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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7233405 | Planning and scheduling reconfigurable systems with regular and diagnostic jobs A system is provided to allow for automated planning and scheduling the work flow for reconfigurable production systems having a plurality of modules, with each module having alternative capabilities. The system includes a system controller, a planning function for ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7230736 | Planning and scheduling reconfigurable systems with alternative capabilities A system is provided to allow automated planning and scheduling of the work flow for reconfigurable production systems having a plurality of modules, with each module having alternative capabilities. The system includes a system controller, at least one planning fun... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7185888 | Rotational jam clearance apparatus A media path jam clearance apparatus installable in a supporting structure includes media drive mechanisms for moving flexible media through media paths and a rotatable, removable jam clearance element. Within the jam clearance element facing surfaces of guide eleme... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7177483 | System and method for enhancement of document images A method for enhancing electronic images of a document, in which the electronic images contain a background with foreground markings, includes receiving an electronic image containing pixels and assigning an initial provisional foreground/background status to the pi... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7164789 | Three-dimensional active vision with glyph address carpet A method for reconstructing three dimensional shapes from two dimensional image domains uses glyph address carpets as a structured light pattern. The glyph address carpet includes a glyph encoding scheme in which the coordinates of any given point can be computed by... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147763 | Apparatus and method for using electrostatic force to cause fluid movement A device for effecting motion of liquid droplets on a surface through the use of electrostatic field force includes a single substrate on which are disposed a plurality of spaced-apart electrodes. A dielectric material surrounds the electrodes on the substrate. The ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141210 | Apparatus and method for a nanocalorimeter for detecting chemical reactions A nanocalorimeter array for detecting chemical reactions includes at least one thermal isolation region residing on a substrate. Each thermal isolation region includes at least one thermal equilibration region, within which resides a thermal measurement device conne... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7139629 | Planning and scheduling for failure recovery system and method A computer controlled system provides for configuration-specific recovery of operation in a reconfigurable production system having a plurality of modules with a plurality of alternative capabilities for processing work units. The system includes a system controller... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7133168 | Portable coilable electronic apparatus and method A portable, compact electronic device is disclosed which is adapted for communication with a personal digital assistant. The electronic device includes a housing having an opening adapted for receiving a medium adapted for printing or scanning and at least one coile... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7093202 | Method and system for interpreting imprecise object selection paths A graphical input and display system having a user interface for selecting and creating image object elements includes input devices permitting a user to manipulate elements of electronic images. A processor, connected to the system, receives requests for various im... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089220 | Complexity-directed cooperative problem solving A cooperative solving method for controlling a plurality of constraint problem solvers identifies complexity criteria, which provide direction for selecting and for transitioning between constraint problem solvers. The method includes randomly selecting a test point... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7089221 | Feedback control of problem solving A method for feedback control of cooperative problem solving for real-time applications in complex systems utilizes solvers parameterized by control variables. The method includes initializing the time setting and selecting at least one solver parameter value. The s... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086502 | Transport apparatus and method having conformable gripping capability A transport apparatus for transporting materials or objects on substantially vertical structures for installation, deployment, inspection and repair purposes includes gripping mechanisms having a conformable gripping portion. The gripping mechanisms are separated by... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7043321 | Exception handling in manufacturing systems combining on-line planning and predetermined rules A method for performing exception handling operates within a computer controlled multi-step production system for producing objects. The system includes a system controller, within which reside a planner/scheduler and module controller(s). The system controller rece... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036077 | Method for gestural interpretation in a system for selecting and arranging visible material in document images A graphical input and display system for creating and manipulating image object(s) includes input devices permitting a user to select elements of image object(s) received from various image input sources. A processor, connected to the system, receives requests for v... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6993397 | System and method for implementing real-time applications based on stochastic compute time algorithms A method for developing and using real time applications for a dynamic system having a sensing subsystem, actuation subsystem, a control subsystem, and an application subsystem utilizes stochastic compute time algorithms. After optimization functions, desired state ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6985089 | Vehicle-to-vehicle communication protocol A method is provided for vehicle to vehicle communication among vehicles having wireless communication links. Upon receiving notification of a sudden change in vehicle behavior, a vehicle broadcasts a priority message to surrounding vehicles within a transmission ra... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6970804 | Automated self-learning diagnostic system A self-learning diagnostic system provides diagnostics capabilities which may be applied to a population of networked machines or components and assemblies in a product. The self-learning diagnostic system uses both the components' own historical data and the data f... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6941177 | System and method for implementing real-time applications based on stochastic compute time algorithms A method for developing and using real time applications for a dynamic system having a sensing subsystem, actuation subsystem, a control subsystem, and an application subsystem utilizes stochastic compute time algorithms. After optimization functions, desired state ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6922681 | Problem partitioning method and system In a problem partitioning method for problem solving in a computer system, a definition of a system to be controlled, a hierarchical control structure definition, problem definitions for a plurality of control nodes in the hierarchical control structure, and a struc... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6912515 | Method and system for algorithm synthesis in problem solving A method for problem solving in a computer system includes an applications module for sending a problem statement to a complexity module, which configures a solving module with configuration parameters and also determines expected problem solver behavior. The solvin... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6903751 | System and method for editing electronic images A graphical input and display system for creating and manipulating electronic images includes input devices permitting a user to manipulate elements of electronic images received from various image input sources. A processor, connected to the system, receives reques... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6898475 | System and method utilizing temporal constraints to coordinate multiple planning sessions A method implemented in a computer control system utilizes temporal constraints to coordinate multiple planning sessions for multi-step production processes such that scheduling constraints are satisfied and flexibility for individual job planning is retained. The c... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6895292 | Predictive and preemptive planning and scheduling for different job priorities system and method For an automated manufacturing system having a number of modules with numerous alternative capabilities, a computer-controlled system provides for configuration-specific reprioritization of jobs. The computer-controlled system includes at least one system controller... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6865562 | Adaptive constraint problem solving method and system A method for problem solving in a computer system includes an applications module for sending a problem statement to a complexity module. The complexity module configures a solving module with configuration parameters and also determines expected solver behavior. A ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6856845 | Monitoring and reporting incremental job status system and method For an automated manufacturing system having a number of modules with numerous alternative capabilities, a computer-controlled system provides for monitoring and reporting incremental job status. The computer-controlled system includes at least one system controller... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6795228 | Display material for electric paper and applications thereof A display material for use in an electric paper system includes two opposing outer surfaces, between which is disposed a plurality of optically and electrically anisotropic elements suspended in a substance capable of being liquified. A rotatable disposition of each... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6700556 | Display sheet with stacked electrode structure An internal field activated display sheet is disclosed which comprises a medial plane disposed between reservoirs in the display sheet. The reservoirs communicate with each other through apertures in the medial plane, which includes a plurality of conduct... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6677926 | Electrophoretic display device An electrophoretic display sheet is disclosed which includes a medial layer, formed by a plurality of spheres, which is disposed between a transparent non-conductive first sheet and a non-conductive bottom sheet. The plurality of spheres in the medial lay... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6675356 | Distributed document-based calendaring system A system and method for receiving, analyzing, and managing a database of calendar information obtained from a variety of source documents. Information derived and extracted from calendar documents is used establish a database of events. Extraction of rele... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6651218 | Dynamic content database for multiple document genres A system and method for receiving, analyzing, and managing key information extracted from input documents in multiple document genres. A document "genre" is the social environment that defines the document's expected structure and content. Information is ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6605914 | Robotic toy modular system A robotic module for a toy construction system includes a housing enclosing a gear mechanism and an actuator connected to a pivot mechanism to supply operational power for rotation. An energy storage device supplies power to the actuator, which rotates in... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6603281 | High mechanical advantage ratcheting apparatus A controllable ratcheting apparatus having robotic modules rigidly attached for operation near a mechanical singularity includes a plurality of modular joints and ratcheting means. Each one of the modular joints is capable of locking and unlocking to effe... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6477443 | Method and apparatus for charging for printing mixed sheet sizes on an electrophotographic printing machine A method for enabling a printing machine having a customer billing interface to bill the customer for marking jobs having different sheet sizes includes programming different rates for different size sheets into the printing machine. With receipt of a mac... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6454624 | Robotic toy with posable joints An assemblage of robotic modules includes a plurality of robotic modules, with each robotic module having memory capability, an actuator, a joint position sensor, and communication means. The assemblage of robotic modules also includes a distributed contr... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6341777 | Multiple-position idler roller An inverter for reversing the orientation of a moving sheet includes a drive roller and an idler roller in circumferential contact in at least two positions, with a nip defined in each position.... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6311038 | Cleaning apparatus having multiple wiper blades A cleaning apparatus for removing particles from a moving surface includes a movable blade holder having at least one geometrically formed slot. A removable blade matably fits into each geometrically formed slot. Each of the removable blades has at least ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6292637 | Blade for removing electrically charged particles from the back side of a belt in an electrostatographic apparatus An apparatus for removing electrostatically charged particles from a surface such as the backside of an image bearing belt of the type found in an electrostatographic printing apparatus or a drive roller supporting an image bearing belt. The apparatus inc... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6292645 | Apparatus and method for minimizing the halo effect in an electrostatographic printing system A multicolor imaging apparatus utilizes a recording medium adapted to having a plurality of latent electrostatographic images defined by image charge potential areas and background charge potential areas. The recording medium moves in a process direction ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6253056 | Foam pad for removing electrostatically charged particles from a surface An apparatus for removing electrostatically charged particles from a surface such as the backside of an image bearing belt of the type found in an electrostatographic printing apparatus or a drive roller supporting an image bearing belt. The apparatus inc... | 06/26/2001 |
