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| 20060032920 | System and method for encoding and decoding data and references to data in machine-readable graphical codes A system for decoding machine-readable graphical codes is provided. The system includes a graphical code reading device configured to read a graphical code and generate reference encoded source data. The reference encoded source data includes a first reference identifie... | 02/16/2006 |
| 20060033660 | Method and system for time difference of arrival (TDOA) location services A method and system for determining the location of a mobile transmitting device that uses three dimensional location coordinates to triangulate the location using a time difference of arrival method, with diminishing errors, error correction and which takes advantage o... | 02/16/2006 |
| 20060033775 | Image processing apparatus having flat flexible cable with adjusted configuration An image processing apparatus having a flat flexible cable with adjusted configuration for obtaining digital image data of an object is provided. The image processing apparatus includes: a casing; a carriage module disposed in the casing and movable relative to the obje... | 02/16/2006 |
| 20060035057 | Heat-coupling mechanism and method for combining members with same A heat-coupling mechanism for coupling a first member to a second member by heating includes a base protruding from the first member; and a thermoplastic post extending from the base to penetrate through a through hole of the second member and deformable with heat to ex... | 02/16/2006 |
| 20060034156 | Method for tracking use of electronic apparatus In a method for tracking user's habits of using an electronic apparatus, a counting table is built in the electronic apparatus. The counting table is updated whenever a specified one of the actuation keys is manipulated. The updated information of the counting table is ... | 02/16/2006 |
| 20060031616 | Wireless transmission multimedia device A wireless transmission multimedia device includes a peripheral component unit, a processor, a controller, an ultra-wideband (UWB) controller and a decoder. The processor is electrically connected to the peripheral component unit for executing an instruction from the pe... | 02/09/2006 |
| 20060028034 | Bumper reinforcement for an automobile The present invention provides a bumper reinforcement comprising a body having a upper plate, a front plate connected with a front end of the upper plate and extended downward, and a lower plate connected with a lower end of the front plate; towers, each of which includ... | 02/09/2006 |
| 20060026106 | Systems and methods for distributing, obtaining and using digital media files Systems and methods for distributing, obtaining and using digital media files are disclosed. An exemplary method for distributing media files may include receiving a digital media file from a media file server. A plurality of digital media files are stored on the file s... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20060022029 | Keyboard with special symbol key and code exchange method for such key A keyboard includes at least one special symbol key, a controller and a middleware. The controller asserts a code signal when the special symbol key is depressed. The middleware performs a matrix mapping procedure to convert the code signal into a new one conforming to ... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20060024125 | Apparatus for storing photographs and other memorabilia A storage system and apparatus for storing photographs and other memorabilia is disclosed. The storage system includes a novel storage binder having a plurality of panels that may be arranged in such a manner as to form an enclosure. The storage system also includes nov... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20060022608 | Electronic ballast An electronic ballast includes an inductor, an output transformer, at least two switching elements, a control circuit, a clamping circuit, and at least two return circuits. The inductor is electrically coupled to a DC power supply. The control circuit is electrically co... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20060017285 | Flexible tube for an exhaust pipe of an automobile A flexible tube for an exhaust pipe of an automobile, which has a spring member provided along a circumferential surface of outer braids thereof, so that the vibration of the flexible tube and the generation of noise and harshness caused by over-vibration of an exhaust ... | 01/26/2006 |
| 20060018094 | Ventilated housing for electronic components A structure for vertically housing an electronic component is disclosed as including a bottom support member and a top support member. The top support member is substantially parallel to the bottom support member. An open space is formed between the top support member a... | 01/26/2006 |
| 20060020557 | Systems and methods for distributing, obtaining and using digital media files Systems and methods for distributing, obtaining and using digital media files are disclosed. An exemplary method for distributing media files may include receiving a digital media file from a media file server. A plurality of digital media files are stored on the file s... | 01/26/2006 |
| 20060020551 | Systems and methods for distributing, obtaining and using digital media files Systems and methods for distributing, obtaining and using digital media files are disclosed. An exemplary method for distributing media files may include receiving a digital media file from a media file server. A plurality of digital media files are stored on the file s... | 01/26/2006 |
| 20060019129 | Planar fuel cell assembly A planar fuel cell assembly includes a plurality of fuel cell units and a first channel-forming plate. The plurality of fuel cell units are connected in series. Each fuel cell unit includes a meshed metal plate and a membrane-electrolyte assembly. The membrane-electroly... | 01/26/2006 |
| 20060014452 | Packaging material for metal A multi-layered packaging material for metal with improved anti-corrosion properties is made from polyolefins, preferably polyethylene. The material has a high tensile strength middle layer comprising a woven scrim, preferably made of high-density polyethylene tapes wit... | 01/19/2006 |
| 20060010966 | Unbalanced disc detection and reading speed control in disc reading apparatus An open-loop test procedure under high rotating speed is entered to compute a first TE crossing track number. The first TE crossing track number greater than a first threshold indicates an unbalanced disc and results in a low-speed reading procedure. On the other hand, ... | 01/19/2006 |
| 20060010482 | Audio/video transmission device An audio/video transmission includes an encoder, a storage medium, a decoder and a wireless transmission controller. The encoder is used for coding the audio/video signal into an audio/video file. The storage medium is electrically connected to the encoder for storing t... | 01/12/2006 |
| 20060002249 | Method for locating focus point on reflecting layer of optical disc The present invention discloses a focus control method for locating a focus point on the reflecting layer of an optical disc, particularly a blank disc without data therein. Under a primary focus condition that the focus point is close to the reflecting layer, N offset ... | 01/05/2006 |
| 20060001936 | Angle multiplexing holographic storage device and method In an angle multiplexing holographic storage device, a movable beam splitter is used for splitting a source beam into an object beam and a reference beam. An encoding device is used for encoding the object beam with pixel data. A parabolic reflector differentially refle... | 01/05/2006 |
| 20060001916 | Image scanner having wireless carriage module An image scanner having wireless carriage module is provided to overcome the abrasion problem occurred between the flat flexible cable and the transparent scanning platform. The image scanner includes a casing; a carriage module disposed inside the casing for picking up... | 01/05/2006 |
| 20060001098 | Electrostatic discharge protection device An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device for protecting an internal circuit includes a first ESD current unit and a second ESD current unit. The first ESD current unit is electrically connected between the internal circuit and a high source voltage for transmi... | 01/05/2006 |
| 20050287468 | Dual-wavelength positive-working radiation-sensitive elements A positive-working radiation-sensitive composition for use with a radiation source comprises one or more polymers capable of being eluted in an alkaline aqueous solution and a development-enhancing compound. The invention provides a positive-working photosensitive compo... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050287238 | Continuous forming apparatus for three-dimensional foam products A continuous forming apparatus for molding foam material into foam products that includes a first endless belt and a second endless belt that cooperates with the first endless belt to mold the foam material. The continuous forming apparatus may also include a first plur... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050286378 | Data writing method A data writing method is used with an optical recording apparatus to write data into a rewritable disc. For writing data, the optical recording apparatus enters a writing mode and a first packet is written into the rewritable disc. Then, the optical recording apparatus ... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050285138 | Persistent p-type group II-VI semiconductors A persistent p-type group II-VI semiconductor material is disclosed containing atoms of group II elements, atoms of group VI elements, and a p-type dopant which replaces atoms of the group VI element in the semiconductor material. The p-type dopant has a negative oxidat... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050287817 | Low dielectric constant zinc oxide Low dielectric constant group II-VI compounds, such as zinc oxide, and fabrication methods are disclosed. Low dielectric constant insulator materials are fabricated by doping zinc oxide with at least one mole % p-type dopant ion. Low dielectric constant zinc oxide insul... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050285119 | Dynamic p-n junction growth Methods of fabricating semiconductor p-n junctions and semiconductor devices containing p-n junctions are disclosed in which the p-n junctions contain concentration profiles for the p-type and n-type dopants that are controllable and independent of a dopant diffusion pr... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050287760 | Method for fabricating high aspect ratio MEMS device with integrated circuit on the same substrate using post-CMOS process The invention discloses a novel flexible, modular fabrication method for integrated high aspect ratio single crystal silicon microstructures designed and manufactured in a post conventional CMOS process (Post-CMOS). The method involves the standard circuits formation, t... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050279839 | Circuit module and memory card kit compliant with various access protocols A circuit module of a memory card is selectively used with card readers/writers compliant with different access protocols. The circuit module includes a shared non-volatile memory; a first transmission control unit communicable with a first card reader/writer for contro... | 12/22/2005 |
| 20050279225 | Induction heating pan The present invention relates to an induction heating pan comprising a pan body having an inner pan and an outer pan, a lid and a hinge member to connect the lid to the pan body, wherein the hinge member comprises a hollow cylindrical part which contains various connect... | 12/22/2005 |
| 20050279202 | Punching appartus A punching apparatus includes a platform for placing thereon an object to be punched, a rail body coupled to the platform and having two oppositely arranged rail elements and a cutting-pin receiving space between the two rail elements, a cutting tool including a plurali... | 12/22/2005 |
| 20050277336 | Power connector A power connector used to be connected with a panel-form connector is disclosed. The power connector comprises a pair of conductive devices, and each conductive device comprises a case, a metal base, and a metal conductive piece combined with the metal base and disposed... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050276026 | ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF An assembling structure of an electronic apparatus and the assembling method thereof are disclosed. The assembling structure of an electronic apparatus comprises a casing having a receiving space, a plurality of conductive terminals, a printed circuit board and at least... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050276717 | Functionally graded cemented tungsten carbide The present invention is a method for producing functionally graded materials that contain a hard phase that is embedded in a metal matrix phase. The material have a continuous gradient of a matrix metal phase. An example of these types of materials include functionally... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050272404 | Electronic device that uses a communications network for remote reprogramming of the device A portable electronic device is disclosed that is reprogrammable through a pager network. The device includes a communications port. The device also includes a data transceiver for transmitting send data and receiving receive data from a pager network. In addition, the ... | 12/08/2005 |
| 20050273796 | Mechanism for facilitating alignment of tray in optical disc drive A mechanism for facilitating alignment of a tray in an optical disc drive includes a first engaging member, a second engaging member and a flexible member. The tray is hidden in a slot of the optical disc drive with the covering of a tray door and coupled to the tray do... | 12/08/2005 |
| 20050266706 | Connector and connecting structure thereof A connector and a connecting structure thereof is disclosed. The connector and the connecting structure thereof comprises an isolation main body having a through hole and an opening, at least a conducting terminal disposed in the through hole and protruding out of the o... | 12/01/2005 |
| 20050262752 | Firearm A firearm including a barrel having a chamber and an integrally formed upper receiver having a passageway, an accessory rail extending the complete length of the upper receiver, and a guidance feature extending along the passageway. The firearm also includes an operatin... | 12/01/2005 |
