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| 8185462 | Stochastic control system and method for multi-period consumption The present invention relates to dynamic optimization of system control over time. The need for dynamic optimization arises in many settings, as diverse as solar car power consumption during a multi-day race and retirement portfolio management. We disclose a reformu... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8171396 | Method and apparatus for declarative updating of self-describing, structured documents The present invention includes a method and device for updating a self-describing, structured document. A further aspect of the present invention is enabling client-based modification of the document. Additional aspects of the present invention are described in the ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8160351 | Method and apparatus for mura detection and metrology The invention addresses the lack of comprehensive and quantitative methods for measurements of unwanted visual “mura” effects in displays and image sensors. Mura is generated by errors that are significantly smaller than what is needed for the function of the de... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156085 | Java object cache server for databases A cache server is provided in a network for storing Java objects for retrieval by one or multiple application servers. Application server(s) are configured to request an object from the cache server, rather than requesting the Java object directly from a database, s... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146125 | Computerized device and method for analyzing signals in a multimedia over coax alliance (MOCA) network and similar TDM / encrypted networks The present invention relates to testing signals on a coaxial home network that carries a digital video signal. It has direct application to testing so-called Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) standards-compliant networks and applies to similar networks. In one m... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8144307 | Image forming method and apparatus An array of phase-shifting micro-mechanical elements are used in a method and device for patterning a workpiece, for exposing a radiation sensitive layer on a workpiece such as a mask or a device substrate. The phase-shifting micro-mechanical elements are individual... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8130760 | Session initiation and maintenance while roaming The technology disclosed addresses initiation of peer-to-peer media exchange sessions, with traversal of NAT and firewall devices, in a manner adapted to roaming. In particular, involves preliminary determination of NAT/firewall topology, which reduces latency at in... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8126898 | Method and system for generating scored recommendations based on scored references A computer method includes receiving a query from a user system; searching a plurality of data objects of a first type for data objects that substantially match the query; generating a first-relevance score for each data object of the second type that is associated ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8108174 | Versatile semiconductor manufacturing controller with statistically repeatable response times The present invention relates to process I/O controllers for semiconductor manufacturing to which a tool host can delegate data collection, monitoring and control tasks. In particular, it relates to process I/O controllers that can perform more than one of data coll... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8095531 | Methods and systems for controlling access to custom objects in a database In embodiments, methods and systems for controlling access to custom objects are provided. These techniques for controlling access to custom objects can enable embodiments to utilize a key for the protection of the security of data that is to remain private while no... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8077377 | Spatial light modulator with structured mirror surfaces The invention relates to methods to improve SLMs, in particular to reflecting micromechanical SLMs, for applications with simple system architecture, high precision, high power handling capability, high throughput, and/or high optical processing capability. Applicat... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8057971 | Method of compensation for bleaching of resist during three-dimensional exposure of resist The field of this disclosure is making three-dimensional topographic structures by means of graduated exposure in a photosensitive material, such as a photoresist, photosensitive polymide, or similar. Such patterns may be written either to be used directly as optica... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8054946 | Method and system for one-way delay measurement in communication network A pilot signal is transmitted from a transmitting device through a communication network under test to a receiving device. The pilot signal is transmitted at a known transmit time and in a voice channel. Incoming signals within the voice channel at the receiving dev... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8041734 | System and method for storing and retrieving non-text-based information A method for non-text-based identification of a selected item of stored music. The first broad portion of the method focuses on building a music identification database. That process requires capturing a tag of the selected musical item, and processing the tag to de... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8027807 | DSL diagnosis expert system and method The present invention relates to diagnostic analysis of DSL circuits. In particular, it relates to methods and devices that use a rule base and automated test initiation, with excellent reduction in test technician involvement in trouble shooting, reduced truck roll... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8006177 | Documents for commerce in trading partner networks and interface definitions based on the documents Machine readable documents connect businesses with customers, suppliers and trading partners. The self defining electronic documents, such as XML based documents, can be easily understood amongst the partners. Definitions of these electronics business documents, cal... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7995490 | System and method for identifying a signature of a device, in a communication circuit, utilizing distortion products A system for identifying characteristics of communication circuit devices in a communication circuit includes a stimulus signal generator configured to generate a stimulus signal at a plurality of amplitudes for the communication circuit devices. At least one of the... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7981303 | Method of manufacturing monocrystalline silicon micromirrors A novel silicon micromirror structure for improving image fidelity in laser pattern generators is presented. In some embodiments, the micromirror is formed from monocrystalline silicon. Analytical- and finite element analysis of the structure as well as an outline o... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7961847 | Method and apparatus for gradual application of a hitless monitoring access to a communications circuit employing a guided transmission media A monitor access is gradually applied an removed from a communications circuit, including a digital subscriber line (DSL), by a gradual monitor access (GMA) technique, in which a variable impedance element is gradually applied to the communications circuit until the... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7961637 | Method and apparatus for monitoring latency, jitter, packet throughput and packet loss ratio between two points on a network A system for testing a segment of a data-packet-network has a first probe connected substantially at one end of the segment; a second probe connected substantially at the opposite end of the segment from the location of the first probe; and a process application dis... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7958387 | Realtime test result promulgation from network component test device The technology disclosed relates to real-time collection and flexible reporting of test data. In particular, it is useful when collecting packet counts during tests of network devices that simulate thousands or even millions of data sessions conducted through a devi... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7953782 | Digital forced oscillation by direct digital synthesis An opportunity is apparent to develop alternative circuitry. Simplified circuitry without artifacts tied to the clock that drives a digital frequency generator (DFG) is useful in a variety of tunable electronic devices. The present invention relates to digital frequ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7934172 | SLM lithography: printing to below K1=.30 without previous OPC processing Previously disclosed methods and devices are extended in this application by two-dimensional analysis of optical proximity interactions and by fashioning a computationally efficient kernel for rapid calculation of adjustments to be made. The computations can be made... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7930653 | Triangulating design data and encoding design intent for microlithographic printing The present disclosure relates to fracturing of polygon data, with one application being microlithography. In particular, it relates to preserving data regarding edges and/or vertices of the original polygons as the polygons are triangulated and even if the results ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7925565 | Stochastic control system and method for multi-period consumption The present invention relates to dynamic optimization of system control over time. The need for dynamic optimization arises in many settings, as diverse as solar car power consumption during a multi-day race and retirement portfolio management. We disclose a reformu... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923182 | Multi-focus method of enhanced three-dimensional exposure of resist The field of this disclosure is making three-dimensional topographic structures by means of graduated exposure in a photosensitive material, such as a photoresist, photosensitive polymide, or similar. Such patterns may be written either to be used directly as optica... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7919218 | Method for a multiple exposure beams lithography tool An aspect of the present invention includes a method for patterning a workpiece covered at least partly with a layer sensitive to electromagnetic radiation by simultaneously using a plurality of exposure beams. In an example embodiment it is determined if any of the... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7912671 | Method for measuring the position of a mark in a deflector system The present invention relates to a method for determining the coordinates of an arbitrarily shaped pattern in a deflector system. The method basically comprises the steps of: moving the pattern in a first direction (X), calculating the position of the edge of the pa... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7907710 | Tethered digital butler consumer electronic remote control device and method The present invention relates to a tethered digital butler consumer electronics product and method. The tethered digital butler, of a price and form factor suitable for consumer electronics markets of developed and developing countries, includes a communications and... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7907709 | Tethered digital butler consumer electronic master device and method The present invention relates to a tethered digital butler consumer electronics product and method. The tethered digital butler, of a price and form factor suitable for consumer electronics markets of developed and developing countries, includes a communications and... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7895079 | Method and device utilizing polymorphic data in e-commerce An aspect of the present invention includes a protocol for conveying data during an e-commerce session with a polymorphic response, comprising initiating a session with a message from a buyer application to a broker application and a session identifier assigned by t... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7890453 | Method and system for maintaining engineering project documentation A method of configuration controlling a hierarchy of data arrays is disclosed, each data array in the hierarchy having at least one version, each version of each data array in the hierarchy being associated with one version of at least one other data array in the hi... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7849488 | Video modem termination system and method Highly asymmetrical nature of digital video allows a single Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) like device to support the transmission over a thousand individual high-quality IP packetized video data channels terminating into low cost cable modem units. A Video M... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7859830 | Mobile quick-keying device The present invention relates to making data entry on a handheld device quicker and easier, while still being able to interact with the software/firmware in a familiar way. In particular, we disclose a device and method for text entry that uses a combination of keys... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7844523 | Automatic mapping and allocation of beneficial interests in trusts for portfolio analysis The present invention relates to analysis of trusts that have multiple beneficiaries whose interests mature in different time periods or under different conditions. In particular, we disclose automatic mapping of interests in one or more trusts, optionally subject t... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7842926 | Method and device for correcting SLM stamp image imperfections The invention relates to production and precision patterning of work pieces, including manufacture of photomask for photolithography and direct writing on other substrates, such as semiconductor substrates. In particular, it relates to applying corrections to patter... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7826381 | Method and device test data streams bound to emulated devices The technology disclosed includes a software architecture for methods and devices used to test routers, switches and the like, particularly high volume infrastructure devices. In particular, this architecture associates test data stream definitions with emulated dev... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7809942 | Conditional access method and apparatus of a receiver system for controlling digital TV program start time A conditional access method and apparatus for use with a system for controlling of digital TV program start time. Subscriber access is authorized to digital program streams. Content are divided into a plurality of working periods. Each working period of the pluralit... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7808648 | Method and device for optical determination of physical properties of features, not much larger than the optical wavelength used, on a test sample A method and device for optical determination of physical properties of features, not much larger than the optical wavelength used, on a test sample are described. A beam is split into reference and illuminating beams having known polarization. The test sample is ex... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7788279 | System and method for storing and retrieving non-text-based information A method for non-text-based identification of a selected item of stored music. The first broad portion of the method focuses on building a music identification database. That process requires capturing a tag of the selected musical item, and processing the tag to de... | 08/31/2010 |
