Patents 5576978 - 5577232

 

 

Patent 5576978: High resolution frequency analyzer and vector spectrum analyzer
(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 5576979: Automated development of timing diagrams for electrical 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 5576980: Serializer circuit for loading and shifting out digitized analog signals
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : TESTING SYSTEM : Of circuit : Including program initialization (e.g., program loading) or code selection (e.g., program creation) : Frequency)

Patent 5576981: Portable computer with interchangeable keypad and method for operating same
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Having specialized input : Modular or overlay nonkeyboard-type information entry : Business)

Patent 5576982: Fast significant bit calculator and its application to integer multiplication and division
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Determining number of like-valued leading or trailing bits : Normalization)

Patent 5576983: Arithmetic circuit for adaptive equalizer of LMS algorithm of reduced amount of operation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Multiplication : Complex number format : Prediction)

Patent 5576984: Hydrodynamic bearing rotor orbit simulator
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING NONELECTRICAL DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Mechanical :)

Patent 5576985: Integrated content addressable read only memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 5576986: Memory device using micro vacuum tube
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Electron beams)

Patent 5576987: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Capacitors : Same size apertures)

Patent 5576988: Secure non-volatile memory array
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Data security : Overlays)

Patent 5576989: Method for the counting down of units in a memory card
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Error correction (e.g., redundancy, endurance) : Rectangular bars)

Patent 5576990: Voltage regulator for non-volatile semiconductor memory devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Drive circuitry (e.g., word line driver) : Verify signal)

Patent 5576991: Multistepped threshold convergence for a flash memory array
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Threshold setting (e.g., conditioning) : Verify signal)

Patent 5576992: Extended-life method for soft-programming floating-gate memory cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Threshold setting (e.g., conditioning) : Verify signal)

Patent 5576993: Flash memory array with self-limiting erase
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Verify signal)

Patent 5576994: Non-volatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Drive circuitry (e.g., word line driver) : Verify signal)

Patent 5576995: Method for rewriting a flash memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Substrate bias : Verify signal)

Patent 5576996: Semiconductor memory device having a variably write pulse width capability
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Semiconductive)

Patent 5576997: Data processing system and semiconductor memory suited for the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Simultaneous operations (e.g., read/write) : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5576998: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including signal clamping : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5576999: Redundancy circuit of a semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5577000: Sense amplifier circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Flip-flop used for sensing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5577001: High speed differential to single ended sense amplifier
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Differential sensing : Sense/inhibit)

Patent 5577002: Semiconductor integrated circuit device implemented by bipolar and field effect transistors and having stable sense amplifier
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 5577003: Decoding circuit for use in semiconductor read only memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Data preservation)

Patent 5577004: Memory system and method
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 5577005: Circuit for using chip information
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 5577006: Adaptive acoustic signal target detection system
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : With beam steering, scanning, or focussing : By transducer movement : Frequency)

Patent 5577007: Lugs for a wrist-carried instrument
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : Wrist worn : With band or bracelet details : Setting)

Patent 5577008: Magneto-optical disk drive system
(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 5577009: Tracking control system for generating a variable still jump signal
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Transducer movement control using recorded information indicative of location of information (e.g., track address) : Multiple movement control modes : Specific detail of terminating : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 5577010: Apparatus for retrieving and playing a plurality of discs
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Having particular internal transfer mechanism for transferring disc while disc is inside of disc changer : Of carousel changer : Positioning mechanism)

Patent 5577011: Method for preventing erroneous recording in compact disc player
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of initiation of pause mode : Arithmetic operation using plural photodetectors)

Patent 5577012: Data recording method, data recording apparatus, and data 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 5577013: Optical information control device and synchronizing method thereof
(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 : Recording)

Patent 5577014: Disk cartridge opposite-insertion preventing mechanism
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Capable of only accepting protected insertable single optical medium : Misinsertion mechanism or sensor : Surface loading (e.g., rollers))

Patent 5577015: System for recording digital information in a pulse-length modulation
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Binary signal phase processing : Plural reference signals)

Patent 5577016: Recording medium having concavo-convex pits with a maximum and a minimum pit depth depending on the wavelength of a laser light
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Pit/bubble/groove structure specifies : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5577017: Magnetooptical information recording/reproducing apparatus
(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 : Polarized light beam : Based on referenced test signal)

Patent 5577018: Phase changing apparatus and optical pickup apparatus for magneto-optic storage device using same
(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 5577019: Prepulse condition/heat shut off condition determination method and apparatus for optical recording, and optical recording method and
(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 5577020: Magneto-optical disc with intermediate film layer between a recording film and a dielectric film
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Erasable, reversible or re-recordable : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5577021: Optical and magnetooptical recording medium having a low thermal conductivity dielectric layer
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Erasable, reversible or re-recordable : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5577022: Pilot signal searching technique for a cellular communications system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Hand-off control : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement : Synchronization)

Patent 5577023: Method and apparatus for automatic configuration of a network connection
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative channel : In a ring or loop network)

Patent 5577024: Multiple access radio system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement)

Patent 5577025: Signal acquisition in a multi-user communication system using multiple walsh channels
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : GENERALIZED ORTHOGONAL OR SPECIAL MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES : Particular set of orthogonal functions : Walsh functions :)

Patent 5577026: Apparatus for transferring data to and from a moving device
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Communication over free space : Transmit/receive interaction control : Using summation of conferee signals)

Patent 5577027: Apparatus and method for effectively eliminating the echo signal of transmitting signal in a modem
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Transmit/receive interaction control : Echo suppression or cancellation : Using summation of conferee signals)

Patent 5577028: Routing system using a neural network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Employing logical addressing for routing (e.g., VP or VC) : Bridge between bus systems)

Patent 5577029: Cellular communication network having intelligent switching nodes
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Call routing (e.g., to prevent backhaul, routing efficiency, least cost, or alternate routing) : Between macro and micro cells)

Patent 5577030: Data communication routing method and device
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combining or distributing information via time channels)

Patent 5577031: Wideband channelizer incorporating diversity switch
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via time channels)

Patent 5577032: Broadcast service system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Replicate messages for multiple destination distribution : Multistage switch)

Patent 5577033: Local area network transmission emulator
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Bridge or gateway between networks : Bridge between bus systems : Detail of clock recovery or synchronization)

Patent 5577034: Shaping arrangement
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Sequencing or resequencing of packets to insure proper output sequence order : Address concatenation)

Patent 5577035: Apparatus and method of processing bandwidth requirements in an ATM switch
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Assigning period of time for information to be transmitted (e.g., scheduling) : Including routing table)

Patent 5577036: ATM memory with reduced noise transient
(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 central (e.g., common) storage : Detail of clock recovery or synchronization)

Patent 5577037: Method of processing inclusively STM signals and ATM signals and switching system employing the same
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Having detail of switch memory reading/writing : Adapting connectionless variable bit rate (VBR) data (e.g., adapting 802.X, or using AAL5))

Patent 5577038: Digital communication path network having time division switches and a cell switch
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combined circuit switching and packet switching : Synchronization)

Patent 5577039: System and method of signal transmission within a plesiochronous digital hierarchy unit using ATM adaptation layers
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Converting between protocols : On ring or loop network)

Patent 5577040: Telecommunications terminal particularly for electronic mass mail and message distribution network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via frequency channels : Subscriber carrier : Program distribution : Combined communication of diverse information types : Idle or busy signal erasure or frame erasure)

Patent 5577041: Method of controlling a personal communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Special feature of multiplex telephone terminal : Conferee signals combined or distributed via time channels)

Patent 5577042: Broadcast and presentation system and method
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : NETWORK CONFIGURATION DETERMINATION : In a bus system : Spanning tree)

Patent 5577043: Method and apparatus for controlling information transmission on a multipoint link
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Polling : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5577044: Enhanced serial data bus protocol for audio data transmission and reception
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Signaling (ancillary to main information) : Unique synchronization pulse)

Patent 5577045: Selective call receiver for recovering garbled message fragments
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Determination of communication parameters : Having dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5577046: Automatic retransmission request
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Determination of communication parameters : Having dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5577047: System and method for providing macrodiversity TDMA radio communications
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Hand-off control : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement : Signal quality determined by bit error rate :)

Patent 5577048: Method of detecting PTY burst signal
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Signaling (ancillary to main information) : Unique synchronization pulse)

Patent 5577049: Multiplexed signal transmission system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiplexing plural input channels to a common output channel : Inserted in gaps in main information)

Patent 5577050: Method and apparatus for configurable build-in self-repairing of ASIC memories design
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Replacement of memory spare location, portion, or segment : Shutdown or establishing system parameter (e.g., transmission rate))

Patent 5577051: Static memory long write test
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Electrical parameter (e.g., threshold voltage) : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 5577052: Scan based testing for analogue circuitry
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Built-in testing circuit (BILBO) : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5577053: Method and apparatus for decoder optimization
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Double encoding codes (e.g., product, concatenated) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5577054: Device and method for performing error detection on an interleaved signal portion, and a receiver and decoding method employing such error
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Burst error correction : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 5577055: Method and circuit device to control a memory
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Parity bit : Storage accessing (e.g., address parity check) : Syndrome computed)

Patent 5577056: Method and apparatus for adjusting the postamble false detection probability threshold for a burst transmission
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Forbidden combination or improper condition : Specified digital signal or pulse count : Syndrome computed)

Patent 5577057: Modelocked lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Mode locking : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5577058: Broadly tunable single longitudinal mode output produced from multi longitudinal mode seed source
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Tuning : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5577059: Second harmonic generation method and apparatus
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Nonlinear device : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator) : Rotating prism)

Patent 5577060: Diode pumped laser using crystals with strong thermal focussing
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Having fault protection circuitry)

Patent 5577061: Superlattice cladding layers for mid-infrared lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer : With superlattice structure :)

Patent 5577062: Semiconductor laser diode apparatus and method of producing the same
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : With saturable absorption layer)

Patent 5577063: Semiconductor laser with improved window structure
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : Disordered region :)

Patent 5577064: Integration of laser with photodiode for feedback control
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Distributed feedback : Having a ring configuration)

Patent 5577065: Device for mounting a self-baking electrode for an electric arc furnace
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Electrode : Self-baking (i.e., Soderberg) : Through electrode)

Patent 5577066: Charge-coupled-device based data-in-voice modem
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5577067: Data acquisition and storage system for telecommunication equipment to facilitate alignment and realignment of the telecommunications equipment
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TESTING : Modems (data sets))

Patent 5577068: Generalized direct update viterbi equalizer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : Automatic : Adaptive : Matched-filter-type receiver)

Patent 5577069: Signalling method and structure suitable for out-of-band information transfer in communication network
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE CODE MODULATION : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 5577070: Apparatus for generating high power, low energy pulses across the terminals of a large capacity, low impedance battery
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : CABLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS : Noise or distortion reduction)

Patent 5577071: Method for and apparatus to extract a frequency reference, a time reference and data from a single information system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Transformer coupling)

Patent 5577072: Timing phase detector and timing recovery using the same
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Quadrature amplitude modulation : Power amplifier)

Patent 5577073: Frequency and phase-locked two-phase digital synthesizer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Two or more oscillators)

Patent 5577074: Combined clock recovery/frequency stabilization loop
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Phase locked loop : Quaternary)

Patent 5577075: Distributed clocking system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Network synchronizing more than two stations : Gating, blanking, etc.)

Patent 5577076: Scanning receiver for receiving a signal by scanning frequency of received signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Correlative or matched filter)

Patent 5577078: Edge detector
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5577079: Phase comparing circuit and PLL circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : With asynchronous data)

Patent 5577080: Digital phase-locked loop circuit with filter coefficient generator
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5577081: Method of forming grids for nuclear fuel assembly and grids formed by same method
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : HANDLING OF FISSION REACTOR COMPONENT STRUCTURE WITHIN REACTOR SYSTEM : By particular instrumentation circuitry)

Patent 5577082: Repaired shroud assembly for a boiling water reactor
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR PROTECTION OR DAMAGE PREVENTION : Core restraint means : Catalytic)

Patent 5577083: Method and apparatus for electro-protection of piping systems and reactor-internals from stress corrosion cracking
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR STRUCTURES : Circulating fluid within reactor : Plural fluids or a fluid in plural phases circulating within reactor (e.g., pressure tube reactors) : With formation, separation, or manipulation of a vapor (e.g., boiling water reactor (BWR) type) : With jet pump : Prestressed)

Patent 5577084: Apparatus for removing and installing a recirculation pump in a pressure housing
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR STRUCTURES : Circulating fluid within reactor : Manipulated or used exterior of reactor core : Compact or integral (e.g., heat exchanger, core, pumps in same vessel) : Having reactor core and heat exchanger or pump therein)

Patent 5577085: Boiling water reactor with compact containment and simplified safety systems
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR PROTECTION OR DAMAGE PREVENTION : Shield or barrier between radiation or heat source and object to be protected (e.g., insulation, thermal shield) : Containment structures : Concentric tubes or conduits with insulation)

Patent 5577086: Clock signal generation circuit capable of operating at high speed with high frequency
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5577087: Variable modulation communication method and system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MISCELLANEOUS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction)

Patent 5577088: Method and device for ultrasonic examination of faces of the internal surface of the wall of cladding
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : TESTING, SENSING, MEASURING, OR DETECTING A FISSION REACTOR CONDITION : Leak detection : Fuel element leak detection : By acoustic or ultrasonic wave energy : Moderator dump)

Patent 5577089: Device and method for analysis of bone morphology
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Thickness or density analysis : With spatially dispersive energy analysis)

Patent 5577090: Method and apparatus for product x-radiation
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Irradiating : Combined with non-X-ray imaging)

Patent 5577091: Water laser plasma x-ray point sources
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : With switching means)

Patent 5577092: Cluster beam targets for laser plasma extreme ultraviolet and soft x-ray sources
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : With switching means)

Patent 5577093: Target/stem connection for x-ray tube anode assemblies
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Electron tube : With movable target : Tube overload)

Patent 5577094: Irradiation apparatus with movable irradiation head
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE SUPPORT : Including movable source : With movable source)

Patent 5577095: Medical examination apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Alignment : With light projection : With film clamping)

Patent 5577096: Transmission system having stand-by line switching facility
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Including fault responsive disconnection of tested component : Qualifying line for data transmission)

Patent 5577097: Determining echo return loss in echo cancelling arrangements
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Of hybrid or echo suppressor or canceller : Qualifying line for data transmission)

Patent 5577098: Data transmission system and method having improved alarm inhibiting function
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Testing of subscriber loop or terminal : With a programmable or self-test device)

Patent 5577099: Inductive amplifier having comb filter
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Using portable test set (e.g., handset type) : Of switchboard element condition (e.g., lamp))

Patent 5577100: Mobile phone with internal accounting
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Usage measurement : Billing :)

Patent 5577101: Telepoint system which charges an account of the subscriber rather charging an account of the private base station through a call is
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Usage measurement : Billing :)

Patent 5577102: Method and arrangement for processing short messages in a cellular network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Roaming : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail :)

Patent 5577103: Method of providing service information to subscribers in a cellular telecommunications network using the short message service (SMS)
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Message storage or retrieval : Privacy, lock-out, or authentication)

Patent 5577104: Method for system and message activation based on distinctive ringing
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Including infra-red link with landline telephone network)

Patent 5577105: Telephone call routing and switching techniques for data communications
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Terminal interface circuitry : Two or more calls)

Patent 5577106: Communication apparatus for use with public telephone network
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : By voice frequency signal (e.g., tone code) : Having remote database (e.g., videotex system))

Patent 5577107: Communication terminal apparatus for displaying whether any of a plurality of other communication terminal apparatuses is receiving an
(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 5577108: Information distribution system with self-contained programmable automatic interface unit
(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 : By voice frequency signal (e.g., tone code) : Having remote database (e.g., videotex system))

Patent 5577109: Pre-paid card system and method
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call charge metering or monitoring : Calling card : Pre-paid calling account or card : Line powered)

Patent 5577110: Access to capabilities of other telephone stations
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service profile (e.g., calling service) : Creation of service (e.g., using object oriented programming, primitive, function) : Of specific equipment)

Patent 5577111: Camp-on communication managing method and apparatus
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Repetitive call attempts (e.g., camp-on-busy, retry) : Ringing signal (e.g. having a predetermined cadence or distinctive ring))

Patent 5577112: Telephony system with supervisory management center and parameter testing with alerts
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Call distribution to operator : Automatic call distributor (ACD) system : Reporting status (e.g., supervisory reporting) : Using register-sender)

Patent 5577113: Apparatus and method for virtual private telephone line with automatic ring down
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Secretarial or answering service)

Patent 5577114: Subscriber line control apparatus to concurrently detect change in line state for subscriber lines and determine validity of timer device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Using line or loop condition detection (e.g., line circuit) : Relayless : By scanning)

Patent 5577115: Customer premise equipment interface
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Network interface device (NLD) : Circuitry to provide ringing current supply)

Patent 5577116: Apparatus and method for echo characterization of a communication channel
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : ECHO CANCELLATION OR SUPPRESSION : Using digital signal processing : Frequency domain analysis : With training sequence)

Patent 5577117: Methods and apparatus for estimating and adjusting the frequency response of telecommunications channels
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMISSION LINE CONDITIONING : Network interface device (NLD))

Patent 5577118: Telephone-terminal combination with plural keyboards
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Housing or housing component : Display on telephone base : Having plunger and lever linkage)

Patent 5577119: Tension resisting bracket for telephone handsets
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Housing or housing component : Protective structure : Of cord or connector : Rotatable mechanism (e.g., hinge))

Patent 5577120: Method and apparatus for restrospectively identifying an individual who had engaged in a commercial or retail transaction or the like
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Secure transaction (e.g., EFT/POS) : Having printing detail (e.g., verification of mark))

Patent 5577121: Transaction system for integrated circuit cards
(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) : Including authentication :)

Patent 5577122: Secure communication of information
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Having particular key generator)

Patent 5577123: Public-key cryptographic apparatus handling ciphertext by public-key
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5577124: Multi-purpose high speed cryptographically secure sequence generator based on zeta-one-way functions
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Having particular key generator : Nonlinear (e.g., pseudorandom) : By public key method)

Patent 5577125: Graphical manipulation of encryption
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : BY MODIFYING OPTICAL IMAGE (E.G., TRANSMISSIVE OVERLAY) : Including particular structure or housing (e.g., display, keyboard))

Patent 5577126: Overload protection circuit for transducers
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : MONITORING/MEASURING OF AUDIO DEVICES : Loudspeaker operation : Stereo earphone)

Patent 5577127: System for rapid convergence of an adaptive filter in the generation of a time variant signal for cancellation of a primary signal
(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 5577128: Audio distribution system with controllable volume override
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ONE-WAY AUDIO SIGNAL PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION : Multiple channel : With switching : Device for manipulation)

Patent 5577129: Amplifier circuit for electret condenser microphone
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CIRCUITRY COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC TYPE MICROPHONE OR LOUDSPEAKER : With electrostatic microphone : Including feedback)

Patent 5577130: Method and apparatus for determining the distance between an image and an object
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Range or distance measuring : License plate)

Patent 5577131: Device for segmenting textured images and image segmentation system comprising such a device
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : For setting a threshold)

Patent 5577132: Image coding/decoding device
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Predictive coding : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5577134: Method and apparatus for encoding a segmented image without loss of information
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Pyramid, hierarchy, or tree structure : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5577135: Handwriting signal processing front-end for handwriting recognizers
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Quantization : Vector quantization : With a multilevel classifier)

Patent 5577136: Image processing apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Variable threshold, gain, or slice level : Minimize jaggedness in edges (e.g., anti-aliasing))

Patent 5577137: Optical chemical sensor and method using same employing a multiplicity of fluorophores contained in the free volume of a polymeric optical
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE SENSOR : Electro-optic)

Patent 5577138: Integrated-circuit optical network unit
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5577139: Integrated-circuit optical network unit
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5577140: Optical coupling with electric field rotation
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Evanescent wave coupling)

Patent 5577141: Two-dimensional segmentation mode tapering for integrated optic waveguides
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Tapered coupler : Directional coupler)

Patent 5577142: Optical fiber transmitting and receiving communications device
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Multiport coupler using reflective surface : Directional coupler)

Patent 5577143: Multi channel connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Lens-shaped ferrule :)

Patent 5577144: Fiber optic connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5577145: Optical connector including split sleeve secured in expanded state
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Structure rearward of optical fiber end face to secure additional fiber or cable layers)

Patent 5577146: Optical connectors
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 5577147: Magnetically locatable optical fiber cables containing integrated magnetic marker materials
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With armoring)

Patent 5577148: Laser scanning apparatus with interactive optical signal transmitting unit
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Ribbon cable)

Patent 5577149: Fiber optic polishing fixture
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Thin film optical waveguide)

Patent 5577150: Method and tool for accessing optical fibers within a buffer tube
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Thin film optical waveguide)

Patent 5577151: Optical fiber splice tray and cover
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5577152: Motor assembly
(ELECTRICITY: MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS : CLOSED LOOP SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DC MOTOR WITH COMMUTATOR : Field control, or field and armature control, by analog (only) circuitry : By pulse width or duty cycle modification :)

Patent 5577153: High frequency control circuit for DC motors, particularly for washing machines
(ELECTRICITY: MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS : CLOSED LOOP SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DC MOTOR WITH COMMUTATOR : Armature control by digital or combined analog and digital circuitry : By pulse width or duty cycle modification : With variable impedance)

Patent 5577154: Radio controlled model control system with nonlinear trigger-to-controller-output response
(ELECTRICITY: MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS : CLOSED LOOP SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DC MOTOR WITH COMMUTATOR : Armature control by digital or combined analog and digital circuitry : By pulse width or duty cycle modification : With variable impedance)

Patent 5577155: Rectifier based motor speed/brake control
(ELECTRICITY: MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS : OPEN LOOP SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DC MOTOR WITH COMMUTATOR : Analog armature control : With plural selectable speeds (e.g., with manual switch, potentiometer : By selecting impedance :)

Patent 5577156: Device for heating and vaporizing a vaporizable module
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Vaporizer : With disposable evaporant cartridge or container : With crucible)

Patent 5577157: Optical processing furnace with quartz muffle and diffuser plate
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Radiant heater : With chamber : Lamp banks movable relative to stationary work during use)

Patent 5577158: Capacitive leakage current cancellation for heating panel
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Radiant heater : Radiant extended surface type heater : With exposed radiant heating element : Linear heating element aligned with reflector axis)

Patent 5577159: Time-frequency interpolation with application to low rate speech coding
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Specialized information :)

Patent 5577160: Speech analysis apparatus for extracting glottal source parameters and formant parameters
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Specialized information : Formant : Voiced or unvoiced)

Patent 5577161: Noise reduction method and filter for implementing the method particularly useful in telephone communications systems
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Noise : Excitation patterns)

Patent 5577162: Dynamic programming matching system for speech recognition
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Neural network : Post-transmission)

Patent 5577163: System for recognizing or counting spoken itemized expressions
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Detect speech in noise : Post-transmission)

Patent 5577164: Incorrect voice command recognition prevention and recovery processing method and apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Speech controlled system : Specialized models)

Patent 5577165: Speech dialogue system for facilitating improved human-computer interaction
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Speech controlled system : Specialized models)

Patent 5577166: Method and apparatus for classifying patterns by use of neural network
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : Classification or recognition :)

Patent 5577167: Method of a machine that learns
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : ADAPTIVE SYSTEM : Genetic algorithm and genetic programming system)

Patent 5577168: Beacon based packetized cellular system with real-time processing
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Overlapping cells : Based on priority)

Patent 5577169: Fuzzy logic entity behavior profiler
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Knowledge representation and reasoning technique : Reasoning under uncertainty (e.g., fuzzy logic) : Having specific pattern matching or control technique)

Patent 5577170: Generation of typefaces on high resolution output devices
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Character or font : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5577171: Figure pattern generating apparatus for detecting pattern defects
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Emulation or plural modes : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5577172: High-capacity protocol for packet-based networks
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5577173: System and method of printer banding
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Page or frame memory : Mechanical arrangement for forming a printing surface)

Patent 5577174: Video data processing apparatus and method for smoothly intersecting images
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 5577175: 3-dimensional animation generating apparatus and a method for generating a 3-dimensional animation
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5577176: Method and apparatus for displaying a cursor along a two dimensional representation of a computer generated three dimensional surface
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5577177: Apparatus and methods for creating and using portable fonts
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Character generating : Character geometry processing : Character generation using control points or hints : Scrolling)

Patent 5577178: Neural network for color translations
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color bit data modification or conversion : Color space transformation (e.g., RGB to YUV) : Plural look up tables)

Patent 5577179: Image editing system
(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 5577180: Zone data streaming for 3-dimensional video environment
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Augmented reality (real-time))

Patent 5577181: Method for autonomous determination of tie points in imagery
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : Registering or aligning multiple images to one another : Where the object is a character, word, or text)

Patent 5577182: Image processing apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Rotation : Image based (addressing) : By arbitrary angle : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 5577183: Printer system that stores compressed font glyphs in data blocks and decompressed glyphs in each data block together using same
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5577184: Character pattern output apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Character generating : Alteration of stored font : Scaling : Scrolling)

Patent 5577185: Computerized puzzle gaming method and apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 5577186: Apparatus and method for providing a generic computerized multimedia tutorial interface for training a user on multiple applications
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 5577187: Method and system for tiling windows based on previous position and size
(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) : Overlap control : Tiling or split pane :)

Patent 5577188: Method to provide for virtual screen overlay
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : For plural users or sites (e.g., network) : Interface customization or adaption (e.g., client server) : Based on stored usage or user profile (e.g., frequency of use, cookies) : Hierarchical)

Patent 5577189: Method of establishing constraints between graphical elements
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Layout modification (e.g., move or resize) : Resizing (e.g., scaling) : Viewing lower priority windows (e.g., overlapped windows))

Patent 5577190: Media editing system with adjustable source material compression
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 5577191: System and method for digital video editing and publishing, using intraframe-only video data in intermediate steps
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : CRT having tracking capability)

Patent 5577192: Frame register switching for a video processor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Integrated circuit (e.g., single chip semiconductor device) : Pipeline processors)

Patent 5577193: Multiple data registers and addressing technique therefore for block/flash writing main memory of a DRAM/VRAM
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Addressing : Page mode : Address translation (e.g., between virtual and physical addresses))

Patent 5577194: Method of managing defects in flash disk memories
(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 : Isolating failed storage location (e.g., sector remapping) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5577195: Semiconductor data storage device with means for protecting data upon external power supply connection and disconnection
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : State recovery (i.e., process or data file) : With power supply status monitoring : Reexecuting single instruction or bus cycle)

Patent 5577196: Intelligent digital signal hitless protection switch
(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 5577197: Test system for testing electronic transaction processing services at a common carrier network switch
(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 access structure : Substituted emulative component (e.g., emulator microprocessor) : Reexecuting single instruction or bus cycle)

Patent 5577198: Test method as well as a converter, a test set, and a test-program module therefor
(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 : Derived from analysis (e.g., of a specification or by stimulation) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5577199: Majority circuit, a controller and a majority LSI
(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) : Test sequence at power-up or initialization)

Patent 5577200: Method and apparatus for loading and storing misaligned data on an out-of-order execution computer system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : State error (i.e., content of instruction, data, or message) : State out of sequence : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5577201: Diagnostic protocol and display system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5577202: Message handling system for automated gateway between first and second handling systems wherein first envelope is added to a second envelope
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Demand based messaging :)

Patent 5577203: Video processing methods
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : First in first out (i.e., FIFO) : Character memory)

Patent 5577204: Parallel processing computer system interconnections utilizing unidirectional communication links with separate request and response
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Path selecting switch : Crossbar : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5577205: Chassis for a multiple computer system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5577206: System for physical layer controllers for performing automatic hardware based scrubbing of input and output dirty flags for updating system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING : Reconfiguring :)

Patent 5577207: System and method for connecting SCSI units spaced at distance which is greater than the standard maximum length value of the SCSI protocol
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Network resources access controlling)

Patent 5577208: "Multimedia" intercommunication between workstations having auxiliary unit directly connected to output of workstation and input to display
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 5577209: Apparatus and method for providing multi-level security for communication among computers and terminals on a network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5577210: Remote booting of an operating system by a network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : REMOTE DATA ACCESSING : Accessing a remote server :)

Patent 5577211: System and method using chained structure queues for ordering of message delivery between connected nodes wherein unsuccessful message portion
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating :)

Patent 5577212: Method for reporting file write status in a shared file system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING VIA SHARED MEMORY : Plural shared memories :)

Patent 5577213: Multi-device adapter card for computer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Peripheral adapting)

Patent 5577214: Programmable hold delay
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5577215: Data transmission circuit for digital signal processor chip and method therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Path selecting switch : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA))

Patent 5577216: Controlling process for a controlling apparatus having a CPU and special function units
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : ARCHITECTURE BASED INSTRUCTION PROCESSING : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control)

Patent 5577217: Method and apparatus for a branch target buffer with shared branch pattern tables for associated branch predictions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : ARCHITECTURE BASED INSTRUCTION PROCESSING : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control)

Patent 5577218: Memory access control method wherein block access is performed as a sequential access to an address updated by incrementation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5577219: Method and apparatus for preforming memory segment limit violation checks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Slip control, misaligning, boundary alignment : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5577220: Method for saving and restoring the state of a CPU executing code in protected mode including estimating the value of the page table base
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Patent 5577221: Method and device for expanding ROM capacity
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Virtual machine memory addressing)

Patent 5577222: System for asynchronously duplexing remote data by sending DASD data grouped as a unit periodically established by checkpoint based upon the
(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 5577223: Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) with cache and tag
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5577224: Method and system for caching data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5577225: Data cache memory internal circuitry for reducing wait states
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5577226: Method and system for coherently caching I/O devices across a network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Arrayed (e.g., RAIDs))

Patent 5577227: Method for decreasing penalty resulting from a cache miss in multi-level cache system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Hierarchical caches :)

Patent 5577228: Digital circuit for performing multicycle addressing in a digital memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Cache pipelining : No-cache flags)

Patent 5577229: Computer system and method for pipelined transfer of data between modules utilizing a shared memory and a pipeline having a plurality of
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Caching)

Patent 5577230: Apparatus and method for computer processing using an enhanced Harvard architecture utilizing dual memory buses and the arbitration for
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Simultaneous access regulation : Coherency)

Patent 5577231: Storage access authorization controls in a computer system using dynamic translation of large addresses
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Of instruction : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))

Patent 5577232: Method and apparatus for allowing computer circuitry to function with updated versions of computer software
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE UPGRADING OR UPDATING : Plural version management : Remote)

 

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