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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| H2187 | System and method for gender identification in a speech application environment An automatic speech recognizer (ASR) is used in conjunction with a gender-neutral grammar to recognize words uttered by a user of a speech application at a given state of the dialogue implemented by the speech application. An identification of the gender (i.e., male... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7181493 | Platform independent model-based framework for exchanging information in the justice system A platform independent model for exchanging information among numerous entities in a justice system with diverse system components is implemented in a hub and spoke arrangement. Each spoke includes a software agent that communicates with a system component of an ent... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7167580 | Image quality assurance systems and methodologies for improving the identification of and access speed to image quality suspects in documents An image quality assurance method for identifying image defects in a plurality of imaged documents, where each imaged document includes at least one image rendition. The image renditions are analyzed to provide selected image metrics, the latter of which are compare... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7151438 | System and wireless device for providing real-time alerts in response to changes in business operational data A system for providing in response to changes within current operational data of a business enterprise, alert information including an alert to a wireless device in real-time. The system architecture includes an enterprise application integration services component ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7139768 | OLE DB data access system with schema modification features Mapping of data source schema data types relating a server side database description into a set of OLE DB data types is rendered subject to user modification by provision of a dual Schema File at a client side terminal which contains an original copy and a modifiabl... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7130993 | Firmware interface integrated system reporting and diagnostic tool An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to obtain system information on a platform. Information on system configuration of a platform is read using a firmware interface. The platform has at least a processor, a memory, a chipset, and a bus device. The ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7120821 | Method to revive and reconstitute majority node set clusters The method of the present invention is useful in detecting the lack of majority cluster nodes within a cluster, and reorganizes the cluster membership to allow for running with less than a majority of nodes connected. As nodes become alive, they are added to the clu... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7116764 | Network interface unit having an embedded services processor A messaging system having a network interface unit (NIU) with an embedded services processor (ESP) that provides a general purpose computing capability within the NIU and that may also have the ability to connect to networks external to the messaging system via that... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7117184 | System and method for maintaining target response times in business methods An embodiment of the present invention provides a method to establish and maintain response time goals for selected business logic contained in components, which results in chosen high priority methods that respond consistently under load, enable smoother server sid... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112084 | Method and apparatus for installing a printed circuit assembly within a chassis of a computer system A computer system is provided with a chassis at least partially defining an interior and an access opening. The computer system is also provided with an interface connector mounted within or adjacent to the chassis and oriented to face the interior of the chassis. A... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7103619 | System and method for automatic audit data archiving within a remote database backup system In a network of primary and secondary servers having individual databases which are mirrored to each other, there is provided a method to increase resource availability by removal, of already-utilized audit files onto external storage. A TRACKER program for expediti... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7095828 | Distributed network applications platform architecture A system and methods that allow local access of data residing and processed on remote messaging system computers is provided. In an illustrative implementation, a plurality of messaging systems having host computers coupled to network interface units (NIUs) act as m... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7089566 | Method for accessing object linking-embedding database data via JAVA database connectivity A method for enabling database access to an OLE DB compatible database by a client using a JAVA JDBC Application Program Interface. A JDBC Driver program provides a bridging functionality between the using JDBC client and the OLE DB database. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7079386 | Computer system and scalable processor assembly therefor A computer system is provided with a rack defining an interior. A computer chassis is mounted at least partially within the interior of the rack, wherein the computer chassis defines an interior. An interconnect assembly is mounted at least partially within the inte... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7071854 | Hardware-implemented LZW data decompression An apparatus for performing LZW data decompression in hardware is described. In one exemplary implementation, the apparatus includes processing modules configured to decompress compressed data using an LZW data decompression algorithm. Operations associated with dec... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071428 | Self-adjusting interlock actuator for a hinged cover A self-adjusting interlock actuator assembly for a hinged cover is composed of a cover hinge attaching the cover to the apparatus and a pivoting switch actuator. A spring means connects the cover hinge to the pivoting switch actuator. The spring means is arranged su... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7072844 | Configuration interview session method for thin client sizing tool A series of Window screens are provided with queries to gather customer data for the customer's enterprise operations. Data on site locations, number of users, types of users and Application Programs utilized and their relationships are accumulated into a Configurat... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7065768 | Servicing method for script monitor COM object The method of the present invention is useful in managing scripts easily, by providing a console interface that enables you to list registered scripts and check their status. The program executes a method for allowing scripts or programs to monitor and manage regist... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7062426 | Method for calculating memory requirements for thin client sizing tool A method and procedure is established for utilization in a Thin Client Sizing Tool which has established an optimized solution of one or more Server Farms to fit a customer's profile. Part of implementing this solution is the provision of establishing adequate memor... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7058932 | System, computer program product, and methods for emulation of computer programs An emulation system, computer program product, and method for emulating the execution of a target program comprising instructions of an instruction set of a target computer on a host computer having a different instruction set operate by performing a static translat... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7054155 | Fan tray assembly A fan tray assembly. The assembly comprises a module, housing electronic components that require cooling, and one or more fan trays having fans that direct a cooling air flow through the module. The assembly facilitates easy and fast removal and replacement of the f... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051052 | Method for reading audit data from a remote mirrored disk for application to remote database backup copy In order to overcome limitations of network connections between a primary host server and a remote secondary host server, the audit file of a primary database is mirrored to an audit file of the remote secondary backup database. A special sensing program called TRAC... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7047527 | Method for identification of version levels of components across heterogeneous systems while eliminating mis-matched versions A method for providing a program which enables the identification and compatibility of software versions. The method includes the steps of performing a security verification and check to receive server software version. The program then retrieves database creation t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040013 | System and method for printed circuit board net routing A method, system, and product for routing nets along a printed circuit board through an obstacle field and a circuit board having traces produced in accordance with the routed nets is disclosed. The nets are routed by identifying a general path for each of a pair of... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039568 | System for testing the hardware of a digital computer by executing, viewing, and editing a simulated operator program A system for testing the hardware of a digital computer includes a test terminal which stores and executes: 1) a hardware test program for the digital computer, 2) a simulated operator program for the hardware test program, and 3) a control program for the simulated... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7035919 | Method for calculating user weights for thin client sizing tool A Thin Client Sizer, used to configure an optimal Server Farm, requires specific data regarding the category level of utilization, by each User, of each of the Applications available to the Server Farm. A method is presented for input to a Solution Configurator to s... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032211 | Method for managing user scripts utilizing a component object model object (COM) The method of the present invention is useful in managing scripts easily, by providing a scriptable interface that allows the registering and managing of scripts. The program executes a method for registering a script with a ScriptUtility, and involves a method for ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7024692 | Non pre-authenticated kerberos logon via asynchronous message mechanism A method and system is provided wherein a multiple number of non-preauthenticated clients and non-preauthenticated principals are seeking to logon into a Kerberos domain. Normally, such logon operations would be held-up and stopped until any one single client or pri... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7024348 | Dialogue flow interpreter development tool A computer software product is used to create applications for enabling a dialogue between a human and a computer. The software product provides a programming tool that insulates software developers from time-consuming, technically-challenging programming tasks by e... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7016906 | Data processing method and apparatus employing OLE DB and having dual schema and auto update features Mapping of data source schema data types relating a server side database description into a set of OLE DB data types is rendered subject to user modification by provision of a dual Schema File at a client side terminal which contains an original unmodifiable copy an... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7010156 | Apparatus and methods for positioning a document against a read head in a document processing system Apparatus and methods are described for controlling the positioning of a document relative to a read head in a document processing system. A pressure applying element urges the document against the read head. A speed measuring element rotated by the pressure applyin... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7007275 | Method and apparatus for automatic execution of concatenated methods across multiple heterogeneous data sources Heterogeneous data at a plurality of remote nodes is accessed automatically in parallel at high speed from a user site using a simple script request containing a data source object name wherein the heterogeneous data is treated as a single data source object, the sc... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004243 | Method of extending the operational period of a heat-exchanger in a chip tester A heat-exchanger in a chip tester includes an electric heater and a heatsink which are joined together with a layer of an attach material. The operational period of this heat-exchanger is extended by a method which includes the steps of: 1) testing chips in the chip... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6999635 | Method of reducing background noise by tracking character skew A method of reducing background noise during optical character recognition includes conducting a first recognition pass over image data at a sequence of character positions to frame and recognize a first set of characters while a second set of characters remains unr... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6996819 | Method for efficiently downloading SCSI and SERVO firmware to SCSI target controllers A system and method for overcoming prior impediments to the downloading of microcode firmware to a target controller of a disk or tape storage unit where an Inquiry command determines the type of firmware required by the target controller while a selection means cho... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6992894 | Method and apparatus for EMI shielding An apparatus and method are provided for dissipating heat from an electronic component mounted in a conductive enclosure and for shielding electromagnetic radiation generated by the electronic component. A heat sink is configured to be mounted in thermal contact wit... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6990602 | Method for diagnosing hardware configuration in a clustered system The method of the present invention is useful in a computer system including at least two server nodes, each of which can execute clustered server software. The program executes a method for providing data to restore clustering when clustering services fail. The met... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6987667 | Computer system and method configured for improved cooling A computer subassembly is configured to be mounted within a rack along an insertion axis. The computer subassembly includes a chassis configured for insertion into and removal from the rack along the insertion axis, wherein the chassis at least partially defines an ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6986003 | Method for processing communal locks Multi-processor computer systems with multiple levels of cache memories are slowed down in trying to process software locks for common functions. This invention obviates the problem for the vast majority of transactions by providing an alternate procedure for handli... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6983295 | System and method for database recovery using a mirrored snapshot of an online database A rapid database recovery program uses an auxiliary database means (D2) mirrored to replicate a primary active database means (D1). A utility and recovery program utilizes the primary audit file (A1) to update the auxiliary database (D2) ... | 01/03/2006 |
