Patents 5666159 - 5666415

 

 

Patent 5666159: Electronic camera system with programmable transmission capability
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Remote control : Communication methods : Wireless : Optics, lens shifting)

Patent 5666160: Digital zooming system of high resolution and method therefor
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Zoom : Electronic zoom : Details of communication between memory and camera)

Patent 5666161: Method and apparatus for creating less amount of compressd image data from compressed still image data and system for transmitting compressed
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Transform : Motion vector)

Patent 5666162: Moving image signal coding apparatus and moving image signal coding control method
(TELEVISION : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION SYSTEM : Data rate reduction : Involving difference transmission (e.g., predictive) : Including temporal prediction (e.g., frame difference) : Involving pattern matching)

Patent 5666163: Electronic image resolution enhancement by frequency-domain extrapolation
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Scan rate variation)

Patent 5666164: Image signal converting apparatus
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Scan rate variation)

Patent 5666165: Video signal compression apparatus for horizontal compression of a video signal
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Conversion between standards with different aspect ratios : Specified chrominance signal)

Patent 5666166: Method for converting progressive scan signals and converter thereof
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Specified chrominance processing : Motion adaptive)

Patent 5666167: Bias control apparatus for a data slicer in an auxiliary video information decoder
(TELEVISION : NONPICTORIAL DATA PACKET IN TELEVISION FORMAT : Data separation or detection : Frequency change of subcarrier)

Patent 5666168: System for transmitting facsimile data in the upper vestigial chrominance sideband of a video signal
(TELEVISION : FORMAT : Including additional information : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 5666169: Parallel processor apparatus having means for processing signals of different lengths
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Digital : Plural processing units : Including processor interface (e.g., CPU))

Patent 5666170: Apparatus for decoding video signals encoded in different formats
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Demodulator : Plural processing units)

Patent 5666171: Liquid crystal image projector
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Holder, support, frame, or housing : Matrix including additional element (s) which correct or compensate for electrical fault)

Patent 5666172: Flat panel display device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Holder, support, frame, or housing : Matrix including additional element (s) which correct or compensate for electrical fault)

Patent 5666173: Electro-optical device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : Including resilient support member)

Patent 5666174: Emissive liquid crystal display with liquid crystal between radiation source and phosphor layer
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Diffuser between light source and liquid crystal : Varistor)

Patent 5666175: Optical systems for displays
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microlenses : Formed by particular technique)

Patent 5666176: Process for producing liquid crystal display panel by photolithography using microlenses
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microlenses : Formed by particular technique)

Patent 5666177: Black matrix for liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Opaque mask or black mask : Conductive mask : With particular insulating layer)

Patent 5666178: Liquid crystal display apparatus having plural regions of different aligning conditions and method for producing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : For parallel alignment : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic) : With particular polymer composition of the alignment layer (e.g., fluorine- containing aliphatic polyamide))

Patent 5666179: Liquid crystal display device having opening formed in electrode
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Matrix electrodes : For parallel alignment)

Patent 5666180: Liquid crystal display with reduced parasitic capacitance between pixel elements and matrix wiring elements
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With auxiliary lenses movable in and out of the optical path (e.g., clip-on type attachments) : Spring biased or secured by friction members : Spring biased)

Patent 5666181: Spring temple for eyewear
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Temples : Spring biased : Screwless lens mounting)

Patent 5666182: Spectacles with weight bearing cheek rest using flexible frame attachment with a groove
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With support or holder (e.g., on hat or cap) : With particular hinge)

Patent 5666184: Progressive power lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Multifocal : Gradually varying focal power : Spring between lens and strap)

Patent 5666185: Method for recording a digital audio signal on a motion picture film
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : WITH SOUND ACCOMPANIMENT : Common picture and sound record carrier systems : Flexible strip type : On picture and sound records)

Patent 5666186: Text interface for still photographic camera with data recording capability
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING CAMERA INDICATOR : Having indicator)

Patent 5666187: Method and apparatus for controlling the driving of an ozone emission fan in an image forming apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : With temperature or foreign particle control : And film severing)

Patent 5666188: Printing plate mounting device
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 5666189: Process for performing low wavelength photolithography on semiconductor wafer using afocal concentration
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 5666190: Method of performing lithography using cantilever array
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Illumination systems or details : Including shutter, diaphragm, polarizer or filter : Vertical optical path)

Patent 5666191: Sheet printd information obliterating device
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DOCUMENT HANDLING : Original : Unauthorized copy prevention : Lamination)

Patent 5666192: Charging member and image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Charging : Contact : Needle type)

Patent 5666193: Intermediate transfer of small toner particles
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Transfer : By intermediate transfer member : Copy medium carrier (e.g., drum or belt))

Patent 5666194: Apparatus for detecting marking material
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH PLURAL DIVERSE TEST OR ART : Lamp attachments)

Patent 5666195: Efficient fiber coupling of light to interferometric instrumentation
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having partially reflecting plates in series (e.g., Fabry-Perot type) : Having Schlieren effect)

Patent 5666196: Optical detection apparatus for detecting information relating to relative displacement of an object on whch a diffraction grating is
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Displacement or distance : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction) : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 5666197: Apparatus and methods employing phase control and analysis of evanescent illumination for imaging and metrology of subwavelength lateral surface
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Contour or profile : By wavefront detection : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 5666198: Apparatus for aligning a reference reflector with a focal point of an optical instrument
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : For orientation or alignment : Between slider/disc (e.g., flying height))

Patent 5666199: Apparatus and process for detecting the presence of gel defects in oriented sheets or films based on polarization detection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : Having wavefront division (by diffraction))

Patent 5666200: Method of ellipsometric measurement, an ellipsometer and device for controlling the carrying out of layers using such method and apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : With polariscopes : Including polarimeters : With electro-optical light rotation : Of transmission (e.g., lens))

Patent 5666201: Multiple order dispersive optics system and method of use
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : Of surface reflection : Including polarimeters)

Patent 5666202: High bandwidth, dynamically rigid metrology system for the measurement and control of intelligent manufacturing processes
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Silhouette)

Patent 5666203: Measurement system for detecting a gap of a roll pair
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Width or diameter : Of light permeable material)

Patent 5666204: Method and apparatus for optical shape measurement of oblong objects
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : By focus detection : Scan)

Patent 5666205: Measuring method and exposure apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5666206: Exposure system and exposure method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5666207: Image processing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Detail of image placement or content)

Patent 5666208: Printing system with electronic light table functionality
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Recording apparatus : Scanning)

Patent 5666209: Image signal processing device
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Compressing in recording or decompressing in reproducing : Television signal)

Patent 5666210: Document communication apparatus and document communication system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Electronic mailbox : Composite image)

Patent 5666211: Facsimile apparatus having means for recording and reproducing to and from an optical disk
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile memory monitoring : Composite image)

Patent 5666212: Method of coding image segments of any shape
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Shape, icon, or feature-based compression : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5666213: Image data processing system and method realizing fine image with simple construction/procedure
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Auxiliary signal controls apparatus at both transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5666214: Paper user interface for image manipulations such as cut and paste
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Image portion selection : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 5666215: System and method for remotely selecting photographic images
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile transparency image scanning : Charge coupled device)

Patent 5666216: Image processing apparatus and method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Detail of image placement or content)

Patent 5666217: Liquid crystal device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : With particular non-zero angle between compensator optical axis and orientation direction)

Patent 5666218: Generalized connection network
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Optical switching : space : Including photonic packet switching)

Patent 5666219: Rotary polygon mirror type light deflecting system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Particular mount or driver for element : Bearing or shaft for rotary driver :)

Patent 5666220: Optical scanner and polygon mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Having particular focusing element to receive scanned light : Concave reflector :)

Patent 5666221: Binary optic imaging system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Lens, lens system or component : Infrared lens : Fault detection)

Patent 5666222: Optical viewing device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : With relay : Repetitious lens structure : Equatorial mount)

Patent 5666223: High-efficiency K-sheet polarizer
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By dichroic medium : With particular medium)

Patent 5666224: Optical grating and method of fabricating an optical grating
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : Including particular grating characteristic : Variable grating : With single transparent coating between spheres and atmosphere)

Patent 5666225: Multi-pass etalon filter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Selective wavelength transmission or reflection : Filter having four or more layers)

Patent 5666226: Optical apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By surface composed of lenticular elements : Plural lenticular plates : Adjustable)

Patent 5666227: Passive panoramic viewing systems
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Superimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.) : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 5666228: Retrofocus type lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With field curvature shaping : Projection type : Having less than four components : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 5666229: Variable focal length optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Having seven or less components)

Patent 5666230: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Other than first group moves for focusing (internal focus type) : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 5666231: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Four groups : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 5666232: Three-group zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Three groups : + - - + Arrangement)

Patent 5666233: Two-unit zoom lens system having a high zoom ratio
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - Arrangement : Having crossed axes)

Patent 5666234: Two-element optical system for photographic cameras
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Multiple component lenses : Two components : + + Arrangement : With third component biconvex)

Patent 5666235: Objective lens driving device and optical pickup unit employing this objective lens driving device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens movable in its plane : Electromagnetic motive power : With third component biconvex)

Patent 5666236: Velocity control for a disk drive actuator
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Stopping or reversing)

Patent 5666237: Method for mapping thermal asperities of a magnetic recording surface in data storage device
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Stopping or reversing)

Patent 5666238: Data sector control apparatus and method for disk storage system
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Rotary carrier : By tracking signal recorded on or immediately beneath surface : Distinct servo sector : From separate track)

Patent 5666239: Laminated base deck for a disc drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Environmental control (e.g., air filter, temperature control) : Plural disks : Container mounting details)

Patent 5666240: Magnetic head assembly for temporarily holding magnetic head members
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Full contact suspension : Noise reduction)

Patent 5666241: Double dimple disk drive suspension
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Load beam detail : Gimbal mounting region detail : Pivot/load button detail : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 5666242: Disk drive having elastomeric interface in pivot bearing assembly
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Arcuate head movement : Bearing : Mounting detail : Winding detail)

Patent 5666243: Spring loaded stacked actuator assembly
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Arcuate head movement : E block detail : Detail of actuator arm supporting head suspension : Winding detail)

Patent 5666244: Rotary actuator assembly in a disk drive having a magnetic actuator arm latch
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head into/out of transducing position : Disk record : Latch : Magnetic : Actuator side detail)

Patent 5666245: Head drum assembly provided with an amplifier therein
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head during transducing : Tape record having rotary head : Stationary drum : Drum motor)

Patent 5666246: Magnetic storage system with canted hardbias magnetoresistive head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) sensor formed of a single thin film : Detail of transverse biasing : Using a permanent magnet : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 5666247: No-field, low power FeMn deposition giving high exchange films
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) sensor formed of a single thin film : Detail of longitudinal biasing : Using exchange couple biasing : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 5666248: Magnetizations of pinned and free layers of a spin valve sensor set by sense current fields
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 5666249: Magnetic head and method for manufacture thereof
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head winding : Plural gaps)

Patent 5666250: Thin film magnetic heads with thin nickel underlayers
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 5666251: Cassettes having a plurality of sizes for storing recording mediums therein
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : Pressure element)

Patent 5666252: Front panel for a magazine-loading tape drive assembly
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MISCELLANEOUS : Drum)

Patent 5666253: Protective shield for electrical hot stick
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES :)

Patent 5666254: Voltage sensing overcurrent protection circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Arc suppression at switching point (i.e., includes solid-state switch) : Synchronized or sequential opening or closing : Shunt bypass :)

Patent 5666255: Transformerless conditioning of a power distribution system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 5666256: Electrical power distribution system apparatus-resident personality memory module
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific circuit breaker or control structure : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 5666257: DC circuit breaking spark suppressor circuit device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester))

Patent 5666258: Micromechanical relay having a hybrid drive
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Particular relay or solenoid : Electrostatic : Threshold device (neon tube))

Patent 5666259: Static electricity dissipation device for computers
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISCHARGING OR PREVENTING ACCUMULATION OF ELECTRIC CHARGE (E.G., STATIC ELECTRICITY) : For relays or solenoids)

Patent 5666260: Device and method for insulating an electrical component
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : Fixed capacitor)

Patent 5666261: Honeycomb celled-sheet layer composite panel for monitoring an LCD to a laptop computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including display support : Fluid)

Patent 5666263: Attaching a speaker to a computer component
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5666264: Industrial computer workstation
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5666265: Portable workstation housing
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5666266: Installation/removal structure for a device for an information processing apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Air)

Patent 5666267: Front panel audio I/O apparatus for personal computer systems
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Input/output device support : Disk drive support)

Patent 5666268: Electronic variable speed drive having a protective cover between an opening door and electronic control and power systems
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Air : Plural Openings : Including halogen (e.g., chlorinated))

Patent 5666269: Metal matrix composite power dissipation apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Liquid : And liquid)

Patent 5666270: Bump electrode, semiconductor integrated circuit device using the same, multi-chip module having the semiconductor integrated circuit devices
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 5666271: Rack for a communication system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Cabinet-type housing : With retractable or readily detachable chassis : With locking means or device : Plural)

Patent 5666272: Detachable module/ball grid array package
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Module : Plural : Stacked : Selective connections)

Patent 5666273: Receptacle for pivoting a communication device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Radio type : With particular insulation)

Patent 5666274: Rapid assembly portable electronic device and clip
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Radio type : With particular insulation)

Patent 5666275: Control system for power conversion system
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including an A.C.-D.C.-A.C. converter : For transfer of power via a high voltage D.C. link (i.e., HVDC transmission system) : Double-ended type (i.e., push-pull))

Patent 5666276: Power supply circuit for selectively supplying normal read voltage and high voltage to semiconductor memory
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With voltage multiplication means (i.e., V out > V in) : Including semiconductor means : Thyristor inverter)

Patent 5666277: Series-compensated converter station
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With interphase transformer : Including semiconductor means)

Patent 5666278: High voltage inverter utilizing low voltage power switches
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : In parallel)

Patent 5666279: Voltage resonance inverter circuit for dimable cold cathode tubes
(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 5666280: High voltage integrated circuit driver for half-bridge circuit employing a jet to emulate a bootstrap diode
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For inverter : With transistor control means in the line circuit : For bridge-type inverter : With plural control windings)

Patent 5666281: Battery polarity switch for applying power to a co-axial cable and incorporating regulation
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In transistor inverter systems : Bridge type : With magnetic control means)

Patent 5666282: Programmable controller and methods of setting and displaying its internal information
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Sequential or selective : Operator interface (e.g., display with control) : Time responsive (duration))

Patent 5666284: System and method for storing, retrieving and automatically printing postage on mail
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : FOR COST/PRICE : Postage meter system : Special service or fee (e.g., discount, surcharge, adjustment, etc.) : With paper check handling)

Patent 5666286: Device and method for identifying a number of inductive loads in parallel
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Vibration detection)

Patent 5666287: Quench-hardening testing method and apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Mechanical measurement system : Flaw or defect detection : Using radiant energy)

Patent 5666288: Method and apparatus for designing an integrated circuit
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Programmable integrated circuit (e.g., basic cell, standard cell, macrocell) : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM)

Patent 5666289: Flexible design system
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Floorplanning : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width))

Patent 5666290: Interactive time-driven method of component placement that more directly constrains critical paths using net-based constraints
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Floorplanning : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width))

Patent 5666291: Device for interfacing a CD-ROM player to an entertainment or information network and a network including such device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK-TO-COMPUTER INTERFACING : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 5666292: External interface unit having message routing and protocol conversion
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Synchronous data transfer)

Patent 5666293: Downloading operating system software through a broadcast channel
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING : Accessing a remote server)

Patent 5666294: Report processing device
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Performance or efficiency evaluation : Probability determination)

Patent 5666295: Apparatus and method for dynamic weighing of loads in hydraulically operated lifts
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Weight : Payload : By radiant energy (e.g., X-ray, light))

Patent 5666296: Method and means for translating a data-dependent program to a data flow graph with conditional expression
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Translation (e.g., conversion, equivalence) :)

Patent 5666297: Plant simulation and optimization software apparatus and method using dual execution models
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Power system : Including logic)

Patent 5666298: Method for performing shift operations on packed data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Shifting : Normalization)

Patent 5666299: Asynchronous digital sample rate converter
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Logarithmic/exponential)

Patent 5666300: Power reduction in a data processing system using pipeline registers and method therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Pipeline : Matrix array)

Patent 5666301: Multiplier carrying out numeric calculation at high speed
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Multiplication : Overflow or underflow)

Patent 5666302: Simultaneous bidirectional transmission apparatus for transmitting and receiving differential signals
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL ANALOG CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Having tapped delay line)

Patent 5666303: Current memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ANALOG STORAGE SYSTEMS : Particular biasing)

Patent 5666304: Semiconductor memory device and method of fabricating the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ ONLY SYSTEMS (I.E.. SEMIPERMANENT) : Semiconductive : Transistors : Flash)

Patent 5666305: Method of driving ferroelectric gate transistor memory cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Ferroelectric : Same size apertures)

Patent 5666306: Multiplication of storage capacitance in memory cells by using the Miller effect
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Capacitors : Same size apertures)

Patent 5666307: PMOS flash memory cell capable of multi-level threshold voltage storage
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Multiple values (e.g., analog) : Overlays)

Patent 5666308: Writing circuit for non-volatile memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Overlays)

Patent 5666309: Memory cell for a programmable logic device (PLD) avoiding pumping programming voltage above an NMOS threshold
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : With volatile signal storage device : Rectangular bars)

Patent 5666310: High-speed sense amplifier having variable current level trip point
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Reference signal (e.g., dummy cell) : Sensing circuitry (e.g., current mirror) :)

Patent 5666311: Method of making semiconductor device having isolating trenches
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : MAKING FIELD EFFECT DEVICE HAVING PAIR OF ACTIVE REGIONS SEPARATED BY GATE STRUCTURE BY FORMATION OR ALTERATION OF SEMICONDUCTIVE ACTIVE REGIONS : Having insulated gate (e.g., IGFET, MISFET, MOSFET, etc.) : Having additional gate electrode surrounded by dielectric (i.e., floating gate) : Capacitor)

Patent 5666312: Column redundancy scheme for a random access memory incorporating multiplexers and demultiplexers for replacing defective columns in any
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Multiplexing : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5666313: Semiconductor memory device with complete inhibition of boosting of word line drive signal and method thereof
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Signals : Inhibit : Variable threshold)

Patent 5666314: Semiconductor memory device for selecting and deselecting blocks of word lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5666315: Semiconductor memory device having a redundancy function suppressible of leakage current from a defective memory cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5666316: Integrated seminconductor memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5666317: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5666318: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Precharge : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5666319: Sense amplifier
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Flip-flop used for sensing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5666320: Storage system
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Differential sensing : Sense/inhibit)

Patent 5666321: Synchronous DRAM memory with asynchronous column decode
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Transition detection : Magnetic)

Patent 5666322: Phase-locked loop timing controller in an integrated circuit memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 5666323: Synchronous NAND DRAM architecture
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 5666324: Clock synchronous semiconductor memory device having current consumption reduced
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 5666325: Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the dispensing of materials onto a substrate
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Returned signal used for control : By doppler effect)

Patent 5666326: Homing device for underwater divers
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISTANCE OR DIRECTION FINDING : With beam steering, scanning, or focussing : By transducer movement : Audible or tactile)

Patent 5666327: Portable acoustic turbulence detector
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SIGNAL TRANSDUCERS : Underwater type : Transducer with support : Pressure compensating means)

Patent 5666328: Three axis seismic vibrator
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SIGNAL TRANSDUCERS : Vibrator-type transmitter : Casing or housing)

Patent 5666329: Electronic control device
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CONTROLLED BY A DISPARATE DEVICE : Engine (e.g., internal combustion) :)

Patent 5666330: Disciplined time scale generator for primary reference clocks
(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 5666331: Alarm clock
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SIGNALLING MEANS : Time condition responsive (i.e., alarm) : With variable loudness or tone : Of dial fasteners)

Patent 5666332: Magneto-optical recording medium permitting an initializing magnetic field smaller than a recording magnetic field, and method of recording
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : MAGNETIC RECORDING COMPONENT OR STOCK : Magneto-optical media stock : Multiple magnetic layers, at least one of which is magneto-optic : Unit structure (i.e., three or more differing magnetic layers in series) : Only three adjacent magnetic layers form series :)

Patent 5666333: Biasing level controller for magneto-optical recording device
(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 generating circuit : Operative location positioning of transducer assembly)

Patent 5666334: Storage device capable of using both optical and magnetic disk units for storing information data
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SIMULTANEOUS DIVERSE TYPES OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : Magnetic field and light beam)

Patent 5666335: Apparatus and method for correcting for defective sectors in a recording medium
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Of storage or retrieval information signal : Signal error correcting or detecting : During storage : Including storage or retrieval of auxiliary signal)

Patent 5666336: Reproduction apparatus for reproducing first and second data regions on a CD-ROM
(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) : Location information correction : Specified order of contents information modification processing)

Patent 5666337: Data storage apparatus having a columnar array of input-output storage receptacles with physical interlock means
(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 discs stored in cartridges : Having specified stocker or internal magazine : Drive moves into alignment with disc)

Patent 5666338: Recording medium formatted for error correction and density recording and an apparatus for recording information thereon and/or recording
(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 sequencing or switching : Of sub-code information)

Patent 5666339: Optical information reproducing apparatus using transversal filter
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : With details of electrical signal processing : Gain processing : Of retrieved signal : With specific frequency or frequency range : Prism, mirror, or waveguide section)

Patent 5666340: Optical recording medium information reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Of record carrier : By detection of storage medium incident radiation : Defect)

Patent 5666341: Data detection apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Using a reproduced information of specified preformat, header, or reference area)

Patent 5666342: United tape and disc recording/reproducing device having a united inserting part
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Reproducing diverse-type media (e.g., cartridge and disc) : Vibration suppression)

Patent 5666343: Disk player having a shutter opening structure in which a shutter of the disk cartridge is opened without a cartridge holder
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Capable of only accepting protected insertable single optical medium : Shutter opening mechanism : Sliding mechanism : Having cam)

Patent 5666344: Multiple data surface optical data storage system
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS HAVING PLURAL PHYSICALLY DISTINCT INDEPENDENT TRACKS ON A SINGLE STORAGE MEDIUM SURFACE : Having layered storage medium : Including modulated subchannel signal)

Patent 5666345: Optical memory medium with predetermined guide tracks and prepits
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Turntable)

Patent 5666346: Super-resolution magnetooptical recording medium using magnetic phase transition material, and method for reproducing information from the
(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 5666347: Optical disk and disk chucking mechanism
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Specified center hole or locating structure : With interdisc coupling)

Patent 5666348: Packet switched radio channel admission control in a cellular telecommunications system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Control of data admission to the network : Spare channel)

Patent 5666349: Method for controlling components of a communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5666350: Apparatus and method for coding excitation parameters in a very low bit rate voice messaging system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Only active channels transmitted : Concentrator : TASI (Time Assignment Speech Interpolation) : Including a ring or loop for interconnecting inputs and outputs)

Patent 5666351: Method for disassembling and assembling frame structures containing pointers
(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 5666352: CDMA mobile communication system and method with improved phase correction features
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : GENERALIZED ORTHOGONAL OR SPECIAL MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES : Quadrature carriers : Pulse width and pulse position modulation)

Patent 5666353: Frame based traffic policing for a digital switch
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Control of data admission to the network : Spare channel)

Patent 5666354: CMOS bi-directional differential link
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Transmit/receive interaction control : Differential : Using summation of conferee signals)

Patent 5666355: Power consumption control method and apparatus for a communication system subscriber unit
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Signaling for performing battery saving : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations)

Patent 5666356: Method and apparatus for controlling calls in a code division multiple access system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : In a trunking system)

Patent 5666357: DTMF tone passer in a voice communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiple access (e.g., FDMA))

Patent 5666358: Method and apparatus for supporting TDMA operating over hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) or other channels
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiple access (e.g., TDMA) : Combining or distributing information via time channels)

Patent 5666359: Method and apparatus for displaying port information
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching input signals having different aggregate bit rates : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5666360: Multicast routing in self-routing multistage networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Replicate messages for multiple destination distribution : Multistage switch)

Patent 5666361: ATM cell forwarding and label swapping method and apparatus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Processing of address header for routing, per se : Multistage switch)

Patent 5666362: Method and apparatus for asynchronous PPP and synchronous PPP conversion
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Input or output circuit, per se (i.e., line interface) : For connecting plural subscribers to a network (i.e., network termination) : Contention resolution for output)

Patent 5666363: Method for transmission, method for reception, method for communication and bidirectional bus system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Centralized switching : Having a signaling feature : Including a ring or loop for interconnecting inputs and outputs)

Patent 5666364: Method for prioritizing services provided by different network entities
(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 5666365: Simulcast transmission of digital programs to shared antenna receiving systems
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via frequency channels : Subscriber carrier : Program distribution : On ring or loop)

Patent 5666366: Inter-base synchronization technique for a TDMA communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Pulse stuffing or deletion : Combined communication of diverse information types)

Patent 5666367: Method for simulating a circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 5666368: System and method for testing the operation of registers in digital electronic systems
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Including test pattern generator : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5666369: Method and arrangement of determining error locations and the corresponding error patterns of received code words
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Code based on generator polynomial : Solid state memory)

Patent 5666370: High performance error control coding in channel encoders and decoders
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Including forward error correction capability)

Patent 5666371: Method and apparatus for detecting errors in a system that employs multi-bit wide memory elements
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 5666372: Embedded Bragg grating laser master-oscillator and power-amplifier
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : OPTICAL FIBER LASER :)

Patent 5666373: Laser having a passive pulse modulator and method of making same
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Mode locking : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5666374: Tunable optical arrangement
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Tuning : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5666375: Semiconductor quantum well laser having a low threshold current density
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5666376: Electro-optical device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Having photodetection means : With vertical output (surface emission))

Patent 5666377: Multiple furnace controller
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : INDUCTION FURNACE DEVICE : Power supply system : By tilting)

Patent 5666378: High performance modem using pilot symbols for equalization and frame synchronization
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5666379: Best-of-M pulse position modulation detector
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE POSITION, FREQUENCY, OR SPACING MODULATION : Automatic)

Patent 5666380: Digital communication system and method of compressing information
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Automatic)

Patent 5666381: Communication system used in semiconductor device manufacturing equipment
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Transformer coupling)

Patent 5666382: Method and apparatus for communicating in the presence of power and propulsion system interference
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Plural channels for transmission of a single pulse train : Single bit (delta))

Patent 5666383: Variable rate discrete multiple tone bidirectional transmission
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Plural channels for transmission of a single pulse train : Single bit (delta))

Patent 5666384: Method and apparatus for mitigating noise in an output signal of an audio automatic gain control circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Antinoise or distortion : Phase shift keying)

Patent 5666385: Jitter compensation circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Antinoise or distortion (includes predistortion) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5666386: Digital demodulating apparatus capable of selecting proper sampling clock for data transmission speed
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Including switching or gating (digital circuits) : Quaternary)

Patent 5666387: Signal processing device having PLL circuits
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5666388: Clock recovery circuit with matched oscillators
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5666389: Fuel assembly and spacer for a nuclear reactor
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : GRIDS : With means for keying or assembling moderator blocks together)

Patent 5666390: High speed programmable counter
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : With programmable counter (i.e., with variable base) : Multiplication or division by a fraction)

Patent 5666391: X-ray examination system with identification of and compensation for subject-produced scattered radiation to reduce image artifacts
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Scatter compensating :)

Patent 5666392: X-ray diagnostic installation with a positioning apparatus for a radiation emitter and a radiation receiver
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Dental panoramic : Moving source and detector : Linear tomography)

Patent 5666393: Method and apparatus for reducing afterglow noise in an X-ray inspection system
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Inspection of closed container : With standardization)

Patent 5666394: Thickness measurement gauge
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis : Scatter analysis : Thickness or density analysis : With plural dispersing elements)

Patent 5666395: X-ray diagnostic apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : With electronic X-ray scatter compensating : Plural diverse X-ray analysis)

Patent 5666396: X-Ray examination apparatus comprising a filter
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : BEAM CONTROL : Filter : With grid moving means)

Patent 5666397: Individual telephone line call event buffering system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Monitoring : Trunk or long line : Having telephone maintenance termination unit (e.g., MTU))

Patent 5666398: Switching equipment and method for radiotelephone system of the local or private branch exchange type
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Communication over free space : Time division : Using summation of conferee signals)

Patent 5666399: Software architecture for providing communication features to different types of wireless telephones via different communication switching
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Interference suppression)

Patent 5666400: Intelligent recognition
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Voice activation or recognition : Reproduced signal distributed over telephone line)

Patent 5666401: Automated attendant call processor
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Including infra-red link with landline telephone network)

Patent 5666402: Fiber optic telephone line extension system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : HAVING LIGHT WAVE OR ULTRASONIC LINK FOR SPEECH OR PAGING SIGNAL : Including fiber optic link within telephone network : Intrusion)

Patent 5666403: Method and apparatus for sharing a single telephone line between a facsimile machine, data modem, telephone answering device, and a person
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Switching between different terminal types (e.g., voice/data switch) : To plural lines or networks)

Patent 5666404: Device for telephone monitoring of patients having peripheral arterial occlusive disease
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Remote indication over telephone line (e.g., telemetry) : Patient monitoring : Power source)

Patent 5666405: True family telecommunication service
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call charge metering or monitoring : At local exchange carrier (e.g., central switching office) : Pulse counting or accumulating (e.g., "message metering") : Assembling billing record (e.g., automatic message account (AMA), call detail record (CDR), etc.) : Having line identification associated with call billing (e.g., automatic number identification (ANI) : Billing code or trigger code :)

Patent 5666406: Hazard prevention for telephone line interface circuits
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Wire distribution)

Patent 5666407: Software-based bridging system for full duplex audio telephone conferencing
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : ECHO CANCELLATION OR SUPPRESSION : Combined diverse function : Including two-to-four wire conversion or hybrid circuit)

Patent 5666408: Dual-line telephone jack adapter and cable coupler
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : With circuit connection to terminal : Casing or enclosure, per se)

Patent 5666409: Dealing board
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Housing or housing component : Receiver or handset position responsive (e.g., hookswitch))

Patent 5666410: Automatic sterilizer for telephones and the method of use therefore
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : Protective structure : Antiseptic, disinfecting, or disposable : Antiseptic)

Patent 5666411: System for computer software protection
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Usage protection of distributed data files :)

Patent 5666412: Secure access systems and methods utilizing two access cards
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Record or coin controlled : Including authentication :)

Patent 5666413: Scrambler of information stored on magnetic memory media
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DATA PROCESSING PROTECTION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : By stored data protection : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5666414: Guaranteed partial key-escrow
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Key escrow or recovery : User-to-user key distributed over data link (i.e., no center))

Patent 5666415: Method and apparatus for cryptographic authentication
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Central trusted authority provides computer authentication : Including intelligent token : Revocation or expiration)

 

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