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11,161,348 | ACCEPTED | BIRD HOUSE ASSEMBLY | A bird housing module is used to form a housing complex in a system for creating a habitat for nesting birds. The module includes a housing shell with an open front and an open-topped nest drawer that slideably fits into the shell. The nest drawer has a front drawer panel with an entryway for nesting birds. Ventilation... | 1. A bird housing module adapted to provide a habitat for nesting birds, comprising: (A) a housing shell including a shell bottom wall, a shell top wall, a pair of shell side walls, a closed shell back and an open shell front to define an open shell interior; and (B) a nest drawer adapted to be slideably received in th... | BACKGROUND The present invention generally relates to shelters for wild birds. More particularly, the present invention concerns a birdhouse assembly that attracts purple martins and encourages the successful breeding of this species. Bird watching is a highly prevalent past time in both urban and rural areas. The worl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention generally relates to shelters for wild birds. More particularly, the present invention concerns a birdhouse assembly that attracts purple martins and encourages the successful breeding of this species. Bird watching is a highly prevalent past time in both urban and rural are... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>The embodiments disclosed herein relate to housing systems that may be employed as a habitat for nesting birds. The embodiments disclose more particular relate to a bird housing system that comprises a pole assembly having at least one bird housing complex slideably mounted to the ... | 20050729 | 20090310 | 20060330 | 65224.0 | A01K3100 | 0 | NGUYEN, TRINH T | BIRD HOUSE ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01K | 2,005 | |
11,161,359 | ACCEPTED | METHOD OF OPERATING NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE | A method of operating a non-volatile memory is provided, wherein the non-volatile memory at least includes: a gate structure formed by stacking a tunneling dielectric layer, charge trapping layer, a dielectric layer and a gate conducting layer sequentially, and a source region and a drain region. When the operating met... | 1. An operation method for a non-volatile memory, wherein the non-volatile memory comprising at least: a tunnel dielectric layer, a charge trapping layer, a dielectric layer and a gate conducting layer are stacked accordingly to form a gate structure; a source region and a drain region, and the method is further compri... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to an operation method for a non-volatile memory. More particularly, the present invention relates to an operation method for a non-volatile memory under low voltage. 2. Description of Related Art The erasable and programmable... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1 . Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to an operation method for a non-volatile memory. More particularly, the present invention relates to an operation method for a non-volatile memory under low voltage. 2 . Description of Related Art The erasable an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is directed to an operation method of a non-volatile memory which can be performed under the lower voltage, therefore, there no need to apply the high voltage device. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a simplified fabrication ... | 20050801 | 20070904 | 20070201 | 99911.0 | G11C1604 | 0 | LUU, PHO M | METHOD OF OPERATING NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,161,405 | ACCEPTED | INTELLIGENT RF POWER CONTROL FOR WIRELESS MODEM DEVICES | A bypass circuit is disclosed for use with lower power supply voltage PC cards. The bypass circuit controls the power supply voltage fed to a power amplifier when switching between a lower power 8-PSK modulation mode and a higher power GMSK modulation mode. A step-up DC/DC converter provides a higher voltage to the pow... | 1. A bypass circuit for use with PC cards, the bypass circuit for controlling the power supply voltage fed to a power amplifier when switching between a 8-PSK modulation mode and a GMSK modulation mode, the bypass circuit comprising: a step-up DC/DC converter capable of providing a higher voltage to the power amplifier... | LIST OF ACRONYMS The following Acronyms are used throughout the specification. EDGE—Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution EGPRS—Enhanced General Packet Radio Service GMSK—Guassian Minimum Shift Keying GPRS—General Packet Radio Service GSM—Global System for Mobile Communication PCMCIA—Personal Computer Memory Card internation... | <SOH> Background <EOH>Power amplifiers used in GSM/GPRS/EGPRS cellular handsets are designed to operate from a battery that provides a typical power supply voltage of 3.6 volts, Unfortunately, using the same power amplifier in a PC card application is problematic since the power supply voltage is nominally 3.3 volts f... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A bypass circuit is disclosed for use with lower power supply voltage PC cards. The bypass circuit controls the power supply voltage fed to a power amplifier when switching between a lower power 8-PSK modulation mode and a higher power GMSK modulation mode. A step-up DC/DC converter provides a highe... | 20050802 | 20070717 | 20070208 | 66661.0 | H02M318 | 0 | MAI, TIEN HUNG | INTELLIGENT RF POWER CONTROL FOR WIRELESS MODEM DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02M | 2,005 | |
11,161,578 | ACCEPTED | CAMERA-MOUNTED SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHTING APPARATUS | A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting of the lamp elements. The panel or frame may have an op... | 1. A lighting system suitable to provide proper illumination for lighting of a subject in film or video, comprising: a portable frame having a mounting surface; one or more surface-mount semiconductor light elements disposed on said mounting surface, said one or more surface-mount semiconductor light elements emitting ... | RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/238,973 filed Sep. 9, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/949,206 filed Sep. 7, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,749,310, hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. BACKGROUN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1) Field of the Invention The field of the present invention relates to lighting apparatus and systems as may be used in film, television, photography, and other applications. 2) Background Lighting systems are an integral part of the film and photography industries. Proper illum... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is generally directed in one aspect to a novel lighting effects system and method as may be used, for example, in film and photography applications. In one embodiment, a lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements on a panel or frame. The lamp ele... | 20050808 | 20070116 | 20051124 | 66479.0 | 5 | HUSAR, STEPHEN F | CAMERA-MOUNTED SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHTING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,161,740 | ACCEPTED | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING UNREQUESTED INFORMATION WITHIN A WEB BROWSER | A system and method for generating popup content in response to user's actions within an enabled web page is disclosed. Generation of the popup occurs in response to a user triggered event which invokes a script referencing a secondary web page to display within the bounds of the enabled web page. The user triggered ev... | 1. A computer-implemented method for facilitating a display of popup content within a web page, said method including: incorporating a hidden area into a field of said web page, wherein said hidden area facilitates said display of popup content and wherein said field is located between primary web page content and a br... | FIELD OF INVENTION The invention generally relates to the display of un-requested information within a web browser, and more particularly, to a system and method for displaying information within a popup area within primary web page content based on a user event. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The internet has spawned a large... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The internet has spawned a large number of new enterprises and has provided an alternative media for existing businesses and organizations. Directing prospective customers to a web site and keeping them interested has become a unique advertising and marketing niche. Because there are... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention enables web sites to monitor user events and trigger popup content having secondary web page content based on user intentions. When a web page is transmitted to a browser, aJavaScript file is transmitted with it. The JavaScript file contains a reference to a secondary HTML... | 20050815 | 20140812 | 20070215 | 63927.0 | G06F1700 | 2 | PATEL, MANGLESH M | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING UNREQUESTED INFORMATION WITHIN A WEB BROWSER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,161,766 | ACCEPTED | ENERGY ACTIVE COMPOSITE YARN, METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME | Energy active composite yarns include at least one textile fiber member of either an elastic or inelastic material, and at least one functional substantially planar filament, which surrounds or covers the textile fiber member. The composite yarns can include an optional stress-bearing member, which also surrounds or co... | 1. An energy active composite yarn comprising: at least one textile fiber member having a relaxed unit length (L) and a drafted length of (N×L), wherein N is in the range of about 1.0 to about 8.0; and at least one functional substantially planar filament surrounding the textile fiber member, wherein the functional sub... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to energy active textile yarns. In particular, this invention relates to textile yarns containing electrically or opto-electrically active planar elements distributed along at least a portion of the length of the textile yarn, a process for producing the same, and to... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Fibers and filaments that have an active functionality when connected to an energy source have been included in textile yarns. Such functional fibers and filaments can include electrically conductive metallic wires or stainless steel fibers for the purpose of conducting electrica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An energy active composite yarn has at least one textile fiber member and at least one functional substantially planar filament surrounding the textile fiber member. In one embodiment, the functional substantially planar filament has a length that is greater than the drafted length ... | 20050816 | 20080819 | 20070222 | 59036.0 | D02G300 | 0 | EDWARDS, NEWTON O | ENERGY ACTIVE COMPOSITE YARN, METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | D02G | 2,005 | |
11,161,847 | ACCEPTED | VIDEO DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SAVING BANDWIDTH | A video data displaying device is disclosed. The video data displaying device is used to drive a displayer according to a first display data set to display a first picture, the displaying device comprises a memory for storing the first display data set, and a display engine which is electrically connected to the memory... | 1. A video data displaying apparatus for driving a displayer to display a first picture according to a first display data set, the apparatus comprising: a memory for storing the first display data set; and display engine coupled to the memory for reading a part of the first display data set stored in the memory to driv... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a video processing method and apparatus, and more particularly, to a video processing method and apparatus capable of saving bandwidth. 2. Description of the Prior Art Following the development and popularization of consumer electronics prod... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a video processing method and apparatus, and more particularly, to a video processing method and apparatus capable of saving bandwidth. 2. Description of the Prior Art Following the development and popularization of consumer elec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore one of the many objectives of the claimed invention to provide a video processing method and apparatus for saving bandwidth of a bus or a memory. According to embodiments of the invention, a video data displaying apparatus for driving a displayer to display a first p... | 20050818 | 20091222 | 20060223 | 67870.0 | H04N5445 | 0 | KOSTAK, VICTOR R | VIDEO DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING VIDEO DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,161,915 | ACCEPTED | SEAMLESS MOBILITY FOR A MULTIPLE INTERFACE DEVICE IN A CO-LOCATED WIRELESS ENVIRONMENT | Data packets are transmitted from a first access network to a first interface of a multiple interface device (MID), and identical data packets are transmitted concurrently from a second access network to a second interface of the MID. Some of the data packets that are transmitted to the MID from the first access networ... | 1. A method of enabling seamless mobility for a multiple interface device in a co-located wireless environment in which data packets are transmitted to the multiple interface device from a first access network and identical data packets are transmitted concurrently to the multiple interface device from a second access ... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to wireless networks, and specifically to enabling seamless mobility for a multiple interface device in a co-located wireless environment. 2. Background of the Invention Wide area cellular networks are being upgraded to support the Internet Pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to wireless networks, and specifically to enabling seamless mobility for a multiple interface device in a co-located wireless environment. 2. Background of the Invention Wide area cellular networks are being upgraded to support the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with a first aspect, the invention provides a method of enabling seamless mobility for a multiple interface device in a co-located wireless environment in which data packets are transmitted to the multiple interface device from a first access network and identical data... | 20050822 | 20100504 | 20070222 | 65720.0 | H04Q724 | 0 | MAGLOIRE, VLADIMIR | SEAMLESS MOBILITY FOR A MULTIPLE INTERFACE DEVICE IN A CO-LOCATED WIRELESS ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,161,985 | ACCEPTED | Image Forming Apparatus And Composite Data Processing Method | An audio data storing unit stores therein audio data, and an image data storing unit stores therein image data. A control information storing unit stores a playback method used for playing back the audio data and a print method used for printing out the image data. The playback method indicates whether the audio data s... | 1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a receiving unit operable to receive composite data including image data and audio data; a forwarding method storing unit operable to prestore therein a forwarding method that indicates, for each forwarding destination, whether the image data and/or the audio data should be for... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based on applications NO.2005-129975 and NO.2005-129976 filed in Japan, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus that receives... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus that receives composite data including image data and audio data. The present invention particularly relates to a technique for improving convenience of users who use the received composite dat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is made in view of the above-described problem, and provides an image forming apparatus that receives composite data including image data and audio data. The first object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus that precludes data that... | 20050824 | 20130820 | 20061102 | 62042.0 | H04N100 | 0 | MCCOMMAS, BRENDAN N | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND COMPOSITE DATA PROCESSING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,162,065 | ACCEPTED | COUPLING DEVICE | Coupling device (4) for connecting a load carrier bar (3) extending laterally across a vehicle roof to a roof rail (2), which rail extends in the longitudinal direction (L) of the incorporating vehicle. The coupling device includes a base part (6) which, when the coupling device is connected to the roof rail, is secure... | 1. A coupling device (4) for connecting a load carrier bar (3) extending laterally across a vehicle roof to a roof rail (2), which rail extends in the longitudinal direction (L) of the vehicle, said coupling device comprising: a base part (6) which, when the coupling device is connected to the roof rail, is securely at... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation patent application of International Application No. PCT/SE2004/000235 filed 23 Feb. 2004 which was published in English pursuant to Article 21(2) of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and which claims priority to Swedish Application No. 03005... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Coupling devices of the type described above are generally known; examples include those devices described in the German Registered Design G 82 29 446.1 and G 84 04 525.6, and in EP 0 606 852 and EP 1 022 192. However, a disadvantage of these earlier devices is that if the vehicle... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a coupling device which overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages by means of a coupling device of the type introduced above. The device is characterized by the base part thereof being in the shape of a convex arch in the area to the front of the conta... | 20050826 | 20090324 | 20080327 | 60491.0 | B60R904 | 1 | VANTERPOOL, LESTER L | COUPLING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B60R | 2,005 | |
11,162,067 | ACCEPTED | ELECTROMECHANICAL ADJUSTING INSTRUMENT | A chiropractic adjusting instrument comprising a housing; a thrust nose piece and an impact head to contact a body; a preload switch plunger; a dampening spring; a solenoid having a core; a preload spring; a recoil spring; an electronic pulse system operatively connected to a power source to provide alternating current... | 1. A chiropractic adjusting instrument comprising: a housing having an opening; a thrust nose piece movably mounted in the housing and comprising a preload side and an outer end including an outer end shank for coupling to at least one impact head wherein the opening allows the coupled outer end shank impact head to co... | This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Applications: 60/604,787 filed on Aug. 26, 2004 and 60/604,738 filed on Aug. 26, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of adjusting instruments and methods. Particularly, it involves the field of electromechanical manipulatio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>It is well known in the chiropractic art that humans may suffer from musculoskeletal pain. Misalignment or other mis-adjusment or subluxation of the spine and bones of the human body can lead to musculoskeletal discomfort and a variety of related symptoms. Adjustment of the spine to a healthy ali... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a chiropractic adjusting instrument comprising a housing having an opening; a thrust nose piece movably mounted in the housing and comprising a preload side and an outer end including an outer end shank for coupling to at least one impact head wher... | 20050826 | 20061205 | 20060302 | 67041.0 | A61H2302 | 1 | THANH, QUANG D | ELECTROMECHANICAL ADJUSTING INSTRUMENT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61H | 2,005 | |
11,162,350 | ACCEPTED | DEVICE TO PROTECT AN ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FEEDTHROUGH CAPACITOR FROM STRAY LASER WELD STRIKES, AND RELATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS | An insulative shield is co-bonded to the top of a ceramic capacitor in a feedthrough terminal assembly on an active implantable medical device. The insulative shield is a thin substrate that provides protection against damage and degradation of the feedthrough capacitor and/or its conformal coating from heat, splatter ... | 1. A process for manufacturing a feedthrough terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device, comprising the steps of: associating a feedthrough capacitor with a conductive ferrule, the feedthrough capacitor having first and second sets of electrode plates, wherein the second set of electrode plates is condu... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to electromagnetic interference (EMI) feedthrough terminal assemblies, and related methods of construction, designed to decouple and shield undesirable electromagnetic interference signals from associated active implantable medical devices (AIMDs), such as ca... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to electromagnetic interference (EMI) feedthrough terminal assemblies, and related methods of construction, designed to decouple and shield undesirable electromagnetic interference signals from associated active implantable medical devices (AIMDs)... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a process for manufacturing a feedthrough terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device, comprising the steps of: associating a feedthrough capacitor with a conductive ferrule, the feedthrough capacitor having first and second sets o... | 20050907 | 20060425 | 20060209 | 84900.0 | H01G435 | 1 | DINKINS, ANTHONY | DEVICE TO PROTECT AN ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FEEDTHROUGH CAPACITOR FROM STRAY LASER WELD STRIKES, AND RELATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01G | 2,005 | |
11,162,377 | ACCEPTED | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM | This invention generally relates to automated shade systems that employ one or more algorithms to provide appropriate solar protection from direct solar penetration; reduce solar heat gain; reduce radiant surface temperatures; control penetration of the solar ray, optimize the interior natural daylighting of a structur... | 1. A system for facilitating control of daylighting of an interior space, said system configured with: a motor; a window covering, wherein said motor is configured to actuate said window covering; at least one of a radiometer and a photometer to detect lighting information; and a motor controller configured to control ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This invention is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/906,817 filed on Mar. 8, 2005, and entitled “AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM.” The '817 application itself claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/521,497 filed on... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>A variety of automated systems currently exist for controlling blinds, drapery, and other types of window coverings. These systems often employ photo sensors to detect the light entering through a window. The photo sensors may be connected to a computer and/or a motor that automatica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A system and method for controlling the daylighting and interior lighting, the solar heat gain, the penetration of the solar ray, and the brightness of the window wall or portion thereof of an interior space is disclosed. The invention comprises one or more motorized window coverings. T... | 20050908 | 20080826 | 20060921 | 70767.0 | E06B956 | 3 | RO, BENTSU | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | E06B | 2,005 | |
11,162,438 | ACCEPTED | DEVICE FOR DIVISION OF A NON-NEWTONIAN LIQUID FLOWING THROUGH A PASSAGE | A device for division of a non-Newtonian liquid, for example a molten synthetic material, flowing through a passage (1, 21), and comprising a flow-conditioned viscosity decreasing outward in cross section in flow through a T-shaped passage branching (T) deflecting and dividing the liquid flow. In a first embodiment of ... | 1. A device for dividing a non-Newtonian liquid material flowing through a passage (1), the material having a flow-conditioned viscosity decreasing outward in cross-section in flow through a substantially T-shaped passage branching (T) deflecting and dividing the liquid flow, comprising a partition (11) positioned adja... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a device for targeted division of a non-Newtonian liquid flowing through a passage. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In injection molding, molten synthetic materials (such as thermoplastic materials) are passed, for example, through a hot passage manifold system in which ther... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In injection molding, molten synthetic materials (such as thermoplastic materials) are passed, for example, through a hot passage manifold system in which there are branches at certain points, into which the molten material supplied in one passage is divided between two discharge... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to develop devices by which the asymmetrical and/or unequal quantity distribution of liquid components of different viscosity due to the deflections described are minimized or eliminated insofar as possible, and/or their occurrence prevented. To... | 20050909 | 20100330 | 20060316 | 91491.0 | F16L4100 | 0 | ROST, ANDREW J | DEVICE FOR DIVISION OF A NON-NEWTONIAN LIQUID FLOWING THROUGH A PASSAGE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F16L | 2,005 | |
11,162,551 | ACCEPTED | BURNER ASSEMBLY | A burner assembly has a burner head and a deflector plate extending radially therefrom and across a firetube housing for supporting the burner assembly therein. The deflector plate has a plurality of angled vanes for re-directing secondary combustion air flowing through the housing. Secondary air is deflected away from... | 1. A burner assembly for mounting in a housing and forming an annular space therebetween, the burner assembly having a nozzle tip mounted in a burner head at a first distal end of a tubular barrel, the tubular barrel having a primary combustion air inlet and a fuel inlet at a second proximal end for providing a flow of... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of burners and particularly to gas burners used in industrial heaters. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It is well known in a variety of industries to use heaters having burner assemblies for a number of different applications, including kilns, drying apparat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well known in a variety of industries to use heaters having burner assemblies for a number of different applications, including kilns, drying apparatus, furnaces and for preventing freezing of tanks and pipelines. In the oil and gas industry, heaters are particularly used i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A burner assembly according to one embodiment of the invention comprises a pilotless ignition and flame sensing system and a burner head having a nozzle tip situated in a secondary air housing and which is equally operable at low and high fire. The nozzle tip discharges a mixture of... | 20050914 | 20090728 | 20060316 | 66530.0 | F23C700 | 2 | BASICHAS, ALFRED | BURNER ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F23C | 2,005 | |
11,162,713 | ACCEPTED | TOPOLOGY BASED PROXIMITY VALIDATION FOR BROADCAST CONTENT | A system and method of controlling redistribution of broadcast content within a personal area network using TSID-DMA mapping to localize devices, wherein some location-aware devices have the capability to derive region identifiers whereas other location agnostic devices localize themselves by adopting the DMA of the fi... | 1. A method to control the retransmission of broadcast content in a personal area network, said method comprising: receiving a broadcast stream containing broadcast content; extracting a transport stream identifier (TSID) from said broadcast stream; deriving a region identifier based on said transport stream identifier... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of broadcasting. More specifically, the present invention is related to controlling redistribution of broadcast content. DISCUSSION OF PRIOR ART The FCC has mandated that ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) digital broadcast conte... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of broadcasting. More specifically, the present invention is related to controlling redistribution of broadcast content. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides for a method to control the retransmission of broadcast content in a personal area network, wherein a receiver receives a first broadcast stream, extracts a transport stream identifier from the stream, derives a region identifier based on the transport... | 20050920 | 20090505 | 20070322 | 95521.0 | H04N7173 | 0 | PARRY, CHRISTOPHER L | TOPOLOGY BASED PROXIMITY VALIDATION FOR BROADCAST CONTENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,162,716 | ACCEPTED | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING MEDIA ASSETS TO USER DEVICES AND MANAGING USER RIGHTS OF THE MEDIA ASSETS | A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media 5 assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communicat... | 1. A system for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users, comprising: a portal comprising at least one server computer, the server computer executing a media library database server application that manages access to a master library of media assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communi... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 60/157,736 filed Oct. 5, 1999; 60/176,833 filed Jan. 19, 2000; 60/177,063 filed Jan. 19, 2000; 60177,783 filed Jan. 24, 2000; 60/177,884 filed Jan. 24, 2000; 60/176,830 filed Jan. 19, 2000; 60/176,829 fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The distribution of music, video, software and other media assets has been dramatically transformed by the digital age and the Internet. For example, distribution of music is evolving from a physical copy sold by retail stores, catalog companies or on-line vendors, to digital cop... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly, the present invention is directed to a system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access to... | 20050920 | 20080311 | 20060209 | 59923.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | MAUNG, ZARNI | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING MEDIA ASSETS TO USER DEVICES AND MANAGING USER RIGHTS OF THE MEDIA ASSETS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,162,985 | ACCEPTED | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER-BASED ACTUATION MECHANISM FOR MULTI-FIRE SURGICAL FASTENING INSTRUMENT | Methods and devices are provided for effecting movement of one or more components of a multifire device, such as a clip applier, hernia tacker, or skin stapler. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical fastening instrument is provided having an elongate shaft with an end effector coupled thereto and adapted to apply one... | 1. A surgical fastener delivery device, comprising: a housing having an elongate shaft extending therefrom; a fastener advancing assembly extending through the housing and elongate shaft and movable to sequentially advance a plurality of fasteners through the elongate shaft; and an electroactive polymer actuator couple... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/082,495 filed on Mar. 17, 2005 and entitled “Surgical Instrument Incorporating an Electrically Actuated Articulation Mechanism,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/591,694 ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Surgical fastening instruments carry a number of surgical fasteners which are typically placed to ligate a vessel, hemostatically staple and cut tissue, or to attach a prosthetic to tissue. All of these instruments contain a plurality of fasteners, which can be placed in a single... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides various devices and methods for actuating and/or articulating a surgical fastening instruments, such as a clip applier, hernia tacker, or skin stapler. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical fastener delivery device is provided having a housing ... | 20050930 | 20080805 | 20060302 | 65445.0 | A61B1704 | 1 | SMITH, SCOTT A | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER-BASED ACTUATION MECHANISM FOR MULTI-FIRE SURGICAL FASTENING INSTRUMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,163,081 | ACCEPTED | FINANCIAL INSTITUTION PORTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD | Systems and methods utilizing a portal on a single computer platform for improving risk assessment and business reporting are disclosed. The portal integrates at least two financial information resources such as, for example, an electronic credit report (eCR) database, an electronic know your customer (eKYC) database, ... | 1. A portal system configured to integrate financial information resources, comprising: an application server including a portal, wherein said portal comprises a link to at least two of an electronic credit report (eCR) database, an electronic know your customer (eKYC) database, a client business management information... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/616,062 filed Oct. 4, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference, in it entirety. FIELD OF INVENTION The invention relates to portal systems and methods to facilitate the integration... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>In the United States, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is a requirement of the Patriot Act and the Bank Secrecy Act. The Patriot Act requires due diligence by all domestic financial institutions that maintain, administer, or manage private banking accounts or correspondent accounts in th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention facilitates the integration of financial information resources and includes a web server coupled to an application server, wherein the application server includes a portal to at least two of: (a) an electronic credit report (eCR) database, (b) an electronic know your custo... | 20051004 | 20090922 | 20060427 | 63169.0 | G06Q4000 | 0 | AUSTIN, JAMIE H | FINANCIAL INSTITUTION PORTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,163,138 | ACCEPTED | DOUBLE FLUSH CLINCH STUD | A double flush clinch stud includes adjacent clinch means of different diameters with planar end surfaces. The stud may be employed in forming an assembly wherein two metal sheets are joined in face-to-face contacting relationship. This assembly can provide a flush attachment on the outside surfaces of both sheets when... | 1. A clinch-type fastener for joining parallel sheets having aligned apertures, comprising: a shank having a head at one end and an endcap at the opposite end; the head being a first displacer having a top surface and being the largest diameter of said fastener; a first undercut groove on said shank located immediately... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/620,345 entitled “Double Flush Clinch Stud” filed on Oct. 21, 2004, priority from which is hereby claimed. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to fasteners for securing two sheets of metal face-to-face... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND PRIOR ART <EOH>Most commonly, metal sheets are fastened together using rivets or spot welds. These methods of fastening, however, have their drawbacks inasmuch as the spot welds leave a weld scale and burn the surface of the sheets. Spot welding is also not effective in sheet mate... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an extremely simple solution to the above-stated need in the art for a fastening method which secures two metal sheets face-to-face. The device is a clinching stud having adjacent fastening means of differing diameter so that the stud may be pressed in... | 20051006 | 20080520 | 20060511 | 58349.0 | F16B1904 | 1 | MITCHELL, KATHERINE W | DOUBLE FLUSH CLINCH STUD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F16B | 2,005 | |
11,163,182 | ACCEPTED | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VISCOSITY OF A FLUID AND A WORKING VEHICLE CONTAINING SUCH A SYSTEM | The invention relates to a method and system for controlling viscosity of a hydraulic fluid. The viscosity of a hydraulic fluid is usually very much dependent on temperature. By using existing throttles which generate a pressure drop, the hydraulic fluid can be heated by creating a power drain in these existing throttl... | 1. Method for controlling the viscosity of a hydraulic fluid, in which the hydraulic fluid is at least in part included in a hydraulic circuit comprising a pump, a first load, and a valve for coupling the first load to the pump and uncoupling the first load from the pump, the valve being arranged in series with the fir... | BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY The present invention is a continuation of PCT/SE2004/000484, filed Mar. 30, 2004, which claims priority to SE 0301136-8, filed Apr. 15, 2003, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The present invention relates to a system and a method for controlling viscosity of a fluid, in partic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention is a continuation of PCT/SE2004/000484, filed Mar. 30, 2004, which claims priority to SE 0301136-8, filed Apr. 15, 2003, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The present invention relates to a system and a method for controlling viscosity of a flui... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention is a continuation of PCT/SE2004/000484, filed Mar. 30, 2004, which claims priority to SE 0301136-8, filed Apr. 15, 2003, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The present invention relates to a system and a method for controlling viscosity of a flui... | 20051007 | 20071030 | 20060202 | 75392.0 | F16D3102 | 0 | LOPEZ, FRANK D | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VISCOSITY OF A FLUID AND A WORKING VEHICLE CONTAINING SUCH A SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F16D | 2,005 | |
11,163,281 | ACCEPTED | INPUT DATA SLICER | A method for slicing a differential input signal formed of first and second analog signals, including: receiving the first and second analog signals; adjusting direct current (DC) levels of the first and second analog signals according to a first voltage; comparing voltage difference between the first and second analog... | 1. A data slicer for slicing a differential input signal formed of first and second analog signals, comprising: a differential comparator having a first input and a second input for respectively receiving the first and second analog signals, for receiving a first voltage and comparing voltage difference between the fir... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data slicer, and more particularly, to a differential input data slicer. 2. Description of the Prior Art An input data slicer is an important component for many data recovery devices and signal equalizers. The conventional data sli... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data slicer, and more particularly, to a differential input data slicer. 2. Description of the Prior Art An input data slicer is an important component for many data recovery devices and signal equalizers. The conventio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an objective of the claimed invention to provide a data slicer to solve the above-mentioned problems. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a data slicer for slicing a differential input signal formed of first and second analog signals is dis... | 20051013 | 20060912 | 20060420 | 65630.0 | H03M158 | 0 | LAUTURE, JOSEPH J | INPUT DATA SLICER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,005 | |
11,163,376 | ACCEPTED | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A FUNCTION | A system and method for remotely controlling a function. A range-limited function is performed when a wireless control signal is indicative of a range-limited function and an elapsed time value exceeds a threshold value. | 1. A system for remotely controlling a function, the system comprising: a transmitter for transmitting a wireless control signal indicative of a function request; a receiver for receiving the wireless control signal; and a receiver control circuit for determining when the function request is indicative of a range-limit... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling a function, such as a vehicle function. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a system for remotely controlling a function is provided. The system includes a tr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a system for remotely controlling a function is provided. The system includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a receiver control circuit. The transmitter transmits a wireless control signal indicative of a function request. The rec... | 20051017 | 20090922 | 20070419 | 67446.0 | G05B1900 | 0 | SHERWIN, RYAN W | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A FUNCTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G05B | 2,005 | |
11,163,391 | ACCEPTED | USER-FRIENDLIER INTERFACES FOR A CAMERA | A system and method is disclosed for enabling user friendly interaction with a camera system. Specifically, the inventive system and method has several aspects to improve the interaction with a camera system, including voice recognition, gaze tracking, touch sensitive inputs and others. The voice recognition unit is op... | 1. A voice recognizing camera system comprising: a) a camera device operable for taking pictures; b) a camera controller operable for controlling said camera device and coupled to said camera device; and c) a voice recognizer operable for recognizing vocal utterances; wherein said voice recognizer is coupled to said ca... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Digitally-based and film-based cameras abound and are extremely flexible and convenient. One use for a camera is in the taking of self portraits. Typically, the user frames the shot and places the camera in a mode whereby when the shutter button is depressed; the camera waits a predetermined... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Digitally-based and film-based cameras abound and are extremely flexible and convenient. One use for a camera is in the taking of self portraits. Typically, the user frames the shot and places the camera in a mode whereby when the shutter button is depressed; the camera waits a p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A self-contained camera system, according to various aspects of the present invention, includes voice recognition wherein multiple different vocalizations can be recognized and wherein some such recognized vocalizations can be associated with the same camera command. Another aspect ... | 20051017 | 20100413 | 20070419 | 96841.0 | G03B1700 | 4 | FULLER, RODNEY EVAN | USER-FRIENDLIER INTERFACES FOR A CAMERA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,005 | |
11,163,534 | ACCEPTED | Volumetric Control Apparatus for Fluid Dispensing | The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing fluid in preselected volumetric quantities. The apparatus comprises a valve positioned inline with a conduit holding fluid under pressure, a flow meter positioned inline with the conduit, a control unit communicatively coupled to the valve and flow meter, the c... | 1. An apparatus for dispensing fluid in preselected volumetric quantities comprising: a valve positioned inline with a conduit holding fluid under pressure; a flow meter positioned inline with the conduit; a control unit communicatively coupled to the valve and flow meter, the control unit adapted to open and close the... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a U.S. National Stage application claiming the benefit of prior filed International Application, serial number PCT/US2004/012361, filed on Apr. 22, 2004, which International Application claims a priority date of Apr. 22, 2003 based on prior filed U.S. p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Conventional methods for measuring volumes of liquid require a collection of measuring implements, such as measuring cups and spoons. These measuring implements known in the art are fabricated to measure and deliver a preset volume of liquid as determined by each individual measu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing fluids in preselected quantities. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided for dispensing fluid in preselected volumetric quantities. The apparatus comprises a valve, such as a sole... | 20051021 | 20071211 | 20060713 | 67720.0 | H04L1266 | 2 | FETSUGA, ROBERT M | VOLUMETRIC CONTROL APPARATUS FOR FLUID DISPENSING | MICRO | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,163,788 | ACCEPTED | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING CHARACTERISTICS OF A TELEPHONE NUMBER | After receiving a telephone number, various characteristics of the telephone number are determined. These include, the type of phone associated with the telephone number, the phone carrier of the telephone number, and geographic characteristics of the telephone number. This can be done, for instance, by analyzing the t... | 1. A process for determining characteristics of a telephone number, comprising the steps of: receiving a telephone number; determining the type of phone associated with the phone number; determining the phone carrier of the phone number; and determining geographic characteristics of the phone number. 2. The process of ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to online or website registration. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for verifying an online registration by a telephone connection separate from the online connection between the website and potential registrant. This inven... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to online or website registration. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for verifying an online registration by a telephone connection separate from the online connection between the website and potential registrant... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention resides in a process for determining characteristics of a telephone number. First, a telephone number is received. This can be by caller identification upon receiving a telephone call, or obtaining the telephone number from a form, such as an online registratio... | 20051031 | 20110517 | 20060713 | 91284.0 | H04Q720 | 3 | SING, SIMON P | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING CHARACTERISTICS OF A TELEPHONE NUMBER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,163,860 | ACCEPTED | Load Sensor Safety Vacuum Release System | A motor with associated load sensor is connected to a circulation pump of a swimming pool circulation system. The load sensor performs the function of a safety vacuum release system by detecting underload of the motor. Underload is now discovered to be reliably indicative of blockage on the intake side of a circulation... | 1. An aquatic facility with safety vacuum release system, comprising: an aquatic vessel containing a body of water suitable for bathing; at least one circulation drain near a bottom of said aquatic vessel; a circulation pump having an intake side for drawing water out of the aquatic vessel and having an output side for... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to pumps and to condition responsive control of a pump drive motor. The invention also generally relates to hydrotherapy spas and swimming pools, with a condition responsive means for agitating or circulating water in the pool. The in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to pumps and to condition responsive control of a pump drive motor. The invention also generally relates to hydrotherapy spas and swimming pools, with a condition responsive means for agitating or circulating water in the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Against the described background, it is therefore a general object of the invention to provide an SVRS that can retrofit substantially any swimming pool circulation system by the direct substitution of the circulation pump motor, thereby requiring substantially no expansion of equip... | 20051101 | 20121009 | 20060504 | 58840.0 | E04H400 | 1 | NGUYEN, TUAN N | LOAD SENSOR SAFETY VACUUM RELEASE SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04H | 2,005 | |
11,164,101 | ACCEPTED | CT DETECTOR PHOTODIODE HAVING MULTIPLE CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES | A CT detector includes a pixel having a single photodiode and multiple charge storage devices that are alternately stored and read out. The photodiode is a frontlit diode with a pair of capacitors that alternately store charge generated during data acquisition. Multiple pixels are connected to a single readout amplifie... | 1. An x-ray detection pixel comprising: a scintillator configured to generate a first light quantity from x-rays received during a first acquisition in a view from an x-ray source having a focal spot at a first source position, and configured to generate a second light quantity from x-rays received during a second acqu... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to diagnostic imaging and, more particularly, to a detector assembly for radiographic imaging having photodiodes with multiple charge storage devices. The multiple charge storage devices not only reduce the likelihood of detector saturation, but also s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to diagnostic imaging and, more particularly, to a detector assembly for radiographic imaging having photodiodes with multiple charge storage devices. The multiple charge storage devices not only reduce the likelihood of detector saturation... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an array of pixels for a CT detector that overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks. Each pixel is designed to have multiple charge storage devices. A CT detector pixel includes a photosensitive device, preferably a photodiode, and multipl... | 20051110 | 20071016 | 20070510 | 71354.0 | H05G160 | 0 | MIDKIFF, ANASTASIA | CT DETECTOR PHOTODIODE HAVING MULTIPLE CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05G | 2,005 | |
11,164,261 | ACCEPTED | Telecommunications Wake-Up System and Method | A system and method for providing a telecommunication device wake-up (TWU) so vital communication, including but not limited to, priority and emergency calls, can be delivered to a telecommunications device that is turned from its normal “On-mode”, to a “Listening Mode” (LM). Telecommunication device wake-up (TWU) is c... | 1. A method for allowing vital communications to reach their intended recipient(s) at all times. The present invention claims a method in which the telecommunications device is always present on a network. 2. A method as recited in claim 1 further comprising using wireless handsets that have no “off” button; said hands... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is in the field of Global Telecommunication Services, specifically a system and method to provide a telecommunications device wake-up, including but not limited to telecommunications devices that receive and/or transmit voice, data and/or video, over landline, wireless/mobil... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Today, it is necessary for Telecommunications Users (TU) to be able to process calls or to communicate based on the importance of incoming voice, data, or video transmissions. Often, unwanted calls, such as from telemarketing services, or unimportant calls interrupt busy schedule... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a system and method enabling a telecommunications device to never turn off, but instead to switch from its normal “on” position into “Listening Mode” (LM), in which said device is able to receive emergency and/or important incoming information, inclu... | 20051116 | 20090616 | 20060302 | 71259.0 | H04Q720 | 0 | AMINZAY, SHAIMA Q | TELECOMMUNICATIONS WAKE-UP SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,164,308 | ACCEPTED | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DRIVING A DISPLAY DEVICE | According to the present disclosure, a transmitter for transmitting control characters to a display device over an interface includes a transmitter portion configured to transmit a control character having a plurality of bit values to the display device. The transmitter also includes logic configured to determine value... | 1. A transmitter for transmitting control characters to a display device via an interface comprising: a transmitter portion configured to transmit at least one control character having a plurality of bit values and at least one rebalancing control character to the display device; and logic configured to determine value... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present application relates to methods and apparatus for driving a display and, in particular, methods and apparatus for transmitting control characters to a display device over an AC-coupled interface. BACKGROUND In computer systems having integrated graphics processing circuitry located within a b... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In computer systems having integrated graphics processing circuitry located within a bridge device, such as a northbridge, display media, such as monitors or displays are sometimes driven directly from the bridge. For particular display devices operating according to the digital video interface (... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a computer system including a transmitter driving a display device from a slot on a bridge. FIG. 2 illustrates a data enable signal issued by a transmitter driving a display device. FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a DC unbalanced control ch... | 20051117 | 20100803 | 20070517 | 75300.0 | G09G500 | 0 | SHARIFI-TAFRESHI, KOOSHA | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DRIVING A DISPLAY DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,164,316 | ACCEPTED | APPARATUS OF LIGHT SOURCE AND ADJUSTABLE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR LEDs | A control circuit for LEDs is adapted for controlling brightness of a plurality of LEDs as light source in an LCD. The control circuit comprises a control pulse generator and a plurality of LED direct current supplies. The control pulse generator is used for receiving a brightness adjusting signal and generating a plur... | 1. A light adjustable LED control circuit, suitable for controlling a plurality of LEDs, comprising: a plurality of DC current supplies, used for providing a DC current to the corresponding LED respectively; and a control pulse generator, used for generating a plurality of control pulse signals with fixed and same freq... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial no. 94126315, filed on Aug. 3, 2005. All disclosure of the Taiwan application is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a light a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a light adjustable control circuit, which is directed to a beam density adjustment control circuit using a plurality of LEDs as the light source. More specifically, the present invention relates to a beam density adjustment c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Based on the above, the object of the present invention is to provide a low visual noise beam density light adjusting control circuit used in having a plurality of LEDs as the light source. More specifically, the light source includes the LEDs with different colors. Through controll... | 20051117 | 20080708 | 20070208 | 95759.0 | H05B4136 | 0 | DUONG, DIEU HIEN | APPARATUS OF LIGHT SOURCE AND ADJUSTABLE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR LEDS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,005 | |
11,164,365 | ACCEPTED | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE | A heat dissipation device for an electronic unit includes a heat sink (10), a pair of first heat pipes (20) and a pair of second heat pipes (30). The heat sink includes a base (12) for contacting with the electronic unit (42), a plate (14) spaced from the base, and a plurality of fins (16) arranged between the base and... | 1. A heat dissipation device for an electronic unit, comprising: a heat sink comprising a base for contacting with the electronic unit, a plate spaced from the base, and a plurality of fins sandwiched between the base and the plate; a first heat pipe attached to the heat sink and comprising an evaporating portion sandw... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a heat dissipation device, and particularly to a heat dissipation device including a heat sink and heat pipes for achieving great heat dissipation efficiency. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART As computer technology continues to advance, electronic components such as cen... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a heat dissipation device, and particularly to a heat dissipation device including a heat sink and heat pipes for achieving great heat dissipation efficiency. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, what is needed is a heat dissipation device which can quickly and efficiently transfer heat away from an electronic unit to improve cooling performance of the heat dissipation device. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a heat dissipation device fo... | 20051121 | 20071009 | 20070524 | 75680.0 | H05K720 | 0 | LEO, LEONARD R | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05K | 2,005 | |
11,164,464 | ACCEPTED | POWER STEALING CONTROL DEVICES | A power stealing system having a switch and a circuit that takes power from equipment to operate control electronics. The system may be such that power stealing occurs while the equipment is not powered to avoid disruption or false signals in the electronics or equipment. The circuit may convey taken power to a storage... | 1. A power stealing system comprising: a switch; a control circuit connected to the switch; a storage device connected to the control circuit; and a controller connected to the switch and control circuit. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the switch is connectable to an electrical powered load. 3. The system of claim 2... | BACKGROUND The invention pertains to control devices using power stealing and particularly pertains to thermostatic devices having power stealing circuitry. SUMMARY The invention is a control device doing power stealing in its operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a power stealing con... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention pertains to control devices using power stealing and particularly pertains to thermostatic devices having power stealing circuitry. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention is a control device doing power stealing in its operation. | 20051123 | 20090113 | 20070524 | 63872.0 | H02J110 | 1 | DEBERADINIS, ROBERT L | POWER STEALING CONTROL DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02J | 2,005 | |
11,164,516 | ACCEPTED | ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR LUMBAR SUPPORT OF CHAIR BACKREST | The present invention provides a backrest of a chair having a recess for receiving an angle adjustable lumbar support, wherein the lumbar support having a lower projection including a pair of cylindrical protrusions at both sides with resilient and metal gaskets put thereon, an outer gear formed around one of the pair ... | 1. A chair lumbar support adjustment mechanism, having an angle adjustable lumbar support which is combined to a backrest of a chair; the improvement comprising: the backrest having a recess for receiving the angle adjustable lumbar support. 2. A chair lumbar support adjustment mechanism, having an angle adjustable lum... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to mechanisms which enable components of a chair to be adjustably positioned relative to one another, and more particularly to an improved angle adjustment mechanism for a lumbar support of chair backrest. 2. Related Art Ergonomic chairs ar... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to mechanisms which enable components of a chair to be adjustably positioned relative to one another, and more particularly to an improved angle adjustment mechanism for a lumbar support of chair backrest. 2. Related Art Ergonom... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved angle adjustment mechanism of a chair lumbar support which enable a user adjust the lumbar support to a desired angle by simple operation. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a backre... | 20051128 | 20080226 | 20070531 | 74582.0 | A47C746 | 0 | WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT | ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR LUMBAR SUPPORT OF CHAIR BACKREST | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47C | 2,005 | |
11,164,700 | ACCEPTED | SNAP-FIT VALVE | A flexible check valve is introduced within a fluid path for leakage protection. The flexible check valve is preferably a crossbill used in conjunction with a drinking straw to prevent undesired liquid leakage from a container such as a drink box. A transition section is used to mate the dissimilar materials of the str... | 1. A flexible check valve retention system, said system comprising: a. tubular section providing a fluid path; b. a transition section comprising a proximal and distal end, said proximal end connected to said tubular section; c. a flexible check valve operatively connected to said distal end of said transition section ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 10/905,550 filed Jan. 10, 2005, and claims the benefit of provisional patent application 60/534,982, filed Jan. 9, 2004. FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention is related to fluid flow control and more specifically l... | <SOH> FIELD OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is related to fluid flow control and more specifically leakage protection in a straw application. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention uses a valve within a fluid path for leakage protection. The valve is preferably a flexible check valve such as crossbill. The flexible check valve is preferably used within a tubular section having a fluid path and is attached to the exit end of a straw. Prefe... | 20051201 | 20101123 | 20060914 | 57786.0 | A47G1922 | 0 | ELOSHWAY, NIKI MARINA | SNAP-FIT VALVE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A47G | 2,005 | |
11,164,710 | ACCEPTED | ELECTRICAL WEAPON HAVING CONTROLLER FOR TIMED CURRENT THROUGH TARGET AND DATE/TIME RECORDING | An apparatus for interfering with locomotion by a human or animal target includes a microprocessor programmed to track date and time, to initiate and maintain for a period an electrical current, and to record tracked date and time for each initiation of the current. The current, when conducted through the target, inter... | 1. A dart weapon for interfering with locomotion by a human being or animal target, the weapon for use with each of a plurality of replaceable cartridges, each cartridge having at least one wire-tethered dart and a propellant that propels the dart, the weapon comprising: a receiver that receives a particular cartridge ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of co-pending application Ser. No. 10/673,901, filed Sep. 28, 2003 which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/016,082, filed Dec. 12, 2001 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,636,412, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/398,388,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of electricity to disable human beings and other living targets is well known. In the middle 1800's, electricity was directed through a harpoon to electrocute a whale. Electrocution also came into use as a method of carrying out a death sentence resulting from the commiss... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention interferes with locomotion by a living target. The apparatus includes a circuit to track date and time, to initiate and maintain for a period an electrical current, and to record tracked date and time for each initi... | 20051202 | 20070626 | 20070503 | 92874.0 | H01T2300 | 2 | ELDRED, JOHN W | ELECTRICAL WEAPON HAVING CONTROLLER FOR TIMED CURRENT THROUGH TARGET AND DATE/TIME RECORDING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01T | 2,005 | |
11,164,737 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus And Method For Adjusting An Orientation Of Probes | Probes of a probe card assembly can be adjusted with respect to an element of the probe card assembly, which can be an element of the probe card assembly that facilitates mounting of the probe card assembly to a test apparatus. The probe card assembly can then be mounted in a test apparatus, and an orientation of the p... | 1. A test apparatus comprising: a probe card assembly comprising a plurality of probes configured to contact an electronic device to be tested; first adjusting means for selectively adjusting an orientation of the probes with respect to a reference element of the probe card assembly; attaching means for attaching the p... | BACKGROUND An electronic device, such as a semiconductor die, can be tested by providing test signals to the device and monitoring the response of the device to the test signals. The test signals can be provided to the electronic device through electrically conductive probes that are temporarily pressed against termina... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>An electronic device, such as a semiconductor die, can be tested by providing test signals to the device and monitoring the response of the device to the test signals. The test signals can be provided to the electronic device through electrically conductive probes that are temporarily pressed aga... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an orientation of probes of a probe card assembly can be adjusted with respect to an element of the probe card assembly. The probe card assembly can then be mounted in a test apparatus, and an orientation of the probe card assembly can be adjusted with re... | 20051202 | 20100302 | 20070607 | 96791.0 | G01R3102 | 1 | HOLLINGTON, JERMELE M | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AN ORIENTATION OF PROBES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01R | 2,005 | |
11,164,759 | ACCEPTED | MODULAR HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A BRAZED CORE AND METHOD FOR FORMING | A modular heat exchanger suitable for automotive applications, and methods for forming the modular heat exchanger. The modular heat exchanger construction incorporates a monolithic brazed core assembly composed of flat-type cooling tubes and sinusoidal centers. The required positional tolerances of the tubes for mating... | 1. A method for manufacturing a modular heat exchanger, the method comprising the steps of: assembling a headerless core comprising substantially parallel tubes separated by centers that extend parallel to the tubes, each adjacent pair of the tubes being spaced apart by one of the centers so as to establish a pre-braze... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a division patent application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/489,795, filed Jun. 13, 1995, whose contents are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an improved modular heat exchanger of the type u... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an improved modular heat exchanger of the type used in the automotive industry. More particularly, this invention relates to a modular heat exchanger having a brazed core assembly and techniques by which such a heat exchanger is assembled, in whic... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide a modular heat exchanger composed of one or more brazed core assemblies, such that the heat exchanger is characterized by a greater heat transfer efficiency than prior art modular heat exchangers having one or more cores constructed... | 20051205 | 20120710 | 20060907 | 64585.0 | B21D5302 | 1 | CHANG, RICK KILTAE | METHOD OF FORMING A MODULAR HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A BRAZED CORE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B21D | 2,005 | |
11,164,764 | ACCEPTED | LESS LETHAL WEAPONS FOR MULTIPLE SHOTS | An apparatus for interfering with locomotion by one or more targets being animal or human, uses a plurality of delivery circuits that each deliver current through any target of the one or more targets. The apparatus includes a capacitance, a switch, a trigger; and a control circuit that controls the switch. Each delive... | 1. An apparatus for interfering with locomotion by one or more targets being animal or human, the apparatus for use with a provided plurality of means operative for conducting current, each means conducts a respective current through any user selected target of the one or more targets, the apparatus comprising: a capac... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 10/673,901, filed Sep. 28, 2003 which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/016,082, filed Dec. 12, 2001 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,636,412, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/398,388, filed Sep.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of electricity to disable human beings and other living targets is well known. In the middle 1800's, electricity was directed through a harpoon to electrocute a whale. Electrocution also came into use as a method of carrying out a death sentence resulting from the commiss... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, interferes with locomotion by one or more targets being animal or human, and uses a plurality of delivery circuits that each deliver current through any target of the one or more targets. The apparatus includes a c... | 20051205 | 20070102 | 20060921 | 69768.0 | F41C900 | 0 | HAYES, BRET C | LESS LETHAL WEAPONS FOR MULTIPLE SHOTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F41C | 2,005 | |
11,164,781 | ACCEPTED | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENCODING DIGITAL DATA | A method for encoding digital data includes the step of: encoding the digital data to a corresponding digital signal sequence by a digital signal encoder (110) according to an encoding rule, which can be transmitted through the single digital circuit (12). The digital signal sequence includes a first digital signal, tw... | 1. An apparatus for encoding digital data, comprising: a digital signal output device comprising a digital data encoder for encoding each digital data to a corresponding digital signal sequence according to an encoding rule; and a single digital signal circuit for transmitting the digital signal sequence from the digit... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for processing digital data in electronic devices, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for encoding digital data in electronic devices. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART In recent years, electronic devices have been widely used in the... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for processing digital data in electronic devices, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for encoding digital data in electronic devices. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An apparatus for encoding digital data which can be transmitted through a single digital signal circuit in accordance with a preferred embodiment includes a digital signal output device, a single digital signal circuit and digital signal receiving device. The digital signal output d... | 20051206 | 20061226 | 20060907 | 90193.0 | H03M700 | 0 | NGUYEN, LINH V | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENCODING DIGITAL DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,005 | |
11,164,784 | ACCEPTED | MULTI-CHUTE GRAVITY FEED DISPENSER DISPLAY | A set of panels having chutes therebetween. The chutes being defined by curvilinear rails on such panels. The curvilinear rails having stops thereon for stopping the products for viewing. | 1. A dispenser and display rack system for storing and displaying products on store shelving, said system comprising at least three panels having an operative orientation wherein said panels are disposed in spaced-apart side-by-side relation constituting an operative orientation and wherein adjacent ones of said panels... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10/600,387, filed Jun. 20, 2003, entitled “MULTI-CHUTE GRAVITY FEED DISPENSER DISPLAY”, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/404,648, filed Aug. 20, 2002, which are ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to dispenser racks and displays therefore, and more particularly, to a compact, easy to assemble, easy to load and unload multiple chute dispenser with an integrated display. | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A set of panels having chutes therebetween. The chutes being defined by curvilinear rails on such panels. The curvilinear rails having stops thereon for stopping the products for viewing. | 20051206 | 20140909 | 20081009 | 66297.0 | G07F1100 | 1 | COLLINS, MICHAEL | MULTI-CHUTE GRAVITY FEED DISPENSER DISPLAY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G07F | 2,005 | |
11,165,182 | ACCEPTED | Detection of change in posture in video | Input video data is processed to detect a change in a posture of a person shown in the video data. The change of posture may be the result of an event, for example, the person falling or getting up. The input video data may include a plurality of frames. Objects in the frames are tracked and then classified, for exampl... | 1. A method, comprising: receiving input video data; processing the video data to detect a change in a posture of a human target in the input video data. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the change in the posture is detected based on at least one of a height or an aspect ratio of the human target. 3. The method of cla... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to surveillance systems. Specifically, the invention relates to a video-based surveillance system that can be used, for example, to detect when a person falls or gets up. 2. Related Art Some state-of-the-art intelligent video surveil... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to surveillance systems. Specifically, the invention relates to a video-based surveillance system that can be used, for example, to detect when a person falls or gets up. 2. Related Art Some state-of-the-art intelligent v... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, an apparatus, and an article of manufacture for automatic detection of change in posture. Such embodiments may involve computer vision techniques to automatically detect the change of posture and other such events by detecting... | 20050624 | 20091103 | 20061228 | 95226.0 | G06K900 | 1 | AZARIAN, SEYED H | DETECTION OF CHANGE IN POSTURE IN VIDEO | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,165,280 | ACCEPTED | Method for transmitting data in a telecommunications network and switch for implementing said method | A method for transferring data from a first switch to a second switch selectively by line-switching or by packet-switching as well as to a switch for carrying out the method. Data packets are thereby first transferred packet-switched through a packet-switching network to the second switch. With the presence of a corres... | 1. A method for transferring data from a first switch to a second switch, the first switch being part of or having access to a lines-switching network, selectively by line-switching or packet switching, comprising: a) establishing a connection through the line-switching network from the first switch to an access point ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/147,970, filed Mar. 23, 1999, which is a National Phase Patent Application of International Application Number PCT/DE97/02363, filed on Oct. 7, 1997, which claims the priority of German Application No. 19642 063.6... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to a method for transferring data from a first switch to a second switch, selectively by line switching or by packet switching, and to a switch for carrying out the method. The present-day situation in telecommunications is marked by a division between two d... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Based on the prior art, the present invention is concerned with the problem of providing a method for transferring data from a first switch to a second switch and providing a switching for carrying out the method which, depending on the data origin and headers of a user or network m... | 20050622 | 20061205 | 20051103 | 63858.0 | 3 | QURESHI, AFSAR M | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AND SWITCH FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,165,304 | ACCEPTED | System for treatment of plantar fasciitis | An stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of... | 1. An article of manufacture: a kit for at least one of managing foot pain, providing anatomical support to the arch of a foot, treating arch pain, treating heel pain, increasing tissue healing and rehabilitation in a human afflicted with plantar fasciitis, and preventing injury to the plantar fascia, comprising: a she... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to a stretch resistant plantar fascia support system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stretch resistant plantar fascia support system that may be adhesively applied to a foot to provide relief from plantar fasciitis. FIG. 1 is a d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to a stretch resistant plantar fascia support system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stretch resistant plantar fascia support system that may be adhesively applied to a foot to provide relief from plantar fasciitis. F... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system for treatment of plantar fasciitis. The system is economical and may be easily applied by a patient. A stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided with a foot sole support. The foot sole support ... | 20050623 | 20120710 | 20051027 | 62580.0 | 1 | PATEL, TARLA R | SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,165,341 | ACCEPTED | Methods, systems and apparatus for displaying the multimedia information from wireless communication networks | Video signals for a mobile terminal are converted to accommodate reproduction by an alternative display terminal. The video signal from a wireless communication network is processed to provide a converted video signal appropriate for an alternative display terminal. This converted video signal is then provided to accom... | 1-66. (canceled) 67. A method for processing signals to accommodate reproduction by an alternative display terminal, the method comprising: receiving a video signal appropriate for displaying a video content on a mobile terminal; processing the video signal to provide a converted video signal that can be used by an alt... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60/588,358 filed on Jul. 16, 2004 and entitled “A Method and System for Displaying the Multimedia Information from Wireless Communications or Portable IT Devices,” the entire contents of which are hereby inco... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to mobile terminals and related technology and more particularly to mobile terminal signal conversion for external display. 2. Description of the Related Art Handheld mobile terminals (e.g., cellular phones, personal digi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, the multimedia signal destined for the mobile terminal is converted and provided to an external display system, so that the corresponding video and/or audio may be reproduced using the external system. It is believed that this feature will b... | 20050624 | 20110301 | 20060413 | 99868.0 | H04N327 | 7 | MILLER, BRANDON J | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING THE MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION FROM WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,165,363 | ACCEPTED | Securely providing extensible third-party plug-ins | The present invention is directed to a system and method of securely providing extensible third-party plug-ins to user computers. The system enables third-parties to authenticate themselves to user computers before a user computer is allowed to load the plug-ins. The system also creates separate processes that are spaw... | 1. A method to securely provide programmatic extensibility comprising: loading a plug-in onto a computer; authenticating the plug-in to the computer; spawning a separate process from a main process to run the plug-in; and assigning the separate process a lower privilege level than the main process. 2. The method accord... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. BACKGROUND Third-party vendors typically provide extensibility for their software through plug-ins including Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL). A DLL is a small application, or sometimes a g... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Third-party vendors typically provide extensibility for their software through plug-ins including Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL). A DLL is a small application, or sometimes a group of small applications, that can be called on by a larger application to provide a service or set of instructions. A DL... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention introduces a system that can be configured to improve the security for allowing third-party vendors to load their extensible software onto user computers. Additionally the system can authenticate authorized third-party users before loading their extensible software onto user co... | 20050624 | 20090721 | 20061228 | 97103.0 | H04L900 | 0 | KENDALL, CHUCK O | SECURELY PROVIDING EXTENSIBLE THIRD-PARTY PLUG-INS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,165,478 | ACCEPTED | In-situ water analysis method and system | An automatic system for monitoring chemistry information for a body of water comprises a sensor for determining chemistry information, a microprocessor for processing chemistry information, and a housing coupled to at least one of the sensor and the microprocessor. Preferably the housing is floatable or mountable. The ... | 1. A floatable automatic system for monitoring chemistry information for a body of water, comprising: a. a sensor for determining chemistry information for the body of water; b. a control circuit coupled to the sensor for processing chemistry information; and c. a floatation housing coupled to at least one of the senso... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of water analysis. More specifically, the present invention relates to the field of automated water chemistry analysis. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION For owners of recreational aquatic facilities, such as pools, spas, and hot tubs, water chemistr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For owners of recreational aquatic facilities, such as pools, spas, and hot tubs, water chemistry must be properly maintained to deflect the hazards associated with water not properly balanced. If the chemistry of a pool is even slightly off, for instance, a serious health hazard... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a method and system for monitoring water chemistry and appropriately metering chemicals to balance water. The method and system are user-friendly and automated, thereby alleviating concerns about safety, accuracy, and timeliness of the chemistry reading. The... | 20050622 | 20100323 | 20061228 | 75088.0 | B01L302 | 1 | ROGERS, DAVID A | IN-SITU WATER ANALYSIS METHOD AND SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01L | 2,005 | |
11,165,770 | ACCEPTED | Lighting module for a motor vehicle and a light comprising such a module | The invention concerns a lighting module comprising a concave reflector, and at least one light source disposed in the concavity of the reflector in order to illuminate at least upwards, and a lens situated in front of the reflector and light source. The reflector is associated with a flat plate, the top face of which ... | 1. A lighting module for a motor vehicle light, giving a light beam with cutoff, comprising a concave reflector, at least one light source disposed in the concavity of the reflector in order to illuminate at least upwards, and a lens situated at the front of the reflector and light source, the reflector being associate... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a lighting module for a motor vehicle light, able to give in particular a light beam with cutoff. It concerns in particular a module of the type that comprises a concave reflector, at least one light source disposed in the concavity of the reflector in order to illuminate... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to a lighting module for a motor vehicle light, able to give in particular a light beam with cutoff. It concerns in particular a module of the type that comprises a concave reflector, at least one light source disposed in the concavity of the reflector in order t... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The invention consists, apart from the provisions disclosed above, of a certain number of other provisions which will be dealt with more explicitly below with regard to example embodiments described with reference to the accompanying figures, but which are in no way limitin... | 20050623 | 20100323 | 20060105 | 96996.0 | F21V700 | 0 | MCMANMON, MARY ELIZABETH | LIGHTING MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A LIGHT COMPRISING SUCH A MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21V | 2,005 | |
11,165,798 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for controlling and monitoring an array of point-of-load regulators | A power control system comprises a plurality of POL regulators, at least one serial data bus operatively connecting the plurality of POL regulators, and a system controller connected to the serial data bus and adapted to send and receive digital data to and from the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus furt... | 1. A power control system comprising: a host; at least one point-of-load (POL) regulator adapted to provide an output voltage to the host; and a system controller operatively connected to said at least one POL regulator via a serial data bus and adapted to send programming data to said at least one POL regulator. | RELATED APPLICATION DATA This application claims priority as a continuation-in-part pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 120 to patent application Ser. No. 10/326,222, filed Dec. 21, 2002, and patent application Ser. No. 10/293,001, filed Nov. 13, 2002. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention rel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to power control systems, or more particularly, to a method and system to control and monitor an array of point-of-load regulators. 2. Description of Related Art With the increasing complexity of electronic systems, it is co... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a system and method for controlling and monitoring POL regulators within a distributed power system. In an embodiment of the invention, the power control system comprises a plurality of POL regulators, at least one serial data bus operatively connectin... | 20050624 | 20081125 | 20051229 | 58799.0 | 2 | STERRETT, JEFFREY L | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING AN ARRAY OF POINT-OF-LOAD REGULATORS BY A HOST | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,165,932 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for generating default personal greetings using text to speech conversion | A telecommunications system includes a user database storing user information; a text-to-speech generator; and a default user greeting generator for a messaging system for generating a greeting based on a text-to-speech conversion of user information using said text-to-speech generator. The system may further include a... | 1. A telecommunications system, comprising: a user database storing user information; a text-to-speech generator; and means for generating a default user greeting based on a text-to-speech conversion of user information using said text-to-speech generator. 2. A telecommunications system in accordance with claim 1, furt... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relate to telecommunications systems and, in particular, to an improved voice response system. 2. Description of the Related Art Modern voicemail systems allow users to define default voicemail greetings. Typically, this involves the user compo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relate to telecommunications systems and, in particular, to an improved voice response system. 2. Description of the Related Art Modern voicemail systems allow users to define default voicemail greetings. Typically, this involves th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other drawbacks in the prior art are overcome in large part by a system and method according to embodiments of the present invention. A telecommunications system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a voicemail system; and a default greeting generat... | 20050624 | 20090602 | 20070104 | 72174.0 | H04M1100 | 0 | GAUTHIER, GERALD | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING DEFAULT PERSONAL GREETINGS USING TEXT TO SPEECH CONVERSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,165,992 | ACCEPTED | Adaptive optical plane formation with rolling shutter | A scene is imaged by moving an optical lens relative to an image sensing surface (such as film or a pixel array) synchronously with exposing different portions of the image sensing surface. The synchronous actions are preferably adaptable to the scene being imaged, so objects at different object distances are focused a... | 1. A method for imaging a scene comprising: manipulating an optical relationship between an optical lens and an image sensing surface so that the image sensing surface is spaced at different effective image distances from the lens; and exposing different portions of the image sensing surface synchronous with manipulati... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to methods and optical devices that provide an increased depth of field. BACKGROUND Traditional photography relies on exposing a planar portion of the film through a fixed focusing lens (or lenses) so that an object of interest would be precisely focused on the film. The fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Traditional photography relies on exposing a planar portion of the film through a fixed focusing lens (or lenses) so that an object of interest would be precisely focused on the film. The film is disposed perpendicular to an optical axis and located at an image distance s i behind the lens that m... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The foregoing and other problems are overcome, and other advantages are realized, in accordance with the presently detailed embodiments of these teachings. According to one embodiment, the invention is a method for imaging a scene. The method includes manipulating an optical relationship between an ... | 20050624 | 20090217 | 20061228 | 74368.0 | G03B300 | 1 | KOVAL, MELISSA J | ADAPTIVE OPTICAL PLANE FORMATION WITH ROLLING SHUTTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,005 | |
11,166,284 | ACCEPTED | RFID label technique | An RFID webstock containing a relatively high pitch-density array of semiconductive chips is provided and joined to a web bearing relatively widely spaced antennas in a continuous process. The RFID webstock is separated or cut into individual chip sections, with the spacing of the chips being increased as the RFID webs... | 1. A method of forming an RFID article, the method comprising: separating an RFID webstock into a plurality of sections, wherein the RFID webstock includes a plurality of electrical connectors, each electrically coupled to one or more of a plurality of RFID chips, wherein each of the sections includes one or more of th... | CROSS-REFERENCE This is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/323,490, filed Dec. 18, 2002, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/350,606, filed Jan. 18, 2002. This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/776,281, filed Feb. 2, 2001, subsequently publish... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and labels, and to particular methods of manufacturing them, including a roll-to-roll method of manufacture and an alternative sheet-to-roll method of manufacture. 2. Prior... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to methods of making articles for RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), such as tags or labels. These methods process flexible webstock or sheetstock with embedded or surface mounted chips—herein called “RFID webstock” or “RFID sheetstock”, respectively. As u... | 20050624 | 20080422 | 20051117 | 57543.0 | 3 | SENGUPTA, SONYA MAZUMDAR | RFID LABEL TECHNIQUE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,166,387 | ACCEPTED | Methods and apparatus relating to the formulation and trading of risk management contracts | Methods and apparatus which deal with the management of risk relating to specified, yet unknown, future events are disclosed. ‘Sponsor’ stakeholders specify a particular product relating to an event or phenomenon for which there is a range of possible future outcomes. ‘Ordering’ stakeholders then offer contracts relati... | 1-25. (canceled) 26. A method of exchanging an obligation between parties, wherein an exchange obligation is administered by a supervisory institution, and wherein an account is maintained with an exchange institution, the method comprising: (a) maintaining a shadow record for a first party to be held independently by ... | This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 08/070,136, and further claims priority via PCT/AU95/00827, all commonly owned. Both U.S. Ser. No. 08/070,136 and PCT/AU95/00827 are incorporated by reference in their entireties herein. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to methods and apparatus, includin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Individuals and enterprises are continually exposed to risk because of future events beyond their control. The outcome of those events can either positively or negatively impact on their wellbeing. Individuals and enterprises should generally prefer not to face exposure to the possibility of ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>A number of embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a generic ‘system’ embodying the invention; FIG. 2 a shows a schematic block diagram of an indicative hardware platform supp... | 20050627 | 20100525 | 20051103 | 67648.0 | 1 | WONG, ERIC TAK WAI | SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR EXCHANGING AN OBLIGATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,166,458 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for transmiting N-bit video data over a serial link | A system including a receiver, a TMDS link (or other serial link), and a transmitter configured to transmit K-bit video words (typically, encoded 8-bit video words) over the link. In typical embodiments, the transmitter is configured to pack a sequence of N-bit video words, where N≠K (e.g., N=10, 12, or 16, when K=8) i... | 1. A transmitter for transmitting N-bit video over a serial link configured to transmit encoded K-bit words of video data, said transmitter comprising: a subsystem operable in at least one N-bit mode to pack a sequence of N-bit words of video data into a sequence of fragments, where N≠K and each of the fragments consis... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention pertains to methods and systems for transmitting video data (e.g., encoded video data) over a serial link, and to transmitters and receivers for use in such systems. In preferred embodiments, the serial link is a transition minimized differential signaling (“TMDS”) link, o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Throughout this disclosure (including in the claims) the expression “pixel clock” (or “source pixel clock”) denotes the pixel rate clock employed by a transmitter to receive (from a source) or generate video data to be transmitted over a serial link (e.g., video data to be encode... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a class of embodiments, the invention is a transmitter configured to pack a sequence of N-bit words of video data (where N is a “color depth” parameter, and N≠8) into a sequence of K-bit words to be referred to as “fragments” (where K is not equal to N) to encode the K-bit fragme... | 20050624 | 20091006 | 20070111 | 97204.0 | H04L2700 | 11 | RAO, ANAND SHASHIKANT | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITING N-BIT VIDEO DATA OVER A SERIAL LINK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,166,628 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, system, and method of dynamic binary translation supporting a denormal input handling mechanism | One embodiment of the invention provides a method to translate a set of source instructions into a set of target instructions, to execute the set of target instructions, and to unmask a denormal input control bit if the set of source instructions uses a denormal input handling mechanism. Another embodiment of the inven... | 1. A method comprising: translating a set of source instructions into a set of target instructions; executing said set of target instructions; and unmasking a denormal input control bit if said set of source instructions uses a denormal input handling mechanism. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising: detecting at least ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Some computer platforms conforming to, for example, Intel® Architecture-32 (IA-32) may support a feature known as Denormals-Are-Zeroes (DAZ) for handling denormal inputs or operands during execution of a program code. The platforms may include a control bit, referred to herein as a DAZ bit, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Some computer platforms conforming to, for example, Intel® Architecture-32 (IA-32) may support a feature known as Denormals-Are-Zeroes (DAZ) for handling denormal inputs or operands during execution of a program code. The platforms may include a control bit, referred to herein as... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, as to both organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, ... | 20050627 | 20080422 | 20061228 | 58054.0 | G06F945 | 0 | PARTRIDGE, WILLIAM B | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF DYNAMIC BINARY TRANSLATION SUPPORTING A DENORMAL INPUT HANDLING MECHANISM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,166,646 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for deterministic throttling for thermal management | A scheme to facilitate deterministic thermal management by having either device connected via a link to generate a thermal management request based on one device's thermal capability and the present conditions. The request is transmitted over the link to the other device with a specific sleep period. Consequently, the ... | 1. A deterministic thermal management scheme for an initiating agent comprising: the initiating agent to self detect a thermal stress condition; the initiating agent to generate a thermal management request after it detects the thermal stress condition; and the initiating agent to enter a low power state after receivin... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to thermal management, specifically, deterministic throttling for serial interconnect technology. 2. Description of the Related Art As mobile PC platforms increase performance and become feature-rich, thermal cooling of the platforms be... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to thermal management, specifically, deterministic throttling for serial interconnect technology. 2. Description of the Related Art As mobile PC platforms increase performance and become feature-rich, thermal cooling of the ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Subject matter is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The claimed subject matter, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages there... | 20050623 | 20090217 | 20061228 | 70746.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | CHERRY, STEPHEN J | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINISTIC THROTTLING FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,166,656 | ACCEPTED | Multiple module computer system and method | A computer system for multi-processing purposes. The computer system has a console comprising a first coupling site and a second coupling site. Each coupling site comprises a connector. The console is an enclosure that is capable of housing each coupling site. The system also has a plurality of computer modules, where ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A computer system comprising: a peripheral console comprising a power supply, a first coupling site and a second coupling site, each coupling site comprising a connector and a slot, the console being an enclosure housing the coupling sites, a serial communication hub controller powered by the power... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority as a continuation of U.S. nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 11/097,694, filed Mar. 31, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 10/772,214, filed Feb. 3, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to computing devices. More particularly, the present invention provides a system including a plurality of computer modules that can independently operate to provide backup capability, dual processing, and the like. Merely by way of example, the prese... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, a technique including a method and device for multi-module computing is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a system including a plurality of computer modules that can independently operate to provide backup ... | 20050624 | 20080520 | 20051103 | 85216.0 | 1 | PHAN, RAYMOND NGAN | MULTIPLE MODULE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,166,770 | ACCEPTED | Free-fall detection device and free-fall protection system for a portable electronic apparatus | In an integrated free-fall detection device for a portable apparatus an acceleration sensor generates acceleration signals correlated to the components of the acceleration of the portable apparatus along three detection axes. A dedicated purely hardware circuit connected to the acceleration sensor generates a free-fall... | 1. A free-fall detection device for a portable apparatus comprising: an acceleration sensor generating at least a first and a second acceleration signal correlated to a respective component of a sensed acceleration along a respective detection axis; and a free-fall detection module coupled to said acceleration sensor, ... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/590,997 filed Jul. 26, 2004, entitled HDD FREE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM IN PORTABLE PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH 3 AXIS DIGITAL MEMS SENSOR, and also claims priority of Italian Patent Application No. T02004A00043... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As it is known, in portable mobile applications HDD devices are more and more frequently incorporated into personal electronic and personal computer products. This is because HDD high capacity, fast speed, and low price combination surpasses any other memory product, making them ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention relates to a free-fall detection device for a portable apparatus which includes an acceleration sensor which generates a first acceleration signal and a second acceleration signal correlated to a respective component of a sensed acceleration along ... | 20050624 | 20081111 | 20060713 | 90424.0 | G11B2102 | 1 | OLSON, JASON C | FREE-FALL DETECTION DEVICE AND FREE-FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11B | 2,005 | |
11,166,817 | ACCEPTED | Method for the treatment of acne | A method for treatment of acne with tetracyclines is provided. A lower sustained dose and no loading dose is employed, with an optional once-a-day dosing regimen. | 1. A method of treating acne vulgaris, comprising the step of: Administering to a person suffering from acne vulgaris an oral tetracycline antibiotic in the amount of from about 0.5 to about 1.5 mg per kilogram of body weight, wherein the oral tetracycline antibiotic is contained in a pharmaceutically suitable delivery... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the treatment of acne vulgaris, commonly known simply as “acne.” Acne is a disease of the skin in which the pilosebaceous structures of the skin become inflamed, leading to the formation of comedones, pustules and nodules. Acne can lead to permanent scarring in severe ca... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to the treatment of acne vulgaris, commonly known simply as “acne.” Acne is a disease of the skin in which the pilosebaceous structures of the skin become inflamed, leading to the formation of comedones, pustules and nodules. Acne can lead to permanent scarring ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, a method is provided for the treatment of acne in which an antibiotically effective dose of an oral tetracycline, such as minocycline, is provided. This dose is approximately 1 milligram per kilogram of body weight (1 mg/kg), without an initial lo... | 20050624 | 20110405 | 20061228 | 75922.0 | A61K3165 | 5 | KIM, JENNIFER M | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACNE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,166,903 | ACCEPTED | Tool organizer | A tool organizer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool organizer comprises a frame and a plurality of wheels attached to the frame. The frame includes an upper frame component and a lower frame component. The upper and lower frame components are connected by at least one hinge and are moveable with respec... | 1. A tool organizer, comprising: a frame, the frame including an upper frame component and a lower frame component, the upper and lower frame components connected by at least one hinge and moveable with respect to one another between a folded and an unfolded configuration; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame; a... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-In-Part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/667,251, filed Sep. 19, 2003 in the name of Edward C. Guirlinger and entitled “TOOL ORGANIZER”. The entirety of the above-referenced application is incorporated by reference herein for all purposes. BACKGR... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to portable tool boxes, chests, containers and organizers for storing, transporting and organizing sets of tools. Specifically, the present invention relates to a wheeled tool organizer having vertical tool support... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | 20050624 | 20080212 | 20060112 | 59615.0 | B62B100 | 1 | SHRIVER II, JAMES A | TOOL ORGANIZER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B62B | 2,005 | |
11,166,995 | ACCEPTED | Push button | A push button includes a button main body portion which is provided between a packaging substrate placed under it and a casing portion located above it, a light source placed on the packaging substrate, and a light-guide portion which guides light from the light source to an outer periphery of the button main body port... | 1. A push button for pushing a switch, comprising: a button main body portion which is provided between a packaging substrate placed thereunder and a casing portion located thereabove; a light source placed on said packaging substrate; and a light-guide portion which guides light from said light source to an outer peri... | This application is based on and claims the priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 from the Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-339567 filed in Japan on Nov. 24, 2004, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a push ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a push button and, more particularly, to a push button having an illumination structure which can illuminate its outer periphery. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an electrophotographic image forming appa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the above drawbacks, and has as its object to provide a push button having an illumination structure which can illuminate the outer periphery of the button without decreasing the illuminance while realizing a low-profile button componen... | 20050624 | 20070320 | 20060525 | 63556.0 | H01H1304 | 0 | FISHMAN, MARINA | PUSH BUTTON | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01H | 2,005 | |
11,167,022 | ACCEPTED | Method of converting diesel engine to natural gas engine | A method of converting a diesel engine to a natural gas engine comprising inserting a spark plug into a diesel fuel injector opening in a cylinder head; installing a throttle body on the diesel engine; installing a throttle body adaptor between a throttle body and an intake manifold of said diesel engine; and modifying... | 1. A method of converting a diesel engine to a natural gas engine characterized by an intake manifold, a cylinder head having one or more injector openings which receive a fuel injector, and one or more pistons in corresponding cylinders, said method comprising: removing said fuel injectors from said openings; insertin... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation in part application of Ser. No. 10/274,672, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,910,269 which is a continuation-in-part application of (1) U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/343,853 filed on Oct. 19, 2001 entitled “Method and System for Modifying a Diesel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The conversion of diesel engines into natural gas operation has been an aspiration of the internal combustion engine industry for a period of time. Natural gas, which includes LPG, CNG, LNG, and hydrogen, is a clean burning fuel (relative to diesel) with improved emission levels ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the spark plug and sleeve assembly of the present invention being inserted into a cylinder head of a diesel engine. FIG. 2A is an exploded side view of a sleeve and cylinder head in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. F... | 20050624 | 20110906 | 20051117 | 71818.0 | 1 | TAOUSAKIS, ALEXANDER P | METHOD OF CONVERTING DIESEL ENGINE TO NATURAL GAS ENGINE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,167,106 | ACCEPTED | Chess-like game involving hidden information | A chess-like game involves hidden information. The information provided to a player of the game includes positions and types of game pieces on a) squares that are occupied by game pieces belonging to the player and squares that are diagonally adjacent thereto, b) squares to which one or more of the game pieces belongin... | 1. A method for enabling players to play a chess-like game, the method comprising: providing a player with information about said game, where said information includes positions and types of game pieces on a) squares that are occupied by game pieces belonging to said player and squares that are diagonally adjacent ther... | COPYRIGHT NOTICE A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or recor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Traditional Western chess is a popular game. However, some players look to variants of chess in search of additional challenges. These variants, many of which are described at the Chess Variants website www.chessvariants.org, may involve new game pieces, different boards, more th... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals indicate corresponding, analogous or similar elements, and in which: FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of an exem... | 20050628 | 20080812 | 20070118 | 59248.0 | G06F1900 | 0 | PIERCE, DAMON JOSEPH | CHESS-LIKE GAME INVOLVING HIDDEN INFORMATION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,167,205 | ACCEPTED | Display apparatus and method for controlling the same | A display apparatus includes a control circuit for outputting a timing signal for determining a predetermined time period and a clock signal counted to determine the length of a modulation signal. The display apparatus is capable of switching between a first state in which a first timing signal and a first clock signal... | 1. A display apparatus comprising: a display panel including a plurality of display elements matrix connected by a plurality of scanning wirings and a plurality of modulation wirings; a scanning circuit for scanning the plurality of scanning wirings while applying a scanning signal to each of the plurality of scanning ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display apparatus and a method for controlling the display apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-338925 discloses a structure capable of switching control signals to a gate driver and a sou... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display apparatus and a method for controlling the display apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-338925 discloses a structure capable of switching control signals to a gate driv... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A display apparatus according to the present invention displays images excellently. A display apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention comprises a display panel including a plurality of display elements matrix connected by a plurality of scanning wirings and a plura... | 20050628 | 20080812 | 20060105 | 76464.0 | H04N570 | 0 | TRAN, TRANG U | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,167,215 | ACCEPTED | Product presentation robot | A product presentation biped robot implementing presentation of products such as vehicles through explanation of at least one among performance, specifications and operation of the products, is provided. The robot has a communication unit being capable of communicating with a database located externally of the robot an... | 1. A product presentation robot implementing presentation of products through explanation of at least one among performance, specifications and operation of the products, comprising: a communication unit being capable of communicating with a database located externally of the robot and storing information including at ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a product presentation robot, particularly to a mobile robot capable of explaining at least one among the performance, specifications and operation of a product such as a vehicle. 2. Description of the Related Art An auto salesperson spends... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a product presentation robot, particularly to a mobile robot capable of explaining at least one among the performance, specifications and operation of a product such as a vehicle. 2. Description of the Related Art An auto salesp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of this invention is therefore to overcome this shortcoming by applying technologies related to the aforesaid mobile robots to provide a product presentation robot that implements product presentation and capable of easing the work of a salesperson. In order to achieve the... | 20050628 | 20091222 | 20060105 | 66587.0 | G06F1900 | 0 | CROSLAND, DONNIE L | PRODUCT PRESENTATION ROBOT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,167,252 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for forming a liquid-liquid interface, especially for surface tension measurement | The present invention is directed to a method and a device for forming an interface between a first and a second essentially immiscible liquid, especially for the measurement of the surface tension at said interface. According to the invention, a volume of the first liquid is added to a first well having a closed botto... | 1. A method for measuring the surface tension at an interface between a first and a second, essentially immiscible liquid, comprising the steps of: adding a volume of the first liquid in a first or lower well provided in a body having a horizontal surface, the well having a closed bottom portion, and a wall portion or ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to a method for forming an interface between two essentially immiscible liquids, especially for the purpose of measuring the surface tension at said interface. The invention also concerns a device for forming such an interface as well as an apparatus for me... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The surface tension of a liquid can be measured for example by measuring the force applied to a probe placed in the interface between the said liquid and a gas, typically air. Such a probe can be in the form of a thin platinum plate such as a Wilhelmy plate, which is placed in th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In its broadest sense, the invention concerns a method and a device for forming an interface between a first and a second, essentially immiscible liquid, the method comprising the steps of adding a volume of the first liquid to a first or lower well, the well having a closed bottom ... | 20050628 | 20080318 | 20061228 | 59145.0 | G01N1300 | 0 | FITZGERALD, JOHN P | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING A LIQUID-LIQUID INTERFACE, ESPECIALLY FOR SURFACE TENSION MEASUREMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01N | 2,005 | |
11,167,264 | ACCEPTED | Printed wiring board design aiding apparatus, printed wiring board design aiding method, and printed wiring board design aiding program | The present invention provides a printed wiring board design aiding apparatus, method, and program that can easily and inexpensively predict the displacement of a printed wiring board of complicated shape and configuration due to temperature change. The printed wiring board design aiding program makes a computer execut... | 1. A printed wiring board design aiding apparatus that calculates a displacement brought about in a printed wiring board, comprising: a mesh division section that divides an analytical model of a printed wiring board obtained as data into meshes; a mesh displacement calculation section that calculates displacements of ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printed wiring board design aiding apparatus, a printed wiring board design aiding method, and a printed wiring board design aiding program that calculate a deflection quantity and a warpage quantity of a printed wiring board. 2. D... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printed wiring board design aiding apparatus, a printed wiring board design aiding method, and a printed wiring board design aiding program that calculate a deflection quantity and a warpage quantity of a printed wiring... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and has an object to provide a printed wiring board design aiding apparatus, a printed wiring board design aiding method, and a printed wiring board design aiding program which are capable of easi... | 20050628 | 20070821 | 20060921 | 58850.0 | G06F1900 | 0 | SANDOVAL, PATRICK | PRINTED WIRING BOARD DESIGN AIDING APPARATUS, PRINTED WIRING BOARD DESIGN AIDING METHOD, AND PRINTED WIRING BOARD DESIGN AIDING PROGRAM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,167,333 | ACCEPTED | Determining that a routine has stalled | A system is disclosed that can determine whether a routine is stalled. The system does not require the developer of the routine to add code for the purpose of detecting whether the routine is stalled. Furthermore, the system can be used to monitor various routines at different levels of granularity, such as at the thre... | 1-12. (canceled) 13. A method for detecting whether a routine has stalled, comprising: receiving an indication that a particular routine has started said particular routine is one of a plurality of routines that comprise a process; receiving an indication that said particular routine has completed, if said particular r... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/272,147, entitled, “Detecting a Lost Routine,” filed on Feb. 28, 2001, incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to technology for detecting a stalled routine. 2. De... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to technology for detecting a stalled routine. 2. Description of the Related Art As the Internet's popularity grows, more businesses are establishing a presence on the Internet. These businesses typically set up web site... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, roughly described, includes a system that can determine that a routine is stalled. The system does not require the developer of the routine to manually add code for the purpose of detecting whether the routine is stalled. Furthermore, the system can be used to... | 20050627 | 20100914 | 20051027 | 74153.0 | 2 | BONZO, BRYCE P | DETERMINING THAT A ROUTINE HAS STALLED | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,167,570 | ACCEPTED | Vapor deposition systems and methods | Vapor deposition systems and methods associated with the same are provided. The systems may be designed to include features that can promote high quality deposition; simplify manufacture, modification and use; as well as, reduce the footprint of the system, amongst other advantages. | 1. An atomic layer deposition system comprising: a reaction chamber designed to enclose a substrate, the reaction chamber having a top surface, a bottom surface and a sidewall between the top and bottom surfaces; a first precursor supply connected to a precursor port formed in the bottom surface; and a second precursor... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/583,854, filed Jun. 28, 2004, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/652,541, filed Feb. 14, 2005, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF INVENTION The invention relates generally to vapor deposition syste... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a technique that allows growth of thin films, atomic layer by layer. The technique can be illustrated with, but is not limited to, the deposition of Al 2 O 3 from water and trimethyl aluminum (TMA) precursors. Recipes for many other materials producin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>Vapor deposition systems and methods are provided, as well as components used in such systems and methods. In one aspect, the invention provides an atomic layer deposition system. The system includes a reaction chamber designed to enclose a substrate. The reaction chamber has a top surf... | 20050627 | 20120619 | 20060202 | 98180.0 | C23C1600 | 1 | CHANDRA, SATISH | VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEMS AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C23C | 2,005 | |
11,167,574 | ACCEPTED | RFID systems and graphic image fusion | A security and/or tracking information and graphic image fusion system to be used with verification equipment to provide a tamper proof labeled article having security and/or tracking information thereon. The label comprises a printable sheet having at least one RFID device thereon, and an outer layer thereon. The RFID... | 1. A label comprising: a printable sheet having at least one RFID (radio frequency identification) device thereon wherein the at least one RFID device is configured to provide security and/or tracking information, and the label is configured such that the label may be applied in-mold to an article. 2. The label of clai... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/389,831 filed Mar. 17, 2003, which is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/521,127 filed Mar. 7, 2000 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,544,634 (the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference), which ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to labels and methods of producing labels that may be incorporated into plastic products, rubber products, and the like by fusion to provide security information and a graphic image. The present invention is further related to labels that provide sec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a system for providing security and/or tracking information using a labeled article, a labeled article for use in such a security and/or tracking system, and labels for use in the labeled article. The security and/or tracking system includes a labele... | 20050627 | 20080506 | 20060810 | 62242.0 | G08B1314 | 0 | NGUYEN, TAI T | RFID SYSTEMS AND GRAPHIC IMAGE FUSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,167,734 | ACCEPTED | Training with heterogeneous data | Systems and methods are provided for training neural networks and other systems with heterogeneous data. Heterogeneous data are partitioned into a number of data categories. A user or system may then assign an importance indication to each category as well as an order value which would affect training times and their d... | 1. A computer implemented method of formalizing neural network training with heterogeneous data, the method comprising the steps of: (a) partitioning the heterogeneous data into a plurality of data groups; (b) receiving an indication of a relative importance of each data group and an order exponent of training; and (c)... | BACKGROUND Computers accept human user input in various ways. One of the most common input devices is the keyboard. Additional types of input mechanisms include mice and other pointing devices. Although useful for many purposes, keyboards and mice (as well as other pointing devices) sometimes lack flexibility. For exam... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Computers accept human user input in various ways. One of the most common input devices is the keyboard. Additional types of input mechanisms include mice and other pointing devices. Although useful for many purposes, keyboards and mice (as well as other pointing devices) sometimes lack flexibili... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Methods and systems are provided to formalize and quantify neural network training with heterogeneous data. In one embodiment, an example method according to the invention may include an optional step of pruning bad data. In another embodiment, an example method according to the invention may initia... | 20050627 | 20090922 | 20070111 | 96677.0 | G06F1518 | 0 | WONG, LUT | TRAINING WITH HETEROGENEOUS DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,167,851 | ACCEPTED | Method of controlling digital image processing apparatus for efficient reproduction and digital image processing apparatus using the method | Provided is a method of controlling a digital image processing apparatus that processes and stores an input image in a recording medium and reproduces files stored in the recording medium in a stored-image display mode. The method includes: (a) classifying the stored-image display mode into first and second modes; (b) ... | 1. A method of controlling a digital image processing apparatus that, in a photographing mode, processes and stores an input image in a recording medium and, in a stored-image display mode, displays at least one image file of a plurality of image files that are stored in the recording medium, the method comprising: (a)... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application claims the priority of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2005-0021335, filed on Mar. 15, 2005, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of controlling a digital image processing apparatus and a digital image processing apparatus using the method, and more particularly, to a method of controlling a digital image processing apparatus that processes... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method of controlling a digital image processing apparatus and a digital apparatus using the method which enable a user to quickly and easily reproduce (i.e., display) files stored in a recording medium. According to an aspect of the present inventio... | 20050627 | 20081125 | 20060921 | 64642.0 | H04N5222 | 1 | VIEAUX, GARY C | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT REPRODUCTION AND DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS USING THE METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,168,201 | ACCEPTED | Ringback tone service opt-in and opt-out requests for use by calling party | An opt-out request in one example is received from a calling party to avoid employment of a specialized ringback tone on one or more subsequent calls from the calling party to a called party. A ringback tone call controller determines, based on the opt-out request, to provide a substitute tone to the calling party in p... | 1. A method, comprising the steps of: receiving an opt-out request from a calling party to avoid employment of a specialized ringback tone on one or more subsequent calls from the calling party to a called party; and determining at a ringback tone call controller, based on the opt-out request, to provide a substitute t... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application contains subject matter that is related to the subject matter of the following applications, which are assigned to the same assignee as this application. The below-listed applications are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties: “FEEDBACK TO C... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Known ringback tone services allow a called party to preselect a ringback tone to be played to a calling party. Traditionally, the calling party would hear a standard ringback tone before the called party answers the call. The ringback tone service replaces that standard ringback tone with a ring... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A ringback tone service allows customization of the ringback sound that a calling party hears during the ringing phase of a call to a called party. The ringback tone service allows a called party to input ringback tone selection criteria that indicate which specialized ringback tone to play to the c... | 20050628 | 20111206 | 20070104 | 93276.0 | H04M342 | 0 | SHAH, ANTIM G | RINGBACK TONE SERVICE OPT-IN AND OPT-OUT REQUESTS FOR USE BY CALLING PARTY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,168,273 | ACCEPTED | Advertisement refresh rules for network applications | Advertisements are refreshed in an interface based on one or more parameters provided over a network. The parameters can be retrieved from a web service and implemented at a client device. Advertisement refreshing is performed independently of web page content loading. The parameters may include a time period and user ... | 1. A method for providing content to a user through a user interface, comprising: determining a period of time has elapsed; receiving user input through a user interface; and updating a portion of content within the user interface in response to receiving the user input and determining the period of time has elapsed. 2... | BACKGROUND Description of the Related Art Web-based advertising is an important source of revenue for companies that provide Internet services. In the past, graphical banners and other web-based advertisements are provided in web pages through which the web service is offered. The advertisements reach a targeted audien... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The technology herein, roughly described, pertains to refreshing (or updating) advertisements in an interface provided over a network. Advertisements are refreshed based on one or more parameters. The parameters can be retrieved from a service (such as a web service or mobile device service) and imp... | 20050628 | 20111129 | 20061228 | 66195.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | HUSSAIN, FARRUKH | ADVERTISEMENT REFRESH RULES FOR NETWORK APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,168,278 | ACCEPTED | Confidence threshold tuning | An expected dialog-turn (ED) value is estimated for evaluating a speech application. Parameters such as a confidence threshold setting can be adjusted based on the expected dialog-turn value. In a particular example, recognition results and corresponding confidence scores are used to estimate the expected dialog-turn v... | 1. A computer-implemented method comprising: identifying possible outcomes for at least one step in a speech application and assigning a cost for each possible outcome in terms of expected dialog turns; accessing recognition results and corresponding confidence scores for the at least one step in the speech application... | BACKGROUND The discussion below is merely provided for general background information and is not intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. A speech server can be utilized to combine Internet technologies, speech-processing services, and telephony capabilities into a single, i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The discussion below is merely provided for general background information and is not intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. A speech server can be utilized to combine Internet technologies, speech-processing services, and telephony capabilities into... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This Summary is provided to introduce some concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the... | 20050628 | 20130312 | 20061228 | 73756.0 | G10L1500 | 0 | ADESANYA, OLUJIMI A | CONFIDENCE THRESHOLD TUNING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G10L | 2,005 | |
11,168,374 | ACCEPTED | Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence using a rotatable transport mechanism | An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sam... | 1. A process for isolating and amplifying a target sequence contained within a target nucleic acid present in a sample, the process comprising the automated steps of: a) in a first station, separating the target nucleic acid from other material present in the sample; b) transferring the separated target nucleic acid of... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This Application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/946,557, filed Sep. 22, 2004, now pending, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/985,064, filed Nov. 1, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,890,742, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/... | <SOH> 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>None of the references described or referred to herein are admitted to be prior art to the claimed invention. Diagnostic assays are widely used in clinical diagnosis and health science research to detect or quantify the presence or amount of biological antigens, cell abnormali... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-described needs are addressed by an automated clinical analyzer constructed and operated in accordance with aspects of the present invention. In general, the automated clinical analyzer integrates and coordinates the operation of various automated stations, or modules, inv... | 20050629 | 20090714 | 20051201 | 63736.0 | 1 | LU, FRANK WEI MIN | Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,168,420 | ACCEPTED | Biomedical materials | Biomedical materials and, in particular, to substituted calcium phosphate (e.g. apatite and hydroxyapatite) materials for use as synthetic bone. | 1. A synthetic calcium phosphate-based biomedical material comprising silicon and a trivalent cation. 2. A biomedical material according to claim 1, wherein the calcium phosphate-based biomedical material comprises hydroxyapatite or apatite. 3. A biomedical material according to claim 1, wherein the material comprises ... | The present invention relates to biomedical materials and, in particular, to substituted calcium phosphate (eg apatite and hydroxyapatite) materials for use as synthetic bone. The combined affects of an ageing population and greater expectations in the quality of life have resulted in an increasing global demand for or... | 20050629 | 20100413 | 20070104 | 57686.0 | A61K3342 | 0 | ARNOLD, ERNST V | SYNTHETIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE COMPRISING SILICON AND TRIVALENT CATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |||
11,168,483 | ACCEPTED | Slim safety runner and multiple-fold umbrella thereof | A slim safety umbrella runner includes a push button having a pivotal portion formed on a bottom portion of the push button and insertably engaged in a pivotal cavity formed in a bottom rim of the runner, with the push button pivotally biasing a resilient protrusion resiliently formed on a runner sleeve of an umbrella ... | 1. An umbrella runner comprising: a cylinder portion slidably engaging with a runner sleeve formed on a central shaft of an umbrella; a ferrule formed on the cylinder portion for pivotally securing a stretcher rib of a rib assembly which is pivotally secured to an upper notch formed on a top of said runner sleeve and o... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION U.S. Pat. No. 6,371,141 invented by the same inventors of this application disclosed a safety umbrella runner including a push button slidably held in the umbrella runner for disengaging a catch resiliently formed in an umbrella shaft for closing the umbrella. The push button as slidably hel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>U.S. Pat. No. 6,371,141 invented by the same inventors of this application disclosed a safety umbrella runner including a push button slidably held in the umbrella runner for disengaging a catch resiliently formed in an umbrella shaft for closing the umbrella. The push button as ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide a slim safety umbrella runner including a push button having a pivotal portion formed on a bottom portion of the push button and insertably engaged in a pivotal cavity formed in a bottom rim of the runner, with the push button pivota... | 20050629 | 20070814 | 20070104 | 73914.0 | A45B2508 | 0 | HAWK, NOAH CHANDLER | SLIM SAFETY RUNNER AND MULTIPLE-FOLD UMBRELLA THEREOF | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A45B | 2,005 | |
11,168,525 | ACCEPTED | Remote health monitoring and maintenance system | A system and method is described that enables a health care provider to monitor and manage a health condition of a patient. The system includes a health care provider apparatus operated by a health care provider and a remotely programmable patient apparatus that is operated by a patient. The health care provider develo... | 1. A method for the remote monitoring and management of a patient's health condition by a health care provider, the method comprising: a) providing a health care provider apparatus to the health care provider, the health care provider apparatus, comprising: i). a health care provider interaction unit having: A). a heal... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuing application claiming the priority of the following applications: (1) application Ser. No. 08/481,925, filed Jun. 7, 1995, which is a FWC of application Ser. No. 08/233,397, filed Apr. 26, 1994 (now abandoned), which in turn is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 07/9... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Controlling or curing conditions of ill health generally involves both establishing a therapeutic program and monitoring the progress of the afflicted person. Based on that progress, decisions can be made as to altering therapy to achieve a cure or maintain the affliction or cond... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention provides a new and useful system for healthcare maintenance in which the invention either serves as a peripheral device to (or incorporates) a small handheld microprocessor-based unit of the type that includes a display screen, buttons or keys that allow a user to con... | 20050629 | 20110510 | 20060105 | 71247.0 | G06Q1000 | 0 | PAULSON, SHEETAL R. | REMOTE HEALTH MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,168,542 | ACCEPTED | Method for converting printing data and device using the same | A method and a device are used to generate print data of any resolutions based on ink volume from the original print data. The print data in the form of halftoned levels are first transferred to the ink image according to the relation between halftone level and drop number obtained by the experiment of ink control. The... | 1. A method for converting a printing data, comprising: inputting an original image with an original resolution; converting the original image to an ink drop image, wherein a pixel value of the ink drop image is represented by a corresponding amounts of ink drops per unit area; equally distributing the corresponding am... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a method for converting printing data and a device using the same, which apply to output devices for digital images such as a printer, and in particular to a method for converting printing data and an applied device which directly generates printing data of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a method for converting printing data and a device using the same, which apply to output devices for digital images such as a printer, and in particular to a method for converting printing data and an applied device which directly generates print... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In the view of the problems mentioned above, the object of the invention is to provide a method for converting original printing data with specified resolution to the printing data with any resolutions. No more color-related experiments are needed to do for converting printing data in this method, w... | 20050629 | 20081014 | 20060629 | 67625.0 | G06K1502 | 0 | PHAM, HAI CHI | METHOD FOR CONVERTING PRINTING DATA AND DEVICE USING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,168,543 | ACCEPTED | Scheme and method for testing analog-to digital converters | The invention provides a test scheme of analog-to-digital converters and method thereof. It comprises: a control circuit, a step-ramp signal generator, a multiplexer, an n+m-bit counter, and a test analyzing circuit, wherein m=1, 2, 3 . . . , based on desired accuracy of the test scheme. A clock pulse is coupled to the... | 1. A method for testing analog-to-digital converters, which comprises steps of: Inputting a test trig signal, a system clock pulse and a power source; Integrating the clock signal regulated to be a step-ramp signal; Inputting the step-ramp signal to the ADC under test; Outputting digital output codes of the ADC under t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention A test scheme is invented for testing Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs). In this scheme, a system clock pulse is used to drive an n+m-bit counter and the frequency, duty cycle and amplitude of the system clock pulse is regulated to become a regulated clock signal ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention A test scheme is invented for testing Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs). In this scheme, a system clock pulse is used to drive an n+m-bit counter and the frequency, duty cycle and amplitude of the system clock pulse is regulated to become a regulated c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The one of objects of the invention is to provide a test scheme of analog-to-digital converters and method thereof. A system clock pulse is used to drive a counter and its frequency, duty cycle, and amplitude is regulated to become a regulated clock signal. An Integrator as a test s... | 20050629 | 20061226 | 20060105 | 69713.0 | H03M110 | 2 | NGUYEN, KHAI M | SCHEME AND METHOD FOR TESTING ANALOG-TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,005 | |
11,168,592 | ACCEPTED | Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence | An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sam... | 1. A process for isolating and amplifying a target sequence contained within a target nucleic acid present in a sample, the process comprising the automated steps of: a) in a first station, separating the target nucleic acid from other material present in the sample; b) transporting a receptacle vessel containing the s... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/946,557, filed Sep. 22, 2004, now pending, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/985,064, filed Nov. 1, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,890,742, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/... | <SOH> 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>None of the references described or referred to herein are admitted to be prior art to the claimed invention. Diagnostic assays are widely used in clinical diagnosis and health science research to detect or quantify the presence or amount of biological antigens, cell abnormali... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-described needs are addressed by an automated clinical analyzer constructed and operated in accordance with aspects of the present invention. In general, the automated clinical analyzer integrates and coordinates the operation of various automated stations, or modules, inv... | 20050629 | 20090428 | 20060105 | 63736.0 | C12Q168 | 2 | LU, FRANK WEI MIN | AUTOMATED PROCESS FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A TARGET NUCLEIC ACID IN A SAMPLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,168,746 | ACCEPTED | Method of estimating vehicle weight by determining vertical oscillation frequency | A method of estimating at least a portion of the weight of a vehicle and its load by use of an on-board accelerometer is disclosed. | 1. A method of determining the sprung weight of at least a portion of a vehicle, comprising: providing an electronic control module mounted on a vehicle, the vehicle having a suspension system on at least a portion thereof comprising one or more springs, wherein the one or more springs have an essentially constant spri... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It is important to know the weight of a vehicle during its operation to optimize control of it as the weight and conditions change. Vehicle weight may be a consideration, for example, during loading and unloading, compliance with vehicle load distribution regulations, as well as affecting th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is important to know the weight of a vehicle during its operation to optimize control of it as the weight and conditions change. Vehicle weight may be a consideration, for example, during loading and unloading, compliance with vehicle load distribution regulations, as well as ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method of estimating the sprung weight of a semi-trailer comprising providing an electronic control module mounted on the semi-trailer, which trailer has one or more springs that have an essentially constant spring rate. The method of the invention... | 20050628 | 20081230 | 20061228 | 67987.0 | B60G17018 | 0 | BEAULIEU, YONEL | METHOD OF ESTIMATING VEHICLE WEIGHT BY DETERMINING VERTICAL OSCILLATION FREQUENCY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60G | 2,005 | |
11,168,796 | ACCEPTED | Cosmetic compositions having enhanced wear properties | A cosmetic composition and process which provides enhanced wear and transfer resistance containing: (a) at least one polypropylsilsesquioxane film forming resin; (b) at least one solvent; and (c) optionally, at least one colorant. | 1. A cosmetic composition comprising: (a) at least one polypropylsilsesquioxane film forming resin; (b) at least one solvent; and (c) optionally, at least one colorant. 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the at least one polypropylsilsesquioxane is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 80% by weight, based... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, especially a makeup and/or care composition for keratinous materials comprising a silicone resin in a cosmetically acceptable medium. The invention also relates to a makeup process or care process for the keratinous materials. The use ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, especially a makeup and/or care composition for keratinous materials comprising a silicone resin in a cosmetically acceptable medium. The invention also relates to a makeup process or care process for the keratinous materia... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition providing long wear containing: a) at least one polypropylsilsesquioxane film forming resin; b) at least one solvent; and c) optionally, at least one colorant. The invention also relates to a process for treating a keratinous m... | 20050628 | 20110927 | 20061228 | 91976.0 | A61K889 | 1 | MERCIER, MELISSA S | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS HAVING ENHANCED WEAR PROPERTIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,169,194 | ACCEPTED | Multi-path routing using intra-flow splitting | Multi-path routing techniques using intra-flow splitting are disclosed. For example, a technique for processing traffic flows at a node in a network comprises the following steps/operations. At least one traffic flow is obtained. The at least one traffic flow comprises multiple packets or bytes. The at least one flow i... | 1. A method of processing traffic flows at a node in a network, comprising the steps of: obtaining at least one traffic flow, the at least one traffic flow comprising multiple packets or bytes; splitting the at least one flow into at least two sub-flows, wherein each of the at least two sub-flows comprises a portion of... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of data communication networks and, more particularly, to multi-path routing techniques using intra-flow splitting. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The past decade has seen a tremendous growth in the amount of data traffic carried over wide area ne... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The past decade has seen a tremendous growth in the amount of data traffic carried over wide area networks. This trend is expected to continue with the growing popularity of the Internet and the emergence of new applications such as Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP). In additio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Principles of the present invention provide multi-path routing techniques using intra-flow splitting. For example, in one aspect of the invention, a technique for processing traffic flows at a node in a network comprises the following steps/operations. At least one traffic flow is o... | 20050628 | 20091222 | 20061228 | 63403.0 | H04J116 | 1 | RIYAMI, ABDULLAH A | MULTI-PATH ROUTING USING INTRA-FLOW SPLITTING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,169,227 | ACCEPTED | Variable capacitance capacitor, circuit module, and communications apparatus | A variable capacitance capacitor has a plurality of variable capacitance elements, using a thin-film dielectric layer whose dielectric constant varies with voltage application, connected in series with one another between the high-frequency signal input and output terminals. The first bias lines belonging to a high-pot... | 1. A variable capacitance capacitor comprising: an array of a plurality of variable capacitance elements connected in series with one another between high-frequency signal input and output terminals, each of the variable capacitance elements employing a thin-film dielectric layer whose dielectric constant is caused to ... | BACKGOUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a variable capacitance capacitor having a dielectric layer whose dielectric constant is caused to vary with application of a voltage, for allowing a change in a resonant frequency by exploiting capacitive variation, and also relates t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention has been devised in view of the above-described problems with the conventional art, and accordingly one object of the invention is to provide an easy-to-handle variable capacitance capacitor that has succeeded in eliminating the need to prepare an external bias supply ... | 20050627 | 20060815 | 20060126 | 93458.0 | H01G406 | 0 | HA, NGUYEN T | VARIABLE CAPACITANCE CAPACITOR, CIRCUIT MODULE, AND COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01G | 2,005 | ||
11,169,375 | ACCEPTED | System, network device, method, and computer program product for active load balancing using clustered nodes as authoritative domain name servers | A cluster of devices is provided that shares a domain name and functions as the authoritative name server for the domain. Each device or node in the cluster would typically repeatedly announce status information to all the other nodes in the cluster, such that all the nodes in the cluster are aware of the status inform... | 1. A system for performing active load balancing using at least one network device of a cluster of network devices as an authoritative domain name server, wherein the system comprises: a plurality of network devices grouped in a cluster, wherein each network device has a different respective device internet protocol (I... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/670,779 entitled SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ACTIVE LOAD BALANCING USING CLUSTERED NODES AS AUTHORITATIVE DOMAIN NAME SERVERS, filed Apr. 13, 2005, the contents of which are... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Each device connected to the Internet is identified by an IP address, which is a numerical identifier (e.g., 66.192.134.111) that identifies a particular network on the Internet and a particular device. Domain name service (DNS) is used to associate Internet domain names, such as... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Generally described, embodiments of the present invention provide an improvement over the known prior art by providing a means by which a cluster of devices shares a domain name and functions as the authoritative name server for the domain. Each device or node in the domain na... | 20050629 | 20090616 | 20061019 | 63434.0 | G06F15173 | 5 | JACOBS, LASHONDA T | SYSTEM, NETWORK DEVICE, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ACTIVE LOAD BALANCING USING CLUSTERED NODES AS AUTHORITATIVE DOMAIN NAME SERVERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,169,425 | ACCEPTED | Method employed by a base station for controlling initial power ramp-up using short codes | A base station for controlling transmission power during the establishment of a communication channel utilizes the reception of a short code during initial power ramp-up. The short code is a sequence for detection by the base station which has a much shorter period than a conventional access code. The ramp-up starts fr... | 1. A method for a code division multiple access (CDMA) base station, the method comprising: detecting a portion of a first code, the detected portion carrying no data; transmitting an acknowledgement upon detection of the first code; and receiving a remainder of the first code of the detected portion after transmission... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/866,851, filed Jun. 14, 2004, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/400,343, filed Mar. 26, 2003, which issued on Jan. 4, 2005 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,839,567, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/086,320, fil... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to CDMA communication systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a CDMA communication system which utilizes the transmission of short codes from subscriber units to a base station to reduce the ti... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a novel method of controlling transmission power during the establishment of a channel in a CDMA communication system by utilizing the transmission of a short code from a subscriber unit to a base station during initial power ramp-up. The short code i... | 20050629 | 20071023 | 20051117 | 86496.0 | 6 | LE, LANA N | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ACCESS PROCEDURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,169,488 | ACCEPTED | Method employed by a base station for controlling initial power ramp-up using short codes | A base station for controlling transmission power during the establishment of a communication channel utilizes the reception of a short code during initial power ramp-up. The short code is a sequence for detection by the base station which has a much shorter period than a conventional access code. The ramp-up starts fr... | 1. A method of accessing a communication system by a subscriber unit, the method comprising: providing at least one long code; producing a short code by selecting a portion of the at least one long code and transmitting the short code; repeating a plurality of times the producing and transmitting of the short code; and... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/866,851, filed Jun. 14, 2004, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/400,343, filed Mar. 26, 2003, which issued on Jan. 4, 2005 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,839,567, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/086,320, fil... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to CDMA communication systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a CDMA communication system which utilizes the transmission of short codes from subscriber units to a base station to reduce the ti... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a novel method of controlling transmission power during the establishment of a channel in a CDMA communication system by utilizing the transmission of a short code from a subscriber unit to a base station during initial power ramp-up. The short code i... | 20050629 | 20110830 | 20051110 | 86496.0 | 4 | LE, LANA N | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ACCESS PROCEDURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,169,490 | ACCEPTED | Method employed by a base station for controlling initial power ramp-up using short codes | A base station for controlling transmission power during the establishment of a communication channel utilizes the reception of a short code during initial power ramp-up. The short code is a sequence for detection by the base station which has a much shorter period than a conventional access code. The ramp-up starts fr... | 1. A method for power control of a subscriber unit in a wireless code division multiple access communication system, the method comprising: providing at least one first code; transmitting a portion of the at least one first code at a set initial power level; dynamically selecting another portion of the at least one fir... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/866,851, filed Jun. 14, 2004, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/400,343, filed Mar. 26, 2003, which issued on Jan. 4, 2005 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,839,567, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/086,320, fil... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to CDMA communication systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a CDMA communication system which utilizes the transmission of short codes from subscriber units to a base station to reduce the ti... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a novel method of controlling transmission power during the establishment of a channel in a CDMA communication system by utilizing the transmission of a short code from a subscriber unit to a base station during initial power ramp-up. The short code i... | 20050629 | 20070313 | 20051110 | 86496.0 | 6 | LE, LANA N | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ACCESS PRCEDURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,169,533 | ACCEPTED | Card connector | A card connector includes an insulating housing (10), a number of contacts (20), an ejector and an engaging portion (123). The insulating housing (10) defines a card receiving space (14) with a card insertion/ejection direction. The ejector disposed in the insulating housing comprises a slider (40) moving along the car... | 1. A card connector adapted for receiving a card, comprising: an insulating housing defining a card receiving space with a card insertion/ejection direction; a plurality of contacts retained in the insulating housing and exposed into the card receiving space; an ejector disposed in the housing comprising a slider movin... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is generally related to a card connector, and especially to a card connector which is used for consuming conducts such as digital cameras or the like. 2. Description of Related Art Usually, consuming conducts, such as portable telephones, PDA (... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is generally related to a card connector, and especially to a card connector which is used for consuming conducts such as digital cameras or the like. 2. Description of Related Art Usually, consuming conducts, such as portable telep... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a card connector which can prevent a card received therein from being pulling out by mistake in a normal working state. To achieve the above object, a card connector for receiving a card comprises an insulating housing, a... | 20050628 | 20070227 | 20060622 | 89212.0 | H01R1362 | 0 | HAMMOND, BRIGGITTE R | CARD CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,169,627 | ACCEPTED | Digital pulsing visual metronome | The visual metronome provides an effective visual tempo signal that is easily discerned by a user without being dominating or harmful. Preferably a user will position the metronome to one side of the center of his expected line of site. The metronome visible within a user's peripheral vision uses an inversing dominant ... | 1. A device for producing a visual tempo comprising means for selecting a specific tempo, a tempo display having at least two visual states with each visual state having at least 3 distinct regions, said visual states changing as a function of the specific tempo, said regions cooperating whereby a change from one visua... | REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/609,231, filed Sep. 13, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to metronomes and in particular, relates to a metronome having a visual display of the tempo that is easily recognized. BACKGROUND OF ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Metronomes have been commonly used to assist musicians in developing skills with respect to timing and rhythm and are used to assist in coordinating a group of musicians to stay in time. In many musical groups it is the drummer who sets the beat and the remaining members of the g... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A device for producing a visual tempo according to the present invention comprises means for selecting a specific tempo, a tempo display having at least two visual states with each visual state having at least three distinct regions, and the visual states changing as a function of t... | 20050630 | 20080506 | 20060316 | 63703.0 | A63J1700 | 0 | QIN, JIANCHUN | DIGITAL PULSING VISUAL METRONOME | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63J | 2,005 | |
11,169,767 | ACCEPTED | Portable radio terminal, antenna selector control method for use in portable radio terminal, and antenna selector control program | An antenna selector selects one of the plurality of antennas according to an antenna selection signal. The antenna selector includes a voltage converter and an analog switch circuit. The voltage converter converts a power-supply voltage to a predetermined output voltage higher than the power-supply voltage. The analog ... | 1. A portable radio terminal, comprising: a transmitter that generates a transmission signal; a plurality of antennas that radiate a radio wave corresponding to the transmission signal; a voltage converter controller; and an antenna selector that selects one of the plurality of antennas according to an antenna selectio... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable radio terminal, an antenna selector control method for use in the portable radio terminal, and an antenna selector control program. In particular, the present invention relates to a portable radio terminal in which a trans... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable radio terminal, an antenna selector control method for use in the portable radio terminal, and an antenna selector control program. In particular, the present invention relates to a portable radio terminal in w... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide improved control method of switching, of an antenna switch in a portable radio terminal having two or more antennas. Another object of the present invention is to improve IMD characteristics of an analog switch circuit in an antenna s... | 20050630 | 20071211 | 20060105 | 64014.0 | H04M100 | 0 | NGUYEN, DAVID Q | PORTABLE RADIO TERMINAL, ANTENNA SELECTOR CONTROL METHOD FOR USE IN PORTABLE RADIO TERMINAL, AND ANTENNA SELECTOR CONTROL PROGRAM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,170,067 | ACCEPTED | Laminar flow gas curtains for lithographic applications | Laminar flow gas curtains for use in lithographic applications. In an embodiment, a gas curtain system includes a nozzle that enhances the fluidic purge process. The nozzle includes a first housing, a second housing, a flow distribution plate, and a plurality of flow conditioning channels. The first housing has an inle... | 1. A lithographic tool, comprising: a wafer stage having a surface to hold a wafer; and a nozzle, proximate to the surface, that directs a flow of gas, the nozzle comprising a first housing, that encloses a first volume, having an inlet for receiving a gas, a second housing, fluidly coupled to the first housing, that e... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to lithography. More particularly, it relates to laminar flow gas curtains for lithography applications. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Gas curtains are used in a variety of applications. In lithographic applications, they are used to maintain required gaseous... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Gas curtains are used in a variety of applications. In lithographic applications, they are used to maintain required gaseous purity levels within selected components such as the wafer stage and the wafer handling systems. Another example of gas curtain use is to provide thermally... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides laminar flow gas curtains for use in lithographic applications. In an embodiment, the gas curtain system includes a nozzle that enhances the fluidic purge process. The nozzle includes a first housing, a second housing, a flow distribution plate, ... | 20050630 | 20080520 | 20070104 | 84346.0 | G03B2752 | 0 | NGUYEN, HUNG | LAMINAR FLOW GAS CURTAINS FOR LITHOGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,005 | |
11,170,104 | ACCEPTED | Silver-exchanged zeolites and methods of manufacture therefor | The present invention relates generally to zeolites having a silica/alumina ratio of less than or equal to 10 (Si/Al≦10) that are exchanged with Ag+ and thermally treated in such a way to favor adsorption over alternative catalytic and chemically reactive functionalities. The adsorbents of the present invention and the... | 1. An adsorbent material, comprising: a Ag-exchanged zeolite having: a Si/Al ratio of less than 10, less than or equal to about 2.0 weight percent moisture content, a Ag content of between 80-110%, hydrothermal structural damage of no greater than 15%, and a ΔCO working capacity greater than or equal to 0.045 mmol CO/g... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to zeolites having a silica/alumina ratio of less than or equal to 10 (Si/Al<10) that are exchanged with Ag+ and thermally treated in such a way to favor adsorption over alternative catalytic and chemically reactive functionalities. The adsorbents of the present i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a need to remove and/or recover contaminants from industrial process gas streams. Separation by adsorption is generally preferred over catalytic and reactive methods since reaction byproducts can be avoided and regeneration/reuse of the adsorbent is possible. There is a ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides adsorbents and methods of manufacture therefor in which the adsorbents demonstrate improved, consistent and reproducible working capacity characteristics. The adsorbents can be used in the presence of high concentrations of gases that would typic... | 20050630 | 20081125 | 20070104 | 95648.0 | B01D5302 | 0 | ORLANDO, AMBER ROSE | SILVER-EXCHANGED ZEOLITES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREFOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,170,285 | ACCEPTED | VOLTAGE MULTIPLIER CIRCUIT INCLUDING A CONTROL CIRCUIT PROVIDING DYNAMIC OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL | A voltage multiplier circuit includes a control circuit and a first voltage multiplier stage. The control circuit receives a power supply voltage and a reference voltage and provides a first output voltage being the difference between a first selected voltage and the power supply voltage where the first selected voltag... | 1. A voltage multiplier circuit comprising: a control circuit having a first input terminal coupled to receive a power supply voltage, a second input terminal coupled to receive a reference voltage, the control circuit providing a first output voltage having a voltage value being the difference between a first selected... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to voltage multiplier circuits and, in particular, to a voltage multiplier circuit incorporating a control circuit for providing dynamic control of the output voltage. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART Voltage multiplier circuits for generating operational voltages higher than ... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to voltage multiplier circuits and, in particular, to a voltage multiplier circuit incorporating a control circuit for providing dynamic control of the output voltage. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one embodiment of the present invention, a voltage multiplier circuit includes a control circuit and a first voltage multiplier stage. The control circuit has a first input terminal coupled to receive a power supply voltage, a second input terminal coupled to receive a ... | 20050628 | 20070116 | 20061228 | 91428.0 | G05F110 | 0 | ZWEIZIG, JEFFERY SHAWN | VOLTAGE MULTIPLIER CIRCUIT INCLUDING A CONTROL CIRCUIT PROVIDING DYNAMIC OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G05F | 2,005 | |
11,170,313 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for performing packet loss or frame erasure concealment | The invention concerns a method and apparatus for performing packet loss or Frame Erasure Concealment (FEC) for a speech coder that does not have a built-in or standard FEC process. A receiver with a decoder receives encoded frames of compressed speech information transmitted from an encoder. A lost frame detector at t... | 1. A method of performing Frame Erasure Concealment (FEC) for a speech coder that does not have FEC capability, comprising: receiving encoded frames of compressed speech information transmitted from an encoder; determining if an encoded frame is erased, lost or corrupted in transmission, decoding the received encoded f... | This non-provisional application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/130,016, filed Apr. 19, 1999, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference. The following documents are also incorporated by reference herein: ITU-T Recommendation G.711—Appendix I, “A high quality low complexity a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention This invention relates to performing packet loss or Frame Erasure Concealment (FEC), and in particular, for performing FEC using speech coder that do not have a built-in or standard FEC, such as the G.711 speech coder. 2. Description of Related Art Packet lo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention concerns a method and apparatus for performing packet loss or Frame Erasure Concealment (FEC) for a speech coder that does not have a built-in or standard FEC process. A receiver with a decoder receives encoded frames of compressed speech information transmitted from a... | 20050629 | 20070619 | 20051027 | 83459.0 | 1 | HARPER, V PAUL | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING PACKET LOSS OR FRAME ERASURE CONCEALMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,170,337 | ACCEPTED | System and method for enabling continuous geographic location estimation for wireless computing devices | System and method for enabling a wireless computing device to continuously determine its position includes a wireless computing device and a wireless positioning system substantially collocated therewith. The wireless positioning system has a first positioning mode in which it communicates with a wireless positioning n... | 1. A system for enabling a wireless computing device to continuously determine its position, comprising: a wireless computing device; and a wireless positioning system substantially collocated with said wireless computing device, said wireless positioning system having a first positioning mode in which it communicates ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/649,180 filed Feb. 3, 2005, the specification of which is incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a system and me... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As portable wireless computing devices proliferate, there is a growing demand to continuously and accurately know the geographic location of the computing devices. There are basically two different ways to determine the geographic locations of a computing device, either using a w... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a new system and method for enabling a wireless computing device to determine its position using a wireless and/or satellite-based positioning system irrespective of the reception of positioning signals therefrom by the... | 20050629 | 20080708 | 20060803 | 67223.0 | G01S514 | 2 | LIU, HARRY K | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING CONTINUOUS GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION ESTIMATION FOR WIRELESS COMPUTING DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01S | 2,005 | |
11,170,370 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for controlled distribution of information over a network | An information management and distribution system is disclosed. The information management and distribution system includes a client-side application and a server application that interact to facilitate the controlled exchange of contact information over a network. The client-side application can provide creation and d... | 1. A computer-implemented method for creating and exchanging information over a network, said method comprising the acts of: registering a plurality of users, each of the users providing a contact profile that is stored in a data repository; permitting the users to associate one or more container elements to their cont... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/417,456, entitled “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION OF CONTACT INFORMATION OVER A NETWORK”, and filed on Oct. 13, 1999, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/104,311, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the management and exchange of information and, more particularly, to information management and exchange over networks. 2. Description of the Related Art It is very common today for individuals to distribute or exchange ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Broadly speaking, the invention pertains to an information management and distribution system. The information management and distribution system include a client-side application and a server application that interact to facilitate the controlled exchange of contact information ove... | 20050628 | 20071002 | 20060209 | 82046.0 | G06F708 | 2 | BAROT, BHARAT | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION OF CONTACT PROFILES OVER A NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,170,383 | ACCEPTED | Automated multilingual software testing method and apparatus | A computer system and method tests various language installations of an application program using a single test script. The various language translations existing with the application program are used to provide translations of test command strings from one language to the specific language of the application program (... | 1. A method of testing an application program using a test script containing test commands in a first language, the application program having a second language, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of: determining a support file of the application program having translations to the second language, the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Automated software testing has many benefits for the software industry, and various tools are widely used. One of the major benefits of automated testing is that a test is written once and can be run many times. For example, when a change is made to the software, an automated test is the onl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Automated software testing has many benefits for the software industry, and various tools are widely used. One of the major benefits of automated testing is that a test is written once and can be run many times. For example, when a change is made to the software, an automated tes... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention seeks to address the above drawbacks and problems of the prior art. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides a system and method of testing an application program using a test script containing test commands in a first language. The application program... | 20050629 | 20090602 | 20070104 | 61277.0 | G06F1100 | 0 | RIAD, AMINE | AUTOMATED MULTILINGUAL SOFTWARE TESTING METHOD AND APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 |
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