Patents 6157365 - 6157618

 

 

Patent 6157365: Method and apparatus for processing video and graphics data utilizing a higher sampling rate
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Character and graphics : Plural look up tables)

Patent 6157366: Circuits, systems and methods for graphics and video window/display data block transfer via dedicated memory control
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Intensity or color driving control (e.g., gray scale) : Temporal processing (e.g., pulse width variation over time : Binary weighted : Photosensor encoder)

Patent 6157367: User interface with compound cursor
(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 6157368: Control equipment with a movable control member
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Animation)

Patent 6157369: Optical-mechanical roller with ratchet
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Temporal interpolation or processing)

Patent 6157370: Ergonomic mouse extension
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Mouse : Scaling)

Patent 6157371: Data processing system provided with soft keyboard that shifts between direct and indirect character
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Trackball)

Patent 6157372: Method and apparatus for controlling a plurality of controllable devices
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6157373: Method and apparatus for displaying images
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6157374: Graphics display system and method for providing internally timed time-varying properties of display attributes
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Plural storage devices : Double buffered : Data transfer between system memory display memory)

Patent 6157375: Method and apparatus for selective enabling of addressable display elements
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Waveform generator coupled to display elements : Controller automatically senses monitor resolution)

Patent 6157376: Method and apparatus for generating a target clock signal having a frequency of X/Y times the frequency of a reference clock signal
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Synchronizing means : Changing of subpixel location over time)

Patent 6157377: Method and apparatus for purchasing upgraded media features for programming transmissions
(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 6157378: Method and apparatus for providing a graphical user interface for a distributed switch having multiple operators
(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) : Slide manipulating or editing)

Patent 6157379: Apparatus and method of formatting a list for display on a touchscreen
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Miscellaneous customization or adaptation : Cursor)

Patent 6157380: Generic mechanism to create opendoc parts from workplace shell 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 : Data transfer operation between objects (e.g., drag and drop) : Chat room)

Patent 6157381: Computer system, user interface component and method utilizing non-linear scroll bar
(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 : Window scrolling : Scroll tool (e.g., scroll bar) :)

Patent 6157382: Image display method and apparatus therefor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6157383: Control polyhedra for a three-dimensional (3D) user interface
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6157384: Apparatus and method for drawing
(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 : Interface represented by 3D space : Shortcut)

Patent 6157385: Method of and apparatus for performing perspective transformation of visible stimuli
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6157386: MIP map blending in a graphics processor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Texture : MIP map :)

Patent 6157387: Image generating apparatus and method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6157388: System and method for automatically inserting and deleting an object in a graphics chart
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Image with abnormal condition)

Patent 6157389: Method for reducing the size of an image
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Image based (addressing))

Patent 6157390: Stroke-based font generation
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Character generating : Straight line)

Patent 6157391: Method and apparatus for providing slow motion video at normal motion play speed
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6157392: Animation packager for an on-line book
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6157393: Apparatus and method of directing graphical data to a display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Parallel processors (e.g., identical processors) : Optical detector)

Patent 6157394: Flexible digital image processing via an image processing chain with modular image processors
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Pipeline processors : Optical detector)

Patent 6157395: Synchronization of frame buffer swapping in multi-pipeline computer graphics display systems
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Pipeline processors : Optical detector)

Patent 6157396: System and method for using bitstream information to process images for use in digital display systems
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Pipeline processors : Optical detector)

Patent 6157397: AGP read and CPU wire coherency
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Plural storage devices : Data transfer between memories : Data transfer between system memory display memory : Photosensor encoder)

Patent 6157398: Method of implementing an accelerated graphics port for a multiple memory controller computer system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Graphic display memory controller : Plural memory controllers : Optical detector)

Patent 6157399: Color image recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Having an intermediate medium for transferring ink : Specific conductor means (e.g., electrode, conducting pattern, etc.))

Patent 6157400: Method and apparatus for controlling a pixel clock in a rotating polygon type image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Scan synchronization (e.g., start-of-scan, end-of-scan) : By clock deviation)

Patent 6157401: End-point-initiated multipoint videoconferencing
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : Conferencing (e.g., loop) : Conferencing with multipoint control unit :)

Patent 6157402: Autostereoscopic image presentation system using a screen assembly
(TELEVISION : STEREOSCOPIC : Stereoscopic display device : Single display with optical path division : Separation by lenticular screen : With alternating polarization)

Patent 6157403: Apparatus for detecting position of object capable of simultaneously detecting plural objects and detection method therefor
(TELEVISION : OBJECT TRACKING : Using tracking gate : Centroidal tracking : With rotating reflector)

Patent 6157404: Imaging system including an array of dual-band microbridge detectors
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Low light level : Camera located remotely from image processor (i.e., camera head))

Patent 6157405: Apex-angle variable prism and video camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Camera image stabilization : Motion correction : Mechanical : Variable angle prisms :)

Patent 6157406: Image pickup apparatus and method of controlling the same
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Still and motion modes of operation : With image intensifier)

Patent 6157407: Digital camera with analog and digital clamp circuit
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Including noise or undesired signal reduction : Using distinct luminance image sensor)

Patent 6157408: High-speed CCD image transfer apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Charge-coupled architecture : Charges transferred to opposed registers : With diode in series with photocell)

Patent 6157409: Apparatus and method for high speed imaging
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic)

Patent 6157410: Processing and display of images retrieved from digital still image files generated from digital moving images
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Conversion between standards with different aspect ratios : Specified chrominance signal)

Patent 6157411: Method and apparatus for compiling a repository of entertainment system data from multiple sources
(TELEVISION : COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ART DEVICE (E.G., COMPUTER, TELEPHONE) : Of mechanical scan)

Patent 6157412: System for identifying video fields generated from film sources
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Multimode (e.g., composite, Y, C; baseband RF) : Format detection : Color processing)

Patent 6157413: Interactive special events video signal navigation system
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Color television)

Patent 6157414: Image display apparatus for enlargement or reduction of an image using an interpolation process
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Special effects : Geometric transformation : Size change : Compression)

Patent 6157415: Method and apparatus for dynamically blending image input layers
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Special effects : Combining plural sources : Specified details of signal combining : Color signal : Window signal generator (e.g., rectangle))

Patent 6157416: Advanced projection television screen
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Projection device : Cabinet or chassis : Cabinet or chassis)

Patent 6157417: Power control apparatus within a display device
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cabinet or chassis : With optical element)

Patent 6157418: Automotive display unit
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cabinet or chassis : With vehicle : Filters)

Patent 6157419: Projector
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors : Having light separated into S and P polarization :)

Patent 6157420: Projection-type image display apparatus
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors : Having light separated into S and P polarization :)

Patent 6157421: Liquid crystal display and method of manufacturing the 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 : Structure of transistor :)

Patent 6157422: Two-terminal nonlinear element having insulating films of different thickness formed on the flat top surface of a lower electrode
(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 : Two terminal nonlinear switching device (e.g., N-I-N, S-I-S, Ferroelectric, etc.) : Metal-insulator-metal (i.e., MIM) : With particular gate electrode structure)

Patent 6157423: Display screen chassis front mounting
(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 6157424: 2D/3D imaging display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in series : Fluorescent light source)

Patent 6157425: Low color dispersion liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal : Polymer network liquid crystal : With color formed by different color polarizer or color filter associated with each cell)

Patent 6157426: Liquid crystal display with SiO.sub.x N.sub.y inclusive multilayer black matrix
(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 6157427: Optical device with combined alignment and anisotropic layers
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : Including at least one with negative intrinsic birefringence)

Patent 6157428: Liquid crystal 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 6157429: Matrix substrate having continuous even surface in drive circuit or sealing region as well as display region and manufacturing method
(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 6157430: Active matrix liquid crystal device including brush-clearable multiple layer electrodes and a method of manufacturing 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) : Matrix electrodes : Multilayer electrodes : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))

Patent 6157431: Liquid crystal display apparatus suppressed of orientation defect having metal film and photosensitive resin as a columnar spacer and
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Spacer : With particular injection port or injection plug)

Patent 6157432: Heated ferroelectric liquid crystal spatial light modulator with improved contrast, improved grayscale resolution, and decreased pixel
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : WITH SPECIFIED NONCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL : Within smectic phase : Within chiral smectic phase (includes ferroelectric) : Nonspacer particles significantly smaller than liquid crystal thickness (e.g., scattering centers, ferromagnetic particles, etc.))

Patent 6157433: Method of manufacturing liquid-crystal display device having a plurality of divided regions
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : NOMINAL MANUFACTURING METHODS OR POST MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OF LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL : In nematic phase)

Patent 6157434: Movie film having two digital audio data recording areas along its longitudinal direction
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : WITH SOUND ACCOMPANIMENT : Common picture and sound record carrier systems : Flexible strip type : On picture and sound records)

Patent 6157435: Image processing
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6157436: Image printing
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6157437: Light-sensitive material transport device
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6157438: Film scanner with prism for scanning sprocket holes
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Including photocell : Including)

Patent 6157439: Copy system with document previewing
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Focus or magnification control : Including indicator or scale : Including a cam or a screw with nonuniform pitch)

Patent 6157440: Image input apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for original : Including adjustable or selective masking frame)

Patent 6157441: Film on glass imaging fixtures and method
(PHOTOCOPYING : CONTACT PRINTING : Fluid pressure retention of carrier and receiver in exposure position : With plural webs of indeterminate length (e.g., motion picture film))

Patent 6157442: Micro optical fiber sensor device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)

Patent 6157443: Method and system for transporting data for monitoring optical fibers
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6157444: Defect inspection apparatus for silicon wafer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Integrating spheres)

Patent 6157445: Method and apparatus for detecting and measuring conditions affecting color
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : STANDARD : Surface standard : Color : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board))

Patent 6157446: Laser capture microdissection analysis vessel
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Surface standard)

Patent 6157447: Method and apparatus for monitoring plasma processing operations
(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 6157448: Birefringence measurement optical system and high spatial resolution polarimetric apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : With birefringent element : Having Schlieren effect)

Patent 6157449: Depolarized light scattering array apparatus and method of using same
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : With polariscopes : Including polarimeters : Step height (differential, between points))

Patent 6157450: Automated optical surface profile measurement system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Wheel alignment)

Patent 6157451: Sample CD measurement system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY CONFIGURATION COMPARISON : With comparison to master, desired shape, or reference voltage : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 6157452: Position detecting apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 6157453: Process for discriminating the color of a surface and apparatus for implementing the process
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY SHADE OR COLOR : Trichromatic examination : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 6157454: Miniature colorimeter
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY SHADE OR COLOR : With sample responsive to plural colors applied simultaneously : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 6157455: Method and apparatus for determining the calorific value of a natural gas optically and in real time
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : Of fluent material : Gas : With plural detectors (e.g., simultaneous viewing))

Patent 6157456: Cuvette for spectrophotometrical analysis
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : Of fluent material : With significant sample holder or supply : Exhaust, dust or smoke)

Patent 6157457: Counting device for the remote counting of stacked objects in a stack of thin objects, as well as a counting method using a counting device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF LIGHT REFLECTION (E.G., GLASS) : Of photographic film)

Patent 6157458: Achromatic quarter wave plate for an air turbulence compensating inteferometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having light beams of different frequencies (e.g., heterodyning) : For dimensional measurement (e.g., thickness gap, alignment, profile) : Displacement or distance : Polarization : With specific counter type timing of returns)

Patent 6157459: Method and apparatus for outputting picture image data
(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 6157460: Memory management device and facsimile apparatus using the device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Page or frame memory : Mechanical arrangement for forming a printing surface)

Patent 6157461: Method of generating randomized masks to improve image quality on a printing medium
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6157462: Method and apparatus for error diffusion and undercolor removal/grey component replacement of digital color images
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6157463: Facsimile system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific image-processing circuitry)

Patent 6157464: Facsimile store and forward system with local interface
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile relay system : Composite image)

Patent 6157465: System for transferring jobs between processing units based upon content of job and ability of unit to perform job
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile relay system : Composite image)

Patent 6157466: Hidden document-flattening device for scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6157467: CCD rotary-alignment device for optical scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Solid state : Charge coupled device : Stochastic or random dithering)

Patent 6157468: Focus adjusting system of an optical scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Document position detection : Charge coupled device)

Patent 6157469: Dynamic device independent image correction method and apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Measuring, testing, and calibrating : Thermal)

Patent 6157470: Non-volatile holographic storage in doubly-doped photorefractive material
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Having particular recording medium : Recyclable : Crystalline material :)

Patent 6157471: Display panel with compensation by holographic birefringent films
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)

Patent 6157472: Multi-laser scanning unit
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Scanner : Flat rotating disk :)

Patent 6157473: Holographic storage system incorporated therein a parabolic mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Lens)

Patent 6157474: Holographic optical element
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Holographic stereogram : Multiple point hologram (e.g., fly-eye lens, etc.))

Patent 6157475: Optical channel regulator and method
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Determination of communication parameter : Signal to noise ratio : Determined by reflection from break in fiber)

Patent 6157476: Transceiver component for data transmission
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER : Specific transducer)

Patent 6157477: Bidirectional dispersion compensation system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including optical waveguide : Dispersion compensation : Redundant fibers)

Patent 6157478: Multibeam scanning optical apparatus and laser light source apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Utilizing plural light beams : Having a common axis of rotation)

Patent 6157479: Electrochromic assembly based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) derivatives and a UV-stabilized gel electrolyte
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Kerr cell)

Patent 6157480: Seal for electrochromic devices
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Reflection-type (e.g., display device) : Liquid medium)

Patent 6157481: Controller which controls a variable optical attenuator to control the power level of a wavelength-multiplexed optical signal when the number
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Correction of deleterious effects : Third harmonic)

Patent 6157482: Binoculars capable of quickly moving lens covers to a retracted position when in use
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : Binocular : Foldable or collapsible : Extensible structure)

Patent 6157483: Binocular with low magnification and wide field of vision
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : With prism or U-shaped optical path : Equatorial mount)

Patent 6157484: Confocal microscope and relay optical system for use in confocal microscope and the like
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : With relay : With prism or U-shaped optical path)

Patent 6157485: Lens arrangement for enhancing the coupling of light shifted by an optical element
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By birefringent element : For beam deflection or splitting : Using film strips)

Patent 6157486: Retroreflective dichroic reflector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By birefringent element : Using plural elements : Frequency filter or interference effects : Spacing of optical elements axially adjustable)

Patent 6157487: Optically variable surface pattern
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : For ornamental effect or display : Including a threaded member)

Patent 6157488: Diffractive optical element
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : Including particular grating characteristic : Including a threaded member)

Patent 6157489: Color shifting thin film pigments
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Reflector : Laminated or layered)

Patent 6157490: Optical film with sharpened bandedge
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Selective wavelength transmission or reflection : Filter having four or more layers)

Patent 6157491: Lenticular lens sheet
(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 6157492: Apparatus and method for laser radiation
(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 : Plural lenticular plates : Serially disposed along optic axis : Cylindrical lenslets : Reversible)

Patent 6157493: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : To the rear of a basic lens)

Patent 6157494: Zoom lens system using a diffractive optical element and image pickup device using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Having seven or less components)

Patent 6157495: Afocal zoom lens system for stereoscopic microscopes
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Four groups : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 6157496: Zoom lens system adapted for use in a digital still camera
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Three groups : + - + Arrangement : Having crossed axes)

Patent 6157497: Exposure apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : Including concave or convex reflecting surface : Objective for laser (e.g., optical disc, etc.))

Patent 6157498: Dual-imaging optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : Including concave or convex reflecting surface : With aspheric surface (e.g., Schmidt lens, etc.) : With specific ring means)

Patent 6157499: Lens arrangement suited for focusing radar waves
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With multipart element : Diaphragm)

Patent 6157500: Particle analyzer and composite lens formed by integrally joining plural lens elements of different focal points
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With multipart element : Diaphragm)

Patent 6157501: Lens holding structure
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Monocular loupe type)

Patent 6157502: Optical bench circularizer having alignment indentations and associated methods
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Monocular loupe type)

Patent 6157503: High performance optical filters suitable for intense ultraviolet irradiance applications
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : With ring : Bayonet coupling)

Patent 6157504: Optical filter comprising transparent support and filter layer having two absorption maximums
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : ABSORPTION FILTER : With selective absorption or transparent overcoating)

Patent 6157505: System and a method of operation thereof for analyzing the performance of a tape recorder
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MONITORING OR TESTING THE PROGRESS OF RECORDING : Frequency)

Patent 6157506: Write compensation method and magnetic disk apparatus adapted for high-density recording
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Pulse crowding correction : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6157507: Performance evaluation method of an MR head and a magnetic disk device wherein the method is applied
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data verification : With incremental movement between record and head)

Patent 6157508: Magnetic recording/playback apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Signal switching : Between heads in alternate engagement with medium :)

Patent 6157509: Extending actuator range through magnetic flux reversal detection
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Stopping or reversing)

Patent 6157510: Magnetic storage device with multiple read elements which are offset laterally and longitudinally
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Rotary carrier : Reproduced data signal used for tracking : By signal derived from transport)

Patent 6157511: Disk drive with variable-phase servo burst patterns
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Rotary carrier : By tracking signal recorded on or immediately beneath surface : Distinct servo sector : From separate track)

Patent 6157512: Recording and/or reproducing apparatus including tape loading mechanism with speed control of tape loading guides
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD MOVING DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Rotating head : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 6157513: Thumb referencing and drive system
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Plural tapes : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 6157514: Method and apparatus for read-write protection
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Loading or ejecting mechanism : Disk seating)

Patent 6157515: Texturing of herringbone air and fluid bearings
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Rotational drive detail : Motorized)

Patent 6157516: Method and apparatus for preventing electrostatic damage to the read/write head of a tape drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head accessory : Nonmetallic)

Patent 6157517: Shutter mechanism for disk cartridge
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : For disk : Disc record)

Patent 6157518: Head slider having a trapezoidal shape
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Air bearing surface detail : Negative pressure type : With pivotal holder)

Patent 6157519: Magnetic head gimbal assembly of a magnetic disk unit having a load point matched with the center of impact
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Load beam detail : Gimbal mounting region detail : Adhesive)

Patent 6157520: Disc drive head suspension with gimbal contact feature for ramp load/unload
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head into/out of transducing position : Disk record : Arcuate track change type : Fixed lifter : Actuator side detail : Dithering)

Patent 6157521: Recording/reproducing head positioning mechanism
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For adjusting head position : Disk record : Adjustment parallel to disk plane : Driver detail : Voice coil adjuster : Plural piezoelectric adjusters)

Patent 6157522: Suspension-level microactuator
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For adjusting head position : Disk record : Adjustment parallel to disk plane : Pivot structure detail : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6157523: Spin valve magnetoresistive head having magnetic layers with different internal stress
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Detail of pinned film or additional film for affecting or biasing the pinned film : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6157524: Method of manufacturing spin-valve type thin film element having remagnetized bias layer
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6157525: Magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6157526: Magnetoresistive head and magnetic disk apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6157527: Load center monitor and digitally enhanced circuit breakers system for electrical power lines
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Feeder protection in distribution networks : With current responsive fault sensor : With communication between feeder disconnect points : With sequentially inserted impedance)

Patent 6157528: Polymer fuse and filter apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Circuit interruption by thermal sensing : With thermistor : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 6157529: Basic surge protector
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6157530: Method and apparatus for providing ESD protection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6157531: Implantable medical device having flat electrolytic capacitor with liquid electrolyte fill tube
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : Liquid electrolytic capacitor : Casing : With header, cover, or endseal : With common conductor (e.g., stripline))

Patent 6157532: Computer system access panel having a biased cover latching mechanism
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including display support : Fluid)

Patent 6157533: Modular wearable computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6157534: Backplane having strip transmission line ethernet bus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6157535: Computer components and peripherals assembly structure
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6157536: Retention module for receiving different CPU modules
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Air)

Patent 6157537: Data processing apparatus having a liquid heat-dissipating system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Liquid : And liquid)

Patent 6157538: Heat dissipation apparatus and method
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 6157539: Cooling apparatus for electronic devices
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 6157540: Screwless front loading hard drive bracket
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Cabinet-type housing : With retractable or readily detachable chassis : Sliding component or commpartment : Plural)

Patent 6157541: Stack arrangement for two semiconductor memory chips and printed board for accepting a plurality of such stack arrangements
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Flexible board : Cordwood type)

Patent 6157542: Electric jack
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : With housing or chassis : With particular conductive material or coating)

Patent 6157543: Case for circuit board
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : With housing or chassis : With lock or interlock : Welded connection)

Patent 6157544: Electrical circuit configuration arranged in a casing
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : With housing or chassis : With Shielding Structure : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 6157545: Battery connection apparatus with end projections
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Radio type : With particular insulation)

Patent 6157546: Shielding apparatus for electronic devices
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : Tube mounting)

Patent 6157547: Electromagnetic interference shielding filter apparatus and method
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : EMI : Spacer details)

Patent 6157548: Electrically shielded housing
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : EMI : Spacer details)

Patent 6157549: Power supply with multiple mode operation
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Power supply : Color television)

Patent 6157550: Switching power supply circuit
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Single-ended, separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : For flyback-type converter : Utilizing pulse-width modulation)

Patent 6157551: Electronic transformer for lighting
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including an A.C.-D.C.-A.C. converter : By semiconductor rectifier and inverter : Double-ended type (i.e., push-pull))

Patent 6157552: Sub-harmonic detection and control system
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : By electron tube rectifier and inverter)

Patent 6157553: System for maintaining electric power during a momentary power interruption
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In rectifier systems : By step-wave, amplitude summation technique)

Patent 6157554: Power unit
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In rectifier systems : Including means for reducing ripples from the output : With ripple responsive, automatic control : Utilizing pulse-width modulation)

Patent 6157555: Current limiter responsive to changing parallel power supply capacity
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : In parallel)

Patent 6157556: Switched inverter circuit providing increased short circuit protection
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In transistor inverter systems : Bridge type : With magnetic control means)

Patent 6157557: CAM cell and memory employing such, used for both field configurable RAM and PLA
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 6157558: Content addressable memory cell and array architectures having low transistor counts
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 6157559: Apparatus and method for updating ROM without removing it from circuit board
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : HARDWARE FOR STORAGE ELEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 6157560: Memory array datapath architecture
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 6157561: Integrated circuit memory with low resistance, segmented power supply lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 6157562: ROM with four-phase dynamic circuits
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ ONLY SYSTEMS (I.E.. SEMIPERMANENT) : Including delay means)

Patent 6157563: Ferroelectric memory system and method of driving the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Ferroelectric : Same size apertures)

Patent 6157564: Semiconductor device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Flip-flop (electrical) : Complementary : Biax)

Patent 6157565: Reduced leakage DRAM storage unit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Semiconductive : Diodes : Biax)

Patent 6157566: Reduced leakage DRAM storage unit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Semiconductive : Diodes : Biax)

Patent 6157567: Unlock bypass program mode for non-volatile memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Data security : Overlays)

Patent 6157568: Avalanche programmed floating gate memory cell structure with program element in first polysilicon layer
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Extended floating gate : Rectangular bars)

Patent 6157569: Non-volatile semiconductor memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Bank or block architecture : Rectangular bars)

Patent 6157570: Program/erase endurance of EEPROM memory cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Logic connection (e.g., NAND string))

Patent 6157571: Semiconductor memory device and method of controlling a threshold voltage of the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Reference signal (e.g., dummy cell) : Weak inversion injection)

Patent 6157572: Method for erasing flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM)
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Reference signal (e.g., dummy cell) : Verify signal :)

Patent 6157573: Nonvolatile memory system, semiconductor memory, and writing method
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Threshold setting (e.g., conditioning) : Verify signal)

Patent 6157574: Erasable frohmann-bentchkowsky memory transistor that stores multiple bits of data
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Floating electrode (e.g., source, control gate, drain) : Verify signal)

Patent 6157575: Nonvolatile memory device and operating method thereof
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Verify signal)

Patent 6157576: Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Verify signal)

Patent 6157577: Memory device voltage steering technique
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6157578: Method and apparatus for accessing a memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6157579: Circuit for providing a reading phase after power-on-reset
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including signal comparison : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6157580: Semiconductor memory device capable of easily controlling a reference ratio regardless of change of a process parameter
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including reference or bias voltage generator : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6157581: Semiconductor memory having a restore voltage control circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including level shift or pull-up circuit : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6157582: Dynamic pull-up suppressor for column redundancy write schemes with redundant data lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6157583: Integrated circuit memory having a fuse detect circuit and method therefor
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6157584: Redundancy circuit and method for semiconductor memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6157585: Redundancy circuit and method of ferroelectric memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6157586: Memory device having potential control for increasing the operating margin at the start of a sensing cycle
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Flip-flop used for sensing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6157587: Data sense arrangement for random access memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Differential sensing : Sense/inhibit)

Patent 6157588: Semiconductor memory device having hierarchical word line structure
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Particular wiring : Magnetic)

Patent 6157589: Dynamic semiconductor memory device and method for initializing a dynamic semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 6157590: Solid state memory having a latch circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Including particular address buffer or latch circuit arrangement : Including magnetic element)

Patent 6157591: Sonic range finder with laser pointer
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : Receiver system)

Patent 6157592: Acoustic position determination method and apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISTANCE OR DIRECTION FINDING : With time interval measuring means : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 6157593: Power envelope shaper
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS : Responsive to intruder energy)

Patent 6157594: Mole chaser
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS : Animal control : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 6157595: Magneto-optical disk loading device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Magnetic field generation : Magnetic field transducer assembly : Operative location positioning of transducer assembly : During load and unload of storage medium :)

Patent 6157596: Method for erasing rewritable optical disk using two laser beams
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SIMULTANEOUS DIVERSE TYPES OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : Magnetic field and light beam)

Patent 6157597: Apparatus for skipping and/or playing tracks on a CD or a DVD
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Electrical control signal processing : Plural storage medium elements : Of information indicative of contents or particular order of contents : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 6157598: Lens for optical data storage system
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Optical head servo system structure : Structure for shaping beam or causing astigmatic condition : Lens or mirror pivots off center (e.g., on a shaft, etc.))

Patent 6157599: Optical storage apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : While track jumping or crossing : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 6157600: Tilt detection device, optical disc device, and tilt control method
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Means to compensate for defect or abnormal condition : Servo loop gain/switching control)

Patent 6157601: Auto gain adjustment apparatus and method for focusing and tracking control of the optical pickup of an optical disc drive
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Servo loop gain/switching control : Recording (e.g., inhibit recording upon defect, etc.))

Patent 6157603: Disk reproduction apparatus capable of continuously varying a reproduction speed
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Mechanism control by the control signal)

Patent 6157604: Sampled amplitude read channel employing a baud rate estimator for digital timing recovery in an optical disk storage device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Including sampling or A/D converting : Plural reference signals)

Patent 6157605: Optical disc apparatus
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Environmental control : Door mechanism)

Patent 6157606: Recording apparatus, reproducing apparatus and optical recording medium
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Light intensity adjustment or maintenance : With driving or stabilizing mechanism)

Patent 6157607: Disk transfer device with disk alignment mechanism
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Capable of only accepting unprotected insertable single optical medium : Loading of optical medium : Edge loading : Guide mechanism : Movable guide :)

Patent 6157608: Optical disc, optical disc device, and method for recording an optical disc
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Track data format/layout : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 6157609: Recording medium, recording apparatus and recording method
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Track data format/layout : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 6157610: Recording medium, information reproducing apparatus, information recording device, and information recording and reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Protection (e.g., preventing damage to medium, etc.) : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 6157611: Method and apparatus for transmission and construction of quasi orthogonal vectors
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : GENERALIZED ORTHOGONAL OR SPECIAL MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES : Particular set of orthogonal functions : Having a signaling constellation)

Patent 6157612: Fast fading packet diversity transmission method and system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PHASE MODULATION : Level multiplex)

Patent 6157613: Congestion control system for controlling congestion in switching cells
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Bypass an inoperative channel)

Patent 6157614: Wireless ATM network with high quality of service scheduling
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Flow control of data transmission through a network : Including signaling between network elements : Measurement of the average data flow rate)

Patent 6157615: Method for controlling a test for an ATM exchange
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Using antijabber circuit)

Patent 6157616: Adaptive methods for packet transmission over wireless networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Determination of communication parameters : Having dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 6157617: Method and system of network packet accounting
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