Patents 5557500 - 5557752

 

 

Patent 5557500: Heat dissipating arrangement in a 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 5557501: Compliant thermal connectors and assemblies incorporating the same
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 5557502: Structure of a thermally and electrically enhanced plastic ball grid array package
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : Through support means : Thermally and electrically conductive : Cooling plate or bar)

Patent 5557503: Circuit card having a large module strain relief and heat sink support
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : For active solid state devices : For integrated circuit : Circuit board mounted : With heat sink or cooling fins)

Patent 5557504: Surface mountable integrated circuit package with detachable module
(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 specific lead configuration : Shaped lead on components : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 5557505: Dual pattern microprocessor package footprint
(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 : By specific pattern on board : Flexible connecting lead)

Patent 5557506: Expandable data processing chassis and method of assembly thereof
(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 : Plural dielectric layers)

Patent 5557507: Apparatus having shield structure
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : Tube mounting)

Patent 5557508: High-density circuit module and method of producing the same
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : EMI : Spacer details)

Patent 5557509: Power supply filter system for power supply system for a communications subsystem of a weapons system
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In rectifier systems : By step-wave, amplitude summation technique)

Patent 5557510: Control system for a large round baler
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Sequential or selective : Operator interface (e.g., display with control) : Time responsive (duration))

Patent 5557511: Extended horizon liftings for periodic gain adjustments in control systems, and for equalization of communication channels
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Optimization or adaptive control : Specific criteria of system performance : Gain (e.g., tuning) : Economic (e.g., cost))

Patent 5557512: Electronic data entry and analysis system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Having operator control interface (e.g., control/display console) : Backup/standby)

Patent 5557513: Checkout lane alert system and method for stores having express checkout lanes
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Operations research : Allocating resources or scheduling for an administrative function : Including a payment switch or gateway)

Patent 5557514: Method and system for generating statistically-based medical provider utilization profiles
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Health care management (e.g., record management, ICDA billing) : Including remote charge determination or related payment system)

Patent 5557515: Computerized system and method for work management
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Operations research : Allocating resources or scheduling for an administrative function : Staff scheduling or task assignment :)

Patent 5557516: System and method for conducting cashless transactions
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Including funds transfer or credit transaction : Having programming of a portable memory device (e.g., IC card, "electronic purse") :)

Patent 5557517: System and method for determining the price of an expirationless American option and issuing a buy or sell ticket on the current price
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Trading, matching, or bidding : Tax strategies)

Patent 5557518: Trusted agents for open electronic commerce
(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) : Electronic cash detail (e.g., blinded, divisible, or detecting double spending) :)

Patent 5557519: Apparatus for detecting the running resistance of a vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION :)

Patent 5557520: Method for determining variables characterizing vehicle handling
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication : Having image processing)

Patent 5557521: Control system for changing automatic gears
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Transmission control : Fuzzy logic : Having a plurality of preset maps, schedules, or patterns)

Patent 5557522: Apparatus and method for guiding vehicle occupant to travel from present position of vehicle to set destination through display unit
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determining balance or center of gravity (e.g., load distribution of vehicle))

Patent 5557523: Real-time simulation for testing an ABS controller
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication : Having image processing)

Patent 5557524: GPS/GLONASS travel recorder
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication : With data recording device : Modification or correction of route information)

Patent 5557525: Wheel alignment control method for a motor vehicle and a control apparatus thereof
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication : Having image processing)

Patent 5557526: Load monitoring system for booms
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Construction or agricultural-type vehicle (e.g., crane, forklift) : Vehicle equipment position control (e.g., seat, mirror, door, window, headrest, or headlamp))

Patent 5557527: Knit design system and a method for designing knit fabrics
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Textile : Pattern design : Profile analyzer or controller)

Patent 5557528: Task prioritization for a tape storage system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Article storing, retrieval, or arrangement (e.g., warehousing, automated library) : Heating)

Patent 5557529: In-dispenser-card-reader control system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Dispensing or vending : Operator or payment initiated : Preparation of an article for an identification code (e.g., printing, encoding))

Patent 5557530: System for synthesizing microwave filters in a rectangular waveguide
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN :)

Patent 5557531: Method and system for creating and validating low level structural description of electronic design from higher level, behavior-oriented
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN :)

Patent 5557532: Parameterized generic compiler
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Logical circuit synthesizer : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM)

Patent 5557533: Cell placement alteration apparatus for integrated circuit chip physical design automation system
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Floorplanning : Detailed placement (i.e., iterative improvement) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))

Patent 5557534: Forming array with metal scan lines to control semiconductor gate lines
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : DESIGN OF SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : Logical circuit synthesizer)

Patent 5557535: Method and system for protein modeling
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Chemical analysis : Cell count or shape or size analysis (e.g., blood cell))

Patent 5557536: Direct measurement ultrasonic velocity measuring system
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Mechanical measurement system : Flow metering : Acoustic : Torsional, shear, tensile, or compression)

Patent 5557537: Method and apparatus for designing and editing a distribution system for a building
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : STRUCTURAL DESIGN :)

Patent 5557538: MPEG decoder
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Bidirectional : Subband coding)

Patent 5557539: Apparatus and method for testing an interactive voice messaging system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Demand based messaging :)

Patent 5557540: Coding and transmitting system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Synchronized)

Patent 5557541: Apparatus for distributing subscription and on-demand audio programming
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Digital audio data processing system : Probability determination or handicapping)

Patent 5557542: Image storage apparatus
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Using disc)

Patent 5557543: Tracking apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : Great circle route)

Patent 5557544: Spectrometer with dynamically coded components
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Waveform analysis : Frequency : Frequency spectrum : Using Fourier method :)

Patent 5557545: Automatic control for a power plant
(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 5557546: Data acquisition system for the analysis of elevator trouble
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Performance or efficiency evaluation : Diagnostic analysis : Cause or fault identification : Odometer)

Patent 5557547: Monitoring system status
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Signal generation or waveform shaping)

Patent 5557548: Method and system for performance monitoring within a data processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Time duration or rate : Of moving article)

Patent 5557549: Knowledge based diagnostic advisory system and method for an air separation plant
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Performance or efficiency evaluation : Diagnostic analysis : By radiant energy (e.g., X-ray, light))

Patent 5557550: Junction temperature status sensing and reduction for integrated power devices, such as a head positioning system in a magnetic disc drive
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Temperature measuring system : Quantitative determination by weight)

Patent 5557551: Method and apparatus for a thermal protection unit
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Temperature measuring system : Quantitative determination by weight)

Patent 5557552: System for projecting vehicle speed and tire condition monitoring system using same
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Speed : Rotational speed : Specific mathematical operation performed : For wheel speed : Using Fourier method)

Patent 5557553: Computer assisted time study system
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Time duration or rate : Of moving article)

Patent 5557554: Calibration method for protrusion detecting head units and protrusion inspection method and protrusion inspection device using the same
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Sensor or transducer : Tare weight adjusted)

Patent 5557555: Circuit for regulating the air conditioning of premises
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : ELECTRICAL ANALOG SIMULATOR :)

Patent 5557556: Power plant simulation for waterborne vessel computer-assisted design and evaluation
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Power system : Including logic)

Patent 5557557: Processor power profiler
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Software program (i.e., performance prediction) : Including logic)

Patent 5557558: Microprocessor with self-diagnostic test function
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : TESTING SYSTEM : Of circuit : Including input/output or test mode selection means : Frequency)

Patent 5557559: Universal burn-in driver system and method therefor
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : TESTING SYSTEM : Of circuit : Testing multiple circuits : Frequency)

Patent 5557560: Apparatus and method for pulse compression and pulse generation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL HYBRID CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed :)

Patent 5557561: Multiple signal, digital differential signal processor and interpolator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL HYBRID CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed :)

Patent 5557562: Portable computer and docking device for portable computer
(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 5557563: Data processing method and apparatus including iterative multiplier
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Multiplication : Overflow or underflow)

Patent 5557564: Signal terminal structure for macro cells and an associated connection method
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 5557565: Non-volatile memory cell structure and process for forming same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Substrate bias : Verify signal)

Patent 5557566: Semiconductor nonvolatile ram having E2PROM with a floating gate located above the midportion of the transistor channel
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : With volatile signal storage device : Rectangular bars)

Patent 5557567: Method for programming an AMG EPROM or flash memory when cells of the array are formed to store multiple bits of data
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Multiple values (e.g., analog) : Overlays)

Patent 5557568: Non-volatile semiconductor memory device with verify mode for verifying data written to memory cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Reference signal (e.g., dummy cell) : Verify signal :)

Patent 5557569: Low voltage flash EEPROM C-cell using fowler-nordheim tunneling
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Tunnel programming : Verify signal)

Patent 5557570: Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Verify signal)

Patent 5557571: Dynamic random access memory with internal testing switches
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5557572: Non-volatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including signal comparison : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5557573: Entire wafer stress test method for integrated memory devices and circuit therefor
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5557574: Semiconductor memory device with function of carrying out logic judgement for correct recognition of memory operation
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5557575: Look ahead flag for FIFO
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Serial read/write : Holographic)

Patent 5557576: Method and apparatus for monitoring illegal conditions in a nonvolatile memory circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Erase : Holographic)

Patent 5557577: System and method for performing wake-up operations to a memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Data refresh : Holographic)

Patent 5557578: Dynamic memory refresh controller and method
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Data refresh : Holographic)

Patent 5557579: Power-up circuit responsive to supply voltage transients with signal delay
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 5557580: Word line driving circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 5557581: Logic and memory circuit with reduced input-to-output signal propagation delay
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 5557582: Semiconductor memory device inhibiting invalid data from being output
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Transition detection : Magnetic)

Patent 5557583: Transducer to generate phase-encoded wavefields
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS : With beam forming, shaping, steering, or scanning : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 5557584: Moderate depth underwater surveillance system
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : UNDERWATER SYSTEM : With towing)

Patent 5557585: Broadcast signal receiver which automatically sets an internal clock
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : WITH MEMORANDUM HOLDER OR ERASABLE WRITING SURFACE : Having alarm controlled by holder : With jumper spring)

Patent 5557586: Unitary clock and picture frame
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CHRONOLOGICAL : With mechanical or electromechanical driven display : Hand and dial : With significant winding or setting)

Patent 5557587: Connecting structure for a wrist watch
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : Wrist worn : With band or bracelet details : Setting)

Patent 5557588: Magnetooptical recording/reproducing apparatus with bias magnetic field generation devices for magnetic modulation recording and optical
(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 : Operative location positioning of transducer assembly : Rotating magnet)

Patent 5557589: Disc recording and/or reproducing apparatus that positions the magnetic head in response to a type of disc
(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 : Operative location positioning of transducer assembly : Rotating magnet)

Patent 5557590: Auto changer capable of recording/reproducing information signals on a selective disc-shaped recording medium
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MISCELLANEOUS : Adjuncts or adapters)

Patent 5557591: Track counting servo circuit and method therefor
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : While track jumping or crossing : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 5557592: Reproducing apparatus for reproducing information from a recording medium with pit edges shifted in a step-wise fashion
(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 gain processing : Using a reproduced information of specified preformat, header, or reference area : Having location identification information)

Patent 5557593: 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 : By interpolating or maximum likelihood detecting)

Patent 5557594: Method and apparatus for recording data on recording medium
(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 5557595: Drive for an optical information recording medium
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Environmental control : Cooling : Sliding mechanism)

Patent 5557596: Ultra-high density storage device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Invisible radiation (e.g., electron beam or X-ray) : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 5557597: Focus error detector
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Optical head servo system structure : Structure for shaping beam or causing astigmatic condition : Lens or mirror pivots off center (e.g., on a shaft, etc.))

Patent 5557598: Beam splitter inspection apparatus and method
(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 : Particular lens : Sectioned optical element)

Patent 5557599: Method for initializing a phase-change type of optical disk utilizing either absorption rates or mark lengths
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Light intensity adjustment or maintenance : With driving or stabilizing mechanism)

Patent 5557600: Optical recording medium with trays located so that multiple tracks can be scanned simultaneously
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Light intensity adjustment or maintenance : With driving or stabilizing mechanism)

Patent 5557601: Optical information recording/reproducing method and apparatus in which a first optical spot performs focusing, tracking, erasing and recording
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : With particular light source (e.g., laser, CRT with phosphor) : With movement of optical beam (e.g., galvanometer))

Patent 5557602: Optical recording medium, recording and reproducing method and tracking error generating 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 : Multiplexing or demultiplexing : Sectioned element)

Patent 5557603: Radio communications apparatus with diversity
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative channel : Spare channel : Using a spare channel)

Patent 5557604: Cell delay absorbing circuit
(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 5557605: Method for providing caller data in a time division multiplexed wireless communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Special service : Caller identification : Format conversion (e.g., text, audio, etc.))

Patent 5557606: Routing of voice communication at a cell site in a land mobile radio system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Convertible to half duplex : Echo suppression or cancellation)

Patent 5557607: Methods and apparatus for enqueueing and dequeueing data cells in an ATM switch fabric architecture
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Queuing arrangement : Having both input and output queuing : Bridge between bus systems)

Patent 5557608: Method and apparatus for transmission of high priority traffic on low speed communication links
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Particular switching network arrangement)

Patent 5557609: Switching apparatus for ATM
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Having detail of switch memory reading/writing : Having input or output storage or both : Detail of clock recovery or synchronization)

Patent 5557610: Cell switch fabric chip
(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))

Patent 5557611: ATM cross-connect node utilizing two passes through the connection network with shaping between passes for optimal resource allocation in
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Assigning period of time for information to be transmitted (e.g., scheduling) : Based on priority : Based on service category (e.g., CBR, VBR, UBR, or ABR) :)

Patent 5557612: Method and apparatus for establishing communication in a multi-tone data transmission system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Polling : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5557613: Simultaneous broadcasting method and apparatus for interrupting communication units in an exclusive mode
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : FDM switching)

Patent 5557614: Method and apparatus for framing data in a digital transmission line
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Using synchronization information contained in a frame : Transmission time into time slots adjusted based upon propagation delay time)

Patent 5557615: Method and apparatus for identifying embedded framing bits
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Using synchronization information contained in a frame : Unique synchronization word or unique bit sequence : Plural synchronization words)

Patent 5557616: Frame synchronization in a performance monitoring and test system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Using synchronization information contained in a frame : Transmission time into time slots adjusted based upon propagation delay time)

Patent 5557617: Frequency division switching using RF buss
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Repeater : Airborne or space satellite repeater : Start-Stop)

Patent 5557618: Signal sampling circuit with redundancy
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Replacement of memory spare location, portion, or segment : Spare row or column : Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display))

Patent 5557619: Integrated circuits with a processor-based array built-in self test circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Built-in testing circuit (BILBO) : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5557620: Quiescent current testing of dynamic logic systems
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Built-in testing circuit (BILBO) : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5557621: ATM switch and control method thereof
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Code based on generator polynomial : Reed-Solomon code : Tape)

Patent 5557622: Method and apparatus for parity generation
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Parity bit : Branch metric calculation)

Patent 5557623: Accurate digital fault tolerant clock
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Forbidden combination or improper condition : Data timing/clocking : Syndrome computed)

Patent 5557624: Laser system using U-doped crystal Q-switch
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Q-switch : Absorption type :)

Patent 5557625: Coupled-cavity resonator to improve the intensity profile of a laser beam
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Optical output stabilization : Power : Rotating prism)

Patent 5557626: Patterned mirror VCSEL with adjustable selective etch region
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5557627: Visible-wavelength semiconductor lasers and arrays
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Laser array :)

Patent 5557628: Solid state laser apparatus and laser machining apparatus
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR PUMPING MEANS : Pumping with optical or radiant energy : Disc-shaped)

Patent 5557629: Laser device having an electrode with auxiliary conductor members
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR PUMPING MEANS : Electrical : Having particular electrode structure : Traveling wave)

Patent 5557630: Unstable laser resonator
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Unstable resonator : Having a ring configuration)

Patent 5557631: Sonic furnace monitoring apparatus
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Power supply system : With power regulation : By changing arc length : With heating between chambers)

Patent 5557632: Demodulation and roll-off filter apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5557633: Integrated multi-port repeater having shared resources
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : REPEATERS : Testing : Receiver)

Patent 5557634: Multiprotocol directed infrared communication controller
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5557635: Voice encode/decode subsystem in a system for acquisition of test data using pulse code modulation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE CODE MODULATION : Differential : Single bit (delta) : Compand (overload prevention) : Redundancy removal :)

Patent 5557636: Method and system of operating redundant transmission line
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Plural channels for transmission of a single pulse train : Single bit (delta))

Patent 5557637: Convolutional ambiguity multiple access (CAMA) transmission system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Angle modulation : Vestigial or single sideband or suppressed carrier)

Patent 5557638: Transmission system for multivalued digital symbols
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTILEVEL : Antinoise or distortion)

Patent 5557639: Enhanced decoder for a radio telephone
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TESTING : Modems (data sets))

Patent 5557640: Phase and amplitude equalization arrangement
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : With indicator)

Patent 5557641: Charge-coupled-device based transmitters and receivers
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Synchronized)

Patent 5557642: Direct conversion receiver for multiple protocols
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Keying circuits)

Patent 5557643: Automatic frequency control system for GMSK-modulated signals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Two or more oscillators)

Patent 5557644: Signal demodulating and decoding apparatus and signal demodulating and decoding method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5557645: Channel-independent equalizer device
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5557646: Multipath eliminating filter
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Correlative or matched filter)

Patent 5557647: Baseband signal demodulator
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5557648: Phase lock loop circuit using a sample and hold switch circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5557649: Circuit configuration for dividing a clock signal
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Pulse multiplication or division : Multiplication or division by a fraction : Power failure)

Patent 5557650: Method for fabricating an anti-scatter X-ray grid device for medical diagnostic radiography
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : BEAM CONTROL : Antiscatter grid : Variable)

Patent 5557651: Signal generator for tracing multiple transmission lines
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Of trunk or long line : By analysis of injected tone signal : Rapid manual connecting structure for test equipment)

Patent 5557652: Method of establishing cooperation with a functionality
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Security or fraud prevention : Privacy, lock-out, or authentication : At remote station)

Patent 5557653: Headset for hands-free wireless telephone
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Housing or support : Headgear : Waveguide)

Patent 5557654: System and method for authenticating subscribers of a transmission network and subscription, having differing authentication procedures,
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Security or fraud prevention : Privacy, lock-out, or authentication : At remote station)

Patent 5557655: Method for analyzing subscriber data received from an HLR in GSM MSC/VLR
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Roaming : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail :)

Patent 5557656: Mobile telecommunications for aircraft and land based vehicles
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Airborne or aircraft : Ground station control)

Patent 5557657: Handoff between overlay and underlay cells
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Between macro and micro cells : Based on priority)

Patent 5557658: Communications marketing system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Message management : Controlled by subscriber or caller : Message storage in centralized location (e.g., central office, PBX, etc.) : Structural detail of storage medium drive)

Patent 5557659: Electronic mail system having integrated voice messages
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Multimedia system (e.g., voice output combined with fax, video, text, etc.) : Including data compression)

Patent 5557660: Program-controlled communication system whereby a call request is simultaneously signaled at a plurality of communication terminal
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call Waiting : Secretarial or answering service)

Patent 5557661: System for coding and decoding moving pictures based on the result of speech analysis
(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 : Having station display : Having format conversion)

Patent 5557662: Communication apparatus capable of utilizing portable device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : By voice frequency signal (e.g., tone code))

Patent 5557663: Multi-media communication system with integrated and coherent audio-video user interface allowing flexible image input
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : COMPOSITE SUBSTATION OR TERMINAL (E.G., HAVING CALCULATOR, RADIO) : Telegraphy)

Patent 5557664: Calling party-paid wireless telephone service
(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) : Billing option selection :)

Patent 5557665: Telephone system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CALL OR TERMINAL ACCESS ALARM OR CONTROL : At switching center : PBX : Of specific equipment)

Patent 5557666: Method for displaying an absent-message in a private exchange system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Secretarial or answering service : Smart card)

Patent 5557667: Method and system for multi-channel data automatic call distribution for sequentially launched calls
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Call forwarding : Simultaneous ringing : Expiration of predetermined time period)

Patent 5557668: Call distribution system with distributed control of calls and data distribution
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Call transfer : Smart card)

Patent 5557669: Channel interface unit
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : REPEATER (E.G., VOICE FREQUENCY) : With signal conversion (e.g., dial to DTMF, analog to PCM) : Housing)

Patent 5557670: Channel interface unit
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : REPEATER (E.G., VOICE FREQUENCY) : With signal conversion (e.g., dial to DTMF, analog to PCM) : Housing)

Patent 5557671: Dialing apparatus
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Substation originated : Repertory or abbreviated call signal generation : Sub-band analysis)

Patent 5557672: Channel interface unit
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Wire distribution)

Patent 5557673: Auditory assistance apparatus and method
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : Including coupler (e.g., inductive) : Casing or enclosure, per se)

Patent 5557674: Absolute static lock of files and directories on magnetic disk storage media in single machine personal microcomputers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DATA PROCESSING PROTECTION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : By stored data protection : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5557675: Computer controlled audio-visual system
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Plural video stream multiplexing :)

Patent 5557676: Authentication for analog communication systems
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : CELLULAR TELEPHONE CRYPTOGRAPHIC AUTHENTICATION : Including generation of an associated coded record)

Patent 5557677: Method and arrangement for communication of information
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Plural video stream multiplexing :)

Patent 5557678: System and method for centralized session key distribution, privacy enhanced messaging and information distribution using a split private
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Key distribution : Key distribution center : By public key method :)

Patent 5557679: Method for personalization of an active card
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : CELLULAR TELEPHONE CRYPTOGRAPHIC AUTHENTICATION : Initialization : Including addressed decoder control signal)

Patent 5557680: Loudspeaker system for producing multiple sound images within a listening area from dual source locations
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Center channel : Stereo earphone)

Patent 5557681: Electronic stethoscope
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : STETHOSCOPES, ELECTRICAL : Reverberators)

Patent 5557682: Multi-filter-set active adaptive control system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Counterwave generation control path : Adaptive filter topology : Device for manipulation)

Patent 5557683: In-vehicle drum simulator and mixer
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : VEHICLE : Public address system)

Patent 5557684: System for encoding image data into multiple layers representing regions of coherent motion and associated motion parameters
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Motion or velocity measuring : License plate)

Patent 5557685: Process and device for determining the location of a target
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Motion or velocity measuring : License plate)

Patent 5557686: Method and apparatus for verification of a computer user's identification, based on keystroke characteristics
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : License plate)

Patent 5557687: Abnormal pattern detecting apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : X-ray film analysis (e.g., radiography) : With a prism)

Patent 5557688: Method of extracting characteristic image data and color data conversion device for image processing apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Image segmentation using color : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5557689: Optical word recognition by examination of word shape
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : Segmenting individual characters or words : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5557690: Method and system for locating objects with subpixel precision
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Inspection of semiconductor device or printed circuit board : Alignment, registration, or position determination : Faulty soldering)

Patent 5557691: Image processing system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : To change the scale or size of an image : Raising or lowering the image resolution (e.g., subpixel accuracy) : Counting difference pixels)

Patent 5557692: Optical isolator with low polarization mode dispersion
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Electro-optic)

Patent 5557693: Apparatus and method for transmitting optical data
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5557694: Method of determining the zero dispersion wavelength of an optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Slip ring)

Patent 5557695: Waveguide-optical fiber connection structure and waveguide-optical fiber connection method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Fiber to thin film devices : Directional coupler)

Patent 5557696: Adaptors for a device for cleaning and polishing an optical fiber
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional nonoptical structure : Lens)

Patent 5557697: Method for connecting optical fiber cables
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Including splice joint reinforcement : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5557698: Coaxial fiber optical cable
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : With electrical conductor in the same cable : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5557699: Nlo waveguide "and" switch and method therefor
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5557700: Semiconductor optical device utilizing nonlinear optical effect
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5557701: Power laser delivery fiber system with enhanced damage threshold
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : With graded index core or cladding : With lens or mirror)

Patent 5557702: Light guide comprising a methacrylic or acrylic acid resin core and a fluorocarbon resin clad
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING PARTICULAR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTIC MODIFYING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Of waveguide core : Organic : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5557703: Optical fibres for blown installation
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Utilizing multiple core or cladding : Concentric : Where the second or further layer is a coating : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))

Patent 5557704: Heating vessel with chromium-enriched stainless steel substrate promoting adherence of thin film heater thereon
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Externally heated line connected section : Pipe or tube forms flow path : With storage container for fluid to be heated)

Patent 5557705: Low bit rate speech signal transmitting system using an analyzer and synthesizer
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Linear prediction : Correlation function)

Patent 5557706: Flexible pronunciation-practice interface for recorder/player
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Novelty item : Specialized models)

Patent 5557707: Image forming apparatus with a scanner and method of controlling the same
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Specific to image source :)

Patent 5557708: Method and apparatus for outputting a binary bit data message from bytes representing strings of contiguous bits of equal value
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Dot matrix array (e.g., printheads, etc.) :)

Patent 5557709: Method and apparatus for dither array generation to reduce artifacts in halftoned images
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5557710: Computer aided design system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 5557711: Apparatus and method for volume rendering
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Hidden line/surface determining : Z buffer (depth buffer) :)

Patent 5557712: Color map tables smoothing in a color computer graphics system avoiding objectionable color shifts
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Anti-aliasing or image smoothing : Linear)

Patent 5557713: Improvements in or relating to electronic graphic systems
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Weighted : Plural look up tables)

Patent 5557714: Method and system for rotating a three-dimensional model about two orthogonal axes
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Rotation : Graphical user interface tools : 3D manipulations : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 5557715: Image processing device which designates memory locations by using X/Y coordinates of an image
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Rotation : Image based (addressing) : By 90 degrees increment : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 5557716: Graph drawing
(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 5557717: Method and device for graphical display of a sporting contest
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Contest or contestant analysis, management, or monitoring (e.g., statistical analysis, handicapping, scoring) : Scoring : Positional with nonpositional)

Patent 5557718: Information processing apparatus having a function of displaying a plurality of graphs
(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 5557719: Method and apparatus for forming objects based on free-form curves and free-form surfaces from projecting nodal points and a series of points
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Bar graph)

Patent 5557720: Method of determining whether a document tree is weakly valid
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Structured document (e.g., HTML, SGML, ODA, CDA) : Ruled lines)

Patent 5557721: Method and apparatus for display screens and coupons
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program : Job performance analysis)

Patent 5557722: Data processing system and method for representing, generating a representation of and random access rendering of electronic documents
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Structured document (e.g., HTML, SGML, ODA, CDA) : Ruled lines)

Patent 5557723: Method and system for customizing forms in an electronic mail system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Form : Form creation :)

Patent 5557724: User interface, method, and apparatus selecting and playing channels having video, audio, and/or text streams
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide : For displaying additional information : With separate window, panel, or screen :)

Patent 5557725: Method and system for switching between users in a conference enabled application
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Computer supported collaborative work between plural users : Computer conferencing : Floor control : Hierarchical)

Patent 5557726: Method and apparatus for a remote groupware operating system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Computer supported collaborative work between plural users : Computer conferencing : End user based (e.g., preference setting))

Patent 5557727: Diagram drawing apparatus
(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 5557728: Automated image retrieval and scaling into windowed displays
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Layout modification (e.g., move or resize) : Resizing (e.g., scaling) : Contained object scale change : Bring to top)

Patent 5557729: Application design interface enhancement
(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 differentiation : Resizing (e.g., scaling))

Patent 5557730: Symbol browsing and filter switches in an object-oriented development 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 : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Selectable iconic array : Imitating real life object : Scrolling (e.g., spin dial))

Patent 5557731: Method and system for detecting undefined objects in an application
(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 5557732: Method and apparatus for protecting software executing on a demonstration computer
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Help presentation : Handwritten textual input)

Patent 5557733: Caching FIFO and method therefor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Multi-port memory : Character memory)

Patent 5557734: Cache burst architecture for parallel processing, such as for image processing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Parallel processors (e.g., identical processors) : Optical detector)

Patent 5557735: Communication system for a network and method for configuring a controller in a communication network
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability :)

Patent 5557736: Computer system and job transfer method using electronic mail system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of network :)

Patent 5557737: Automated safestore stack generation and recovery in a fault tolerant central processor
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Redundant stored data accessed (e.g., duplicated data, error correction coded data, or other parity-type data) :)

Patent 5557738: Power system configuration and recovery from a power fault condition in a computer system having multiple power supplies
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of power supply : Prepared backup processor (e.g., initializing cold backup) or updating backup processor (e.g., by checkpoint message))

Patent 5557739: Computer system with component removal and replacement control scheme
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular stimulus creation : Halt, clock, or interrupt signal (e.g., freezing, hardware breakpoint, single-stepping) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5557740: Method and system for providing device support testing for a plurality of operating systems
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Of computer software : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5557741: Test apparatus and method for a computer parallel port
(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 : Bus, I/O channel, or network path component fault : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5557742: Method and system for detecting intrusion into and misuse of a data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 5557743: Protection circuit for a microprocessor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 5557744: Multiprocessor system including a transfer queue and an interrupt processing unit for controlling data transfer between a plurality of
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating :)

Patent 5557745: Method for supporting foreign protocols across backbone network by combining and transmitting list of destinations that support second
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ROUTING : Routing data updating : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5557746: System and method for recording accounting times
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING : Processing agent :)

Patent 5557747: Network policy implementation system for performing network control operations in response to changes in network state
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Initializing)

Patent 5557748: Dynamic network configuration
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING : Accessing a remote server)

Patent 5557749: System for automatically compressing and decompressing data for sender and receiver processes upon determination of a common
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER SESSION/CONNECTION ESTABLISHING : Session/connection parameter setting :)

Patent 5557750: Prefetch/prestore mechanism for peripheral controllers with shared internal bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Buffer or que control : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5557751: Method and apparatus for serial data communications using FIFO buffers
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER : Including compensation : Including optical fiber or waveguide)

Patent 5557752: Telecommunications interface apparatus and method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Docking station)

 

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