Patents 6028516 - 6028768

 

 

Patent 6028516: Trigger circuit
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Disturbance of electromagnetic waves : Light : Inertia-type sensor (e.g., mercury or pendulum switch))

Patent 6028517: Status indicating system for indicating the deposit and withdrawal of items in a receptacle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Mailbox : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))

Patent 6028518: System for verifying attachment of an EAS marker to an article after tagging
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))

Patent 6028519: Tamper-proof security device and system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag"))

Patent 6028520: Annunciator for a toilet
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag"))

Patent 6028521: Liquid level sensor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Material level : Liquid : Float sensor : Vertically reciprocable :)

Patent 6028522: System for monitoring the light level around an ATM
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Condition of electrical apparatus : Signalling light element : Plural)

Patent 6028523: Integral ground pin for sealed compressor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Condition of electrical apparatus : Condition of intentional grounding circuit : Thermal or magnetic current sensors)

Patent 6028524: Method for monitoring the position of a motor grader blade relative to a motor grader frame
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Proximity or distance : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6028525: Wireless level switch
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Tilt : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6028526: Program overtrack channel indicator for recording devices
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VISUAL INDICATION : With input means (e.g., keyboard))

Patent 6028527: Decryption and encryption transmitter/receiver with self-test, learn and rolling code
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Intelligence comparison for controlling : Authorization control (e.g., entry into an area) : Varying authorization : Code rotating or scrambling : Programming of coded record)

Patent 6028528: Apparatus and methods for managing transfers of video recording media used for surveillance from vehicles
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : With camera and object moved relative to each other)

Patent 6028529: Clock correction function for a radio selective call receiver with an intermittent receiver
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Programming the receiver : Over the air : Received signal includes power command)

Patent 6028530: Paging receiver with message dividing function
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Message presentation : Storing or retrieving message (e.g., received message database handling) : News information provider (e.g., sports, weather, etc.))

Patent 6028531: Terminal units for a mobile communications system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Alert : Vibratory (i.e., tactual) alarm : Including graphics)

Patent 6028532: Automatic product conveying system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Addressing : Plural part (e.g., digit) or repetitions : Housing detail)

Patent 6028533: Toy with remotely controlled security alarm
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Frequency responsive actuation : Wireless link : Radio link)

Patent 6028534: Formation data sensing with deployed remote sensors during well drilling
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : WELLBORE TELEMETERING OR CONTROL (E.G., SUBSURFACE TOOL GUIDANCE, DATA TRANSFER, ETC.) : With expandable or inflatable sensor element or mounting : Specified alternating current (A.C.) circuit feature)

Patent 6028535: Integrated approach lighting system and method of use thereof
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : AIRCRAFT ALARM OR INDICATING SYSTEMS : Land-based landing guidance : Particular energy guide source (e.g., sound, electric field, radio) : Visual source : Plural colors : Extension of time)

Patent 6028536: Integrated flight control indicator
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : AIRCRAFT ALARM OR INDICATING SYSTEMS : Nonalarm flight indicator : Attitude : Roll or pitch : Modulated light source)

Patent 6028537: Vehicle communication and remote control system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE POSITION INDICATION : Rudder position indicator)

Patent 6028538: Method, keyboard and system for transmitting key characters
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : With error prevention means (e.g., debounce, antichatter) :)

Patent 6028539: Buffer control method, and decoding apparatus performing buffer control
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Substituting specified bit combinations for other prescribed bit combinations : Bit represented by discrete frequency)

Patent 6028540: Encoding/detection method for digital data
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from NRZ (nonreturn-to-zero) codes : To or from delay modulation code (e.g., Miller code, three frequency code, MFM code) : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6028541: Lossless data compression with low complexity
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from differential codes : To or from double density code)

Patent 6028542: Digital signal processing apparatus
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : SAMPLE AND HOLD : Having variable sampling rate : Digital signal to analog resolver or synchro signal)

Patent 6028543: Apparatus for improvement of the speed of convergence to sub-least-significant-bit accuracy and precision in a digital signal
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Increasing converter resolution (e.g., dithering) : Plural slope analog to digital converter)

Patent 6028544: Digital-to-analog converter with noiseshaping modulator, commutator and plurality of unit converters, and method
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 6028545: Muti-bit successive-approximation analog-to-digital converter with improved conversion speed
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Coarse and fine conversions : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6028546: Pipeline analog-to-digital conversion that reduces the accumulation offset errors
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Analog input compared with static reference : Acting sequentially : Including priority encoder)

Patent 6028547: Method and device for processing signals representative of waves reflected, transmitted or refracted by a volume structure with a view
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : TRANSMISSION THROUGH MEDIA OTHER THAN AIR OR FREE SPACE : Detection of surveilance)

Patent 6028548: Vehicle collision radar with randomized FSK waveform
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RETURN SIGNAL CONTROLS EXTERNAL DEVICE : Radar mounted on and controls land vehicle : With terrain avoidance or alarm)

Patent 6028549: Process for the detection and suppression of interfering signals in S.A.R. data and device for performing this process
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : CLUTTER ELIMINATION : Scanning)

Patent 6028550: Vehicle guidance system using signature zones to detect travel path
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : With storage device (i.e., map or database) :)

Patent 6028551: Micro-miniature beacon transmit-only geo-location emergency system for personal security
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using low Earth orbit (telecommunication) satellites : Satellite selection (i.e., tracking or acquisition))

Patent 6028552: Waveguide phased array antenna apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a steerable array : With electronic scanning : Controlled : Satellite selection (i.e., tracking or acquisition))

Patent 6028553: Method for dynamic route recommendation
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Position indicating (e.g., triangulation) : Land vehicle location (e.g., bus, police car : Having traffic control)

Patent 6028554: Mobile image apparatus and an antenna apparatus used for the mobile image apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6028555: Mobile communication antenna device
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6028556: Portable radio communication apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6028557: Window glass antenna system
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With vehicle : Supported by vehicle body :)

Patent 6028558: Toroidal antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : High frequency type loops : Plural : With feedback)

Patent 6028559: Loop antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : High frequency type loops : With series reactance in loop : With feedback)

Patent 6028560: Device for directional transmission and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With spaced or external radio wave refractor (e.g., lens) : Reactance at free end of active antenna)

Patent 6028561: Tunable slot antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Slot type : Rotary or rotary oscillatory motion)

Patent 6028562: Dual polarized slotted array antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Slot type : Plural : With wave guide coupling :)

Patent 6028563: Dual polarized cross bow tie dipole antenna having integrated airline feed
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Balanced doublet - centerfed (e.g., dipole) : Plural crossed (e.g., turnstile) : With main and subreflector (Casse-grain type))

Patent 6028564: Wire antenna with optimized impedance for connecting to a circuit
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Balanced doublet - centerfed (e.g., dipole) : With parasitic element (e.g., reflector or director) : With parasitic element (e.g., reflector or director))

Patent 6028565: W-band and X-band radome wall
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With housing or protective covering : With collapsible or foldable frame)

Patent 6028566: Omni-directional platform
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With support for antenna, reflector or director : Sectional)

Patent 6028567: Antenna for a mobile station operating in two frequency ranges
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Spiral or helical type : Antenna on bracket)

Patent 6028568: Chip-antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Spiral or helical type : Antenna on bracket)

Patent 6028569: High-torque apparatus and method using composite materials for deployment of a multi-rib umbrella-type reflector
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Antenna components : Reflector or director : Collapsible, foldable or adjustable : Luneberg type)

Patent 6028570: Folding perimeter truss reflector
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Antenna components : Reflector or director : Collapsible, foldable or adjustable : Luneberg type)

Patent 6028571: Digital display unit in a computer system with an improved method and apparatus for determining a source mode using which a received analog
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)

Patent 6028572: Structure for a PALC display panel having a helium filling doped with hydrogen
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Fluid light emitter (e.g., gas, liquid, or plasma) : Having endless belt or tape reader)

Patent 6028573: Driving method and apparatus for display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Fluid light emitter (e.g., gas, liquid, or plasma) : Particular discharge path : Specified plasma coupling path)

Patent 6028574: Device for switching the anode of a flat display screen
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Cathodolulminescent type : Vacuum fluorescent : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 6028575: Electron generating device, image display apparatus, driving circuit therefor, and driving method
Patent 6028576: Matrix addressable display having compensation for activation-to-emission variations
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Cathodolulminescent type : Vacuum fluorescent : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 6028577: Active-matrix type liquid-crystal display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Control means at each display element : Thin film tansistor (TFT) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6028578: Active matrix type liquid crystal display system and driving method therefor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Redundancy (e.g., plural control elements or electrodes))

Patent 6028579: Driving method for liquid crystal devices
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Ferroelectric liquid crystal elements : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6028580: Liquid crystal display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Ferroelectric liquid crystal elements)

Patent 6028581: Method and apparatus for a liquid crystal display (LCD) having an input function
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Input/output liquid crystal display panel : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 6028582: Solenoid for scanned flip-disk sign improvements
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Plural mechanically movable display elements : Particle suspensions (e.g., electrophoretic))

Patent 6028583: Compound layers for composited image manipulation
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Based on image data)

Patent 6028584: Real-time player for panoramic imaged-based virtual worlds
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Clipping : Based on image data : Rectangular region : Plural look up tables)

Patent 6028585: Screen display control method and a screen display control apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)

Patent 6028586: Method and apparatus for detecting image update rate differences
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)

Patent 6028587: Display device for controlling display gradation in display dots by writing image data in image memory
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Dither or halftone : Color :)

Patent 6028588: Multicolor display control method for liquid crystal display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6028589: Method and apparatus for video scaling and convolution for displaying computer graphics on a conventional television monitor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color bit data modification or conversion : Format change (e.g., NTSC to RGB, RGB to composite, XYZ to RGB) : Plural look up tables)

Patent 6028590: Color conversion for processors
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color bit data modification or conversion : Color space transformation (e.g., RGB to YUV) : Plural look up tables)

Patent 6028591: Keyboard with flexible display and prompt capability
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Animation)

Patent 6028592: Relative angle detecting device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Animation)

Patent 6028593: Method and apparatus for providing simulated physical interactions within computer generated environments
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Animation)

Patent 6028594: Coordinate input device depending on input speeds
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6028595: Touch-screen display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6028596: Image creation apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : For storing compressed data : Character memory)

Patent 6028597: Power manager system for highway signage
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Having three or more voltage levels)

Patent 6028598: Liquid crystal driving power supply circuit
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Having three or more voltage levels)

Patent 6028599: Database for use in method and apparatus for displaying television programs and related text
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide : Information updating : Combined at local receiver)

Patent 6028600: Rotary menu wheel interface
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On screen video or audio system interface : Multiple diverse systems : Mode switching interface (e.g., switching between TV and computer) : Hierarchical)

Patent 6028601: FAQ link creation between user's questions and answers
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Help presentation : Handwritten textual input)

Patent 6028602: Method for managing contents of a hierarchical data model
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Virtual input device (e.g., virtual keyboard))

Patent 6028603: Methods and apparatuses for presenting a collection of digital media in a media container
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Indexed book or notebook metaphor : Virtual input device (e.g., virtual keyboard))

Patent 6028604: User friendly remote system interface providing previews of applications
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Emphasis : Previous menu indication)

Patent 6028605: Multi-dimensional analysis of objects by manipulating discovered semantic properties
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Using button array : Imitating real life object)

Patent 6028606: Camera simulation system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6028607: Method of producing a sequence of triangles from a vertex raster with and without half resolution edges while decompressing a compressed
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6028608: System and method of perception-based image generation and encoding
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Image with abnormal condition)

Patent 6028609: Picture display method and apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Motion planning or control : Scaling)

Patent 6028610: Geometry instructions for decompression of three-dimensional graphics data
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 6028611: Modular digital image processing via an image processing chain
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Pipeline processors : Optical detector)

Patent 6028612: Picture memory mapping to minimize memory bandwidth in compression and decompression of data sequences
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Memory partitioning : Unified memory architecture (e.g., UMA))

Patent 6028613: Method and apparatus for programming a graphics subsystem register set
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Graphic command processing : Pipeline processors)

Patent 6028614: Cleaning and lapping apparatus and method for electrographic printers
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Hand-held)

Patent 6028615: Plasma discharge emitter device and array
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : By information carrying flow of invisible charged particles : Specific ionographic head : Laminated head including charged particle generation layer : Modified or specific fluid (e.g., heated, dehumidified, specified gas))

Patent 6028616: Enhanced color gamut from 2-pass xerocolography with 2.lambda. imager and 2-layer photoreceptor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : With medium for receiving an image or feeding means therefor : Pre or post treatment : Block driving)

Patent 6028617: Method of recording an image
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Gradational recording : Sequentially)

Patent 6028618: Thermal printing head coating
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Specific resistance recording element type : Glazed layer : Using pulse width modulation)

Patent 6028619: Thermal head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Specific resistance recording element type : Specific conductor means (e.g., electrode, conducting pattern, etc.) : With means for driving or supplying current to the resistive heating elements : Including sensor means)

Patent 6028620: Method and apparatus for affixing information on optical storage disks
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Tone marking : By adjusting pulse width of light beam : Specific lens)

Patent 6028621: Method of forming and reproducing a three-dimensional image and a device for that purpose
(TELEVISION : STEREOSCOPIC : Picture signal generator : Hue expander)

Patent 6028622: Observation apparatus for endoscopes
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : With endoscope : Image magnifying)

Patent 6028623: Film scanner with data interface
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Motion picture film scanner : Alignment or positioning)

Patent 6028624: Method and apparatus for increased visibility through fog and other aerosols
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Simulator : Visibility (e.g., fog, etc.) : Farm vehicle)

Patent 6028625: Examination system for architectural structure exteriors
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Object or scene measurement : With circuit detail)

Patent 6028626: Abnormality detection and surveillance system
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : Intrusion detection : Traffic monitoring)

Patent 6028627: Camera system for capturing a sporting activity from the perspective of the participant
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : Sporting event : Motion detection)

Patent 6028628: Signal correction circuit
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Including noise or undesired signal reduction : Defective pixel (e.g., signal replacement) : Using dummy pixels)

Patent 6028629: Solid-state imaging device and method of manufacturing the same
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Cathode-ray tube)

Patent 6028630: Driving control method for imaging element, imaging control method, imaging control device, imaging system and imaging device
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Charge-coupled architecture : With timing pulse generator : With diode in series with photocell)

Patent 6028631: Portable terminal apparatus for multimedia communication
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Adaptive)

Patent 6028632: Management of multiple buffers and video decoders in progressive digital video decoder
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Adaptive)

Patent 6028633: Video data compression with trial encoder
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Adaptive)

Patent 6028634: Video encoding and decoding apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)

Patent 6028635: Reducing the memory required for decompression by storing compressed information using DCT based techniques
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Transform : Motion vector)

Patent 6028636: Image coding apparatus using detection of field correlation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Transform : Motion vector)

Patent 6028637: Apparatus and method of inter-block predictive coding/decoding and storage medium storing coded signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Plural : Subband coding)

Patent 6028638: Half-pixel processing apparatus of macroblock for motion compensation of moving images
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)

Patent 6028639: Process and apparatus for converting an MPEG-2 bitstream into SMPTE-259 compatible bitstream
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Scan rate variation)

Patent 6028640: Current source and threshold voltage generation method and apparatus for HHK video circuit
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync separation : With counter or frequency divider)

Patent 6028641: Device and method for generating a stable system clock in HDTV
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Automatic phase or frequency control : Of sampling or clock : Noise inversion)

Patent 6028642: Digital horizontal synchronization pulse phase detector circuit and method
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Automatic phase or frequency control : Horizontal sync component : Color)

Patent 6028643: Multiple-screen video adapter with television tuner
(TELEVISION : COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ART DEVICE (E.G., COMPUTER, TELEPHONE) : Of mechanical scan)

Patent 6028644: Data broadcast receiving apparatus receiving a television broadcast signal with a superposed data broadcast signal
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Having link to external network (e.g., interconnected computer network) : Connection to external network at receiver (e.g., set-top box) : Using telephone network)

Patent 6028645: Digital video effects apparatus and method therefor
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Special effects : Color change type)

Patent 6028646: Color image enhancement device for video display appliance
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Chrominance signal amplitude control (e.g., saturation) : Including chrominance signal amplitude control)

Patent 6028647: Automatic gain control circuit using PIN diode capable of improving noise figure while improving frequency band characteristic and
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Tuning : Color television)

Patent 6028648: Picture synchronization circuit and method therefor
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Associated signal processing : Error detection or correction : Half-pixel refinement)

Patent 6028649: Image display systems having direct and projection viewing modes
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors : Wherein liquid crystal cells include microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal :)

Patent 6028650: Liquid crystal display apparatus with uniform feed-through voltage in panel
(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 6028651: Normally white twisted nematic liquid crystal display including retardation films for improving viewing characteristics
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : Including at least one with negative intrinsic birefringence)

Patent 6028652: Array substrate for display device and manufacturing method thereof
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Insulating layer)

Patent 6028653: Active matrix liquid crystal display panel having an improved numerical aperture and display reliability and wiring designing method therefor
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Interdigited (comb-shaped) electrodes : For parallel alignment)

Patent 6028654: Liquid crystal display with electrode structure having small and high surface resistivity electrodes preventing accumulation of static
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Matrix electrodes : Multilayer electrodes : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))

Patent 6028655: TN and STN liquid-crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : CELL CONTAINING LIQUID CRYSTAL OF SPECIFIC COMPOSITION : Within nematic phase)

Patent 6028656: Optical polarization switch and method of using same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICAL ELEMENT : Beam dividing switch formed from liquid crystal cell : Twisted (or chiral) nematic or supertwisted nematic)

Patent 6028657: Reproducing apparatus for reproducing motion picture film
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : WITH SOUND ACCOMPANIMENT : Methods : Prompters)

Patent 6028658: Film viewer
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : FILM STRIP VIEWING APPARATUS : Coil type)

Patent 6028659: Scanning projection-exposure apparatus and methods
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6028660: Illumination unit for an optical apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Illumination systems or details : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6028661: Multi-branched optical line testing apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6028662: Adjustment of particle beam landing angle
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOCAL POSITION OF LIGHT SOURCE : With lamp focusing)

Patent 6028663: Photometric analysis of water suspensions
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PHOTOMETERS : By comparison)

Patent 6028664: Method and system for establishing a common reference point on a semiconductor wafer inspected by two or more scanning mechanisms
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : Detection of object or particle on surface : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board) : Contained)

Patent 6028665: Self-leveling laser plumb
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FIDUCIAL INSTRUMENTS : Artificial reference : Pendular suspension of optical element or reticle : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board))

Patent 6028666: Fiber optic Raman sensor
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With Raman type light scattering : With particular illumination means)

Patent 6028667: Compact and robust spectrograph
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With Raman type light scattering : With particular illumination means)

Patent 6028668: Fiber optic gyroscope having improved readout and modulation index control
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Rotation rate (e.g., ring laser gyros) : By fiber or waveguide interferometer (e.g., Sagnac effect) : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 6028669: Signal processing for in situ monitoring of the formation or removal of a transparent layer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Thickness : Refraction from surfaces of different refractive index : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 6028670: Interferometric methods and systems using low coherence illumination
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Having short coherence length source : Contour or profile)

Patent 6028671: Method and system for suppressing unwanted reflections in an optical system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : With polariscopes : Including polarimeters : With electro-optical light rotation : Of transmission (e.g., lens))

Patent 6028672: High speed three dimensional imaging method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Wheel alignment)

Patent 6028673: Inspection of solder bumps of bump-attached circuit board
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Scan : Scan)

Patent 6028674: Consumer-document inking monitor and control
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Emulation or plural modes : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6028675: Transmission error detection system and method for imaging systems including printers with intelligent options
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Data corruption, power interruption, or print prevention : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6028676: Output method and apparatus for estimating image quality prior to output
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6028677: Method and apparatus for converting a gray level pixel image to a binary level pixel image
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6028678: Apparatus and method for classifying data in accordance with a subaddress signal
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Image transmission accuracy verification : Composite image)

Patent 6028679: Internet global area networks fax system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile relay system : Composite image)

Patent 6028680: Apparatus and method for recording received results in facsimile
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Auxiliary signal : Telephone number or address of designator : Auxiliary signal controls apparatus at both transmitter and receiver)

Patent 6028681: Light monitor window and method of using same
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile illumination control : Variable thresholding technique)

Patent 6028682: Scanning device for pixel-by-pixel photoelectric measurement of a measured object
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Linear scanning pattern : Scanning element moves relative to a flat stationary document : Internal scan)

Patent 6028683: Common pruned radial and pruned tetrahedral interpolation hardware implementation
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Interpolation : With memory for storage of conversion data)

Patent 6028684: Path to provide OTDR measurements of an optical transmission system that includes optical isolators
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Fault detection : Optical fiber : Using a secondary ring or loop)

Patent 6028685: Interleaved broadcast techniques for wavelength division multiplexed systems
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Time division : Including delay : Wavelength control)

Patent 6028686: Energy-depleted radiation apparatus and method
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Including specific optical elements : Including feedback)

Patent 6028687: Arrangement for recovering a clock from a modulated optical input signal
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including synchronization : Clock recovery : Using optical phase conjugation)

Patent 6028688: Scanning optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)

Patent 6028689: Multi-motion micromirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : By moving a reflective element : Reflective element moved by deformable support : Having planar rotating reflector with rotation axis in its plane)

Patent 6028690: Reduced micromirror mirror gaps for improved contrast ratio
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : By moving a reflective element : Reflective element moved by deformable support : Having planar rotating reflector with rotation axis in its plane)

Patent 6028691: Machine vision
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT CONTROL BY OPAQUE ELEMENT OR MEDIUM MOVABLE IN OR THROUGH LIGHT PATH : With rotating or pivoting element (e.g., scanning discs) : String or ribbon type)

Patent 6028692: Controllable optical periodic surface filter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Opto-optical device)

Patent 6028693: Microresonator and associated method for producing and controlling photonic signals with a photonic bandgap delay apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Modulation of polarized light via modulating input signal : Using reflective or cavity structure : Semiconductor :)

Patent 6028694: Illumination device using pulse width modulation of a LED
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Pulse modulation : Kerr cell)

Patent 6028695: Optical modulating apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Phase modulation : Within display element)

Patent 6028696: Charge controlled mirror with improved frame time utilization and method of addressing the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Shape or contour of light control surface altered : Light control surface forms image on projected light beam : Electron beam causes surface alteration : Diverse layer)

Patent 6028697: Erbium doped optical fiber amplifier for automatically tracing and filtering wavelength of transmitted light and its operation method
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Feedback : With multiple systems)

Patent 6028698: High-output and low-noise optical fiber amplifier
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Pumping : With multiple systems : Adjusting input signal power)

Patent 6028699: Electromagnetically shielded window, sensor system using the window, and method of manufacture
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Multilayer filter or multilayer reflector : Having metal layer : Having four or more components)

Patent 6028700: Collapsible viewing instrument
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : Binocular : Foldable or collapsible : Extensible structure)

Patent 6028701: Stairstep interlock mounting package for multiscreen projection displays
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROJECTION SCREEN : Lens)

Patent 6028702: Optical isolator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Time invariant electric, magnetic, or electromagnetic field responsive (e.g., electro-optical, magneto-optical) : Supporting, mounting, enclosing or light shielding structure)

Patent 6028703: High-efficiency polarizing arrangement and projection apparatus using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By reflection or refraction (e.g., Brewster angle) : Pictures offset, transposed or have respective right or left sides adjacent)

Patent 6028704: Optical instrument and optical element thereof
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From zone plate : With photographic media)

Patent 6028705: Image reading apparatus with reflection type blazed diffraction grating for color separation
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : Including particular grating characteristic : Nonplanar grating substrate (e.g., concave) : With single transparent coating between spheres and atmosphere)

Patent 6028706: Virtually imaged phased array (VIPA) having a varying reflectivity surface to improve beam profile
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : From grating)

Patent 6028707: Operation microscope with an interference filter, and interference filter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Selective wavelength transmission or reflection : Filter having four or more layers)

Patent 6028708: Method for producing a beam splitter molded part and optoelectronic module using the beam splitter molded part
(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 : Noncircular cross section)

Patent 6028709: Image display 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.) : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 6028710: Method and apparatus for head-mounted optical magnification
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Superimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.) : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 6028711: Reading lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : By refraction at beam splitting or combining surface)

Patent 6028712: Optical system and method for providing corrected optical images
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : By refraction at beam splitting or combining surface)

Patent 6028713: Compact lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Microscope objective : Having less than four components : In a variable media (e.g., gas, elastomer, etc.))

Patent 6028714: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Having seven or less components)

Patent 6028715: Variable magnification optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Four groups : + - - + Arrangement : Having crossed axes)

Patent 6028716: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Three groups : + - - + Arrangement)

Patent 6028717: Zoom lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Three groups : + - + Arrangement : Having crossed axes)

Patent 6028718: Zoom lens barrel
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Adjusting mechanism : With macro-type focusing)

Patent 6028719: 360 degree/forward view integral imaging system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Panoramic : With separate filter)

Patent 6028720: High resolution objective for large-format photography
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Multiple component lenses : Six components : First component positive : + - + + - + Arrangement : Auto focusing)

Patent 6028721: Apparatus for conformal identification of stars and other distant objects
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With viewed object or viewed field illumination : Illumination through lens : + - Arrangement)

Patent 6028722: Optical beam reconfiguring device and optical handling system for device utilization
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PRISM (INCLUDING MOUNT) : With reflecting surface : Plural reflecting surfaces : With ring)

Patent 6028723: Protecting eyes and instruments from short pulse laser radiation
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : ABSORPTION FILTER : With selective absorption or transparent overcoating)

Patent 6028724: Absorbent laser resistant structure
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : ABSORPTION FILTER : Fluid : Laminated or layered mirror support)

Patent 6028725: Method and apparatus for increasing disc drive performance
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORDING FOR CHANGING DURATION, FREQUENCY OR REDUNDANT CONTENT OF AN ANALOG SIGNAL : Motion picture film)

Patent 6028726: Digital data recording/reproducing apparatus and method with means for adding arrival time to a data packet
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6028727: Method and system to improve single synthesizer setting times for small frequency steps in read channel circuits
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data clocking : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6028728: Sampled amplitude read/write channel employing a sub-baud rate write clock
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data clocking : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6028729: Magnetic head with read and write coils and a circuit for interrupting a mutual induction of the coils
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Signal switching : Record-reproduce :)

Patent 6028730: Method and apparatus for initializing a magnetoresistive head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Specifics of biasing or erasing : Between heads in alternate engagement with medium)

Patent 6028731: Method and system for providing servo signals to a magnetic head positioning system of disk drive
(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 : Continuous servo signal : From separate track)

Patent 6028732: Tracking control device with error signal selection from plural error signals
(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 6028733: Data cartridge caddy-to-storage rack interlock and release system
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Plural tapes : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 6028734: Cassette display viewer device
(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 6028735: Cassette slant insertion preventing stopper for cassette type recording/reproducing apparatus
Patent 6028736: Location and centering of a digital video cartridge within a disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Loading or ejecting mechanism : Disk seating)

Patent 6028737: Removable drive cover having flush surface
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Loading or ejecting mechanism : Disk seating)

Patent 6028738: Magnetic disk drive DD motor
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Rotational drive detail : Motorized)

Patent 6028739: Disc clamping system with a dual action spring rate
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Disk seating : Stationary drive)

Patent 6028740: Structure for preventing head judder of magnetic disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Gimbal detail : Motion limiter detail : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 6028741: Magnetic head device which is capable of controlling a shift of a head main body
(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 : Changing size of magnetic domain)

Patent 6028742: Supporting structure of a magnetic head device having a hole configuration provided on the resiliently deformable portion
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Load beam detail : Spring region detail : Adhesive)

Patent 6028743: Magnetic head and magnetic head support structure having a support member biasing a gimbal spring positioned downstream of magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Full contact suspension : Pivot detail : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 6028744: Method and apparatus for latching an actuator assembly to prevent damage to disk drive heads
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head into/out of transducing position : Disk record : Latch : Magnetic : Actuator side detail)

Patent 6028745: Head restraint device for disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head into/out of transducing position : Disk record : Arcuate track change type : Moving lifter : Three or more rails/pads)

Patent 6028746: Actuator locking mechanism and locking method
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head into/out of transducing position : Disk record : Latch : Inertial : Actuator side detail)

Patent 6028747: Head drum assembly having a member locating and fixing video heads on an upper drum
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head during transducing : Tape record having rotary head : Signal transfer to/from head : Electrical connection between head and rotary part of transformer : Hydrodynamic)

Patent 6028748: Magnetic head apparatus including a quarter wavelength transmission line
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Disk record)

Patent 6028749: Magnetic head having a multilayer structure and method of manufacturing the magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) sensor formed of a single thin film : Detail of longitudinal biasing : Using a permanent magnet : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6028750: Thin film magnetic head substrate with improved heat radiation
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 6028751: Cleaning device for cleaning components of a video unit and for cleaning outside a tape path area
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head accessory : Nonmetallic)

Patent 6028752: Miniature device for receiving and playing back sound with piezoelectric component as combination microphone/loud speaker
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MISCELLANEOUS : Drum)

Patent 6028753: Method and apparatus for interrupting a current carrying path in a multiphase circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific quantity comparison means : Continuous)

Patent 6028754: System for preventing undesired protective relay tripping actions due to coupling capacitor voltage transformer transients
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : With time delay protective means : With time delay protective means)

Patent 6028755: DC-to-DC converter capable of preventing overvoltages
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : Overvoltage : With time delay protective means)

Patent 6028756: Using topological features to lower the blowing current needed for fuses
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Circuit interruption by thermal sensing : With fuse : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 6028757: Process for adjusting a thermal overload cut-out
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Circuit interruption by thermal sensing : With bimetallic element : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 6028758: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for a 5.0 volt compatible input/output (I/O) in a 2.5 volt semiconductor process
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6028759: Electrical apparatus, in particular a surge arrestor, having an apparatus for indicating a fault current
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Surge prevention (e.g., choke coil) : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 6028760: Resonant power converter for energizing a coil
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Plural switches in control circuit : Including electronic switch : Specific frequency responsive relay)

Patent 6028761: Apparatus and method for monitoring, controlling, displaying and dissipating an electrostatic charge
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISCHARGING OR PREVENTING ACCUMULATION OF ELECTRIC CHARGE (E.G., STATIC ELECTRICITY) : For relays or solenoids)

Patent 6028762: Electrostatic chuck
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING OR CONDUCTING MEANS (E.G., CHARGING OF GASES) : Use of forces of electric charge or field : Pinning : Liquid type)

Patent 6028763: Capacitor and method for forming a capacitor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Significant electrode feature : Material : Rotary plates)

Patent 6028764: Portable computer with separable screen
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including display support : Fluid)

Patent 6028765: Removable hand-grips for a portable pen-based computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6028766: Strategically placed compliance bumps for shock attentuation
(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 6028767: Externally connected expansion device with replaceable guiding face panel for guiding different portable computers
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Input/output device support : Disk drive support)

Patent 6028768: Mechanism for deploying a keyboard for a portable computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : With cooling means : Disk drive support)

 

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