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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7317737 | Systems and methods for using HDLC channel context to simultaneously process multiple HDLC channels Systems and methods are disclosed for using High-level Data Link Control (HDLC) channel context information to simultaneously process multiple HDLC channels. Preferred embodiments of the present invention enable a single network processing engine to process multiple... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7302608 | Systems and methods for automatic repair and replacement of networked machines Systems and methods for automatic repair and replacement of computing machines are disclosed. The system may generally include a database including configuration information for the available replacement machines and a failed machine, a machine assignment module to ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7295766 | System and method for direct recording of audio, video and/or images for easy access and editing A system and method for direct digital recording of input media such as audio, video, and/or images for easy access and editing are disclosed. The direct digital recording system generally comprises a physical layer configured to receive input media data comprising ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7283635 | Headset with memory A headset having a built-in memory to store parameter settings relating to headset performance characteristics such as headphone(s) and/or microphone performance characteristics. The performance characteristics can be measured during headset production and stored in... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278273 | Modular data center Modular data centers with modular components suitable for use with rack or shelf mount computing systems, for example, are disclosed. The modular center generally includes a modular computing module including an intermodal shipping container and computing systems mo... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7274701 | Cell based wrapped wave front arbiter (WWFA) with bandwidth reservation Systems and methods for cell based wrapped wave front arbiter (WWFA) with bandwidth reservation are disclosed. The method for reserving bandwidth of a given priority using the WWFA for arbitrating bandwidth among virtual links between input and output ports, each vi... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7262632 | Signal measurement systems and methods Systems and methods are disclosed for measuring signals on an integrated circuit die. In one embodiment, a reference signal is distributed to die locations proximal to the signals to be measured. The reference signal is transmitted over transport paths coupling each... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7229440 | Bendable cutting device Devices and methods for a minimally invasive procedure for cutting tissue are disclosed. The device generally includes a probe with a distal exit at an exit angle relative to the probe, a cutting loop with shape memory having a preconfigured shape, and a loop securi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228278 | Multi-slot dialog systems and methods Systems and methods for constructing a series of interactions with a user to collect multiple pieces of related information for the purpose of accomplishing a specific goal or topic (a multi-slot dialog) using a component-based approach are disclosed. The method gen... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7149566 | Soft tissue orientation and imaging guide systems and methods Systems and methods for the orientation of soft tissue such as breast tissue for enhanced accuracy of imaging and/or procedures such as a biopsy or excision are disclosed. The system for orientating and maintaining the orientation of soft tissue generally includes a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7133701 | Microphone position and speech level sensor Improper microphone position and speech level on a telephone headset is sensed by comparison of a speech envelope to multiple signal threshold levels. A first threshold is used to determine whether a headset user is talking. A second threshold is used to determine w... | 11/07/2006 |
| D529288 | Carrying case for communications headset system | 10/03/2006 |
| 7113409 | Mounting structures for electronics components Mounting structures for facilitating fast and easy installation and/or removal of electronics components into or out of a computer system are disclosed. The mounting structures include a base and a stackable mounting structure. Each mounting structure generally incl... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7106877 | Earloop for telecommunications headset Earloops with improved post design for increased reliability and quality for over-the-ear style headsets are disclosed. The earloop includes an earloop main body having connecting and stabilizer portions and a post extending from the connection portion for insertion... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7099305 | Systems and method for automated monitoring of availability in xDSL access networks A system and method for automated monitoring of availability in xDSL access networks are disclosed. An xDSL access network with network availability monitoring generally comprises a measurement device in communication with a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM) at a centr... | 08/29/2006 |
| D527182 | Carrying case | 08/29/2006 |
| 7092513 | Limiting maximum gain in duplex communications devices including telephone sets Duplex communication methods and systems with maximum gain limiting such as in telephone handsets and speaker phones are disclosed. The communications system such as a telephone set may generally include a digital signal processor (DSP) having a receive and transmit... | 08/15/2006 |
| D523412 | Base cradle for a communications headset | 06/20/2006 |
| 7058716 | Automatic configuration and provisioning of virtual circuits for initial installation of high bandwidth connections An operational support system (OSS) which provisions a virtual circuit automatically potentially without requiring any manual intervention. The virtual circuit may be provisioned upon the reception of an order for a connection from a user location to a target networ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052281 | Cable winding device with direct cable to electrical component connection Cable winding devices and mechanisms for providing direct cable to electrical component connections without brush contacts are disclosed. Electronic controls may be provided directly on the cable winding device. The cable winding device generally includes two cable ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7043433 | Method and apparatus to determine and use audience affinity and aptitude Embodiments of the present invention provide method and apparatus for determining audience affinity and/or aptitude in portions of media works and for developing information that represent measures of the audience affinity and/or aptitude. Further embodiments of pre... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7042986 | DSP-enabled amplified telephone with digital audio processing A DSP-enabled system and method for increasing intelligibility of audio on amplified telephones by providing digital audio processing customizable based on characteristics of hearing loss specific to individual end users are disclosed. The DSP-enabled amplified tele... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7017721 | Cable winding device with clocked keycap and revolving electrical switch Mechanisms for providing electrical controls on a rotating assembly such as a cable winding device are disclosed. The cable winding device generally includes an electronic control actuator such as a keycap attached to a housing and providing an actuating pad actuata... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6998217 | Critical dimension edge placement and slope enhancement with central pixel dose addition and modulated inner pixels Systems and methods for gray scale lithography for defining edges such as on microelectronic device patterns during integrated circuit fabrication are disclosed. Methods for critical dimension edge placement and slope enhancement utilize central pixel dose addition ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6934759 | Method and apparatus for user-time-alignment for broadcast works An embodiment of the present invention is a method for broadcasting information from a server to a client which includes the steps of: (a) broadcasting information at predetermined starting times; (b) receiving a request for the information from the client at an arr... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6912323 | Method and apparatus for fast signal convolution using separated-spline kernel A fast convolution method applicable to convolving a signal (indicative of an n-dimensional pattern, where n is greater than or equal to two) with a smooth kernel that can be approximated by a separated-spline kernel, and a system configured to perform such method u... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6906920 | Drive cooling baffle A drive cooling baffle suitable for rack mount computing systems is disclosed. The drive cooling baffle generally includes a main body defining and extending between inlet and outlet openings, at least one opening is configured to cooperate with a fan to cool an ele... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6904581 | System and method for placement of dummy metal fills while preserving device matching and/or limiting capacitance increase Systems and methods for placement of dummy metal fills while preventing disturbance of device matching and optionally limiting capacitance increase are disclosed. A computer-automated method for locating dummy fills in an integrated circuit fabrication process gener... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6870095 | Cable management for rack mounted computing system Systems and methods for cable management in rack-mounted computing systems for housing electronics devices such as servers are disclosed. The cable management system generally includes a cable management housing to substantially enclose the cables therein. The housi... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6853647 | System method and network for providing high speed remote access from any location connected by a local loop to a central office A telecommunication system for providing a remote access connection having a bandwidth of 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps to any location (homes, small businesses, etc.) connected to a central office by a local loop, and higher bandwidth for some locations. The 128 Kbps or 144... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6845009 | Cooling baffle and fan mount apparatus A cooling baffle and fan mount apparatus suitable for rack mount computing systems is disclosed. The apparatus generally includes an upper and lower bracket configured to receive fans therebetween, the lower bracket defining mounting openings to cooperate with base ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6828574 | Modulator driven photocathode electron beam generator The present invention provides a source of multiple beams of electrons having a desired spatial pattern, as typically used for multiple beam lithography. A source of radiation, typically ultraviolet radiation, is directed onto a modulator and from the modulator onto... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6810413 | System and method for providing internet content using hybrid wireless and wire technologies at the end user site Systems and methods for content delivery, such as Internet content, using hybrid wireless technology, such as satellite technology, and wire technology, such as twisted pair, cable, and fiber optic, at the end user site are disclosed. The system generally comprises ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6775452 | Phosphor coated waveguide for efficient collection of electron-generated photons A phosphor coated waveguide for efficient collection and detection of back-scattered electrons in an electron beam apparatus such as a scanning electron microscope is disclosed. The waveguide for directing photons to an optical detector generally comprises a first w... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6765881 | Virtual L2TP/VPN tunnel network and spanning tree-based method for discovery of L2TP/VPN tunnels and other layer-2 services A virtual L2TP/VPN tunnel network as well as a system and method for automatic discovery of VPN tunnels, such as L2TP tunnels, and other layer-2 services using a method such as one based on the spanning tree protocol are disclosed. The method fo... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6759800 | Diamond supported photocathodes for electron sources A photocathode as a source of electron beams, having a substrate of optically transmissive diamond and a photoemitter. A photocathode with a single emitting region provides a single electron beam; a photocathode with multiple emitting regions provides multiple elect... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6751785 | System and method for limiting increase in capacitance due to dummy metal fills utilized for improving planar profile uniformity Systems and methods for limiting capacitance increase due to dummy fill metals utilized to improve planar profile uniformity are disclosed. A computer-automated method for locating dummy fills in an integrated circuit fabrication process generally comprises reading ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6743228 | Devices and methods for tissue severing and removal The present invention relates to devices and methods that enhance the accuracy of lesion excision, through severing, capturing and removal of a lesion within soft tissue. Furthermore, the present invention relates to devices and methods for the excision of breast ti... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6742029 | Network profiling system Systems and methods for network profiling that may be used by a provider of high bandwidth connections to facilitate connectivity and service order entry by customers are disclosed. Typically, the customer has a plurality of client. The network profiling method gene... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6736781 | Ultrasound imaging of breast tissue using ultrasound contrast agent A system and method for ultrasound imaging of breast tissue by injecting an ultrasound contrast agent into a duct lumen of a patient's breast to enhance the imaging of one or more ducts within a specified lobe of the breast to improve characterization of a lesion or... | 05/18/2004 |
