Patents 6256049 - 6256301

 

 

Patent 6256049: Memory management method for entering data into and reading data out of a memory device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Frame buffer : Unified memory architecture (e.g., UMA))

Patent 6256050: Ink transfer printer
(RECORDERS : MARKERS AND/OR DRIVING MEANS THEREFOR : With ink supply to marker : Card receiver)

Patent 6256051: Electrophotographic device, electrophotography, and process for preparing sheet bearing toner images
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Dot density or dot size control (e.g., halftone) : Laminated head including charged particle generation layer)

Patent 6256052: Thermal head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Specific resistance recording element type : Protective layer : Using pulse width modulation)

Patent 6256053: Thermal head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Specific resistance recording element type : Protective layer : Using pulse width modulation)

Patent 6256054: Photo receptor belt edge detection apparatus
(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 6256055: Electrophotographic printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Synchronization of light with medium : Housing or mounting)

Patent 6256056: Image input apparatus which controls charge accumulation of line sensor in association with intermittent scan motion of scanning means
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Position detection)

Patent 6256057: Electro-optical reconnaissance system with forward motion compensation
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : Aerial viewing : Including line to line comparison)

Patent 6256058: Method for simultaneously compositing a panoramic image and determining camera focal length
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Moving reflector)

Patent 6256059: Automatic transfer of image information between imaging device and host system
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Exposure control)

Patent 6256060: Still video camera system with remote controller
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Remote control : Communication methods : Wireless : Optics, lens shifting)

Patent 6256061: Method and apparatus for providing perceived video viewing experiences using still images
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Exposure control)

Patent 6256062: Color correction apparatus for matching colors in a signal output from a first image apparatus with those from a second image apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Color balance (e.g., white balance) : Video teleconferencing (including access or authorization))

Patent 6256063: Image signal processing unit and electronic still camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : With details of static memory for output image (e.g., for a still camera) : Readout of solid-state image sensor considered or altered)

Patent 6256064: Moving picture coding and/or decoding systems, and variable-length coding and/or decoding system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Variable length coding : Discrete cosine)

Patent 6256065: Solid state image pickup device
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Charge-coupled architecture : With excess charge removal (e.g., overflow drain) : With diode in series with photocell)

Patent 6256066: High-resolution image pickup method and apparatus therefor
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : With optics peculiar to solid-state sensor : Exclusively dichroic elements)

Patent 6256067: Electronic camera for selectively photographing a subject illuminated by an artificial light source
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : With object or scene illumination : Changing viewing angle via optics)

Patent 6256068: Image data format conversion apparatus
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Scan rate variation)

Patent 6256069: Generation of progressive video from interlaced video
(TELEVISION : FORMAT CONVERSION : Line doublers type (e.g., interlace to progressive IDTV type) : Specified chrominance signal)

Patent 6256070: Concurrent discrete time oscillators (DTO) for video and closed caption encoding
(TELEVISION : FORMAT : Including additional information : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 6256071: Methods and apparatus for recording video files and for generating a table listing the recorded files and links to additional information
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Of mechanical scan)

Patent 6256072: Closed-caption broadcasting and receiving method and apparatus thereof suitable for syllable characters
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : For display of additional information : Simultaneously and on same screen (e.g., multiscreen) : Picture in picture : Compression : Different mode during vertical blanking)

Patent 6256073: Color source selection for improved brightness
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Color sequential : With moving color filters : Including processor interface (e.g., CPU))

Patent 6256074: Control signal generator for dynamic focus disabling
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cathode-ray tube : With distortion, alignment or focus : Color TV)

Patent 6256075: Vesa cover securing structure for LCD monitor
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Cabinet or chassis : Cabinet back : Filters)

Patent 6256076: Liquid crystal displays having switching elements and storage capacitors and a manufacturing method thereof
(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 6256077: Thin film transistor array panel for a liquid crystal display and a method for manufacturing the same using four photolithography steps
(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 6256078: Stowing apparatus of picture monitor for transportation
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Holder, support, frame, or housing : Matrix including additional element (s) which correct or compensate for electrical fault)

Patent 6256079: Liquid crystal display device, method for manufacturing the same, and method for inspecting the same
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Color filter : For supertwisted nematic liquid crystal)

Patent 6256080: Self-aligned structures for improved wide viewing angle for liquid crystal displays
(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 6256081: LCD of high aperture ratio and high transmittance preventing color shift having transparent pixel and counter electrodes producing oblique electric
(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 6256082: Liquid crystal display with a liquid crystal orientation controlling electrode and processes for manufacturing and driving thereof
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Matrix electrodes : Split pixels : With particular pretilt angle (i.e., with liquid crystal other than chiral smectic))

Patent 6256083: Liquid crystal display apparatus and optical device for use therein
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Heating or cooling element other than for exciting : With particular topology (i.e., other than for diffraction and spacers))

Patent 6256084: Photographic camera system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 6256085: Exposure apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6256086: Projection exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Focus or magnification control : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6256087: Light intensity measurement system
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Illumination systems or details : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 6256088: Apparatus and method for carrying out analysis of samples
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PLURAL TEST : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6256089: Optical donor tissue cell
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PLURAL TEST : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6256090: Method and apparatus for determining the shape of a flexible body
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 6256091: Transparent substrate mounting platform, transparent substrate scratch inspection device, transparent substrate bevelling inspection method and
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Integrating spheres)

Patent 6256092: Defect inspection apparatus for silicon wafer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Integrating spheres)

Patent 6256093: On-the-fly automatic defect classification for substrates using signal attributes
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : Having guiding means)

Patent 6256094: Method and apparatus for automated, in situ material detection using filtered fluoresced, reflected, or absorbed light
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : Detection of object or particle on surface : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board) : Contained)

Patent 6256095: Container sealing surface area inspection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Transparent or translucent material : Containers (e.g., bottles) : Standard movable)

Patent 6256096: Flow cytometry apparatus and method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR SIZE OF PARTICLES : With monochromator structure)

Patent 6256097: Ellipsometer and ellipsometry method
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : Of surface reflection : Including polarimeters)

Patent 6256098: Method for determining and designing optical elements
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Wheel alignment)

Patent 6256099: Methods and system for measuring three dimensional spatial coordinates and for external camera calibration necessary for that measurement
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Projection of structured light pattern : Gyroscope or pendulum stabilized optical element)

Patent 6256100: Method and device for measuring the thickness of thin films near a sample's edge and in a damascene-type structure
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : For flaws or imperfections)

Patent 6256101: Open loop fiber optic gyroscope for measuring ultra-high rates of rotation
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Rotation rate (e.g., ring laser gyros) : By fiber or waveguide interferometer (e.g., Sagnac effect) : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 6256102: Dual-beam low-coherence interferometer with improved signal-to-noise ratio
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Using fiber or waveguide interferometer : Having a short coherence length source : By dithering (suspensions, drives, flexures))

Patent 6256103: System and method for optical heterodyne detection of an optical signal
(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 6256104: Object optimized printing system and 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 6256105: Copy system and copy controller
(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 6256106: Two-way image processing system and image forming apparatus in such a 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 6256107: Image forming system including interconnected and priority allocated image forming devices
(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 6256108: Method and apparatus for label composition
(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 6256109: Image enlargement system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Size, resolution, or scale control :)

Patent 6256110: Image processing apparatus and method and storage medium
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6256111: Calibrating digital halftoning algorithms with multiple personalities
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6256112: Color type determining device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 6256113: Facsimile apparatus having a mail post transmission including page information indicating a plurality of groups of transmission information
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Electronic mailbox : Composite image)

Patent 6256114: Communication terminal apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile relay system : Composite image)

Patent 6256115: Facsimile network
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile system interface : Facsimile alarm)

Patent 6256116: Method and apparatus for blocking facsimile
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile system interface : Facsimile alarm)

Patent 6256117: Distinguishing method for object scanned by scanning device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile illumination control : Variable thresholding technique)

Patent 6256118: Ultraviolet curable riveting of precision aligned components
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Solid state : Charge coupled device : Stochastic or random dithering)

Patent 6256119: Sheet transfer device and apparatus incorporating the same
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Document feed : Scanning element moves relative to a flat stationary document)

Patent 6256120: Spatial light modulation device and color display apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)

Patent 6256121: Apparatus for ablating high-density array of vias or indentation in surface of object
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)

Patent 6256122: Device for the elimination of the zero order beam emerging from a hologram illuminated in polarized light
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Lens : Multiple point hologram (e.g., fly-eye lens, etc.) :)

Patent 6256123: Projection liquid crystal display apparatus, process for producing holographic optical element for use in the display apparatus and
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Discrete hologram only : Multiple point hologram (e.g., fly-eye lens, etc.))

Patent 6256124: Combination photonic time and wavelength division multiplexer
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6256125: WDM optical transmission system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division or frequency division (e.g., Raman, Brillouin, etc.) : Multiple Access (e.g., CDMA))

Patent 6256126: NB-WDM system and method for establishing wavelength number information of same
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6256127: Modulation format adjusting optical transponders
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : TDM)

Patent 6256128: Electricity meter data source identification circuit
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : HYBRID COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (E.G., OPTICAL AND RF) : Rotating part)

Patent 6256129: Portable computer and method of automatically controlling direction of infrared signal transmission and reception
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION OVER FREEE SPACE : Transceivers : Including alignment : Feedback control)

Patent 6256130: Method for optical transmission over a fiber optic network, and optical communication network
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including optical waveguide : Including optical fiber or waveguide)

Patent 6256131: Active tuning of a torsional resonant structure
(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 : Particular oscillating driver :)

Patent 6256132: Multi-beam scanning optical system and image forming apparatus using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Utilizing plural light beams : Having a common axis of rotation)

Patent 6256133: Optical scanning 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) : Having particular focusing element to receive scanned light : Anamorphic element :)

Patent 6256134: Microelectromechanical devices including rotating plates and related methods
(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 6256135: Diffusely-reflecting reversible electrochemical mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Reflection-type (e.g., display device) : Particular planar electrode pattern :)

Patent 6256136: Pixel based gobo record control format
(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 6256137: Wavelength converter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Dielectric optical waveguide type : Third harmonic)

Patent 6256138: Fiber filter to improve return loss at signal band of a fiber amplifier for pump laser modules
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Correction of deleterious effects : Filtering (e.g., noise) : Feedback)

Patent 6256139: Plastic optical fiber continuous optical amplifier and excitation tube
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Using saturable or spatial filter)

Patent 6256140: Optical amplifying apparatus for transmitting wavelength division multiplexed signal light and optical network apparatus with using the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Optical fiber : Pumping : Interferometer or interference)

Patent 6256141: Optical amplification apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Correction of deleterious effects : Spectral gain flattening or equalization : Feedback : Adjusting input signal power : Electron beam causes surface alteration)

Patent 6256142: End pumped zig-zag slab laser gain medium
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Particular pumping type (e.g., electrical, optical, nuclear, magnetic, etc.) : Semiconductor)

Patent 6256143: Stereoscopic, long-distance microscope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : With plural optical axes : Plural oculars : Binocular : Stereoscopic : Diverse layer)

Patent 6256144: Real image mode variable magnification finder
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Variable magnification : With prism or U-shaped optical path)

Patent 6256145: Method for improving image contrast with lessened scintillation in a rear projection display apparatus
(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 6256146: Post-forming continuous/disperse phase optical bodies
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By birefringent element : With particular material or mounting structure : Using compensation techniques)

Patent 6256147: Compensating layer to reduce wavefront errors in coatings on mirrors for optical systems
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : By nonmovable driving element (e.g., piezoelectric, magnetostrictive))

Patent 6256148: Rugate filter and method of making same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LIGHT INTERFERENCE : Produced by coating or lamina : Layers having specified index of refraction : Laminated or layered)

Patent 6256149: Lenticular lens sheet and method of making
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By surface composed of lenticular elements : Collapsible or foldable)

Patent 6256150: Lenticular optical system having parallel fresnel lenses
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By surface composed of lenticular elements : Collapsible or foldable)

Patent 6256151: Compact microdisplay illumination 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 6256152: Laminate wafers
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : By refraction at beam splitting or combining surface)

Patent 6256153: Circumscribing ray route lens, the system condensing light therewith, and the lighting therewith
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : By refraction at beam splitting or combining surface)

Patent 6256154: Catadioptric lens, optical head and optical recording and/or reproducing apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : Including concave or convex reflecting surface : With aspheric surface (e.g., Schmidt lens, etc.) : With specific ring means)

Patent 6256155: Objective optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Reverse telephoto : With five or less components : Having curvilinear lens)

Patent 6256156: Convergence tube
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PRISM (INCLUDING MOUNT) : With reflecting surface : Plural reflecting surfaces : Roof or roof-angle : Bayonet coupling)

Patent 6256157: Method and apparatus for removing noise spikes
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MONITORING OR TESTING THE PROGRESS OF RECORDING : Frequency)

Patent 6256158: Calibrating write pre-equalization in a data storage device
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MONITORING OR TESTING THE PROGRESS OF RECORDING : Frequency)

Patent 6256159: Method and circuit for dibit detection
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : In specific code or form : With magnetic bias)

Patent 6256160: Programmable, variable data track pitch
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 6256161: Echo cancellation for disk drive read circuit
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Specifics of the amplifier : Between heads in alternate engagement with medium)

Patent 6256162: Moving picture searching apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Locating specific areas : Responsive to recorded address :)

Patent 6256163: Method and apparatus for performing current shaping for seeking acoustics reduction in a disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : Including model of servo system or element : Controlled by memory device)

Patent 6256164: Adjustment mechanism for servo track writer for use in hard disc drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Tape in container)

Patent 6256165: Easy to manufacture covering device of a hard disk drive that dampens vibrations and seals internal components within
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Tape in container)

Patent 6256166: Tape cassette for cleaning VCR heads and transport components
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head accessory : Nonmetallic)

Patent 6256167: Magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus having a mechanism for pulling a magnetic tape out of a cassette
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head accessory : Record guide : Tape record : Rotating head : Helical scan : Plural piezoelectric adjusters)

Patent 6256168: Shutter liner for a disk cartridge
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : In container : For disk : Disc record)

Patent 6256169: Operation mode detection device of magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : MISCELLANEOUS : Drum)

Patent 6256170: Thin film magnetic head having closely spaced wires connecting head device with bonding pads
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Electrical attachment of slider/head : Motorized)

Patent 6256171: Thin film magnetic head having an improved heat dispersion and magnetic recording apparatus using the same
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Slider material : Body material : With pivotal holder)

Patent 6256172: Active crosstalk attenuation conductor for an integrated lead head suspension
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Electrical connection detail : Noise reduction : Pivot/load button detail)

Patent 6256173: Apparatus for isolating vibration in pivot bearing assemblies
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Arcuate head movement : E block detail : Mounting detail)

Patent 6256174: Disk drive apparatus with a high positional precision magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Linear head movement : Voice coil : Carriage detail : Arm mounting)

Patent 6256175: Magnetic shielding for electromagnetic microactuator
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For adjusting head position : Disk record : Adjustment parallel to disk plane : Driver detail : Voice coil adjuster : Plural piezoelectric adjusters)

Patent 6256176: Highly sensitive spin valve heads using a self-aligned demag-field balance 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 6256177: Giant magnetoresistive sensing element having longitudinally biased free layer with easy axis thereof parallel with signal field
(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 free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 6256178: Biasing for tunnel junction head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Magnetoresistive (MR) reproducing head : Having Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) or Colossal Magnetoresistive (CMR) sensor formed of multiple thin films : Having tunnel junction effect : Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer)

Patent 6256179: Switching power supply apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Voltage regulator protective circuits : Shunt connected capacitors)

Patent 6256180: Apparatus for enabling system operation
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Voltage regulator protective circuits : Shunt connected capacitors)

Patent 6256181: Fan drive device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Motor protective condition responsive circuits : Voltage responsive)

Patent 6256182: Switch circuit and electronic apparatus with a discharge circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Current limiting : Protection for thyristor)

Patent 6256183: Time delay fuse with mechanical overload device and indicator actuator
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Circuit interruption by thermal sensing : With fuse : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 6256184: Method and apparatus for providing electrostatic discharge protection
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Transient responsive : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 6256185: Low voltage direct control universal pulse width modulation module
(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 6256186: Electrostatic chucks
(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)

Patent 6256187: Electrostatic chuck device
(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)

Patent 6256188: Power capacitor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Encapsulated : With controlling or indicating means)

Patent 6256189: Heat slug design which facilitates mounting of discrete components on a package without losing lands or pins in the package
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Multiple capacitors : Mica)

Patent 6256190: Ultracapacitor electroyte
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : Double layer electrolytic capacitor : Plural)

Patent 6256191: Card retention apparatus for a computer system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6256192: Accordion-fold laptop computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6256193: Vertical docking and positioning apparatus for a portable computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6256194: Portable computer with latch assembly
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 6256195: Securing device of computer data storage
(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 6256196: Design for circuit board orthogonal installation and removal
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : With cooling means : Disk drive support)

Patent 6256197: Retrofit Computer Cooler
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : With cooling means : Disk drive support)

Patent 6256198: Method and an apparatus for air-cooling
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Air : With air circulating means : Fan or blower : With stabilizer or modifying substance)

Patent 6256199: Integrated circuit cartridge and method of fabricating the same
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Liquid : And liquid)

Patent 6256200: Symmetrical package for semiconductor die
(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 6256201: Plate type heat pipe method of manufacturing same and cooling apparatus using plate type heat pipe
(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 6256202: Integrated circuit intercoupling component with 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 6256203: Free standing, three dimensional, multi-chip, carrier package with air flow baffle
(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 6256204: Injection molded disk drive carrier with integral latch and wire form retention
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Cabinet-type housing : With retractable or readily detachable chassis : Sliding component or commpartment : Plural)

Patent 6256205: Fastenerless card cage for circuit cards
(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 : Specific chassis or ground : Welded connection)

Patent 6256206: Electronic circuit for an active implantable medical device and method of manufacture
(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 lock or interlock)

Patent 6256207: Chip-sized semiconductor device and process for making same
(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 lock or interlock)

Patent 6256208: Adaptable expansion card with a multi-position daughter card and method therefore
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : Having semiconductive device)

Patent 6256209: AC to DC conversion arrangement
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Bridge type : Including plural anode/single cathode device)

Patent 6256210: Converter for conversion of an input voltage into an output voltage
(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 forward-type converter : Having particular zero-switching control circuit (e.g., for quasi-resonant converter, etc.))

Patent 6256211: Circuit device for driving an a.c. electric load
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : By electron tube rectifier and inverter)

Patent 6256212: Pulse-controlled inverter with variable operating sequence and wind power plant having such an inverter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In inverter systems : Double-ended type (i.e., push-pull))

Patent 6256213: Means for transformer rectifier unit regulation
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With condition responsive means to control the output voltage or current : Cooperating separate sensing and control means : For rectifier system : With transistor control means in the line circuit : For full wave rectifier with at least 1 three electrode device)

Patent 6256214: General self-driven synchronous rectification scheme for synchronous rectifiers having a floating gate
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In rectifier systems : Transistor : Grid-like electrode)

Patent 6256215: Multiple output bootstrapped gate drive circuit
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Using semiconductor-type converter : In transistor inverter systems : Bridge type : With magnetic control means)

Patent 6256216: Cam array with minimum cell size
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES : Magnetic)

Patent 6256217: Apparatus for on-board programming of serial EEPROMS
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : HARDWARE FOR STORAGE ELEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 6256218: Integrated circuit memory devices having adjacent input/output buffers and shift blocks
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 6256219: Integrated memory having memory cells disposed at crossover points of word lines and bit lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 6256220: Ferroelectric memory with shunted isolated nodes
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Ferroelectric : Same size apertures)

Patent 6256221: Arrays of two-transistor, one-capacitor dynamic random access memory cells with interdigitated bitlines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Capacitors : Same size apertures)

Patent 6256222: Magnetoresistance effect device, and magnetoresistaance effect type head, memory device, and amplifying device using the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetoresistive : Complementary)

Patent 6256223: Current-induced magnetic switching device and memory including the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Relay)

Patent 6256224: Write circuit for large MRAM arrays
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Magnetic thin film : Multiple magnetic storage layers : Biax)

Patent 6256225: Construction and application for non-volatile reprogrammable switches
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Overlays)

Patent 6256226: Eeprom write device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Overlays)

Patent 6256227: Non-volatile semiconductor memory having column sub-selector layout pattern adaptable to miniaturization of memory cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Bank or block architecture : Rectangular bars)

Patent 6256228: Method for erasing nonvolatile semiconductor storage device capable of preventing erroneous reading
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular connection : Bank or block architecture : Rectangular bars)

Patent 6256229: Apparatus and method for programming voltage protection in a non-volatile memory system
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Logic connection (e.g., NAND string))

Patent 6256230: Nonvolatile memory device and refreshing method
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Threshold setting (e.g., conditioning) : Verify signal)

Patent 6256231: EEPROM array using 2-bit non-volatile memory cells and method of implementing same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Verify signal)

Patent 6256232: Data access method capable of reducing the number of erasing to flash memory and data patch and access device using the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Flash : Radiation erasure)

Patent 6256233: Distributed signal drivers in arrayable devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6256234: Low skew differential receiver with disable feature
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6256235: Adjustable driver pre-equalization for memory subsystems
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including level shift or pull-up circuit : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6256236: Semiconductor device capable of implementing simultaneous signal input and output from and to the same external terminal
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Signals : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 6256237: Semiconductor device and method for repairing failed memory cell by directly programming fuse memory cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256238: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256239: Redundant decision circuit for semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Bad bit : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256240: Semiconductor memory circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256241: Short write test mode for testing static memory cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256242: Device and method for margin testing a semiconductor memory by applying a stressing voltage simultaneously to complementary and true digit lines
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256243: Test circuit for testing a digital semiconductor circuit configuration
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256244: Self refresh apparatus in semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Precharge : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256245: Precharging apparatus and method in a semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Precharge : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256246: Semiconductor memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Flip-flop used for sensing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 6256247: Differential sense amplifiers for resistive cross point memory cell arrays
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Noise suppression : Differential sensing : Magnetic : Radiation erasure)

Patent 6256248: Method and apparatus for increasing the time available for internal refresh for 1-T SRAM compatible devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Data refresh : Holographic)

Patent 6256249: Method for hidden DRAM refresh
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Data refresh : Holographic)

Patent 6256250: Power supply circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 6256251: Circuit with variable voltage boosting ratios in a memory device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 6256252: Memory-embedded semiconductor integrated circuit device having low power consumption
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Conservation of power : Holographic)

Patent 6256253: Memory device with support for unaligned access
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Multiplexing : Standby power)

Patent 6256254: Semiconductor memory device decoder
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6256255: Multi-bank memory input/output line selection
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 6256256: Dual port random access memories and systems using the same
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Multiple port access : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 6256257: Memory device including a burn-in controller for enabling multiple wordiness during wafer burn-in
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 6256258: Semiconductor memory system, and access control method for semiconductor memory and semiconductor memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6256259: Delay-locked loop with binary-coupled capacitor
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6256260: Synchronous semiconductor memory device having input buffers and latch circuits
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6256261: Memory device with packet command
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6256262: High speed memory device having different read and write clock signals
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Sync/clocking : Magnetic)

Patent 6256263: Acoustic sensing countermeasure device and method of determining a threat direction
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SONAR COUNTER-MEASURES :)

Patent 6256264: Localization of a submerged tow vehicle (lost)
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISTANCE OR DIRECTION FINDING : With towing : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 6256265: Time display
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CHRONOLOGICAL : With electro-optical display : Hand and dial)

Patent 6256266: Magneto-optical recording medium having lands and grooves of discontinue regions
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Specific detail of recording medium : Land or groove track : Thickness of layer)

Patent 6256267: Method for reading and writing magneto-optical media
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Light beam generation : Multiple light beams : Based on referenced test signal)

Patent 6256268: CD player for CD-like recording formats
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Using recorded information indicative of storage medium contents : Specified contents information modification processing : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 6256269: Recording and reproducing apparatus capable of displaying the presence or absence of optical disks
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Electrical control signal processing : Plural storage medium elements : For relative positioning between storage medium elements : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 6256270: Disc reproducing apparatus that inserts, removes or exchanges discs from a stocker while another disc is under reproduction
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Stocker or internal magazine is adjustable or movable : Movable drive)

Patent 6256271: Focus error signal generation using two polarizers in confocal configuration
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Optical head servo system structure : Structure for shaping beam or causing astigmatic condition : Lens or mirror pivots off center (e.g., on a shaft, etc.))

Patent 6256272: Optical pickup
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Optical head servo system structure : Structure for shaping beam or causing astigmatic condition : Lens or mirror pivots off center (e.g., on a shaft, etc.))

Patent 6256273: Focusing control apparatus for optimally directing light onto a recording surface
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : Structure for shaping beam or causing astigmatic condition)

Patent 6256274: Data erasure preventing method and circuit thereof and optical disc apparatus mounting the same
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : While track jumping or crossing : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 6256275: Disk reproducing apparatus and method of detecting vibration
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Means to compensate for defect or abnormal condition : Servo loop gain/switching control)

Patent 6256276: Disk recording and reproducing apparatus and method for use in a rewritable type disk
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Using program or address signal : Having location identification information)

Patent 6256277: Information recording apparatus having controlled recording energy generation circuit
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Having specific code or form generation or regeneration processing : During storage : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 6256278: Disc drive equipped with a disc tray having a disc clamper displacement means
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Tray or drawer loading or ejecting : Clamping or chucking media structure :)

Patent 6256279: Disc system
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside : Movable drive)

Patent 6256280: Disk ejection device
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Capable of only accepting unprotected insertable single optical medium : Loading of optical medium : Edge loading :)

Patent 6256281: Volume holographic memory-based optical information-recording/reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Holographic : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 6256282: Optical recording medium and recording method thereof
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Spiral or helical track : Separation into plural polarization component beams)

Patent 6256283: Optical pickup having a common light beam path for passing either of a plurality of kinds of light beams
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having particular optical element or particular placement thereof in radiation beam path to or from storage medium : Separation into plural polarization component beams)

Patent 6256284: Optical head having two semiconductor lasers of different wavelength, an objective lens focusing laser beams on different thickness substrates, and
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having particular optical element or particular placement thereof in radiation beam path to or from storage medium : Separation into plural polarization component beams)

Patent 6256285: Optical scanning device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having particular optical element or particular placement thereof in radiation beam path to or from storage medium : Diffractive : Using plural polarized or polarizing optical elements)

Patent 6256286: Method for initiating a phase change recording medium
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Light intensity adjustment or maintenance : With driving or stabilizing mechanism)

Patent 6256287: Method of manufacturing a lens system comprising two lens elements
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Transducer carriage or actuator : Adjustable objective lens support : Circular leaf spring : Electrical connection detail)

Patent 6256288: Disk apparatus and motor therefor
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Optical storage medium support (i.e., turntable or spindle motor) : Spindle motor exterior structure : Dampening : Dampening or resonance suppression)

Patent 6256289: Storage media driving motor with rotor magnet position determiner and balancing objects
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM SUBSYSTEM : Specific detail of storage medium support or motion production : Turntable : Driving mechanism : Controllable position)

Patent 6256290: Multi-carrier CDMA transmission system with frequency and transmit diversity
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : GENERALIZED ORTHOGONAL OR SPECIAL MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES : Plural diverse modulation techniques :)

Patent 6256291: Method of switching between redundant routes in communication system devoid of redundant transmission
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Level multiplex)

Patent 6256292: Self-healing line switched ring for ATM traffic
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative channel : In a repeater system : Using a spare channel : Loopback of signals on the secondary ring or loop)

Patent 6256293: Fault management in a multichannel transmission system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative channel : Spare channel : Using a spare channel)

Patent 6256294: User selectable overlap and enbloc dialing of ISDN line
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Using antijabber circuit)

Patent 6256295: Method and apparatus for determining multiple minimally-overlapping paths between nodes in a network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : NETWORK CONFIGURATION DETERMINATION : Determination of communication parameters)

Patent 6256296: Network communications link
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Communication over free space : Conferee signals combined or distributed via time channels)

Patent 6256297: Method for transmitting information in a universal transmission network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Rotary distributor)

Patent 6256298: Mobile telecommunication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : In a trunking system)

Patent 6256299: Automatic service provider notification of unauthorized terminal activity
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via time channels)

Patent 6256300: Mobility management for a multimedia mobile network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Hand-off control : Including onboard switching)

Patent 6256301: Reservation multiple access
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via code word channels using multiple access techniques (e.g., CDMA) : Channel assignment)

 

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