Patents 5552907 - 5553162

 

 

Patent 5552907: Light adjusting sheet having a sinusoidal surface and a non-optically flat surface and useable with an LCD
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Laser links)

Patent 5552908: Liquid crystal compensation cell including a pair of compensating plates for LCD and method of manufacturing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in series : Fluorescent light source)

Patent 5552909: Active matrix liquid-crystal display device having ITO signal lines and either a symmetric TFT structure or electrode and signal line edges
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : Transistor : With silicon photodiode, N-I-N photoconductor structure, or P-I-P photoconductor structure)

Patent 5552910: Liquid crystal display having zinc sulfide switching elements and method for producing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : Two terminal nonlinear switching device (e.g., N-I-N, S-I-S, Ferroelectric, etc.) : Diode : With particular gate electrode structure)

Patent 5552911: Color liquid crystal display device having varying cell thickness and varying pixel areas
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Color filter : For supertwisted nematic liquid crystal)

Patent 5552912: Chiral smectic liquid crystal optical modulators
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Compensator or retarder (i.e., not using liquid crystal cell) : Cholesteric reflector)

Patent 5552913: Liquid crystal device and method for producing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Liquid crystal seal : Having connection detail to external circuit)

Patent 5552914: Liquid crystal display having a fine particle-dispersion layer on at least one side of the liquid crystal layer
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Insulating layer)

Patent 5552915: Liquid crystal non-linear, photorefractive electro-optical storage device having a liquid crystal film including dopant species of
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICAL ELEMENT : Liquid crystal lenses other than for eyewear : Including passive liquid crystal switch portion)

Patent 5552916: Diffractive light modulator
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICAL ELEMENT : Liquid crystal diffraction element : Including passive liquid crystal switch portion)

Patent 5552917: Remote control
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : REMOTE CONTROL : Bidirectional (i.e., monitoring or acknowledge) : Through free space)

Patent 5552918: Transmission and reception module for a bidirectional optical communication and signal transmission
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER : Including optical fiber or waveguide : Including optical fiber or waveguide)

Patent 5552919: Tunable-filter control method, tunable-filter control apparatus and optical communication system using the same
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER : Including optical element (e.g., lens, mirror, etc.) : Having feedback : Having feedback)

Patent 5552920: Optically crosslinked communication system (OCCS)
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION OVER FREEE SPACE : Specific repeater : Space to ground or ground to space)

Patent 5552921: Method of common transfer of digital, audio and control data on a common bus line; bus system for implementing the method and interface
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including synchronization : Dispersion compensation)

Patent 5552922: Optical system for projection display
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : By moving a reflective element : Reflective element moved by deformable support : Having planar rotating reflector with rotation axis in its plane)

Patent 5552923: Array of electrodisplacive actuated mirrors and method for the manufacture thereof
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : By moving a reflective element : Reflective element moved by deformable support : Having planar rotating reflector with rotation axis in its plane)

Patent 5552924: Micromechanical device having an improved beam
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : By moving a reflective element : Reflective element moved by deformable support : Having planar rotating reflector with rotation axis in its plane)

Patent 5552925: Electro-micro-mechanical shutters on transparent substrates
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT CONTROL BY OPAQUE ELEMENT OR MEDIUM MOVABLE IN OR THROUGH LIGHT PATH : Electro-mechanical : Rotating)

Patent 5552926: Device and method for wavelength conversion and BBO crystal for wavelength conversion
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Having particular chemical composition or structure)

Patent 5552927: All-polymeric cold mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Multilayer filter or multilayer reflector : Infrared lens)

Patent 5552928: Microscope with movable stage and objective for examining large sample
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Spacing of optical elements axially adjustable : Plural oculars)

Patent 5552929: Stereomicroscope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Spacing of optical elements axially adjustable : Variable magnification : Binocular)

Patent 5552931: Finder optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : With prism or U-shaped optical path : Equatorial mount)

Patent 5552932: Collapsible binocular
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : BINOCULAR DEVICES : Reflected line of sight)

Patent 5552933: Visible light reflectors and process of making same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : Sealing)

Patent 5552934: Background reflection-reducing plano-beam splitter for use in real image projecting system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Noncircular cross section)

Patent 5552935: Head-up display device for motor vehicles
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Superimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.) : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 5552936: Two-unit zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - + Arrangement)

Patent 5552937: Wide-angel aspheric zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - + Arrangement)

Patent 5552938: Projection device for projecting an original image onto a screen
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - + Arrangement)

Patent 5552939: Multi-lens changing mechanism for use in optical scanners
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Plural lenses in common carrier selectively operable (e.g., turret type, etc.) : With third component biconvex)

Patent 5552940: Method and apparatus for digital signal recording and/or reproduction
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Having another signal : Audio signal : Time compressing : Plurality of audio channels)

Patent 5552941: Method of recording/reproducing digital data including recording region allocation
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 5552942: Zero phase start optimization using mean squared error in a PRML recording channel
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data clocking : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 5552943: Apparatus and method for accessing a location on a magnetic tape
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Locating specific areas : Responsive to recorded address :)

Patent 5552944: Method and apparatus for the determination of azimuth error
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Azimuth or skew : Responsive to physical property of record)

Patent 5552945: Transducer recalibration system and method for a rotating disk data storage
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : Specified spatial pattern during access : Controlled by memory device)

Patent 5552946: Compliant rail for shock protection of a PCMCIA DASD
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Tape in container)

Patent 5552947: Supporting apparatus for a magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For adjusting head position : Tape record : Signal transfer to/from head)

Patent 5552948: Disk drive having a lifting member
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Full contact suspension : Pivot detail : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 5552949: Magnetoresistance effect element with improved antiferromagnetic layer
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) sensor formed of a single thin film : Detail of longitudinal biasing : Using exchange couple biasing : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 5552950: Direct access storage device with magneto-resistive transducing head apparatus and a common read return signal line
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head accessory : Nonmetallic)

Patent 5552951: Semiconductor package electrostatic discharge damage protection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Load shunting by fault responsive means (e.g., crowbar circuit) : Voltage responsive : With more than two wires)

Patent 5552952: Detection and isolation circuit for a failed bridge power rectifier and an electrical system employing same
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific quantity comparison means : Voltage : With time delay protective means)

Patent 5552953: System for supplying power to an apparatus and method for the assessment of the lifetime and capacity of a power-storage device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Undervoltage)

Patent 5552954: Method for triggering parallel relays and circuit for carrying out the method
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Plural relay or solenoid load selectively operated : Including electronic switch)

Patent 5552955: Substrate removal method and mechanism for effecting the method
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING OR CONDUCTING MEANS (E.G., CHARGING OF GASES) : Use of forces of electric charge or field : Pinning : Liquid type)

Patent 5552956: Electrical equipment housing with a movable door covering a keypad and having a pushbutton for operating a key when the keypad is covered by
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including keyboard support : Fluid)

Patent 5552957: Portable computer field kit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5552958: Compact electronic apparatus having a space-minimizing configuration of electronic components, cables, and circuit boards
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5552959: Notebook computer docking station having floating connector interface structure
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Input/output device support : Disk drive support)

Patent 5552960: Collapsible cooling apparatus for portable computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : With cooling means : Disk drive support)

Patent 5552961: Electronic unit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Liquid : Change of physical state : Fan or blower)

Patent 5552962: Interconnect and cross-connect equipment including jack panel
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Module : Plural : With housing : Selective connections : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 5552963: Bus communication system for stacked high density integrated circuit packages
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Module : Plural : Stacked : Selective connections)

Patent 5552964: Switch mounted on circuit board and method of mounting switch on circuit board
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Connection of components to board : With switch : With specific connection material)

Patent 5552965: Control apparatus having a compact and accessible arrangement of printed circuit boards
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : With housing or chassis : Specific latching or retaining device : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 5552966: Semiconductor device having an interconnecting circuit board and method for manufacturing same
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Lead frame : With particular insulation)

Patent 5552967: Portable electronic apparatus having a housing for containing circuits board and functional components
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : EMI : Spacer details)

Patent 5552968: Chemiluminescent lighting element
(ILLUMINATION : CHEMILUMINESCENT LIGHTING : Specific material (e.g., type of light conducting material, material of pipe or rod))

Patent 5552969: Vehicular lamp device
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Refractor structure : With bulb mounting means)

Patent 5552970: Vehicular lamp and machine and method for molding same
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Fender)

Patent 5552971: In-line skate lights
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Tie rod element controlled)

Patent 5552972: Self-powered lighted wheel
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Wheel spindle, axle, or hub cap : Turn signal indicator)

Patent 5552973: Flashlight with self-provided power supply means
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Generator power source : With or comprising mounting means)

Patent 5552974: Light string
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Adjustable : Shielding type modifier)

Patent 5552975: Illusive lamp
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Adjustable or positionable : Angularly : With actuator : With complex surface)

Patent 5552976: EMI filter topology for power inverters
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : By electron tube rectifier and inverter)

Patent 5552977: Three phase inverter circuit with improved transition from SVPWM to six step operation
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In inverter systems : By pulse modulation technique (e.g., PWM, PPM, etc.) : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current)

Patent 5552978: Device for supplying a voltage to an electronic circuit, in particular an electronic circuit associated with a current sensor disposed on an
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For rectifier system : With transistor control means in the line circuit : For full wave rectifier with at least 1 three electrode device)

Patent 5552979: Isolated current sensor for DC to high frequency applications
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For inverter : With transistor control means in the line circuit : For bridge-type inverter : With plural control windings)

Patent 5552980: Inverter control device
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For inverter : With transistor control means in the line circuit : For bridge-type inverter : With plural control windings)

Patent 5552981: Electronic apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Plural processors : Master-slave :)

Patent 5552982: Method and system for processing fields in a document processor
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text : Horizontal spacing)

Patent 5552983: Variable referenced control system for remotely operated vehicles
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Automatic route guidance vehicle : Railway vehicle speed control)

Patent 5552984: Diagnostic system for complex systems using virtual components
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication : Self-test : Modification or correction of route information)

Patent 5552985: Cruising control apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Vehicle speed control (e.g., cruise control) : Fail-safe system)

Patent 5552986: Passenger restraint belt system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Control of vehicle safety devices (e.g., airbag, seat-belt, etc.) : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 5552987: Aircraft engine cycle logging unit
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Aeronautical vehicle : Flight condition indicating system : Spacecraft or satellite)

Patent 5552988: Power unit for motor vehicles
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Adaptive control)

Patent 5552989: Portable digital map reader
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determining balance or center of gravity (e.g., load distribution of vehicle))

Patent 5552990: Vehicle position detecting apparatus which comensates for errors in road map data matching operation
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : For use in a map data base system : Digital or programmed data processor)

Patent 5552991: Control system for an electronic pastage meter having a programmable application specific intergrated circuit
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : FOR COST/PRICE : Postage meter system : Specialized function performed : With paper check handling)

Patent 5552992: Method and system for reproduction of an article from a physical model
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Three-dimensional product forming : Defect analysis or recognition)

Patent 5552993: Audio information apparatus for providing position information
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : Using Global Positioning System (GPS) : Having variable map scale)

Patent 5552994: System for printing social expression cards in response to electronically transmitted orders
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Probability determination or handicapping)

Patent 5552995: Concurrent engineering design tool and method
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Design or planning : Positional with nonpositional)

Patent 5552996: Method and system using the design pattern of IC chips in the processing thereof
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Integrated circuit production or semiconductor fabrication : Rapid prototyping (e.g., layer-by-layer, material deposition))

Patent 5552997: Method of calibrating an analytical instrument
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Quality evaluation)

Patent 5552998: Method and apparatus for calibration and controlling multiple heaters
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Temperature : Coordinate positioning)

Patent 5552999: Digital histogram generator systems and methods
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Power parameter : Battery monitoring : Including communication means)

Patent 5553000: Eliminating retiming bottlenecks to improve performance of synchronous sequential VLSI circuits
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 5553001: Method for optimizing resource allocation starting from a high level
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating :)

Patent 5553002: Method and system for creating and validating low level description of electronic design from higher level, behavior-oriented description,
(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 5553003: Distributed control system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Electrical power generation or distribution system : Flow control (e.g., valve or pump control))

Patent 5553004: Constrained langevin dynamics method for simulating molecular conformations
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Biological or biochemical : Seismology)

Patent 5553005: Video server memory management method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Refresh scheduling)

Patent 5553006: Method and apparatus for building environmental compliance
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Mechanical control system : HVAC control : Of fuel)

Patent 5553007: Travel computer with memory and means for determining various performance variables in real time
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Performance or efficiency evaluation : Probability determination)

Patent 5553008: Transistor-level timing and simulator and power analyzer
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Circuit simulation : Well or reservoir)

Patent 5553009: Parallel method for subdivision of arbitrary curved solids
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : DESIGN OF SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : Mesh generation : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM)

Patent 5553010: Data shifting circuit capable of an original data width rotation and a double data width rotation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Shifting : Normalization)

Patent 5553011: Waveform generating apparatus for musical instrument
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Function generation : Memory used to store waveshape :)

Patent 5553012: Exponentiation circuit utilizing shift means and method of using same
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Function generation : Logarithmic/exponential :)

Patent 5553013: Delay generation filter
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Recursive : Tone detection)

Patent 5553014: Adaptive finite impulse response filtering method and apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Adaptive : Tone detection)

Patent 5553015: Efficient floating point overflow and underflow detection system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Floating point : Compensation for finite word length : Overflow or underflow :)

Patent 5553016: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FORMAT OR DISPOSITION OF ELEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 5553017: Electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory cells with a single polysilicon level and method for producing the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Guide structure)

Patent 5553018: Nonvolatile memory cell formed using self aligned source implant
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Guide structure)

Patent 5553019: Write-once read-many memory using EEPROM cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Data security : Overlays)

Patent 5553020: Structure and method for low current programming of flash EEPROMs
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Multiple pulses (e.g., ramp) : Weak inversion injection)

Patent 5553021: Semiconductor integrated circuit device including a voltage generator for providing desired interval internal voltages
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Flash : Radiation erasure)

Patent 5553022: Integrated circuit identification apparatus and method
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Semiconductive)

Patent 5553023: Memory partitioning
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Semiconductive)

Patent 5553024: Semiconductor memory utilizing RAS and CAS signals to control the latching of first and second read or write data
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5553025: Semiconductor memory device executing a memory test in a plurality of test modes
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5553026: Non-volatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5553027: Integrated semiconductor memory circuit and method for its operation
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Precharge : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5553028: Single P-sense AMP circuit using depletion isolation devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Flip-flop used for sensing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5553029: Precharged bit decoder and sense amplifier with integrated latch usable in pipelined memories
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Differential sensing : Semiconductors : Radiation erasure)

Patent 5553030: Method and apparatus for controlling the output voltage provided by a charge pump circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 5553031: DMA operable in compliance with pointers, each including a discrimination bit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Data preservation)

Patent 5553032: Dynamic random access memory wherein timing of completion of data reading is advanced
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 5553033: Apparatus and method for an address transition detector summing circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Transition detection : Magnetic)

Patent 5553034: Differential pressure fluid density instrument
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Well logging : Signal processing)

Patent 5553035: Method of forming integral transducer and impedance matching layers
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SIGNAL TRANSDUCERS : Animal control)

Patent 5553036: Apparatus and method for writing and reading digital information on a magnetic memory including a superconducting material
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Radio)

Patent 5553037: Magneto-optical recording-reproducing system in which a magnetic head bottom surface roughness is related to a recording medium protective
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Magnetic field generation : Magnetic field transducer assembly : Changing size of magnetic domain)

Patent 5553038: Magneto-optical record carrier with recording track structure suited for high density recording
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Light beam generation : Magnetic field generating circuit)

Patent 5553039: Multiple-disc player control and display device using empty disc cases
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL BY TIMER OR EXTERNAL EXTRANEOUS CONDITION : By diverse art device : Specific detail of recording medium)

Patent 5553040: Offset compensation apparatus for tracking error signal of optical recording reproduction apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Sampling servo system : Recording (e.g., inhibit recording upon defect, etc.))

Patent 5553041: Disc data reproducing apparatus and signal processing unit for preventing underflow and overflow
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Including static memory accessing : Including static memory fill level monitoring or controlling : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside)

Patent 5553042: Optical disk recording device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Mechanism control by the control signal : Control of relative motion producing mechanism : By synchronous signal : Including static memory write address controlling)

Patent 5553043: Information regenerating apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For multiplexing or demultiplexing : Of sub-code information : Having location identification information : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside)

Patent 5553044: Optical recording method and apparatus for enabling interchange of dissimilar recording media
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Mechanism control by the control signal : Control of transducer assembly mechanism : Power control for energy producing device : For storage : During multiple system modes : One tray for single disc)

Patent 5553045: Disk recording method and apparatus for indentifying and skipping defective clusters
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Having abnormal condition indicating : Due to unwanted operational condition of record carrier : Defect : Including storage or retrieval of auxiliary signal : Defect location indicating : Having single motor that drives multiple mechanisms)

Patent 5553046: Optical recording medium and playback method utilizing pits on track center and wobble pits
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For sampling, digital to analog or analog to digital converting : Including static memory accessing)

Patent 5553047: System for recording digital information in a pulse-length modulation format
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Having specific code or form generation or regeneration processing : During storage : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 5553048: Memory control device and reproducing and/or recording apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Including static memory accessing : Including static memory write address controlling : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside)

Patent 5553049: Reproduction of digital audio data optically recorded in a motion picture film
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Tracks transverse to a motion component)

Patent 5553050: Optical pickup system
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having particular optical element or particular placement thereof in radiation beam path to or from storage medium : Diffractive : Holographic : Prism, mirror, or waveguide section)

Patent 5553051: Increased intensity optical recording medium with adjacent grooves of different optical depth and a method and apparatus for reproducing the
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Diffractive storage medium information element : Plural elements with distinct diffractive characteristics : During storage)

Patent 5553052: Inclination of an objective lens in an optical information system
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having particular optical element or particular placement thereof in radiation beam path to or from storage medium : Polarized or polarizing : Plural distinct polarized optical elements : Prism, mirror, or waveguide section)

Patent 5553053: Optical disk device including a support member for movably supporting an objective lens in focusing and radial directions with respect to an
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having particular optical element or particular placement thereof in radiation beam path to or from storage medium : Mirror : Sectioned element)

Patent 5553054: Coarse position sensor, and method for locating same, in an optical disk drive
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having movable shutter or light gate : With driving or stabilizing mechanism)

Patent 5553055: Disc playback method
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : With details of electrical signal processing : Sectioned information processing (e.g., lengths, frames, or blocks, etc.) : Sectioned element)

Patent 5553056: Packetized remote test system for a telephone network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Determination of communication parameters : Measurement of flow rate of messages having an address header : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5553057: AIS transmission method in ATM communication system, transmission side ATM unit and ATM communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Using antijabber circuit)

Patent 5553058: Centralized load minimizing method for periodical routing verification tests scheduling
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Path check : Having a dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5553059: Network interface unit remote test pattern generation
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Path check : Having a dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5553060: Method for maintaining virtual connections given an at least partial outage of connecting paths
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a switching system : Packet switching system or element :)

Patent 5553061: Packet processor having service priority and loss priority features
(RADIANT ENERGY : MEANS TO ALIGN OR POSITION AN OBJECT RELATIVE TO A SOURCE OR DETECTOR : Luminescent device)

Patent 5553062: Spread spectrum CDMA interference canceler system and method
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via code word channels : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 5553063: Voice over data communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Time division : Echo suppression or cancellation)

Patent 5553064: High speed bidirectional digital cable transmission system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combined time division and frequency division : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 5553066: Data transfer system including exchange
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5553067: Generation of checking data
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Replicate messages for multiple destination distribution : Multistage switch)

Patent 5553068: ATM cell broadcasting system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Centralized switching : Employing logical addressing for routing (e.g., VP or VC) : Data memory addressing)

Patent 5553069: Radiocommunication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Repeater : Using time division multiplexing)

Patent 5553070: Data link module for time division multiplexing control systems
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output process timing : Synchronous data transfer : Vectored)

Patent 5553071: Communication system topology providing dynamic allocation of B-channels
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Only active channels transmitted : Particular storing and queuing arrangement)

Patent 5553072: Communication apparatus and method
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) : Arbitration for access between contending stations : With priority resolution)

Patent 5553073: Token ring network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Polling : Passing a signal identifying the idle or busy state of a channel (e.g., token passing) : On bus : On ring or loop : Including priority resolution : Ring or loop forms backbone for interconnecting other networks)

Patent 5553074: Transmission format in packet based communications
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Using messages having an address field as header : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5553075: Packet data protocol for wireless communication
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Using messages having an address field as header : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5553076: Method and apparatus for a wireless local area network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Signaling for performing battery saving : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations)

Patent 5553077: Method and device for automatic synchronisation of data bursts
(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 5553078: Communication control system between parallel computers
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Particular switching network arrangement)

Patent 5553079: Radio communication apparatus and method for multiplex transmission of voice and data signals
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combined time division and frequency division : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 5553080: Speech decoding apparatus comprising alarm signal generator operable on deterioration of transmission path quality
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error count or rate : Memory access (e.g., address permutation))

Patent 5553081: Apparatus and method for detecting a signal in a communications system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Data pulse evaluation/bit decision : Shutdown or establishing system parameter (e.g., transmission rate))

Patent 5553082: Built-in self-test for logic circuitry at memory array output
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Built-in testing circuit (BILBO) : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5553083: Method for quickly and reliably transmitting frames of data over communications links
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Request for retransmission : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5553084: Error correction enhancement for code one and other machine-readable symbologies
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Including forward error correction capability)

Patent 5553085: Method and apparatus for generating a 48-bit frame check sequence
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Including forward error correction capability)

Patent 5553086: Multiple servo sector sets write with self-verification for disk drive
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error detection for synchronization control : Majority decision/voter circuit)

Patent 5553087: Frequency stabilized laser diode
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Optical output stabilization : Frequency : Rotating prism)

Patent 5553088: Laser amplifying system
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Optical output stabilization)

Patent 5553089: Semiconductor laser stack with lens and method of manufacturing the same
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Having lens : With vertical output (surface emission))

Patent 5553090: Semiconductor multiquantum well structure and semiconductor laser therewith
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5553091: Optical component having a plurality of bragg gratings and process for the production of said components
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Having lens : With vertical output (surface emission))

Patent 5553092: Solid state laser with integral optical diffuser plate to homogenize optical pumping
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR PUMPING MEANS : Pumping with optical or radiant energy : Pump cavity : Support)

Patent 5553093: Dispersion-compensated laser using prismatic end elements
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Specified cavity component : Prism : Hollow electrode)

Patent 5553094: Radio communication network for remote data generating stations
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM :)

Patent 5553095: Method and apparatus for exchanging different classes of data during different time intervals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5553096: Gain control using PWM
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE WIDTH MODULATION : Automatic)

Patent 5553097: System and method for transporting high-bandwidth signals over electrically conducting transmission lines
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Automatic)

Patent 5553098: Demodulator with selectable coherent and differential data
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Two or more oscillators)

Patent 5553099: FSK detector for determining an increasing time period between adjacent pulses of an FSK modulated square wave pulse train
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Frequency shift keying : Biphase (manchester code))

Patent 5553100: Fully digital data separator and frequency multiplier
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5553101: Demodulation logic unit adaptable to multiple data protocols
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5553102: Diversity reception communication system with maximum ratio combining method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Diversity (frequency or time) : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5553103: Circuit including a subtractor, an adder, and first and second clocked registers connected in series
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : By filtering (e.g., digital) : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5553104: Information recording/reproducing apparatus having a clock timing extraction circuit for extracting a clock signal from an input data
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : With asynchronous data)

Patent 5553105: Polychannel multiple-total-external reflection neutron radiography
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : NUCLEAR TRANSMUTATION (E.G., BY MEANS OF PARTICLE OR WAVE ENERGY) : By neutron bombardment : Neutron activation analysis : Mirror devices)

Patent 5553106: Residual stress improving method for members in reactor pressure vessel
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR PROTECTION OR DAMAGE PREVENTION : Corrosion or damage prevention : For moderator structures)

Patent 5553107: Pressurized water reactor vessel with slotted support columns
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR STRUCTURES : Orifice or fluid control at inlet or outlet of coolant channels : Spaced internal reflectors or moderators)

Patent 5553108: Water rod attachment in a nuclear reactor fuel bundle
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : FUEL COMPONENT STRUCTURE : Plural fuel segments or elements : In pack or bundle : With coolant flow path deflecting means : With coolant flow bypass means : With particular heat exchanger structure)

Patent 5553109: Apparatus and methods for simulating a change in axial power shape during a nuclear fuel rod bundle transient
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : With means for keying or assembling moderator blocks together)

Patent 5553110: X-ray mask structure, process for production thereof, apparatus and method for X-ray exposure with the X-ray mask structure, and
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Lithography : Pattern mask : Linear tomography)

Patent 5553111: Apparatus and method for improved tissue imaging
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Mammography : Pattern mask)

Patent 5553112: Laser measuring apparatus and method for radiosurgery/stereotactic radiotherapy alignment
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Alignment : With light projection : With film clamping)

Patent 5553113: Auxiliary data acquisition in a medical imaging system
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : With auxiliary data video display : Plural diverse X-ray analysis)

Patent 5553114: Emissive coating for X-ray tube rotors
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Electron tube : With movable target : Temperature modification : With increased emissivity :)

Patent 5553115: Medical x-ray apparatus, irradiation tube, medical position indicating apparatus, and light source control circuit for use in combination with
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Alignment : With light projection : With film clamping)

Patent 5553116: Telephone line monitoring apparatus and method
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Monitoring : Subscriber line : AIN link)

Patent 5553117: Vehicular communications system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Including other radio communication system (e.g., cordless telephone, paging, trunking, etc.) : Subscriber equipment)

Patent 5553119: Intelligent recognition of speech signals using caller demographics
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Voice activation or recognition : Reproduced signal distributed over telephone line)

Patent 5553120: Telephonic-interface game control system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Message signal analysis : Statistical analysis (e.g., time, date, length of message, etc.) : Inductive pickup)

Patent 5553121: Voice response system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Voice activation or recognition : Reproduced signal distributed over telephone line)

Patent 5553122: Universal wedge-type telephone adaptor for computer 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 : Switching between different terminal types (e.g., voice/data switch) : To plural lines or networks)

Patent 5553123: Method for downloading setup data via telephone to an appliance controller
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Remote control : Communication device : Entertainmemt appliance (e.g., TV, VCR, radio, etc.) : Line powered)

Patent 5553124: Computer-controlled telecommunications system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call charge metering or monitoring : Least cost : Traffic rate for overload)

Patent 5553125: Telephone apparatus with calling line identification
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Message storage or retrieval : Having message notification : At remote station)

Patent 5553126: Secure anti-jamming wireless party line
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Channel assignment)

Patent 5553127: System and method for processing and analyzing telephone calls in a telephone exchange
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service profile (e.g., calling service) : Restrictive dialing circuit)

Patent 5553128: Control of call forwarding by a target telephone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Call forwarding : No answer (e.g., ringing signal, on-hook, idle))

Patent 5553129: Method and apparatus for treating calls based on receipt of telecommunications carrier code indications
(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 5553130: Number translation services matrix
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Advanced intelligent network (AIN) : Parameter optimization or enhancement (e.g., capacity or bandwidth))

Patent 5553131: Providing the most cost-effective long-distance telephone service based on milage band rates
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call charge metering or monitoring : Generalized statistics about telephone network usage)

Patent 5553132: Method and an arrangement for generating a ringing signal
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : With generating of call associated substation signal : For alerting signal at called station (e.g., ringing) : For nuisance call mitigation)

Patent 5553133: System and method for predictive outdialing
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Call distribution to operator : Automatic call distributor (ACD) system : Call campaign (e.g., script, application, inbound/outbound balancing) : Predictive algorithm : Average call length)

Patent 5553134: Background noise compensation in a telephone set
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSTATION OR TERMINAL CIRCUITRY : For loudspeaking terminal : Amplification or attenuation level control : Automatic gain control : Directing incoming call to local appliance)

Patent 5553135: Point-to-multipoint communication system and method
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Wire distribution)

Patent 5553136: Modular device for telephone network interface apparatus
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Network interface device (NLD) : Connection block or module : Automatic adjustment)

Patent 5553137: Method and apparatus for echo canceling in a communication system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : ECHO CANCELLATION OR SUPPRESSION : Using digital signal processing : Additional signal enhancement (e.g., voice processing or recognition))

Patent 5553138: Telephone line sourced power supply
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Power supply (e.g., battery feed) : Electronic noninductive)

Patent 5553139: Method and apparatus for electronic license distribution
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Usage protection of distributed data files : Licensing : Having origin or program ID)

Patent 5553140: Digital and analog interface for set back box
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Masking signal selectively addressed)

Patent 5553141: Encryption and decryption (scrambling and unscrambling) of video signals
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Image data converted to digital before modification : Line cut and shuffle)

Patent 5553142: Audio recovery from scrambled video in a cable compatible television receiver
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Modifying accompanying audio signal : Including display of supplemental information)

Patent 5553143: Method and apparatus for electronic licensing
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Usage protection of distributed data files : Licensing : Having origin or program ID)

Patent 5553144: Method and system for selectively altering data processing system functional characteristics without mechanical manipulation
(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 5553145: Simultaneous electronic transactions with visible trusted parties
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5553146: Method for exchanging information between ISDN terminal equipment, that is, data terminals, terminals, or telecommunication systems
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping))

Patent 5553147: Stereophonic reproduction method and apparatus
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Stereo speaker arrangement : Matrix)

Patent 5553148: Apparatus and method for producing vibratory sensations to accompany audible sounds in a properly phased relationship
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Stereo speaker arrangement : Matrix)

Patent 5553149: Theater sound for multimedia workstations
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Stereo speaker arrangement : With image presentation means : Enclosure adaptation)

Patent 5553150: Reverberation - imparting device capable of modulating an input signal by random numbers
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SOUND EFFECTS : Testing of hearing aids)

Patent 5553151: Electroacoustic speech intelligibility enhancement method and apparatus
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HEARING AIDS, ELECTRICAL : Reverberators)

Patent 5553152: Apparatus and method for magnetically controlling a hearing aid
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HEARING AIDS, ELECTRICAL : Specified casing or housing : Ear insert : Helical spring)

Patent 5553153: Method and system for on-line system identification
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Counterwave generation control path : Algorithm or formula (e.g., LMS, Filtered-X, etc.) : Device for manipulation)

Patent 5553154: Vehicle internal noise reduction system and the method thereof
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Counterwave generation control path : Algorithm or formula (e.g., LMS, Filtered-X, etc.) : Device for manipulation)

Patent 5553155: Low cost method employing time slots for thwarting fraud in the periodic issuance of food stamps, unemployment benefits or other governmental
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : License plate)

Patent 5553156: Signature recognition apparatus which can be trained with a reduced amount of sample data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a signature :)

Patent 5553157: Method for the processing of the images of a batch of images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : Tomography (e.g., CAT scanner) : With a prism)

Patent 5553158: Device for the data processing of linear images of generatrices of an article having an axis of revolution
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Bottle inspection : Including an optical imager or reader)

Patent 5553159: Radiation image processing method utilizing neural networks
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : LEARNING SYSTEMS : Neural networks : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection)

Patent 5553160: Method and apparatus for dynamically selecting an image compression process based on image size and color resolution
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Compression of color images : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5553161: Copy reproduction apparatus for screen printing with color correction
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Color correction : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5553162: Method for detecting ink jet or dot matrix printing
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Feature counting : Alignment, registration, or position determination)

 

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