Patents 5550864 - 5551118

 

 

Patent 5550864: Bit rate-insensitive mechanism for transmitting integrated clock and data signals over digital communication link
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTILEVEL : Synchronized : Duobinary)

Patent 5550865: Frequency modulator for data transceiver
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Synchronized)

Patent 5550866: Digital demodulator reference signal generator having DC blocker and first Hilbert transformation with quadrature output followed by gain
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Keying circuits)

Patent 5550867: Complex angle converter
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Two or more oscillators)

Patent 5550868: .pi./4-DQPSK delay spread detection and compensation apparatus and method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Phase shift keying : Differential (diphase) : Quaternary)

Patent 5550869: Demodulator for consumer uses
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5550870: Viterbi processor
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Maximum likelihood decoder or viterbi decoder : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5550871: Satellite communication receiving apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Automatic frequency control : Correlative or matched filter)

Patent 5550872: Method and apparatus for Fast Fourier Transform based maximal ratio combining
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Diversity (frequency or time) : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5550873: Processing system for use as a network node for performing anonymous time synchronization in a network
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : With electromagnetic relay or solenoid)

Patent 5550874: Clock synchronizing circuit of data transmission system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : With electromagnetic relay or solenoid)

Patent 5550875: Apparatus and method for residual error clock skew bound, and clocking therewith
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Network synchronizing more than two stations : Gating, blanking, etc.)

Patent 5550876: Measuring device for a synchronous transmission system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5550877: Method and apparatus for attenuating jitter in a digital transmission line
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Elastic buffer : With asynchronous data)

Patent 5550878: Phase comparator
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : With asynchronous data)

Patent 5550879: Motor current signal processor including phase locked and delta modulated loops
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5550880: Motor current signal processor using analog substraction of an estimated largest sine wave component
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5550881: Automatic modulation mode selecting unit and method for modems
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MISCELLANEOUS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction)

Patent 5550882: Containers for transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : HANDLING OF FISSION REACTOR COMPONENT STRUCTURE WITHIN REACTOR SYSTEM : Storage container systems for new and/or irradiated core elements : Upper axial transfer)

Patent 5550883: Vessel of a nuclear reactor, including means for holding its lower internals and method of adjusting the holding means
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR PROTECTION OR DAMAGE PREVENTION : Core restraint means : Catalytic)

Patent 5550884: "Golf Counter" device and watch combined with such a device
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Game or sport :)

Patent 5550885: Control device for power saving
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Including memory)

Patent 5550886: X-Ray focal spot movement compensation system
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Beam detection system : Fan beam translation)

Patent 5550887: Phase contrast X-ray microscope
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Telescope or microscope : Fluoroscopy)

Patent 5550888: Method of displaying notably a digital X-ray image as a visible image, and device for carrying out the method
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : With automatic image brightness control : Plural diverse X-ray analysis)

Patent 5550889: Alignment of an x-ray tube focal spot using a deflection coil
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : X-ray source power supply : Electron beam control : Automatic)

Patent 5550890: Magnetically supported cathode X-ray source
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Electron tube : With specific cathode : With specific bearing means)

Patent 5550891: Positioning apparatus for X-ray source
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE SUPPORT : Including movable source : With movable source)

Patent 5550892: Enhanced local tomography
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : MISCELLANEOUS : Object holder or support)

Patent 5550893: Speech compensation in dual-mode telephone
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Operable on more than one system : Radiotelephone having plural transceivers (e.g., for analog and digital, trunking and cellular, etc.) : Waveguide)

Patent 5550894: Device for sequentially altering a communication line for remote diagnostic checks
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Including fault responsive disconnection of tested component : Qualifying line for data transmission)

Patent 5550895: Bimodal portable telephone
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Operable on more than one system : Tunable or variable)

Patent 5550896: Authentication hierarchical structure of switching nodes for storage of authentication information
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Security or fraud prevention : Privacy, lock-out, or authentication : At remote station)

Patent 5550897: Cellular telephone calling system using credit card validation
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.) : Card control element : Waveguide)

Patent 5550898: Metallic macrocell/microcell interface
(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 : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement)

Patent 5550899: Long distance telephone switching system with enhanced subscriber services
(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 5550900: Apparatus and method for routing messages in a telephone message center
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Display of message related information : Including data compression)

Patent 5550901: Full-duplex adapter for PBX telephone system
(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 : Two or more calls)

Patent 5550902: Remote stethoscope signal processing system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Remote indication over telephone line (e.g., telemetry) : Patient monitoring : Power source)

Patent 5550903: Method for monitoring telephone completion data
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call traffic recording by computer or control processor : Generalized statistics about telephone network usage : Having line status detection)

Patent 5550904: Method for identifying the originating network at the terminating network for transnetwork calls
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call charge metering or monitoring : At local exchange carrier (e.g., central switching office) : Pulse counting or accumulating (e.g., "message metering") : Assembling billing record (e.g., automatic message account (AMA), call detail record (CDR), etc.) : Having line identification associated with call billing (e.g., automatic number identification (ANI) :)

Patent 5550905: Method and apparatus for delivering calls and caller identification information to multi-line users
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : RECEPTION OF CALLING INFORMATION AT SUBSTATION IN WIRELINE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM : Routing an incoming call on multiple lines to a particular appliance (e.g., facsimile, computer, or telephone) : Matching and retrieving stored caller ID information from a database)

Patent 5550906: Telecommunications feature server
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service profile (e.g., calling service) : Distribution of service (e.g., downloading, uploading) : Of specific equipment)

Patent 5550907: Personal communication using intelligent terminals
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Call forwarding : No answer (e.g., ringing signal, on-hook, idle))

Patent 5550908: Modem communications interoperability with services equipped to provide calling party identity delivery with call waiting
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call Waiting : Secretarial or answering service)

Patent 5550909: International toll-free calling process
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Routing parameter (e.g., area code, address, service provider identifier) : Local number portability (LNP))

Patent 5550910: End-User communications device with automatic carrier selection capability for intraLATA toll calls
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service profile (e.g., calling service) : Distribution of service (e.g., downloading, uploading) : Of specific equipment)

Patent 5550911: Adjunct call handling for accessing adjunct-based capabilities platform
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Advanced intelligent network (AIN) : Adjunct or intelligent peripheral (IP) : Restoration (e.g., backup, recovery))

Patent 5550912: Connections between a toll network and multiple local networks
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Alternate routing : Service provider selection (e.g., local or long distance, primary and alternate carriers) : Expiration of predetermined time period)

Patent 5550913: Network terminating unit for connecting analog and digital communication systems to a digital network
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Interexchange signalling : Signalling path distinct from trunk (e.g., CCIS) : Having signalling to operator)

Patent 5550914: Communications signalling network apparatus
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Interexchange signalling : Signalling path distinct from trunk (e.g., CCIS) : Having signalling to operator)

Patent 5550915: Apparatus for use in completing telephone calls
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Substation originated : Repertory or abbreviated call signal generation : Including prefix in the call address signal : Including modification of indicia associated with a call address)

Patent 5550916: Telecommunicaations equipment terminal
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Network interface device (NLD) : Circuitry to provide ringing current supply)

Patent 5550917: Interface device between a public telephone and an external terminal
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : With circuit connection to terminal : Casing or enclosure, per se)

Patent 5550918: Carrying case for hygienic telephone sheilds
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : Protective structure : Antiseptic, disinfecting, or disposable : Antiseptic)

Patent 5550919: Method and device for limiting the number of authentication operations of a chip card chip
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Secure transaction (e.g., EFT/POS) : Including intelligent token (e.g., electronic purse) : Having origin or program ID)

Patent 5550920: Voice canceler with simulated stereo output
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC :)

Patent 5550921: Stereo sound source for portable computer
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Stereo speaker arrangement : Matrix)

Patent 5550922: Vehicle radio automatic volume adjustment system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : MONITORING OF SOUND : Amplification control responsive to ambient sound : Stereo earphone)

Patent 5550923: Directional ear device with adaptive bandwidth and gain control
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HEARING PROTECTORS, ELECTRICAL : Counterwave generation control path)

Patent 5550924: Reduction of background noise for speech enhancement
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : NOISE OR DISTORTION SUPPRESSION : Spectral adjustment : In multiple frequency bands : Device for manipulation)

Patent 5550925: Sound processing device
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : INCLUDING FREQUENCY CONTROL : Feedforward circuitry for transducer compensation)

Patent 5550926: Overlap sound case
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Mounting or support feature of housed loudspeaker : Plural diaphragms)

Patent 5550927: Vegetable peel fraction inspection apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Animal, plant, or food inspection : License plate)

Patent 5550928: Audience measurement system and method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a combination of features (e.g., signature and fingerprint) :)

Patent 5550929: Means and method for reading indicia on a skewed substrate
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Reading paper currency : Cell analysis, classification, or counting)

Patent 5550930: Method and system for training a handwriting recognizer at the time of misrecognition
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : On-line recognition of handwritten characters : With separate timing or alignment marks)

Patent 5550931: Automatic handwriting recognition using both static and dynamic parameters
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : On-line recognition of handwritten characters : With separate timing or alignment marks)

Patent 5550932: Method for encoding MICR documents
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Reading bank checks (e.g., documents bearing E-13B type characters) : Reading MICR data : Blood cells)

Patent 5550933: Quadrature shape detection using the flow integration transform
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Pattern boundary and edge measurements : Extracted from alphanumeric characters)

Patent 5550934: Apparatus and method for syntactic signal analysis
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Context analysis or word recognition (e.g., character string) : Statistical decision process)

Patent 5550935: Method for multiframe Wiener restoration of noisy and blurred image sequences
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Image filter : Line thinning or thickening)

Patent 5550936: Image processing system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Image filter : Highpass filter (i.e., for sharpening or enhancing details) : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5550937: Mechanism for registering digital images obtained from multiple sensors having diverse image collection geometries
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : Determining the position of an object)

Patent 5550938: Cordless image scanner
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SENSING : Hand-held : Morphological operations (i.e., local neighborhood operations))

Patent 5550939: High speed optical switching device including a capacitance structure
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : DIRECTIONAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Electro-optic : Phase modulation type)

Patent 5550940: Optical tapping filters employing long period gratings
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Coupling between modes in a waveguide or fiber : Double pole multiple throw)

Patent 5550941: Optoelectronic interface module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Fiber to thin film devices : Directional coupler)

Patent 5550942: Micromachined holes for optical fiber connection
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : With alignment device)

Patent 5550943: Unitary, double-ended connector for optical fibres
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5550944: Fibre optic connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional optical element between facing fiber ends : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5550945: Integrated image conduit and illumination
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Imaging (i.e., with coherent fiber structure and includes shaping, enhancing, and correcting) : With strength member)

Patent 5550946: Modular fiber optic light line unit
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Transition between geometric shapes : With lens or mirror)

Patent 5550947: Slidable optical fiber interconnecting tray with flexible fiber guiding tubes
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Thin film optical waveguide)

Patent 5550948: Method of determining changes in the refractive index of an optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : MISCELLANEOUS : Of waveguide cladding)

Patent 5550949: Method for compressing voice data by dividing extracted voice frequency domain parameters by weighting values
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Specialized information :)

Patent 5550950: Voice transfer system with low-error voice signal regeneration
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Time : Pulse code modulation (PCM) : Silence decision)

Patent 5550951: Metrics for specifying and/or testing neural networks
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Genetic algorithm and genetic programming system)

Patent 5550953: On-line method and apparatus for coordinated mobility and manipulation of mobile robots
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Using particular manipulator orientation computation (e.g., vector/matrix calculation) : Using Jacobian computation : Movable (e.g., rotatable))

Patent 5550954: Image processing load balancing for a host processor with a connected binary level image printer
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Specific to image source :)

Patent 5550955: Method and apparatus for digitally processing an image based on a random number and a multiplier corresponding to input image data
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5550956: Color printer
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Data corruption, power interruption, or print prevention : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5550957: Multiple virtual printer network interface
(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 5550958: Printer with extension memory capacity that provides instructions regarding memory installation
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5550959: Technique and system for the real-time generation of perspective images
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5550960: Method and apparatus for performing dynamic texture mapping for complex surfaces
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Texture : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5550961: Image processing apparatus and method of controlling the same
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Addressing : Memory addresses arranged in matrix row and column addresses) : Address translation (e.g., between virtual and physical addresses))

Patent 5550962: System for selectively performing parallel or sequential drawing processing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating :)

Patent 5550963: Graded display of digitally compressed waveforms
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Textual entry or display of manipulation information (e.g., enter or display degree of rotation))

Patent 5550964: System and methods for intelligent analytical graphing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Textual entry or display of manipulation information (e.g., enter or display degree of rotation))

Patent 5550965: Method and system for operating a data processor to index primary data in real time with iconic table of contents
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Annotation control : Ruled lines)

Patent 5550966: Automated presentation capture, storage and playback system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5550967: Method and apparatus for generating and displaying visual cues on a graphic user interface
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Help presentation : Context sensitive : Coaching (e.g., animated examples, or handholding or show me execution) :)

Patent 5550968: Method and system for providing access security to controls in a graphical user interface
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : For plural users or sites (e.g., network) : Access control or permission : Selecting from a resource list (e.g., address book))

Patent 5550969: Graphical method of indicating the position of and performing an operation on a plurality of selected objects in a computer system
(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 : Window scrolling : Scroll tool (e.g., scroll bar) : With content attributes on scroll tool :)

Patent 5550970: Method and system for allocating resources
(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 : Instrumentation and component modeling (e.g., interactive control panel, virtual device) : Progress or activity indicator : Hierarchical)

Patent 5550971: Method and system for generating a user interface adaptable to various database management systems
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) :)

Patent 5550972: Method and apparatus for efficient transfer of data to memory
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Plural storage devices : Data transfer between memories : Optical detector)

Patent 5550973: System and method for failure recovery in a shared resource system having a moving write lock
(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 5550974: Testable memory array which is immune to multiple wordline assertions during scan testing
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Component dependent technique : Memory or storage device component fault : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5550975: Disk array controller
(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 5550976: Decentralized distributed asynchronous object oriented system and method for electronic data management, storage, and communication
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING :)

Patent 5550977: Multi-media mailing method and apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING VIA SHARED MEMORY : Master accessing slave storage)

Patent 5550978: Multiprocessor system having switches for routing cells in parallel among processors by splitting data into blocks having numbers of cells
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data framing : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5550979: Audio video system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MASTER/SLAVE COMPUTER CONTROLLING : Master/slave mode selecting :)

Patent 5550980: Networked facilities management system with optical coupling of local network devices
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Signal isolator : Controlling light source intensity)

Patent 5550981: Dynamic binding of network identities to locally-meaningful identities in computer networks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING : Accessing a remote server)

Patent 5550982: Video application server
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM : Video-on-demand : Server or headend : Control process : Combined at local receiver)

Patent 5550984: Security system for preventing unauthorized communications between networks by translating communications received in ip protocol to
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ADDRESSING : Centralized controlling)

Patent 5550985: Special purpose computer for demonstrating peripheral devices such as printers in which power is withdrawn from the port connection of the
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : By shutdown of only part of system : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5550986: Data storage device matrix architecture
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Peripheral adapting)

Patent 5550987: Data transfer device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Using transmitter and receiver : Hot docking)

Patent 5550988: Apparatus and method for performing error correction in a multi-processor system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Centralized bus arbitration : Hot docking)

Patent 5550989: Bridge circuit that can eliminate invalid data during information transfer between buses of different bitwidths
(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 5550990: Physical partitioning of logically continuous bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA) : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5550991: Personal computer system having high speed local processor bus and storage controller with FIFO memory coupled directly thereto
(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 5550992: Transmission timing control in a base station for cellular TDMA mobile communication by receiving an up-link signal for a different base
(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 5550993: Data processor with sets of two registers where both registers receive identical information and when context changes in one register the
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Mode switch or change : Masking)

Patent 5550994: Condition decision circuit for a microcomputer
(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 : Evaluation of multiple conditions or multiway branching :)

Patent 5550995: Memory cache with automatic alliased entry invalidation and method of operation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing cache memories :)

Patent 5550996: ROM burst transfer continuous read-out extension method and a microcomputer system with a built-in ROM using this method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Generating prefetch, look-ahead, jump, or predictive address : Resolving conflict, coherency, or synonym problem)

Patent 5550997: In an interactive network board, a method and apparatus for preventing inadvertent loading of a programmable read only memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Solid-state read only memory (ROM) : Programmable read only memory (PROM, EEPROM, etc.) :)

Patent 5550998: Pre-seeking process for enhancing reading and writing performance in a mass storage system having multiple individual disk drives
(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 5550999: Information processing system which can check secondary storage medium having prescribed relation therewith and secondary storage device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Detachable memory : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5551000: I/O cache with dual tag arrays
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5551001: Master-slave cache system for instruction and data cache memories
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Hierarchical caches :)

Patent 5551002: System for controlling a write cache and merging adjacent data blocks for write operations
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Combined replacement modes :)

Patent 5551003: System for managing log structured array (LSA) of DASDS by managing segment space availability and reclaiming regions of segments using
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Least recently used :)

Patent 5551004: Structure which renders faulty data of a cache memory uncacheable in order that a partially functional cache memory may be utilized
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Cache bypassing : Least recently used)

Patent 5551005: Apparatus and method of handling race conditions in mesi-based multiprocessor system with private caches
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Access control bit :)

Patent 5551006: Low cost writethrough cache coherency apparatus and method for computer systems without a cache supporting bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Snooping :)

Patent 5551007: Method for controlling multiple common memories and multiple common memory system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Plural shared memories : Coherency)

Patent 5551008: Method and system for resuming data processing in computer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Archiving : Least recently used (LRU))

Patent 5551009: Expandable high performance FIFO design which includes memory cells having respective cell multiplexors
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Internal relocation : With password or key)

Patent 5551010: Arithmetic operation unit and memory accessing device for accessing primary and secondary cache memories independently of a CPU
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Memory access pipelining : With password or key)

Patent 5551011: Computerized system for simulating paper sheet formation and the appearance of print thereon
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING NONELECTRICAL DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Of physical phenomenon (e.g., heat, wave, geophysics))

Patent 5551012: Single socket upgradeable computer motherboard with automatic detection and socket reconfiguration for inserted CPU chip
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Compatibility emulation : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))

Patent 5551013: Multiprocessor for hardware emulation
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Software program (i.e., performance prediction))

Patent 5551014: Method and apparatus for designing integrated circuits according to master slice approach
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Floorplanning : Layout editor (e.g., updating) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))

Patent 5551015: Method and apparatus for direct conversion of programs in object code form between different hardware architecture computer systems
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Source-to-source programming language translation : Using program flow graph)

Patent 5551016: Monitoring system and interface apparatus therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF CLOCK OR TIMING SIGNALS, DATA, OR PULSES : Having power source monitoring)

Patent 5551017: Polycyclic timing and apparatus for pipelined computer operation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF CLOCK OR TIMING SIGNALS, DATA, OR PULSES : Using delay : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5551018: Method of storing national language support text by presorting followed by insertion sorting
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Sorting : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5551019: Methods and systems for sorting multiplying indexed data
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Sorting : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5551020: System for the compacting and logical linking of data blocks in files to optimize available physical storage
(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 5551021: Image storing managing apparatus and method for retreiving and displaying merchandise and customer specific sales information
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5551022: Nodal tree data structure for storing, consolidating, and displaying microbiological laboratory results
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5551023: System of database concurrency control based on transaction types and prior access to a data set
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Concurrency (e.g., lock management in shared database) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5551024: System for identifying data records in a database using a data structure with linked parameters in a search range
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) :)

Patent 5551025: Relational database system for storing different types of data
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5551026: Stored mapping data with information for skipping branches while keeping count of suffix endings
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Distributed or remote access)

Patent 5551027: Multi-tiered indexing method for partitioned data
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5551028: Design data management system and associated method
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Object-oriented database structure : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5551029: Method for associating integrity maintenance constraints with data object classes in an object-oriented database
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Object-oriented database structure : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5551030: Method and apparatus for integrating applications in a graphical user interface environment with a rules database
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5551031: Program storage device and computer program product for outer join operations using responsibility regions assigned to inner tables in a
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5551032: Method for file transfer
(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 5551033: Apparatus for maintaining one interrupt mask register in conformity with another in a manner invisible to an executing program
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : RECONFIGURATION (E.G., CHANGING SYSTEM SETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping))

Patent 5551034: System for synchronizing replicated tasks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE :)

Patent 5551035: Method and apparatus for inter-object communication in an object-oriented program controlled system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE : Object oriented message :)

Patent 5551036: Method and system for generating operation specification object information
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Including simulation)

Patent 5551037: Apparatus and methods for visualizing operation of a system of processes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE :)

Patent 5551038: Directory based computer environment
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : RECONFIGURATION (E.G., CHANGING SYSTEM SETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping))

Patent 5551039: Compiling a source code vector instruction by generating a subgrid loop for iteratively processing array elements by plural processing elements
(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 : For a parallel or multiprocessor system : Loop compiling :)

Patent 5551040: Methods and apparatus for specifying the contexts of names in callback-style programming
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Code generation : Visual)

Patent 5551041: Wait for service request in an iconic programming system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Access prioritizing)

Patent 5551042: Structured films and use thereof for daylight illumination
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With multipart element : Echelon (e.g., Fresnel lens, etc.) : Between lens components)

Patent 5551043: Standby checkpoint to prevent data loss
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Active/idle mode processing : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5551044: Method and apparatus for interrupt/SMI# ordering
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Active/idle mode processing : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5551045: Microprocessor with reset execution from an arbitrary address
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) :)

Patent 5551046: Method for non-hierarchical lock management in a multi-system shared data environment
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Concurrency (e.g., lock management in shared database) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5551047: Method for distributed redundant execution of program modules
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Distributed processing system : Particular data driven memory structure)

Patent 5551048: Ring based distributed communication bus for a multiprocessor network
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5551049: Thesaurus with compactly stored word groups
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text : Dictionary :)

Patent 5551050: System and method using synchronized processors to perform real time internal monitoring of a data processing device
(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 : Concurrent, redundantly operating processors : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5551051: Isolated multiprocessing system having tracking circuit for verifyng only that the processor is executing set of entry instructions upon
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Multitasking, time sharing :)

Patent 5551052: Data bus protocol for high speed chip to chip data transfer
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Dispensing or vending)

Patent 5551053: System and Method for assigning addresses to I/O devices in a control network and for verifying the assigned address of the devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral configuration : Address assignment :)

Patent 5551054: Page mode buffer controller for transferring Nb byte pages between a host and buffer memory without interruption except for refresh
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : Programmed control memory accessing :)

Patent 5551055: System for providing locale dependent user interface for presenting control graphic which has different contents or same contents displayed
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Synchronous data transfer)

Patent 5551056: Method for securing the operation of a telecommunications network in a cellular radio system and a base station arrangement
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : CARRIER WAVE REPEATER OR RELAY SYSTEM (I.E., RETRANSMISSION OF SAME INFORMATION) : Failure compensation (e.g., spare channel) : Channel selection or allocation)

Patent 5551057: Cellular mobile radio system power control
(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 5551058: Method and system for intelligent cell selection using location data in cellular systems
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Space satellite : Cell projection :)

Patent 5551059: Method and system for intelligent cell selection using doppler data in cellular systems
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Space satellite : Cell projection :)

Patent 5551060: Structure of cells within a mobile communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Including cell planning or layout : Frequency reuse scheme : Based on priority)

Patent 5551061: Apparatus and method in a radio communication system for distinguishing an identifier of a nearby transmitter from that of a more distant
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Based on service quality (e.g., bandwidth, etc.))

Patent 5551062: Method for enhancing communication access in a radio communication system
(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 : Based on priority :)

Patent 5551063: Method and apparatus for establishing a private conversation for more than two mobile units in a trunked system
(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 5551064: Method and apparatus for communication unit frequency assignment
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Optimum frequency selection : Different phases of same frequency carrier)

Patent 5551065: Wireless solar entertainment system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Having diverse art device : Anti-multipath)

Patent 5551066: Network link controller for dynamic designation of master nodes
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : With control signal : Transmitter controlled by signal feedback from receiver : Plural receivers tuned to common frequency)

Patent 5551067: Amplifier control system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Transceiver controlling a separate transceiver or receiver : Transmitter oscillator used as local oscillator)

Patent 5551068: Method and apparatus for communication variable length messages between register modeled radio devices
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Converting between protocols : On ring or loop network)

Patent 5551069: Radio apparatus having a combined antenna and clip
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Housing or support : Attached or connected to user : Waveguide)

Patent 5551070: Cartesian multicarrier feedback
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : With feedback of modulated output signal : Automatic adjustment of tuning)

Patent 5551071: Channel sorting scanning receiver
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : Frequency scanning : With processor control : Plural lamps)

Patent 5551072: Reception field detection apparatus
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Measuring or testing of receiver : Signal strength : Short duration (noise blankers))

Patent 5551073: Authentication key entry in cellular radio system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Security or fraud prevention : Privacy, lock-out, or authentication : At remote station)

Patent 5551074: Balanced reflection transformer
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Frequency modifying or conversion : Particular frequency conversion structure or circuitry : Including distributed electrical parameter structure : With balanced mixer : Voltage control of oscillator)

Patent 5551075: Semiconductor device including a plurality of interconnected functional integrated circuit blocks operating at high and ultrahigh frequencies,
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Frequency modifying or conversion : Particular frequency conversion structure or circuitry : Transistor or integrated circuit : With nonlinear impedance (e.g., diode))

Patent 5551076: Circuit and method of series biasing a single-ended mixer
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Frequency modifying or conversion : Particular frequency conversion structure or circuitry : Transistor or integrated circuit : With nonlinear impedance (e.g., diode))

Patent 5551077: Portable telephone equipment with condition restoration
(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) : Back-up power supply : Based on schedule information)

Patent 5551078: Apparatus and method for minimizing the turn on time for a receiver operating in a discontinuous receive mode
(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 5551079: Radio pager holster assembly
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Cabinet, housing, or chassis structure : With vehicle)

Patent 5551080: Radio frequency connector
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Cabinet, housing, or chassis structure : With retractable or readily detachable chassis : Detachable for portability)

Patent 5551081: Neck protecting device
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Neck protector : Face)

Patent 5551082: Protective athletic pants having diagonal protect pads around hip, buttocks and thigh areas
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Side impact torso protector : Both shoulders)

Patent 5551083: Sports catch glove with stiffener having a dish shape
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Baseball gloves : Goggles)

Patent 5551084: Firefighters pants with insulated cushion knee
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Leg : Trouser attachments : Goggles)

Patent 5551085: Lower lumbar support
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Shoulder and back : Knee pads or rests)

Patent 5551086: Hand restraint device
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Mittens : End structure)

Patent 5551087: Hat and face mask combination
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : With masks : Movable along crown surface)

Patent 5551088: Shampoo shield
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Toilet : Sewing)

Patent 5551089: Designer earmuff having interchangeable ear muff pieces
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Muffs : Ear : Through-passaged spacer)

Patent 5551090: Ear protecting apparatus
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Muffs : Ear : Through-passaged spacer)

Patent 5551091: Trousers with integral seating components
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Particular to female)

Patent 5551092: Closing apparatus for pockets in articles of clothing
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Pockets : Insignia)

Patent 5551093: Extra protection undergarment
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Particular to female : With particular fly structure)

Patent 5551094: Helmet retention system with adjustable headband
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Including helmet-retention means : For circumference of crown)

Patent 5551095: Liquid releasing device with an adjustable mounting unit for mounting on a rim of a water tank
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DISINFECTION : Dispensing to water in flush tank : Float actuated : Valve : Lever)

Patent 5551096: Disposable toilet seat cover apparatus
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : COVER FOR SEAT : Securing means : Adhesive : Static dispenser (i.e., no moving part))

Patent 5551097: Compact urinal system
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Urinals only :)

Patent 5551098: Personal bidet and associated method
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Bowl : With bidet basin : Enclosure or housing for connector or seal)

Patent 5551099: Weighted pool cover perimeter anchor
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Accessory : Covering : Including securing means : On a roll)

Patent 5551100: Bath bench
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Support for user, static : Body type : Seat : Mounted on tub, only)

Patent 5551101: Bath mat for use in bathing others
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Protective liner or covering : Body type)

Patent 5551102: Mobile decontamination and containment unit
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SHOWER (E.G. STALL, WITH WALLS, RECEPTOR, AND SPRAY) : Particular construction : Support for user)

Patent 5551103: Apertured countertop mounting unit
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : WASH RECEPTACLES : With work surface : Having pivoted receptacle)

Patent 5551104: Collapsible sofa bed mattress
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Link supported unfolding : Sofa form)

Patent 5551105: Apparatus combining overbed table, IV stand, walker, and seat
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : Cantilevered-arm(s) type (including horizontal boom or beam crane) : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 5551106: Portable foldable recreational enclosure
(BEDS : CRIB : Folding : Hammock type)

Patent 5551107: Modular cushion construction with detachable pommel, having a cover with front and rear openings
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Removable support specially adapted for seating : Fluent material containing (e.g., air, water, gel) : Pivoting)

Patent 5551108: Portable baby cushion and cover combination
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Specially adapted for infant support : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 5551109: Pillow for holding and feeding an infant
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Specially adapted for infant support : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 5551110: Collapsible shade for head chair
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Specially adapted for outdoor use : Compartmentalized springs)

Patent 5551111: Device for athletic shoe cleat care
(COMPOUND TOOLS : WRENCH : With hammer)

Patent 5551112: Shoe support with pivotable carrier for use with sewing machines
(BOOT AND SHOE MAKING : WORK SUPPORT : Sole straightening)

Patent 5551113: Manual hydraulic dock board hold down arrangement
(BRIDGES : GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER : Attached : With lift means : Hydraulic powered : Vertically swinging)

Patent 5551114: Shoeshine assembly
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Rotary disk : Traction operated)

Patent 5551115: Brush head adapted for mechanical or manual engagement
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Heads and casings : Adjustable head : Nail brush)

Patent 5551116: Device to refresh wipers in use
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Cleaning element moved from surface : Electrical)

Patent 5551117: Floor and carpet cleaning system for multiple level buildings
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Axial work feed)

Patent 5551118: Machine for cleansing a playball
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Axial work feed)

 

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