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| 8185711 | Memory module, a memory system including a memory controller and a memory module and methods thereof A memory module, a memory system including a memory controller and a memory module and methods thereof. The example memory module may include a plurality of memory units each having an interface and at least one memory device. An example write operation method may i... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8185696 | Virtual memory window with dynamic prefetching support Reconfigurable Systems-an-Chip (RSoCs) on the market consist of full-fledged processors and large Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The latter can be used to implement the system glue logic, various peripherals, and application-specific coprocessors. Using FPG... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8185375 | Word alignment with bridge languages Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for statistical machine translation. In some implementations a method is provided. The method includes receiving multi-lingual parallel text associating a source language, a target language, and one or mor... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8185209 | Methods to extend vision to infrared wavelengths In a method for visualizing an object under conditions of low ambient light, the object to be visualized is exposed to incident electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than what can normally be seen by the naked eye. Light reflected from the object is ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184884 | Method for evaluating a tomography data record, and a tomography workstation A method is described for evaluating a tomography data record. In at least one embodiment, a tomography data record of a hollow organ is generated, the tomography data record is analyzed automatically, and organ sections to be assessed as critical are determined. Fu... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184875 | Method for creating, displaying, and analyzing X-ray images and apparatus implementing the method A method for creating, displaying, and analyzing X-ray images of a plurality of objects is disclosed. The method comprising, for each of the objects recording three-dimensional X-ray image data of the object in a single measurement; creating a three-dimensional X-ra... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184813 | Encryption key generation device A scramble key generation unit generates scramble keys (individual encryption keys) which are different from one another and which are for encrypting and decrypting distributing data, by subjecting a predetermined initial encryption key at least once to a unidirecti... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184784 | Method and device for data communication A novel data communication device includes a switching mechanism, a detector, a storage, a measuring unit, a comparator, and a controller. In at least one embodiment, the switching mechanism is configured to connect and disconnect a facsimile device to and from a co... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184698 | Method and apparatus for decoding/encoding a video signal using inter-layer prediction Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for decoding/encoding a video signal using inter-layer prediction. The method includes obtaining inter-layer prediction identification information and quality identification information. The method further includes obtainin... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184613 | Portable multi-media automatic authenticating router and method for automatically routing stored data A computer program product and automatic authenticating router device for automatically routing stored data from a single device to at least one remote storage location is provided. The router device includes the computer program product. The computer program produc... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184468 | Nonvolatile memory devices using variable resistive elements A nonvolatile memory device using a variable resistive element is provided. The nonvolatile memory device may include a memory cell array which includes an array of multiple nonvolatile memory cells having variable resistance levels depending on data stored. Word li... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184439 | Semiconductor module A semiconductor module includes a semiconductor package generating thermal energy, a heat collecting member transferring thermal energy from the semiconductor package to a heat collection area in the heat collecting member, a heat radiating member transferring therm... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184352 | Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus An optical scanning device of opposed scanning type, includes: a plurality of light sources, being arranged substantially symmetrically about a rotating deflection unit; a group of pre-deflection optical elements including optical elements that make the light beams ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183729 | Electrically powered device The electrically powered device is provided. The electrically powered device includes: multiple stators structured to respectively have electromagnetic coils and position sensors; a shaft fastened to the multiple stators; and multiple rotors structured to respective... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183693 | Electronic device, method of producing the same, and semiconductor device A semiconductor device includes n1 first interconnects (n is an integer larger than one) respectively formed on first electrodes and extending over a first resin protrusion, and n2 second interconnects (n2 | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183690 | Electronic device An electronic device including: a semiconductor chip on which an integrated circuit is formed; an electrode formed on the semiconductor chip and electrically connected to the integrated circuit; a resin protrusion disposed on the semiconductor chip; an interconnect ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183651 | MEMS sensor, method of manufacturing MEMS sensor, and electronic apparatus A MEMS sensor includes: a substrate; a fixed electrode portion formed in the substrate; a movable weight portion formed above the fixed electrode portion via a gap; a movable electrode portion formed in the movable weight portion and disposed so as to face the fixed... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183591 | Light-emitting devices Light-emitting devices are provided, the light-emitting devices include a light-emitting structure layer having a first conductive layer, a light-emitting layer and a second conductive layer sequentially stacked on a first of a substrate, a plurality of seed layer p... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183576 | Light-emitting diodes including perpendicular-extending nano-rods Light-emitting diodes, and methods of manufacturing the light-emitting diode, are provided wherein a plurality of nano-rods may be formed on a reflection electrode. The plurality of nano-rods extend perpendicularly from an upper surface of the reflection electrode. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182987 | Probe for visualizing cell-cycle An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a method with which it is possible to easily distinguish a proliferation phase of a cell cycle from a resting phase thereof in real time. The object of the embodiment of the present invention is attai... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182703 | Tuning fork resonator element and tuning fork resonator A tuning fork resonator element that has a base portion, first and second resonating arms extending from the base portion in a first direction, and a support frame sandwiching the first and second resonating arms and being connected to the base portion includes: a f... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182641 | Bonding method and bonded structure A method includes: preparing a transfer base material to have repellency against a silicone material- and conductive particle-containing liquid material; applying the liquid material to a transfer base material surface to form a liquid coating, and drying the liquid... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182581 | High stability diionic liquid salts The present invention relates to diionic liquid salts of dicationic or dianionic molecules, as well as solvents comprising diionic liquids and the use of diionic liquids as the stationary phase in a gas chromatographic column. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182499 | Device for repeated semi-invasive abrasion of lesions on the walls of hollow organs A device is for repeated semi-invasive abrasion of lesions on the walls of hollow organs, in particular blood vessels or the gastrointestinal tract of a patient. The device includes an outer stent which, fixed in position at the site of the lesions, can be clamped a... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182299 | Electrical connection device The invention relates to an electrical connection device for transmitting high current levels, comprising at least one flat contact having a tulip contact and a contact blade having a prescribed blade thickness, wherein the flat contact is suitable for receiving the... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182149 | Method and marking out apparatus for marking out a guide line for a penetration instrument, control device and recording system A method is disclosed for marking out a guide line of a penetration instrument entering an object along a penetration channel. In at least one embodiment, the penetration channel into the object is firstly determined based on image data of the object generated by an... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182066 | Liquid body discharge device and method for discharging liquid body A liquid body discharge device includes a plurality of nozzles for discharging a liquid body to a liquid body discharged region of a substrate, and a plurality of heads moving along a moving path and each including the plurality of nozzles. Among the plurality of he... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181970 | Unitized bi-directional seal assembly A seal assembly is provided including a pair of end rings axially spaced from one another. A pair of annular seals are each engaged with a respective one of the pair of end rings. A locking ring is engaged with each of the pair of annular seals to connect the opposi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181869 | Method for customizing customer identifier The present invention provides a method for customizing customer identifier. To resolve the problems in customizing the identifier in the electronic device by the manufacturer for its customers, such as high management cost, stock, and possibility of error, as well ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181805 | Hot fill container The plastic container according to the present disclosure is an aesthetically pleasing plastic container suitable for premium hot fill beverages, such as teas and fruit juices. The plastic container defines a body and includes an upper portion having a finish. Integ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181804 | Flexible standing ring for hot-fill container A blow-molded plastic container comprising a base portion having a flexible standing ring radially extending therefrom. The flexible standing ring is disposed about a lowest most portion of the container and operable to support the container on a surface. The flexib... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181766 | Roller storage system A roller storage system is described consisting of a storage roller (200) for storing banknotes, where the storage roller (200) is operated in a money processing system. The roller storage system is characterized in that ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181717 | Power tool with battery pack ejector A power tool has a mechanism for ejecting a battery pack which includes a receiving frame which defines a cavity to receive a battery pack. A receiving member is adjacent the cavity. The receiving member meshes with a member on the battery pack to hold the battery p... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181634 | Engine including positive crankcase ventilation An engine assembly may include an engine structure, an intake assembly and a cylinder head cover assembly. The engine structure may define a combustion chamber and a crankcase in communication with a fresh air supply. The intake assembly may be in communication with... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181610 | Vehicle cooling system with directed flows A cooling system for internal combustion engines provides directed flows of heated or cooled coolant to various engine components and/or accessories as needed. By providing directed flows, the overall coolant flow volume is reduced from that of conventional cooling ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181595 | Liquid droplet ejecting apparatus, electro-optical device, method of manufacturing the electro-optical device, and electronic apparatus A liquid droplet ejecting apparatus of the present invention includes a cleaning unit, a regular flushing unit, capping unit, and an ejection-amount measuring unit as droplet ejecting head maintenance units used for function maintenance, function recovery, adjustmen... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181478 | Refrigeration system A refrigeration system can incorporate a liquid-injection system that can provide a cooling liquid to an intermediate-pressure location of the compressor. The cooling liquid can absorb the heat of compression during the compression of the refrigerant flowing thereth... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181365 | Article of footwear including improved heel structure An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper structure having a heel portion and a forefoot portion and a plate attached to a bottom surface of the upper structure. A sole structure is attached to the plate and includes a first portion associated with th... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181314 | Hose clamp A hose clamp (1) comprises bands (2) forming an open ring. The ends of the open ring have band loops (3, 4) arranged around housing portions (5, 6), between which housing portions (5, 6) a clamping screw (7) with a head (... | 05/22/2012 |
| D660348 | Printer | 05/22/2012 |
