Patents 6188310 - 6188563

 

 

Patent 6188310: Natural frequency measurement of magnetic markers
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Interrogation response : Plural part (e.g., digit) or repetitions)

Patent 6188311: Maternity and life time tracking apparatus and method of use
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Timer control : Reminder device with built-in timer : With independent manual controller)

Patent 6188312: Apparatus and method to stimulate a sleepy driver
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Plural (e.g., concurrent auxiliary) single indications (e.g., light flashes when bell rings) : Bowling)

Patent 6188313: Device for generating sound
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : AUDIBLE INDICATION : Electronic : With sound transducer details : Gravity operated drop annunciator)

Patent 6188314: Energy distribution and communication system and method utilizing a communication message frame for a multi-device vehicle occupant protection
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Curb)

Patent 6188315: Situational feature suppression system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Curb)

Patent 6188316: Vehicle dynamic control system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Speed of vehicle, engine, or power train : Accessory (e.g., speaker, radio face plate, etc.))

Patent 6188317: Multifunctional safety warning device for vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : External alarm or indicator of movement : Turning or steering : With particular display means)

Patent 6188318: Dual-technology intrusion detector with pet immunity
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Door or window movement : Specified sensor : Sensing of electromagnetic energy (e.g., light, infrared, or microwave) :)

Patent 6188319: Intruder detector system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Disturbance of electromagnetic waves : Light : Beam : Laser :)

Patent 6188320: Article identification and surveillance tag having-article-engaging loop
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified device housing or attachment means : Having means locking device to article : Laser)

Patent 6188321: Monitoring circuit for a supply voltage
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Electrical characteristic : Voltage : Electrical socket)

Patent 6188322: Method for sensing electrical current
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Electrical characteristic : Current : Undervoltage)

Patent 6188323: Wafer mapping system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Workpiece : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6188324: Shoelace warning system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Position responsive : Connected or disconnected : Conveyor belt)

Patent 6188325: Long distance remote control
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Pulse responsive actuation : Serial : Radio link : Counting chain)

Patent 6188326: Vehicle control system including token verification and code reset features
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Pulse responsive actuation : Serial : Radio link : Counting chain)

Patent 6188327: Subsea electronic tagging and monitoring systems
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : WELLBORE TELEMETERING OR CONTROL (E.G., SUBSURFACE TOOL GUIDANCE, DATA TRANSFER, ETC.) : Including detail of subsurface signal storage (e.g., memory, recorder, register, etc.) : Control of drill bit or apparatus (e.g., steering, speed, etc.))

Patent 6188328: Vehicle parking device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE PARKING INDICATORS : Pivoted)

Patent 6188329: Integrated traffic light violation citation generation and court date scheduling system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 6188330: Windshear detection system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : AIRCRAFT ALARM OR INDICATING SYSTEMS : Flight alarm : Particular energy guide source (e.g., sound, electric field, radio))

Patent 6188331: Tactile sensor and method for determining a shear force and slip with such a tactile sensor
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : Pressure sensitive actuation : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6188332: Apparatus for magnetically transfering control information from a rotary knob
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : With rotary dial : Pressure sensitive actuation)

Patent 6188333: LZW data compression apparatus and method using look-ahead mathematical run processing
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Adaptive coding : Pressure sensitive actuation)

Patent 6188334: Z-coder: fast adaptive binary arithmetic coder
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Adaptive coding : Pressure sensitive actuation)

Patent 6188335: Method and apparatus having cascaded decoding for multiple runlength-limited channel codes
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 6188336: 7/13 channel coding and decoding method using RLL(2,25) code
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 6188337: Low disparity coding method for digital data
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 6188338: Coding apparatus, decoding apparatus and methods applied thereto
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from number of pulses : To or from Huffman codes : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6188339: Differential multiplexer and differential logic circuit
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Parallel to serial : Binary to Gray)

Patent 6188340: Sensor adjusting circuit
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERSION FOLLOWED BY DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION : To or from code based on probability)

Patent 6188341: Encoder interpolation circuit which corrects an interpolation angle between a received sine-wave encoder signal and a cosine-wave encoder signal
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : PHASE OR TIME OF PHASE CHANGE : Synchro or resolver signal : Analog resolver or synchro signal to digital signal : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6188342: Photonic A/D converter using parallel synchronous quantization of optical signals
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Using optical device, (e.g., fiber optics, cathode ray tubes) : Field effect transistor)

Patent 6188343: Method and structure for providing a digitally controlled voltage gain amplifier with non-linear gain adjustments
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Nonlinear : Field effect transistor)

Patent 6188344: Signal processors
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 6188345: High speed delta-sigma A/D converter using a quantized USM negative feedback loop
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 6188346: Analog-to-digital conversion device
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Coarse and fine conversions : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6188347: Analog-to-digital conversion system and method with reduced sparkle codes
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Analog input compared with static reference : Parallel type :)

Patent 6188348: Radar ice sounder with parallel doppler processing
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : TRANSMISSION THROUGH MEDIA OTHER THAN AIR OR FREE SPACE : Detection of surveilance)

Patent 6188349: Frequency adjusting arrangement
(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 6188350: Method for the probabilistic estimation of noisy measurements
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING VELOCITY : Receiver)

Patent 6188351: Method for improving signal acquistion in a global positioning system receiver
(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) : Satellite selection (i.e., tracking or acquisition) :)

Patent 6188352: Signal processing method utilizing an eigenvector corresponding to the maximum eigenvalue of an autocorrelation matrix of received signals for an
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Utilizing correlation techniques : Including a computer)

Patent 6188353: Interbuilding and urban canyon extension solution for global positioning systems
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : With transmisson of bearing or position determinative signals : Mixing each antenna channel signal)

Patent 6188354: Method and apparatus for determining the location of a remote station in a CDMA communication network
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : With transmisson of bearing or position determinative signals : Iso-chronic type : Satellite selection (i.e., tracking or acquisition))

Patent 6188355: Wireless six-degree-of-freedom locator
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : Direction-finding receiver only : Having a coil or loop type antenna : Unequal distance between at least three antennas)

Patent 6188356: Radio monitoring method and apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Position indicating (e.g., triangulation) : By computer : Having a moving antenna)

Patent 6188357: System and method for mitigating static carrier-phase multipath effects
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Position indicating (e.g., triangulation) : Having plural transmitters or receivers : Plural receivers only : Unequal distance between at least three antennas)

Patent 6188358: Antenna signal conduit for different temperature and pressure environments
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS :)

Patent 6188360: Radio-frequency radiation source, radio frequency radiation source array, antenna module, and radio equipment
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6188361: Active antenna panel of multilayer structure
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6188362: Portable receiver
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6188363: Antenna hold device
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6188364: Matched antenna device and a portable radio communication device including a matched antenna device
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6188365: Testing device and method
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Measuring signal energy :)

Patent 6188366: Monopole antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With lumped reactance filter in active antenna : Light)

Patent 6188367: Device for positioning an antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With means for moving directive antenna for scanning, sweeping or orienting : Rotary or rotary oscillatory motion : In different planes :)

Patent 6188368: Slot antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Slot type : Rotary or rotary oscillatory motion)

Patent 6188369: Tunable slot antenna with capacitively coupled slot island conductor for precise impedance adjustment
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Slot type : Rotary or rotary oscillatory motion)

Patent 6188370: Grid antennas and methods with efficient grid spacing
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Antenna with parasitic reflector : Parabolic-type reflector with active antenna at focus : Including a screening reflector)

Patent 6188371: Low-profile adjustable-band antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Loop type : Balanced coupling network to balanced antenna)

Patent 6188372: Antenna with molded integral polarity plate
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With support for antenna, reflector or director : Adjustable or collapsible support : Pivoted or rotatable : Quarter-wave transformer)

Patent 6188373: System and method for per beam elevation scanning
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Plural antennas : Antenna on bracket)

Patent 6188374: Plasma display panel and driving apparatus therefor
(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 6188375: Pixel drive circuit and method for active matrix electroluminescent 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) : Electroluminescent : Field emissive (e.g., FED, Spindt, microtip, etc.))

Patent 6188376: System for displaying the value of a 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) : Solid body light emitter (e.g., LED) : Optical addressing (e.g., photodetection))

Patent 6188377: Internal row sequencer for reducing bandwidth and peak current requirements in a display driver circuit
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Ferroelectric liquid crystal elements)

Patent 6188378: Display apparatus, display system, and display control method for display 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) : Data signal compensation in response to temperature : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 6188379: Color display system and method of 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) : Backlight control : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 6188380: Photodetector of liquid crystal display and luminance control device using 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) : Backlight control : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 6188381: Modular parallel-pipelined vision system for real-time video processing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)

Patent 6188382: Image display apparatus with improved image portion
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Image based (addressing) : By integer multiples : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 6188383: Method, apparatus and computer program for image resolution conversion
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Space transformation)

Patent 6188384: Reacting to unusual waveforms
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Real-time waveform display : Image based (addressing))

Patent 6188385: Method and apparatus for displaying images such as text
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Anti-aliasing or image smoothing : Pixel fragment : Change in number of bits for a designated color (e.g., 4 bits to 8 bits, 8 bits to 4 bits))

Patent 6188386: Data conversion apparatus and image generation apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color selection :)

Patent 6188387: Computer input peripheral
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Temporal interpolation or processing)

Patent 6188388: Information presentation apparatus and information display apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Including orientation sensors (e.g., infrared, ultrasonic, remotely controlled) : Scaling)

Patent 6188389: Third axis input device for a computer mouse
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Mouse : Scaling)

Patent 6188390: Keyboard having third button for multimode operation
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Trackball)

Patent 6188391: Two-layer capacitive touchpad and method of making same
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6188392: Electronic pen device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Stylus : With alignment or calibration capability (i.e., parallax problem))

Patent 6188393: Scroll bar input device for mouse
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider) : CRT having tracking capability)

Patent 6188394: Method and apparatus for video graphics antialiasing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : For storing compressed data : Character memory)

Patent 6188395: Power source circuit, power source for driving a liquid crystal display, and a liquid crystal display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Having three or more voltage levels)

Patent 6188396: Synchronizing multimedia parts with reference to absolute time, relative time, and event time
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 6188397: Set-top electronics and network interface unit arrangement
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : LOCAL VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM : Multiunit or multiroom structure (e.g., home, hospital, hotel, office building, school, etc.) : Coordinating diverse devices : Seat-back terminal)

Patent 6188398: Targeting advertising using web pages with video
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : Insertion of local commercial or local program at headend or network affiliate)

Patent 6188399: Multiple theme engine graphical user interface architecture
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On screen video or audio system interface : For video segment editing or sequencing : Video parameter control)

Patent 6188400: Remote scripting of local objects
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Interwindow link or communication : On-screen link or communication (e.g., cue) : Contained object scale change)

Patent 6188401: Script-based user interface implementation defining components using a text markup language
(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 6188402: Manufacturing control station
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Help presentation : Handwritten textual input)

Patent 6188403: User-friendly graphics generator using direct manipulation
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program))

Patent 6188404: Data display apparatus and method, recording medium and data transmission apparatus and method
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program))

Patent 6188405: Methods, apparatus and data structures for providing a user interface, which exploits spatial memory, to objects
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program))

Patent 6188406: Single-item text window for scrolling lists
(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 6188407: Reconfigurable user interface for modular patient monitor
(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) : Sub-menu structure : Imitating real life object)

Patent 6188408: Methods and apparatus for recording and information processing, and recording method therefor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Tessellation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6188409: 3D graphics device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Texture : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 6188410: System for processing vertices from a graphics request stream
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 6188411: Closed-loop reading of index registers using wide read and narrow write for multi-threaded system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Register : Character memory)

Patent 6188412: Method and apparatus for performing setup operations in a video graphics system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Logical operations : Mask data operation : Multiple planes)

Patent 6188413: Method and device for sensing the quantity of ink remaining in an inkjet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)

Patent 6188414: Inkjet printhead with preformed substrate
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Full-line type : Movement)

Patent 6188415: Ink jet printer having a thermal actuator comprising an external coil spring
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : Nozzles)

Patent 6188416: Orifice array for high density ink jet printhead
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With piezoelectric force ejection : Layers, plates : Flow path)

Patent 6188417: Fluidic adapter for use with an inkjet print cartridge having an internal pressure regulator
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6188418: Color image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Multicolor : Registration : With carrier)

Patent 6188419: color image-forming device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Including driving circuitry)

Patent 6188420: Image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Beam generator driving means : Laminated head including charged particle generation layer)

Patent 6188421: Sealing film whose tearing guide is formed by laser processing, and toner container using the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : With medium for receiving an image or feeding means therefor : Pre or post treatment : Block driving)

Patent 6188422: Thermal printer control and computer readable medium storing thermal printing control program therein
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : By electrochemical)

Patent 6188423: Early thermal printhead failure prediction system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Having driving circuitry for recording means : Specific conductor means (e.g., electrode, conducting pattern, etc.))

Patent 6188424: Light beam scanning, image forming apparatus, and method of adjusting the image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Scan synchronization (e.g., start-of-scan, end-of-scan) : Including switching means)

Patent 6188425: Exposure device capable of reducing unevenness in quantity of light
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Specific light modulator : Including switching means)

Patent 6188426: Printer with micromirror device and exposure method therefor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Specific light modulator : Including switching means)

Patent 6188427: Illumination system having an intensity calibration system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Specific light modulator : By varying dotting density)

Patent 6188428: Transcoding video file server and methods for its use
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Server or headend : Data storage or retrieval : Conveyed in video image)

Patent 6188429: Video TTY device and method for videocommunication
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : Conferencing (e.g., loop) :)

Patent 6188430: Digital camera and ink-jet printing apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Moving reflector)

Patent 6188431: Electronic still camera and method for communication between electronic still cameras
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Remote control : Control devices : Multiplexed or other embedded control signals : Optics, lens shifting)

Patent 6188432: Information processing method and apparatus for displaying and zooming an object image and a line drawing
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Zoom : Detachable)

Patent 6188433: Method and apparatus for enhancing the dynamic range of a CCD sensor
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Accumulation or integration time responsive to light or signal intensity : Frequency separable signals)

Patent 6188434: Apparatus and method for controlling exposure in a color image pickup device
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Focus control : With zoom position detection or interrelated iris control : With dichroic layer or air gap between prism sections)

Patent 6188435: Circuit for controlling beam current in a picture tube
(TELEVISION : CATHODE-RAY TUBE DISPLAY BEAM CURRENT CONTROL : With disabling)

Patent 6188436: Video broadcast system with video data shifting
(TELEVISION : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION SYSTEM : Plural video programs in single channel : Data rate reduction : Periodic shuttering)

Patent 6188437: Deinterlacing technique
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Line doublers type (e.g., interlace to progressive IDTV type) : Specified chrominance signal)

Patent 6188438: Method of and apparatus for identifying a signal transmitting source
(TELEVISION : DIVERSE DEVICE CONTROLLED BY INFORMATION EMBEDDED IN VIDEO SIGNAL : Changing number of fields for standard conversion)

Patent 6188439: Broadcast signal receiving device and method thereof for automatically adjusting video and audio signals
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Of mechanical scan)

Patent 6188440: Image processor
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Multimode (e.g., composite, Y, C; baseband RF) : Using color subcarrier)

Patent 6188441: Detection of PN sequences accompanying VSB signal to control operating mode of QAM/VSB DTV signal receiver
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Multimode (e.g., composite, Y, C; baseband RF) : For receiving more than one format at will (e.g., NTSC/PAL) : Countdown)

Patent 6188442: Multiviewer display system for television monitors
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Simultaneously and on same screen (e.g., multiscreen) : Color processing)

Patent 6188443: Image display device and information processing apparatus arranged to convert an analog video signal into a digital video signal
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : A/D converters : Receiver indicator (e.g., on screen display))

Patent 6188444: Apparatus and methods for synthesizing foreground and background images
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Transition or edge sharpeners : For color television)

Patent 6188445: Luminance signal and chrominance signal correlation detection and separation circuit
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Chrominance-luminance signal separation : Masking (e.g., R, G, B to R`, G`, B`))

Patent 6188446: Dual diplexer combining device and television broadcast transmission system using same
(TELEVISION : TELEVISION TRANSMITTER CIRCUITRY : Digital)

Patent 6188447: Frequency diversity system
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Television receiver adapted to receive radio broadcast or in combination with radio receiver : Color television)

Patent 6188448: Fast tuning audiovisual display system
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Tuning : Color television)

Patent 6188449: Semiwide-screen television receiver
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cathode-ray tube : With distortion, alignment or focus : Color TV)

Patent 6188450: Computer CRT cover
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cabinet or chassis : Masking : Filters)

Patent 6188451: Optical rotary device and manufacturing method thereof and image display device using thereof
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Stereoscopic : For protection)

Patent 6188452: Active matrix liquid crystal display and method of manufacturing 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 6188453: Display apparatus having test elements under or bounded by the sealant
(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.) : Matrix including additional element (s) which correct or compensate for electrical fault : Two terminal nonlinear switching device (e.g., N-I-N, S-I-S, Ferroelectric, etc.))

Patent 6188454: Compensation for edge effects and cell gap variation in tiled flat-panel, liquid crystal displays
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in series : Fluorescent light source)

Patent 6188455: Liquid crystal display with two optical compensation units
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in series : For compensation of birefringence effects : Of twisted (or chiral) nematic or supertwisted nematic liquid crystal : Varistor)

Patent 6188456: Liquid crystal display and projector using the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Reflector : Opaque mask or black mask)

Patent 6188457: Multi-domain liquid crystal display having bump structures which uneven height overlaid by a vertically aligned orientation layer
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : Formed by particular technique (e.g., Langmuir Blodgett, stretching, etc.) : With particular insulating layer)

Patent 6188458: Liquid crystal display device with thick interlayer insulating film under pixel electrode
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Insulating layer : For parallel alignment)

Patent 6188459: In-plane switching type liquid crystal display devices having improved aperture ratio and methods of fabrication therefor using nonuniform
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Interdigited (comb-shaped) electrodes : For parallel alignment)

Patent 6188460: Image display panel having a backlighting structure and a single-layer pixelated aray of reflective-type spectral filtering elements where
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : WITH SPECIFIED NONCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL : Within cholesteric phase : Using reflection characteristic : Antiferroelectric)

Patent 6188461: Method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display utilizing an etching end point detection part in a non-display area of the substrate
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : NOMINAL MANUFACTURING METHODS OR POST MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OF LIQUID CRYSTAL CELL : In nematic phase)

Patent 6188462: Diffraction grating with electrically controlled periodicity
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICAL ELEMENT : Liquid crystal diffraction element : Including passive liquid crystal switch portion)

Patent 6188463: Scanner system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6188464: Exposure apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6188465: Dual depth of focus imaging system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Focus or magnification control : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6188466: Image forming apparatus and two-dimensional light-emitting element array
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Illumination systems or details : Plural lamps : Vertical optical path)

Patent 6188467: Method and apparatus for fabricating semiconductor devices
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for photosensitive paper : Including shutter, diaphragm, polarizer or filter)

Patent 6188468: Image reading-out apparatus provided with automatic document conveying apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : USING MICROCAPSULES : Sheet feeding : Of selected area or border)

Patent 6188469: Laser apparatus and method for speed measurement
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : VELOCITY OR VELOCITY/HEIGHT MEASURING : With light detector (e.g., photocell) : Vibrating or oscillating element)

Patent 6188470: Bioenergetic data collection apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)

Patent 6188471: Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PLURAL TEST : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6188472: System and method for direct measurement of alignment error in a fiber coupler
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6188473: Method and system for photodetection of photon-counting and current operation
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PHOTOMETERS : By comparison)

Patent 6188474: Optical spectroscopy sample cell
(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 6188475: In-line cell for absorption spectroscopy
(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 6188476: Determination of light absorption pathlength in a vertical-beam photometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY PARTICLE LIGHT SCATTERING : With photocell detection : Using plural photocells : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 6188477: Optical polarization sensing apparatus and method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having polarization : For dimensional measurement (e.g., thickness gap, alignment, profile))

Patent 6188478: Method and apparatus for film-thickness measurements
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Thickness : Light scanning)

Patent 6188479: Methods and apparatus for mechanically and electronically correcting presentation of entities in a fluid flow
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY MONITORING OF WEBS OR THREAD : Of containers)

Patent 6188480: Interferometric measurement of positions, position changes, and physical quantities derived therefrom
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having light beams of different frequencies (e.g., heterodyning) : Plural counter-propagating beams (e.g., non-motion Sagnac device))

Patent 6188481: Spatial interferometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having light beams of different frequencies (e.g., heterodyning) : For dimensional measurement (e.g., thickness gap, alignment, profile) : Contour or profile : Polarization)

Patent 6188482: Apparatus for electronic speckle pattern interferometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having polarization : For dimensional measurement (e.g., thickness gap, alignment, profile))

Patent 6188483: Method and apparatus for determining deformation and elongation on curved bodies
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : For dimensional measurement)

Patent 6188484: Method and apparatus for measuring angular displacement of an actuator arm relative to a reference position
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Displacement or distance : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction) : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 6188485: Disk-mount device for automatic successive testing of computer-drive disk blanks by interferometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Contour or profile : Tilt)

Patent 6188486: Printing method and printing system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6188487: Print control system and print control method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6188488: Transmission device capable of printing out transmission maintenance report
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6188489: Image forming apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 6188490: Print processing device for image data editing
(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 6188491: Printing system, printing apparatus and printing control method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6188492: Image reading apparatus
(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 6188493: Electronic blackboard device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Scanning : Thermal)

Patent 6188494: Fiber-optic transceiver for long distance data communications
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER : Specific transducer)

Patent 6188495: Optical transmission-reception apparatus
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER : Including optical fiber or waveguide : Including optical fiber or waveguide)

Patent 6188496: Wireless communication system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL REPEATER SYSTEM : Monitoring : Modulation conversion)

Patent 6188497: Duo-binary signal encoding
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Having particular modulation : Soliton)

Patent 6188498: Local control for burst mode optical transmitters
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Including compensation : Including feedback : Pulse time)

Patent 6188499: Wavelength locking method for tunable filter, wavelength locking apparatus and wavelength division multiplexing communication network using the same
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER : Including postcompensation : Specific optical elements)

Patent 6188500: Method for generating multiple scan lines in a thin scanner
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)

Patent 6188501: Apparatus and method of capturing images from alternative media types
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)

Patent 6188502: Laser pointing apparatus and on-fulcrum drive 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) : Particular mount or driver for element : Sequential frames on moving film)

Patent 6188503: Optical deflector and optical scanner
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Particular mount or driver for element : Bearing or shaft for rotary driver :)

Patent 6188504: Optical scanner
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : By moving a reflective element : Reflective element moved by deformable support : Having planar rotating reflector with rotation axis in its plane)

Patent 6188505: Color-stabilized 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 6188506: Conductive color-changing ink
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Thermo-optic : Frequency modulation)

Patent 6188507: Variable acousto-optic spectrum projector and method of operation
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave directional modulation (e.g., deflection or scanning is representative of the modulating signal) : Acousto-optic : Using single polarization)

Patent 6188508: Control signal superimposer
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Raman or Brillouin process : Third harmonic)

Patent 6188509: Simple bidirectional add/drop amplifier module based on a single multiplexer
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Bi-directional : Interferometer or interference)

Patent 6188510: Optical amplifying transmission system and optical amplifying repeater
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Pumping : With multiple systems : Adjusting input signal power)

Patent 6188511: Optical amplifier
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Particular active medium (e.g., crystal, plasma, fluid, etc.) : Semiconductor : Fault detection)

Patent 6188512: Dual titanium nitride layers for solar control
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Multilayer filter or multilayer reflector : Infrared lens)

Patent 6188513: High numerical aperture ring field projection system for extreme ultraviolet lithography
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : With curved reflective imaging element : Two or more in a series : Concave, convex combination : Adjusting input signal power)

Patent 6188514: Confocal microscope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Imaging elements movable in and out of optical axis : Variable magnification)

Patent 6188515: Variable-inclination-angle lens-barrel for microscopes and microscope system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : With rotatable adjustment : Focus adjustment)

Patent 6188516: Wide-view telescopic optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : With prism or U-shaped optical path : Equatorial mount)

Patent 6188517: Three-dimensional hybrid screen having multiple viewing sections
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROJECTION SCREEN : Curved : Movable or adjustable)

Patent 6188518: Method and apparatus for use in producing three-dimensional imagery
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : STEREOSCOPIC : With right and left channel discriminator (e.g., polarized or colored light) : Lenticular)

Patent 6188519: Bigrating light valve
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : Including particular grating characteristic : Reflection grating (e.g., retrodirective) : With single transparent coating between spheres and atmosphere)

Patent 6188520: Light polarization converter
(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 : Noncircular cross section)

Patent 6188521: Image displaying apparatus having magnification-changing 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 : Superimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.) : Including curved reflector : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 6188522: Projection lens and projector using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With field curvature shaping : Projection type : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6188523: Projection lens unit for projector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With field curvature shaping : Projection type : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6188524: Optical system for use in an image projector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With field curvature shaping : Projection type : Having less than four components : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 6188525: Variable focus lenses
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Fluid : With variable magnification : In a variable media (e.g., gas, elastomer, etc.))

Patent 6188526: Variable focus lens device having temperature fluctuation compensating feature for lens device liquid
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Fluid : With variable magnification : In a variable media (e.g., gas, elastomer, etc.))

Patent 6188527: LED array PCB with adhesive rod lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Including a nonspherical surface : Cylindrical : With macro type focusing)

Patent 6188528: Optical lens, and optical pickup and optical disc apparatus using such lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Including a nonspherical surface : Having one component : Objective for laser (e.g., optical disc, etc.) : With specific ring means)

Patent 6188529: Projecting apparatus for a high-resolution color liquid crystal projector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With light limiting or controlling means : Multiple component lenses)

Patent 6188530: Driving apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Adjustable : With axial adjustment (e.g., adjustable focus, etc.) : Electromagnetic or piezoelectric drive : Having a biconvex single element component)

Patent 6188531: System method and device for generating a temperature compensated write current during disk drive write operations
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Head amplifier circuit : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6188532: Backward compatible head and head positioning assembly for a linear digital tape drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Signal switching : Between plural stationary heads :)

Patent 6188533: Data reading method, recording medium used in the method and storage apparatus using the method
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Specifics of the amplifier)

Patent 6188534: Rotary head cleaning apparatus and method of controlling the same for use with a recording/reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Specifics of the amplifier)

Patent 6188535: Arcuate scanning tape drive with a servo mechanism responsive to servo patterns in arcuate tracks on a moving tape
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Synchronizing moving-head moving-record recorders : Recording amplifier)

Patent 6188536: Method and system for detecting the end of a tape within a magnetic tape drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Stopping or reversing : Responsive to tape tension : Constant speed)

Patent 6188537: Positioning using a position sensor and a calibrated offset between the position sensor and a reference position
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Stopping or reversing)

Patent 6188538: Retry off-track positioning table
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Rotary carrier : By memory storage of repeatable error or correction : By signal derived from transport)

Patent 6188539: Extended position error signal linearization and normalization
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Rotary carrier : By tracking signal recorded on or immediately beneath surface : Distinct servo sector : From separate track)

Patent 6188540: System, method, and device for a regenerative constant velocity park for voice coil motor
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : Plural tapes)

Patent 6188541: Magnetic recording-reproducing device
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Tape in container : Plural reels : Container mounting details : With common capstan drive)

Patent 6188542: Apparatus for loading a disk cartridge
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Loading or ejecting mechanism : Disk seating)

Patent 6188543: Thin film magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 6188544: Thin-film magnetic head with three-layer pole top structure
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 6188545: Moveable disk wiper apparatus and method
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head accessory : Nonmetallic)

Patent 6188546: Method of electrically connecting a magnetic head, a magnetic head body and a magnetic disc apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Electrical attachment of slider/head : Motorized)

Patent 6188547: Slider with pressure relief trenches
(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 6188548: Low voltage, high displacement microactuated disk drive suspension
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For adjusting head position : Disk record : Adjustment parallel to disk plane : Driver detail : Piezoelectric adjuster : Plural piezoelectric adjusters)

Patent 6188549: Magnetoresistive read/write head with high-performance gap layers
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Detail of head insulation : In horizontal head configuration)

Patent 6188550: Self-longitudinally biased magnetoresistive read transducer
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) sensor formed of a single thin film : Detail of longitudinal biasing : Using conductor)

Patent 6188551: Method of controlling compressor for refrigerator
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Motor protective condition responsive circuits : Voltage responsive)

Patent 6188552: High resistance grounding systems for oil well electrical systems
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Ground fault protection : In a polyphase system : With more than three wires : With sequentially inserted impedance)

Patent 6188553: Ground fault protection circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : By regulating source or load (e.g., generator field killed) : In a single phase system)

Patent 6188554: Protecting circuit of a charger without spark
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Impedance insertion : Current responsive)

Patent 6188555: Device for limiting alternating electric currents, in particular in the event of a short circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific quantity comparison means : Reverse energy responsive (e.g., directional) : With time delay protective means)

Patent 6188556: Two-terminal transistor PTC circuit protection devices
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Circuit interruption by thermal sensing : With thermistor : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 6188557: Surge suppressor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6188558: Internal combustion engine with rail spark plugs and rail fuel injectors
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific circuit breaker or control structure : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6188559: Line-protection device with integrated cutoff
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Pneumatically operated circuit breaker)

Patent 6188560: Multi-wire terminal block employing removable surge protector
(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 6188561: Circuit for driving the excitation coil of an electromagnetically driven reciprocating pump
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : Systems for magnetizing, demagnetizing, or controlling the magnetic field : Including particular drive circuit : Including means to establish plural distinct current levels (e.g., high, low) : By separating contacts)

Patent 6188562: Process and apparatus for drop-off recognition in a magnetically operated device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : Systems for magnetizing, demagnetizing, or controlling the magnetic field : Including particular drive circuit : Including means to establish plural distinct current levels (e.g., high, low) : By separating contacts)

Patent 6188563: Platen for semiconductor workpieces
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING OR CONDUCTING MEANS (E.G., CHARGING OF GASES) : Use of forces of electric charge or field : Pinning : Liquid type)

 

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