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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| 8126647 | Lithofacies classification system and method A method of analyzing characteristics of a subterranean formation includes applying a wavelet transform to measured data or to derived data obtained from the measured data, the measured data obtained by measuring a physical property at each of a plurality of positio... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8095345 | Stochastic inversion of geophysical data for estimating earth model parameters A computer implemented stochastic inversion method for estimating model parameters of an earth model. In an embodiment, the method utilizes a sampling-based stochastic technique to determine the probability density functions (PDF) of the model parameters that define... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8095316 | Well log normalization A method of normalizing well log data relating to geology of a subsurface region includes identifying a pair of markers defining a zone on each well log, determining a statistic for a property within the zone for each well log, fitting a smooth function to the stati... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090538 | System and method for interpretation of well data Well log data is assigned depositional labels by a soft computing method. A model is trained on an expert-interpreted well log by segmenting, assigning fuzzy symbols to the segments, and calculating attribute values for units labeled by the expert. From these values... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8060312 | System and method for migrating seismic data A system and method that enable the processing of seismic data. In one embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of processing nodes and a server. The plurality of processing nodes are configured to process seismic data for migration. The server is operatively link... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8032304 | System and method for deriving seismic wave fields using both ray-based and finite-element principles A system and method approximate a set of wave equations describing the propagation of seismic waves of one or more frequencies through a seismic volume of interest. In one embodiment, a ray-based initial beam solution is determined that describes the propagation of ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8014950 | System and method for seismic trace analysis Seismic data are processed to reduce or eliminate aliasing due, for example to sparse or irregular sampling. An iterative method includes an inhibiting function used in conjunction with a function evaluating a magnitude of Fourier coefficients that together act to r... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011238 | Method for correcting the measured concentrations of gas components in drilling mud A method of characterizing formation fluid present in a subsurface earth formation during drilling using methods for correcting the measured concentrations of gas components in drilling mud. Gas trap values for the gas components of interest, light hydrocarbons, are... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7925442 | Pseudo logs to improve stratigraphic correlation between sedimentary basins In order to improve the tie between depositionally equivalent beds relative to two or more basins detected within a multi dimensional seismic volume of interest, pseudo logs based on the average of attributes derived from seismic impedance where the compaction trend... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7873476 | Well log correlation A method of automatically correlating well logs includes selecting well loops from the well logs and creating a set of possible marker positions for each well log in each well loop. From the possible marker positions, alternate marker sets are iteratively selected. ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7869955 | Subsurface prediction method and system A method of predicting subsurface properties of a geologic formation includes acquiring seismic data for a subsurface region including the geologic formation of interest, computing seismic attributes of the measured seismic data over at least part of this geologic f... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7826973 | Optimizing seismic processing and amplitude inversion utilizing statistical comparisons of seismic to well control data A method for obtaining enhanced seismic data and optimized inverted reflectivities includes computing statistical well characterizations based upon band-limited well reflectivities for a subsurface region. Sets of processed seismic data are computed by applying diff... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7769546 | Method for indexing a subsurface volume for the purpose of inferring geologic information A method of determining a horizon volume. In one embodiment, the horizon volume is determined from obtained seismic information, and maps the obtained seismic information onto a flattened volume such that in the flattened volume, horizons represented in the obtained... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7769545 | Method for determining geological information related to a subsurface volume of interest A method of determining geological information related to a subsurface volume. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a seismic information related to a subsurface volume; determining a horizon volume that automatically maps the seismic information into a... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7350405 | Disturbance-resistant bumpless crankshaft position sensing Disclosed herein are methods of generating a virtual crankshaft positioning stream of signal pulses that is derived from one or more series of actual crank signals. The virtual stream is useful for monitoring crankshaft positioning and is able to persist despite ele... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7343885 | Crankcase ventilation system for internal combustion engine A crankcase ventilation system for a reciprocating internal combustion engine includes an exhaust outlet and a collector for gathering gases from the engine crankcase. An eductor is connected to the collector and to the exhaust outlet. The eductor includes a general... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7315778 | System and method for detecting and responding to fugitive fueling of an internal combustion engine A method and system for detecting and responding to fugitive fueling of a reciprocating internal combustion engine use a controller to determine the actual power output of an engine, as well as a predicted power output based on fuel provided by the engine's fuel sys... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7181333 | Engine operation without cam sensor Disclosed herein are methods of cranking and/or operating an engine that eliminates the need for use of a cam sensor. The methods implemented with internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of cylinders whose firing sequence occurs over two revolutions of a c... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177732 | Automatic coupling of locomotive to railcars An automatic coupling system (10) for a locomotive (11). The automatic coupling system includes a means for detecting a coupling contact and for controlling locomotive systems such as throttle and brakes in response to such contact. The means for detec... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165442 | Method of detecting a water leak in a locomotive Disclosed herein are methods for detecting a water leak in a locomotive engine cooling system comprising numerous components, each being a potential source of leakage of water. The method typically comprises performing at least one inspection providing an indication... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7072747 | Strategies for locomotive operation in tunnel conditions A method of controlling operation of a train (T) for passage of the train through a tunnel. The train has a plurality of locomotives (L1-Ln) pulling the train. The position of the lead locomotive relative to the tunnel entrance is determined, as is the amount... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7044848 | Fresh air intake for a vehicle An air intake for a vehicle that facilitates air transfer from an ambient environment outside the vehicle to a vehicle space is provided. The air intake inhibits liquid transfer from the ambient environment to the vehicle space. The air intake includes a housing hav... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028385 | Method for improved distribution of cooling air in an electric machine Method for retrofitting an electric machine to reduce temperature rise therein. The method allows for removing at least a portion of an originally assembled coil support on a spider structure of the machine. The originally assembled coil support is configured to all... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6998811 | Compensation method for current-sensor gain errors A method of compensation for current-sensor gain errors in an electric machine drive 14 includes a high frequency carrier signal electrically injected into the electric machine 14. A current-sensor signal of the electric machine 14 is determined... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6991531 | Vehicle and fresh air intake for a vehicle An air intake for a vehicle that facilitates air transfer from an ambient environment outside the vehicle to a vehicle space is provided. The air intake inhibits liquid transfer from the ambient environment to the vehicle space. The air intake includes a housing hav... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6959777 | High voltage energy regulated conversion circuit A high-voltage energy regulated conversion circuit (HVERCC) (12) for electrically coupling to a vehicle bus (24) is provided. The HVERCC (12) includes a high-voltage energy converter (HVEC) module (22) coupled to the vehicle bus (24 | 11/01/2005 |
| 6933692 | Diagnostic method for an electric drive assembly A method and an electrical drive assembly 10 which operates in accordance with the method. Particularly, the drive assembly 10 includes a diagnostic portion 18 which compares a voltage signal which is communicated to an electrical machine 28 ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6930404 | Power supply for an automotive vehicle An electrical system (12) is provided for an automotive vehicle (10) having a first power source (14) with a first positive terminal (16) and first negative terminal (18). A second power source (20) having a second positive ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6924050 | Method for dissipating energy in a fuel cell generator system A method and apparatus for dissipating energy in a fuel cell generator system is provided. The method comprises determining an amount of electric power to be dissipated, operating a compressor to draw electric current as required to dissipate the determined amount o... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916566 | System and method for rapid preheating of an automotive fuel cell A system 10 for selectively and rapidly preheating one or more vehicle fuel cells 12 during cold start or freezing conditions. The system 10 includes a bypass valve 26, a controller 30, vehicle sensors 32 and a bypass condui... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6915198 | Vehicle fast torque coordination Rapidly changing torque demand is coordinated in an automotive vehicle having an engine and at least one motor. An engine base torque level indicating slowly changing torque produced by the engine is received. A motor torque is determined as a difference between a f... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6896095 | Fan shroud with built in noise reduction The present invention is a system and method to significantly reduce noise associated with air-moving devices such as an axial flow fan using a fan shroud and barrel combination with built in silencers such as Helmholtz resonators. The invention can be applied to a ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6895388 | Communication schema of online system and method of locating consumer product in the enterprise production pipeline An online communication schema for an online vehicle ordering and tracking system is provided. The communication schema includes a search request message and a search reply message. The search request message includes at least one search criteria, including make and... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6881507 | Method and apparatus for measuring the mass flow of hydrogen in a fuel cell The mass flow of hydrogen fuel in the anode loop of a hydrogen fuel cell is measured using a rotating flow meter. The flow meter includes a bladed rotor mounted for rotation within a tube disposed in the stream of hydrogen fuel flowing through the anode loop. A magn... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6871620 | Variable cam timing unit oil supply arrangement An internal combustion engine arrangement 7 with a variable cam timing unit pressurized oil supply arrangement 49 is provided. A first pump 44 delivers oil through a first check valve 62 to a VCT unit 83 and additionally provides o... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6866350 | Regenerative braking on an electrical vehicle when towed Regenerative braking is actuated in an electrical vehicle during towing of the vehicle to recharge the battery and brake the vehicle. When a driver of a towing vehicle depresses the brakes of the vehicle (202), the electrical vehicle applies regenerative brak... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6864782 | Backup aid system and method for detecting the presence of a trailer attached thereto A backup aid system (14) for detecting the presence of a trailer (12) includes a trailer connector (52a) and a backup aid controller (50) that has an input (66) electrically coupled to the connector (52a). The ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6845305 | Engine torque control for a hybrid electric vehicle using estimated engine torque A system and method for accurate control of engine torque for a parallel/series hybrid electric vehicle (PSHEV) is disclosed. An accurate estimate of engine torque is determined from the generator motor torque of a PSHEV. The estimated engine torque can then be used... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6836719 | Method and system for controlling a vehicle A method and system for controlling a vehicle includes receiving vehicle position information from a positioning system and combining the position information with information from a map database and a driver behavior model to control the vehicle's speed and braking... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6827167 | Hybrid electric vehicle torque distribution A method of distributing a torque demand in a hybrid electric vehicle having an internal combustion engine 200 and an electric motor 202 is provided. In hybrid operation, the motor 202 initially starts the vehicle. When the vehicle desired power... | 12/07/2004 |
