Patents 6018368 - 6018621

 

 

Patent 6018368: Scalable encoding apparatus and method with improved function of scaling motion vector
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Block coding : Discrete cosine)

Patent 6018369: Video decoder with closed caption data on video output
(TELEVISION : NONPICTORIAL DATA PACKET IN TELEVISION FORMAT : Changing number of fields for standard conversion)

Patent 6018370: Current source and threshold voltage generation method and apparatus for HHK video circuit
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync separation : With counter or frequency divider)

Patent 6018371: Apparatus for receiving and decoding a broadcast signal
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Color television)

Patent 6018372: Electronic program guide with multiple day planner
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide : Content arrangement : With separate window, panel, or screen)

Patent 6018373: Image quality correction circuit and method based on color density
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Transition or edge sharpeners : Color television processing : Including horizontal transition)

Patent 6018374: Method and system for preventing the off screen copying of a video or film presentation
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Projection device : With moving color filters)

Patent 6018375: Cathode ray tube holding device
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cathode-ray tube : Support : Deflection element support : Yoke : Bonded to CRT faceplate)

Patent 6018376: Synchronous reproduction apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Associated signal processing : Synchronization : Half-pixel refinement)

Patent 6018377: Storage capacitor with dielectric layer comprising particular materials
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With supplemental capacitor : With particular dielectric mirror for spatial light modulator (i.e., SLM))

Patent 6018378: Liquid crystal/polymer composite with high optical anisotropy and low dielectric anisotropy to lower hysteresis exhibiting transparent and
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal : With particular encapsulating medium : With color formed by different color polarizer or color filter associated with each cell)

Patent 6018379: Reflective LCD having a particular scattering means
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Diffuser (on viewer side of liquid crystal) : Opaque mask or black mask)

Patent 6018380: LCD having trench formed on the substrate(s) to stop sealing material flowing to display areas
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Liquid crystal seal : Having connection detail to external circuit)

Patent 6018381: Method for calibrating a photofinishing system and components for use in such a method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Multicolor picture : Regulating light intensity or exposure time : Including :)

Patent 6018382: Photo printer and paper mask device
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6018383: Very large area patterning system for flexible substrates
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Image transferred to or from curved surface : Original moves continuously : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper :)

Patent 6018384: Projection exposure system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6018385: Measuring system for registering reflectances on printed products
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PLURAL TEST : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6018386: Oscillatory, optically coupled measurement system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PHOTOMETERS : By comparison)

Patent 6018387: Device for measuring luminescence
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Fluid containers (e.g., cells or cuvettes) : Light intensity)

Patent 6018388: Microtiter plate
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Fluid containers (e.g., cells or cuvettes) : Light intensity)

Patent 6018389: Cone penetrometer fiber optic raman spectroscopy probe assembly
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With Raman type light scattering : With particular illumination means)

Patent 6018390: Integrated optics waveguide accelerometer with a proof mass adapted to exert force against the optical waveguide during acceleration
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Using fiber or waveguide interferometer : Lock-in prevention)

Patent 6018391: Method and apparatus for inspecting foreign matter by examining frequency differences between probing light beam and reference light
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having light beams of different frequencies (e.g., heterodyning) : Plural counter-propagating beams (e.g., non-motion Sagnac device))

Patent 6018392: Apparatus and method for inspecting phase shifting masks
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Contour or profile : Tilt)

Patent 6018393: Evaluating system for a dual focus lens
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Contour or profile : Tilt)

Patent 6018394: Apparatus and method for imaging fired ammunition
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY CONFIGURATION COMPARISON : Width or diameter)

Patent 6018395: Alignment system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 6018396: Glossmeter
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF LIGHT REFLECTION (E.G., GLASS) : With diffusion : With scanning, sweeping, or moving detector over film)

Patent 6018397: Digital image processing with indication to user of hardcopy output image quality
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) :)

Patent 6018398: Duplex printing method for a simplex only printer by electronically separating opposite side page images for delayed automatic printing
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6018399: Image processing device which discriminates effectively between character pixels and halftone pixels
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6018400: Laser printer employing overlapped color plane processing
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6018401: Carriage with a stretched function adapted to be used in an image scanning apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile illumination control : Variable thresholding technique)

Patent 6018402: Apparatus and method for phase-encoding off-axis spatial light modulators within holographic data systems
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Lens)

Patent 6018403: Image reproducing method and apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Holographic stereogram : Multiple point hologram (e.g., fly-eye lens, etc.))

Patent 6018404: Bidirectional optical telecommunication system comprising a bidirectional optical amplifier
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY :)

Patent 6018405: Optical transmission equipment which transmits an amplified optical data signal and an optical surveillance signal
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including pumping : Clock recovery)

Patent 6018406: Optical repeater and optical transmission system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL REPEATER SYSTEM : Supervisory signal by repeater : Soliton)

Patent 6018407: Optical receiving circuit
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER : Including postcompensation : Feedback : Having feedback)

Patent 6018408: Laser projection display apparatus
(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) : Plural moving scanning elements : Bearing or shaft for rotary driver)

Patent 6018409: Multi-beam scanning apparatus
(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) : Utilizing plural light beams : Having a common axis of rotation)

Patent 6018410: Image readout imaging lens and image readout apparatus
(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 : Having a common axis of rotation)

Patent 6018411: Optical device utilizing magneto-optical effect
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Magneto-optic : Modulation of polarized light via modulating input signal : With particular direction of the field in relation to the medium, beam direction or polarization : Diverse layer)

Patent 6018412: Optical attenuator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Magneto-optic : Modulation of polarized light via modulating input signal : With particular direction of the field in relation to the medium, beam direction or polarization : Diverse layer)

Patent 6018413: Light source unit, optical measurement apparatus and exposure apparatus using the same unit
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Having particular chemical composition or structure)

Patent 6018414: Dual band infrared lens assembly using diffractive optics
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Lens, lens system or component : Infrared lens : Fault detection)

Patent 6018415: X-Y table having belt drives for moving a stage of the table in fine increments and microscope comprising the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Stage or slide carrier : With plural transverse movements : Binocular)

Patent 6018416: Secondary image formation type view finder
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : With relay : Plural magnification in same viewing field)

Patent 6018417: Real image finder
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : With prism or U-shaped optical path : Equatorial mount)

Patent 6018418: Polarization beam splitter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By birefringent element : For beam deflection or splitting : Using film strips)

Patent 6018419: Diffuse reflectors
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By birefringent element : With particular material or mounting structure : Using compensation techniques)

Patent 6018420: Binocular having hand-vibration compensation system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : IMAGE STABILIZATION : By movable refractive structure : Having plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 6018421: Multilayer thin film bandpass filter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Selective wavelength transmission or reflection : Filter having four or more layers)

Patent 6018422: Three-dimensional microstructures and methods for making three-dimensional microstructures
(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 : Collapsible or foldable)

Patent 6018423: Optical system and 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 partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Superimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.) : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.) : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 6018424: Conformal window design with static and dynamic aberration correction
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Including a nonspherical surface : Adjusting mechanism)

Patent 6018425: Wide-angle lens assembly and method
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Reverse telephoto : With five or less components : Having curvilinear lens)

Patent 6018426: Zoom lens barrel
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Monocular loupe type)

Patent 6018427: Free floating filter clamp
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : ABSORPTION FILTER : With support or frame : Laminated or layered mirror support)

Patent 6018428: Method and apparatus for recovering read errors due to thermal asperities in a disk drive having an MR head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CHECKING RECORD CHARACTERISTICS OR MODIFYING RECORDING SIGNAL FOR CHARACTERISTIC COMPENSATION : Time division)

Patent 6018429: Tape servo pattern with embedded servo track number identification
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6018430: Disk drive with multiple disk surfaces having improved allocation of servo sectors
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6018431: Disk drive with shock evaluator
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Recording-or erasing-prevention : With incremental movement between record and head)

Patent 6018432: Disc drive operational response using idle mode compensation
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Specifics of the amplifier)

Patent 6018433: Disk cartridge and data storage device with incompatible disk cartridge insertion protection
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Specifics of the amplifier)

Patent 6018434: Tape cartridge having written-in-defect servo patterns for rapid head position calibration
(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 6018435: Disk apparatus, and recording/reproduction method therefor
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : By recorded servo reference or address signal : Stepping motor)

Patent 6018436: Apparatus for guiding and preventing slackening of tape in a video cassette tape recorder
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD MOVING DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Rotating head : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 6018437: Disc drive servo writer support assembly
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Tape in container)

Patent 6018438: Protective magnet shield for a spindle motor
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Plural disks : Rotational drive detail : Mechanical detail)

Patent 6018439: Connector assembly for connecting transducing heads to a flex circuit of a disc drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Arcuate head movement : Electrical connection detail onto actuator arm : Actuator side detail)

Patent 6018440: Flexible disk drive having a position detection unit for detecting a current position of a magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Linear head movement : E block detail)

Patent 6018441: Disk drive pivot bearing and actuator arm 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 6018442: Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having rotary scanning drum supported by a bearing having contacting bearing surfaces which provide
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head during transducing : Tape record having rotary head : Rotating drum : Axle bearing : Screw mount detail)

Patent 6018443: Thin film magnetic head having hard films for magnetizing a shield layer in a single domain state
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Detail of magnetic shielding : In horizontal head configuration)

Patent 6018444: Batch fabricated servo write head having low write-gap linewidth variation
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Gap structure details : Plural gaps : Mounting detail)

Patent 6018445: Belt-drive tape cartridge having an offset drive roller and flanged tape guides
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : Pressure element)

Patent 6018446: Magnetic disc cartridge with shutter spring
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : For disk : Disc record)

Patent 6018447: Method and apparatus for reducing ground fault risks in cabled signal lines
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Ground fault protection : Transformer with structurally combined protective device)

Patent 6018448: Paired multi-layered dielectric independent passive component architecture resulting in differential and common mode filtering with
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Load shunting by fault responsive means (e.g., crowbar circuit) : Voltage responsive : With more than two wires)

Patent 6018449: Method for automated reconfiguration of a distribution system using distributed control logic and communications
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Feeder protection in distribution networks : With current and voltage responsive fault sensors : With communication between feeder disconnect points : With sequentially inserted impedance)

Patent 6018450: Output driver with overshoot and undershoot protection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : Overvoltage and undervoltage : With time delay protective means)

Patent 6018451: Circuit breaker trip unit and method for real-time fault indication
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Digital control : Protection for thyristor)

Patent 6018452: Residential protection service center
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6018453: Surge arrester protection system and method
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Pneumatically operated circuit breaker)

Patent 6018454: Metallized film, a production method thereof, and a capacitor using it
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Solid dielectric : Plural dielectrics : Impregnated : With adjustment means)

Patent 6018455: Heat sinks for conductors in low voltage switchgear
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electrical power distribution systems and devices : With cooling means : Tamper resistant)

Patent 6018456: Enclosure for removable computer peripheral equipment
(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 6018457: Locking bracket for a drive housing and method of assembly
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Disk drive support : With plug-in circuit breakers)

Patent 6018458: Constant impedance air baffle for cooling of electronic card assemblies
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Air : With plug-in circuit breakers)

Patent 6018459: Porous metal 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 : With cooling fins)

Patent 6018460: Flexible thermal conductor with electromagnetic interference shielding capability for electronic components
(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 6018461: PC card with internal EMI shielding
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Module : With printed circuit boards : IC card or card member : Selective connections)

Patent 6018462: Multi-tip module
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Connection of components to board : By specific pattern on board : Flexible connecting lead)

Patent 6018463: Large non-hermetic multichip module package
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : Interconnection details : Specific alignment or guide means)

Patent 6018464: Option card-equipping device for improving electromagnetic shielding and a computer using the same
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : EMI : Spacer details)

Patent 6018465: Apparatus for mounting a chip package to a chassis of a computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : Support brackets : With protective device or unit)

Patent 6018466: Electronic signal conditioner
(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 6018467: Resonant mode power supply having an efficient low power stand-by mode
(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 6018468: Multi-resonant DC-to-DC converter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Bridge type : Including plural anode/single cathode device)

Patent 6018469: Low cost high efficiency power converter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Single-ended, separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current)

Patent 6018470: Method and arrangement for producing operating voltage
(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 6018471: Methods and apparatus for treating waste
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In rectifier systems : Diode : Grid-like electrode)

Patent 6018472: Method and apparatus for power factor correction
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In rectifier systems : Diode : Grid-like electrode)

Patent 6018473: Power supply and printing machine containing same
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In rectifier systems : Thyristor : Grid-like electrode)

Patent 6018474: Switching device
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In transistor inverter systems : Thyristor)

Patent 6018475: MOS memory point
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Semiconductive : Multiple magnetic storage layers)

Patent 6018476: Nonvolatile configuration cells and cell arrays
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Drive circuitry (e.g., word line driver) : Verify signal)

Patent 6018477: Intelligent refreshing method and apparatus for increasing multi-level non-volatile memory charge retention reliability
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Line charging (e.g., precharge, discharge, refresh) : Verify signal)

Patent 6018478: Random access memory with separate row and column designation circuits for reading and writing
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Semiconductive)

Patent 6018479: High voltage generating circuit for a semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including level shift or pull-up circuit : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6018480: Method and system which permits logic signal routing over on-chip memories
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : For complementary information : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6018481: Dynamic semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : For complementary information : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6018482: High efficiency redundancy scheme for semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6018483: Distributed block redundancy for memory devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6018484: Method and apparatus for testing random access memory devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6018485: Semiconductor memory device with cascaded burn-in test capability
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6018486: Reading method and circuit for dynamic memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Precharge : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6018487: Read-only memory device having bit line discharge circuitry and method of reading data from the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Accelerating charge or discharge : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6018488: Semiconductor memory device and method relieving defect of semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having fuse element : Holographic)

Patent 6018489: Mock wordline scheme for timing control
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6018490: Programmable logic array integrated circuits
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6018491: Synchronous dynamic random access memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6018492: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6018493: Sonar suspension apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Offshore prospecting : Transducer position control :)

Patent 6018494: Signature estimation of a seismic source
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Offshore prospecting : Signal processing : Controlled source signalling :)

Patent 6018495: Method of borehole compensation of earth formation characteristic measurements using depth measurements
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Well logging : Amplitude measurement : Amplitude comparison :)

Patent 6018496: Method and apparatus for hydraulic isolation determination
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Well logging : Borehole or casing condition : Frequency dependent determination)

Patent 6018497: Method and apparatus for generating more accurate earth formation grid cell property information for use by a simulator to display more
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Display systems : 3-D : Digital)

Patent 6018498: Automated seismic fault detection and picking
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Display systems : 3-D : Digital)

Patent 6018499: Three-dimensional seismic imaging of complex velocity structures
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Display systems : 3-D : Digital)

Patent 6018500: Radon moveout
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Synthetic seismograms and models : 3-D)

Patent 6018501: Subsea repeater and method for use of the same
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : UNDERWATER SYSTEM : Telemetering : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 6018502: Long life coaxial sparker for underwater sound source
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SIGNAL TRANSDUCERS : Underwater type : Exclusive-type transmitter : Spark discharge devices : Frequency)

Patent 6018503: Time zone indicator device
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PLURAL TIME ZONES : With a world globe : Actuation of a running-time meter)

Patent 6018504: Recording device capable of recording broadcast signals at a desired time
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : COMBINED INDEPENDENT AUDIO SYSTEMS : Radio : Including recording from radio :)

Patent 6018505: Magneto-optical disc apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Magnetic field generation : Magnetic field transducer assembly : Operative location positioning of transducer assembly : Rotating magnet)

Patent 6018506: Disc reproducing apparatus and method
(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 : Electrical information signal processing : Buffering : Correction of error)

Patent 6018507: Method of and apparatus for recording data on land/groove track on optical recording medium
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Spiral or helical track : Separation into plural polarization component beams)

Patent 6018508: Intensity of a light beam changed according to the length of a mark
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Binary signal processing for controlling recording light characteristic : Positioning adjunct)

Patent 6018509: Connector apparatus for electrically connecting an optical component drive device to an external electrical circuit
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Transducer carriage or actuator : Adjustable objective lens support : Linear leaf springs : Electrical connection detail : Movable guide)

Patent 6018510: Phase change recording medium for allowing a tracking servo control based on a differential phase detection tracking method
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Turntable)

Patent 6018511: Magneto-optical recording medium and readout method of the same
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Specific detail of recording medium : Specific detail of layer (e.g., bias or initializing layers, etc.) : Plural magnetic layers (e.g., recording and reproducing layers) : Exchange-coupling magnetization layer : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 6018512: System and method of encoding for identifying a given surface among several identically patterned disk surfaces
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Specific disc profile : With interdisc coupling : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 6018513: Communication control apparatus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE WIDTH (PULSE DURATION) MODULATION : Level multiplex)

Patent 6018514: Apparatus and method for protecting a communication device operating in an undesirable environment
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a switching system : Walsh functions)

Patent 6018515: Message buffering for prioritized message transmission and congestion management
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Bypass an inoperative channel)

Patent 6018516: Method for minimizing unneeded retransmission of packets in a packet communication environment supporting a plurality of data link rates
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Control of data admission to the network : End-to-end flow control : Using a spare channel)

Patent 6018517: Process for the renewal--during communication--of the traffic parameters of an ATM network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Control of data admission to the network : Based on data flow rate measurement : Measurement of the peak data flow rate : Loopback of signals on the secondary ring or loop)

Patent 6018518: Flow control in a cell switched communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Flow control of data transmission through a network : Based on data flow rate measurement)

Patent 6018519: Overload prevention in a telecommunications network node
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Flow control of data transmission through a network : Including signaling between network elements : Measurement of the average data flow rate)

Patent 6018520: Base station apparatus and a mobile radio terminal for a radio communication system, and radio communication system, and a
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement)

Patent 6018521: Network interface subsystem for use in an ATM communications system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Channel assignment)

Patent 6018522: Method for providing data from an information network to subscribers of a communication system
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM : Multiunit or multiroom structure (e.g., home, hospital, hotel, office building, school, etc.))

Patent 6018523: Switching networks having improved layouts
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Particular switching network arrangement)

Patent 6018524: Scalable high speed IP routing lookups
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Processing of address header for routing, per se : Multistage switch)

Patent 6018525: ATM transport of voice band signals with channel associated signaling
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Sequencing or resequencing of packets to insure proper output sequence order : Address concatenation)

Patent 6018526: Bridge device with self learning between network media and integrated circuit and method based on the same
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Bridge or gateway between networks : Having central (e.g., common) storage)

Patent 6018527: Queue service interval based cell scheduler with hierarchical queuing configurations
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Assigning period of time for information to be transmitted (e.g., scheduling) : Based on bandwidth allocation (e.g., Weighted Round Robin) : Employing particular searching function (e.g., hashing, alternate, re-routing))

Patent 6018528: System and method for optimizing spectral efficiency using time-frequency-code slicing
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Combined time and frequency assignment : Concentrator)

Patent 6018529: Channel bank with individually removable processorless U-BRITE cards controlled by bank controller card
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Details of circuit or interface for connecting user to the network : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 6018530: Method for transmitting using a modified transport control protocol
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Frame length : Message having an address header : On ring or loop)

Patent 6018532: Method for multiplexing adjacent transceiver/transcoder links into a single timeslot
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiplexing combined with demultiplexing : Inserted in gaps in main information)

Patent 6018533: Optical fiber and integrated optic lasers with enhanced output power
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : OPTICAL FIBER LASER :)

Patent 6018534: Fiber bragg grating DFB-DBR interactive laser and related fiber laser sources
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : OPTICAL FIBER LASER :)

Patent 6018535: External cavity type wavelength-tunable light source
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Tuning : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 6018536: Multiple-wavelength mode-locked laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Producing plural wavelength output : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 6018537: Reliable, modular, production quality narrow-band high rep rate F.sub.2 laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Control of pulse characteristics : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 6018538: High speed non-biased semiconductor laser dione driver for high speed digital communication
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR COMPONENT CIRCUITRY : For driving or controlling laser : Frequency)

Patent 6018539: Semiconductor laser and method of fabricating semiconductor laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 6018540: Semiconductor light emitting element and optical fiber transmission system
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : With saturable absorption layer)

Patent 6018541: DFB laser waveguide having periodic distribution of gains and absorptions of energy
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : With diffraction grating (Bragg reflector) :)

Patent 6018542: Sealed electrode feeding assembly
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Electrode support : Seal : With means to join sections)

Patent 6018543: Noisy channel avoidance method in a digital communication system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping : End-to-end transmission system :)

Patent 6018544: Method and apparatus for subscriber power level adjustment in a communication system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : Receiver : Multi-receiver or interference cancellation :)

Patent 6018545: Communications device employing spectrum spreading in transmitted bits along a time axis
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : End-to-end transmission system : Having specific code acquisition or tracking)

Patent 6018546: Technique for soft decision metric generation in a wireless communications system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : Receiver : Multi-receiver or interference cancellation :)

Patent 6018547: Method and apparatus for increasing spectral efficiency of CDMA systems using direct sequence spread spectrum signals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping : End-to-end transmission system :)

Patent 6018548: System and method for compressing data in a communication channel utilizing time encoding
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Pulse code modulation : Associated signal processing)

Patent 6018549: Selectable multi-protocol cable termination
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : CABLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS : Noise or distortion reduction)

Patent 6018550: Method and apparatus for transposing differential signals onto a set of binary signals to increase the information-carrying capacity of the
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Automatic baseline or threshold adjustment : Modulation by absorption of signal, changing antenna dimension or changing antenna impedance)

Patent 6018551: Method and apparatus for reproducing carrier
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Carrier recovery circuit or carrier tracking : Quaternary)

Patent 6018552: Differential detection receiver
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Phase shift keying : Differential (diphase) : Quaternary)

Patent 6018553: Multi-level mixer architecture for direct conversion of FSK signals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Frequency shift keying : Biphase (manchester code))

Patent 6018554: Automatic gain control circuit and method for full gain restart
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Automatic gain control : Correlative or matched filter)

Patent 6018555: Network utilizing modified preambles that support antenna diversity
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Diversity (frequency or time) : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 6018556: Programmable loop filter for carrier recovery in a radio receiver
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 6018557: Methods and assemblies for cleaning a control rod guide in a nuclear reactor
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : FISSION REACTOR MATERIAL (INCLUDING REACTION PRODUCTS) TREATMENT : Impurity removal : By pressurized fluid (i.e., blowdown) : Electrostatic or magnetic filters)

Patent 6018558: Signal disconnection detection circuit that ensures positive detection of signal disconnection
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Determining machine or apparatus operating time or monitoring machine, apparatus or operation : Where the different categories represent monetary amounts (e.g., wages, charges))

Patent 6018559: Chain-connected shift register and programmable logic circuit whose logic function is changeable in real time
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SHIFT REGISTER : Particular transfer means : Phase clocking or synchronizing : Field-effect transistor :)

Patent 6018560: Up/down counter
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : PULSE COUNTING OR DIVIDING CHAINS : Using bistable regenerative trigger circuits : Using only semiconductors having at least three electrodes : Reversible counter :)

Patent 6018561: Mask boundary correction in a cone beam imaging system using simplified filtered backprojection image reconstruction
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography :)

Patent 6018562: Apparatus and method for automatic recognition of concealed objects using multiple energy computed tomography
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Plural sources :)

Patent 6018563: X-ray imaging apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Dental panoramic : Moving source and detector : Linear tomography)

Patent 6018564: Simplified conditions and configurations for phase-contrast imaging with hard x-rays
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Imaging : Tire testing)

Patent 6018565: X-ray imaging system
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : Object responsive control : With movement sensing)

Patent 6018566: Grid formed with silicon substrate
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : BEAM CONTROL : Antiscatter grid : Variable)

Patent 6018567: Maintenance operations console for an advanced intelligent network
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Monitoring : Trunk or long line : AIN link : Pair gain test controller)

Patent 6018568: Voice dialing system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Having switching station : Having format conversion : Recording voice message from non subscriber caller)

Patent 6018569: Information transmission/reception device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : By voice frequency signal (e.g., tone code))

Patent 6018570: Methods and apparatus for regulating the remote ordering, authorization, access and control of services and service features associated with a
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service trigger (activation or deactivation) : Automatic number identification or calling number identification (ANI or CLID) : No answer (e.g., ringing signal, on-hook, idle))

Patent 6018571: System for interactive control of a computer and telephone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service profile (e.g., calling service) : Display arrangement : Of specific equipment)

Patent 6018572: Method and apparatus for prioritizing telephone calls
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Call from anonymous caller)

Patent 6018573: Mobility management system in personal communication system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Call forwarding : No answer (e.g., ringing signal, on-hook, idle))

Patent 6018574: System and method for activation of an enhanced telecommunication service
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Performed by operator (e.g., butt-in, busy verification))

Patent 6018575: Direct distance dialing (DDD) access to a communications services platform
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Secretarial or answering service)

Patent 6018576: Method and apparatus for automated node-based normalization after network restoration
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Of trunk or long line : Fault detection or fault location on telephone link (e.g., continuity, leakage) : Rapid manual connecting structure for test equipment)

Patent 6018577: Data messaging method
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Interexchange signalling : With an automatic exchange)

Patent 6018578: Call and data correspondence in a call-in center employing virtual restructuring for computer telephony integrated functionality
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Call distribution to operator : Automatic call distributor (ACD) system : With interrupter)

Patent 6018579: Call center services for local calls using local number portability
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Local number portability (LNP) : Service switching point (SSP))

Patent 6018580: Non volatile automatic telephone dialer circuit
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Substation originated : Repertory or abbreviated call signal generation : Circuitry of call signal generator : Personal computer memory card (PCMCIA))

Patent 6018581: Communication system and communication method
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Having particular key generator : Nonlinear (e.g., pseudorandom) : By public key method)

Patent 6018582: Optical transmission system implementing encrypting by deterministic chaos
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Fiber optic network : Including addressed decoder control signal)

Patent 6018583: Secure computer network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYSTEM ACCESS CONTROL BASED ON USER IDENTIFICATION BY CRYPTOGRAPHY : Solely password entry (no record or token) : Message digest travels with message)

Patent 6018584: Electronic component assembly for an electronic device and method of assembling the same
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HAVING MICROPHONE : Feedback)

Patent 6018585: Waterproof microphone
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Housed microphone : Ionized gap, spark, or flame)

Patent 6018586: Apparatus for extracting skin pattern features and a skin pattern image processor using subregion filtering
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : Extracting minutia such as ridge endings and bifurcations :)

Patent 6018587: Method for remote sensing analysis be decorrelation statistical analysis and hardware therefor
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Pattern recognition or classification using color : Alphanumerics)

Patent 6018588: Image enhancement circuit and method using mean matching/quantized mean matching histogram equalization and color compensation
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Color correction : Alphanumerics)

Patent 6018589: Image processing method and apparatus using a truncated histogram
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : Color correction)

Patent 6018590: Technique for finding the histogram region of interest based on landmark detection for improved tonescale reproduction of digital radiographic
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : Color correction)

Patent 6018591: Scribble matching
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Unconstrained handwriting (e.g., cursive) : With separate timing or alignment marks)

Patent 6018592: Multiresolutional critical point filter and image matching using the same
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Counting individual pixels or pixel patterns)

Patent 6018593: Method and system for correcting image position based upon predetermined pattern portions
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Point features (e.g., spatial coordinate descriptors) : Measurements made on alphanumeric characters)

Patent 6018594: Image information encoding/decoding system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Context analysis or word recognition (e.g., character string))

Patent 6018595: Apparatus for decoding an object contour from a bitstream of contour information encoded using a chain code
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Contour or chain coding (e.g., Bezier) : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 6018596: Method and apparatus for processing an input image
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Image filter : Line thinning or thickening)

Patent 6018597: Method and apparatus for changing or mapping video or digital images from one image density to another
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Image filter : Line thinning or thickening)

Patent 6018598: Image data processing apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Variable threshold, gain, or slice level : Minimize jaggedness in edges (e.g., anti-aliasing))

Patent 6018599: Color image reading apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Intensity, brightness, contrast, or shading correction : Based on peak levels)

Patent 6018600: Sampling and reconstruction of signals and images including MR images of multiple regions
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Combining image portions (e.g., portions of oversized documents) : Using a mask)

Patent 6018601: Interpolation method for binary image
(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 6018602: Method and arrangement for the space-based operation of quantum-optical amplifiers embodied as optical waveguides
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Slip ring)

Patent 6018603: Optical demultiplexing/multiplexing device having a wavelength dependent element
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 6018604: Optical isolator using a beam aperture method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Rod type :)

Patent 6018605: Photoinitiator--tuned optical fiber and optical fiber ribbon and method of making the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Ribbon cable : With strength member)

Patent 6018606: Fiber fixing device for linear lightguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : External retainer/clamp : Channel waveguide)

Patent 6018607: Fiber optic light guide for measurement of illumination devices
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : NONCYCLINDRICAL OR NONPLANAR SHAPED WAVEGUIDE : Of waveguide cladding)

Patent 6018608: Method of generating information used for the copy protecting signal and apparatus using the same
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF COLOR TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING :)

Patent 6018609: Compressed television signal recording and reproducing apparatus
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF COLOR TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Phase control of carrier signal : Separately recorded)

Patent 6018610: Video cassette recorder record compensation apparatus
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Using disc)

Patent 6018611: Recording apparatus which adaptively records amounts of low resolution video inversely to amounts of high resolution video which has the same
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Editing : Using static memory or delay means)

Patent 6018612: Arrangement for storing an information signal in a memory and for retrieving the information signal from said memory
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Fast, slow, or stop reproducing : Disc : Using control signal on the recording medium)

Patent 6018613: Disc player that reinitializes when a disc is ejected
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Having another signal : Audio signal : Disc : Disc)

Patent 6018614: Portable compressed air heater system
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Concentrated heated air stream (i.e., blast) : Portable : Wall mounted)

Patent 6018615: Smoke generating apparatus
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Vaporizer : Liquid evaporant (e.g., water, etc.) : In continuous flow line connected heater : Pipe or tube forms flow path : Counterflow)

Patent 6018616: Thermal cycling module and process using radiant heat
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Radiant heater : With support for workpiece : Lamp banks movable relative to stationary work during use)

Patent 6018617: Test generating and formatting system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6018618: Image recording apparatus and method capable of removing a leading end portion of received image data
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of image placement or content : Page or frame memory)

Patent 6018619: Method, system and apparatus for client-side usage tracking of information server systems
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Computer network monitoring :)

Patent 6018620: Double buffering operations between the memory bus and the expansion bus of a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 6018621: Identifying an optimizable logic region in a logic network
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN :)

 

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