Patents 6118255 - 6118507

 

 

Patent 6118255: Charging apparatus, secondary battery apparatus, charging system, and charging method
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL CHARGING : With thermal condition detection : Detection of current or voltage amplitude : Pulse-width modulation)

Patent 6118256: Circuit voltage regulator monitor
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : With current sensing to detect proper battery connection (e.g., polarity, ripple, reverse current, etc.))

Patent 6118257: Switchgear for a power station generator and a transformer with a three-position disconnector
(ELECTRICITY: SINGLE GENERATOR SYSTEMS : WITH PHYSICAL STARTING AND/OR STOPPING OF THE GENERATOR : Connecting and/or disconnecting generator and driving means :)

Patent 6118258: Electrical apparatus supplied by a photo-voltaic power source
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : IN SHUNT WITH SOURCE OR LOAD : Using choke and switch across source : In bridge)

Patent 6118259: Controlled current generator for operating light emitting diodes
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : With core having an air gap or magnetic shunt)

Patent 6118260: Supply current regulator for two-wire sensors
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : With core having an air gap or magnetic shunt)

Patent 6118261: Slew rate control circuit
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : To derive a voltage reference (e.g., band gap regulator) : Including a ferrocapacitor across a tertiary winding)

Patent 6118262: Voltage generating circuit and D/A converter
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : To derive a voltage reference (e.g., band gap regulator) : Including a ferrocapacitor across a tertiary winding)

Patent 6118263: Current generator circuitry with zero-current shutdown state
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : Including parallel paths (e.g., current mirror) : With additional stage)

Patent 6118264: Band-gap regulator circuit for producing a voltage reference
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : Including parallel paths (e.g., current mirror) : With amplifier connected to or between current paths : In flyback path)

Patent 6118265: Reference voltage stabilization system and method for fixing reference voltages, independent of sampling rate
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : Including parallel paths (e.g., current mirror) : With amplifier connected to or between current paths : In flyback path)

Patent 6118266: Low voltage reference with power supply rejection ratio
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : Including parallel paths (e.g., current mirror) : With amplifier connected to or between current paths : In flyback path)

Patent 6118267: Apparatus for switching a reference voltage between high and low impedance states
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : INCLUDING AN IMPEDANCE : Inductor with or in a bridge)

Patent 6118268: Thermoelectric measuring device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Thermal (e.g., compensation) : Peak voltmeters)

Patent 6118269: Electric meter tamper detection circuit for sensing electric meter removal
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Meter protection or fraud combatting : Positive, negative or zero sequence)

Patent 6118270: Apparatus for fast measurements of current and power with scaleable wand-like sensor
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Magnetic saturation (e.g., in field or in amplifier) : With register (e.g., discount type, demand penalty))

Patent 6118271: Position encoder using saturable reactor interacting with magnetic fields varying with time and with position
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Displacement : Having particular sensor means : Inductive : Electrically energized : Separate pick-up : Including plural current focussing arrays)

Patent 6118272: Nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus and method
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Using well logging device : To determine direction)

Patent 6118273: Magnetic resonance imaging method and device therefor
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Using a nuclear resonance spectrometer system : To obtain localized resonance within a sample :)

Patent 6118274: Radio-frequency coil for magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Sample holder structure : With homogeneity control)

Patent 6118275: Method and apparatus for measuring battery capacity using voltage response signal based on pulse current
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTROLYTE PROPERTIES : Using a battery testing device : To determine ampere-hour charge capacity : With application of current or potential to the discharge control means)

Patent 6118276: Ion current detection device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : USING IONIZATION EFFECTS : For analysis of gas, vapor, or particles of matter : Using a magnetic field)

Patent 6118277: Appearance inspection apparatus for electronic parts and appearance inspection method for electronic parts
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Using radiant energy : With support for article)

Patent 6118278: Short circuit detection in particular for a measuring bridge
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : For fault location : By resistance or impedance measuring : Using a bridge circuit : Metal pellets or beads)

Patent 6118279: Magnetic detection of short circuit defects in plate structure
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : For fault location : By applying a test signal : Tracing test signal to fault location : Using a magnetic field sensor : Differential bridge circuit)

Patent 6118280: Method for detecting defects in dielectric film
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR INSULATION FAULT OF NONCIRCUIT ELEMENTS : Instruments and devices for fault testing)

Patent 6118281: Method for determining the shielding effect of a shielded cabling path
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Parameter related to the reproduction or fidelity of a signal affected by a circuit under test : Shielding effectiveness (SE) : Nonlinearity)

Patent 6118282: Sensor apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Distributive type parameters : Using transmitted or reflected microwaves : With a resonant cavity)

Patent 6118283: Capacitive rotary position sensor
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Lumped type parameters : Using capacitive type measurement : With variable electrode area : Using a bridge circuit)

Patent 6118284: High speed magnetic flux sampling
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : System sensing fields adjacent device under test (DUT) : Using time measuring)

Patent 6118285: Non-contact plasma probe for testing electrical continuity of printed wire boards
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : System sensing fields adjacent device under test (DUT) : Using time measuring)

Patent 6118286: Semiconductor device tester-to-handler Interface board with large test area
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Using electro-optic device)

Patent 6118287: Probe tip structure
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Using electro-optic device)

Patent 6118288: Adaptive PCB testing system employing rearrangable test probes
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Using electro-optic device)

Patent 6118289: Cleaning method and cleaning device and cleaning tool for board electrical-test probes, and board electrical-test device and method
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Using electro-optic device)

Patent 6118290: Prober and method for cleaning probes provided therein
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Using electro-optic device)

Patent 6118291: Test socket and methods
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Internal of or on support for device under test (DUT) : Of reflected test signal)

Patent 6118292: Method and device for correcting misalignment between test needles and test points during electrical testing of printed circuit boards
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Probe alignment or positioning : Of reflected test signal)

Patent 6118293: High resolution (quiescent) supply current system (IDD monitor)
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Test of semiconductor device : Cantilever)

Patent 6118294: Integrated circuit testing device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Test of semiconductor device : Cantilever)

Patent 6118295: Power supply voltage detection device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Power supply test : With barrier layer)

Patent 6118296: Semiconductor integrated logic circuit
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : WITH TEST FACILITATING FEATURE : Parasitic prevention in integrated circuit structure)

Patent 6118297: Voting circuit and method
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : THRESHOLD (E.G., MAJORITY, MINORITY, OR WEIGHTED INPUTS, ETC.) : Signal level or switching threshold stabilization)

Patent 6118298: Structure for optionally cascading shift registers
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Array (e.g., PLA, PAL, PLD, etc.) : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 6118299: Method and apparatus to generate mask programmable device
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Array (e.g., PLA, PAL, PLD, etc.) : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 6118300: Method for implementing large multiplexers with FPGA lookup tables
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Array (e.g., PLA, PAL, PLD, etc.) : Significant integrated structure, layout, or layout interconnections : With clocking)

Patent 6118301: High voltage tolerant and compliant driver circuit
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : TRI-STATE (I.E., HIGH IMPEDANCE AS THIRD STATE) : With field effect-transistor : Complementary FET`s : Complementary FET`s)

Patent 6118302: Interface for low-voltage semiconductor devices
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Logic level shifting (i.e., interface between devices of different logic families) : Field-effect transistor (e.g., JFET, MOSFET, etc.) : ECL to/from TTL)

Patent 6118303: Integrated circuit I/O buffer having pass gate protection with RC delay
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.) : Field-effect transistor : Integrated Injection Logic (I2L))

Patent 6118304: Method and apparatus for logic synchronization
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : CLOCKING OR SYNCHRONIZING OF LOGIC STAGES OR GATES : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.))

Patent 6118305: Semiconductor integrated circuit capable of preventing breakdown of a gate oxide film
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : FUNCTION OF AND, OR, NAND, NOR, OR NOT : Field-effect transistor (e.g., JFET, etc.) : Bi-CMOS)

Patent 6118306: Changing clock frequency
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By frequency : With predetermined frequency selection : With logic or bistable circuit)

Patent 6118307: Switched capacitor sorter based on magnitude
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Maximum or minimum amplitude : With latching type element (e.g., flip-flop, etc.))

Patent 6118308: Circuit configuration for a comparator
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Comparison between plural varying inputs : Differential input : Current mirror : Cross-coupled)

Patent 6118309: Semiconductor circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Current driver : Having digital device (e.g., logic gate, flip-flop, etc.))

Patent 6118310: Digitally controlled output driver and method for impedance matching
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Current driver : Having digital device (e.g., logic gate, flip-flop, etc.))

Patent 6118311: Output circuit capable of suppressing bounce effect
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Current driver : Having capacitive load : Push-pull : With differential amplifier)

Patent 6118312: Clock switch circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Frequency or repetition rate conversion or control : Of output rectangular waveform : Push-pull)

Patent 6118313: Digital frequency multiplying circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Frequency or repetition rate conversion or control : Of output rectangular waveform : Frequency multiplication : With differential amplifier)

Patent 6118314: Circuit assembly and method of synchronizing plural circuits
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : With amplitude control)

Patent 6118315: Power-on-reset circuit providing protection against power supply interruptions
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : Reset (e.g., initializing, starting, stopping, etc.) : Responsive to power supply : Selective)

Patent 6118316: Semiconductor integrated circuit including plurality of phase-locked loops
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : With feedback : Phase lock loop : Phase lock loop)

Patent 6118317: Clock synchronizing system and synchronizing method
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : With counter : Phase lock loop)

Patent 6118318: Self biased differential amplifier with hysteresis
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Particular stable state circuit (e.g., tristable, etc.) : Circuit having only two stable states (i.e., bistable) : Using hysteresis (e.g., Schmitt trigger, etc.) : Including field-effect transistor : With digital element)

Patent 6118319: Timing signal generation circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Clock or pulse waveform generating : Having specific passive circuit element or structure (e.g., RLC circuit, etc.))

Patent 6118320: Clock input circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Clock or pulse waveform generating : Having specific passive circuit element or structure (e.g., RLC circuit, etc.))

Patent 6118321: Pass transistor capacitive coupling control circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : By limiting, clipping, or clamping : Clock bus)

Patent 6118322: Method and apparatus for reducing even order distortion in differential circuits
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : By limiting, clipping, or clamping : Distortion compensation : By feedback control)

Patent 6118323: Electrostatic discharge protection circuit and method
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : Interstage coupling (e.g., level shift, etc.) : With feedback)

Patent 6118324: Output driver with reduced ground bounce
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Signal transmission integrity or spurious noise override : Switch noise signal : Temperature control)

Patent 6118325: Semiconductor device capable of preventing ringing of output waveform
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Signal transmission integrity or spurious noise override : Switch noise signal : Temperature control)

Patent 6118326: Two-phase bootstrapped CMOS switch drive technique and circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Signal transmission integrity or spurious noise override : Insulated gate FET (e.g., MOSFET, etc.) : With capacitive bootstrapping : With clock input)

Patent 6118327: Emitter follower circuit having no temperature dependency
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : EXTERNAL EFFECT : Temperature : With compensation for temperature fluctuations : Inverse parallel connection)

Patent 6118328: Semiconductor integrated circuit having virtual power supply line and power control transistor
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Having particular substrate biasing : With battery connected across rectifier)

Patent 6118329: Negative charge pump using positive high voltage
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Having particular substrate biasing : Having stabilized bias or power supply level : Charge pump details : With emitter follower)

Patent 6118330: Looped circuit and associated method for controlling the relationship between current and capacitance in CMOS and BICMOS circuit design
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Stabilized (e.g., compensated, regulated, maintained, etc.) : With voltage source regulating : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 6118331: Method and system for a digital filter having improved settling time
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : Unwanted signal suppression : Active filter : Adjustable : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 6118332: Circuit arrangement for an adjustable high-pass filter
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : Unwanted signal suppression : Active filter : Adjustable : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 6118333: Clock buffer circuit and clock signal buffering method which can suppress current consumption
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : Nonlinear amplifying circuit : Active filter)

Patent 6118334: Semiconductor integrated circuit and power supply routing method and system
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : Integrated structure : With specific layout or layout interconnections : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 6118335: Method and apparatus for providing adaptive predistortion in power amplifier and base station utilizing same
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH AMPLIFIER CONDITION INDICATING OR TESTING MEANS : With process control system)

Patent 6118336: Start-up circuit for self oscillating class D modulator
(AMPLIFIERS : MODULATOR-DEMODULATOR-TYPE AMPLIFIER : Phonon type (e.g., ultrasonic wave propagating device))

Patent 6118337: Method for the generation of control signals for a power amplifier and power amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : MODULATOR-DEMODULATOR-TYPE AMPLIFIER : Phonon type (e.g., ultrasonic wave propagating device))

Patent 6118338: Low noise amplifier circuit with an isolating switch topology
(AMPLIFIERS : COMBINED WITH AUTOMATIC AMPLIFIER DISABLING SWITCH MEANS : Having signal applied to magnetic means)

Patent 6118339: Amplification system using baseband mixer
(AMPLIFIERS : HUM OR NOISE OR DISTORTION BUCKING INTRODUCED INTO SIGNAL CHANNEL : Electron tube or diode as impedance)

Patent 6118340: Low noise differential input, differential output amplifier and method
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including differential amplifier : Having field effect transistor :)

Patent 6118341: Device with common mode feedback for a differential output
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including differential amplifier : Having common mode rejection circuit :)

Patent 6118342: System and method for providing precise RF amplifier gain control over temperature
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including temperature compensation means : Of diode type)

Patent 6118343: Power Amplifier incorporating single drain switch and single negative voltage generator
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including plural amplifier channels : Having frequency-responsive means or phase-shift means in feedback path)

Patent 6118344: Frequency control apparatus and method and storage medium storing a program for carrying out the method
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS :)

Patent 6118345: Process and device for locking-in a YIG-tuned oscillator
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS : Plural A.F.S. for a single oscillator : Plural comparators or discriminators :)

Patent 6118346: Dynamic matching of up and down currents in charge pumps to reduce spurious tones
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS : Particular error voltage control (e.g., intergrating network) : Motor control of oscillator)

Patent 6118347: Voltage controlled oscillator mounting assembly
(OSCILLATORS : WITH OUTER CASING OR HOUSING : Temperature or light responsive)

Patent 6118348: Oscillator circuit having switched gain amplifiers and a circuit for preventing switching noise
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : Electromechanical resonator controlled : Field-effect transistor active element : Converter using silicon control rectifiers)

Patent 6118349: Nonreciprocal circuit device
Patent 6118350: Bus through termination circuit
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : DISSIPATING TERMINATIONS FOR LONG LINES : Polarization converters)

Patent 6118351: Micromagnetic device for power processing applications and method of manufacture therefor
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Nonreciprocal gyromagnetic type (e.g., directional phase shifters) : Including long line element)

Patent 6118352: Microwave component comprising gyromagnetic material exposed to adjustable magnetic field strength
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Nonreciprocal gyromagnetic type (e.g., directional phase shifters) : Including long line element)

Patent 6118353: Microwave power divider/combiner having compact structure and flat coupling
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : PLURAL CHANNEL SYSTEMS : Having branched circuits : With impedance matching : Including long line element : Using waveguide)

Patent 6118354: High frequency splitter
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : PLURAL CHANNEL SYSTEMS : Having branched circuits : With impedance matching : Using coupled windings : Using TEM lines)

Patent 6118355: Dual band combiner arrangement
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : PLURAL CHANNEL SYSTEMS : Having branched circuits : For providing frequency separation : Utilizing long line element : Using TEM lines)

Patent 6118356: Microwave cavity having a removable end wall
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Wave filters including long line elements : Waveguide : Tunable : Monolithic structure)

Patent 6118357: Wireless MMIC chip packaging for microwave and millimeterwave frequencies
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : LONG LINE ELEMENTS AND COMPONENTS : Strip type : Semiconductor mounts : Having movable element)

Patent 6118358: High average-power microwave window with high thermal conductivity dielectric strips
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : LONG LINE ELEMENTS AND COMPONENTS : Waveguide elements and components : Window : Having movable element)

Patent 6118359: Polarized electromagnetic relay
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Polarity-responsive : With locking, latch or tripping structure)

Patent 6118360: Linear actuator
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : With magneto-mechanical motive device (e.g., electromagnet with armature) : With relatively movable coil and permanent magnet (e.g., D'Arsonval type) position on the cathode ray tube) : With electric or magnetic-shielding means)

Patent 6118361: Molded coil a method and a mold for producing the same
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : WITH OUTER CASING OR HOUSING : Potted type : Angularly movable)

Patent 6118362: Integrated inductive assembly
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : THREE OR MORE WINDINGS : With magnetic shunt to increase leakage reactance)

Patent 6118363: Self-inductance element
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : WINDING FORMED OF PLURAL COILS (SERIES OR PARALLEL) : Hinged core)

Patent 6118364: Chip inductor
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : WINDING WITH TERMINALS, TAPS, OR COIL CONDUCTOR END ANCHORING MEANS : Basket weave (single layer))

Patent 6118365: Pulse transformer for a u-interface operating according to the echo compensation principle, and method for the manufacture of a toroidal
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : COIL AND CORE : Overlapping laminations (e.g., "Break Joint"))

Patent 6118366: Electromagnetic actuator with split housing assembly
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : CORE (E.G., COMPRESSED POWDER) : Laminated type (includes bundles of rods or wires) : Coils of different windings interposed)

Patent 6118367: Data carrier system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Interrogation response : Plural part (e.g., digit) or repetitions)

Patent 6118368: Electric control device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : DIGITAL COMPARATOR SYSTEMS : Electromagnetically actuated mechanical signal)

Patent 6118369: Tire diagnostic system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Tire deflation or inflation : By indirect detection means (e.g., height measurement) : Off course, route re-search)

Patent 6118370: Two-stage temperature gauge with added winding
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Temperature : With particular telemetric coupling)

Patent 6118371: Adaptive vehicle lighting control system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Lamp or lamp circuit condition : Of service interval expiration)

Patent 6118372: Method of side illumination for passenger cars
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : External signal light system : Acceleration or deceleration)

Patent 6118373: Method of remotely detecting an ambient condition
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular coupling link : Wired : Condition persistence)

Patent 6118374: Process and device for the recognition of screws used in extruders or metering devices
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular coupling link : Wired : Coded message : Mechanical code means (e.g., coded disc) : Specifying particular start/destination)

Patent 6118375: Portable intruder detection system for campsites
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Including location of misplaced item)

Patent 6118376: Golf club tracking device and method
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Sporting equipment (e.g., golfbag, club, cart, or skis) : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))

Patent 6118377: Conductive security article with detector apparatus
(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 6118378: Pulsed magnetic EAS system incorporating single antenna with independent phasing
(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 antenna structure : Fence)

Patent 6118379: Radio frequency identification transponder having a spiral antenna
(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 device housing or attachment means : Fence)

Patent 6118380: Switch arrangement for child finder apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : House arrest system, wandering, or wrong place : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 6118381: Fire detection including an air movement device and pre-condition sensing
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Flame : Posture alarm)

Patent 6118382: System and method for alerting safety personnel of unsafe air temperature conditions
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Thermal : Portable : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 6118383: Multi-function light sensor for vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Meteorological condition : Moisture or humidity (e.g., rain) : Bridge circuit)

Patent 6118384: Battery monitor with software trim
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Condition of electrical apparatus : Battery : By voltage : Thermochromic indication)

Patent 6118385: Methods and apparatus for an improved control parameter value indicator
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Meter dial : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6118386: Quaker--alerter w/radio-advisory and modular options
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Geophysical (e.g., fault slip) : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6118387: Counter
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Addressing : Designated priority)

Patent 6118388: Portable traffic light assembly
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : TRAFFIC CONTROL INDICATOR : Portable : Relative distence between vehicles (e.g., collision alert))

Patent 6118389: Automobile navigation apparatus and method for setting detours in the same
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE POSITION INDICATION : Map display : Route determination and display on map : Intersection turn guidance : Off course, route re-search : Extension of time)

Patent 6118390: Apparatus for obtaining a pulse width of an unknown pulse signal
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from particular bit symbol : Bit represented by pulse width : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6118391: Compression into arbitrary character sets
(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 6118392: Lossless data compression with low complexity
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from packed format : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 6118393: EFM signal frame period detecting circuit, and system for controlling the frequency of the bit synchronizing clock signal used for
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Data rate conversion : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 6118394: Circuit for obtaining an output signal having distributed frequencies around a frequency of an input signal
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERSION FOLLOWED BY DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION : To or from code based on probability)

Patent 6118395: Operational amplifier with offset compensation function
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : With particular solid state devices (e.g., Gunn effect device, Josephson device, drift transistor, using solid state active devices as impedances) with other at longer intervals) : Current mirror : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6118396: Optically sampling, demultiplexing, and A/D converting system with improved speed
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Using optical device, (e.g., fiber optics, cathode ray tubes) : Field effect transistor)

Patent 6118397: Fully optical analog to digital converters with complementary outputs
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Using optical device, (e.g., fiber optics, cathode ray tubes) : Field effect transistor)

Patent 6118398: Digital-to-analog converter including current sources operable in a predetermined sequence and associated methods
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 6118399: Coarse/fine switching on digital-to-analog conversion output
(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 6118400: Capacitor array for a successive approximation register (SAR) based analog to digital (A/D) converter and method therefor
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Using charge transfer devices (e.g., charge coupled devices, charge transfer by switched capacitances) : Input signal compared with nonlinear ramp)

Patent 6118401: Aircraft ground collision avoidance system and method
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : AIRCRAFT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (CAS) : By motion detection)

Patent 6118402: Process for side lobe suppression and amplitude or phase monopulse radar device
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING DIRECTION : Monopulse : Combined with determining direction)

Patent 6118403: Speed trap information system
(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 transmission of location-indicative information to or from a remote station :)

Patent 6118404: Method and system for representation of overlapping features in geographic databases
(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 6118405: Antenna arrangement
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6118406: Broadband direct fed phased array antenna comprising stacked patches
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6118407: Horizontal plasma antenna using plasma drift currents
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Having electric space discharge device :)

Patent 6118408: Composite antenna for radio transceivers
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6118409: Method and device for inspecting at least one antenna branch, in particular in a vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Measuring signal energy :)

Patent 6118410: Automobile roof antenna shelf
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With vehicle : Supported by vehicle body :)

Patent 6118411: Loop antenna and antenna holder therefor
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : High frequency type loops : With series reactance in loop : With feedback)

Patent 6118412: Waveguide polarizer and antenna assembly
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With polarization filter or converter : With reflector)

Patent 6118413: Dual displays having independent resolutions and refresh rates
(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 6118414: Virtual reality system and method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : IMAGE SUPERPOSITION BY OPTICAL MEANS (E.G., HEADS-UP DISPLAY) : Three-dimensional arrays)

Patent 6118415: Resonant square wave fluorescent tube driver
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Segmented display elements : Fluid light-emitting display elements (e.g., gas, plasma) : Plural (e.g., stacked, adjacent))

Patent 6118416: Method of controlling alternating current plasma display panel with positive priming discharge pulse and negative priming discharge pulse
(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) : Means for combining selective and sustain signals : Specified plasma coupling path)

Patent 6118417: Field emission display with binary address line supplying emission current
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Addressing)

Patent 6118418: Pixel for use in a visual matrix 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 : Color)

Patent 6118419: Random electrostatic discharge event indicator
(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 : Color)

Patent 6118420: Display device using transparent type LCD
(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 6118421: Method and circuit for driving liquid crystal 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 : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Gray scale capability (e.g., halftone) : Including transformer)

Patent 6118422: Light scattering type liquid crystal display device, and method for driving it
(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 6118423: Method and circuit for controlling contrast in liquid crystal displays using dynamic LCD biasing
(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 : Three or more voltages : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6118424: Method of driving antiferroelectric 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 6118425: Liquid crystal display 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) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6118426: Transducers and indicators having printed 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 : Particle suspensions (e.g., electrophoretic) : Input/output liquid crystal display panel)

Patent 6118427: Graphical user interface with optimal transparency thresholds for maximizing user performance and system efficiency
(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 6118428: Method and system for simultaneous presentation of multiple windows supported by different graphic user interfaces
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 6118429: Liquid crystal display system capable of reducing and enlarging resolution of input display data
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Adjusting level of detail : Space transformation)

Patent 6118430: Display controller for reducing flicker of a cursor using gradiation information
(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 : Cursor : Navigation within structure)

Patent 6118431: Adaptable detachable casing for a mouse type peripheral for a computer
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Mouse : Scaling)

Patent 6118432: Backtype
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Trackball)

Patent 6118433: Large-scale, touch-sensitive video display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6118434: Module structure
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6118435: Display unit with touch panel
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6118436: Portable terminal apparatus having handwritten data input means
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6118437: Digitizer eraser system and method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Stylus : With alignment or calibration capability (i.e., parallax problem))

Patent 6118438: Low comment mode impedence differential driver and applications thereof
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Addressing)

Patent 6118439: Low current voltage supply circuit for an LCD driver
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Having three or more voltage levels)

Patent 6118440: Image display system and display control apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Synchronizing means : Changing of subpixel location over time)

Patent 6118441: Display device for audio system including radio tuner
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Font selection)

Patent 6118442: Graphical-interactive-screen display apparatus and peripheral units
(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 : Video interface : Mode switching interface (e.g., switching between TV and computer))

Patent 6118443: Interactive program guide navigator menu system
Patent 6118444: Media composition system with enhanced user interface features
(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 : For video segment editing or sequencing : Video parameter control)

Patent 6118445: System stream reproduction control information editing apparatus and a recording medium on which the method used therein is recorded
(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 : For video segment editing or sequencing : Video parameter control)

Patent 6118446: User interface language to class library compiler
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Modeling : Visual : Distributed)

Patent 6118447: Apparatus and methods for analyzing software systems
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Including analysis of program execution : Using breakpoint)

Patent 6118448: Control program tracking and display system
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Monitoring program execution : Syntax based)

Patent 6118449: Server system and method for modifying a cursor image
(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 : Cursor : Status indicator : Dynamically changed appearance (e.g., animated or live action) : Scrolling (e.g., spin dial))

Patent 6118450: Graphic user interface that is usable as a PC interface and an A/V interface
(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) : Window memory structure)

Patent 6118451: Apparatus and method for controlling dialog box display and system interactivity in a computer-based 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 : Dialog box : Window memory structure)

Patent 6118452: Fragment visibility pretest system and methodology for improved performance of a graphics system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING :)

Patent 6118453: Graphics processor and system for determining colors of the vertices of a figure
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Lighting/shading : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6118454: Methods and apparatuses for producing a spherical visual data set using a spherical mirror and one or more cameras with long lenses
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6118455: Image processing apparatus and method for performing a color matching process so as to match color appearances of a predetermined color
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6118456: Method and apparatus capable of prioritizing and streaming objects within a 3-D virtual environment
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Image with abnormal condition)

Patent 6118457: Resolution conversion with preservation of fine lines and of hue
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Clipping : Error diffusion)

Patent 6118458: Image displaying apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6118459: System and method for providing a joint for an animatable character for display via a computer system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Motion planning or control : Scaling)

Patent 6118460: Virtual pseudo-human figure generating system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Motion planning or control : Scaling)

Patent 6118461: Circuits, systems and methods for memory mapping and display control systems using the same
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Interface (e.g., controller) : Pipeline processors)

Patent 6118462: Computer system controller having internal memory and external memory control
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Graphic display memory controller : Memory arbitration : Optical detector)

Patent 6118463: Positional error correction for color image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Multicolor : Registration : With carrier)

Patent 6118464: Beam scanning apparatus for electrophotographic color printer using deflection disk
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Multicolor : Plural heads : Using light as exposure means : Drop sensors)

Patent 6118465: Synchronous band drive for an inline color printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : With medium for receiving an image or feeding means therefor : Using recording head to selectively charge toner)

Patent 6118466: Method and apparatus for controlling concentration of developer in developing reservoir of wet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : With medium for receiving an image or feeding means therefor : Including toner delivery means : Fixing or fusing)

Patent 6118467: Printing method and printing apparatus capable of printing without margins
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Multicolor : Single-head type (e.g., multipass) : Having single layer colored transfer material : Fixing or fusing)

Patent 6118468: Image recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Record receiver driving means : Including separating means)

Patent 6118469: Thermal printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Housing or mounting : Including tensioning means)

Patent 6118470: Optical scanning system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Tone marking : Including switching means)

Patent 6118471: Beam diameter control method and device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Tone marking : By varying intensity of light beam : Specific lens)

Patent 6118472: Method and apparatus for seamless connectivity of wide-band networks and narrow-band networks
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Having link to external network (e.g., interconnected computer network) : Server or headend)

Patent 6118473: Camera system for receiving and selectively transmitting images from another camera connected by a cable
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : Transmission control (e.g., resolution or quality) : Motion image conferencing)

Patent 6118474: Omnidirectional imaging apparatus
(TELEVISION : PANORAMIC : Including intensity to color conversion (e.g., colorizer, etc.))

Patent 6118475: Multi-eye image pickup apparatus, and method and apparatus for measuring or recognizing three-dimensional shape
(TELEVISION : STEREOSCOPIC : Color TV)

Patent 6118476: CCD Microscope
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : With endoscope : Image magnifying)

Patent 6118477: Picture reading apparatus
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing : Welding : Color sequential illumination)

Patent 6118478: Telecine systems for high definition use
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Motion picture film scanner : Alignment or positioning)

Patent 6118479: Optical transmission method, error rate evaluation method applied in optical transmission and apparatus for generating a signal for error
(TELEVISION : MONITORING, TESTING, OR MEASURING : Transmission path testing : Display photometry)

Patent 6118480: Method and apparatus for integrating a digital camera user interface across multiple operating modes
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Moving reflector)

Patent 6118481: Solid state image pick-up device and image pick-up apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Still and motion modes of operation : With image intensifier)

Patent 6118482: Method and apparatus for electrical test of CMOS pixel sensor arrays
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : X - Y architecture : Including switching transistor and photocell at each pixel site (e.g., "MOS-type" image sensor) : With overflow gate or drain)

Patent 6118483: Image sensing apparatus for high-speed image sensing
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Charge-coupled architecture : With staggered or irregular photosites or specified channel configuration : With diode in series with photocell)

Patent 6118484: Imaging apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Focus control : Using image signal : With auxiliary sensor or separate area on imager : Using multiple output registers)

Patent 6118485: Card type camera with image processing function
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Support or housing : Flash or strobe)

Patent 6118486: Synchronized multiple format video processing method and apparatus
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Scan rate variation)

Patent 6118487: Method and circuit arrangement for the memory-optimized processing of a composite video baseband signal CVBS signal
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Involving both line number and field rate conversion (e.g., PAL to NTSC) : Individual processing of different parts of image frequency band (e.g., sum and difference, high band/low band))

Patent 6118488: Method and apparatus for adaptive edge-based scan line interpolation using 1-D pixel array motion detection
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Line doublers type (e.g., interlace to progressive IDTV type) : Motion adaptive : Motion adaptive)

Patent 6118489: Deinterlacing device and method for digital TV receiver
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Line doublers type (e.g., interlace to progressive IDTV type) : Motion adaptive : Motion adaptive)

Patent 6118490: Display based optical communication system
(TELEVISION : FORMAT : Including additional information : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 6118491: System and method for enforcing interlaced field synchronization in the presence of broken alternation in an MPEG video datastream
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync separation : Field or frame identification : Color television)

Patent 6118492: Guide system and method of operation
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide : Navigational feature : Combined at local receiver)

Patent 6118493: Method and apparatus for selecting a channel from a multiple channel display
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Simultaneously and on same screen (e.g., multiscreen) : Color processing)

Patent 6118494: Apparatus and method for generating on-screen-display messages using true color mode
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Receiver indicator (e.g., on screen display) : Picture in picture)

Patent 6118495: Training signal in plural PN sequences near beginnings of data segments of DTV signal or scan lines of NTSC signal
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Noise or undesired signal reduction : Ghost elimination (e.g., multipath) : Complementary system (e.g., preemphasis - deemphasis))

Patent 6118496: Auto audio/video output circuit with multiple audio/video inputs
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Switching : receiver type : Level derived within feedback path)

Patent 6118497: Interactive selection system for a video decoder modulator channel
(TELEVISION : TELEVISION TRANSMITTER CIRCUITRY : Digital)

Patent 6118498: Channel scanning and channel change latency reduction in an ATSC television receiver
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Modulator)

Patent 6118499: Digital television signal receiver
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Demodulator : Plural processing units)

Patent 6118500: DRAM bit-plane buffer for digital display system
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Projection device : Single light modulator : Deformable medium : Including solid-state deflection elements (e.g., deformable mirror device (DMD)) : Fluid)

Patent 6118501: Projection display apparatus having predetermined conditions to correct distortions
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Exposure device for lithography)

Patent 6118502: Using a temporary substrate to attach components to a display substrate when fabricating a passive type display device
(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 : Structure of transistor : Transferred transistor :)

Patent 6118503: Light guide device enhancing a polarized component and liquid crystal display device
(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 6118504: Display device and electronic apparatus comprising the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Polarizer : Formed by particular technique)

Patent 6118505: Liquid crystal display device having color organic film as the interlayer insulator
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Color filter : For supertwisted nematic liquid crystal)

Patent 6118506: Electro-optical device and method of fabricating same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Opaque mask or black mask : Conductive mask : With particular insulating layer)

Patent 6118507: Reflection TN-ECB having particular relationships between perpendicular axis and oriented directions
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Reflector : Opaque mask or black mask)

 

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