Patents 6172582 - 6172834
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Patent 6172582: Saw resonator and ladder filter with specified number of reflector electrode fingers
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Electromechanical filter : Using surface acoustic waves : With wave-modifying means (e.g., reflectors, resonators, diffractors, multistrip couplers, etc.) : Monolithic structure)
Patent 6172583: Waveguide system having a trough and with inward extending flanges
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : LONG LINE ELEMENTS AND COMPONENTS : Waveguide elements and components : Connectors and interconnections : Having movable element)
Patent 6172584: Circuit breaker accessory reset system
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Tripping means : Including spring-biasing or energy-storage means)
Patent 6172585: Circuit interrupter with base/cover attachment enabling venting
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : With housing or support means : Pivoted or relatively movable independently of the armature)
Patent 6172586: Terminal barrier system for molded case circuit breaker
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : With housing or support means : Pivoted or relatively movable independently of the armature)
Patent 6172587: Ferromagnetic spatial shielding for the superconducting high field magnet of an NMR spectrometer
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Magnet structure or material : With magnetic-hold control means (e.g., means to control the hold strength))
Patent 6172588: Apparatus and method for a superconductive magnet with pole piece
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Magnet structure or material : Coil structure or material : Movable or adjustable cores)
Patent 6172589: Hard magnetic alloy having supercooled liquid region, sintered or cast product thereof or stepping motor and speaker using the alloy
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Magnet structure or material : Permanent magnets : Plural magnets : With outer casing or housing)
Patent 6172590: Over-voltage protection device and method for making same
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : RESISTANCE VALUE RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION : Current and/or voltage (e.g., ballast resistor) : With transparent housing)
Patent 6172591: Multilayer conductive polymer device and method of manufacturing same
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : RESISTANCE VALUE RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION : Current and/or voltage (e.g., ballast resistor) : Thermistor type :)
Patent 6172592: Thermistor with comb-shaped electrodes
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : RESISTANCE VALUE RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION : Current and/or voltage (e.g., ballast resistor) : Thermistor type :)
Patent 6172593: Electronic component
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : RESISTANCE VALUE RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION : Current and/or voltage (e.g., ballast resistor) : Thermistor type :)
Patent 6172594: Focus unit of fly back transformer
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : MECHANICALLY VARIABLE (E.G., RHEOSTAT) : Movable contact electrically adjustable over length of resistance element : Plural : Contact rotates between circularly arranged elements or taps)
Patent 6172595: Resistor excellent in micro-linearity characteristic and wear resistance and variable resistor using the same
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : MECHANICALLY VARIABLE (E.G., RHEOSTAT) : Movable contact electrically adjustable over length of resistance element : Contact slides along in contact with element : Contact rolls rectilinearly)
Patent 6172596: System method and apparatus for identifying and communicating with a plurality of types of radio frequency communication devices
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Interrogation response : Response signal detail : Combination response : Audible)
Patent 6172597: Electricity distribution and/or power transmission network and filter for telecommunication over power lines
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Signal over power line : Modulation technique : With independent manual controller)
Patent 6172598: Vehicle motion indicator
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Prerecorded message describes position)
Patent 6172599: Remote vehicular alarm
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of burglary or unauthorized use : Including specified sensor : Plural diverse sensors : Off course, route re-search)
Patent 6172600: Vehicle condition detecting apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of relative distance from an obstacle : Including keyless entry)
Patent 6172601: Three-dimensional scope system with a single camera for vehicles
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of collision or contact with external object : Including keyless entry)
Patent 6172602: Maintenance alert system for heavy-duty trucks
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Curb)
Patent 6172603: Shift stage display device for an automatic transmission of a vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Gear position : Wear)
Patent 6172604: Low clearance alarm bumper
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : External alarm or indicator of movement : Plural conditions)
Patent 6172605: Remote monitoring system and method
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Electromagnetically actuated mechanical signal)
Patent 6172606: Network security
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Signal-carrying conduit between sensor and article (e.g., cable, power cord, or data link) : Electromagnetic energy)
Patent 6172607: Portable theft alarm
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Alarm on protected article : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))
Patent 6172608: Enhanced range transponder system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))
Patent 6172609: Reader for RFID system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified processing arrangement for detected signal : Fence)
Patent 6172610: Sleeping driver detector and alarm system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : Sleep : Specified device housing or attachment means)
Patent 6172611: Independent hardware thermal sensing and monitoring
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Thermal : Photoelectric)
Patent 6172612: Smoke detector with remote testing, shutoff and powering means
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Particle suspension in fluid : Smoke : Float sensor)
Patent 6172613: Rearview mirror assembly incorporating vehicle information display
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VISUAL INDICATION : With input means (e.g., keyboard))
Patent 6172614: Method and apparatus for remote actuation of a downhole device using a resonant chamber
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : WELLBORE TELEMETERING OR CONTROL (E.G., SUBSURFACE TOOL GUIDANCE, DATA TRANSFER, ETC.) : Selective control of subsurface equipment :)
Patent 6172615: Communicator for field instruments and method of supplying power to this communicator
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : With meter reading : Acoustic or vibratory (e.g., sonic, fluidic, etc.))
Patent 6172616: Wide area communications network for remote data generating stations
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : Plural transmitters : Frequency division multiplex : Having acoustic sensor)
Patent 6172617: Controller interface device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : TRAFFIC CONTROL INDICATOR : Plural intersections under common central station control : Barricade marker)
Patent 6172618: ETC car-mounted equipment
(REGISTERS : SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY DATA BEARING RECORDS : Credit or identification card systems : Permitting access : Lost-motion mechanism)
Patent 6172619: Automatic train serialization with car orientation
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE DETECTORS : Pivoted)
Patent 6172620: Portable data terminal with modular keypad
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : Having optical waveguide)
Patent 6172621: Coding apparatus and method of same and decoding apparatus and method of same
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : With rotary dial)
Patent 6172622: Demodulating device, demodulating method and supply medium
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)
Patent 6172623: Efficient bit scan mechanism
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)
Patent 6172624: LZW data-compression apparatus and method using look-ahead mathematical run processing
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from bit count codes : Binary to or from ternary)
Patent 6172625: Disambiguation method and apparatus, and dictionary data compression techniques
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from variable length codes : To or from Morse code)
Patent 6172626: Parallel variable bit encoder
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from variable length codes : To or from Morse code)
Patent 6172627: Dynamic digital to synchro converter
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : PHASE OR TIME OF PHASE CHANGE : Synchro or resolver signal : Digital signal to analog resolver or synchro signal : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))
Patent 6172628: Tone modulation with square wave
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : CONVERTER CALIBRATION OR TESTING : Temperature compensation)
Patent 6172629: Multistage analog-to-digital converter employing dither
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Increasing converter resolution (e.g., dithering) : Plural slope analog to digital converter)
Patent 6172630: Extended common mode input range for a delta-sigma converter
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))
Patent 6172631: Double-sampling pseudo-3-path bandpass sigma-delta modulator
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))
Patent 6172632: Bipolar FSK digital waveform synthesizer for modem systems
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Function generator : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))
Patent 6172633: Enhanced pulse width modulator
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : With intermediate conversion of digital value to time interval : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))
Patent 6172634: Methods and apparatus for providing analog-fir-based line-driver with pre-equalization
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Using weighted impedances : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))
Patent 6172635: Highly accurate A/D converter
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Using ladder network)
Patent 6172636: Linearizing structures and methods for adjustable-gain folding amplifiers
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Using ladder network)
Patent 6172637: Method and apparatus for decoding a read channel signal
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Analog input compared with static reference : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))
Patent 6172638: Satellite signal receiver with detector of incoherence between code phase and carrier frequency measurements
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : With accuracy enhancing : PPI type)
Patent 6172639: Signal structure and processing technique for providing highly precise position, velocity, time and attitude information with particular
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : With ambiguity resolving)
Patent 6172640: Pet locator
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : Tracking or monitoring (i.e., lost or stolen vehicles) :)
Patent 6172641: Navigation system with audible route guidance instructions
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : With storage device (i.e., map or database) :)
Patent 6172642: Radar system having a ferroelectric phased array antenna operating with accurate, automatic environment-calibrated, electronic beam steering
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a steerable array : Eliptical)
Patent 6172643: Navigation device
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : Direction-finding receiver only : Fixed course or bearing indicating)
Patent 6172644: Emergency location method for a wireless location system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Position indicating (e.g., triangulation) : Land vehicle location (e.g., bus, police car : Having traffic control)
Patent 6172645: Integrated extendable PCMCIA antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)
Patent 6172646: Antenna apparatus and communication apparatus using the antenna apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)
Patent 6172647: Remote control for use with a deicing apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With ice clearer or preventer :)
Patent 6172648: Directional coupler, antenna device, and transceiver
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With spaced or external radio wave refractor (e.g., lens) : Reactance at free end of active antenna)
Patent 6172649: Antenna with high scanning capacity
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Wave guide type (e.g., horn) : With external reflector or director : Plural reflectors :)
Patent 6172650: Antenna system
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Antenna with parasitic reflector : Plural active antennas : Plural reflectors : With parasitic element (e.g., reflector or director))
Patent 6172651: Dual-band window mounted antenna system for mobile communications
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With coupling network or impedance in the leadin : Modified natural grounds)
Patent 6172652: RF receiving antenna system
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With coupling network or impedance in the leadin : With plural antennas : Including a screening reflector)
Patent 6172653: Mobile satellite communication antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With support for antenna, reflector or director : Adjustable or collapsible support : Pivoted or rotatable : Quarter-wave transformer)
Patent 6172654: Conical omni-directional coverage multibeam antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Plural antennas : Antenna on bracket)
Patent 6172655: Ultra-short helical antenna and array thereof
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Spiral or helical type : Antenna on bracket)
Patent 6172656: Antenna device
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Spiral or helical type : Antenna on bracket)
Patent 6172657: Body mount-type information display apparatus and display method using the same
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : IMAGE SUPERPOSITION BY OPTICAL MEANS (E.G., HEADS-UP DISPLAY) : Operator body-mounted heads-up display (e.g., helmet mounted display) : Number of pixels per row or column conversion (i.e., resolution conversion))
Patent 6172658: Bubble imaging technology
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Delay line)
Patent 6172659: Data interfacing apparatus of a flat panel display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Segmented display elements : Fluid light-emitting display elements (e.g., gas, plasma) : Controlling circuitry : Photosensor encoder)
Patent 6172660: PALC display panel with spacers between the channel member and the cover sheet
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Resistor-diode arrangement)
Patent 6172661: Low power driving method for reducing non-display area of TFT-LCD
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Gray scale capability (e.g., halftone) : Including transformer)
Patent 6172662: Method of driving liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display, electronic equipment and a driving circuit
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Redundancy (e.g., plural control elements or electrodes))
Patent 6172663: Driver circuit
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Field period polarity reversal : Smooth or continuous)
Patent 6172664: Electronic apparatuses capable of scrambling confidential data for display
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)
Patent 6172665: Mouse and trackball with optimal measurement optics
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Mouse : Scaling)
Patent 6172666: Equipment operation panel
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Trackball)
Patent 6172667: Optically-based touch screen input device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Including optical detection : Optical detector)
Patent 6172668: Light pen
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Light pen for fluid matrix display panel : CRT having tracking capability)
Patent 6172669: Method and apparatus for translation and storage of multiple data formats in a display system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color bit data modification or conversion : Using look up table : Spatial)
Patent 6172670: Method and apparatus for simultaneous shape-dependent access to picture data stored at a plurality of addresses
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Memory configuring)
Patent 6172671: Active matrix type display device and fabrication method of the same
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Physically integral with display elements : Address generator)
Patent 6172672: Method and system for providing snapshots from a compressed digital video stream
(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 : Video traversal control : Hierarchical)
Patent 6172673: Multimedia terminal and method for realizing multimedia reception
(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 6172674: Smart filtering
(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 : Indexed control : Hierarchical)
Patent 6172675: Indirect manipulation of data using temporally related data, with particular application to manipulation of audio or audiovisual data
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)
Patent 6172676: Method and computer program product for implementing multiple drag and drop operations for large objects without blocking an operating 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 : Data transfer operation between objects (e.g., drag and drop) : Chat room)
Patent 6172677: Integrated content guide for interactive selection of content and services on personal computer systems with multiple sources and multiple media
(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 6172678: Image processing method and apparatus including hidden surface removal
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)
Patent 6172679: Visibility calculations for 3D computer graphics
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Hidden line/surface determining :)
Patent 6172680: Method and apparatus for a three-dimensional graphics processing system including anti-aliasing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)
Patent 6172681: Color adjustment and conversion 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 6172682: Detecting insideness of a rectangle to an arbitrary polygon
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Bar graph)
Patent 6172683: Method for the lossless compression of lines in a distributed computer system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Bar graph)
Patent 6172684: Method and apparatus for storing display lists of 3D primitives
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Straight line : Image based (addressing))
Patent 6172685: Method and apparatus for increasing the amount and utility of displayed information
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Character generating : Alteration of stored font : Character generation using control points or hints)
Patent 6172686: Graphic processor and method for displaying a plurality of figures in motion with three dimensional overlay
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Addressing : Mask data operation)
Patent 6172687: Memory device and video image processing apparatus using the same
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Addressing : Mask data operation)
Patent 6172688: Printer and printing method
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Combined :)
Patent 6172689: Apparatus and method for varying print element spacing in a printing system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of spacing between fluid ejector and receiving medium : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level))
Patent 6172690: Stray light compensating unitary light tube for mounting optical sensor components on an ink-jet printer carriage
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)
Patent 6172691: Service station with immobile pens and method of servicing pens
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Nozzle cap, cover, or protection : Movement :)
Patent 6172692: Multilevel ink mixing device and method using diluted and saturated color inks for inkjet printers
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Color type : Movement)
Patent 6172693: Ink jet recording head having ink stirring electrodes for dispersing ink
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)
Patent 6172694: Check valve for ink jet printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)
Patent 6172695: Ink replenishing device for link cartridge of a jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)
Patent 6172696: Image forming apparatus having photosensitive drum driven by stepping motor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Multicolor : Physical characteristics)
Patent 6172697: Method and apparatus for detecting the level of toner using a photosensor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : With medium for receiving an image or feeding means therefor : Including toner delivery means : Fixing or fusing)
Patent 6172698: Heat activation method for thermosensitive adhesive label, and heat activation apparatus and label printer for the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : By electrochemical)
Patent 6172699: Thermal printing system having function for preventing over heating of thermal head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : By electrochemical)
Patent 6172700: Writing device for an image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Driving circuitry : Including switching means)
Patent 6172701: Light emitting element array chip, light emitting element array drive IC and print head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Driving circuitry : Including switching means)
Patent 6172702: Cable/satellite-ready television set
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Pay-per-view)
Patent 6172703: Video conference system and control method thereof
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : Conferencing (e.g., loop) :)
Patent 6172704: Film scanner apparatus
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Position detection)
Patent 6172705: Method and apparatus for a film scanner interface
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Motion picture film scanner : Alignment or positioning)
Patent 6172706: Video camera with automatic zoom adjustment based on distance between user's eyes
(TELEVISION : OBJECT TRACKING : Infrared)
Patent 6172707: Image pickup device
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Camera image stabilization : Motion correction : Electrical (memory shifting, electronic zoom, etc.) : Motion detection)
Patent 6172708: Modular night vision device and power supply for a television camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Low light level : With image intensifier : Video teleconferencing (including access or authorization))
Patent 6172709: Detachable lens block and video camera system including the same
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Lens or filter substitution : Servo unit structure or mechanism)
Patent 6172710: Frame converter for asynchronous video signals
(TELEVISION : FORMAT : Including additional information : During sync, blanking, or overscan : During vertical blanking : During vertical blanking interval)
Patent 6172711: Sychronize processing circuit for multiscan display devices
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Automatic phase or frequency control : Noise reduction)
Patent 6172712: Television with hard disk drive
(TELEVISION : COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ART DEVICE (E.G., COMPUTER, TELEPHONE) : Of mechanical scan)
Patent 6172713: Color television system determination circuit
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Multimode (e.g., composite, Y, C; baseband RF) : For receiving more than one format at will (e.g., NTSC/PAL) : Color processing : Locking rates)
Patent 6172714: Color adjustment table system for YUV to RGB color conversion
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Instant replay or freeze frame : Color television processing : Color processing)
Patent 6172715: Picture-in-picture control method and apparatus for video television system
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Simultaneously and on same screen (e.g., multiscreen) : Picture in picture : Locking rates)
Patent 6172716: Video processing circuit
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Video reprocessing : Including dither)
Patent 6172717: Apparatus and methods for synthesizing foreground and background images
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Special effects : Combining plural sources : Foreground/background insertion : Color signal)
Patent 6172718: Adaptive dynamic aperture correction
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Transition or edge sharpeners : For color television)
Patent 6172719: Automatic color temperature control device for video appliance
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Color balance or temperature (e.g., white balance) : By phase change of chrominance signal or subcarrier)
Patent 6172720: Low viscosity liquid crystal material
(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.) : For driving Grandjean to focal conic or dynamic scattering type liquid crystal : With particular dielectric mirror for spatial light modulator (i.e., SLM))
Patent 6172721: Electrooptical panel and electronic appliances
(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 6172722: Chromaticity compensating liquid crystal filter
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in series : With particular cooperation between cells (e.g., alternating selection or simultaneous selection of cells) : Cell cooperation providing multicolor display : With color formed by different color polarizer or color filter associated with each cell : With particular insulating layer)
Patent 6172723: Reflection type LCD pixel having outer low reflectivity region surrounding high reflectivity region upon which microlens light is focussed
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microlenses : Formed by particular technique)
Patent 6172724: Liquid crystal display device with polarizer cutout for constantly diplayed information for camera finder
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Polarizer : Formed by particular technique)
Patent 6172725: Daylight readable liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : With particular non-zero and non-90 angle between opposite polarization axes)
Patent 6172726: Reflection type liquid crystal display device in which pixel electrodes have surface irregularities due to disposal over switching elements
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Reflector : Opaque mask or black mask)
Patent 6172727: Liquid crystal cell having alignment films rubbed with differing rubbing densities
(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 : With different alignments on opposite substrates : Having structure produced by rubbing under particular rubbing conditions (e.g., particular direction, rubbing force, by using named rubbing material or roller, etc.))
Patent 6172728: Reflective LCD including address lines shaped to reduce parasitic capacitance
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Insulating layer)
Patent 6172729: Liquid crystal display device of delta arrangement having pixel openings with sides oblique to scan lines
(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 : Nonrectilinear rows and columns : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))
Patent 6172730: Liquid crystal display apparatus having stepped section in glass substrate
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Having connection detail to external circuit : Resistance reducing electrodes)
Patent 6172731: Display device including reinforcing plate between circuit substrate and display panel
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Having connection detail to external circuit : Featuring flexible circuit (i.e., tape automated bonding (TAB), etc.) : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))
Patent 6172732: Liquid crystal display device suited to narrow frame
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Having connection detail to external circuit : With detail of terminals to external circuit : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))
Patent 6172733: Liquid crystal display including conductive layer passing through multiple layers and method of manufacturing 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) : Having connection detail to external circuit : With detail of terminals to external circuit : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))
Patent 6172734: Shutter
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : SHUTTERS : Rotary : Reflex view type)
Patent 6172735: Method for printing images using a film pack having a perforated flap
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : With developing : And film severing :)
Patent 6172736: Photographic process and printer processor
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : With developing : And film severing :)
Patent 6172737: Image recording apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : With film severing : And film severing)
Patent 6172738: Scanning exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method using the same
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)
Patent 6172739: Exposure apparatus and method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)
Patent 6172740: Projection exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)
Patent 6172741: Vacuum surface for wet dye hard copy apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for photosensitive paper : Including vacuum or fluid pressure : Vertical optical path)
Patent 6172742: Reference irradiation beam detecting apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of height relative to a light plane : With moving optical elements in all viewing axes)
Patent 6172743: Technique for measuring a blood analyte by non-invasive spectrometry in living tissue
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)
Patent 6172744: Method and apparatus for performing spectroscopic analysis with applicability to samples with turbidity and absorption
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)
Patent 6172745: Sensing device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DOCUMENT PATTERN ANALYSIS OR VERIFICATION : Lamp attachments)
Patent 6172746: Transmitted light refractometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : REFRACTION TESTING (E.G., REFRACTOMETERS) : Prism engaging specimen : With servo controlled optical member)
Patent 6172747: Airborne video tracking system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Automatic following or aligning while indicating measurement : With reticle or slot)
Patent 6172748: Machine vision system and method for non-contact container inspection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Integrating spheres)
Patent 6172749: Method of and apparatus for detecting a surface condition of a wafer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : Detection of object or particle on surface : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board) : Contained)
Patent 6172750: Method for determining spectral interference
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With sample excitation (e.g., burning) : By light : Monochromatic (e.g., laser) : Including an alternating reference path)
Patent 6172751: High efficiency reflectometry illuminator and collector system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrophotometer (i.e., plural beam) : By light)
Patent 6172752: Method and apparatus for simultaneously interferometrically measuring optical characteristics in a noncontact manner
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Thickness : Surface displacement due to acoustic wave propagation))
Patent 6172753: Movement and position measuring device and method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Silhouette)
Patent 6172754: Measuring system using laser technique for three-dimensional objects
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Wheel alignment)
Patent 6172755: Three dimensional measurement system and pickup apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Wheel alignment)
Patent 6172756: Rapid and accurate end point detection in a noisy environment
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Thickness : Light scanning)
Patent 6172757: Lever sensor for stepper field-by-field focus and leveling system
(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 6172758: Multiple unit alignment system
(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 6172759: Target gas detection system with rapidly regenerating optically responding sensors
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : Of fluent material : Gas : With plural detectors (e.g., simultaneous viewing))
Patent 6172760: Apparatus for measuring characteristics of a reflection-type holographic optical element
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF LIGHT REFLECTION (E.G., GLASS) : With diffusion : With scanning, sweeping, or moving detector over film)
Patent 6172761: Image processing device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of medium positioning (e.g., movement to or from presentation location of medium, etc.) : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))
Patent 6172762: Printer system with power-up controller
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Data corruption, power interruption, or print prevention : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))
Patent 6172763: Image communicating method, facsimile type electronic mail apparatus and facsimile 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 6172764: Ink jet printer
(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 6172765: Printing system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Size, resolution, or scale control :)
Patent 6172766: Image processing method and apparatus and storage medium
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Size, resolution, or scale control :)
Patent 6172767: Multi-color image forming apparatus and multi-color image forming method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)
Patent 6172768: Halftoning with changeable error diffusion weights
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)
Patent 6172769: Printer dependent descreening method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)
Patent 6172770: Method of and apparatus for correcting halftone-dot image data, and method of correcting halftone-dot threshold data
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Multi-level image reproduction (e.g., gray level reproduction) : Halftoning (e.g., a pattern of print elements used to represent a gray level) : Adaptive error diffusion)
Patent 6172771: Image forming system and calibration method for image forming conditions
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile measuring, testing, or calibrating : Composite image)
Patent 6172772: Image scanner with compensation for magnification changes
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile measuring, testing, or calibrating : Composite image)
Patent 6172773: Void and cluster apparatus and method for generating dither templates
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Multi-level image reproduction (e.g., gray level reproduction) : Halftoning (e.g., a pattern of print elements used to represent a gray level) : Dithering (e.g., spatial distribution of print elements by threshold matrix) : Size of print element)
Patent 6172774: Structure for supporting optical unit of image reader
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)
Patent 6172775: Composition for repairing and removing scratches from photographic surfaces
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)
Patent 6172776: Method and apparatus for processing a color image
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Black signal synthesis : With memory for storage of conversion data)
Patent 6172777: Optical interconnection for holographic memories and method for using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using modulated or plural reference beams : Having nonplanar recording medium surface)
Patent 6172778: Compact optical crossbar switch
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)
Patent 6172779: Optical pickup device including a hologram lens section with an oval diffraction grating pattern
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : With aberration correction : Crystalline material)
Patent 6172780: Laser scanning apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Scanner : Crystalline material)
Patent 6172781: Wave division multiplexed optical network
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)
Patent 6172782: Output port switching device in N-WDM system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)
Patent 6172783: Optical bus and signal processor
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including optical circuit board : Using delay)
Patent 6172784: Image reading apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)
Patent 6172785: Light-scanning device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)
Patent 6172786: Optical deflection device and image forming apparatus therewith
(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 : Bearing or shaft for rotary driver :)
Patent 6172787: Laser beam scanning optical 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 6172788: Light scanning device, optical device, and scanning method of optical 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) : Utilizing plural light beams : Having a common axis of rotation)
Patent 6172789: Light scanning device and confocal optical device using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Including reflective type moving element : Having moving prism)
Patent 6172790: Electrooptic modulator for frequency translation applications
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Opto-optical device)
Patent 6172791: Electro-optic modulators
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Modulation of polarized light via modulating input signal : Compensation technique : Semiconductor)
Patent 6172792: Method and apparatus for forming optical gratings
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Modulation of polarized light via modulating input signal : With particular electrode structure or arrangement, or medium mounting structure or arrangement : Liquid medium)
Patent 6172793: Apparatus for coherently controlling an optical transition
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Pulse modulation : Kerr cell)
Patent 6172794: 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) : Particular counter electrode :)
Patent 6172795: Optical shutter device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Thermo-optic)
Patent 6172796: Multilevel electro-mechanical grating device and a method for operating a multilevel mechanical and electro-mechanical grating device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Thermo-optic)
Patent 6172797: Double substrate reflective spatial light modulator with self-limiting micro-mechanical elements
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Shape or contour of light control surface altered : Amplitude modulation)
Patent 6172798: Shutter mode microencapsulated electrophoretic display
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Changing position or orientation of suspended particles : Having multiple electrodes)
Patent 6172799: Three channel acousto-optical devices
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave directional modulation (e.g., deflection or scanning is representative of the modulating signal) : Acousto-optic : Using single polarization)
Patent 6172800: Laser wavelength conversion method and device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Harmonic generator : Magneto-optic crystal material)
Patent 6172801: Optical amplifier, optical amplifying apparatus, optical transmitter for use in optical communications system, and optical surge suppression method
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Correction of deleterious effects : Third harmonic)
Patent 6172802: Bidirectional optical amplification system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Bi-directional : Interferometer or interference)
Patent 6172803: Optical amplifier and transmission system using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Correction of deleterious effects : Spectral gain flattening or equalization : Feedback : Using number of signals : Electron beam causes surface alteration)
Patent 6172804: Optical device with at least one swivelling observation tube
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : With rotatable adjustment : Focus adjustment)
Patent 6172805: Poly-powered optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : Binocular : With mechanical adjustment)
Patent 6172806: Concentric telescope system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : With plural optical axes : Plural magnification in same viewing field : Spacing of optical elements axially adjustable)
Patent 6172807: Stereoscopic image display device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : STEREOSCOPIC : Roll up screen)
Patent 6172808: Hands-free binoculars assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : BINOCULAR DEVICES : Binocular loupe type : Supporting, mounting, enclosing or light shielding structure)
Patent 6172809: Surface light source device with polarization function
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By reflection or refraction (e.g., Brewster angle) : Pictures offset, transposed or have respective right or left sides adjacent)
Patent 6172810: Retroreflective articles having polymer multilayer reflective coatings
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : 3-Corner retroreflective (i.e., cube corner, trihedral, or triple reflector type) : Vibration)
Patent 6172811: Optical grating and a method of fabricating an optical grating
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : Including particular grating characteristic : Variable grating : With single transparent coating between spheres and atmosphere)
Patent 6172812: Anti-reflection coatings and coated articles
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Selective wavelength transmission or reflection : Filter having four or more layers)
Patent 6172813: Projection lens and system including a reflecting linear polarizer
(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 6172814: Plano lens, rear-projection type projector screen employing the same, and rear-projection type video display apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By surface composed of lenticular elements : Collapsible or foldable)
Patent 6172815: Dichroic prism and projection display apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By refraction at beam splitting or combining surface : Including prismatic element : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))
Patent 6172816: Optical component adjustment for mitigating tolerance sensitivities
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With field curvature shaping : Projection type : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))
Patent 6172817: Graded index lens for fiber optic applications and technique of fabrication
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With graded refractive index : Having a radial gradient : Having less than four components)
Patent 6172818: Zoom lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Three groups : + - - + Arrangement)
Patent 6172819: Zoom lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - Arrangement : Having crossed axes)
Patent 6172820: Laser irradiation device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Including a nonspherical surface : Having one component : Objective for laser (e.g., optical disc, etc.) : With specific ring means)
Patent 6172821: Mounting assembly for optical sight
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Combined with diverse art tool, instrument or machine : Flat opaque document or picture)
Patent 6172822: Lens holder
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Monocular loupe type)
Patent 6172823: Mode matching for cavity ring-down spectroscopy based upon Brewster's angle prism retroreflectors
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PRISM (INCLUDING MOUNT) : With reflecting surface : Plural reflecting surfaces : With ring)
Patent 6172824: Low loss prism retroreflectors for relative index of refraction less than the square root of 2
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PRISM (INCLUDING MOUNT) : With reflecting surface : Plural reflecting surfaces : With ring)
Patent 6172825: Catoptric reduction projection optical system and projection exposure apparatus and method using same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces : With successive reflections : Including curved mirror surfaces in series : With concave and convex mirrors in series : Sliding barrels)
Patent 6172826: Active resonant filter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : ABSORPTION FILTER : With selective absorption or transparent overcoating)
Patent 6172827: Device for recording signal so as to facilitate effective dropout compensation
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD COPYING : Motion picture film)
Patent 6172828: Signal processing apparatus and a disk control apparatus, with head positioning control based on digitized servo data
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Head amplifier circuit : Intra-cell transition)
Patent 6172829: Digital audio tape recording/reproducing apparatus for use with multiple formats
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)
Patent 6172830: Method and apparatus for writing a clock track on a storage medium
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data clocking : Intra-cell transition)
Patent 6172831: Method of recording/reproducing digital signal on magnetic recording medium through helical scanning by using read-after-write function and apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Signal switching : Between heads in alternate engagement with medium :)
Patent 6172832: Data storage system with improved biasing techniques for magneto-resistive element
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Specifics of biasing or erasing : Between heads in alternate engagement with medium)
Patent 6172833: Retrieval of serpentine pattern data using a memory device of a tape cartridge
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Recording amplifier)
Patent 6172834: System and method for adjusting the speed of tape
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Speed : Linear carrier : Plural speed transport : Variable speed :)
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