Patents 6177900 - 6178152

 

 

Patent 6177900: Circuit for selecting one of divided encoders for analog to digital converter
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Analog input compared with static reference : Parallel type : Including priority encoder :)

Patent 6177901: High accuracy, high speed, low power analog-to-digital conversion method and circuit
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Intermediate conversion to time interval : Single comparator and digital storage)

Patent 6177902: Multi-function radio frequency signal warning system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RADAR EW (ELECTRONIC WARFARE) : Detection of surveilance : Radar reacts to jamming)

Patent 6177903: System and method for intrusion detection using a time domain radar array
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : PRESENCE DETECTION ONLY : By motion detection : Particular SAR processing techniques (e.g., squint mode, doppler beam-sharpening mode, spotlight mode, bistatic SAR, inverse SAR) (EPO))

Patent 6177904: Versatile radar data sampling circuit
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RETURN SIGNAL CONTROLS EXTERNAL DEVICE : Missile or spacecraft guidance : Distance measuring equipment (DME))

Patent 6177905: Location-triggered reminder for mobile user devices
(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 6177906: Multimode iterative adaptive smart antenna processing method and apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Utilizing correlation techniques : Including a computer)

Patent 6177907: Method and apparatus for determining an angle of arrival of a transmitted signal in a communication system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Position indicating (e.g., triangulation) : Distance : Having traffic control)

Patent 6177908: Surface-mounting type antenna, antenna device, and communication device including the antenna device
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6177909: Spatially light modulated reconfigurable photoconductive antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6177910: Large bore drive module
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With means for moving directive antenna for scanning, sweeping or orienting : Rotary or rotary oscillatory motion : Motor-driven :)

Patent 6177911: Mobile radio antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Active sleeve surrounds feed line : Doublet type : With main and subreflector (Casse-grain type))

Patent 6177912: Image display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : Tiling or modular adjacent displays : Including priming means)

Patent 6177913: Volumetric display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : SINGLE DISPLAY SYSTEM HAVING STACKED SUPERIMPOSED DISPLAY DEVICES (E.G., TANDEM) : Three-dimensional arrays : Number of pixels per row or column conversion (i.e., resolution conversion))

Patent 6177914: Plasma addressed electro-optical display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Fluid light emitter (e.g., gas, liquid, or plasma) : Having endless belt or tape reader)

Patent 6177915: Display system having section brightness control and method of operating system
(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 6177916: Integrated driver circuit type liquid crystal display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 6177917: Liquid crystal display device and method for driving the same
(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 6177918: Liquid crystal display device employing a guard plane between a layer for measuring touch position and common electrode layer
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 6177919: Passive-matrix type liquid crystal display apparatus and drive circuit thereof with single analog switch/adjusted scanning voltage based
(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 6177920: Active matrix display with synchronous up/down counter and address decoder used to change the forward or backward direction of selecting the signal
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6177921: Printable electrode structures for displays
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Particle suspensions (e.g., electrophoretic) : Input/output liquid crystal display panel)

Patent 6177922: Multi-scan video timing generator for format conversion
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Adjusting display pixel size or pixels per given area (i.e., resolution) : Including optical means)

Patent 6177923: Imaging modality showing energy and velocity
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Repeating pattern)

Patent 6177924: Touch pad mounting device for electronic system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Temporal interpolation or processing)

Patent 6177925: Customized overlay template for alarm control panel keypad
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Portable (i.e., handheld, calculator, remote controller) : Optical detector)

Patent 6177926: Hand-held computer having input screen and means for preventing inadvertent actuation of keys
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6177927: Transcription system kit
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6177928: Flexible synchronization framework for multimedia streams having inserted time stamp
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 6177929: User interactive editing of computer displayed information of a plurality of information types through multiple information type buffers and
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : User interface development (e.g., GUI builder) : Group window)

Patent 6177930: System and method for enabling a user to move between cyclically transmitted image streams
(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 6177931: Systems and methods for displaying and recording control interface with television programs, video, advertising information and program scheduling
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide : Navigational feature : Combined at local receiver)

Patent 6177932: Method and apparatus for network based customer service
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : For plural users or sites (e.g., network) : Slide manipulating or editing)

Patent 6177933: Providing visual continuity when displaying related information
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Interwindow link or communication : On-screen link or communication (e.g., cue) : Contained object scale change)

Patent 6177934: Server device and image processing device
(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 6177935: Computer object managing container and managing method thereof
(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 6177936: Browser hierarchical contextual information for web pages
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Mark up language interface (e.g., HTML) : Group window)

Patent 6177937: Computerized apparatus and method for displaying X-rays and the like for radiological analysis and manipulation and transmission of 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 : Window or viewpoint : Window memory structure : Stored priority attribute : Contained object scale change)

Patent 6177938: Computer user interface with non-salience deemphasis
(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 : Hierarchical)

Patent 6177939: Method of saving sections of a document to random access memory
(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) : Cut and paste : Hierarchical)

Patent 6177940: Outcomes profile management system for evaluating treatment effectiveness
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Developing or testing coordination)

Patent 6177941: Representative mapping between toolbars and menu bar pulldowns
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Window memory structure)

Patent 6177942: Part development system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Window memory structure)

Patent 6177943: Digital map compression and display method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6177944: Two phase rendering for computer graphics
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Lighting/shading : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6177945: Advanced graphics controls
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6177946: Method and apparatus for processing video data and graphics data by a graphic controller
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 6177947: Color image formation in receivers having field-driven particles
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Hand-held)

Patent 6177948: PQE for font vs. large dark patch
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Including driving circuitry)

Patent 6177949: Optical write head and exposure apparatus capable of writing data in high speed without fluctuation in light emitting timing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Driving circuitry : Including switching means)

Patent 6177950: Multifunctional portable telephone
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) :)

Patent 6177951: Digital receiver which utilizes a rejection filter for cancellation of known co-channel interference and an equalizer for equalizing multipath
(TELEVISION : PLURAL TRANSMITTER SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS (E.G., INTERFERENCE REDUCTION) : User positioning (e.g., parallax))

Patent 6177952: Imaging apparatus, image display apparatus and image recording and/or reproducing apparatus
(TELEVISION : STEREOSCOPIC : Picture signal generator : Multiple cameras :)

Patent 6177953: Integral images with a transition set of images
(TELEVISION : STEREOSCOPIC : Stereoscopic display device : Single display with optical path division : Separation by lenticular screen : With alternating polarization)

Patent 6177954: Miniature inspection system
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing : Quality inspection : Color sequential illumination)

Patent 6177955: Visual display inspection system
(TELEVISION : MONITORING, TESTING, OR MEASURING : Testing of image reproducer : Using test chart)

Patent 6177956: System and method for correlating processing data and image data within a digital camera device
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Moving reflector)

Patent 6177957: System and method for dynamically updating features in an electronic imaging device
(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) : Readout of solid-state image sensor considered or altered)

Patent 6177958: System and method for the automatic capture of salient still images
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic)

Patent 6177959: Circuit and method for generating a clock signal synchronized with time reference signals associated with television signals
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync generation : Color)

Patent 6177960: TV signal receiver
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Of mechanical scan)

Patent 6177961: Television system with display of VCR mode
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Color television)

Patent 6177962: Apparatus and method for preventing oversaturation of chrominance signals
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Chrominance signal amplitude control (e.g., saturation) : Automatic : Picture responsive (e.g., overload) : For color television)

Patent 6177963: Video signal distribution system
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Switching : receiver type : Level derived within feedback path)

Patent 6177964: Broadband integrated television tuner
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Modulator)

Patent 6177965: Display device and projection-type display apparatus using the device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Exposure device for lithography)

Patent 6177966: Image display having control system for periodically effecting a change of position of virtual image
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors :)

Patent 6177967: Voltage tuning of LCD polarization state by varying drive voltage to compensate for optical misalignment
(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 photoconductive layer (e.g., spatial light modulator(SLMs)))

Patent 6177968: Optical modulation device with pixels each having series connected electrode structure
(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 supplemental capacitor : With particular dielectric mirror for spatial light modulator (i.e., SLM))

Patent 6177969: Matrix substrate and liquid crystal display device utilizing the same in which a conductive film in an aperture region opposes the side the
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With antistatic elements : In active matrix with separate dedicated capacitor line)

Patent 6177970: In-plane switching mode liquid crystal display and a method manufacturing the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : Transistor : Structure of transistor :)

Patent 6177971: Slim type notebook personal computer
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Holder, support, frame, or housing : Including resilient support member : Laser links)

Patent 6177972: Polymer stabilized in-plane switched LCD
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal : Polymer network liquid crystal : With color formed by different color polarizer or color filter associated with each cell)

Patent 6177973: Vertical alignment mode liquid crystal display having enhanced response time
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : Including at least one with negative intrinsic birefringence)

Patent 6177974: Contact structure
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Spacer : With particular injection port or injection plug)

Patent 6177975: Precision alignment of plates
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : NOMINAL MANUFACTURING METHODS OR POST MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OF LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL : In nematic phase)

Patent 6177976: Liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : NOMINAL MANUFACTURING METHODS OR POST MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OF LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL : Aligning liquid crystal with means other than alignment layer : Twisted (or chiral) nematic or supertwisted nematic)

Patent 6177977: Image forming apparatus and controlling method thereof
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Photographing on both sides of photo-sensitive paper : Book page copying)

Patent 6177978: Stage device and exposure apparatus using the same
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6177979: Optical code scanning reader with laser beams travelling along a minimum of two different optical paths
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6177980: High-throughput, maskless lithography system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Illumination systems or details : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6177981: Loading arrangement and film platform for APS film
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for photosensitive paper : Including shutter, diaphragm, polarizer or filter)

Patent 6177982: Template for digitizing small format films
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for original : Including adjustable or selective masking frame)

Patent 6177983: Method and system for the measurement of specific characteristics of small particles
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : VELOCITY OR VELOCITY/HEIGHT MEASURING : With light detector (e.g., photocell) : Of light interference (e.g., interferometer) : With displaced images)

Patent 6177984: Video imaging of superficial biological tissue layers using polarized light
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)

Patent 6177985: Apparatus and method for testing optical fiber system components
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6177986: Method of testing a lens having variable field angles
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : LENS OR REFLECTIVE IMAGE FORMER TESTING : With lamp focusing)

Patent 6177987: Laser level
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Apex of angle at observing or detecting station : Artificial reference : Two or more lines of sight deflected)

Patent 6177988: Arrangement for the measurement of optical radiation of radiation sources
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PHOTOMETERS : Heat absorbing (e.g., radiometers) : With scanning, sweeping, or moving detector over film)

Patent 6177989: Laser induced current for semiconductor defect detection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board) : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board))

Patent 6177990: Optical substrate for enhanced detectability of fluorescence
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Fluid containers (e.g., cells or cuvettes) : Light intensity)

Patent 6177991: Measuring device with automatic sample changer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrometer : Having beam modulation)

Patent 6177992: Low insertion loss optical monochromator
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrometer : Having light polarizing means : Prior to testing)

Patent 6177993: Inspection of lithographic mask blanks for defects
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY PARTICLE LIGHT SCATTERING : By particle light scattering)

Patent 6177994: Relating to the measurement of particle size distribution
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY PARTICLE LIGHT SCATTERING : With photocell detection : Using plural photocells : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 6177995: Polarimeter and corresponding measuring method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : With polariscopes : Having Schlieren effect)

Patent 6177996: Sensor unit and distance measurement apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Length : Of light permeable material)

Patent 6177997: Shaft position optical sensor
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Focus)

Patent 6177998: Method and system for high speed measuring of microscopic targets
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Triangulation : Position of detected arrangement relative to projected beam)

Patent 6177999: Dimensioning system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Triangulation : Position of detected arrangement relative to projected beam)

Patent 6178000: Monolithic symmetric interferometer for generation of variable-periodicity patterns for lithography
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Spectroscopy : Having a rotating, pendulous, or wedge scanning element : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 6178001: Method and apparatus for optical frequency modulation characterization of laser sources
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Using fiber or waveguide interferometer : Lock-in prevention)

Patent 6178002: Method and device for measuring and stabilization using signals from a Fabry-Perot
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having polarization : For dimensional measurement (e.g., thickness gap, alignment, profile))

Patent 6178003: Method of and apparatus for transmitting printer control file to printer
(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 6178004: Method and apparatus for forming images
(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 6178005: Image processing apparatus that controls a blank to be a predetermined length in accordance with the size of the recording medium
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of image placement or content : Page or frame memory)

Patent 6178006: Photoplotting method and an arrangement for plotting a computer-stored raster image on a plane, photosensitive record carrier
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Plotter :)

Patent 6178007: Method for continuous incremental color calibration for color document output terminals
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6178008: Constructing device-state tables for inkjet printing
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6178009: Printing with multiple different black inks
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6178010: Image processing device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6178011: Adaptive image resolution enhancement technology
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6178012: Method and apparatus for keeping a document in focus during noncontact scanning
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6178013: Image pick-up module transmission arrangement for a scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6178014: Methods for illuminating documents
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile illumination control : Variable thresholding technique)

Patent 6178015: Apparatus and method for increasing the scan accuracy and quality of the flatbed scanner by using close loop control
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Scan rate or document movement variation in accordance with data presence : Charge coupled device)

Patent 6178016: Imaging apparatus for a photographic film image scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile transparency image scanning : Charge coupled device)

Patent 6178017: Image forming apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Document feed : Scanning element moves relative to a flat stationary document)

Patent 6178018: Process and method employing dynamic holographic display medium
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For synthetically generating a hologram : Having nonplanar recording medium surface)

Patent 6178019: System and method for controlling the selectivity of a holographic memory system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using modulated or plural reference beams : Having nonplanar recording medium surface)

Patent 6178020: Modules and methods for all photonic computing
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL COMPUTING WITHOUT DIFFRACTION : Hardware for producing a hologram)

Patent 6178021: System for compensating polarization dispersion of channels in a wavelength-division multiplex signal
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division or frequency division (e.g., Raman, Brillouin, etc.) : By optical coupling : Add or drop : Including subscribers)

Patent 6178022: Optical transmitter and optical receiver for optical time division multiplexing transmission
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Supervisory signal by repeater)

Patent 6178023: Optical telecommunication method providing a transmitting and receiving service channel
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including synchronization : Dispersion compensation)

Patent 6178024: Optical space communication apparatus
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION OVER FREEE SPACE : Transceivers : Including alignment : Feedback control)

Patent 6178025: Optical network loss-of-signal detection
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Fault detection : Stop transmission or reduce power)

Patent 6178026: Analog optical transmission apparatus
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Including compensation : Precompensation (e.g., prechirping, predistortion : Pulse time)

Patent 6178027: Optical barrier 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) : Plural moving scanning elements : Bearing or shaft for rotary driver)

Patent 6178028: Multibeam scanning exposure 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 6178029: Multi-beam scanning 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 6178030: Light-scanning optical system having wobble-correcting function and light-scanning apparatus using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Having particular focusing element to receive scanned light : Anamorphic element :)

Patent 6178031: Raster output scanning system having scan line non-linearity compensation means
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Including reflective type moving element : Having multifaceted rotating element : Single plane mirror element)

Patent 6178032: Intensity modulator with optimum extinction ratio of an output optic pulse
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : With rotating or pivoting element (e.g., scanning discs))

Patent 6178033: Micromechanical membrane tilt-mirror switch
(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 : Using reflective or cavity structure :)

Patent 6178034: Electrochromic devices
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Kerr cell)

Patent 6178035: Optical device and method of manufacturing the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Having particular chemical composition or structure)

Patent 6178036: Opto-electronic devices and systems based on brillouin selective sideband amplification
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Raman or Brillouin process : Third harmonic)

Patent 6178037: Optical amplifying apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Pumping : Interferometer or interference)

Patent 6178038: Optical amplifier having an improved noise figure
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Dispersion compensation : Complementary, adjusting stages)

Patent 6178039: Light source module and an optical amplifier using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Using saturable or spatial filter)

Patent 6178040: Laser with two orthogonal zig-zag slab gain media for optical phase distortion compensation
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Particular resonator cavity (e.g., scanning, confocal or folded mirrors, etc.) : Semiconductor)

Patent 6178041: Device for coupling the radiation of short-pulse lasers in an optical beam path of a microscope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Two or more in a series)

Patent 6178042: Real image mode finder and camera using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : With prism or U-shaped optical path : Equatorial mount)

Patent 6178043: Multiview three-dimensional image display system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : STEREOSCOPIC : Roll up screen)

Patent 6178044: Method and system for providing an optical circulator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Time invariant electric, magnetic, or electromagnetic field responsive (e.g., electro-optical, magneto-optical) : Supporting, mounting, enclosing or light shielding structure)

Patent 6178045: Spatial filter for high power laser beam
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : Using Fourier transform spatial filtering : Having plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 6178046: Anti-aliasing diffractive aperture and method of using same
(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 6178047: Two-path all-reflective de-rotation optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Wavelength selective (e.g., dichroic mirror, etc.) : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6178048: Image-forming optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : With path length or aberration correcting element : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6178049: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Four groups : + - + + Arrangement : Having crossed axes)

Patent 6178050: 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 6178051: Lens control apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Adjusting mechanism : Motor driven : Condition responsive : Auto focusing : With single or parallel objectives)

Patent 6178052: Finder optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : Including concave or convex reflecting surface : Reflectors in series : With concave and convex reflectors in series)

Patent 6178053: Storage apparatus for reducing a read error caused by a thermal asperity of a magneto-resistive head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CHECKING RECORD CHARACTERISTICS OR MODIFYING RECORDING SIGNAL FOR CHARACTERISTIC COMPENSATION : Time division)

Patent 6178054: Selecting write fault thresholds by head and disc location in a disc drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MONITORING OR TESTING THE PROGRESS OF RECORDING : Frequency)

Patent 6178055: Low ripple negative voltage supply for a disc drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Head amplifier circuit : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6178056: Disk drive employing state variable trap registers for providing stored servo and user data state variables to sampled-data channel
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Head amplifier circuit : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6178057: Disk unit and read/write control method
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data clocking : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6178058: Off-track write protection method and system for induced mechanical disturbance on a disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Recording-or erasing-prevention : With incremental movement between record and head)

Patent 6178059: Method for writing servo information on a magnetic recording disk
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Stopping or reversing)

Patent 6178060: Current profile shaping to reduce disc drive seek time variation and acoustic noise generation
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : Specified velocity pattern during access : Controlled by memory device : Dithering)

Patent 6178061: Hard disk drive unit and method of manufacturing the same
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Tape in container)

Patent 6178062: Balance tube for a spindle motor assembly of a hard disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Plural disks : Rotational drive detail : Mechanical detail)

Patent 6178063: Statically and dynamically balancing a three-disc disc stack assembly
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Plural disks : Seating of disks : Mechanical detail)

Patent 6178064: Air bearing slider with shaped taper
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Air bearing surface detail : Negative pressure type : Leading end detail : Dithering)

Patent 6178065: Thin film magnetic head and manufacturing method of the head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 6178066: Method of fabricating an improved thin film device having a small element with well defined corners
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 6178067: Side edge accessible disk cartridge shutter latch assembly
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : For disk : Disc record)

Patent 6178068: Quasi contact head having a disk contacting portion
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Air bearing surface detail : Trailing end detail : Three or more rails/pads)

Patent 6178069: Microactuator and method of manufacturing the same
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For adjusting head position : Disk record : Adjustment parallel to disk plane : Driver detail : Voice coil adjuster : Plural piezoelectric adjusters)

Patent 6178070: Magnetic write head and method for making same
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Combined with inductive write head in piggyback/merged configuration : Plural actuators)

Patent 6178071: Spin-valve type thin film element and its manufacturing method
(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 6178072: Keeper layer without sense current shunting in a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Detail of pinned film or additional film for affecting or biasing the pinned film : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6178073: Magneto-resistance effect element with a fixing layer formed from a superlattice of at least two different materials and production method of
(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 6178074: Double tunnel junction with magnetoresistance enhancement 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 tunnel junction effect : Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer)

Patent 6178075: Electronic module with moisture protection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Load shunting by fault responsive means (e.g., crowbar circuit) : Prime mover control)

Patent 6178076: Power-electronic circuit arrangement for compensating for mains system disturbances and mains voltage reductions
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : Overvoltage and undervoltage : With time delay protective means)

Patent 6178077: Electronic branch switching device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : With semiconductor circuit interrupter (e.g., SCR, Triac, Tunnel Diode, etc.) : With transistor circuit interrupter : With multiple timing characteristics (e.g., short, long))

Patent 6178078: Discharge gap device and its mounting structure
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Pneumatically operated circuit breaker)

Patent 6178079: Magnetic annunciator
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Surge prevention (e.g., choke coil) : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 6178080: Resettable fast current limiter in telecommunications protection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Surge prevention (e.g., choke coil) : In communication systems : With multiple timing characteristics (e.g., short, long))

Patent 6178081: Controller for electric permanent chuck
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : Systems for magnetizing, demagnetizing, or controlling the magnetic field : For lifting or holding : Magnetic chuck-type : By separating contacts)

Patent 6178082: High temperature, conductive thin film diffusion barrier for ceramic/metal systems
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Significant electrode feature : With controlling or indicating means)

Patent 6178083: Layered capacitor device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Details of electrical connection means (e.g., terminal or lead) : Material)

Patent 6178084: Electronic apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6178085: Calculator lid mechanism
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6178086: Apparatus and method for securing a removable component in a computer system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6178087: Multimedia apparatus using a portable computer
(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 6178088: Electronic apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Liquid : And liquid)

Patent 6178089: Securing device for computer equipment housing
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Cabinet-type housing : With retractable or readily detachable chassis : Sliding component or commpartment : Plural)

Patent 6178090: Lotion bottle fixing base
(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 6178091: Computer system having surface mount PWB grounding clips
(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 : Guiding means : Welded connection)

Patent 6178092: Subrack with plug-in modules having centered front plates
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : With housing or chassis : With lock or interlock : Welded connection)

Patent 6178093: Information handling system with circuit assembly having holes filled with filler material
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : Plural contiguous boards : Plural dielectric layers : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 6178094: Device for mounting boards
(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 : Plural dielectric layers)

Patent 6178095: Structure for fixing an element to a printed wiring board, and electronic equipment having the structure
(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 : Specific latching or retaining device : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 6178096: Shielding cover having parts held together by latch members
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : Tube mounting)

Patent 6178097: RF shield having removable cover
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Shielding : Tube mounting)

Patent 6178098: Phase-shifted post-regulator, method of operation thereof and power converter employing the same
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Bridge type : Including plural anode/single cathode device)

Patent 6178099: Optimal phase-shifted control for a series resonant converter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Bridge type : Including plural anode/single cathode device)

Patent 6178100: Switching power source
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Single-ended, self-oscillating type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current :)

Patent 6178101: Power supply regulation
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : By electron tube rectifier and inverter)

Patent 6178102: Regulated DC output power supply for amplifiers
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In rectifier systems : By step-wave, amplitude summation technique)

Patent 6178103: Method and circuit for synchronizing parallel voltage source inverters
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : In parallel)

Patent 6178104: Power factor correction circuit using reverse sawtooth waves
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For rectifier system : With transistor control means in the line circuit : For full wave rectifier with at least 1 three electrode device)

Patent 6178105: Circuit arrangement for accurately detecting a direct current derived from clocked electric input values
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In chopper converter systems : With discharge control means (e.g., grid))

Patent 6178106: Power distribution center with improved power supply connection
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Encased in plug housing : Adapted for use with alternators)

Patent 6178107: Ferroelectric random access memory device capable of reducing operation frequency of reference cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Ferroelectric : Same size apertures)

Patent 6178108: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Capacitors : Same size apertures)

Patent 6178109: Integrated circuit memory devices having reduced susceptibility to reference voltage signal noise
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Capacitors : Same size apertures)

Patent 6178110: Static semiconductor memory device capable of enhancing access speed
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Flip-flop (electrical) : Nuclear induction or spin echo)

Patent 6178111: Method and apparatus for writing data states to non-volatile storage devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetoresistive : Complementary)

Patent 6178112: Element exploiting magnetic material and addressing method therefor
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Multiple magnetic storage layers : Biax)

Patent 6178113: Dual floating gate programmable read only memory cell structure and method for its fabrication and operation
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Multiple values (e.g., analog) : Overlays)

Patent 6178114: Sensing apparatus and method for fetching multi-level cell data
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Multiple values (e.g., analog) : Overlays)

Patent 6178115: Semiconductor memory device and storage method thereof
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Multiple values (e.g., analog) : Overlays)

Patent 6178116: Memory cell of non-volatile semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Logic connection (e.g., NAND string))

Patent 6178117: Background correction for charge gain and loss
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Multiple pulses (e.g., ramp) : Weak inversion injection)

Patent 6178118: Electrically programmable semiconductor device with multi-level wordline voltages for programming multi-level threshold voltages
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Tunnel programming : Verify signal)

Patent 6178119: Method of erasing a non-volatile memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Nonsubstrate discharge : Radiation erasure :)

Patent 6178120: Memory structure for speeding up data access
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6178121: Semiconductor memory device, semiconductor device, and electronic apparatus using the semiconductor device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including reference or bias voltage generator : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6178122: Boosted-voltage drive circuit operable with high reliability and semiconductor memory device employing the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including level shift or pull-up circuit : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6178123: Semiconductor device with circuit for phasing internal clock signal
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Signals : Delay : Variable threshold)

Patent 6178124: Integrated memory having a self-repair function
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6178125: Semiconductor memory device preventing repeated use of spare memory cell and repairable by cell substitution up to two times
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6178126: Memory and system configuration for programming a redundancy address in an electric system
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6178127: Semiconductor memory device allowing reliable repairing of a defective column
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6178128: Programmable voltage divider and method for testing the impedance of a programmable element
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6178129: Separate output power supply to reduce output noise for a simultaneous operation
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6178130: Apparatus and method for refreshing subsets of memory devices in a memory system
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Data refresh : Holographic)

Patent 6178131: Magnetic random access memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having fuse element : Holographic)

Patent 6178132: Non-volatile integrated circuit having read while write capability using one address register
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Multiplexing : Standby power)

Patent 6178133: Method and system for accessing rows in multiple memory banks within an integrated circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6178134: Static random access memory with global bit-lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6178135: Multi-bank memory devices having bank selection switches therein that enable efficient sense amplifier utilization
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6178136: Semiconductor memory device having Y-select gate voltage that varies according to memory cell access operation
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 6178137: Clock-synchronizing semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6178138: Asynchronously addressable clocked memory device and method of operating same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6178139: Semiconductor memory device comprised of a double data rate-synchronous dynamic random access memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6178140: Method for three-dimensional beam forming in direction finding systems
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : With beam steering, scanning, or focussing : Linear modulation (e.g., sawtooth))

Patent 6178141: Acoustic counter-sniper system
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISTANCE OR DIRECTION FINDING : With time interval measuring means : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 6178142: Magneto-optical disk drive utilizing leakage magnetic field from permanent magnets as external magnetic field
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Magnetic field generation : Leakage magnetic field : Changing size of magnetic domain)

Patent 6178143: Magneto-optical recording medium for achieving super resolution reproduction of high resolution recorded information
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Specific detail of recording medium : Specific detail of layer (e.g., bias or initializing layers, etc.) : Plural magnetic layers (e.g., recording and reproducing layers) : Temperature or coercivity : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 6178144: Magneto-optical recording system employing linear recording and playback channels
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Cabinet details)

Patent 6178145: Focus servo control system and disk reproducing system
(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 : Servo loop gain/switching control : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 6178146: Optical storage device for writing data at a constant bit density during a CAV mode of operation
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Mechanism control by the control signal : Control of relative motion producing mechanism : Responsive to change in transduced information characteristic : Including static memory write address controlling)

Patent 6178147: Recording method, recording apparatus, reproducing method and reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : Of plural interrelated channels : Beam or detector is not rectangular or circular)

Patent 6178148: Data recording medium and recording/reproducing apparatus for providing optimum position of mark start and end parts
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : While changing of system mode or dynamic retrieval rate : Having location identification information)

Patent 6178149: Storage medium loading mechanism and storage medium storage and/or reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Capable of only accepting protected insertable single optical medium : Ejection mechanism : Having ejection arm : Having cam)

Patent 6178150: Offset optics for use with optical heads
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SIMULTANEOUS DIVERSE TYPES OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : Magnetic field and light beam)

Patent 6178151: Optical head having a reproducing optical system and filter formed by light passing therethrough
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : With detail, configuration, or adjunct of element having slit or aperture in radiation path : With driving or stabilizing mechanism)

Patent 6178152: Device for playing compact disks
(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) : Having particular removable magazine : In carousel changer)

 

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