Patents 6178153 - 6178405
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Patent 6178153: Compact disk auto-exchanger and method thereof
(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 internal transfer mechanism for transferring disc while disc is inside of disc changer : In carousel changer)
Patent 6178154: Optical disk device having increased height at an outer periphery of the optical disk
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Transducer carriage or actuator : Adjusting transducer carriage : By guide rail or rod : Backlash prevention)
Patent 6178155: Optical pickup with structure to reduce vibration
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Chassis base supporting transducer carriage : Vibration or resonance suppression : Circular leaf spring)
Patent 6178156: Disk recording and reproduction apparatus and dynamic damper thereof
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Chassis base supporting transducer carriage : Vibration or resonance suppression : Viscoelastic material : Dampening or resonance suppression)
Patent 6178157: Flying head with adjustable actuator load
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DETAIL OF OPTICAL SLIDER PER SE : Magnetic field and light beam)
Patent 6178158: Method and apparatus for transmission and reception
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : GENERALIZED ORTHOGONAL OR SPECIAL MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES :)
Patent 6178159: Available bit rate flow control algorithms for ATM networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Control of data admission to the network : Based on data flow rate measurement : Measurement of the average data flow rate : Loopback of signals on the secondary ring or loop)
Patent 6178160: Load balancing of client connections across a network using server based algorithms
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : NETWORK CONFIGURATION DETERMINATION : Using a particular learning algorithm or technique : Measurement of flow rate of messages having an address header)
Patent 6178161: Communications methods and apparatus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Duplex diplex)
Patent 6178162: Method and apparatus for inhibiting echo in a channel of a communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Transmit/receive interaction control : Echo suppression or cancellation : Using summation of conferee signals)
Patent 6178163: Optimal packet routing method and system for low earth orbit satellite communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Repeater : Airborne or space satellite repeater : Multiple access (e.g., FDMA) : Time division (TDMA) : Including onboard switching :)
Patent 6178164: Method and apparatus for performing idle handoff in a multiple access communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Hand-off control : Including onboard switching)
Patent 6178165: Communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Hand-off control : Including onboard switching)
Patent 6178166: Method and apparatus for group calls in a wireless CDMA communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Based upon a particular signal quality measurement)
Patent 6178167: Customer telecommunication interface device having a unique identifier
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Input or output circuit, per se (i.e., line interface) : Channel reservation scheme)
Patent 6178168: Method of controlling connections in a telecommunication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Channel reservation scheme)
Patent 6178169: Method of transmitting an ATM cell over an ATM network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Multiprotocol network : Internet Protocol (including TCP/IP or UDP/IP) over fixed length packet network (e.g., IP over ATM) : Based on service category (e.g., CBR, VBR, UBR, or ABR))
Patent 6178170: System and method for transporting a call
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Adapting detail (e.g., converting to/from ATM, or detail of ATM Adaption Layers (AALs)) : Adapting constant bit rate (CBR) data (e.g., voice, or narrow band ISDN over ATM, or using AAL1) : Based on service category (e.g., CBR, VBR, UBR, or ABR))
Patent 6178171: Route switching mechanisms for source-routed ATM networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Multiprotocol network : Address resolution (e.g., ARP, or NHRP) : Based on service category (e.g., CBR, VBR, UBR, or ABR))
Patent 6178172: Method of topology database synchronization in an asynchronous transfer mode network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Connection identifier assignment : Including routing table : Employing particular searching function (e.g., hashing, alternate, re-routing) :)
Patent 6178173: System and method for communicating pre-connect information in a digital communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Having a signaling feature : Bridge between bus systems)
Patent 6178174: Optimistic, eager rendezvous transmission mode and combined rendezvous modes for message processing systems
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Store and forward : Particular storing and queuing arrangement : Having a signaling feature)
Patent 6178175: Circuit array and method for creating a data feedback channel from receiver to transmitter in a common frequency network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Combined time and frequency assignment : Concentrator)
Patent 6178176: Synchronous stack bus for fast Ethernet repeater
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Using a separate control line or bus for access control : Concentrator)
Patent 6178177: Data-processing network having non-deterministic access, but having deterministic access time
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) : Using channel reservation)
Patent 6178178: Switching module for redundant local area network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Arbitration for access between contending stations)
Patent 6178179: System and method for linking a VDSL based distribution system with an xDSL based system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Arbitration for access between contending stations)
Patent 6178180: Communications adapter for processing ATM and ISDN data
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Converting between protocols : On ring or loop network)
Patent 6178181: Mapping function and method of transmitting signaling system 7(SS7) telecommunications messages over data networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Converting between protocols : Conversion between signaling protocols : On ring or loop)
Patent 6178182: Method and communication system for the transmission of compressed voice information in a communication network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Transmission bandwidth conservation : Transmission of a single message having multiple packets)
Patent 6178183: Method and apparatus for receiving conventional telephone calls while connected to the internet
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via frequency channels : Combined voice and data transmission : Combined communication of diverse information types)
Patent 6178184: Arrangement for synchronization of multiple streams of synchronous traffic delivered by an asynchronous medium
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Bus extenders)
Patent 6178185: Network interface device, method and article of manufacture for providing high bit rate access over robbed bit
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Using synchronization information contained in a frame : Unique synchronization word or unique bit sequence : Plural synchronization words)
Patent 6178186: Fractional decimator with linear interpolation and method thereof
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Adjusting for phase or jitter : Including delay device : Pseudo-random)
Patent 6178187: Optical fiber laser device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : OPTICAL FIBER LASER :)
Patent 6178188: Laser assembly platform with silicon base
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Heat sink : Frequency)
Patent 6178189: Multi-layer semiconductor devices with stress-relief profiles
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Heat sink : Frequency)
Patent 6178190: II-VI compound semiconductor light emitting device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)
Patent 6178191: Method for determination of the tip position of consumable electrodes used in electric smelting furnaces
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ELECTROSLAG REMELTING DEVICE : Power supply system : Control : By changing electrode position : With heating between chambers)
Patent 6178192: Raw material heating apparatus
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Charging or discharging : With internal atmosphere control (e.g., pressure, vacuum, etc.))
Patent 6178193: Spread spectrum receiver and transmission power control method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM :)
Patent 6178194: Cellular mobile telephone system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping : Receiver : Having specific code acquisition or tracking)
Patent 6178195: Method and apparatus for detecting spread spectrum signals using a signal from a secondary source
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping : Receiver : Having specific code acquisition or tracking)
Patent 6178196: Combined interference cancellation and maximum likelihood decoding of space-time block codes
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : Receiver : Multi-receiver or interference cancellation :)
Patent 6178197: Frequency discrimination in a spread spectrum signal processing system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : Receiver : Correlation-type receiver :)
Patent 6178198: Apparatus for, and method of, processing signals transmitted over a local area network
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : REPEATERS : Including pulse regeneration or conversion : Receiver)
Patent 6178199: DCE controlled V.8 bis negotiation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)
Patent 6178200: Constellation design for a PCM modem
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSCEIVERS : Modems (data sets) : Phase locked loop)
Patent 6178201: Controlling an adaptive equalizer in a demodulator
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : Automatic : Adaptive : Matched-filter-type receiver)
Patent 6178202: Video coder with global motion compensation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)
Patent 6178203: Method and apparatus for two-row decoding of MPEG video
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Block coding : Discrete cosine)
Patent 6178204: Adaptive control of video encoder's bit allocation based on user-selected region-of-interest indication feedback from video decoder
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Specific decompression process : Discrete cosine)
Patent 6178205: Video postfiltering with motion-compensated temporal filtering and/or spatial-adaptive filtering
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Associated signal processing : Pre/post filtering : Half-pixel refinement)
Patent 6178206: Method and apparatus for source synchronous data transfer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : CABLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS : Noise or distortion reduction)
Patent 6178207: Aircraft combat training signal processing system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Transformer coupling)
Patent 6178208: System for recovery of digital data from amplitude and phase modulated line signals using delay lines
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Single or vestigial sideband or suppressed carrier)
Patent 6178209: Method of estimating trellis encoded symbols utilizing simplified trellis decoding
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Maximum likelihood decoder or viterbi decoder : Separate mark and space channels)
Patent 6178210: Method and apparatus for reducing data distortion and improving simulcast reception
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : Correlative or matched filter)
Patent 6178211: Digital processing radio receiver with adaptive bandwidth control
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Interference or noise reduction : By filtering (e.g., digital) : Separate mark and space channels)
Patent 6178212: Retiming circuit and method for performing retiming
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Synchronizing the sampling time of digital data : Gating, blanking, etc.)
Patent 6178213: Adaptive data recovery system and methods
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Synchronizing the sampling time of digital data : Gating, blanking, etc.)
Patent 6178214: Synchronizing system capable of certainly executing synchronizing operation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Frequency or phase control using synchronizing signal : Synchronization signals with unique amplitude, polarity, length, or frequency : Separate mark and space channels)
Patent 6178215: Synchronization system for reducing slipping
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)
Patent 6178216: Digital phase locked loop circuit and method therefor
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)
Patent 6178217: Nonlinear digital communications system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MISCELLANEOUS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction)
Patent 6178218: Nondestructive examination using neutron activated positron annihilation
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : NUCLEAR TRANSMUTATION (E.G., BY MEANS OF PARTICLE OR WAVE ENERGY) : By neutron bombardment : Neutron activation analysis : Mirror devices)
Patent 6178219: Holder for fuel elements and method for repairing such a holder
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : HANDLING OF FISSION REACTOR COMPONENT STRUCTURE WITHIN REACTOR SYSTEM : Fuel component : Directly generating electrical signal (e.g., ion detection))
Patent 6178220: CT systems with oblique image planes
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography :)
Patent 6178221: Lithography reflective mask
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Lithography : Pattern mask : Linear tomography)
Patent 6178222: Contact macroradiography characterization of doped optical fibers
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Flaw analysis : With standardization)
Patent 6178223: Image reconstruction method and apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Imaging : Tire testing)
Patent 6178224: Enhanced X-ray converter screen for X-ray radioscopic systems
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : Thickness or density analysis)
Patent 6178225: System and method for management of X-ray imaging facilities
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : Thickness or density analysis)
Patent 6178226: Method for controlling the electron current in an x-ray tube, and x-ray system operating according to the method
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : X-ray source power supply : Electron beam control : Automatic)
Patent 6178227: Portable-type fluorescent X-ray analyzer
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With switching means : For safety or protection : Technique or detector)
Patent 6178228: Apparatus having a number of operating parameters that can be set by an attendant via a control unit
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : AUXILIARY DATA ACQUISITION OR RECORDING : Window)
Patent 6178229: Mouth held plate for use in tomograph
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : AUXILIARY DATA ACQUISITION OR RECORDING : Distance or dimension marker : Coordinate grid : With pivotal leaf motion)
Patent 6178230: System and method for identifying a callee of an incoming telephone call
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Including infra-red link with landline telephone network)
Patent 6178231: Method and system for generating predetermined messages during selected calls-in-progress
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Call source identification : Pager activation)
Patent 6178232: Method and system for providing enhanced caller identification
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Call source identification : Caller identification received at substation : Inductive pickup)
Patent 6178233: System and method for off-line notifying a network user
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Having station display : Having electronic mail : Recording voice message from non subscriber caller)
Patent 6178234: Intelligent networked, automated telephone calling card service system capable of bailout to an operator
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call charge metering or monitoring : Calling card : Advertisement)
Patent 6178235: Dynamic traffic distribution
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call traffic recording or monitoring : At central station : Time controlled)
Patent 6178236: Method and system for providing password protection
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CALL OR TERMINAL ACCESS ALARM OR CONTROL : Connected to central office)
Patent 6178237: Teleconferencing audio bridge
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Conferencing : Detecting presence or absence of party or object)
Patent 6178238: Speed calling when away from home
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Service trigger (activation or deactivation) : At substation)
Patent 6178239: Telephony call-center scripting by petri net principles and techniques
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Call distribution to operator : Automatic call distributor (ACD) system : Call campaign (e.g., script, application, inbound/outbound balancing) : Estimating or reporting waiting time)
Patent 6178240: Method and apparatus for entertaining callers in a queue
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Call distribution to operator : Automatic call distributor (ACD) system : Call or agent queuing : Based on time (e.g., longest waiting agent))
Patent 6178241: Switch hook status determination in a communication system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Using line or loop condition detection (e.g., line circuit) : For ring trip or polarity reversal detection : Visual indication of incoming call (e.g., LED or light bulb))
Patent 6178242: Digital recording protection system
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Copy protection or prevention :)
Patent 6178243: User-controlled document processing
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : FACSIMILE CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling))
Patent 6178244: Cryptosystem
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Speech scrambler detail)
Patent 6178245: Audio signal generator to emulate three-dimensional audio signals
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Pseudo stereophonic : AM or both AM and angle final modulation)
Patent 6178246: Apparatus for the active suppression of noise radiated by a surface
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Acoustic, nonairborne vibration sensing or counterwave emission : Inductive pickup)
Patent 6178247: Headphone apparatus
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HEADPHONE CIRCUITS : Counterwave generation control path)
Patent 6178248: Dual-processing interference cancelling system and method
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : NOISE OR DISTORTION SUPPRESSION : Using signal channel and noise channel : In multiple frequency bands)
Patent 6178249: Attachment of a micromechanical microphone
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Microphone capsule only : Capacitive : On shock absorbing support)
Patent 6178250: Acoustic point source
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Having acoustic wave modifying structure : Including feedback)
Patent 6178251: Collar microphone
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Housed microphone : Mounting or support : On body or clothing : Plural or variable characteristics)
Patent 6178252: Electroacoustic transducer comprising a diaphragm having through portions for mounting a voice coil
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Electromagnetic (e.g., dyynamic) : Specified diaphragm shape or structure : Plural portions or sections : Plural magnets)
Patent 6178253: Method of determining and treating the health of a crop
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Animal, plant, or food inspection : License plate)
Patent 6178254: Method for elimination of effects of imperfections on color measurements
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Document or print quality inspection (e.g., newspaper, photographs, etc.) : License plate)
Patent 6178255: Individualized fingerprint scanner
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : Sensing geometrical properties)
Patent 6178256: Removal of reticle effect on critical dimension by reticle rotation
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Mask inspection (e.g., semiconductor photomask) : Including an optical imager or reader)
Patent 6178257: Substrate inspection method and apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Inspection of semiconductor device or printed circuit board : Including an optical imager or reader)
Patent 6178258: Play device for generating synthesized self-portrait
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : 3-D or stereo imaging analysis : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection)
Patent 6178259: Method of compensating for pixel histogram distortion in an object recognition system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : With pattern recognition or classification : Alphanumerics)
Patent 6178260: Image segmentation apparatus and method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : For setting a threshold)
Patent 6178261: Method and system for extracting features in a pattern recognition system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : With a display)
Patent 6178262: Circle location
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Counting individual pixels or pixel patterns)
Patent 6178263: Method of estimating at least one run-based font attribute of a group of characters
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Directional codes and vectors (e.g., Freeman chains, compasslike codes) : Extracted from alphanumeric characters :)
Patent 6178264: Image cutout method and apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Pattern boundary and edge measurements : Extracted from alphanumeric characters)
Patent 6178265: Method and apparatus for motion vector compression
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Interframe coding (e.g., difference or motion detection) : Checking spelling for recognition)
Patent 6178266: Method and apparatus for the recovery of compression constants in the encoded domain
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Adaptive coding (i.e., changes based upon history, activity, busyness, etc.) : Checking spelling for recognition)
Patent 6178267: Image processing apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Quantization : Error diffusion or dispersion : With a multilevel classifier)
Patent 6178268: Method of and apparatus for processing image
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Image filter : Line thinning or thickening)
Patent 6178269: Architecture for computing a two-dimensional discrete wavelet transform
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Transforming each dimension separately : Based on peak levels)
Patent 6178270: Method and apparatus for selecting text and image data from video images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Combining image portions (e.g., portions of oversized documents) : Using a mask)
Patent 6178271: Methods and systems for registering image data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : Registering or aligning multiple images to one another : Where the object is a character, word, or text)
Patent 6178272: Non-linear and linear method of scale-up or scale-down image resolution conversion
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : To change the scale or size of an image : Rotation of image is limited to 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees)
Patent 6178273: Image forming apparatus for storing document image in memory by one document feeding operation and the method thereof
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Image storage or retrieval : Parallel processing)
Patent 6178274: Image reading apparatus and method for preventing electric noise
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SENSING : Including operator interaction)
Patent 6178275: Method and apparatus for modulation of guided plasmons
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)
Patent 6178276: End-pumped waveguide optical splitter-amplifiers based on self-imaging
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Coupling between modes in a waveguide or fiber : Double pole multiple throw)
Patent 6178277: Multi-layer reinforced and stabilized cable construction
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With armoring)
Patent 6178278: Indoor/outdoor dry optical fiber cable
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With armoring)
Patent 6178279: Dispersion compensating optical fiber, and wavelength division multiplex light transmission line using the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)
Patent 6178280: Optical waveguide device including an electrical capacitive configuration
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)
Patent 6178281: Method for the manufacture of optical components, and optical component
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Utilizing multiple core or cladding)
Patent 6178282: Attaching arrangement of an optical cable case to a container box of a communication apparatus
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Thin film optical waveguide)
Patent 6178283: End piece for a fiber-optic cable
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Plug/termination device : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together))
Patent 6178284: Variable single-mode attenuators by spatial interference
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Attenuator : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together))
Patent 6178285: Vision system for inspecting interconnections of optical cards mounted in a rack and associated methods
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : MISCELLANEOUS : Of waveguide cladding)
Patent 6178286: Adaptive tape drive control in a video recorder
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Using disc)
Patent 6178287: Magnetic recording and reproducing system including search reproduction circuit for reproducing an entire screen of one picture channel selected
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Fast, slow, or stop reproducing : Tape : Using control signal on the recording medium)
Patent 6178288: Reproduction device
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Having another signal : Audio signal : By controlling read-write operations)
Patent 6178289: Video data shuffling method and apparatus
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Compressing in recording or decompressing in reproducing : Digital compressing : Including television camera)
Patent 6178290: Water filter device having a collecting pot and a heating element
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Tank or container type liquid heater : Portable container or tank : Plural compartments : Heating element formed as coating on radiating panel surface)
Patent 6178291: Demand anticipation control system for a high efficiency ultra-pure fluid heater
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Externally heated line connected section : Hand-held discharge member)
Patent 6178292: Core unit of heat exchanger having electric heater
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Heated line section with heating element internal of flow path : Block forms flow path)
Patent 6178293: Method and an apparatus for improving heat transfer
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : With heat exchange fluid : Block forms flow path)
Patent 6178294: Photographing unit for a microscope
(PHOTOGRAPHY : EYE TRACKING : Including film processing tank)
Patent 6178295: Lens movement control device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH EXPOSURE OBJECTIVE FOCUSING MEANS, FOCUSING AID, OR RANGEFINDING MEANS : Manually selected preset focus position or range : With mechanical rangefinder)
Patent 6178296: Camera and camera system
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH OBJECT ILLUMINATION FOR EXPOSURE : Having preexposure illumination : Including focusing screen)
Patent 6178297: Camera with laser view framing function
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA COMBINED WITH OR CONVERTIBLE TO DIVERSE ART DEVICE : With light beam projector for delineating field of view : Having release actuator on support)
Patent 6178298: Image forming management apparatus that manages the number of image formations by image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : MACHINE OPERATION : Accounting : Reference signal (e.g., pulse train))
Patent 6178299: Method of controlling power supply to heat source of printer and apparatus therefor
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : MACHINE OPERATION : Having power supply : Having mode change)
Patent 6178300: Photoreceptor web grounding structure of liquid electrophotographic printer
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : MACHINE OPERATION : Electrical connection : Supplying power to charger)
Patent 6178301: Cleaning apparatus for cleaning an image carrier, process cartridge having a cleaning apparatus for removing remaining developer on an image carrier,
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : INTERNAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT : Particle or contaminant control : Photoconductive member)
Patent 6178302: Developer container seal, developer container, developing apparatus, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : INTERNAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT : Particle or contaminant control : Seal : Developer seal : Toner cartridge : Optical detector)
Patent 6178303: Contact depth controlling roller mechanism
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Applicator speed : Bias voltage)
Patent 6178304: Image forming apparatus and ink solidifying method in image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Liquid development : Drying (e.g., warming, heating) : Fountain)
Patent 6178305: Toner cartridge installation structure for electrophotographic machine
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Supplying new toner : Cartridge : Optical detector)
Patent 6178306: Developer bearing body electroless plated on blasted surface using spherical particles, production method therefor and developing apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Application member : Magnetic brush : Sleeve : Having stationary magnet)
Patent 6178307: Attraction member and image forming apparatus using the same
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Transfer : Color : Copy medium carrier (e.g., drum or belt) : Having electrode)
Patent 6178308: Paper based intermedium for providing interactive educational services
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Response of plural examinees communicated to monitor or recorder by electrical signals : Correct answer hidden until examinee moves element)
Patent 6178309: Electronic device having an AGC loop
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Plural receivers : With output combining : With control (e.g., automatic gain control) : Waveguide)
Patent 6178310: Transmitting and receiving antenna voltage standing wave ratios measuring circuit of base station in mobile communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Having measuring, testing, or monitoring of system or part : Anti-multipath)
Patent 6178311: Method and apparatus for isolating high frequency signals in a printed circuit board
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : With transmitter-receiver switching or interaction prevention : Synthesizer)
Patent 6178312: Mechanism for automatically tuning transceiver frequency synthesizer to frequency of transmit/receiver filter
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Amplitude modulation : Vestigial or single sideband or suppressed carrier : In vehicle)
Patent 6178313: Control of gain and power consumption in a power amplifier
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Power control, power supply, or bias voltage supply : Gain control : Automatically controlled)
Patent 6178314: Radio receiver with adaptive bandwidth controls at intermediate frequency and audio frequency sections
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : Band selection : Separate tuned circuits for each channel or station)
Patent 6178315: FM radio receiver
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : With antenna circuit tuning : Fine tuning)
Patent 6178316: Radio frequency modulation employing a periodic transformation system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Noise or interference elimination : With coupling to a stage of the receiver)
Patent 6178317: System and method for mitigating intermittent interruptions in an audio radio broadcast system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Noise or interference elimination : With coupling to a stage of the receiver)
Patent 6178318: Shielding housing and a method of producing a shielding housing
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Noise or interference elimination : By shielding : Filter or rectification in power supply energized by fluctuating or a.c. source)
Patent 6178319: Microwave mixing circuit and down-converter
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Frequency modifying or conversion : Particular frequency conversion structure or circuitry : In a single envelope or with common active element (e.g., autodyne))
Patent 6178320: Radio receiver with a double-balanced mixer circuit having signal damping elements
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Frequency modifying or conversion : Particular frequency conversion structure or circuitry : Including distributed electrical parameter structure : With balanced mixer : Voltage control of oscillator)
Patent 6178321: Telephone system comprising a base station and at least one handset, method implemented in such a system, subscriber station and base station suitable
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Over power line)
Patent 6178322: Message waiting notification using ANSI-41 network messaging protocols
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Message storage or retrieval : Having message notification : At remote station)
Patent 6178323: System and method for determining a tentative master of a radio conference system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Special service : Call conferencing : Format conversion (e.g., text, audio, etc.))
Patent 6178324: Method of adapting the operation of a subscriber identity module to one or more interfaces of a mobile radiocommunications terminal, a corresponding
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.) : Card control element : Waveguide)
Patent 6178325: Communication device having position registration in a multiple services communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Roaming : Ground station control)
Patent 6178326: Cell selection influenced by stored data and mobile station using same
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Mobile assisted or initiated : Based on priority)
Patent 6178327: Method and apparatus for providing fault tolerance in frequency reuse wireless communication systems
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Call routing (e.g., to prevent backhaul, routing efficiency, least cost, or alternate routing) : Between macro and micro cells)
Patent 6178328: Method and system for solving cellular communications frequency planning problem
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Including cell planning or layout : Frequency reuse scheme : Based on priority)
Patent 6178329: Method and apparatus for dynamic channel allocation for wireless communications using channel occupancy data
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Channel allocation : Dynamic allocation : Based on priority)
Patent 6178330: Point-multipoint radio transmission system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Channel allocation : Dynamic allocation : Based on service quality (e.g., bandwidth, etc.) :)
Patent 6178331: System and process for allowing wireless messaging
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Auxiliary data signaling (e.g., short message service (SMS)) : Channel selection or allocation)
Patent 6178332: Radio with halting apparatus and method
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Based on service quality (e.g., bandwidth, etc.))
Patent 6178333: System and method providing delays for CDMA nulling
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Simulcast system :)
Patent 6178334: Cellular/PCS network with distributed-RF base station
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Simulcast system :)
Patent 6178335: Wireless communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.) : Card control element : Waveguide)
Patent 6178336: Subscriber identity module for a mobile telecommunications terminal, and a mobile telecommunications terminal
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.) : Card control element : Waveguide)
Patent 6178337: Wireless telecommunications system utilizing CDMA radio frequency signal modulation in conjuction with the GSM A-interface telecommunications
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Base station detail : Smart cable)
Patent 6178338: Communication terminal apparatus and method for selecting options using a dial shuttle
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Having display : Having specific antenna arrangement)
Patent 6178339: Wireless communication filter operating at low temperature
(SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY: APPARATUS, MATERIAL, PROCESS : HIGH TEMPERATURE (TC GREATER THAN 30 K) DEVICES, SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, COM- PONENTS, OR STOCK, OR PROCESSES OF USING : High frequency waveguides, resonators, electrical networks, or other devices of the waveguide type (e.g., phase shifters, cavity filters, etc.) : Superconducting transistor (e.g., Josephson transistor, etc.))
Patent 6178340: Three-dimensional infrared imager for subcutaneous puncture and study of vascular network
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom :)
Patent 6178341: Color measurement system with color index for skin, teeth, hair and material substances
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom :)
Patent 6178342: Surface perfusion pressure monitoring system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Using fluorescent emission determination)
Patent 6178343: Pulse rate and heart rate coincidence detection for pulse oximetry
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter :)
Patent 6178344: Reconfigurable array for positioning medical sensors
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))
Patent 6178345: Method for detecting the exact contour of targeted treatment areas, in particular, the external contour
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : With tomographic imaging obtained from electromagnetic wave : Including any system component contacting (internal or external) or conforming to body or body part)
Patent 6178346: Infrared endoscopic imaging in a liquid with suspended particles: method and apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Infrared radiation : Structure of transducer or probe assembly)
Patent 6178347: Apparatus for frequency analysis of atrial fibrillation
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Detecting arrhythmia : Tachycardia or fibrillation detected : Repeating pressurization cycle)
Patent 6178348: Method and apparatus for maintenance of pierced orifices
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : With tubular injection means inserted into body : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)
Patent 6178349: Drug delivery neural stimulation device for treatment of cardiovascular disorders
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Combined with nonelectrical therapy :)
Patent 6178350: Prioritized rule based method and apparatus for diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Combined cardioverting/defibrillating and pacing :)
Patent 6178351: Atrial sensing and multiple site stimulation as intervention means for atrial fibrillation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)
Patent 6178352: Method of blood pressure moderation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Hypertension treating : Incontinence control)
Patent 6178353: Laminated magnet keeper for implant device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Energy source outside generator body : Producing aural effects by stimulation)
Patent 6178354: Internal mechanism for displacing a slidable electrode
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Hand or foot)
Patent 6178355: Intracardiac defibrillation leads
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 6178356: Coronary venous lead having fixation mechanism
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : With anchor means : Retractable tines or hooks :)
Patent 6178357: Electrode pad system and defibrillator electrode pad that reduces the risk of peripheral shock
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Applying electrical energy to the heart through intact skin (e.g., defibrillator paddle-type) : Overlying eye)
Patent 6178358: Three-dimensional virtual view wheel alignment display system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Sequential or selective : State of condition or parameter (e.g., on/off) : Time responsive (duration) : Clock-calendar (e.g., time of day) :)
Patent 6178359: Instrument with installation-evident accessory modules
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Having identification controlled manufacturing operation)
Patent 6178360: Methods and apparatus for determining optimum exposure threshold for a given photolithographic model
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Integrated circuit production or semiconductor fabrication : Rapid prototyping (e.g., layer-by-layer, material deposition))
Patent 6178361: Automatic modular wafer substrate handling device
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Particular manufactured product or operation)
Patent 6178362: Energy management system and method
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Electrical power generation or distribution system : Power allocation management (e.g., load adding/shedding) : Abnormal phase, waveform, or polarity condition)
Patent 6178363: Inertially augmented GPS landing system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Aeronautical vehicle : With indication or control of landing : Spacecraft or satellite)
Patent 6178364: Method of controlling a retractable stairway assembly
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : With data recording device)
Patent 6178365: Steering control system for vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Steering control : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))
Patent 6178366: Method/system for initiating automatic upshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Transmission control : Vehicle equipment position control (e.g., seat, mirror, door, window, headrest, or headlamp))
Patent 6178367: Brake system for a motor-driven vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Adaptive control)
Patent 6178368: Roll control device of vehicles with tracing of turning course
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Adaptive control)
Patent 6178369: Method and regulating system for applying defined actuating forces
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Adaptive control)
Patent 6178370: Deceleration based antiskid brake contoller with adaptive deceleration threshold
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Antiskid, antilock, or brake slip control : Responsive to faulty sensor)
Patent 6178371: Vehicle speed control system and method
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Vehicle speed control (e.g., cruise control) : Fail-safe system)
Patent 6178372: Motor vehicle drive system controller and automatic drive controller
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration : Vehicle speed control (e.g., cruise control) : Fail-safe system : By transmission shifting control)
Patent 6178373: Engine control method using real-time engine system model
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : With indicator or control of power plant (e.g., performance) : Internal-combustion engine : Digital or programmed data processor : Control of air/fuel ratio or fuel injection : Controlling fuel quantity :)
Patent 6178374: Method and device for transmitting data on traffic assessment
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Traffic analysis or control of surface vehicle : Internal-combustion engine)
Patent 6178375: Method and device for determining the inertial position of a vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Determining balance or center of gravity (e.g., load distribution of vehicle) : With course diversion)
Patent 6178376: Method and arrangement for recording and using geographic data
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determining balance or center of gravity (e.g., load distribution of vehicle))
Patent 6178377: Positional information providing system and apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determining balance or center of gravity (e.g., load distribution of vehicle))
Patent 6178378: Method for operating a navigation system for motor vehicles
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determination of travel data based on the start point and destination point : Route pre-planning : Digital or programmed data processor)
Patent 6178379: Method and apparatus of monitoring a navigation system using deviation signals from navigation sensors
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determination of along-track or cross-track deviations : Great circle route)
Patent 6178380: Street identification for a map zoom of a navigation system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : For use in a map data base system : Having variable map scale : Route correction, modification, or verification)
Patent 6178381: Method of geophysical exploration
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Earth science : Seismology : Velocity of seismic wave : Fluid flow investigation)
Patent 6178382: Methods for analysis of large sets of multiparameter data
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Biological or biochemical : Cell count or shape or size analysis (e.g., blood cell) : Velocity of seismic wave)
Patent 6178383: On-line sampling and image analyzer for determining solid content in a fluid media
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Chemical analysis : Quantitative determination (e.g., mass, concentration, density) : Liquid mixture (e.g., solid-liquid, liquid-liquid) : Fluid flow investigation)
Patent 6178384: Method and apparatus for selecting a molecule based on conformational free energy
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Chemical analysis : Molecular structure or composition determination : By particle count)
Patent 6178385: Method and apparatus for checking the wrapping state of a roll
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Mechanical measurement system : Force or torque measurement : Radiant energy (e.g., X-ray, infrared, laser))
Patent 6178386: Method and apparatus for fault detection
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Mechanical measurement system : Vibration detection : Liquid level or volume determination)
Patent 6178387: Method for the determination of peaks in a discrete signal
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Waveform analysis : Including related electrical parameter)
Patent 6178388: Method and apparatus for calibrating a resistive ladder switching matrix
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Circuit tuning (e.g., potentiometer, amplifier) : Tare weight adjusted)
Patent 6178389: Method of determining the measuring uncertainty of a coordinate measuring device
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Orientation or position : 3D position : Specific mathematical operation performed)
Patent 6178390: Method for controlling thicknesses of layers formed by deposition equipment for fabricating semiconductor devices
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Dimensional determination : Thickness or width : Center of gravity)
Patent 6178391: Method for partitioning an integrated ground air traffic management communications system
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : STRUCTURAL DESIGN :)
Patent 6178392: Method for combining the computer models of two surfaces in 3-D space
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING NONELECTRICAL DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Mechanical :)
Patent 6178393: Pump station control system and method
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING NONELECTRICAL DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Fluid : Well or reservoir :)
Patent 6178394: Protocol checking for concurrent systems
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Event-driven : Including logic)
Patent 6178395: Systems and processes for data acquisition of location of a range of response time
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Software program (i.e., performance prediction) : Including logic)
Patent 6178396: Word/phrase classification processing method and apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : LINGUISTICS :)
Patent 6178397: System and method for using a correspondence table to compress a pronunciation guide
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : LINGUISTICS :)
Patent 6178398: Method, device and system for noise-tolerant language understanding
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Neural network : Post-transmission)
Patent 6178399: Time series signal recognition with signal variation proof learning
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Detect speech in noise : Post-transmission)
Patent 6178400: Method and apparatus for normalizing speech to facilitate a telephone call
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Normalizing : Post-transmission)
Patent 6178401: Method for reducing search complexity in a speech recognition system
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Word recognition : Specialized models : Cross-correlation)
Patent 6178402: Method, apparatus and system for generating acoustic parameters in a text-to-speech system using a neural network
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