Patents 6249204 - 6249456

 

 

Patent 6249204: Apparatus and method for continuous magnetic core winding of electrical transformers and inductors
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : WITH SUPPORTING AND/OR SPACING MEANS BETWEEN COIL AND CORE : Preformed insulation between coil and core (e.g., spool) : Coils of different windings interposed)

Patent 6249205: Surface mount inductor with flux gap and related fabrication methods
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : COIL OR COIL TURN SUPPORTS OR SPACERS : Printed circuit-type coil : Coils of different windings interposed)

Patent 6249206: Laminated ferrite chip inductor array
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : COIL OR COIL TURN SUPPORTS OR SPACERS : Printed circuit-type coil : Coils of different windings interposed)

Patent 6249207: Surface-mount air-core coil, electronic component having the same, and communication apparatus having the same
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : COIL OR COIL TURN SUPPORTS OR SPACERS : Coil turns cemented to support or embedded in plastic : Coils of different windings interposed)

Patent 6249208: Chip inductance
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : WITH CORE CLAMPS, WEDGES OR FASTENERS : Coil on a preformed suport or mount)

Patent 6249209: Switch structure having a current overloading protection mechanism
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : With bimetallic elements (i.e., motion takes place in a plane at right angles to its major axis) : With manual or other mechanical contact controlling means : With common structural elements (e.g., fuse provides support or element of spark gap structure))

Patent 6249210: Switch having an insulating support
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Expansible or vaporizable fluid actuated : With auxiliary heater : Combined with capillary tube or bore)

Patent 6249211: Temperature-dependent switch having a current transfer member
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : With bimetallic element : With auxiliary heating means : With position adjusting means)

Patent 6249212: Universal electronic identification tag
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Interrogation response : Interrogation signal detail : Power up : Audible)

Patent 6249213: Method for transmitting information over an alternating current power line through a plurality of frequency orthogonal subchannels
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Signal over power line : Separate diverse device deactivated by timer)

Patent 6249214: Image processing apparatus, image processing method, navigation apparatus, program storage device and computer data signal embodied in carrier wave
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Prerecorded message describes position)

Patent 6249215: Method for shutting down a vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of burglary or unauthorized use : Including immobilization : User activated (e.g., car-jacking, etc.) : Off course, route re-search)

Patent 6249216: Vehicle security system including adaptor for data communications bus and related methods
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of burglary or unauthorized use : Remote control : Programmable : Off course, route re-search)

Patent 6249217: Method for retrieving vehicular collateral
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of burglary or unauthorized use : Remote alarm : Using GPS (i.e., location) : Off course, route re-search)

Patent 6249218: Vented remote radar detector
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of relative distance from an obstacle : Including keyless entry)

Patent 6249219: Severe braking warning system for vehicles
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : External alarm or indicator of movement : Acceleration or deceleration : With particular display means)

Patent 6249220: Detected information display system in fire detecting system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular system function (e.g., temperature compensation, calibration) : Alarm system supervision : Threshold or window (e.g., of analog electrical level) : Vertical axis)

Patent 6249221: Emergency detector door illumination escape system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular coupling link : Radio : Including remote residential device : Tracking location (e.g., GPS, etc.))

Patent 6249222: Method and apparatus for generating color based alerting signals
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Radio)

Patent 6249223: Modular alarm system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Radio)

Patent 6249224: Latch integrated, tamper resistant, electro-magnetic alarm switch
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Door or window movement : Specified sensor : Programmable)

Patent 6249225: Auxiliary alert process and system thereof for alarm system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Door or window movement : Plural doors or windows : Inertia-type sensor (e.g., mercury or pendulum switch))

Patent 6249226: Network printer document interface using electronic tags
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))

Patent 6249227: RFID integrated in electronic assets
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))

Patent 6249228: Vehicle occupant protection device and system having an anti-theft, anti-tamper feature
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified processing arrangement for detected signal : Fence)

Patent 6249229: Electronic article security system employing variable time shifts
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified processing arrangement for detected signal : Fence)

Patent 6249230: Ground fault location system and ground fault detector therefor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Condition of electrical apparatus : Undesired circuit ground or short : Thermal or magnetic current sensors)

Patent 6249231: Radio paging receiver with message displaying function and method of controlling the same
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Message presentation : Storing or retrieving message (e.g., received message database handling) : News information provider (e.g., sports, weather, etc.))

Patent 6249232: Inter-vehicular communication method
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : EXTERNAL CONDITION VEHICLE-MOUNTED INDICATOR OR ALARM : Transmitter in another vehicle (e.g., emergency vehicle) : With discharge device (e.g., CRT))

Patent 6249233: Vehicle parking system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE PARKING INDICATORS : Pivoted)

Patent 6249234: Position detector
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Actuated by physical projection)

Patent 6249235: Sampling frequency conversion apparatus and fractional frequency dividing apparatus for sampling frequency
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : SAMPLE AND HOLD : Having variable sampling rate : Digital signal to analog resolver or synchro signal)

Patent 6249236: Low power seismic device interface and system for capturing seismic signals
(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 6249237: System and method for bandpass shaping in an oversampling converter
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 6249238: Sigma-delta modulator and method for suppressing a quantization error in a sigma-delta modulator
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 6249239: Potentiometric DAC having improved ratiometric output voltage stability
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Using ladder network : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 6249240: Switched-capacitor circuitry with reduced loading upon reference voltages
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Using charge transfer devices (e.g., charge coupled devices, charge transfer by switched capacitances) : Input signal compared with nonlinear ramp)

Patent 6249241: Marine vessel traffic system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : SHIP COLLISION AVOIDANCE : Secondary Surveilance Radar (SSR) or Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS))

Patent 6249242: High-frequency transmitter-receiver apparatus for such an application as vehicle-onboard radar system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RETURN SIGNAL CONTROLS EXTERNAL DEVICE : Radar mounted on and controls land vehicle : With terrain avoidance or alarm)

Patent 6249243: Radar apparatus for use on vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RETURN SIGNAL CONTROLS EXTERNAL DEVICE : Radar mounted on and controls land vehicle : With terrain avoidance or alarm)

Patent 6249244: Apparatus for the determination of the fill state of material in a container
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING DISTANCE : Material level within container : FM type)

Patent 6249245: GPS and cellular system interworking
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : With accuracy enhancing : Using differential correction :)

Patent 6249246: Location sensor having a satellite receiver for position determination
(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) : Combined with secondary navigation system (i.e., LORAN, gyroscope, inertial, dead reckoning, etc.) :)

Patent 6249247: Beam antenna direction measuring method, direction measuring device and antenna direction controller
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including antenna orientation : With satellite signal correction)

Patent 6249248: Radio wave visualizing method and apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including antenna pattern plotting : With satellite signal correction)

Patent 6249249: Active array antenna system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a steerable array : With electronic scanning : Eliptical)

Patent 6249250: Adaptive variable directional antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a steerable array : With electronic scanning : Controlled : Satellite selection (i.e., tracking or acquisition))

Patent 6249251: Hardware-efficient demodulator for CDMA adaptive antenna array systems
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Utilizing correlation techniques : Including a computer)

Patent 6249252: Wireless location using multiple location estimators
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Position indicating (e.g., triangulation) : Direction-finding receiver only)

Patent 6249253: Mobile radiotelephone determination using time of arrival of GPS and pilot signals
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Position indicating (e.g., triangulation) : Having plural transmitters or receivers : Having traffic control)

Patent 6249254: Flat panel antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 6249255: Antenna assembly, and associated method, having parasitic element for altering antenna pattern characteristics
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6249256: Radiation shielding and range extending antenna assembly
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6249257: Switched, dual helical, retractable, dual band antenna for cellular communications
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 6249258: Transponder arrangement
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Including magnetic material : Loop type : With main and subreflector (Casse-grain type))

Patent 6249259: Downhole magnetic dipole antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Including magnetic material : Loop type : With main and subreflector (Casse-grain type))

Patent 6249260: T-top antenna for omni-directional horizontally-polarized operation
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Balanced doublet - centerfed (e.g., dipole) : Sheet or wing type : With main and subreflector (Casse-grain type))

Patent 6249261: Polymer, composite, direction-finding antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Balanced doublet - centerfed (e.g., dipole) : Three or more collinear units form doublet : Plural groups (e.g., stacked))

Patent 6249262: Switchable antenna for radio communication devices
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Spiral or helical type : Antenna on bracket)

Patent 6249263: Article-information display system using electronically controlled tags
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : Controlling the condition of display elements)

Patent 6249264: Surface discharge type plasma display panel with intersecting barrier ribs
(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 6249265: Intraframe time-division multiplexing type display device and a method of displaying gray-scales in an intraframe time-division multiplexing type
(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) : Intensity control : Specified plasma coupling path)

Patent 6249266: Fluorescent display device and process for manufacturing 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) : Cathodolulminescent type : Vacuum fluorescent : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 6249267: Display apparatus having heat dissipation
(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 6249268: Image display apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Gray scale capability (e.g., halftone) : Including transformer)

Patent 6249269: Analog pixel drive circuit for an electro-optical material-based display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Ferroelectric liquid crystal elements : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6249270: Liquid crystal display device, drive circuit for liquid crystal display device, and method for driving liquid crystal display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 6249271: Retroreflective electrophoretic displays and materials for making 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 : Particle suspensions (e.g., electrophoretic) : Input/output liquid crystal display panel)

Patent 6249272: Image processing method and device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color bit data modification or conversion : Using look up table : Spatial)

Patent 6249273: Method of and device for displaying characters with a border
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Character generating : Straight line)

Patent 6249274: Computer input device with inclination sensors
(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 6249275: Portable information gathering apparatus and information gathering method performed thereby
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6249276: Pen-inputted personal information terminal device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 6249277: Finger-mounted stylus for computer touch screen
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Stylus : With alignment or calibration capability (i.e., parallax problem))

Patent 6249278: Modular dynamic dialogue animated display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Addressing)

Patent 6249279: Data line drive device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Having three or more voltage levels)

Patent 6249280: Media composition system with enhanced user interface features
(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 6249281: On-demand presentation graphical user interface
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Computer supported collaborative work between plural users : Computer conferencing : End user based (e.g., preference setting))

Patent 6249282: Method and apparatus for matching registered profiles
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Computer supported collaborative work between plural users : Downloading remote executables (e.g., Java, CGI))

Patent 6249283: Using OCR to enter graphics as text into a clipboard
(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 6249284: Directional navigation system in layout managers
(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 6249285: Computer assisted mark-up and parameterization for scene analysis
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6249286: Memory efficient surface normal compression
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6249287: Method of modeling a closed surface geometry
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 6249288: Multi thread display controller
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Based on image data)

Patent 6249289: Multi-purpose high resolution distortion correction
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Affine : Hierarchy of transformations (e.g., hierarchy of global and local coordinate))

Patent 6249290: Object oriented zooming graphical user interface
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Image based (addressing))

Patent 6249291: Method and apparatus for managing internet transactions
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6249292: Technique for controlling a presentation of a computer generated object having a plurality of movable components
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 6249293: Virtual world animation using status and response for interference and time schedule
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Motion planning or control : Scaling)

Patent 6249294: 3D graphics in a single logical sreen display using multiple computer systems
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Master-slave processors : Optical detector)

Patent 6249295: Recording apparatus with self-standing recording unit and sheet supplying apparatus
(RECORDERS : RECORD RECEIVERS AND/OR DRIVING MEANS THEREFOR : Receiver, only movable during recording)

Patent 6249296: Exposure apparatus and image forming apparatus using the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Housing or mounting : Lens)

Patent 6249297: Process for continuously printing a plastic film, device for carrying out the process and printed plastic film obtained by the process
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : By electrochemical)

Patent 6249298: Signal processing device for correcting pixel density in an electrocoagulation printing apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Density control : Transfer material or recording medium)

Patent 6249299: System for printhead pixel heat compensation
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Density control : In accordance with thermal output characteristic of the recording means : Having single layer colored transfer material)

Patent 6249300: Method and apparatus for positioning a writing assembly of an image processing apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Recording means engaging or holding means : Adjustable : Using pulse width modulation)

Patent 6249301: Sublimation type color printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Record receiver driving means : Including separating means)

Patent 6249302: Thermal printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Platen or engaging means therefor : Including tensioning means)

Patent 6249303: Recording device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Housing or mounting : Including tensioning means)

Patent 6249304: Image forming apparatus and image forming method for forming color images by gray-level image forming technique
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Cathode ray device : Having developing means : Including switching means)

Patent 6249305: Color image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Multicolor : Having deflecting means)

Patent 6249306: Multi-beam drawing method using partially damaged light emitting devices and including spiral correction
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Having deflecting means)

Patent 6249307: Image forming apparatus using plural beam scanning
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Synchronization of light with medium : Including switching means)

Patent 6249308: Method of controlling peak power of a radiant energy emitting system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Specific optical structure : Including switching means)

Patent 6249309: Picture codec and teleconference terminal equipment
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Pay-per-view)

Patent 6249310: Discrete surveillance camera devices
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : Camera concealment : Traffic monitoring)

Patent 6249311: Lens assembly with incorporated memory module
(TELEVISION : RESPONSIVE TO NONVISIBLE ENERGY : Infrared : Reading meter or data printer)

Patent 6249312: Video camera having deviating means for improving resolution
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Swing driven : With image intensifier)

Patent 6249313: Electronic still-video camera, and playback apparatus therefor being capable of storing image data when the storage capacity of memory card is
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : With details of static memory for output image (e.g., for a still camera) : Detachable : Details of communication between memory and camera :)

Patent 6249314: Solid-state imaging apparatus having a solid-state imaging device and a signal processing circuit and method for driving the solid-state imaging
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Including noise or undesired signal reduction : Color TV : For single sensor type camera supplying plural color signals)

Patent 6249315: Strategy for pictorial digital image processing
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Including noise or undesired signal reduction : Shading or black spot correction : In charge coupled type sensor)

Patent 6249316: Method and system for creating a temporary group of images on a digital camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : With electronic viewfinder or display monitor : Display of multiple images (e.g., thumbnail images, etc.) : Including warning indication)

Patent 6249317: Automatic exposure control apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic control of iris, stop, or diaphragm : Based on image signal : Detection of peak or slope of image signal)

Patent 6249318: Video coding/decoding arrangement and method therefor
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)

Patent 6249319: Method and apparatus for finding a correct synchronization point within a data stream
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Locking of video or audio to reference timebase : Audio to video : Color television)

Patent 6249320: System and method for displaying major and minor channel numbers
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Receiver indicator (e.g., on screen display) : Picture in picture)

Patent 6249321: Device and method for correcting color distortion on TV receiver
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Noise or undesired signal reduction : Ghost elimination (e.g., multipath) : Complementary system (e.g., preemphasis - deemphasis))

Patent 6249322: TV receiver, method of setting reception channel, and picture display method
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Picture blanking : Including picture blanking)

Patent 6249323: White balance control
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Color balance or temperature (e.g., white balance) : By phase change of chrominance signal or subcarrier)

Patent 6249324: Transmission processing apparatus, television conference system, transmission processing method and memory medium
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Switching : Composite color signal)

Patent 6249325: Having a pattern for improving voltage difference between different pixel electrodes in which semiconductive or signal line portion is larger for a
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With supplemental capacitor : With particular dielectric mirror for spatial light modulator (i.e., SLM))

Patent 6249326: Active matrix type LCD in which a pixel electrodes width along a scanning line is three times its data line side width
(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 : With silicon photodiode, N-I-N photoconductor structure, or P-I-P photoconductor structure)

Patent 6249327: Electrooptical panel and electronic appliances
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : Transistor : Structure of transistor :)

Patent 6249328: Liquid crystal display device having red, green, and blue fluorescent lamps having a particular phosphor composition or a double tube lamp
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : Fluorescent light source : Reflector having particular shape behind light source)

Patent 6249329: Assembling and sealing large, hermetic and semi-hermetic H-tile flat panel display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in parallel (e.g., edge to edge) : Fluorescent light source)

Patent 6249330: Display device and manufacturing method
(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) : With particular non-zero angle between compensator optical axis and orientation direction)

Patent 6249331: Methods for forming an orientation layer on LCD panels
(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 6249332: Bistable nematic liquid crystal device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : With plural alignments on the same substrate : Having structure produced by rubbing under particular rubbing conditions (e.g., particular direction, rubbing force, by using named rubbing material or roller, etc.))

Patent 6249333: Liquid crystal display panel
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Having connection detail to external circuit : With driving circuit having input and output electrodes on liquid crystal substrate : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))

Patent 6249334: Image forming apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Copying both sides of original : Having document handling detection)

Patent 6249335: Photo-mask and method of exposing and projection-exposing apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6249336: Projection exposure system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6249337: Alignment mechanism and process for light exposure
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for original : Including adjustable or selective masking frame)

Patent 6249338: Laser survey instrument
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of height relative to a light plane : With moving optical elements in all viewing axes)

Patent 6249339: Method and apparatus for detecting and preventing counterfeiting
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DOCUMENT PATTERN ANALYSIS OR VERIFICATION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6249340: Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PLURAL TEST : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6249341: Imaging and analyzing parameters of small moving objects such as cells
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PLURAL TEST : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6249342: Method and apparatus for handling and testing wafers
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : Having guiding means)

Patent 6249343: Wavelength reference standard using multiple gases
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : STANDARD : Having predetermined light transmission regions (e.g., holes, aperture, multiple material articles))

Patent 6249344: Method and apparatus for sedimentation and optical examination of particles suspended in a fluid, further a cuvette for accomplishing said method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Surface standard)

Patent 6249345: Cuvette
(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 6249346: Monolithic spectrophotometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrometer : Having diffraction grating means : Prior to testing)

Patent 6249347: Method and system for high speed measuring of microscopic targets
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Focus)

Patent 6249348: Integrated spectrometer assembly and methods
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY SHADE OR COLOR : With color transmitting filter : Including multicolor filters : Including liquid filter comparison)

Patent 6249349: Microscope generating a three-dimensional representation of an object
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : With photocell detection)

Patent 6249350: Interferometer and methods for compensation of dispersion or increase in spectral resolution of such an interferometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having polarization : For dimensional measurement (e.g., thickness gap, alignment, profile))

Patent 6249351: Grazing incidence interferometer and method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Contour or profile : By wavefront detection : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 6249352: Lateral shearing interferometer system with masked interference pattern
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Contour or profile : By wavefront detection : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 6249353: Image editing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6249354: Image processing apparatus and method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6249355: System providing hybrid halftone
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6249356: Communication terminal device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Electronic mailbox : Composite image)

Patent 6249357: System and apparatus for tonal reproduction curve adjustment in a hybrid error diffusion process
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Picture size conversion : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 6249358: Method of scanning photographic film images using selectively determined system response gain calibration
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Shade correction : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 6249359: Information input device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Hand-held reader : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6249360: Image scanning device and method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Hand-held reader : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6249361: Image processing apparatus and method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 6249362: Image read apparatus, information processing apparatus, and image read system constituted therewith
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Color photography previewer : With memory for storage of conversion data)

Patent 6249363: Optical communication method, optical linking device and optical communication system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6249364: Optical wave-guide wavelength multiplexer and demultiplexer
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6249365: WDM optical communication systems with wavelength-stabilized optical selectors
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6249366: Outboard support for cantilevered air bearing stationary shaft
(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 6249367: Optical apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Including transmissive type moving element : Having moving lens :)

Patent 6249368: Light source module for 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) : Including reflective type moving element : Having moving prism)

Patent 6249369: Coupled electrochromic compounds with photostable dication oxidation states
(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 6249370: Display device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Shape or contour of light control surface altered : Amplitude modulation)

Patent 6249371: Wavelength converter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Having particular chemical composition or structure)

Patent 6249372: Fluorescent conversion filter and color display device using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Having particular chemical composition or structure)

Patent 6249373: Semiconductor optical amplifier with adjustable gain
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Particular active medium (e.g., crystal, plasma, fluid, etc.) : Semiconductor : Fault detection)

Patent 6249374: Wide field of view infrared zoom lens assembly having a constant F/number
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Lens, lens system or component : Infrared lens : Fault detection)

Patent 6249375: Optical element for traffic signs, display panels or the like
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Having ultraviolet absorbing or shielding property)

Patent 6249376: Projection screen
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROJECTION SCREEN : Unitary sheet comprising plural refracting areas : Lenticular : Rear projection screen : With Fresnel lens : Spacing of optical elements axially adjustable)

Patent 6249377: Portable screen assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROJECTION SCREEN : Roll up screen : Lenticular)

Patent 6249378: Mirror and projection type display apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By reflection or refraction (e.g., Brewster angle) : Pictures offset, transposed or have respective right or left sides adjacent)

Patent 6249379: Optical beam power controller using a tiltable birefringent plate
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By birefringent element : Oriented particles)

Patent 6249380: Image-blur correcting optical system for a viewing optical apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : IMAGE STABILIZATION : By movable refractive structure : Having plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 6249381: Illuminating method and illuminating device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : Including particles loosely housed for agitation)

Patent 6249382: Illumination optical system and projection exposure apparatus using same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : Including particles loosely housed for agitation)

Patent 6249383: Image taking optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : Including particles loosely housed for agitation)

Patent 6249384: Detection and correction of skew between a writing laser beam and lenticules in lenticular material
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By surface composed of lenticular elements : Plural lenticular plates : Serially disposed along optic axis : Cylindrical lenslets : Reversible)

Patent 6249385: Laser irradiation apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By surface composed of lenticular elements : Particular focusing or defocusing characteristic : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 6249386: Non-adjustable helmet mounted optical systems
(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.) : Serially disposed along optic axis)

Patent 6249387: Stable enhanced contrast optical system for high resolution displays
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Wavelength selective (e.g., dichroic mirror, etc.) : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6249388: Eyepiece lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Eyepiece : Having two components : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 6249389: Variable focal-length lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Other than first group moves for focusing (internal focus type) : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 6249390: Magnifying insert for a binder
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With viewed object or viewed field illumination : Magnifier : + - Arrangement)

Patent 6249391: Image-forming optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PRISM (INCLUDING MOUNT) : With reflecting surface : Plural reflecting surfaces : With ring)

Patent 6249392: Head instability detection method and apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MONITORING OR TESTING THE PROGRESS OF RECORDING : Frequency)

Patent 6249393: Disk drive having a write condition detector for suspending write operations while a transducer flying height deviates from its operating
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MONITORING OR TESTING THE PROGRESS OF RECORDING : Frequency)

Patent 6249394: Method and apparatus for providing amplitude instability data recovery for AMR/GMR heads
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MONITORING OR TESTING THE PROGRESS OF RECORDING : Frequency)

Patent 6249395: Data recovery system particularly for systems utilizing partial response maximum likelihood detection
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data clocking : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6249396: Magnetic media having partitioned and presaturated data tracks
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Data recirculation)

Patent 6249397: Device for reading and writing data on magnetic recording layer of photo film
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Signal switching : Record-reproduce :)

Patent 6249398: Class of fixed partial response targets in a PRML sampled data detection channel
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Specifics of equalizing : Between heads in alternate engagement with medium)

Patent 6249399: Methods and systems for self-servowriting including maintaining a reference level within a useable dynamic range
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Stopping or reversing)

Patent 6249400: Radiation apparatus of hard disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Environmental control (e.g., air filter, temperature control) : Plural reels)

Patent 6249401: Belt-driven data cartridge with yoke mechanism
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : Pressure element)

Patent 6249402: Magnetic head slider
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Head attachment to slider : Motorized)

Patent 6249403: Magnetic hard disk drive and process for producing the same
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Slider material : Rail material : With pivotal holder)

Patent 6249404: Head gimbal assembly with a flexible printed circuit having a serpentine substrate
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Gimbal detail : Attachment detail : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 6249405: Magnetic head including magnetoresistive element
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 6249406: Magnetoresistive sensor with a soft adjacent layer having high magnetization, high resistivity, low intrinsic anisotropy and near zero
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) : Detail of pinned film or additional film for affecting or biasing the pinned film : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6249407: Magnetoresistive device having a tantalum layer connected to a shielding layer via a layer of a body-centered cubic structure
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having tunnel junction effect : Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer)

Patent 6249408: Notebook computer and method of carrying out data transmission in any direction via a mobile infrared sensing device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES :)

Patent 6249409: Protection of a vertical MOS transistor associated with measurement cells
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Load shunting by fault responsive means (e.g., crowbar circuit) : Prime mover control)

Patent 6249410: ESD protection circuit without overstress gate-driven effect
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Load shunting by fault responsive means (e.g., crowbar circuit) : Voltage responsive : With more than two wires)

Patent 6249411: Over-voltage protection circuit and method for preventing system shutdown in a power system employing multiple power supplies
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific voltage responsive fault sensor : Overvoltage : Including P-N junction (e.g., a diode, a zener diode, or transistor) : With communication means between disconnect points)

Patent 6249412: Junction box with over-current protection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Undervoltage)

Patent 6249413: Semiconductor ESD protection circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6249414: Displacement current trigger SCR
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6249415: Surge protector and method for preventing damage from line surges
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester) : Pneumatically operated circuit breaker)

Patent 6249416: Grounding device for voltage surge protection of telecommunications equipment
(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 6249417: Electrical circuit for producing a substantially constant pulsed magnetic field for repelling rodents
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : High voltage dissipation (e.g., lightning arrester))

Patent 6249418: System for control of an electromagnetic actuator
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : Systems for magnetizing, demagnetizing, or controlling the magnetic field : Including particular drive circuit : Magnetic tape)

Patent 6249419: Control circuit for an electromagnet associated with an electric starter motor for an internal combustion engine
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Temperature indicating instrument)

Patent 6249420: Method of arranging several relay functions and a multiple relay arrangement configured in accordance with the method
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Plural relays or solenoids sequentially operated : Thermistor)

Patent 6249421: Electrostatic actuation control system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING OR CONDUCTING MEANS (E.G., CHARGING OF GASES) : Use of forces of electric charge or field : For spray production)

Patent 6249422: Capacitor module for car audio system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Encapsulated : With controlling or indicating means)

Patent 6249423: Electrolytic capacitor and multi-anodic attachment
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : Double layer electrolytic capacitor : Plural)

Patent 6249424: Monolayer capacitor element and solid electrolytic multilayer capacitor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : Solid electrolytic capacitor (e.g., dry electrolytic capacitor) : Multiple capacitors)

Patent 6249425: Wiring structure for instrument panel of vehicle
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electrical power distribution systems and devices : Distribution or control panel board : Having fuse or relay)

Patent 6249426: Portable computer having a sealed hinge clutch
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including display support : Fluid)

Patent 6249427: Wearable computer packaging configurations
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6249428: Method and apparatus for mounting a component and heat sink
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Air)

Patent 6249429: PCT bracket mounted on drive instead of PCBA
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Disk drive support : With plug-in circuit breakers)

Patent 6249430: Support for a data storage device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Disk drive support : With plug-in circuit breakers)

Patent 6249431: Desktop item
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Disk drive support : With plug-in circuit breakers)

Patent 6249432: Vibration dampening system for removable hard disk drive carriers
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Disk drive support : With plug-in circuit breakers)

Patent 6249433: Heat-dissipating device for integrated circuit package
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 6249434: Surface mounted conduction heat sink
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 6249435: Thermally efficient motor controller assembly
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : For active solid state devices : Plural)

Patent 6249436: Wire heat sink assembly and method of assembling
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : For printed circuit board : For integrated circuit)

Patent 6249437: Heat sink with offset fin profile
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : For printed circuit board : For integrated circuit)

Patent 6249438: Electrical device having a plug outlet
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : With housing or chassis : With particular conductive material or coating)

Patent 6249439: Millimeter wave multilayer assembly
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : With housing or chassis : With particular conductive material or coating)

Patent 6249440: Contact arrangement for detachably attaching an electric component, especially an integrated circuit to a printed circuit board
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Connection of components to board : With mounting pad : Having spring member : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 6249441: Support frame for electronic plug-in units
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : With housing or chassis : Plural dielectric layers)

Patent 6249442: Structure for mounting two printed circuit boards to one case
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : With housing or chassis : Specific latching or retaining device : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 6249443: Nine-phase transformer
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CASCADED OR COMBINED, DIVERSE CONVERSIONS IN WHICH THE FREQUENCY OR PHASE OR COMBINED CONVERSION IS WITHOUT INTERMEDIATE CONVERSION TO D.C. : Current and phase (e.g., D.C.-Ph1-Ph2) : Phase 1 to phase 2 to D.C. : With interphase transformer :)

Patent 6249444: Offset resonant ZVS forward converter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Single-ended, separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : For resonant-type converter : Having particular zero-switching control circuit (e.g., for quasi-resonant converter, etc.) :)

Patent 6249445: Booster including charge pumping circuit with its electric power consumption reduced and method of operating the same
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With voltage multiplication means (i.e., V out > V in) : Including semiconductor means : Thyristor inverter)

Patent 6249446: Cascadable, high efficiency charge pump circuit and related methods
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With voltage multiplication means (i.e., V out > V in) : Including semiconductor means : Thyristor inverter)

Patent 6249447: System and method for determining output current and converter employing the same
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For inverter : With transistor control means in the line circuit : Saturable reactor (e.g., magnetic amplifier))

Patent 6249448: Electronic power device and electronic power assembly comprising such a device
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With conductive support mounting : 110/220 Volts A.C. in, constant 110 Volts D.C. out)

Patent 6249449: Hierarchical encoder including timing and data detection devices for a content addressable memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 6249450: Semiconductor memory with built-in cache
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 6249451: Data line connections with twisting scheme technical field
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 6249452: Semiconductor device having offset twisted bit lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS : Magnetic : Crossover : Flash)

Patent 6249453: Voltage controlled spintronic devices for logic applications
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Relay)

Patent 6249454: Split-gate flash cell for virtual ground architecture
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Logic connection (e.g., NAND string))

Patent 6249455: Multi-step pulse generating circuit for flash memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Multiple pulses (e.g., ramp) : Weak inversion injection)

Patent 6249456: Secured EEPROM memory comprising means for the detection of erasure by ultraviolet radiation
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Reference signal (e.g., dummy cell) : Weak inversion injection)

 

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