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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6965927 | Hardware setup method The current invention proposes a method, system, and data processing system program product to perform a hardware setup operation without installing a hardware setup program on the target data processing system. Stored in a server 12 are a hardware setup prog... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6154836 | Method and system for configuring plug and play devices for a computer operating system A method and system are disclosed for configuring PnP devices for a computer operating system by initiating a power on self test (POST) within a computer system for configuring PnP and PCI devices. During the process of configuring PnP and PCI devices, a ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6151661 | Cache memory storage space management system and method A mechanism is provided for supporting stack cache memory device management of POP read or PUSH write data in a computer system. The computer system further comprises a main memory and a processor associated with the stack cache memory device. The stack c... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6141216 | Quick-release hinge joint for heat pipe A notebook computer has a base and a cover that is pivotally mounted to the base with a hinge. An integrated circuit chip is mounted to the base and has one end of a heat pipe attached to it or to an associated heat dissipation device. The other end of th... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6105136 | Computer system which is disabled when it is disconnected from a network Described is a computer system which is coupled to a remote computer via a data communication link. The computer system has a normally closed enclosure and is capable of securing data retained within the system against unauthorized access. The computer sy... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6094720 | Computer system having automatic power on and initialization for in-box configuration Described is a computer system which is operable to allow configuration to occur on the system unit without removing the system unit from its packaging. The computer system is coupled to a remote computer via a data communication link. The system is opera... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6056280 | Auto-loading lift spring for an electronic device A lift spring assembly is disclosed for small computers and similar electronic devices of the type that has a base and an upper component assembly that raises when a release is pressed to provide access to computer devices such as printing, data storage a... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6026492 | Computer system and method to disable same when network cable is removed Described is a computer system which is coupled to a remote computer via a network cable. The computer system has a normally closed enclosure and is capable of securing data retained within the system against unauthorized access. The computer system inclu... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6021493 | System and method for detecting when a computer system is removed from a network Described is a system which includes at least one computer system connected to a main computer system via a data transmission network. The at least one computer system has a network connector for communicating data with the main computer. The network conn... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6012088 | Automatic configuration for internet access device An Internet access device uses an automatic configuration process to handle the task of configuring the Internet access device at a customer site for communication with the Internet. Once configured, the customer has electronic mail and other access to th... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6000768 | Minimal fastener electronic console An electronic device console is disclosed for small computers and similar electronic devices of the type that has a base and an upper assembly that raises when a unique latch is released to place computer devices such as printing, data storage and other d... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5987536 | Computer system having flash memory bios which can be accessed while protected mode operating system is running Disclosed is a personal computer system which includes a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to a direct access storage device (DASD) and a random access memory (RAM). A flash memory module is coupled to the CPU and an input/output (IO) bus and includes... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5977979 | Simulated three-dimensional display using bit-mapped information A computer-controlled display provides a two dimensional simulation of a three dimensional scene while providing for relatively low computing load. Data which is used in determining scaling of figures placed against a background scene and/or used to deter... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5966473 | Method and apparatus for recognizing a quadrilateral object contained in an input bitmap image Described is an image processing system which is operative to automatically determine a quadrilateral object such as a character frame, page mark, or position correction mark only with a mouse click. A field is automatically specified by displaying a scan... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5948092 | Local bus IDE architecture for a split computer system Described is a personal computer system that includes a first housing coupled to a second housing with a multi-conductor cable. The first housing includes an IDE direct access storage device having an opening for receiving a removable storage medium. The ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5949853 | Extension device for a computer system Disclosed is an extension device for use with a computer system which includes a memory for storing an application program which can perform at least one software function. A modem is operative to encode the at least one software function to first tone si... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5948082 | Computer system having a data buffering system which includes a main ring buffer comprised of a plurality of sub-ring buffers connected in a ring Disclosed is a computer system having a ring buffer arrangement which includes a plurality of sub-rings and a main ring. Each of the sub-rings includes a plurality of buffer memories and the main ring includes a plurality of the sub-rings. A main write po... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5945915 | Computer system for sending an alert signal over a network when a cover of said system has been opened Described is a computer system which is coupled to a remote computer via a network cable. The computer system has a normally closed enclosure and is capable of securing data retained within the system against unauthorized access and notifying the remote c... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5898843 | System and method for controlling device which is present in media console and system unit of a split computer system Disclosed is a split computer system that includes a first housing coupled to a second housing with a multi-conductor cable. The first housing includes a first direct access storage device (DASD) having an opening for receiving a removable storage medium.... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5878271 | Multi-conductor cable architecture and interface for a split system personal computer Disclosed is a personal computer system that includes a media console coupled to a system unit with a multi-conductor cable. The media console includes a direct access storage device having an opening for receiving a removable storage medium. The system u... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5875348 | Information processing system Disclosed is a computer system that includes a CPU that can be operated both in a normal mode and in a power saving mode. The system further includes at least one peripheral device and a bus for allowing communication between the CPU and the peripheral de... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5875311 | Computer system with touchpad support in operating system A computer system comprising a central processing unit (CPU) configured to accept coordinate type data from a touchpad or the like. The CPU has an operating system executing thereon with special support for interfacing to the touchpad. The operating syste... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5867952 | Aseismic support structure An aseismic support structure which includes a fixed part which is attached to a stationary floor, an equipment connection part for holding part of the equipment and a moving part coupled to the fixed part and the equipment connection part and wherein the... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5860001 | Computer system having at least two boot sequences Disclosed is a computer system which can be powered on by at least a first and a second method wherein the first method is different from the second method. The computer system is operative to allow a user to select which one of at least two different pre... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5835738 | Address space architecture for multiple bus computer systems An information processing system comprises a processor, a first bus for conducting signals in accordance with a first bus protocol that does not support I/O address signals; a second bus for conducting signals in accordance with a second bus protocol that... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5818203 | Power supply unit and an electronic apparatus having same Disclosed is an electronic apparatus which includes a power supply unit and a constant voltage rechargeable battery. The power supply unit activates a dedicated charging circuit, which is located near the battery, only at the charging end stage after the ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5813650 | Aseismic support structure Disclosed is an aseismic support structure having one end secured to a fixed floor and another end connected to a subject structure placed on a floating floor. The aseismic support structure includes a toggle bar, an attachment section and a mounting sect... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5801785 | Method and system for processing two analog composite video signals Disclosed is a method and apparatus for processing two analog composite video signals to be displayed to a human observer. The system includes at least a first and a second video source for generating first and second analog composite video signals respec... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5791992 | Video game system with internet cartridge Disclosed is a video game system for connecting to the Internet and allowing a user to transfer/receive data therefrom. The video game system includes a connector port for removably and electrically connecting a cartridge to the game console. The cartridg... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5794058 | Extension device for a computer system capable of operating in at least three states of power management Described is an extension device for use with a computer system which includes a memory for storing an application program which can perform at least one software function. A modem is operative to encode the at least one software function to first tone si... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5784595 | DMA emulation for non-DMA capable interface cards A method and system are disclosed for simulating a direct memory access (DMA) function to access memory in a host computer having a DMA controller for the purpose of enabling the transfer of data between the host memory and a computer accessory data handl... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5765001 | Computer system which is operative to change from a normal operating state to a suspend state when a power supply thereof detects that an external source is no longer providing power to said power supply at a predetermined level Described is a personal computer system which includes a central processing unit (CPU) and power management circuitry (PMC) in circuit communication with the CPU. A power supply is in circuit communication with the CPU and the PMC and includes circuitry f... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5764480 | Computer system having a latching drive housing which pivots on hinge pins between an open position wherein a DASD is accessible and a closed position wherein the DASD is not accessible Disclosed is a media console of a personal computer system that includes a drive housing that can be moved within a base member between an open position and a closed position. A direct access storage device (e.g., floppy disk drive) is disposed within the... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5764479 | Split system personal computer having floppy disk drive moveable between accessible and inaccessible positions Disclosed is a personal computer system that includes a media console coupled to a system unit with a multi-conductor cable. The media console contains a direct access storage device (e.g., floppy disk drive) having an opening for receiving a removable st... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5762555 | Two cartridge video game system with text based internet access Disclosed is a video game system which provides a user with text based Internet access. The video game system includes first and second connector ports for removably and electrically connecting the game console to first and second cartridges respectively.... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5748972 | Computer system which is operative to change from a normal operating state to a suspend state when a power supply thereof detects that an external source is no longer providing power to said power supply at a predetermined level Described is a personal computer system which includes a central processing unit (CPU) and power management circuitry (PMC) in circuit communication with the CPU. A switch is coupled to the PMC. A power supply is coupled to the CPU, PMC and the switch and... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5734840 | PCI and expansion bus riser card This disclosure relates to a computer system having a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and expansion bus riser card having at least one expansion bus slot and at least one PCI slot, the latter of which meets a PCI bus stub length requirement. The P... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5717426 | Method for forming a numeric entry field and a method for positioning a cursor in the numeric entry field Disclosed is a method which includes displaying a cursor at a predetermined position in a numeric string and editing the numeric string by either one of; (1) inserting a numeral or a symbol at the cursor position, (2) replacing a numeral or symbol at the ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5712761 | Computer system having cooperating spring, gear tracks and geared dampers for allowing a drive housing to move between open and closed positions Disclosed is a media console which includes a base member and a drive housing that can be moved within the base member between an open position and a closed position. A spring is connected to a bottom of the base member and to the drive housing for biasin... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5702087 | Aseismic support structure Disclosed is an aseismic support structure having one end secured to a fixed floor and another end connected to a subject structure placed on a floating floor. The aseismic support structure includes a toggle bar, an attachment section and a mounting sect... | 12/30/1997 |
