to operation updating instruction and updating
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Data driven or demand driven processor : Detection/pairing based on destination, ID tag, or data : Single instruction, multiple data (SIMD))

Patent 5542080: Method for controlling execution of data driven type information processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Data driven or demand driven processor : Array processor operation)

Patent 5542081: IC card designed to receive multiple programs in a progammable memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Programmable (e.g., EPROM) : Digital Signal processor)

Patent 5542082: Data storage system connected to a host computer system and having removable data storage media and equipped to read a control program
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Detachable memory : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5542083: Information processor and information processing system utilizing clock signal
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF PLURAL PROCESSORS : Having power source monitoring)

Patent 5542084: Method and apparatus for executing an atomic read-modify-write instruction
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 5542085: Method for producing program modules
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Pattern matching access :)

Patent 5542086: Document type metamorphosis in an object-oriented operating system having a graphical user interface
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Pattern matching access :)

Patent 5542087: Linear hashing for distributed records
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Distributed or remote access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5542088: Method and apparatus for enabling control of task execution
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Priority scheduling :)

Patent 5542089: Method and apparatus for estimating the number of occurrences of frequent values in a data set
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5542090: Text retrieval method and system using signature of nearby words
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5542091: Device for selecting and rearranging data based on arithmetic operation
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Manipulating data structure (e.g., compression, compaction, compilation) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5542092: Method and system for setting bus addresses in order to resolve or prevent bus address conflicts between interface cards of a personal
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : System configuring : Docking station)

Patent 5542093: Method for redistributing dual mode mobile units to extended channel groups to reduce congestion in primary channel groups
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement)

Patent 5542094: Mobile communication system making use of ISDN switched network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Roaming : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail :)

Patent 5542095: Frequency Reference Compensation
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : With frequency stabilization (e.g., automatic frequency control) : Synthesizer : For compression and expansion of message signal (i.e., companding))

Patent 5542096: Method for a transmitter to compensate for varying loading without an isolator
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Measuring, testing, or monitoring of transmitter : Using a test signal : In vehicle)

Patent 5542097: Method and system for confirming the identity of a target cell for handoff
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Mobile assisted or initiated : Based on priority)

Patent 5542098: Method of handover in a cellular system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Control or access channel scanning : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail)

Patent 5542099: Simulcast group determination of best signal
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Simulcast system :)

Patent 5542100: Mobile communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Emergency or alarm communication : Location monitoring :)

Patent 5542101: Method and apparatus for receiving signals in a multi-path environment
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Distortion, noise, or other interference prevention, reduction, or compensation : Anti-multipath : Plural receivers tuned to common frequency)

Patent 5542102: Method and apparatus for simultaneously controlling base station and external electronic device functions
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Including private cordless extension system : Specific paging technique)

Patent 5542103: Radiotelephone with easily accessible feature activation
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Having display : Having specific antenna arrangement)

Patent 5542104: Portable satellite communication equipment with foldable flat antennae common to both transmission and reception
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Housing or support : Having specific antenna arrangement : Waveguide)

Patent 5542105: Position sense radio carry case apparatus and method of using same
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Housing or support : Power conservation)

Patent 5542106: Electronic device having an RF circuit integrated into a movable housing element
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Housing or support : Having specific antenna arrangement : Waveguide)

Patent 5542107: Cellular system employing base station transit diversity according to transmission quality level
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : Channel allocation : Ranking (e.g., based on signal strength, etc.) :)

Patent 5542108: Method for processing communication requests
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : To or from mobile station : Having talk group : On-site or multi-site trunking :)

Patent 5542109: Address tracking and branch resolution in a processor with multiple execution pipelines and instruction stream discontinuities
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Mode switching)

Patent 5542110: DMA controller which releases buses to external devices without relinquishing the bus utility right
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5542111: Method for transmission power control of a mobile station
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : To or from mobile station : Transmission power control technique : On-site or multi-site trunking)

Patent 5542112: Method and apparatus for providing reliable signalling tones in a radio communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Auxiliary data signaling (e.g., short message service (SMS)) : Channel selection or allocation)

Patent 5542113: Carrier derived frequency stabilizer for a radio communication transmitter
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Carrier frequency stabilization : Having meter or indicator)

Patent 5542114: Radio receiver for suppressing frequency drift in an intermediate frequency stage
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : Including variation of local oscillator frequency : Amplifier controlled)

Patent 5542115: Paging method and apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Two-way paging : Polarity controlled)

Patent 5542116: Power saving system for a mobile radio
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : With particular receiver circuit : Having particular power or bias supply (including self-powered or battery saving means) : Battery saving based on received signal : Based on identification : Hollow waveguide)

Patent 5542117: Method and apparatus for batery saving in a communication receiver
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : With particular receiver circuit : Having particular power or bias supply (including self-powered or battery saving means) : Battery saving based on received signal : Based on schedule information : Hollow waveguide)

Patent 5542118: Induction field coupled transmission system incorporating a passive transmitter
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Near field (i.e., inductive or capacitive coupling) : Plural conversion stages)

Patent 5542119: Method for selecting a highest quality signal for retransmission by base sites in a simulcast communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Simulcast system :)

Patent 5542120: Method for monitoring a communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Diagnostic testing, malfunction indication, or electrical condition measurement : Subscriber equipment :)

Patent 5542121: Dispensable, disposable reversible forearm protector
(APPAREL : GARMENT PROTECTORS : Sleeve : Methods of making)

Patent 5542122: Ornamental feature with apparel or carrying article
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Caps)

Patent 5542123: Children's garment with carrying member
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Bag type : Separable : Children's : Having garment fastener)

Patent 5542124: Firefighters coat having a partially removable liner
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Bag type : Separable : Heat resistant : Having garment fastener)

Patent 5542125: Gloves with interchangeable finger and mitten caps
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Mittens : End structure)

Patent 5542126: Instructional hand glove
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Sports glove : For golf : Bow type)

Patent 5542127: Combined bandana and visor headwear
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Flapped : Movable along crown surface)

Patent 5542128: Headwear for supporting a breathing apparatus
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : With masks : Movable along crown surface)

Patent 5542129: Convertible hat and catching glove
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Convertible : Head covering includes a crown and outwardly extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.) : Through-passaged spacer)

Patent 5542130: Protective goggle and lens with adjustable ventilation
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Goggles : Included in shield for eyes : Having antifog shield or lens : By ventilation of shield :)

Patent 5542131: Sectional toilet seat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SEAT : Superposed : Water level actuated)

Patent 5542132: Pump operated plumbing fixture
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : With automatic flush responsive means : Bowl type)

Patent 5542133: Sanitary device
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Bowl : With bidet nozzle : Enclosure or housing for connector or seal)

Patent 5542134: Control device for folding and expanding a base portion of a playpen
(BEDS : CRIB : Folding : Hammock type)

Patent 5542135: Self-retaining bumper pad
(BEDS : HAVING SAFETY DEVICE : And means to force air)

Patent 5542136: Portable mattress for treating decubitus ulcers
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Including plural, separately inflatable, distinct gas containing compartments : Pivoting)

Patent 5542137: Friction fitted contour skirt for mattress pads and covers
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Adapted to contact mattress : Multilayer : Pivoting)

Patent 5542138: Bedside control unit for a hospital bed
(BEDS : ATTACHMENT OR ACCESSORY : Planar support (e.g., table, step, etc.))

Patent 5542139: Multi-purpose tool for cutting, prying and punching in the event of an emergency situation
(COMPOUND TOOLS : POCKETKNIFE TYPE : Spade or shovel)

Patent 5542140: Scraper attachment for a hammer
(COMPOUND TOOLS : HAMMER : Fixed form : Axe, hatchet, or adz head)

Patent 5542141: Water powered apparatus for cleaning aquatic bodies
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : SUBMERGED CLEANERS WITH AMBIENT FLOW GUIDES : Hand implement)

Patent 5542142: Pond cleaning device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : SUBMERGED CLEANERS WITH AMBIENT FLOW GUIDES : Hand implement)

Patent 5542143: Circularly cleaning swab structure
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Wiper : Mop and wringer : Sponge mop)

Patent 5542144: Silicone paint brush artist's tool
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Bladed spreader : Sponge)

Patent 5542145: Windshield wiper system having a wiper blade capable of retraction for hidden park
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : With parking means : Movable with cleaning element)

Patent 5542146: Electronic vacuum cleaner control system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With automatic control : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower))

Patent 5542147: Spray suction and agitator control and deep cleaning machine
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Manipulatable nozzle with flexible conduit connection to portable power and/or material supply unit, e.g., window washer : Sequence control)

Patent 5542148: Broom assisted pick-up head
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Air blast with suction : Closed circuit systems, i.e., air recirculating : Hand cranked)

Patent 5542149: Carriage and rail assembly for a curtain
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : PANEL HANGERS, TRAVELERS AND/OR TRACKS : With flexible panel attaching means : Covered, hollow or slotted track : Cam)

Patent 5542150: Simple push button type link control structure
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Length adjustable pull handle for luggage or luggage cart (e.g., wheeled suitcase handle, etc.) : Wheel and guide roller)

Patent 5542151: Rotatable bending joint for collapsible playpen
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : Resiliently biased catch : Having discrete manipulatable release means (e.g., lever) : Sliding release means or lever-actuated sliding catch : And additional connector for pintle or separate pintle sections)

Patent 5542152: Shaft assembly for a tilt adjustment mechanism
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including toothed gear : Sliding)

Patent 5542153: Simulated butt hinge construction
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having prongs or cooperating structure on leaf : Angular leaf sections : Plural sets of serially arranged pivoted links)

Patent 5542154: Connection between a revolving flat car and a drive belt
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Carding : Card clothing : Flat)

Patent 5542155: Spread diameter locking mechanism for a spring biased hose clip
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Metal bands : Tangential screw)

Patent 5542156: Trouser leg retaining device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : TROUSER GUARDS, CLIPS, STRAPS (E.G., ABOVE SHOETOPS) : Stocking top)

Patent 5542157: Decorative multi-part button assemblies and use thereof
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUTTON WITH FASTENER : Covers : Metal or plastic caps : With operating devices)

Patent 5542158: Grommet fastener assembly for automobiles
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : TRIM MOLDING FASTENER : Resilient metal type : Sheet metal formed : Spaced segments of each wall of channel supported by different wings)

Patent 5542159: Combined chair glide and coupler
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : COMBINED DIVERSE MULTIPART FASTENERS : Clasp : Plural clasps : Resilient type clasp : And disconnect means : Coil)

Patent 5542160: Attachment element for the attachment of straps, belts or loop on edges of flat pieces of material
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Having gripping member formed from, biased by, or mounted on, resilient member : With position locking-means for engaging faces : Integral locking-means : Pivoted or rotated element)

Patent 5542161: Buckle which is releasable by depression of a hinged member
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration : Including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment : And distinct spring biasing component)

 

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