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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7493286 | Filter module for a transaction processing system A filter module for a WOSA/XFS transaction processing system is disclosed. The system includes a WOSA transaction manager which is responsive to transaction requests from at least one application. A service provider layer is adapted to relay transaction requests pas... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7492758 | Wireless telephone system including voice over IP and POTS A telephone capable of placing or receiving calls over the PSTN or a packet network. The telephone can store multiple telephone numbers for each potential called party along with preferences that govern the order of selecting telephone numbers to service any given o... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7472477 | Method for manufacturing a socket that compensates for differing coefficients of thermal expansion The illustrative embodiments provide a method for manufacturing a socket and attaching the socket to a printed circuit board. Surface mounted contacts for a bottom surface of a socket are provided. The surface mounted contacts are a plurality of conductive metal pad... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7474632 | Method for self-configuring routing devices in a network A method for configuring routing devices in a network data processing system. A routing change is identified in the network data processing system. In response to the routing change being identified, a node topology is generated for a set of routing devices present ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7460989 | Method and apparatus for modeling multiple concurrently dispatched instruction streams in super scalar CPU with a sequential language A method is provided, wherein a virtual internal master clock is used in connection with a RISC CPU. The RISC CPU comprises a number of concurrently operating function units, wherein each unit runs according to its own clocks, including multiple-stage totally unsync... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7437205 | Method for manufacturing with engineering change override The illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for processing orders. A request for delivery by a requested delivery date is received for an order having an original delivery date. The ordered product ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430895 | Apparatus and method for inspecting quality of molded foam parts Apparatus and method is provided for reliably testing a quality level of bead fusion in molded foam parts. Such apparatus may be portable and hand-held, and the test procedure will not destroy or damage tested products. In a useful embodiment comprising apparatus fo... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430398 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) system for dynamically and automatically establishing communication between a mobile wireless communicating device and a data processing system RFID tags to provide a relatively low power and power conserving wireless communication system to dynamically and automatically transfer all preselected data developed in designated digital devices to a centralized data processing system. Inclusion, in the target mo... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7414987 | Wireless telecommunications system for accessing information from the world wide web by mobile wireless computers through a combination of cellular telecommunications and satellite broadcasting A hybrid cellular telephonic and satellite radio broadcast system for enabling a wireless mobile computer to rapidly and effectively access information from the Web. The combination of a mobile wireless receiving computer, with wireless cellular telecommunication as... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7409149 | Methods for improved autofocus in digital imaging systems Methods to improve autofocus in digital imaging systems, such as digital cameras, are disclosed. Embodiments may include, in response to locking of lens focus on a subject image, determining an initial subject focus distance and an initial attitude, and in response ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7407400 | Methods and arrangements to attenuate an electrostatic charge on a cable prior to coupling the cable with an electronic system Methods and arrangements to methods and arrangements to attenuate electrostatic discharges of a cable are disclosed. Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or disch... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398884 | Packaging cushioning material, packaging and method for protecting products against damage A packaging material which impart fragility capability and is easily manufactured and handled in preparing a product for shipment. The material is fabricated as a planar body having fold lines on which the body may be folded to encircle a product being packaged. The... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7391338 | Apparatus and method using a sensor to detect improper orientation of an object Apparatus and method is provided for using low cost, passive RF sensor technology such as RFID tags, to determine whether containers or other objects are in a right-side-up orientation. A useful embodiment of the invention is directed to sensor apparatus for use in ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7378991 | Condensed keyboard for electronic devices Methods, apparatuses, systems, and media for generating characters for electronic devices using condensed keyboards are disclosed. Embodiments comprise a method of manipulating a set of keys adapted to be manipulated using fingers of a left hand and a right hand of ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367496 | Detecting wear through use of information-transmitting devices Detecting wear through use of information-transmitting devices. At least one information-transmitting wireless device is provided for each of one or more wear positions of an item, wherein each of the devices is adapted for transmitting information to a reader, such... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361457 | Real-time configurable masking Methods, systems, and media to define a portion of a circuit pattern with a source of real-time configurable imaging are disclosed. Embodiments include hardware and/or software for directing a beam through a mask onto a wafer surface to outline a circuit pattern hav... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357609 | Locking member for pallet ramp safety retainers A method and apparatus are disclosed for locking at least two safety retainers together. Each safety retainer has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-attached mating bracket. Each safety retainer includes a base and a bracket. Each bracket is coupled to a ramp that is... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344029 | Six-sided corrugated rollover cushion A rollover shipping cushion is presented. The cushion is formed by folding, in a specific manner, a single sheet of die-cut corrugated fiberboard to create the cushion. When properly folded, the cushion includes a central shipping cavity that is surrounded by shock-... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337126 | Method, apparatus and computer program product for technology comparisons In one aspect, a method for comparing suppliers includes sending survey questions for receipt by supplier computer systems. Programming instructions are also sent for receipt and execution by the supplier computer systems, The programming instructions are for causin... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333870 | Self-adjusting inventory management process for personalizing and re-personalizing parts A process for managing a supply chain by automatically analyzing shifting demand for personalized parts is provided. A plurality of orders is received. The plurality orders form a demand. The demand results in a set of parts that need to be personalized. The demand ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7327242 | Limiting and controlling motor vehicle operation functions enabled for each of a group of drivers of the vehicle A system controlled by a data processor for controlling vehicle operational functions enabled for each of a plurality of vehicle drivers comprising a combination of means for assigning to each of a group of drivers a vehicle operation key with a unique identifier, m... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7319869 | Method and apparatus for managing audio broadcasts in an automobile A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for controlling presentation of an audio broadcast. Presentation of the audio broadcast is ceased in response to detecting a mobile phone call. The audio broadcast is recorded to form recorded audio presentation data in... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317619 | Apparatus for inserting and ejecting an electronic enclosure within a cabinet A cabinet includes spaces for a number of electronic enclosures, each of which has a free end from which a pair of levers extend upward and downward to teeth engaging slots within the cabinet, aiding in the insertion and removal of the enclosures from the cabinet. A... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7310085 | User interactive computer controlled display system enabling a user remote from a display screen to make interactive selections on the display screen with a laser beam projected onto the display screen A display screen interface implementation in a computer controlled user interactive display system, for enabling an interactive user to select specific items on a large presentation display screen, comprising laser apparatus for projecting a laser beam pointer image... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303443 | Socket and method for compensating for differing coefficients of thermal expansion The illustrative embodiments provide a socket, a method for manufacturing the socket, a device, and a method for compensating for a difference in the coefficients of thermal expansion between a socket and a printed circuit board. The socket includes surface mounted ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7298961 | Portable video recording device for both converting video cassette recorders (VCR) to digital recorders and for converting video cassette recording content into stored digital data Extending the function of a conventional VCR to both do digital recording and to convert analog tape VCR cassette recordings to a digital format without any apparatus modification of the conventional VCR. A portable video recording device comprises a video cassette ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293508 | Pallet ramp with safety retainer A method and system is presented for ensuring that a latch securing a ramp to a pallet is properly aligned and seated before a product can be offloaded from the pallet and down the ramp. The system uses a latching system that has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-at... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7247038 | Methods and arrangements to attenuate an electrostatic charge on a cable prior to coupling the cable with an electronic system Methods and arrangements to methods and arrangements to attenuate electrostatic discharges of a cable are disclosed. Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or disch... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247037 | Methods and arrangements for an adapter to improve electrostatic discharge protection Methods and arrangements to adapt an electronic system to attenuate electrostatic discharges of a cable as the cable is connected with a connector on the electronic system are disclosed. Embodiments may include an adapter to couple with a connector of an electronic ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7240406 | Security improvement for package fastening clips A package fastening clip having enhanced security of engagement with packaging materials by the provision of at least three material engaging legs, one of which cooperates with a latch member to secure the clip in assembled position. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234964 | Systems, methods, and media for providing visual indication of a blade configuration Systems, methods, and media for providing visual indication of a blade configuration are disclosed. Embodiments may include a visual blade configuration system with a chassis and a plurality of hot pluggable blades, where each blade is adapted to be physically conne... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222151 | Technique for communication with mobile data processing devices by way of mobile software agents A techinque for communicating with a mobile data processing device by way of a mobile software agent. Any application, such as a banking application which permits cash withdrawals from ATMs, can be represented as a mobile software agent. The mobile software agent is... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7215925 | Broadcasting real-time short range RF real-time information to motor vehicles moving along a highway via a sequence of short range RF broadcasting stations along the highway broadcasting to all vehicle transceivers within said range A simple region-specific broadcasting system for broadcasting information pertinent to motor vehicles in sequential regions of a roadway or highway directly to such vehicles when the vehicles are passing through such sequential regions. Existing cellular facilities ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207035 | Apparatus and method for converting an instruction and data trace to an executable program An apparatus and method for converting an instruction and data trace to an executable program are provided. The apparatus and method are used to convert an instruction and data trace to an executable binary program that may then be used on a new computer system such... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7200652 | Method and system for providing automatic notification of end of lease of computers and their locations A method and system for providing automatic notification of an end of lease of a computer system and its location within a computer network is disclosed. The computer network includes a server computer system and multiple client computer systems. A message is initia... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7118037 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) household system for tracking and managing RFID tag containing household possessions within short range RF limited boundaries of a household facility A computer controlled interactive display RFID (radio frequency identification) household system enabling a householder to track and manage a set of RFID tags containing household possessions located within short range RF limited boundaries of a household facility. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7103575 | Enabling use of smart cards by consumer devices for internet commerce A method, system, and computer readable code for enabling use of smart cards by consumer devices for Internet commerce. This is achieved by integrating an existing “Integrated Circuit Card Specification for Application Payment Systems” standard (commonly known a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7071934 | Method and apparatus for visually-oriented navigation of compared object versions A technique, system, and computer program for quickly and efficiently navigating through a comparison of different versions of a file. An abstract representation of the detected differences is provided in a separate navigation window or pane. This abstract represent... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7065753 | Method, system and computer program for syntax validation A system, method and computer program for validating a syntactical statement employing a stored syntax tree which represents all possible syntax options. The tree consists of a network of junction nodes and data nodes between a root node and an end node, whereby all... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7032230 | Efficient virtual function calls for compiled/interpreted environments Virtual function calls in hybrid compiled and interpreted computer programming environments are carried out efficiently by dual virtual function tables. Each class object generated is provided with a compiled virtual function table and an interpreted virtual functio... | 04/18/2006 |
