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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6496945 | Computer system implementing fault detection and isolation using unique identification codes stored in non-volatile memory A computer system implementing a fault detection and isolation technique that tracks failed physical devices by identification (ID) codes embedded in each component of the computer for which the ability to detect faults and isolate failed devices is discl... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6493836 | Method and apparatus for scheduling and using memory calibrations to reduce memory errors in high speed memory devices A computer system with high-speed memory devices includes error checking logic that monitors the number and/or frequency of memory errors. The number and/or frequency of soft memory errors is provided to control logic in a memory controller, which intelli... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6484232 | Adaptive calibration technique for high speed memory devices A computer system with high-speed memory devices includes one or more temperature sensors and/or environmental sensors that monitor environmental parameters that may affect the operation of the high-speed memory devices. The sensor values are provided to ... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6484222 | System for incorporating multiple expansion slots in a variable speed peripheral bus A system is disclosed for facilitating operation of a peripheral bus, such as a PCI bus, that operates at multiple clock speeds. The system includes an expansion slot controller that identifies the number of peripheral devices that have been installed in ... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6473334 | Multi-ported SRAM cell with shared bit and word lines and separate read and write ports A multi-ported SRAM memory cell includes a pair of inverters that holds the data bit. The state terminals of the memory cell connect via a separate read and write data path to the bit lines. The read bit lines connect to a pull-down transistor stack. The ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6307740 | One inch notebook computer A portable notebook computer having a thickness of only one inch is obtained by provision of a computer housing containing a keyboard assembly and a motherboard positioned directly below the keyboard assembly, the keyboard assembly and the motherboard the... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6275284 | Pipeline optical flow meter The present invention provides an optical device for the measurement of flow rates of fluid through a pipe. The device broadly comprises a narrow frequency light source, an optical delivery system, a collector for light scattered from particles in the flu... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6247102 | Computer system employing memory controller and bridge interface permitting concurrent operation A computer system includes a CPU, a memory device, two expansion buses, and a bridge logic unit coupling together the CPU, the memory device and the expansion buses. The CPU couples to the bridge logic unit via a CPU bus and the memory device couples to t... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6158000 | Shared memory initialization method for system having multiple processor capability A multiprocessor computer system is provided with a BIOS that allows parallel execution of system initialization tasks by at least two processors to reduce system boot-up time. At power-on, one of the processors is designated as a bootstrap processor and ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5845073 | Interactive system for remoting creating, editing and administrating an online communcation system for a plurality of online service providers An on-line communications service allows a plurality of service providers to provide services to respective groups of subscribers, with the on-line service from each provider being independent of the on-line service from other providers. The subscribers' ... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5694549 | Multi-provider on-line communications system An on-line communications service allows a plurality of service providers to provide services to respective groups of subscribers, with the on-line service from each provider being independent of the on-line service from other providers. The subscribers' ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5690693 | Transcutaneous energy transmission circuit for implantable medical device An improved transcutaneous energy transmission device is disclosed for charging rechargeable batteries in an implanted medical device. A current with a sinusoidal waveform is applied to a resonant circuit comprising a primary coil and a capacitor. Current... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5669015 | System for selectively coupling trackball and mouse through a switch where input device provides coded signal to disable trackball while permitting signals from mouse A trackball enable/disable system is disclosed for use in a personal computer to permit selective activation and deactivation of a trackball or mouse device. The system includes a keyboard controller that detects the selection of a hot key (or combination... | 09/16/1997 |
