Patents 5596463 - 5596717

 

 

Patent 5596463: Recording/reproduction apparatus with an integrated inductive write, magnetoresistive read head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Head urging detail)

Patent 5596464: Locking assembly for a lid member of a tape cassette
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : Pressure element)

Patent 5596465: Overcurrent protection circuit for a dc-to-dc converter
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Voltage regulator protective circuits : Shunt connected capacitors)

Patent 5596466: Intelligent, isolated half-bridge power module
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Voltage regulator protective circuits : Shunt connected capacitors)

Patent 5596467: Electrical energy-transforming equipment
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transformer protection : Transformer with structurally combined protective device : Bimetallic element)

Patent 5596468: Transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS)
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Load shunting by fault responsive means (e.g., crowbar circuit) : Voltage responsive : With more than two wires)

Patent 5596469: Apparatus for limiting high current electrical faults in distribution networks by use of superconducting excitation in transverse flux
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Impedance insertion : Current responsive)

Patent 5596470: Fault current protection circuit for an auxiliary device in a digital telephone system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : Overvoltage : Including P-N junction (e.g., a diode, a zener diode, or transistor) : With communication means between disconnect points)

Patent 5596471: Adjustable undervoltage trip fault interrupt circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : Undervoltage : Protection for thyristor)

Patent 5596472: Process for controlling an overcurrent tripping device of a high-speed d.c. circuit-breaker
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Transformer sensor (i.e., toroidal current sensor) : Protection for thyristor)

Patent 5596473: Electrical switches with current protection interfaced with a remote station and a portable local unit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : With time delay protective means : With multiple timing characteristics : With multiple timing characteristics (e.g., short, long))

Patent 5596474: Power protection circuitry for a semiconductor integrated circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 5596475: Protector device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Surge prevention (e.g., choke coil) : In communication systems : With multiple timing characteristics (e.g., short, long))

Patent 5596476: Surge arrester with a mtal oxide resistor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Current limiting material in discharge path : Nonlinear material (e.g., valve type) : With multiple timing characteristics (e.g., short, long))

Patent 5596477: Contactless signaling device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Temperature indicating instrument)

Patent 5596478: Apparatus for neutralizing charged body
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISCHARGING OR PREVENTING ACCUMULATION OF ELECTRIC CHARGE (E.G., STATIC ELECTRICITY) : For relays or solenoids)

Patent 5596479: Power surge protector
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electrical power distribution systems and devices : Electrical service distribution box : With switch : With removable or plug-in connection)

Patent 5596480: Split rotatable keyboard
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including keyboard support : Fluid)

Patent 5596481: Integrated ergonomic palm rest for notebook computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5596482: Stowable, pivotally attached palm rest and handle for a notebook computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5596483: Silent air cooled computer having a hard disk drive with an acoustic shield and a heat sink arranged exterior to the drive
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5596484: Mounting device for mounting a small electronic device in a space for a larger electronic device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Disk drive support : With plug-in circuit breakers)

Patent 5596485: Plastic packaged integrated circuit with heat spreader
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : With cooling fins : Change of physical state)

Patent 5596486: Hermetically sealed memory or PC card unit having a frame, header and covers in bonded engagement
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Module : With printed circuit boards : IC card or card member : Selective connections)

Patent 5596487: Apparatus for RF shielding radio circuitry
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Radio type : With particular insulation)

Patent 5596489: Capacitive transformer having a switch responsive to clock signals
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With voltage division by storage type impedance (i.e., V out) : Including semiconductor means)

Patent 5596490: Converter circuit for generating direct current with selectable polarity
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to selectively provide D.C. of either polarity : Including semiconductor means)

Patent 5596491: High voltage power supply for a helmet mounted display device
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Including semiconductor means)

Patent 5596492: Method and apparatus for de-centralized signal frequency restoration in a distributed UPS system
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For inverter : With electron tube or valve control means in the line circuit)

Patent 5596493: Method for classifying sale amount characteristics, method for predicting sale volume, method for ordering for restocking, system for
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Operations research : Market analysis, demand forecasting or surveying : Staff scheduling or task assignment)

Patent 5596494: Method and apparatus for acquiring digital maps
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Earth science :)

Patent 5596495: Gearshift controller for automatic transmission
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Transmission control : Vehicle equipment position control (e.g., seat, mirror, door, window, headrest, or headlamp))

Patent 5596496: Vibration sensing and diagnostic system for transmission assembly
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication : Having image processing)

Patent 5596497: Control circuit for vehicle safety device
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Control of vehicle safety devices (e.g., airbag, seat-belt, etc.) : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 5596498: Hydraulic steering arrangement for vehicles
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Steering control : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 5596499: Control law mode switching between rate command and attitude command control systems
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Aeronautical vehicle : Flight condition indicating system : Spacecraft or satellite)

Patent 5596500: Map reading system for indicating a user's position on a published map with a global position system receiver and a database
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : Using Global Positioning System (GPS) : Having variable map scale)

Patent 5596501: System for dispensing fuel at remote locations, and method of operating same
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : FOR COST/PRICE : Fluid : Specialized function performed)

Patent 5596502: Computer system including means for decision support scheduling
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Probability determination or handicapping)

Patent 5596503: Process for making a doll's head looking like the head of a living person
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Three-dimensional product forming : Defect analysis or recognition)

Patent 5596504: Apparatus and method for layered modeling of intended objects represented in STL format and adaptive slicing thereof
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Three-dimensional product forming : Rapid prototyping (e.g., layer-by-layer, material deposition) : Stereolithography :)

Patent 5596505: Estimation of pin-to-pin timing for compiled blocks
(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 5596506: Method of fabricating IC chips with equation estimated peak crosstalk voltages being less than noise margin
(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) :)

Patent 5596507: Method and apparatus for predictive maintenance of HVACR systems
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Mechanical control system : HVAC control : Of fuel)

Patent 5596508: High resolution measurement of a thickness using ultrasound
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Dimensional determination : Thickness or width : By ultrasonic : Odometer)

Patent 5596509: Passive infrared bullet detection and tracking
(REGISTERS : ORDNANCE OR WEAPON SYSTEMS COMPUTER : With target tracking means : Compensating for weapon movement (e.g., tilt))

Patent 5596510: Table-based linear interpolation for color correction system and method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Color correction : With memory for storage of conversion data : With plural sensors)

Patent 5596511: Computing method and apparatus for a many-body problem
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Mechanical measurement system : Force or torque measurement : Radiant energy (e.g., X-ray, infrared, laser))

Patent 5596512: Method of determining the condition of a back-up battery for a real time clock
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Power parameter : Battery monitoring : Including communication means)

Patent 5596513: Method and apparatus for estimating internal brake energy
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Temperature measuring system : Quantitative determination by weight)

Patent 5596514: Electronic control system for a heating apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Specific application of control based on elapsed time : For heating or cooling)

Patent 5596515: Microprocessor control circuit with inverted reset and extendable runtime
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Chemical process control or monitoring system : Control of combustion or heating apparatus (e.g., kiln, furnace, autoclave, burner, combusion system) : Of fuel)

Patent 5596516: Code sequence generator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Random number generation : Linear feedback shift register :)

Patent 5596517: Method and arrangement for transformation of signals from a frequency to a time domain
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Transform : Discrete Cosine Transform (i.e., DCT) : Equalizer)

Patent 5596518: Orthogonal transform processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Transform : Discrete Cosine Transform (i.e., DCT) : Equalizer)

Patent 5596519: Iterative division apparatus, system and method employing left most one's detection and left most one's detection with exclusive OR
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Division : Binary : Repeated subtraction : Multiple digit)

Patent 5596520: CMOS full adder circuit with pair of carry signal lines
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Addition/subtraction : Binary : Parallel : Carry-ripple : Feedback)

Patent 5596521: Semiconductor memory with built-in cache
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 5596522: Homogeneous compositions of microcrystalline semiconductor material, semiconductor devices and directly overwritable memory elements
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : RADIANT ENERGY : Amorphous : Diodes)

Patent 5596523: Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory with an array of one-transistor memory cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Semiconductive : Insulated gate devices : Biax)

Patent 5596524: CMOS memory cell with gate oxide of both NMOS and PMOS transistors as tunneling window for program and erase
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Extended floating gate : Rectangular bars)

Patent 5596525: Memory cell of nonvolatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Logic connection (e.g., NAND string) : Weak inversion injection)

Patent 5596526: Non-volatile memory system of multi-level transistor cells and methods using same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Logic connection (e.g., NAND string) : Weak inversion injection)

Patent 5596527: Electrically alterable n-bit per cell non-volatile memory with reference cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Multiple values (e.g., analog) : Overlays)

Patent 5596528: Method of using source bias to raise threshold voltages and/or to compact threshold voltages
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Threshold setting (e.g., conditioning) : Verify signal)

Patent 5596529: Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Tunnel programming : Verify signal)

Patent 5596530: Flash EPROM with block erase flags for over-erase protection
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Over erasure :)

Patent 5596531: Method for decreasing the discharge time of a flash EPROM cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Nonsubstrate discharge :)

Patent 5596532: Flash EEPROM self-adaptive voltage generation circuit operative within a continuous voltage source range
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Logic connection (e.g., NAND string))

Patent 5596533: Method and apparatus for reading/writing data from/into semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Simultaneous operations (e.g., read/write) : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5596534: Circuit including DRAM and voltage regulator, and method of increasing speed of operation of a DRAM
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including reference or bias voltage generator : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5596535: Semiconductor storage device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5596536: Redundancy circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5596537: Semiconductor device test circuit having test enable circuitry and test mode-entry circuitry
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5596538: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5596539: Method and apparatus for a low power self-timed memory control system
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Differential sensing : Magnetic : Reference or dummy element :)

Patent 5596540: Serial to parallel and parallel to serial architecture for a RAM based FIFO memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Serial read/write : Holographic)

Patent 5596541: Synchronous dynamic random access memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 5596542: Semiconductor memory device having dual word line configuration
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 5596543: Semiconductor memory device including circuitry for activating and deactivating a word line within a single RAS cycle
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 5596544: Very large scale integrated planar read only memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Transition detection : Magnetic)

Patent 5596545: Semiconductor memory device with internal self-refreshing
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Counting : Page memories)

Patent 5596546: Spatially distributed signal sampling method
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Signal analysis and/or correction : Amplitude : Inverse filters)

Patent 5596547: Prestack seismic migration
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Signal analysis and/or correction : Timing correction : Dynamic timing correction :)

Patent 5596548: Seismic imaging using wave equation extrapolation
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Signal analysis and/or correction : Particular source-receiver array : For weathering layer)

Patent 5596549: Side look sonar apparatus and method
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Side scanning or contour mapping sonar systems : Linear valve control)

Patent 5596550: Low cost shading for wide sonar beams
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : With beam steering, scanning, or focussing : Linear modulation (e.g., sawtooth))

Patent 5596551: Watch comprising an arrangement for detecting the direction of the terrestrial magnetic north
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : COMBINED WITH DISPARATE DEVICE : Electrical device)

Patent 5596552: Circuit for resetting time of timer
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PLURAL TIMEPIECE SYSTEM OR SYSTEM DEVICE (E.G., PRIMARY OR SECONDARY CLOCKS) : With wireless synchronization : With jumper spring)

Patent 5596553: Digital sundial
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CHRONOLOGICAL : With mechanical or electromechanical driven display : Optical : With significant winding or setting)

Patent 5596554: Set operation in a timepiece having an electrooptical display
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CHRONOLOGICAL : With electro-optical display : Hand and dial)

Patent 5596555: Magnetooptical recording medium having magnetic layers that satisfy predetermined coercive force relationships, and recording/reproduction
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Specific detail of recording medium : Specific detail of layer (e.g., bias or initializing layers, etc.) : Plural magnetic layers (e.g., recording and reproducing layers) : Exchange-coupling magnetization layer : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 5596556: Linear displacement and support apparatus for use in a cartridge handling system
(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 library system : Plural media are discs stored in cartridges : Picker support structure (i.e., mechanism for moving picker) : Of carousel library system)

Patent 5596557: Disc skew detecting apparatus using two skew detectors arranged along the reproduced track
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Means to compensate for defect or abnormal condition : Servo loop gain/switching control)

Patent 5596558: Data reproducing apparatus with controlled comparator for reducing connection error of main data with corresponding error correction
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Having abnormal condition indicating : System disturbance : Defect)

Patent 5596559: Information reproducing apparatus for reproducing digital information by self-clock scheme
(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 : Within a frequency band : Having location identification information)

Patent 5596560: Data playback device with verification of data output by calculating device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Including static memory accessing : Including static memory fill level monitoring or controlling : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside)

Patent 5596561: Shifting device and loading device for disc-shaped recording medium
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Capable of only accepting unprotected insertable single optical medium : Loading of optical medium : Surface loading (e.g., rollers) : Having non-cylindrical roller : Movable guide)

Patent 5596562: Controlling method and apparatus for supporting hard disk and/or CD-ROM drives through the PCMCIA interface
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA) : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5596563: Both-sides playing optical disc player
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Having power driven optical transducer assembly : Single optical transducer plays both sides of disc record : Voice coil)

Patent 5596564: Information recording medium and apparatus and method for recording and reproducing information
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Fast, slow, or stop reproducing : Track searching : Disc :)

Patent 5596565: Method and apparatus for recording MPEG-compressed video data and compressed audio data on a disk
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Track data format/layout : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5596566: Optical disk cartridge having disk thickness sample plate
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Disk cartridge : Disc cartridge case or jacket : Optical storage disc contact structure on turntable surface)

Patent 5596567: Wireless battery charging system
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : MEANS TO IDENTIFY CELL OR BATTERY TYPE : Vehicle battery charging)

Patent 5596568: Apparatus for protecting a telecommunications network from false alarm conditions due to T1 line signal interruption
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Loopback : Having a dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5596569: Telecommunications switch with improved redundancy
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a switching system : Walsh functions)

Patent 5596570: System and method for simulating interference received by subscriber units in a spread spectrum communication network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Determination of communication parameters : Having dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5596571: CDMA radiotelephone having optimized slotted mode and long code operation
(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 5596572: System for coordinating connection requests
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5596573: Transfer of voice messages
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Assembly or disassembly of messages having address headers : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 5596574: Method and apparatus for synchronizing data transmission with on-demand links of a network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Particular switching network arrangement)

Patent 5596575: Automatic network speed adapter
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Assignment of variable bandwidth or time period for transmission or reception : Conversion between signaling protocols)

Patent 5596576: Systems and methods for sharing of resources
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Polling : Passing a signal identifying the idle or busy state of a channel (e.g., token passing) : Using weighted back-off timing)

Patent 5596577: Method and system for providing access by secondary stations to a shared transmission medium
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Polling : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5596578: Time division multiplexing data transfer system for digital audio data distribution
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Bus switch : Having plural buses : Using multiple antennas at a station)

Patent 5596579: High performance machine for switched communications in a heterogeneous data processing network gateway
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : APPLICATION PROGRAM INTERFACE (API) : Device driver configuration)

Patent 5596580: Access to transmit on a message priority basis
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Polling : Passing a signal identifying the idle or busy state of a channel (e.g., token passing) : On bus : On ring or loop : Including priority resolution : Ring or loop forms backbone for interconnecting other networks)

Patent 5596581: Recording and reproducing an MPEG information signal using tagged timing information
(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 5596582: AFC in OFDM modulation by shift of a window along a reception sample sequence
(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 5596583: Test circuitry, systems and methods
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 5596584: Single clock scan latch
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Scan path testing (e.g., level sensitive scan design (LSSD)) : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 5596585: Performance driven BIST technique
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Built-in testing circuit (BILBO) : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5596586: Failure simulation method
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Device response compared to expected fault-free response : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5596587: Method and apparatus for preparing in-circuit test vectors
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Including test pattern generator : Random pattern generation (includes pseudorandom pattern) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5596588: Multiplex transmission method
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Request for retransmission : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5596589: Method and apparatus for encoding and decoding error correction codes in a radio communication system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Look-up table encoding or decoding : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 5596590: Beam diverting shutter for a laser beam
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Q-switch : Mechanical :)

Patent 5596591: Gain-guided type laser diode
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : With saturable absorption layer)

Patent 5596592: Semiconductor laser device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : With saturable absorption layer)

Patent 5596593: Orthogonal RFDC transverse excited gas laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR PUMPING MEANS : Electrical : Having particular electrode structure : Traveling wave)

Patent 5596594: Laser oscillator
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Folded cavity : Having particular electrode structure)

Patent 5596595: Current and heat spreading transparent layers for surface-emitting lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Distributed feedback : Having a ring configuration)

Patent 5596596: Narrow band excimer laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Specified cavity component : Grating : Hollow electrode)

Patent 5596597: Laser oscillator with stabilized pointing
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Mirror support or alignment structure : Polarizer)

Patent 5596598: Electric melting device
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Electrode : Composite (e.g., water cooled body with carbon tip) : With means to join sections)

Patent 5596599: Spread spectrum receiving apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : Receiver : Having specific code synchronization :)

Patent 5596600: Standalone canceller of narrow band interference for spread spectrum receivers
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : Receiver : Multi-receiver or interference cancellation :)

Patent 5596601: Method and apparatus for spread spectrum code pulse position modulation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : End-to-end transmission system : Having matched-filter-type receiver :)

Patent 5596602: Data compression rate control method and apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Automatic)

Patent 5596603: Device for wireless transmission of digital data, in particular of audio data, by infrared light in headphones
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE CODE MODULATION : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 5596604: Multicarrier modulation transmission system with variable delay
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Plural channels for transmission of a single pulse train : Single bit (delta))

Patent 5596605: Radio receiver for use in the reception of digital multiplexing signals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Carrier recovery circuit or carrier tracking : Quaternary)

Patent 5596606: Synchronous detector and methods for synchronous detection
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Phase locked loop : Quaternary)

Patent 5596607: Method and an arrangement of estimating transmitted symbols at a receiver in digital signal transmission
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5596608: Fading distortion compensation method and circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Correlative or matched filter)

Patent 5596609: Parallel cascaded integrator-comb filter
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : By filtering (e.g., digital) : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5596610: Delay stage circuitry for a ring oscillator
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5596611: Medical isotope production reactor
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : NUCLEAR TRANSMUTATION (E.G., BY MEANS OF PARTICLE OR WAVE ENERGY) : By neutron bombardment : With reaction product treatment (e.g., recovery, separation) : Formation of plutonium isotopes)

Patent 5596612: Testing arrangement for materials testing, particularly in a pressurized-water reactor
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : TESTING, SENSING, MEASURING, OR DETECTING A FISSION REACTOR CONDITION : Temperature reactivity control)

Patent 5596613: Pressure suppression containment system for boiling water reactor
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR PROTECTION OR DAMAGE PREVENTION : Pressure suppression and relief : In the form of heated water or steam)

Patent 5596614: Method and circuitry for aligning the phase of high-speed clocks in telecommunications systems
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5596615: Fuel assembly for nuclear reactor and manufacturing method thereof
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : FUEL COMPONENT STRUCTURE : Plural fuel segments or elements : In pack or bundle : Including grid : Including getter layer or barrier layer)

Patent 5596616: Burst address sequence generator for addressing static random-access-memory devices
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Particular output circuit : Multiplication or division by a fraction)

Patent 5596617: Feedback shift register for generating digital signals representing series of pseudo-random numbers
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SHIFT REGISTER : Particular input circuit : Including logic circuit : Power failure)

Patent 5596618: Exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method using the same
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Lithography : With gap fluid handling)

Patent 5596619: Method and apparatus for conformal radiation therapy
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Irradiating : Therapy : Pipe crawler)

Patent 5596620: X-ray based extensometry device for radiography
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis : Spatial energy dispersion : Monochromator or focusing device : Goniometer)

Patent 5596621: High-voltage plug for an X-ray tube
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Electron tube : With movable target : Temperature modification : With cooling fluid :)

Patent 5596622: Method and system for extending the service life of an x-ray tube
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE SUPPORT : Source cooling : With mobile support)

Patent 5596623: Testing and complaint accepting communication unit
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Testing of subscriber loop or terminal : Terminal arrangement to enable remote testing (e.g., testing interface) : Noise)

Patent 5596624: Method and apparatus for providing increased access to a local communication network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Registration : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail)

Patent 5596625: Method for routing emergency calls during busy interface channel conditions
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Emergency or alarm communication : Location monitoring :)

Patent 5596626: Cordless telephone set with a battery and a battery charger and having a power supply line setting unit for establishing a power supply line for
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Including private cordless extension system : Specific paging technique)

Patent 5596627: Call screening method using selective call acceptance
(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.) : Recording voice message from non subscriber caller : Determining fault location)

Patent 5596628: Method and apparatus for initiating loading of software in a personal computer in response to an incoming signal
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Switching between different terminal types (e.g., voice/data switch) : Among at least three terminal types : Recording voice message from non subscriber caller)

Patent 5596629: Data transmission over a communication line
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : Transmission scheme : Voice mode)

Patent 5596630: Anti-stuffing lead-in-chute on coin acceptor for payphone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH CHECK OPERATED CONTROL (E.G., PAYSTATION) : Fraud or interference prevention : Information message notification at paystation)

Patent 5596631: Station controller for distributed single line PABX
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : POLYSTATION LINE SYSTEM (I.E., PARTY LINE) : With central power source)

Patent 5596632: Message-based interface for phone fraud system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CALL OR TERMINAL ACCESS ALARM OR CONTROL : Fraud or improper use mitigating or indication (e.g., "blue box", "black box") : Lockout)

Patent 5596633: Charger/detector for cordless telephones
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Locating using diverse technology (e.g., using infrared badge, sensor, card reader) : Detecting presence or absence of party or object : Of specific equipment)

Patent 5596634: Telecommunications system for dynamically selecting conversation topics having an automatic call-back feature
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Reserved call (e.g., return call, call back, scheduled call, reestablished call) : Ringing signal (e.g. having a predetermined cadence or distinctive ring))

Patent 5596635: Multi-stage teleconferencing system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Conferencing : Detecting presence or absence of party or object)

Patent 5596636: Tee time scheduling device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Abbreviated dialing or direct call (e.g., hot line) : Secretarial or answering service)

Patent 5596637: Power dissipation manager circuit for an interface device feeding a subscriber telephone line
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Circuitry to provide a coder and decoder function : Suppression (e.g., antisidetone))

Patent 5596638: 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 5596639: CD-PROM
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Usage protection of distributed data files : Usage or charge determination :)

Patent 5596640: Digital image forming apparatus with data conversion
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : FACSIMILE CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling))

Patent 5596641: Authentication method for mobile communications
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : CELLULAR TELEPHONE CRYPTOGRAPHIC AUTHENTICATION : Visiting center : Including addressed decoder control signal)

Patent 5596642: Network settlement performed on consolidated information
(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) : Balancing account :)

Patent 5596643: Network settlement performed on consolidated information
(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) : Balancing account :)

Patent 5596644: Method and apparatus for efficient presentation of high-quality three-dimensional audio
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Pseudo stereophonic : AM or both AM and angle final modulation)

Patent 5596645: Sound image localization control device for controlling sound image localization of plural sounds independently of each other
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Pseudo stereophonic : AM or both AM and angle final modulation)

Patent 5596646: Audio tape saturation simulator
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SOUND EFFECTS : Testing of hearing aids)

Patent 5596647: Integrated video and audio signal distribution system and method for use on commercial aircraft and other vehicles
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ONE-WAY AUDIO SIGNAL PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION : Counterwave generation control path)

Patent 5596648: Infrared audio transmitter system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ONE-WAY AUDIO SIGNAL PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION : Counterwave generation control path)

Patent 5596649: Sound concentrator for selectively collecting sound and concentrating and transmitting the collected sound
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ONE-WAY AUDIO SIGNAL PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION : Near field : Tonal noise or particular frequency or band)

Patent 5596650: Equalizing circuit for a loudspeaker system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : INCLUDING FREQUENCY CONTROL : Having automatic equalizer circuit : With amplitude control)

Patent 5596651: System and method for electronic volume control of audio signals
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : INCLUDING AMPLITUDE OR VOLUME CONTROL : Having automatic equalizer circuit)

Patent 5596652: System and method for accounting for personnel at a site and system and method for providing personnel with information about an emergency site
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : License plate)

Patent 5596653: Radiation therapy treatment planning system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : Using a fingerprint)

Patent 5596654: Method of determining desired image signal range based on histogram data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : Color correction)

Patent 5596655: Method for finding and classifying scanned information
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : For setting a threshold)

Patent 5596656: Unistrokes for computerized interpretation of handwriting
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Unconstrained handwriting (e.g., cursive) : With separate timing or alignment marks)

Patent 5596657: Method of sorting out candidate characters in character recognition system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Classification : Sequential decision process (e.g., decision tree structure) : With a multilevel classifier : Counting difference pixels)

Patent 5596658: Method for data compression
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Shape, icon, or feature-based compression : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5596659: Preprocessing and postprocessing for vector quantization
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Quantization : Vector quantization : With a multilevel classifier)

Patent 5596660: Compression/reduction method for extracting iconic/symboic information from an image array
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Multilayered image transformations : To change the scale or size of an image)

Patent 5596661: Monolithic optical waveguide filters based on Fourier expansion
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5596662: Multichannel optical connection method for optical fibers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Waveguide to waveguide)

Patent 5596663: Fiber optic module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 5596664: Transmitter module for optical interconnections
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 5596665: Optical module having structure for defining fixing position of sleeve
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 5596666: Illumination system for endoscopes
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Imaging (i.e., with coherent fiber structure and includes shaping, enhancing, and correcting) : For fiber scope (endoscope) : With manipulator : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))

Patent 5596667: Application of phase conjugate optics to optical systems
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5596668: Single mode optical transmission fiber, and method of making the fiber
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5596669: Radiation curable coating composition and coated optical fiber
(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 5596670: Optical fiber cable enclosure
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5596671: Optical waveguide display system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : MISCELLANEOUS : Of waveguide cladding)

Patent 5596672: Method and apparatus for controlling the contact of optical fibers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : MISCELLANEOUS : Of waveguide cladding)

Patent 5596673: Evaporation crucible assembly
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Vaporizer : For metal vapor deposition : With crucible : Pistol-grip type)

Patent 5596674: State machine apparatus and methods for encoding data in serial form and decoding using multiple tables
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Storage or retrieval of data)

Patent 5596675: Method and apparatus for speech encoding, speech decoding, and speech post processing
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Time : Specialized information)

Patent 5596676: Mode-specific method and apparatus for encoding signals containing speech
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Specialized information : Pitch : Voiced or unvoiced :)

Patent 5596677: Methods and apparatus for coding a speech signal using variable order filtering
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Analysis by synthesis : Correlation function)

Patent 5596678: Lost frame concealment
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Noise : Post-transmission : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5596679: Method and system for identifying spoken sounds in continuous speech by comparing classifier outputs
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Specialized equations or comparisons : Post-transmission)

Patent 5596680: Method and apparatus for detecting speech activity using cepstrum vectors
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Voice recognition : Endpoint detection : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5596681: Method of determining an optimal number of neurons contained in hidden layers of a neural network
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning method : Beamforming (e.g., target location, radar))

Patent 5596682: Method and apparatus of automated theorem proving for information processing
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Knowledge representation and reasoning technique : Predicate logic or predicate calculus : Having specific pattern matching or control technique)

Patent 5596683: Teaching control device for manual operations of two industrial robots
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Plural controlled devices or plural nonvision controlling devices : Plural robots : Movable (e.g., rotatable))

Patent 5596684: Anti-aliasing apparatus and method using fast scan-line memory mapping for sampling pixel patterns
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5596685: Ray tracing method and apparatus for projecting rays through an object represented by a set of infinite surfaces
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Hidden line/surface determining :)

Patent 5596686: Method and apparatus for simultaneous parallel query graphics rendering Z-coordinate buffer
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Hidden line/surface determining : Z buffer (depth buffer) :)

Patent 5596687: Apparatus and method for addressing pixel values within an image pyramid using a recursive technique
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Texture : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5596689: Figure processing with magnification of designated portion of display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Graphical user interface tools : Image rotates in response to display device orientation)

Patent 5596690: Method and apparatus for operating on an object-based model data structure to produce a second image in the spatial context of a first
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Combining model representations : Rectangular region)

Patent 5596691: Computer system and method for manipulating the display of drawings
(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 5596692: Computer graphics
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Straight line : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5596693: Method for controlling a spryte rendering processor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Motion planning or control : Scaling)

Patent 5596694: Method and apparatus for indicating a change in status of an object and its disposition using animation
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 5596695: Interactive multi-media event-driven inheritable object oriented programming apparatus and method
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : User interface development (e.g., GUI builder) : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program) : Chat room)

Patent 5596696: Method and apparatus for synchronizing graphical presentations
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 5596697: Method for routing items within a computer system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Window memory structure)

Patent 5596698: Method and apparatus for recognizing handwritten inputs in a computerized teaching system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Gesture-based : Cursor)

Patent 5596699: Linear-viewing/radial-selection graphic for menu display
(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) : Radial based (e.g., radial or pie menu) : With specific input device)

Patent 5596700: System for annotating software windows
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Annotation control : Ruled lines)

Patent 5596701: Method for automatically restoring consistency in a hierarchical object structure in a computer after a user interaction, and computer
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Hierarchy or network structure : Picking 3D objects)

Patent 5596702: Method and system for dynamically sharing user interface displays among a plurality of application program
(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) : Interface conversion : Hierarchical)

Patent 5596703: Graphical display of relationships
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Font selection)

Patent 5596704: Process flow diagram generator
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : User interface development (e.g., GUI builder) : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program) : Chat room)

Patent 5596705: System and method for linking and presenting movies with their underlying source information
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On screen video or audio system interface : Video interface : Video traversal control : Hierarchical)

Patent 5596706: Highly reliable online 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 memory or peripheral subsystem : Redundant stored data accessed (e.g., duplicated data, error correction coded data, or other parity-type data) :)

Patent 5596707: Information processing system having backup/recovery facilities
(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 5596708: Method and apparatus for the protection of write data in a disk array
(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 5596709: Method and apparatus for recovering parity protected data
(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) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component) :)

Patent 5596710: Method for managing roll forward and roll back logs of a transaction object
(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) : Undo record : Reexecuting single instruction or bus cycle)

Patent 5596711: Computer failure recovery and alert system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : Resetting processor : With power supply status monitoring)

Patent 5596712: Method and system for diagnosis and analysis of products troubles
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Artificial intelligence (e.g., diagnostic expert system) : With power supply status monitoring)

Patent 5596713: Method to prevent data loss in an electrically erasable read only memory
(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 : Substituted or added instruction (e.g., code instrumenting, breakpoint instruction) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5596714: Method for simultaneously testing multiple graphic user interface programs
(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 5596715: Method and apparatus for testing high speed busses using gray-code data
(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 5596716: Method and apparatus for indicating the severity of a fault within a computer system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing)

Patent 5596717: Four state token passing alignment fault state circuit for microprocessor address misalignment fault generation
(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) : Address error : Error checking code)

 

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