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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6900779 | Method and apparatus for an interactive volumetric three dimensional display A process and system for interactively displaying large (more than 1 million voxels) volumetric 3D images utilizing a sequence of helical slices of a 3D data set to generate a series of 2D images on a reflective surface of a light modulator. The series of 2D images ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6819318 | Method and apparatus for modeling via a three-dimensional image mosaic system An imaging method and system for 3D modeling of a 3D surface forms a mosaic from multiple uncalibrated 3D images, without relying on camera position data to merge the 3D images. The system forms the 3D model by merging two 3D images to form a mosaiced image, merging... | 11/16/2004 |
| 7060512 | Patching methods and apparatus for fabricating memory modules A method and apparatus for building a memory module using improved patching schemes comprises, mounting multiple primary and secondary memory parts on a multi-layer circuit board, positioning I/O bit line patching networks adjacent to the primary and secondary memor... | 06/13/2006 |
| D520015 | Cover for memory chips on a circuit board | 05/02/2006 |
| RE39016 | Memory module assembly using partially defective chips Methods and devices for using less-than-perfect memory chips and packages in the manufacture of memory modules. In the preferred method the failed I/O lines in primary memory packages are disconnected and replaced by selected I/O lines from flawless or partially def... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6937348 | Method and apparatus for generating structural pattern illumination A three-dimensional imaging method and system illuminates an object to be imaged with a light pattern that is formed from two or more light sub-patterns. The sub-patterns can each encompass the visible light spectrum or can be spatially varying intensity sub-pattern... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6846284 | Method and apparatus for treatment of mono-frequency tinnitus Reciprocal noise cancellation of a patient's mono-frequency tinnitus tone is achieved utilizing an externally generated tone which is subjectively defined by a mono-frequency tinnitus patient to match his/her tinnitus tone in frequency and amplitude. An externally g... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6744569 | Method and apparatus for omnidirectional three dimensional imaging | 06/01/2004 |
| 6700669 | Method and system for three-dimensional imaging using light pattern having multiple sub-patterns A three-dimensional imaging method and system illuminates an object to be imaged with a light pattern that is formed from two or more light sub-patterns. The sub-patterns can each encompass the visible light spectrum or can be spatially varying intensity ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6662103 | Method and system for creating a user-selectable arbitrary coordinate frame A method and system allows conversion of three-dimensional data from a default coordinate frame to an arbitrary user-selected coordinate frame. The method includes obtaining position data in a default coordinate frame and transforming the data into an alt... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6630993 | Method and optical receiver with easy setup means for use in position measurement systems Positions can be precisely and accurately fixed instantaneously within a three-dimensional workspace. A system of two or more transmitters each continuously sweep the workspace with two fanned laser beams which are preferably about 90 degrees apart on the... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6621565 | Rotating head optical transmitter for position measurement system An optical transmitter for use in position location or position measurement systems includes (i) an assembly including two optical sources that generate two optical beams which diverge in known ways in a first and second plane, respectively, and are narro... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6610019 | Method and apparatus for treatment of monofrequency tinnitus utilizing sound wave cancellation techniques Tinnitus is defined as sound(s) heard by an individual when no external sound is present and often takes the form of a hissing, ringing, chirping or clicking sound which may be either intermittent or constant. According to the American Tinnitus Associatio... | 08/26/2003 |
| 5968110 | Method and apparatus for an interactive on line catalog system for facilitating international, cross-border transactions The present invention relates to an improved on-line interactive computerized catalog system and process for efficiently processing international, cross-border transactions in a manner substantially transparent to the user-customer.... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5138459 | Electronic still video camera with direct personal computer (PC) compatible digital format output An electronic still camera comprising a lens, shutter, and exposure control system, a focus and range control circuit, a solid state imaging device incorporating a Charge Couple Device (CCD) through which an image is focused, a digital control unit throug... | 08/11/1992 |
| 3956734 | Platen having a pressure-responsive transducing means for use in a signature-identifying system An apparatus which is responsive to the pressure variations inherent in an individual's act of handwriting a signature for generating electrical signals representative of these characteristic pressure variations for use in signature identification systems... | 05/11/1976 |
| 3955738 | Variable increment form feed mechanism A mechanism for incrementally advancing continuous paper forms comprising a pair of opposing cams which drive said forms therebetween, each said cam having a plurality of camming surfaces whose phase relative to the other said cam may be manually varied. ... | 05/11/1976 |
| 3953887 | Spring driven velocity controlled magnetic stripe reader A low cost credit card reader is provided wherein the magnetic stripe on a stationarily positioned credit card is read by the spring powered transverse activation of a read head, and wherein the normal spring-related fluctuations in read head velocity are... | 04/27/1976 |
| 3942369 | Method of and apparatus for measuring and setting the tension of stressed members Resonant vibration is employed for imparting oscillations to a stressed wire, cable or metallic strip for the purpose of measuring its tension or for setting the vibrated member at a desired tension. A U-shaped magnetic resonator has an air gap to receive... | 03/09/1976 |
| 3936925 | Method for attaching extrusions and the like to frame members A cotter pin having a conical circumferential recess is provided for securely attaching extrusions and the like to frame members in business machines and other apparatus, such recess serving to translatably carry a C-shaped spring member as between discre... | 02/10/1976 |
| 3935508 | High voltage discharge switch for protecting sensitive electronic equipment and the operators thereof A method and apparatus for protecting the sensitive electronic or magnetic circuitry of modern business machines, mini-computers, and the like, while preventing the operator thereof from experiencing any discomfort. A high voltage discharge switch attacha... | 01/27/1976 |
| 3935372 | Method and apparatus for modifying wire-wrapped back planes An improved circuit modification method is provided for wire-wrapped electrical back planes such that changes in the back plane circuitry may be accomplished in areas remote from a production facility where wire-wrap equipment and highly skilled technicia... | 01/27/1976 |
