Patents 6104305 - 6104558

 

 

Patent 6104305: Pole alarm system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Machine condition : Cranes : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6104306: Closure-sensitive signalling device with cantilever switch
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Cranes)

Patent 6104307: Package-mounted sensor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Tilt : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6104308: Communication system and method utilizing an interface protocol for a multiple device vehicle occupant restraint system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Monitoring in addition to control (e.g., supervisory) : Data channel selector line)

Patent 6104309: Anti-theft system for automotive electronic accessory with coded interlock
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Intelligence comparison for controlling : Authorization control (e.g., entry into an area) : Varying authorization : Code programming : Including temperature detection)

Patent 6104310: Pager without deleting messages
(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 6104311: Information storage and identification tag
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Interrogation response : Additional control : Programming (e.g., read/write) : Audible)

Patent 6104312: Device for adjusting parameters and/or operating conditions in electrical shop apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : Via radiant energy beam (via particular energy) : Pulse)

Patent 6104313: Portable automated flagman
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : TRAFFIC CONTROL INDICATOR : Portable : Barricade marker : Follow-up (e.g., circuit rebalanced when upset))

Patent 6104314: Automatic parking apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE PARKING INDICATORS : Pivoted)

Patent 6104315: Navigation system for guiding a driver
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE POSITION INDICATION : Rudder position indicator)

Patent 6104316: Computerized navigation system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE POSITION INDICATION : Map display : Transmission of map data to vehicle : Glide slope or path)

Patent 6104317: Data entry device and method
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Actuated by physical projection)

Patent 6104318: Method for entering a special mode of an electric device
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : Having optical waveguide)

Patent 6104319: Data entry keypad assembly
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : Variable key legends :)

Patent 6104320: Input detection circuit for a matrix keyboard
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : With particular key scanning feature : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6104321: Efficient encoding method, efficient code decoding method, efficient code encoding apparatus, efficient code decoding apparatus, efficient
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : With rotary dial)

Patent 6104322: Apparatus for acquiring code phase lock in direct sequence spread spectrum systems
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : With rotary dial)

Patent 6104323: Data compression apparatus for compensating a deviation of a compression rate
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Adaptive coding : Pressure sensitive actuation)

Patent 6104324: Coding/decoding method for reproducing data in high density and reproducing data, and apparatus therefor
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from minimum d.c. level codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 6104325: System and methods for compressing user settings based on default values
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from bit count codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 6104326: Bit synchronization apparatus for recovering high speed NRZ data
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from NRZ (nonreturn-to-zero) codes : To or from Morse code)

Patent 6104327: Interface circuit for serial D-A converter
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Parallel to serial : Binary to Gray)

Patent 6104328: Resolver to 360.degree. linear analog converter and method
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : PHASE OR TIME OF PHASE CHANGE : Synchro or resolver signal : "N" out of "M" to "X" out of "Y")

Patent 6104329: Floating type analog-to-digital converter using delay units to achieve a wide dynamic range
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Nonlinear : Automatic control for increasing converter range (e.g., gain ranging, automatic gain control) : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6104330: Digital to analogue and analogue to digital converters
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Using charge coupled devices or switched capacitances : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6104331: Reproduced signal processing method, reproduced signal processing circuit, and a magnetic storage apparatus
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Using ladder network)

Patent 6104332: Absolute value circuit and method
(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 6104333: Methods of processing wireless communication, methods of processing radio frequency communication, and related systems
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : CODE GENERATOR OR TRANSMITTER : Analog to digital conversion)

Patent 6104334: Portable internet-enabled controller and information browser for consumer devices
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : CODE GENERATOR OR TRANSMITTER : With code display at transmitter : Using charge transfer devices (e.g., charge coupled devices, charge transfer by switched capacitances))

Patent 6104336: Radar system and method of operating same
(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 6104337: Distance indicator system for golf
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING DISTANCE : With remote cooperating station : FM type)

Patent 6104338: Method and apparatus for operating a satellite positioning system receiver
(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 ambiguity resolving)

Patent 6104339: All-terrain error correction
(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 ambiguity resolving)

Patent 6104340: GPS receiver and method for processing GPS signals
(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) : Combined with telecommunication :)

Patent 6104341: Satellite receiving system featuring antenna reception level signal generation in response to signal reception level and/or bit error rate
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including antenna orientation : With satellite signal correction)

Patent 6104342: Scanned antenna array comprising a ferrite scanning line source
(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 6104343: Array antenna having multiple independently steered beams
(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 6104344: Efficient storage and fast matching of wireless spatial signatures
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Utilizing correlation techniques : Including a computer)

Patent 6104345: Direction of arrival tracking of multiple targets
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : Direction-finding receiver only : Fixed course or bearing indicating)

Patent 6104346: Antenna and method for two-dimensional angle-of-arrival determination
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : Direction-finding receiver only : With self-orienting antenna pattern : Plural antennas : Tracking interferometer : With circular array of antennas)

Patent 6104347: Antenna device
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6104348: Antenna device with improved channel isolation
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6104349: Tuning fractal antennas and fractal resonators
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6104350: Retractable angled antenna assembly
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6104351: Battery operated satellite antenna heating system
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With ice clearer or preventer :)

Patent 6104352: Remote testing and monitoring apparatus for use with antenna reflector deicing systems
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With ice clearer or preventer :)

Patent 6104353: Local television antenna system for use with direct broadcast satellite television systems
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Plural separate diverse type : Light)

Patent 6104354: Radio apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : High frequency type loops : With series reactance in loop : With feedback)

Patent 6104355: High Q loaded antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With lumped reactance for loading antenna : Loop type)

Patent 6104356: Diversity antenna circuit
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With coupling network or impedance in the leadin : With plural antennas : Including a screening reflector)

Patent 6104357: Electrode with multiple carbon fibre contact surface
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Loop type : Plural; plural or tapped coils : Including long line element)

Patent 6104358: Low cost deployable reflector
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Antenna components : Reflector or director : Collapsible, foldable or adjustable : Luneberg type)

Patent 6104359: Allocating display information
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6104360: Apparatus and method for controlling a monitor using first and second color signals
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DATA RESPONSIVE CRT DISPLAY CONTROL : CRT provides display control : Number of pixels per row or column conversion (i.e., resolution conversion))

Patent 6104361: System and method for driving a plasma display panel
(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)

Patent 6104362: Panel display in which the number of sustaining discharge pulses is adjusted according to the quantity of display data, and a driving
(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) : Intensity control : Specified plasma coupling path)

Patent 6104363: Display element driving method
(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) : Electroluminescent : Field emissive (e.g., FED, Spindt, microtip, etc.))

Patent 6104364: Device for reducing output deviation in liquid crystal display driving 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) : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 6104365: Light modulating 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) : Gray scale capability (e.g., halftone) : Including transformer)

Patent 6104366: Driving device for liquid crystal display with a high yield
(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 : Redundancy (e.g., plural control elements or electrodes) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6104367: Display system having electrode modulation to alter a state of an electro-optic layer
(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 6104368: Diffractive liquid crystal 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) : Waveform generation : Redundancy (e.g., plural control elements or electrodes))

Patent 6104369: Display control circuit including hardware elements for preventing undesired display within the display space of the display unit
(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 6104370: Apparatus and method of driving active matrix 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) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6104371: Modular, high-intensity fiber optic backlight for color displays
(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) : Backlight control : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 6104372: Arrangement for solar cell driven 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) : Input/output liquid crystal display panel : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 6104373: Apparatus for displaying data on a video display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Plural storage devices : Data transfer between memories : Optical detector)

Patent 6104374: Sparse vector rasterization
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Intensity or color driving control (e.g., gray scale) : Spatial processing (e.g., patterns or subpixel configuration) : Non-binary weighted)

Patent 6104375: Method and device for enhancing the resolution of color flat panel displays and cathode ray tube displays
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6104376: Equipment for outputting video images to a computer screen
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6104377: Method and system for displaying an image at a desired level of opacity
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Dither or halftone : Expert system or AI)

Patent 6104378: Manual control device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Animation)

Patent 6104379: Forearm-supported exoskeleton hand-tracking device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Temporal interpolation or processing)

Patent 6104380: Direct pointing apparatus for digital displays
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Including orientation sensors (e.g., infrared, ultrasonic, remotely controlled) : Scaling)

Patent 6104381: Character input apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Cursor key : Scaling)

Patent 6104382: Force feedback transmission mechanisms
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Joystick : Scaling)

Patent 6104383: Thumb-actuated computer pointing-input device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Mouse : Scaling)

Patent 6104384: Image based keyboard for a small computing device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Trackball)

Patent 6104385: Computer keyboard
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Trackball)

Patent 6104386: Coordinate input device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6104387: Transcription system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Stylus : With alignment or calibration capability (i.e., parallax problem))

Patent 6104388: Handwriting input device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Stylus : With alignment or calibration capability (i.e., parallax problem))

Patent 6104389: Broadcast receiving method and broadcast receiving apparatus therefor
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide :)

Patent 6104390: Method and apparatus to prevent top-most windows from interfering with TV mode in a PC/TV
(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 6104391: System and method for customizing appearance and behavior of graphical user interfaces
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : For plural users or sites (e.g., network) : Interface customization or adaption (e.g., client server) : Based on stored usage or user profile (e.g., frequency of use, cookies) : Hierarchical)

Patent 6104392: Method of displaying an application on a variety of client devices in a client/server network
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : User interactive multicomputer data transfer (e.g., file transfer) : Downloading remote executables (e.g., Java, CGI) : End user based (e.g., preference setting))

Patent 6104393: Integration of procedural and object-oriented user interfaces
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : User interface development (e.g., GUI builder) : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program) : Chat room)

Patent 6104394: Data processing system for automatic storage of objects of an object type within a logical containment system and method therefor
(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 : Customizing multiple diverse workspace objects : Chat room)

Patent 6104395: Graphical interface method, apparatus and application for opening window of all designated container objects
(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 6104396: Information processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Selectable iconic array : Imitating real life object : Scrolling (e.g., spin dial))

Patent 6104397: Method and system for generating improved progress indicators
(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 : Non-array icons : Multiple selections in a single menu)

Patent 6104398: Fast and efficient means for grouped object selection and deselection
(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 6104399: System for menu-driven instruction input
(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) : Sub-menu structure : Imitating real life object)

Patent 6104400: Large tree structure visualization and display system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Hierarchy or network structure : Navigation within structure : On-screen navigation control)

Patent 6104401: Link filters
(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 : Interwindow link or communication : Resizing (e.g., scaling))

Patent 6104402: Image creating apparatus and image display apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6104403: Apparatus and method for creating three-dimensional object model, and computer readable record medium having three-dimensional object model
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6104404: Drawing candidate line segments extraction system and method and solid model synthesis system and method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Solid modelling :)

Patent 6104405: Systems, methods and computer program products for converting image data to nonplanar image data
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6104406: Back away navigation from three-dimensional objects in three-dimensional workspace interactive displays
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6104407: Method and apparatus for processing fragment pixel information in a three-dimensional graphics processing system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Adjusting level of detail : Space transformation)

Patent 6104408: Process and device for determining the contour of valleys of a specified geographical area and applications
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)

Patent 6104409: Three-dimensional object data processing method and system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Texture : Solid Texture :)

Patent 6104410: Method and apparatus for displaying stacked symbols to create a multi-dimensional view
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Textual entry or display of manipulation information (e.g., enter or display degree of rotation))

Patent 6104411: Electronic computing apparatus having graph displaying function and method for displaying graph
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Textual entry or display of manipulation information (e.g., enter or display degree of rotation))

Patent 6104412: Method for generating animations of a multi-articulated structure, recording medium having recorded thereon the same and animation
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6104413: Methods and systems for storing texels retrievable in a single cycle
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Texture memory : Character memory)

Patent 6104414: Video distribution hub
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Plural storage devices : Memory arbitration)

Patent 6104415: Method for accelerating minified textured cache access
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Texture memory : Character memory)

Patent 6104416: Tiling in 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 6104417: Unified memory computer architecture with dynamic graphics memory allocation
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Shared memory : Unified memory architecture (e.g., UMA) : Data transfer between system memory display memory)

Patent 6104418: Method and system for improved memory interface during image rendering
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Graphic display memory controller : Pipeline processors)

Patent 6104419: Image forming apparatus with a writing laser power control
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Beam generator driving means : Having feedback or environmental control : Modified or specific fluid (e.g., heated, dehumidified, specified gas))

Patent 6104420: Image forming apparatus and exposure scanning apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Beam generator driving means : Having feedback or environmental control : Modified or specific fluid (e.g., heated, dehumidified, specified gas))

Patent 6104421: Thermal transfer type color printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Multicolor : Single pass : Helix drum)

Patent 6104422: Sublimation thermal image transfer recording method and image receiving sheet therefor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Pre or post image recording treatment : Specific conductor means (e.g., electrode, conducting pattern, etc.))

Patent 6104423: Receiver apparatus and method for providing conditional access to received television programs
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : ACCESS CONTROL OR BLOCKING : Of specific program (e.g., based on program rating) : Combined with detecting VCR operation)

Patent 6104424: Foldable eye contact components for a dual mode display
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : User positioning (e.g., parallax) : Field or frame difference (e.g., moving frame))

Patent 6104425: Method and apparatus for transmitting television signals, method and apparatus for receiving television signals, and method and apparatus
(TELEVISION : STEREOSCOPIC : Signal formatting : Hue expander)

Patent 6104426: Stereo-endoscope
(TELEVISION : STEREOSCOPIC : Endoscope : Hue expander)

Patent 6104427: Method and apparatus for capturing optically capturable information on articles with potentially extensive surfaces
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Stereoscopic display device)

Patent 6104428: Addressable video camera for security monitoring system
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : Plural cameras : Motion detection)

Patent 6104429: Integration of TV video with IR tracker features
(TELEVISION : RESPONSIVE TO NONVISIBLE ENERGY : Object comparison (e.g., remote verification of signature, etc.))

Patent 6104430: Digital electronic still camera which receives an input/output control program through a detachable communication interface card
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : With details of static memory for output image (e.g., for a still camera) : Storage of additional data : Processing or camera details :)

Patent 6104431: Visual axis detecting apparatus and method including scanning light source, and image device using same
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : With electronic viewfinder or display monitor : With photoconductive target (e.g., vidicon))

Patent 6104432: Compact image pickup lens system for a video camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Lens or filter substitution : Servo unit structure or mechanism)

Patent 6104433: Imaging apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic control of iris, stop, or diaphragm : By analyzing high frequency component)

Patent 6104434: Video coding apparatus and decoding apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)

Patent 6104435: Apparatus and method for generating data segment sync signal for HDTV
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync separation : To produce distinct horizontal output : With distinct horizontal output)

Patent 6104436: Method and apparatus for displaying subchannel information in a digital TV receiver
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Color television)

Patent 6104437: Display signal processing device having a controllable LED display
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Color television)

Patent 6104438: Image synthesizer and image synthesizing method for synthesizing according to movement
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Special effects : Combining plural sources : Foreground/background insertion : Including hue detection (e.g., chroma key) : Different mode during vertical blanking)

Patent 6104439: Method and apparatus for motion estimation
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Motion vector generation : Diode)

Patent 6104440: Prompter eliminating phase shift in sub-carriers
(TELEVISION : STUDIO EQUIPMENT : Digital)

Patent 6104441: System for editing compressed image sequences
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Bidirectional : Subband coding)

Patent 6104442: Radio receiver for receiving both VSB and QAM digital HDTV signals
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Modulator)

Patent 6104443: Suspended television and video monitor
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cathode-ray tube : Support : CRT position adjustable by user : Protective glass or panel)

Patent 6104444: Monitor with a mount for a supplemental printed circuit board
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cabinet or chassis : With optical element)

Patent 6104445: Monitor housing with integral rack for storing recording media
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cabinet or chassis : With optical element)

Patent 6104446: Color separation optical plate for use with LCD panels
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Exposure device for lithography)

Patent 6104447: Electro-optical backlighting panel for use in computer-based display systems and portable light projection device for use therewith
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Exposure device for lithography)

Patent 6104448: Pressure sensitive liquid crystalline light modulating device and material
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Liquid crystal writing tablet : Plural light path projectors)

Patent 6104449: Liquid crystal display device having DTFTs connected to a short ring
(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 antistatic elements : In active matrix with separate dedicated capacitor line)

Patent 6104450: Liquid crystal display device, and methods of manufacturing and driving same
(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 particular switching device : Transistor : Plural nonredundant transistors per pixel : With particular gate electrode structure)

Patent 6104451: Thin display housing with multiple chambers and fans
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Holder, support, frame, or housing : Matrix including additional element (s) which correct or compensate for electrical fault)

Patent 6104452: Optical illuminator for liquid crystal displays
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : Including resilient support member)

Patent 6104453: Liquid crystal display having triangular ridges or elliptic projections for guiding light to a reflective film
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : Including resilient support member)

Patent 6104454: Liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Edge lit type light guide behind liquid crystal : Varistor)

Patent 6104455: Back light device and liquid crystal display apparatus
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Edge lit type light guide behind liquid crystal : Varistor)

Patent 6104456: Liquid crystal display using circular polarized light and light emitting screen
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : Fluorescent light source : Formed of planar phosphor or fluorescent layer separate from illumination source : Varistor)

Patent 6104457: Sealed multi-panel liquid crystal display device and method of manufacturing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in parallel (e.g., edge to edge) : Fluorescent light source)

Patent 6104458: Liquid crystal modulation element and projection-type liquid crystal display apparatus having intercepting filters and microlenses
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microlenses : Formed by particular technique)

Patent 6104459: Liquid-crystal display unit, and process for manufacturing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Interference filter : For supertwisted nematic liquid crystal)

Patent 6104460: Reflective LCD with cylindrical pattern formed in reflecting electrode region
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Reflector : Opaque mask or black mask)

Patent 6104461: Liquid crystal display device for preventing short circuits and method of manufacturing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : With particular non-zero angle between compensator optical axis and orientation direction)

Patent 6104462: LCD and fabrication method thereof having a pedestal and overlying organic film at a periphery of the display
(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) : Insulating layer : For parallel alignment)

Patent 6104463: In-plane switching type liquid crystal display and method of operating the same
(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 6104464: Rigid circuit board for liquid crystal display including cut out for providing flexibility to said board
(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) : Having connection detail to external circuit : Featuring flexible circuit (i.e., tape automated bonding (TAB), etc.) : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))

Patent 6104465: Liquid crystal display panels having control lines with uniforms resistance
(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) : Having connection detail to external circuit : With detail of terminals to external circuit : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))

Patent 6104466: Precision alignment of plates
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : NOMINAL MANUFACTURING METHODS OR POST MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OF LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL : In nematic phase)

Patent 6104467: Method for manufacturing liquid crystal display device requiring high gap accuracy
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : NOMINAL MANUFACTURING METHODS OR POST MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OF LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL : Injecting liquid crystal : Twisted (or chiral) nematic or supertwisted nematic)

Patent 6104468: Image movement in a photographic laboratory
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Sheet feeding)

Patent 6104469: Automatic trimming/printing apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : With film severing : And film severing)

Patent 6104470: Printing system and control unit utilizing a visual representation of a sheet or document for selecting document-finishing operations
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6104471: Exposure apparatus and method wherein the magnification of the projection optical system compensates for physical changes in the
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6104472: Projection exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6104473: Image reading device
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Focus or magnification control : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6104474: Apparatus and method for controlling scanning exposure of photosensitive substrate
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Illumination systems or details : Electricity to lamp controlled : Vertical optical path)

Patent 6104475: Platesetter
(PHOTOCOPYING : CONTACT PRINTING : With scanning : With scanning)

Patent 6104476: Distance measuring apparatus and computer readable storage medium
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : Triangulation ranging to a point with one projected beam :)

Patent 6104477: Optical characteristic measurement system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PLURAL TEST : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6104478: System for uninterrupted light beam deflection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Apex of angle at observing or detecting station : With photodetection of reflected beam angle with respect to a unidirectional source beam)

Patent 6104479: Laser system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Apex of angle at observing or detecting station : Scale and remote point simultaneously observable : Artificial reference : Of transmission (e.g., lens))

Patent 6104480: Angle measuring device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Apex of angle at observing or detecting station : Artificial reference : Two or more lines of sight deflected)

Patent 6104481: Surface inspection apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board) : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board))

Patent 6104482: Container finish check detection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Transparent or translucent material : Containers (e.g., bottles) : Standard movable)

Patent 6104483: Optical flow cell with references flange
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Surface standard)

Patent 6104484: Measuring chip for optical analyzer
(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 6104485: Method and apparatus for optical measurement of very small fluid samples
(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 6104486: Fabrication process of a semiconductor device using ellipsometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6104487: Plasma etching with fast endpoint detector
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With sample excitation (e.g., burning) : By high frequency field (e.g., plasma discharge) : Including sputtering)

Patent 6104488: Multi-octave spectroscopy with multi-waveband infrared focal plane array
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrometer : Having diffraction grating means : Prior to testing)

Patent 6104489: Arrangement relating to beam emission
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR SIZE OF PARTICLES : With monochromator structure)

Patent 6104490: Multiple pathlength sensor for determining small particle size distribution in high particle concentrations
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR SIZE OF PARTICLES : By particle light scattering : Having adjustable color or bandwidth)

Patent 6104491: System for determining small particle size distribution in high particle concentrations
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR SIZE OF PARTICLES : By particle light scattering : Having adjustable color or bandwidth)

Patent 6104492: Optical signal monitor for multiwave optical signals
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Spectroscopy : Fabry-Perot type or Etalon Type : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 6104493: Method and apparatus for visual inspection of bump array
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Volume : Position of detected arrangement relative to projected beam)

Patent 6104494: Reflectometer for a roasting system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY SHADE OR COLOR : With color determination by light intensity comparison : Drum or endless tape)

Patent 6104495: Measuring apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : For flaws or imperfections)

Patent 6104496: Printer and control method therefor
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of medium positioning (e.g., movement to or from presentation location of medium, etc.) : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6104497: Processes and apparatuses for converting an analog document reproduction device to a digital document reproduction device
(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 6104498: Image information print system and method
(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 6104499: Printing manager system for a copier in a network
(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 6104500: Networked fax routing via email
(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 6104501: Image forming apparatus for concurrent exposure of lines having variable image data output timing
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Flying dot (e.g., laser beam, etc.) :)

Patent 6104502: Method and apparatus for generating halftone dots for color printing
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6104503: Image processing and reproducing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6104504: Facsimile apparatus using a selective polling signal
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile relay system : Composite image)

Patent 6104505: Method and apparatus for routing data information conveyed in a facsimile message
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Auxiliary signal : Coding for digital facsimile equipment (e.g., Group 3 or 4))

Patent 6104506: Facsimile apparatus having function of updating incorporated program
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Memory interface : Auxiliary signal controls apparatus at both transmitter and receiver)

Patent 6104507: Image display apparatus having a communication function
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Facsimile control unit : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6104508: Scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6104509: Method for correcting quantity of emitted light
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Scanning : Illumination : Mechanical arrangement for forming a printing surface)

Patent 6104510: Hybrid illumination system for accelerating light integration in image sensing systems
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Scanning : Illumination : Mechanical arrangement for forming a printing surface)

Patent 6104511: Reflector-based off-axis optical system for holographic storage
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Lens)

Patent 6104512: Method for adjusting the power level of an infrared signal
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION OVER FREEE SPACE : Compensation : Power control : Wavelength control)

Patent 6104513: High bandwidth communication system for large buildings
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : HYBRID COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (E.G., OPTICAL AND RF) : Including specific optical interface : Housing or mounting : Wavelength control)

Patent 6104514: Dispersion based method of and apparatus for reducing unwanted mixing products on multiplexed optical communication lines
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division or frequency division (e.g., Raman, Brillouin, etc.) : Dispersion compensation : Bus)

Patent 6104515: Method and apparatus for providing high-order polarization mode dispersion compensation using temporal imaging
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including optical waveguide : Dispersion compensation : Redundant fibers)

Patent 6104516: Wavelength-changeable light source capable of changing wavelength of output light, optical communication network using the same and
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Broadcast and distribution system : WDM : With variable frequency channel assignment :)

Patent 6104517: Secure communications system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Including specific optical elements : Including feedback)

Patent 6104518: Scanner provided with accurately parallel optical module and top cover
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)

Patent 6104519: Multi-beam exposure unit
(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 6104520: Laser scanning optical system and image forming apparatus using the same
(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 6104521: Scanning optical systems
(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 6104522: Optical scanning apparatus with controlled sag and ghost
(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 : Anamorphic element :)

Patent 6104523: Dual beam double pass raster output scanner
(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) : Including reflective type moving element : Having multifaceted rotating element : Single plane mirror element)

Patent 6104524: Optical scanning device
(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) : Including reflective type moving element : Having multifaceted rotating element : Single plane mirror element)

Patent 6104525: Array of thin film actuated mirrors and method for the manufacture thereof
(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 6104526: Optical amplifier and a method of controlling the optical amplifier
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Correction of deleterious effects : Third harmonic)

Patent 6104527: High efficiency bandwidth doubled and gain flattened silica fiber amplifier
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Pumping : With multiple systems : Adjusting input signal power)

Patent 6104528: Optical fiber amplifier for achieving high gain of small signal
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Correction of deleterious effects : Spectral gain flattening or equalization : Feedback : Having multiple electrodes)

Patent 6104529: Optical fiber communication system employing wide band crystal alloy light generation devices
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Particular active medium (e.g., crystal, plasma, fluid, etc.) : Composition (e.g., Tm, Tb, Eu, Ho, Dy, Nd))

Patent 6104530: Transparent laminates and optical filters for displays using same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Multilayer filter or multilayer reflector : Infrared lens)

Patent 6104531: Telescopic sight with variable magnification
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : Variable magnification : Plural magnification in same viewing field)

Patent 6104532: Real image mode variable magnification finder optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Variable magnification : With prism or U-shaped optical path)

Patent 6104533: Viewfinder with diffractive optical element
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : With photographic media)

Patent 6104534: Antireflection coating with electromagnetic wave shielding effect and optical member having the antireflection coating
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Layers having specified index of refraction : Filter having four or more layers : With single transparent coating between spheres and atmosphere)

Patent 6104535: Laser irradiation apparatus and method
(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 6104536: High efficiency polarization converter including input and output lenslet arrays
(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 6104537: Image-forming optical system having a decentered optical element in a first lens group
(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 6104538: Passive panoramic viewing systems
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Superimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.) : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 6104539: Decentered prism optical system
(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 : With path length or aberration correcting element : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6104540: Decentered optical system
(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 : With path length or aberration correcting element : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6104541: Collimator lens and optical scanning apparatus using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COLLIMATING OF LIGHT BEAM : By refraction at beam splitting or combining surface)

Patent 6104542: Wide-angle eyepiece lens with large eye relief
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Eyepiece : Including prismatic element)

Patent 6104543: Eyepiece optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Eyepiece : Having three components : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6104544: Exposure apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With field curvature shaping : Projection type : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6104545: Gradient index lens component and image pickup apparatus using the gradient index lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With graded refractive index : Having a radial gradient : Having less than four components)

Patent 6104546: Athermalized focal length extender for a zoom lens having a split rear image-forming group
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Selective magnification by exchanging or adding a lens component : To the middle of a basic lens : In a variable media (e.g., gas, elastomer, etc.))

Patent 6104547: Zoom lens and optical apparatus having the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Four groups : + - + + Arrangement : Having crossed axes)

Patent 6104548: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Three groups : + - + Arrangement : Having crossed axes)

Patent 6104549: Zoom lens device with zooming position detector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Adjusting mechanism : With macro-type focusing)

Patent 6104550: Control method for zoom lens camera and zoom lens camera
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Adjusting mechanism : Motor driven : + - Arrangement)

Patent 6104551: Zoom lens apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Adjusting mechanism : Having cam device : Cam groove type : Auto focusing)

Patent 6104552: Vehicular rearview mirror assembly with forward vision optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : With separate filter)

Patent 6104553: Image-forming lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Multiple component lenses : Two components : + + + Arrangement)

Patent 6104554: Projection television lens assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : With temperature compensation or control : With third component biconvex)

Patent 6104555: Method and device for duplicating an initial program of a hard disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD COPYING : Motion picture film)

Patent 6104556: Wide write disc certification process, apparatus and article of manufacture
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CHECKING RECORD CHARACTERISTICS OR MODIFYING RECORDING SIGNAL FOR CHARACTERISTIC COMPENSATION : Time division)

Patent 6104557: Magnetic disk reproduction with offset compensation for thermal asperity
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Head amplifier circuit : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6104558: System and method of encoding an index mark into a servo address
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Address coding : Intra-cell transition)

 

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