Patents 5053860 - 5054113

 

 

Patent 5053860: Method and apparatus for the transmission and reception multicarrier high definition television signal
(TELEVISION : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION SYSTEM : Format type : Individual processing of different parts of image frequency band (e.g., sum and difference, high band/low band) : Including use of a subcarrier)

Patent 5053861: Compression method and apparatus for single-sensor color imaging systems
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : With details of static memory for output image (e.g., for a still camera) : Storage of additional data : Processing or camera details :)

Patent 5053862: Apparatus and method for generating a horizontal reset signal synchronous with a subcarrier locked clock
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Phase locking regenerated subcarrier to color burst : With line rate switch (e.g., SECAM))

Patent 5053863: Circuit for processing digital video signals
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : With details of static storage device : Specified data formatting (e.g., memory mapping) : Of color signal : Keyed)

Patent 5053864: Video capture, compression and display system, including averaging of chrominance information
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : With details of static storage device : Specified data formatting (e.g., memory mapping) : Of color signal : Keyed)

Patent 5053865: Picture-quality improving circuit
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Transition or edge sharpeners : Color television processing : Luminance transition controls chrominance transition : For color television)

Patent 5053866: Method and an associated apparatus for calibrating a color digital hardcopy device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Measuring, testing, and calibrating : Thermal)

Patent 5053867: Digital color image processing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Specific image-processing circuitry : Sharpness emphasizing : With plural sensors)

Patent 5053868: Video monitoring system for auto drive-through fast food restaurants
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : Point of sale or banking : Traffic monitoring)

Patent 5053869: Digital circuit arrangement detecting synchronizing pulses
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync separation : To produce distinct horizontal output : With distinct horizontal output)

Patent 5053870: Ghost cancelling device using variable amplifier controlled by criterion function
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Noise or undesired signal reduction : Ghost elimination (e.g., multipath) : Complementary system (e.g., preemphasis - deemphasis))

Patent 5053871: Still video camera with automatic exposure control and flicker detection
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic control of iris, stop, or diaphragm : Based on ambient light : Contrast)

Patent 5053872: Solid state camera device having free carrier absorption
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Cathode-ray tube)

Patent 5053873: Solid state image pickup device capable of picking up an image with a long time exposure at a low noise
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Including noise or undesired signal reduction : Dark current : For single sensor type camera supplying plural color signals)

Patent 5053874: Converter for a photographic, slide, or cinematographic negative-to-television conversion
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Position detection)

Patent 5053875: Fluctuation stabilization image pickup device
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Camera image stabilization : Computer can control camera)

Patent 5053876: Image stabilization
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Camera image stabilization : Combined with other camera operations (e.g., autofocus or autoexposure details) : Object tracking : Optics, lens shifting)

Patent 5053877: Automatic gain control circuit for use in a television camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic control of iris, stop, or diaphragm : Based on image signal : Detection of peak or slope of image signal)

Patent 5053878: Iris circuit of a video camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic control of iris, stop, or diaphragm : Based on image signal : Detection of peak or slope of image signal)

Patent 5053879: Method and device for determining shading correction data, and for effecting shading correction in video printer
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Using light or beam : Optical)

Patent 5053880: Implosion-resistant cathode-ray tube with mounting lug having a curved shoulder projection
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cathode-ray tube : Protective device : Implosion protection : Tensioned band : Secondary emission sensor)

Patent 5053881: Break away video board for a television chassis and method of manufacture
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cabinet or chassis : With optical element)

Patent 5053882: Video signal optical transmission system
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Drop-out correction : Color signal in nonpictorial form)

Patent 5053883: Terminal polling method
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Server or headend : Link transmission (e.g., URL sent to user))

Patent 5053884: Control apparatus for selectively inhibiting looking/listening in CATV terminal equipment
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : ACCESS CONTROL OR BLOCKING : Access via PIN or password : Combined with detecting VCR operation)

Patent 5053885: Copier with auto scaling, auto paper select, and window scaling
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Document size detection : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 5053886: Method and apparatus for magnifying an image
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Picture size conversion : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 5053887: Technique for producing a fine grained dithered halftone image having an increased number of gray levels
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Multi-level image reproduction (e.g., gray level reproduction) : Halftoning (e.g., a pattern of print elements used to represent a gray level) : Screen property or geometry (e.g., shape, period, symmetry, aspect ratio) : Stochastic or random dithering)

Patent 5053888: Method of and apparatus for establishing highlight and shadow densities
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Multi-level image reproduction (e.g., gray level reproduction) : Adaptive multi-level image reproduction : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding) : Stochastic or random dithering)

Patent 5053889: Charge latent image detecting device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Coherent light : Stylus type)

Patent 5053890: Magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF COLOR TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Including audio signal : Separately recorded)

Patent 5053891: Method of prerecording tape and apparatus for use therewith
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPLITTING ONE INFORMATION SIGNAL FOR RECORDING ON PLURAL DISTINCT TRACKS OR REPRODUCING SUCH SIGNAL : Head gap azimuth multiplex)

Patent 5053892: Thin film head read recovery
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Signal switching : Record-reproduce :)

Patent 5053893: Method of and device for demagnetizing magnetic recording medium
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Specifics of biasing or erasing : Between heads in alternate engagement with medium)

Patent 5053894: Magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Specifics of the amplifier)

Patent 5053895: Head drum servo control method for high speed search in magnetic tape regenerating apparatus, and device thereof
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Synchronizing moving-head moving-record recorders : Recording amplifier)

Patent 5053896: Receiving method and apparatus for recording received data onto a recording medium
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Recording amplifier)

Patent 5053897: Head position controlling circuit for disk unit including servo head selection
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Rotary carrier : By servo signal component from carrier surface separate from information signal bearing surface : By signal derived from transport)

Patent 5053898: Recording and/or reproducing apparatus, particularly with means for searching for vacant tracks
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Locating specific areas :)

Patent 5053899: Exact position control of a relative position between a magnetic head and a recording medium
(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 5053900: Recording and/or reproducing apparatus performing a tracking control by moving guide members for a recording medium
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Elongated web carrier (i.e., tape) : Transverse scan path : Continuous servo signal)

Patent 5053901: Threading device for tape recorder including a tension arm abutted against a slide block in an initial position
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD MOVING DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Rotating head : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 5053902: Device for preventing tape cassette from erroneous insertion into tape deck
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Tape in container : Plural reels : Container mounting details : With common capstan drive)

Patent 5053903: Disk clamp positioning apparatus for information storage disk drive system
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Loading or ejecting mechanism : Disk seating)

Patent 5053904: Hard disk driving device having a plurality of head sliders with equalized flotation height
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Air bearing surface detail : Body material)

Patent 5053905: Hardened center pin contract area on magnetic disk cartridge
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : For disk : Disc record)

Patent 5053906: Service cassette for VHS video cassette recorder
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MISCELLANEOUS : Drum)

Patent 5053907: Hybrid relay
(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 : With sequentially inserted impedance :)

Patent 5053908: PSC motor start system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Motor protective condition responsive circuits : Current and temperature : By arc stretching (e.g., horn gap))

Patent 5053909: Semiconductor integrated circuit device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : Current)

Patent 5053910: Surge suppressor for coaxial transmission line
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 5053911: Solenoid closure detection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : Systems for magnetizing, demagnetizing, or controlling the magnetic field : Including particular drive circuit : Including means to establish plural distinct current levels (e.g., high, low) : By separating contacts)

Patent 5053912: Air transporting arrangement
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING OR CONDUCTING MEANS (E.G., CHARGING OF GASES) : By charged gas irradiation)

Patent 5053913: Capacitive discharge ignition exciter using SCR discharge switches
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : IGNITING SYSTEMS : For electric spark ignition : With capacitor discharge into spark gap : Including spark electrode make-break)

Patent 5053914: Safety circuit for a high-voltage generator of an electrostatic filter
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING OR CONDUCTING MEANS (E.G., CHARGING OF GASES) : With specific power supply : Pinning)

Patent 5053915: Capacitive sensor for a circuit for measuring the potential of a line conductor in a metalclad station
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Variable : Responsive to external condition : Electrical : Threshold device (neon tube))

Patent 5053916: Surface-mounted multilayer capacitor and printed circuit board having such a multilayer capacitor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Details of electrical connection means (e.g., terminal or lead) : Lead attached to edge of capacitor : Cap : With adjustment means)

Patent 5053917: Thin film capacitor and manufacturing method thereof
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Solid dielectric : Ceramic, glass, or oxide particles : Composition : Composition)

Patent 5053918: Three phase bus bar apparatus having selectively positioned interexchangeable links
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electrical power distribution systems and devices : Distribution or control panel board : Busbar or conductor arrangements : With removable or plug-in connection : Composition)

Patent 5053919: Loadcenter "plug-in" 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 : Including panel board : Circuit breaker supporting arrangements : Spaced parallel relationship)

Patent 5053920: Integrated power conversion
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Air : With air circulating means : Circular)

Patent 5053921: Multilayer interconnect device and method of manufacture thereof
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : Plural contiguous boards : Power, voltage, or current layer : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 5053922: Demountable tape-automated bonding system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : For printed circuit board : For integrated circuit)

Patent 5053923: Electronic control unit with common ground connection to a heat sink
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : Through support means : Heat sink : Fan or blower)

Patent 5053924: Electromagnetic shield for electrical circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : EMI : Spacer details)

Patent 5053925: Electronic circuit unit mounting structure for an electronic equipment support
(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 : For lead frame)

Patent 5053926: Electronic equipment cabinet cover panel with integrated connector assembly
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : Tube mounting)

Patent 5053927: Molded fuzed solid electrolyte capacitor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : Solid electrolytic capacitor (e.g., dry electrolytic capacitor) : With protection means : With significant lead)

Patent 5053928: Light guide
(ILLUMINATION : ILLUMINATED SCALE OR DIAL : Telephone dial : Selective or adjustable)

Patent 5053929: Device for illuminating a bundle of optical fibers
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : With optical fiber bundle : Holder)

Patent 5053930: Phosphorescent vehicle part identification system
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Interior : Gearshift : Through link and lever transmission means)

Patent 5053931: Diffuse patio lighting arrangement
(ILLUMINATION : WITH CANE, BATON, UMBRELLA OR CLUB : Notepad)

Patent 5053932: Flashlight retainer
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Head covering or clamp : Including specific light bulb mounting)

Patent 5053933: Fluorescent lamp
(ILLUMINATION : ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT : With means to accommodate additional circuit element : With switch)

Patent 5053934: Optical arrangement for high-powered diaprojectors
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable modifier : In plane, or extension of modifying surface : Plural, relatively movable : Diffusing type)

Patent 5053935: Lamp/reflector unit
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : Including nonparallel modifying surfaces)

Patent 5053936: Frequency/voltage converting device
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CASCADED OR COMBINED, DIVERSE CONVERSIONS IN WHICH THE FREQUENCY OR PHASE OR COMBINED CONVERSION IS WITHOUT INTERMEDIATE CONVERSION TO D.C. : Current and frequency (e.g., f1-f2-D.C.) : Phase 1 to phase 2 to D.C.)

Patent 5053937: Method for controlling push-pull series-resonant converter switching power supplies with regulated output voltage
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : With dynamic rectifier in phase 2 to D.C. stage (e.g., commutator type))

Patent 5053938: Power converter having control circuitry for the voltage supplied to the inventer
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including an A.C.-D.C.-A.C. converter : By semiconductor rectifier and inverter : Double-ended type (i.e., push-pull))

Patent 5053939: Control of PWM inverters by pattern development from stored constants relating D.C. link harmonics to output distortion
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In inverter systems : By pulse modulation technique (e.g., PWM, PPM, etc.) : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current)

Patent 5053940: Extinction blocking for GTOs
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including automatic or integral protection means : For inverters : Thyristor inverter : Bridge type : Having voltage protection)

Patent 5053941: Asynchronous micro-machine/interface
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF CLOCK OR TIMING SIGNALS, DATA, OR PULSES : Having power source monitoring)

Patent 5053942: Bit-sliced cross-connect chip having a tree topology of arbitration cells for connecting memory modules to processors in a multiprocessor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Path selecting switch : Crossbar : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5053943: Control circuit for autonomous counters of a plurality of CPU's or the like with intermittent operation and reset after a predetermined count
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Counting, scheduling, or event timing : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5053944: Microprocessor breakpoint apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5053945: System and method for performing a multi-file transfer operation
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image))

Patent 5053946: Token ring network having token request mechanism
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : RING COMPUTER NETWORKING : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 5053947: Extended multistation bus system and method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer handshaking : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5053948: File index system for mass storage device
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image))

Patent 5053949: No-chip debug peripheral which uses externally provided instructions to control a core processing unit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular access structure : Additional processor for in-system fault locating (e.g., distributed diagnosis program) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5053950: Multiprocessor system and a method of load balancing thereof
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Load balancing :)

Patent 5053951: Segment descriptor unit for performing static and dynamic address translation operations
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Virtual addressing : Translation tables (e.g., segment and page table or map) : Directories and tables (e.g., DLAT, TLB))

Patent 5053952: Stack-memory-based writable instruction set computer having a single data bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Processing sequence control (i.e., microsequencing) : Writable/changeable control store architecture : Branch prediction)

Patent 5053953: Apparatus for aligning arithmetic operands during fetch
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : BYTE-WORD REARRANGING, BIT-FIELD INSERTION OR EXTRACTION, STRING LENGTH DETECTING, OR SEQUENCE DETECTING : Processing sequence control (i.e., microsequencing))

Patent 5053954: Microprogram process for single cycle jump instruction execution
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Processing sequence control (i.e., microsequencing) : Exeception processing (e.g., interrupts and traps))

Patent 5053955: Process and apparatus for administering promotional mailings
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program : Job performance analysis)

Patent 5053956: Interactive system for retail transactions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK CONTROL OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMPONENT, OR DATA TRANSMISSION : Inhibiting timing generator or component : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5053957: Electronic cash register having discount prices selected by customer level
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program : Job performance analysis)

Patent 5053958: Method to reduce image reconstruction time in limited-angle CT systems including using initial reconstruction valves for measured projection
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography :)

Patent 5053959: Control system and method for sensing and indicating neutral in a semi-automatic mechanical transmission system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Transmission control : Semiautomatic control (e.g., switchable between automatic and manual) : By frequency or waveform analysis)

Patent 5053960: Electronic control system for powershift transmission with compensation for variation in supply voltage
(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 5053961: Semi-automatic shift implementation for mechanical transmission system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Transmission control : Semiautomatic control (e.g., switchable between automatic and manual) : By frequency or waveform analysis)

Patent 5053962: Automatic shift preselection mode for mechanical transmission system with semi-automatic shift implementation
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Transmission control : Semiautomatic control (e.g., switchable between automatic and manual) : By frequency or waveform analysis)

Patent 5053963: AMT cruise control mode shift logic
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Transmission control : And other vehicle control : By frequency or waveform analysis)

Patent 5053964: On-board integrated vehicle control and communication system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Railway vehicle : With indication or control of landing)

Patent 5053965: Attitude change suppressive vehicular height regulation system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Suspension control : Modification or correction of route information)

Patent 5053966: Motor control apparatus for electric power steering system of a motor vehicle
(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 5053967: Flight recorder with static electronic memory
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Aeronautical vehicle : Flight condition indicating system : Spacecraft or satellite)

Patent 5053968: Air-fuel ratio control apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : With indicator or control of power plant (e.g., performance) : Internal-combustion engine : Digital or programmed data processor : Control of air/fuel ratio or fuel injection : Controlling fuel quantity :)

Patent 5053969: System including an autopilot, with a simulator, for a fluid borne vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Aeronautical vehicle : Altitude or attitude control or indication : Auto pilot : Warning signal or alarm)

Patent 5053970: Work scheduling method
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Design or planning : Constraints or rules : Knowledge based (e.g., expert system) : Job release determination)

Patent 5053971: Method and apparatus for edging an optical lens
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Machining : Having particular tool or tool operation : Grinding : Thickness control)

Patent 5053972: Spindle control system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Machining : Having particular control of a motor parameter : Laser)

Patent 5053973: Method and apparatus for correcting deflection of a movable member
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Machining : Performance monitoring : Condition of tool or workpiece (e.g., tolerance, tool wear) : Thickness control)

Patent 5053974: Closeness code and method
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : Association :)

Patent 5053975: Master-slave manipulator control
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Having particular operator interface (e.g., teaching box, digitizer, tablet, pendant, dummy arm) : Using Jacobian computation)

Patent 5053976: Method of teaching a robot
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Specific enhancing or modifying technique (e.g., adaptive control) : Coordinate transformation : Movable (e.g., rotatable))

Patent 5053977: Multifunction printer with a journal device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Specific to image source :)

Patent 5053978: Automatic boiler room equipment monitoring system
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Mechanical measurement system : Fluid measurement (e.g., mass, pressure, viscosity) : Acoustic or vibration sensor : Torsional, shear, tensile, or compression)

Patent 5053979: System and method for automatically controlling vehicle speed so as to trail a preceding vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Specific application of speed responsive control system : For heating or cooling)

Patent 5053980: Method and apparatus for logic simulation
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Circuit simulation : Including logic : Event-driven :)

Patent 5053981: Method of measuring electrical characteristics of electronic circuit
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Vibration detection)

Patent 5053982: Variable modulus digital synthesizer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Function generation : Trigonometric :)

Patent 5053983: Filter system having an adaptive control for updating filter samples
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Finite arithmetic effect :)

Patent 5053984: Memory for programmable digital filter
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Transversal : Tone detection)

Patent 5053985: Recycling DCT/IDCT integrated circuit apparatus using a single multiplier/accumulator and a single random access memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Transform : Discrete Cosine Transform (i.e., DCT) : Equalizer)

Patent 5053986: Circuit for preservation of sign information in operations for comparison of the absolute value of operands
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Matrix array : Matrix array)

Patent 5053987: Arithmetic unit in a vector signal processor using pipelined computational blocks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Matrix array : Matrix array)

Patent 5053988: Data processing apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Spreadsheet :)

Patent 5053989: Digital image processing apparatus having a microprogram controller for reading microinstructions during a vacant period of the image
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Processing sequence control (i.e., microsequencing) : Exeception processing (e.g., interrupts and traps))

Patent 5053990: Program/erase selection for flash memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Solid-state read only memory (ROM) : Programmable read only memory (PROM, EEPROM, etc.) :)

Patent 5053991: Content-addressable memory with soft-match capability
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 5053992: Prevention of inspection of secret data stored in encapsulated integrated circuit chip
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Data security : Overlays)

Patent 5053993: Master slice type semiconductor integrated circuit having sea of gates
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ ONLY SYSTEMS (I.E.. SEMIPERMANENT) : Semiconductive : Transistors : Flash)

Patent 5053994: Method and apparatus for applying a potential difference across a selected region of a substrate
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : RADIANT ENERGY : Photoconductive : Diodes)

Patent 5053995: Tunnel current data storage apparatus having separate lever bodies
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Electrical modification or sensing of storage medium (e.g., capacitive, resistive, electrostatic charge) : Having photographic storage medium (e.g., variable density or area))

Patent 5053996: Dual state memory storage cell with improved data transfer circuitry
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Flip-flop (electrical) : Complementary : Biax)

Patent 5053997: Dynamic random access memory with FET equalization of bit lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including signal clamping : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5053998: Semiconductor memory device with dual drivers to sense amp array
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Signals : Delay : Variable threshold)

Patent 5053999: Semiconductor memory device having redundancy and capable of sequentially selecting memory cell lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5054000: Static random access memory device having a high speed read-out and flash-clear functions
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Erase : Holographic)

Patent 5054001: Transistor breakdown protection circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 5054002: Memory unit with compensating delay circuit corresponding to a decoder delay
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 5054003: Ultrasonic ground speedometer utilizing doppler effect
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Speed determination : By doppler effect : Vehicle mounted system for determining vehicle speed : Frequency)

Patent 5054004: Method of active sonar detection of a stationary target
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : With correlation or matched filtering : Automatic gain or threshold control)

Patent 5054005: Apparatus and method for determining travel time of acoustic energy
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISTANCE OR DIRECTION FINDING : With time interval measuring means : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 5054006: Seismic-acoustic detection device
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Responsive to intruder energy : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 5054007: Handclap activated cat repelling device
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS : Animal control : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 5054008: World time device
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PLURAL TIME ZONES : With movable disk display : Including illumination means)

Patent 5054009: Motor, in particular, for driving a clockwork
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRICAL TIME BASE : Solid state oscillating circuit type : For reciprocating or oscillating element : Case controlled)

Patent 5054010: Table clock
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : With deactivation during setting)

Patent 5054011: Adjustably mounted portable compact disc player
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : COMBINED INDEPENDENT AUDIO SYSTEMS : Radio : Cabinet details :)

Patent 5054012: Sound reproducing device for playing a record disc having a plurality of recorded grooves
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Novelty device (e.g., talking doll) : By stored additional signal (e.g., tone))

Patent 5054013: Track transverse detection signal generating circuit
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : While track jumping or crossing : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 5054014: Optical disk recording/reproducing apparatus and rotary drive therefor
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM SUBSYSTEM : Access of multiple storage elements (e.g., record changer) : Turntable speed control : By sensing of disc (e.g., disc or hole size) : By replacement)

Patent 5054015: Tape recorder with disc player
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Optical storage medium support (i.e., turntable or spindle motor) : Vibration or resonance suppression)

Patent 5054016: Automatic disc centering mechanism
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Optical storage medium support (i.e., turntable or spindle motor) : Optical storage disc holding structure : Having centering : Dampening or resonance suppression)

Patent 5054017: Optical information reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Turntable)

Patent 5054018: Spatial optic multiplexer/diplexer
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Wavelength division : Power)

Patent 5054019: Transfer direction turnaround in network data communications
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Convertible to half duplex : Echo suppression or cancellation)

Patent 5054020: Apparatus for high speed data communication with asynchronous/synchronous and synchronous/asynchronous data conversion
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : LOW SPEED ASYNCHRONOUS DATA SYSTEM (E.G., TELETYPEWRITER SERVICE) : Rotary distributor : Synchronizer : Start-Stop : Using a transversal filter)

Patent 5054021: Circuit for nulling the talker's speech in a conference call and method thereof
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Conferencing : Conferee signals combined or distributed via time channels : Using summation of conferee signals : Digital summation : Including cancellation of certain signals :)

Patent 5054022: Local communication bus system comprising a set of interconnected devices, a control bus, and a set of signal interconnections, and a
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5054023: "Smart" watchdog safety switch
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : Timing error (e.g., watchdog timer time-out) : Storage content error)

Patent 5054024: System scan path architecture with remote bus controller
(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 5054025: Method for eliminating errors in block parameters
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Parity bit : Branch metric calculation)

Patent 5054026: Microprocessor having functional redundancy monitoring mode of operation
(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)

Patent 5054027: Pulsed laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Control of pulse characteristics : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 5054028: Feedback stabilization system for pulsed single longitudinal mode tunable lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Optical output stabilization : Frequency : Rotating prism)

Patent 5054029: Pulse power supply circuit
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR COMPONENT CIRCUITRY : Power supply : Frequency)

Patent 5054030: Grid-inserted quantum structure
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5054031: Semiconductor laser device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : Channeled substrate :)

Patent 5054032: Gas laser housing
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Mirror support or alignment structure : Polarizer)

Patent 5054033: Tiltable arc furnace
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Charging or discharging : Discharge by tilting : Through electrode)

Patent 5054034: Ensemble modem structure for imperfect transmission media
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5054035: Digital signal quality evaluation circuit using synchronization patterns
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TESTING : Data rate : Angle modulation)

Patent 5054036: Digital signal coding
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE CODE MODULATION : Differential : Associated signal processing)

Patent 5054037: Method of servo-controlling the parameters of a modulator having 2.sup.n phase and amplitude states, and a circuit for implementing the method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Antinoise or distortion (includes predistortion) : Phase locked loop)

Patent 5054038: Method and apparatus for restoring data
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5054039: Digital calibration circuit employing composite sine wave signals
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Converting input or output signal from or to an analogue signal : Biquinary code)

Patent 5054040: Non-destructive charge domain multiplier and process thereof
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : CHARGE TRANSFER DEVICE (E.G., ANALOGUE SHIFT REGISTER, CCD, BUCKET BRIGADE DEVICE) : Particular input or output means : Multiplication or division by a fraction)

Patent 5054041: High precision x-ray collimator
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography :)

Patent 5054042: Device for the setting up and routing of telephone calls between subscribers of a radio network and/or of a wired telephone network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.) : Personal digitial assistant)

Patent 5054043: Cable insulation eccentricity and diameter monitor
(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 5054044: Radiology installation with a communications network
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis)

Patent 5054045: Coronary tracking display
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : Thickness or density analysis)

Patent 5054046: Method of and apparatus for production and manipulation of high density charge
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : With switching means)

Patent 5054047: Circuits responsive to and controlling charged particles
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : With switching means)

Patent 5054048: X-ray radiography method and system
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : BEAM CONTROL : Scanner : Rotary)

Patent 5054049: Patient support means for x-ray absorption compensation in computer tomography system
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Object holder or support : With light projection)

Patent 5054050: Drop testing in fiber to the home systems
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Testing of network terminating interface, subscriber trunk interface, or service function : With a programmable or self-test device : Noise)

Patent 5054051: Autodial from database in an electronic wristwatch
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Integrated with other device : Radiotelephone having plural transceivers (e.g., for analog and digital, trunking and cellular, etc.))

Patent 5054052: Mobile telephone device with low power consumption
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Power supply : Power conservation : Waveguide)

Patent 5054053: Speech recognition system for telephony
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Having voice recognition or synthesization : Having specific antenna arrangement)

Patent 5054054: Voice applications generator
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Message management : Controlled by subscriber or caller : Message storage in centralized location (e.g., central office, PBX, etc.) : Structural detail of storage medium drive)

Patent 5054055: Telephone system and method for the intelligent use of individual calling line identification information
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : RECEPTION OF CALLING INFORMATION AT SUBSTATION IN WIRELINE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM : Extracting call ID from transmitted signal : Using a trigger code)

Patent 5054056: Tamper-deterrent device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH CHECK OPERATED CONTROL (E.G., PAYSTATION) : Fraud or interference prevention : Information message notification at paystation)

Patent 5054057: Coin blocker
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH CHECK OPERATED CONTROL (E.G., PAYSTATION) : At terminal station (e.g., coin paystation) : Coin disposition (i.e., return or collection))

Patent 5054058: Telephone and telephone system having improved one-touch calling
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : MULTI-LINE OR KEY SUBSTATION SYSTEM WITH SELECTIVE SWITCHING AND CENTRAL SWITCHING OFFICE CONNECTION : With special service : Coin disposition (i.e., return or collection))

Patent 5054059: Telephone dialing system for specialized services
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CALL OR TERMINAL ACCESS ALARM OR CONTROL : At substation : Restrictive dialing circuit : Of specific equipment)

Patent 5054060: Circuit for regulating current in a PBX loop
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Power supply : Central power source (e.g., common battery, line current feed) : Connection to operator's terminal)

Patent 5054061: Hands-free telephone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSTATION OR TERMINAL CIRCUITRY : For loudspeaking terminal : Amplification or attenuation level control : Controlling acoustic feedback)

Patent 5054062: Circuit for maintaining hybrid cancellation of signals in a communication system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Hybrid circuit : Voltage boosting circuit)

Patent 5054063: Disposable sanitary telephone cover
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : Protective structure : Antiseptic, disinfecting, or disposable : Antiseptic)

Patent 5054064: Video control system for recorded programs
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Encrypted code control signal : Including frequency modification of audio signal or frequency shifting of audio carrier)

Patent 5054066: Error correcting public key cryptographic method and program
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5054067: Block-cipher cryptographic device based upon a pseudorandom nonlinear sequence generator
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Time segment interchange : Block/data stream enciphering : Plural carrier frequencies)

Patent 5054068: Trunked radio communication system having encrypted system control information
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Wireless communication : Including a modem)

Patent 5054069: Apparatus for scrambling/descrambling data by word-by-word processing
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Symmetric key cryptography : Combining outputs of shift register : Nonlinear or chaotic system)

Patent 5054070: Stereo signal communication system and method
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Broadcast or multiplex stereo : FM final modulation : AM subcarrier : Switch-type detector or modulator : Having transmitter)

Patent 5054071: Volume control for optimum television stereo separation
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Broadcast or multiplex stereo : FM final modulation : AM subcarrier : Stereo indicators (e.g., stereo presence) : Four or more diodes)

Patent 5054072: Coding of acoustic waveforms
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Specialized information : Pitch :)

Patent 5054073: Voice analysis and synthesis dependent upon a silence decision
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Quantization : Post-transmission)

Patent 5054074: Optimized speech recognition system and method
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Specialized equations or comparisons : Probability : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5054075: Subband decoding method and apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Noise : Excitation patterns)

Patent 5054076: Key-actuated volume control
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : INCLUDING AMPLITUDE OR VOLUME CONTROL : With manual volume control : Including feedback)

Patent 5054077: Fader device
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : INCLUDING AMPLITUDE OR VOLUME CONTROL : With manual volume control : Including feedback)

Patent 5054078: Method and apparatus to suspend speech
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : VOICE CONTROLLED : With manual volume control)

Patent 5054079: Bone conduction microphone with mounting means
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Body contact wave transfer (e.g., bone conduction earphone, larynx microphone) : Including feedback)

Patent 5054080: Pneumatic loudspeaker with a continuous pressurized fluid flow
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : By modifying fluid flow : Reflecting element)

Patent 5054081: Electrostatic transducer with improved bass response utilizing disturbed bass resonance energy
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Having electrostatic element (e.g., electret, vibrating plate) : Mechanical detail)

Patent 5054082: Method and apparatus for programming devices to recognize voice commands
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Speech controlled system : Specialized models)

Patent 5054083: Voice verification circuit for validating the identity of an unknown person
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Novelty item : Specialized models)

Patent 5054084: Syllable recognition system
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Word recognition : Subportions : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5054085: Preprocessing system for speech recognition
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Specialized information : Pitch :)

Patent 5054086: Binary system for generating sound
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Synthesis : Word recognition)

Patent 5054087: Process and apparatus for optically checking perforations in hollow articles such as turbine blades
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection : Alignment, registration, or position determination)

Patent 5054088: Signature verification data compression for storage on an identification card
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a signature : Sensing pressure together with speed or acceleration :)

Patent 5054089: Individual identification apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : With a prism :)

Patent 5054090: Fingerprint correlation system with parallel FIFO processor
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : With a prism :)

Patent 5054091: Method for determining coordinates of circumscribed rectangular frame of each character for use in optical character reader
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : Segmenting individual characters or words : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5054092: Hand-operated low cost magnetic character recognition system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Reading bank checks (e.g., documents bearing E-13B type characters) : Reading MICR data : Blood cells)

Patent 5054093: Parallel, multi-unit, adaptive, nonlinear pattern class separator and identifier
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : LEARNING SYSTEMS : Trainable classifiers or pattern recognizers (e.g., adaline, perceptron) : Network structures)

Patent 5054094: Rotationally impervious feature extraction for optical character recognition
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Feature counting : Alignment, registration, or position determination)

Patent 5054095: Method of recognizing a pattern in a field having a multi-valent amplitude, and device for performing such a method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Template matching (e.g., specific devices that determine the best match) : Electronic template : Comparator : Topological properties (e.g., number of holes in a pattern, connectivity, etc.))

Patent 5054096: Method and apparatus for converting documents into electronic data for transaction processing
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Image storage or retrieval : Parallel processing)

Patent 5054097: Methods and apparatus for alignment of images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : Registering or aligning multiple images to one another : Where the object is a character, word, or text)

Patent 5054098: Method of detecting the skew angle of a printed business form
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Measuring image properties (e.g., length, width, or area) : Determining amount an image is rotated or skewed : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5054099: Binary image reduction method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : To change the scale or size of an image : Rotation of image is limited to 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees)

Patent 5054100: Pixel interpolator with edge sharpening
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : To change the scale or size of an image : Raising or lowering the image resolution (e.g., subpixel accuracy) : Interpolation : Using an Exclusive-OR gate)

Patent 5054101: Thresholding of gray level images using fractal dimensions
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Variable threshold, gain, or slice level : Minimize jaggedness in edges (e.g., anti-aliasing))

Patent 5054102: Self-centering character stroke thickening for optical character recognition
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Object boundary expansion or contraction : Line thinning or thickening : With a multilevel classifier)

Patent 5054103: Picture encoding system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Transform coding : Discrete cosine or sine transform : With a multilevel classifier)

Patent 5054104: Optical character reader
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : EDITING, ERROR CHECKING, OR CORRECTION (E.G., POSTRECOGNITION PROCESSING) : General purpose image processor)

Patent 5054105: Electric sauna heater utilizing a thermostatic control of steam generation and sauna room heating
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Vaporizer : Liquid evaporant (e.g., water, etc.) : With crucible)

Patent 5054106: Hot gas soldering system
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Fluid heater carried on discharge member : Hand-held discharge member : Valve turns heating element on and off)

Patent 5054107: Radiating lamp fluid heating system
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Externally heated line connected section : Heating element producing radiation : Coiled)

Patent 5054108: Heater and method for deionized water and other liquids
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Heated line section with heating element internal of flow path : With baffle-defined flow path : Producing counterflow circulation : Laterally disposed (i.e., side-arm type))

Patent 5054109: Trunked radio system having fleet queue alert
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : CARRIER WAVE REPEATER OR RELAY SYSTEM (I.E., RETRANSMISSION OF SAME INFORMATION) : Plural modulated carriers : Simultaneous using plural repeaters at each location)

Patent 5054110: Multi-site dispatching system cell registration
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Registration : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail)

Patent 5054111: HF data communications system with network management
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : Channel allocation : Rayleigh or multipath fading)

Patent 5054112: Electronic data collection system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Near field (i.e., inductive or capacitive coupling) : Plural conversion stages)

Patent 5054113: Communication system with bit sampling method in portable receiver for simulcast communication
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Simulcast system :)

 

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