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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7940645 | Protection switching method based on change in link status in ethernet link aggregation sublayer An Ethernet protection switching method based on a change in link status in a link aggregation sublayer is disclosed. If an Ethernet link aggregation sublayer is present on an Ethernet connection path, a link aggregation sublayer Management Entity Group (MEG) end po... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7940095 | Semiconductor memory device and method for driving the same The present invention intends to provide a semiconductor memory device including a delay locked loop (DLL) circuit capable of generating a duty-corrected delay locked clock. A semiconductor memory device includes: a DLL circuit for generating a delay locked clock th... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7936764 | Method for optimizing IP route table size through IP route aggregation A subset of route entries having the same next hop is identified in a route table. The subset of entries falls within a range of prefixes. Gaps in the subset of route entries that prevent the subset from being contiguous are identified. The gaps in the subset are fi... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7936687 | Systems for statistics gathering and sampling in a packet processing system A system for statistically sampling packets is described. In this system, upon or after the occurrence of a predefined statistical event in relation to a packet, a pseudo-random value is obtained and compared to a predetermined threshold. Responsive to this comparis... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7925985 | Methods and apparatus for process thumbnail view The structure and status of a process are displayed jointly. Multiple visualization mechanisms are used to provide the visualization of business process data. Drill-down of the data provides interactivity for a user to access information. In one embodiment color cod... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7924736 | DSL system estimation Estimates of a communication system configuration, such as a DSL system, are based on operational data collected from a network element management system, protocol and users. The operational data collected from the system can include performance-characterizing opera... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920503 | Apparatus and method for transmitting packet in forward link of multibeam satellite communication system Provided are a packet transmission method for transmitting packets in a forward link of a multibeam satellite communication system and a computer-readable recording medium for recording a program that implements the method. The packet transmission method transmittin... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7919414 | Method for forming fine patterns in semiconductor device A method for forming fine patterns in a semiconductor device includes forming an etch stop layer and a sacrificial layer over an etch target layer, forming photoresist patterns over the sacrificial layer, etching the sacrificial layer by using the photoresist patter... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7916976 | Facial based image organization and retrieval method Embodiments of the invention include a system and set of processes for organizing image collections. The system detects individuals in each image uploaded into the system using facial recognition or similar methods. The user and viewers of the images may then view d... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7916558 | Semiconductor memory device and method for reading/writing data thereof A semiconductor memory device is capable of writing data in phase with external data to a memory cell regardless of which memory cell the data is written to. The semiconductor memory device includes a scrambler, a write selector and a read selector. The scrambler is... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7912291 | Features for retrieval and similarity matching of documents from the JPEG 2000-compressed domain A method and apparatus for image processing is described. In one embodiment, the method comprises accessing header data from a multi-resolution codestream of compressed data of a first document image, deriving one or more retrieval attributes from the header informa... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7911520 | Data conversion/output apparatus for digitalizing sensor data and outputting through a sensor array A data conversion/output device includes a number of sensors, voltage-time conversion circuits that are arranged adjacent to respective sensors and change output levels upon the lapse of times corresponding to output voltage values from the sensors after a conversio... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7910438 | Method for fabricating semiconductor device including recess gate A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes etching a substrate to form a first trench pattern, forming spacers over sidewalls of the first trench pattern, etching a bottom portion of the first trench pattern using the spacers as a barrier to form a sec... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7907462 | Core voltage discharger and semiconductor memory device with the same A core voltage discharger is capable of adjusting an amount of a current discharged according to temperature. The discharger for decreasing a level of a predetermined voltage receives temperature information from an on die thermal sensor and discharges a different a... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7898579 | Method of position stamping a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera A method of appending a position stamp to an image file of a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera having a GPS antenna and a GPS RF front-end including an analogue to digital converter for receiving GPS signals and outputting GPS signal samples together w... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897735 | Compound having thiol anchoring group, method of synthesizing the same, and molecular electronic device having molecular active layer formed using the compound Provided are an electron donor-azo-electron acceptor compound having a thiol-based anchoring group, a method of synthesizing the compound, and a molecular electronic device having a molecular active layer formed of the compound. The compound for forming a molecular ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895580 | Application tracing service employing different levels of precision for modifying bytecode A system and method are described for tracing program flow within an application. In one embodiment of the invention, options for modifying application bytecode at a variety of different levels of precision are provided. For example, bytecode may be modified at the ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7895516 | Document assembly system A document assembly or document automation system includes an assembler for generating an instance document on the basis of a source document and one or more logic source documents referenced by the source document. The source document and logic source documents are... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7894451 | Method of providing virtual router functionality A method of presenting different virtual routers to different end users, classes of service, or packets is provided. An incoming packet is received having a VLAN field and at least one additional field. A key is formed from the VLAN field and at least one other pack... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7894018 | Method for producing a liquid crystal material having a broadened light reflection band The invention relates to a method of producing a liquid crystal material that can be addressed by an electric field. The inventive method is characterised in that it comprises the following steps consisting in: forming a liquid crystal mixture having a helical struc... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7891263 | Dual speed transmission A two speed transmission system mounted for driving a marine craft comprising: an input shaft coupled in direct connection with a driveshaft of an engine of the marine craft; an output shaft coaxial with the input shaft coupled in direct connection with a driveline ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7890452 | Methods for enterprise-level data and process access and presentation Presentation methods are determined from a work context and/or user preferences. The presentation methods can be combined in any manner with various navigational methods and working modes, to present any type of enterprise data to a user. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7889750 | Method of extending default fixed number of processing cycles in pipelined packet processor architecture In a packet processing system, where a packet processor normally performs a fixed number of processing cycles on a packet as it progresses through a processing pipeline, a method of extending the fixed number of processing cycles for a particular packet is provided.... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7889419 | Template type electrophoretic display and method of manufacturing the same An electrophoretic display and a method of manufacturing the electrophoretic display are provided. The electrophoretic display includes an lower electrode formed on an under layer, an lower electrode protection layer formed on the lower electrode, an insulating temp... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7888992 | Circuit and method for controlling internal voltage A circuit for controlling an internal voltage is provided. The circuit for controlling an internal voltage, comprising: a level detector configured to detect a voltage level of a core voltage to generate a core voltage level detection signal; a release contro... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7881438 | Self-learning and self-adjusting DSL system A self-learning and/or self-adjusting communication controller and/or optimizer uses operational data collected from a communication system to adjust operation of the communication system to changing operational, environmental, etc. conditions and, in some embodimen... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7848878 | Geographic information transceiving system and method thereof Provided is a geographic information transceiving system and method using a digital broadcasting network. The system and method segments new geographic and map data of a region, on which a geographic information service is provided, makes data segment files of diffe... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7848863 | Apparatus and method for providing audio and video content service in vehicle An apparatus and a method for providing a video content service in a vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes a speed detection unit detecting a speed of the vehicle using a global positioning system, a status detection unit detecting a status of a parking brake... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7848840 | Method of controlling process parameters for semiconductor manufacturing apparatus Methods and systems for adaptively controlling process parameters in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. An embodiment provides for gain scheduling of PID controllers across recipe steps. One embodiment provides a method for controlling a chuck temperature during... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7848652 | Wavelength division multiplexing passive optical network system and method of generating optical source A wavelength division multiplexing passive optical network system is provided. A central office generates a multi-mode light having a mode interval equal to a period interval of a multiplexing filter of the remote node and the multi-mode light is used to control a w... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7848650 | Device and method of swapping optical labels and reproducing optical payload and optical switching device using the device In a conventional network for transmitting an optical burst signal, it is impossible to effectively swap labels, reproduce a payload signal, and switch and transmit the signals. A device for swapping optical labels and reproducing an optical payload, includes: an en... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7848358 | Octave pulse data method and apparatus Methods and apparatus are provided for sending data communications over wireless digital voice communications networks which transmit voice communications in voice frames, each of which contains a digitized segment of a voice communication in a voice frame format. T... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7848246 | Method and system for confirming connection of layer-1 label switched path(L1-LSP) in GMPLS-based network Provided is a method and system for confirming label switched path (LSP) connection in a global multi-protocol label switching (GMPLS)-based network. The method includes: collecting LSP hierarchy information; selecting one of a plurality of paths between first and s... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7848163 | Semiconductor memory device and method for driving the same A semiconductor memory device includes: a delay locked loop (DLL) clock buffer for buffering a system clock in response to the a buffer enable signal; a DLL circuit for generating a delay locked loop (DLL) clock by performing a delay locking operation using the buff... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7845633 | Abnormal sheet delivery detection device An abnormal sheet delivery detection device includes a convey device, first pile device, noncontact-type detection unit, and first releasing unit. The convey device includes a sheet holding unit for holding a sheet, and conveys the sheet held by the sheet holding un... | 12/07/2010 |
| D628428 | Hollywood kettle popcorn maker | 12/07/2010 |
| 7879051 | Flexible device for transfixing and joining tissue A surgical device is provided for use in joining a first tissue layer forming a first hollow region and a second tissue layer forming a wall of a second hollow region, to produce an anastomosis. The device comprises a needle capable of passing from the first region ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7875295 | Process for the controlled production of organic particles A process for the production of a microparticle or a nanoparticle of a chemical compound comprising the steps of providing a solution of said chemical compound in a first liquid; providing a second liquid in which said chemical compound is insoluble or substantially... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7872940 | Semiconductor memory device and method for testing the same Semiconductor memory device and method for testing the same includes a unit for characterized in that a burst length is increased in a test of a read operation and a write operation and a unit for connecting a plurality of banks to one data pad by sequentially and o... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7872939 | Semiconductor memory device A semiconductor memory device includes: a first address buffer configured to be used in a test mode and a normal mode and to receive more addresses in the test mode than in the normal mode; and a second address buffer configured to be used in the normal mode and dis... | 01/18/2011 |
