Patents 6169534 - 6169788

 

 

Patent 6169534: Graphical user interface for customer information management
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)

Patent 6169535: Monitor adjustment control
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Image based (addressing))

Patent 6169536: Color picture quality compensation circuit and related control method thereof
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6169537: Input device with handle
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Mouse : Scaling)

Patent 6169538: Method and apparatus for implementing a graphical user interface keyboard and a text buffer on electronic devices
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Trackball)

Patent 6169539: Analog video signal selection circuit
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Addressing)

Patent 6169540: Method and apparatus for designing force sensations in force feedback applications
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Force feedback interaction : Handwritten textual input)

Patent 6169541: Method, apparatus and system for integrating television signals with internet access
(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 : Balloon or bubble appearance)

Patent 6169542: Method of delivering advertising through an interactive video distribution system
(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 6169543: System and method for customizing program guide information to include reminder item or local identifier
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide : Content arrangement : User customization of display content :)

Patent 6169544: Image edit device
(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 6169545: Data management within a virtual environment browser
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : User interactive multicomputer data transfer (e.g., file transfer) : Interface customization or adaption (e.g., client server))

Patent 6169546: Global viewer scrolling 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 : Window or viewpoint : Window scrolling : Scroll tool (e.g., scroll bar) :)

Patent 6169547: Method for displaying an icon of media data
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Selectable iconic array : Thumbnail or scaled image : Scrolling (e.g., spin dial))

Patent 6169548: Easily dismissed message windows
(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 : Pointer direction adjustment : On-screen roadmap or index)

Patent 6169549: Method and apparatus for providing continuous level of detail
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6169550: Object oriented method and system to draw 2D and 3D shapes onto a projection plane
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Hidden line/surface determining :)

Patent 6169551: Method and apparatus for computing and visualizing volume data values
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Voxel : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6169552: Map display device, navigation device and map display method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6169553: Method and apparatus for rendering a three-dimensional scene having shadowing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6169554: Clip testing unit for a three-dimensional graphics accelerator
(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 : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program))

Patent 6169555: System and methods for communicating through computer animated images
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6169556: Method for driving a recording head having a plurality of heaters arranged in each nozzle
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With plural transducers : Nozzles)

Patent 6169557: Recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Physical handling : Ink)

Patent 6169558: Process and apparatus for high speed laser printing using a roller having a convertible structure
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Multicolor : Physical characteristics)

Patent 6169559: Hi-lite color ROS scan uniformity self correction architecture
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Multicolor : Single head using light as exposure means : Using light as exposure means)

Patent 6169560: Thermal transfer recording apparatus with ink sheet slackness removal
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : With transfer medium or driving means therefor : Including separating means)

Patent 6169561: Image forming apparatus and receiver tray capable of automatically accommodating receiver sheets of various sizes and method of assembling
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Record receiver driving means : Including separating means)

Patent 6169562: Image exposure apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Multicolor : Having deflecting means)

Patent 6169563: Image recording apparatus having a plurality of laser diodes
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Feed back of light for intensity control : Including switching means)

Patent 6169564: Optical printhead
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Specific light source (e.g., LEDs assembly) : Including switching means)

Patent 6169565: Laser printer utilizing a spatial light modulator
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Specific light source (e.g., LEDs assembly) : Including switching means)

Patent 6169566: Non-impact printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Tone marking : Including switching means)

Patent 6169567: System for controlling multiple optional units detachably connected to an image forming system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : With record receiver or handling means therefor : Having deflector)

Patent 6169568: Liquid crystal display device and entertainment system
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : LOCAL VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM : Vehicle : Airplane : Terrestrial return path)

Patent 6169569: Cable modem tuner
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Having link to external network (e.g., interconnected computer network) : Cable modem : Using telephone network)

Patent 6169570: Two-way information transmission system, two-way information method, and subscriber terminal device
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Pay-per-view)

Patent 6169571: Film scanning apparatus with motorized weave correction
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Position detection)

Patent 6169572: Object recognizing apparatus for vehicle and the method thereof
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Navigation : Microfilm)

Patent 6169573: Hypervideo system and method with object tracking in a compressed digital video environment
(TELEVISION : OBJECT TRACKING : Infrared)

Patent 6169574: Image pickup apparatus with vibration based camera control
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Camera image stabilization : Combined with other camera operations (e.g., autofocus or autoexposure details) : Changing camera function based on motion detection (mode, power supply) : Optics, lens shifting)

Patent 6169575: Method and system for controlled time-based image group formation
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : With details of static memory for output image (e.g., for a still camera) : Image file management : Monitor (including for controlling camera))

Patent 6169576: Solid state image sensing device having variable resolution and color linear image sensor having variable resolution and control method thereof
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : With single image scanning device supplying plural color signals : Solid-state multicolor image sensor : With moving color filters)

Patent 6169577: Color CCD solid-state image pickup
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Charge-coupled architecture : Field or frame transfer type : With diode in series with photocell)

Patent 6169578: Video camera apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Focus control : With zoom position detection or interrelated iris control : With dichroic layer or air gap between prism sections)

Patent 6169579: Video camera with one-step operation for unlocking cassette cover and ejecting cassette holder
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Support or housing : For specified accessory : Periodic shuttering)

Patent 6169580: Method for automatically adjusting time difference for video instrument
(TELEVISION : DIVERSE DEVICE CONTROLLED BY INFORMATION EMBEDDED IN VIDEO SIGNAL : Changing number of fields for standard conversion)

Patent 6169581: Phase-locked sync stripper
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync separation : With counter or frequency divider)

Patent 6169582: Image signal processing system which uses portable computer monitor as a display
(TELEVISION : COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ART DEVICE (E.G., COMPUTER, TELEPHONE) : Of mechanical scan)

Patent 6169583: Method and circuit to determine a noise value that corresponds to the noise in a signal
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Noise or undesired signal reduction : Specified color (e.g., saturation and contrast control))

Patent 6169584: Automatic modulation control of sync suppressed television signals
(TELEVISION : TELEVISION TRANSMITTER CIRCUITRY : Modulator : Plural processing units)

Patent 6169585: Circuit arrangement for demodulating an intermediate-frequency video signal
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Demodulator : Plural processing units)

Patent 6169586: Method and apparatus for programming a television receiver
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Tuning : Color television)

Patent 6169587: Raster V-size adjustment circuit
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cathode-ray tube : Color TV)

Patent 6169588: Panel for a color cathode ray tube
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cathode-ray tube : With optical element : For line elimination : Yoke)

Patent 6169589: Color liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Compensator or retarder (i.e., not using liquid crystal cell) : Cholesteric reflector)

Patent 6169590: Liquid crystal display with optical compensator
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Compensator or retarder (i.e., not using liquid crystal cell) : Multiple compensators : Including at least one with negative intrinsic birefringence : With particular insulating layer)

Patent 6169591: Method for manufacturing a multidomain LCD panel using mask of different photo transmittances and/or resin photosensitive to UV and visible light
(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 : Formed by particular technique (e.g., Langmuir Blodgett, stretching, etc.) : With particular insulating layer)

Patent 6169592: Photosensitive resin plate with polyimide pattern edge portion having greater hardness than polyimide pattern portion
(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 : Formed by particular technique (e.g., Langmuir Blodgett, stretching, etc.) : With particular insulating layer)

Patent 6169593: Reflection-type liquid crystal display device, method for producing the same, and method for producing circuit board
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : NOMINAL MANUFACTURING METHODS OR POST MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OF LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL : In nematic phase)

Patent 6169594: Beam deflector and scanner
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICAL ELEMENT : Beam dividing switch formed from liquid crystal cell : Twisted (or chiral) nematic or supertwisted nematic)

Patent 6169595: Multimedia linked scent delivery system
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : SPECIAL EFFECTS : Plural film width)

Patent 6169596: Photo finishing system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6169597: Container to manage and process photographic material and relative automated system of management and processing
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6169599: Method for determining the amount of light in each primary color when copying a colored original
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Methods : Including vacuum, fluid or spring pressure)

Patent 6169600: Cylindrical object surface inspection system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Integrating spheres)

Patent 6169601: Method and apparatus for distinguishing particles from subsurface defects on a substrate using polarized light
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Transparent or translucent material : Surface condition : Detection of an object or particle on surface : Contained)

Patent 6169602: Inspection method and apparatus for projection optical systems
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With object being compared and light beam moved relative to each other (e.g., scanning))

Patent 6169603: Compact reticle inspection system capable of inspecting a reticle with high accuracy and method of inspecting the same
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Displacement or distance : X-Y and/or Z table : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 6169604: Nonlinear interferometer for fiber optic dense wavelength division multiplexer utilizing a phase bias element to separate wavelengths in an
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having partially reflecting plates in series (e.g., Fabry-Perot type) : Having Schlieren effect)

Patent 6169605: Method and apparatus for the computer-controlled manufacture of three-dimensional objects from computer data
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) :)

Patent 6169606: Facsimile-copy combined apparatus
(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 6169607: Printing black and white reproducible colored test documents
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6169608: Method of converting continuous tone color image into pseudo-halftone binary color image
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6169609: Imaging device and method for implementing a color map with K-only black point while reducing interpolator artifacts
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6169610: Network communication system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile system interface : Facsimile alarm)

Patent 6169611: Mounting system for a removable media holder in a scanning apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile transparency image scanning : Charge coupled device)

Patent 6169612: Image processor provided with document detecting means
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Document position detection : Charge coupled device)

Patent 6169613: Planar holographic optical device for beam expansion and display
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)

Patent 6169614: Wedged-shape holographic collector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)

Patent 6169615: Wavelength division multiplex optical transmission apparatus
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6169616: Optical and programmable fiber optic wavelength add/drop system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6169617: Information card having optical communication interface sections at a plurality of its surfaces and read/write device for information card
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION OVER FREEE SPACE : Transceivers : Space to ground or ground to space)

Patent 6169618: Digital automatic power controller for controlling output light intensity of an optical communication system light source
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Including compensation : Including feedback : For power control : Filter)

Patent 6169619: Apparatus and method for reception of optical signal
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER : Including postcompensation : Feedback : Having feedback)

Patent 6169620: Mirror mount for a rotor and a method of production of a mirror rotor
(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) : Particular mount or driver for element : Sequential frames on moving film)

Patent 6169621: Device for the production of an image on a screen by illuminating picture elements in a plurality of partial images
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Plural moving scanning elements : Bearing or shaft for rotary driver)

Patent 6169622: Optical scanner with a distance adjusting device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Including transmissive type moving element : Having moving lens :)

Patent 6169623: Raster output scanner with a field replaceable collimator assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Including reflective type moving element : Having moving prism)

Patent 6169624: Achromatic optical modulators
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : With rotating or pivoting element (e.g., scanning discs))

Patent 6169625: Saturable absorption type optical switch and controlling method therefor
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : By actinic radiation (e.g., photochromic) : Opto-optical device : Having five or fewer facets)

Patent 6169626: Optical signal interleaver
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Phase modulation : Within display element)

Patent 6169627: Catadioptric microlithographic reduction objective
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : With curved reflective imaging element : Having metal layer)

Patent 6169628: Protective window for optical sight
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : Transparent slide)

Patent 6169629: Method and apparatus for three-dimensional image recording/reproduction
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : STEREOSCOPIC : Roll up screen)

Patent 6169630: Virtually imaged phased array (VIPA) having lenses arranged to provide a wide beam width
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : From grating)

Patent 6169631: Laser-texturing data zone on a magnetic disk surface by using degenerative two wave mixing
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : Including particles loosely housed for agitation)

Patent 6169632: Display system
(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 : Adjustable)

Patent 6169633: Lenticular lens sheet and transmission type screen using the same
(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 : Particular focusing or defocusing characteristic : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 6169634: Illumination techniques for overcoming speckle artifacts in metrology applications
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COLLIMATING OF LIGHT BEAM : By refraction at beam splitting or combining surface)

Patent 6169635: Zoom lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - + Arrangement)

Patent 6169636: Focus corrector for zoom projection lenses used with pixelized panels
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - + Arrangement)

Patent 6169637: Catadioptric lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : With separate filter)

Patent 6169638: Automatic gain control circuit and method
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Head amplifier circuit : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6169639: Unipolar last write for improved magnetic stability
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Head amplifier circuit : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6169640: Servo band identification in linear tape systems having timing based servo formats
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6169641: Methods and devices for controlling a head position actuator of a disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : Including model of servo system or element : Controlled by memory device)

Patent 6169642: Thin-film magnetic head having a three-layer pole tip structure
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 6169643: Disk drive suspension with hybrid flexible circuit leads
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Electrical connection detail : Flexible printed circuit type : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 6169644: Read/write device
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Linear head movement : Screw : Winding detail)

Patent 6169645: Magneto-resistive head having the sensor orthogonally positioned relative to the write gap
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Offset heads on opposite sides of disk)

Patent 6169646: Magnetoresistive shield incorporating seedlayer for anisotropy enhancement
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Detail of magnetic shielding : In horizontal head configuration)

Patent 6169647: Giant magnetoresistive sensor having weakly pinned ferromagnetic 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 pinned film or additional film for affecting or biasing the pinned film : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6169648: Electronic motor protection system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Motor protective condition responsive circuits : Motor temperature : By arc stretching (e.g., horn gap))

Patent 6169649: Detection circuit for circuit protection devices of a power supply and method of operation thereof
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific circuit breaker or control structure : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6169650: Single access control system and method
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Condition responsive (e.g., external circuit condition) : Code responsive : Including electronic element)

Patent 6169651: Protective relay with modular control panel
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Particular relay or solenoid : Electromechanical delay means)

Patent 6169652: Electrostatically screened, voltage-controlled electrostatic chuck
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING OR CONDUCTING MEANS (E.G., CHARGING OF GASES) : Use of forces of electric charge or field : Pinning : Liquid type)

Patent 6169653: Latch and locate cradle
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : Fixed capacitor)

Patent 6169654: Housing for electric componentry
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means)

Patent 6169655: Computer docking drawer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Input/output device support : Disk drive support)

Patent 6169656: Fan duct for dissipating heat of a CPU of a computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Air : With air circulating means : Fan or blower : With stabilizer or modifying substance)

Patent 6169657: Radiating device for electronic appliances
(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 6169658: Plenumless air cooled avionics rack
(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 6169659: Metered force single point heatsink attach mechanism
(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 6169660: Stress relieved integrated circuit cooler
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : For active solid state devices : Plural)

Patent 6169661: Computer spare power supply structure
(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 6169662: Ejection system and method for on line removal of edge connector cards
(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 ejector means : Welded connection)

Patent 6169663: Integrated circuit connection using an electrically conductive adhesive
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Connection of components to board : With lock or interlock)

Patent 6169664: Selective performance enhancements for interconnect conducting paths
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Connection of components to board : With lock or interlock)

Patent 6169665: High-frequency shielding arrangement for an electrical circuit
(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 6169666: Electromagnetic shielding screen and circuit support having such a screen
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : Tube mounting)

Patent 6169667: Power system utilizing improved power converter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Double-ended (i.e., push-pull), separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current)

Patent 6169668: Zero voltage switching isolated boost converters
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Double-ended (i.e., push-pull), separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : Utilizing pulse-width modulation : Utilizing pulse-width modulation)

Patent 6169669: Digital signal processor controlled uninterruptable power supply
(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 6169670: Inverter apparatus operatable over extended frequency range while suppressing output error
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In inverter systems : By pulse modulation technique (e.g., PWM, PPM, etc.) : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current)

Patent 6169671: Snubber circuit for a power switch and recitifying diode and power converter employing the same
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including automatic or integral protection means : For rectifiers : Semiconductor type : With low pass L or LC filter)

Patent 6169672: Power converter with clamping circuit
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including automatic or integral protection means : For inverters : Transistor inverter : Bridge type : Having voltage protection : Including short protection across a series-connected pair of transistors (e.g., shoot-through protection, etc.))

Patent 6169673: Switched capacitor circuit having voltage management and method
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With voltage multiplication means (i.e., V out > V in) : For inverters)

Patent 6169674: Transformer, system and method to control harmonic distortion
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With interphase transformer : Including semiconductor means)

Patent 6169675: DC/DC converter with improved operation of plural parallel synchronous rectifiers
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural rectifiers : In parallel : Including semiconductor device : Having voltage protection)

Patent 6169676: Invertor
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : In parallel)

Patent 6169677: Power converting system multiplexed with voltage dividing transformers, the voltage transformers, and controller for the system
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : In parallel)

Patent 6169678: Photovoltaic power generation apparatus and control method thereof
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : In parallel)

Patent 6169679: Method and system for synchronizing the phase angles of parallel connected inverters
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : Master-slave : Including semiconductor device)

Patent 6169680: Switching power source with a digital control circuit to maintain a constant DC output signal
(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 forward-type converter : Having digital logic :)

Patent 6169681: Power supply topology to reduce the effects of supply pumping
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For inverter : With transistor control means in the line circuit : For bridge-type inverter : With plural control windings)

Patent 6169682: Non-directional frequency generator spark removal circuit
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : By circuit interrupter type : Rotating : Inverter (i.e., D.C.-A.C.) : With electron tube or valve control means in the line circuit)

Patent 6169683: Resonant gate drive for synchronous rectifiers
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In rectifier systems : Transistor : Grid-like electrode)

Patent 6169684: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 6169685: Content addressable memories
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 6169686: Solid-state memory with magnetic storage cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Relay)

Patent 6169687: High density and speed magneto-electronic memory for use in computing system
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Relay)

Patent 6169688: Magnetic storage device using unipole currents for selecting memory cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Relay)

Patent 6169689: MTJ stacked cell memory sensing method and apparatus
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Multiple magnetic storage layers : Biax)

Patent 6169690: Non-volatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Threshold setting (e.g., conditioning) : Verify signal)

Patent 6169691: Method for maintaining the memory content of non-volatile memory cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Line charging (e.g., precharge, discharge, refresh) : Verify signal)

Patent 6169692: Non-volatile semiconductor memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Verify signal)

Patent 6169693: Self-convergence of post-erase threshold voltages in a flash memory cell using transient response
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Over erasure :)

Patent 6169694: Circuit and method for fully on-chip wafer level burn-in test
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6169695: Method and apparatus for rapidly testing memory devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6169696: Method and apparatus for stress testing a semiconductor memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6169697: Memory device with sensing current-reducible memory cell array
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Differential sensing : Semiconductors : Radiation erasure)

Patent 6169698: Voltage generating circuit for semiconductor memory sense amplifier
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 6169699: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6169700: Wait state generator circuit and method to allow asynchronous, simultaneous access by two processors
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Multiple port access : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 6169701: Semiconductor memory device using shared sense amplifier system
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 6169702: Memory device having a chip select speedup feature and associated methods
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 6169703: Method for controlling high speed digital electronic memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6169704: Apparatus and method for generating a clock within a semiconductor device and devices and systems including same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6169706: Echo detection in pulse-echo ranging systems
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : Receiver system)

Patent 6169707: Medication storage and reminder device
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : COMBINED WITH DISPARATE DEVICE : Electrical device)

Patent 6169708: Timepiece
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CHRONOLOGICAL : With electro-optical display : Liquid crystal display (i.e., LCD) : Having motor located in hand)

Patent 6169709: Watch movement
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : POWER SUPPLY DETAILS : For compensation)

Patent 6169710: Optical disc recording/reproducing method and apparatus
(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 : Transducer movement control using recorded information indicative of location of information (e.g., track address) : Location information correction : Specified order of contents information modification processing)

Patent 6169711: Technique for controlling motion of disk tray and pickup
(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 : Abnormal condition or changing mode of system : For relative positioning between storage medium elements)

Patent 6169712: Reproducing apparatus for recorded medium
(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 : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Stocker or internal magazine is adjustable or movable : Movable drive)

Patent 6169713: CD changer using flexible belt transfer mechanism
(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 : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Stocker or internal magazine is adjustable or movable : In carousel changer :)

Patent 6169714: Apparatus and method for recording/reproducing magneto-optical information
(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 6169715: 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 6169716: Data slicer for an apparatus and a method for reading from and/or writing to optical recording media
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Binary signal level detecting using a reference signal : Within a frequency band)

Patent 6169717: Apparatus and method for full period compensation in an optical disk reader
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Initialization or start-up mode or changing system mode)

Patent 6169718: Disk unit including locking plate and spring for moving a disk drive frame between first and second positions
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Locking or latching of cabinet or components within cabinet : Vibration suppression)

Patent 6169719: Car-mounted disc/tape player
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Reproducing diverse-type media (e.g., cartridge and disc) : Vibration suppression)

Patent 6169720: Disk playback device having a slide panel disposed with a turntable projecting therefrom
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Tray or drawer loading or ejecting : Clamping or chucking media structure : Pivotable chassis mounted turntable or pickup :)

Patent 6169721: Two-disc laminated optical recording medium
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Pit/bubble/groove structure specifies : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 6169722: Phase change type optical recording medium having minute length recorded marks
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Pit/bubble/groove structure specifies : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 6169723: Computationally efficient analysis and synthesis of real signals using discrete fourier transforms and inverse discrete fourier transforms
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : GENERALIZED ORTHOGONAL OR SPECIAL MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES : Fourier transform : Walsh functions)

Patent 6169724: Egress network service monitor
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Level multiplex)

Patent 6169725: Apparatus and method for restoration of internal connections in a home audio/video system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Level multiplex)

Patent 6169726: Method and apparatus for error free switching in a redundant duplex communication carrier system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a switching system : Packet switching system or element : Standby switch :)

Patent 6169727: Device and method of notifying and controlling congestion in asynchronous transfer mode network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Flow control of data transmission through a network : Based on data flow rate measurement)

Patent 6169728: Apparatus and method for spectrum management in a multipoint communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Flow control of data transmission through a network : Based on data flow rate measurement)

Patent 6169729: 200 Mbps PHY/MAC apparatus and method
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Convertible to half duplex : Echo suppression or cancellation)

Patent 6169730: Wireless communications protocol
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Repeater : Airborne or space satellite repeater : Multiple access (e.g., FDMA) : Time division (TDMA) : Including cancellation of certain signals)

Patent 6169731: Method and apparatus for signal acquisition and power control
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Hand-off control : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement : Synchronization)

Patent 6169732: Method and apparatus in a wireless communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement)

Patent 6169733: Multiple mode capable radio receiver device
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Channel assignment)

Patent 6169734: Internet phone set
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combined circuit switching and packet switching : Synchronization)

Patent 6169735: ATM-based distributed virtual tandem switching system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combined circuit switching and packet switching : Synchronization)

Patent 6169736: Interfacing device to extract M sets of bits out of N sets of bits, control unit and logical cell
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 6169737: Establishing telecommunication connections
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Time switch, per se (e.g., T or T-T) : Time slot interchange, per se : Having details of control storage arrangement)

Patent 6169738: Method for call admission in packet voice system using statistical multiplexing and dynamic voice encoding
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Connection set-up/disconnect (e.g., Connection Admission Control) : Based on traffic contract (including using setup messages, QoS, delay/bandwidth requirement) : Data memory addressing)

Patent 6169739: ATM VLAN multi-protocol client-server system using layer-3 header of packets for transporting connectionless and connection-oriented traffic
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Multiprotocol network : Address resolution (e.g., ARP, or NHRP) : Based on service category (e.g., CBR, VBR, UBR, or ABR))

Patent 6169740: Method of and apparatus for virtual link management
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Distributed switching : Employing logical addressing for routing (e.g., VP or VC) : Data memory addressing)

Patent 6169741: Method and apparatus for transparent intermediate system based filtering on a LAN multicast packets
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Bridge or gateway between networks : Having central (e.g., common) storage)

Patent 6169742: Multiport data network switch having direct media access control link to external management
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Bridge or gateway between networks : Bridge between bus systems : Detail of clock recovery or synchronization)

Patent 6169743: Industry specific network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Centralized switching : Star configuration : Including a ring or loop for interconnecting inputs and outputs)

Patent 6169744: Method and protocol for a medium access control layer for local area networks with multiple-priority traffic
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) : Arbitration for access between contending stations : With priority resolution)

Patent 6169745: System and method for multi-level context switching in an electronic network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Details of circuit or interface for connecting user to the network : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 6169746: Signal transmission system for high speed serial bus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Converting between protocols : On ring or loop network)

Patent 6169747: Variable code frame length for multistream applications
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Assignment of variable bandwidth or time period for transmission or reception : Conversion between signaling protocols)

Patent 6169748: Frame based quality of service
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Assignment of variable bandwidth or time period for transmission or reception : Conversion between signaling protocols)

Patent 6169749: Method of sequencing time division multiplex (TDM) cells in a synchronous optical network (sonet) frame
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Assembly or disassembly of messages having address headers : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 6169750: Voice packet multiplexer with voice transit switching function
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Assembly or disassembly of messages having address headers : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 6169751: OFDM receiving apparatus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via frequency channels : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)

Patent 6169752: Method and system for preventing information losses during alternative frequency searches
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Pulse stuffing or deletion : Frame or bit stream justification : Idle or busy signal erasure or frame erasure)

Patent 6169753: Transmission device and signal transmission method in synchronous network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Mutual (reciprocal) synchronization : Frame or bit stream justification)

Patent 6169754: Multiplex transmission apparatuses, multiplex transmission networks, and operation method therefor
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiplexing combined with demultiplexing : Inserted in gaps in main information)

Patent 6169755: Laser-diode-pumped solid state laser and an optical system using the same
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Nonlinear device : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 6169756: Vertical cavity surface-emitting laser with optical guide and current aperture
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : Having implant region :)

Patent 6169757: Intermodal phase difference controller for beam angle modulation in index guided semiconductor devices
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Having an amplifier : With vertical output (surface emission))

Patent 6169758: Laser output detector
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Specified output coupling device : Polarizer)

Patent 6169759: Common packet channel
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM :)

Patent 6169760: Fast, highly accurate frequency measurement technique
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping :)

Patent 6169761: Method and transceiver using an improved protocol for a frequency hop communication system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping :)

Patent 6169762: Interface devices providing electrical isolation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Transmission interface between two stations or terminals : Phase locked loop)

Patent 6169763: Characterizing a communication system using frame aligned test signals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TESTING : Modems (data sets))

Patent 6169764: Analog adaptive line equalizer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : Automatic : Adaptive : Decision feedback equalizer : Having SAW or charge-transfer device)

Patent 6169765: Apparatus and method for output signal pulse width error correction in a communications receiver
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE WIDTH MODULATION : Automatic)

Patent 6169766: Method and apparatus for detecting motion vector and image coding apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)

Patent 6169767: Universal network interface module
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Angle modulation : Single or vestigial sideband or suppressed carrier)

Patent 6169768: Receiving apparatus and method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Keying circuits)

Patent 6169769: Method and apparatus for bias suppression in a VCO based FM transmission system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Keying circuits)

Patent 6169770: Preemptive processor for mode S squitter message reception
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Automatic baseline or threshold adjustment : Modulation by absorption of signal, changing antenna dimension or changing antenna impedance)

Patent 6169771: Matched filter for spread spectrum communication systems and hybrid analog-digital transversal filter
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Correlative or matched filter : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 6169772: Stretching setup and hold times in synchronous designs
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : With electromagnetic relay or solenoid)

Patent 6169773: System for synchronizing a block counter in a radio-data-system (RDS) receiver
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Elastic buffer : With asynchronous data)

Patent 6169774: Phase comparator for determining in which direction the phase of a signal changes on the basis of a rotary vector
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : With frequency detector and phase detector : More than two phases)

Patent 6169775: Radiation detecting apparatus
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : TESTING, SENSING, MEASURING, OR DETECTING A FISSION REACTOR CONDITION : Temperature reactivity control)

Patent 6169776: Methods and apparatus for examining a nuclear reactor shroud
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : TESTING, SENSING, MEASURING, OR DETECTING A FISSION REACTOR CONDITION : Vessel monitoring or inspection : Rod or support carrying plural elements or diverse materials)

Patent 6169777: Fuel transport container and method of transporting a fuel assembly
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : HANDLING OF FISSION REACTOR COMPONENT STRUCTURE WITHIN REACTOR SYSTEM : Storage container systems for new and/or irradiated core elements : Upper axial transfer)

Patent 6169778: Computed tomography device
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Continuous mechanical rotation : Fan beam translation)

Patent 6169779: Data acquisition sequence for computed tomography scanners
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Beam detection system : Fan beam translation)

Patent 6169780: X-ray apparatus with improved patient access
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Dental panoramic : Moving source and detector : Linear tomography)

Patent 6169781: Sensor that can be placed intraorally in the mouth of a patient for the production of tooth/jaw exposures of a patient
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : With solid-state image detector : Plural diverse X-ray analysis)

Patent 6169782: X-ray system with internal power supply including battery power and capacitively stored power
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : X-ray source power supply : Energy storage : With image subtraction or addition)

Patent 6169783: Line testing in a telecommunications network
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Of centralized switching system : Qualifying line for data transmission)

Patent 6169784: Telecommunication line termination test
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Testing of subscriber loop or terminal : With a programmable or self-test device)

Patent 6169785: Apparatus and method for testing subscriber line
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Testing of subscriber loop or terminal : With a programmable or self-test device)

Patent 6169786: Method for accomplishing complete re-dial
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Message management : Controlled by subscriber or caller : Message storage in centralized location (e.g., central office, PBX, etc.) : Structural detail of storage medium drive)

Patent 6169787: Telephone transaction support system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Credit authorization : Solid state memory storage)

Patent 6169788: Communication server apparatus having distributed switching and method
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Having switching station : Among at least three terminal types)

 

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