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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6665343 | Methods and arrangements for a converting a high definition image to a lower definition image using wavelet transforms Systems are provided for converting high definition pictures or data to lower definition images using wavelet transforms. In the preferred embodiments, the wavelet transforms are be used in either the transmission/coding or reception/decoding phase for en... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6563932 | Magnet system for loudspeakers A loudspeaker having a compact magnet system that produces an increased magnetic flux. A seat has an outer wall that retains an magnet therein such that a channel is defined therebetween. A plate is positioned on top of the first magnet such that an air g... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6243707 | Method and apparatus for creating home network macros A method and system for commanding and controlling diverse home devices connected to a home network is provided. According to the method, sequences of commands which are used to control a home device are stored as a macro to control the home device. A seq... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6121953 | Virtual reality system for sensing facial movements A system for manipulating a computer generated animation in real time that includes a head mount configured to inhibit relative movement between the head mount and head of a wearer is provided. The head mount is coupled to a computer that processes data g... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116373 | Acoustic horns for loudspeakers An improved acoustic horn for loudspeakers is provided. The acoustic horn of the referred embodiment of the present invention includes a one piece body that incorporates damping material within the body. Preferably, the one piece body is slotted and vibra... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6037933 | TV graphical user interface for providing user access to preset time periods of TV program information A TV GUI is provided to display a program guide that contains information on TV programming for a time period of predetermined duration. The program guide has a time scroll bar that enables a user to scroll a TV program schedule back and forward in time w... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6020924 | Reduced memory size set top box which stores frames and associated motion vectors which indicate which block or blocks are to be retrieved from memory A real time decoder converts received compressed digital video signals to television luma and chroma format for current display. Incoming signals are error checked and corrected and directly stored in compressed format in a memory under control of a digit... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6016144 | Multi-layered television graphical user interface A TV graphical user interface (GUI) is provided to produce a multi-layered graphical presentation. The TV GUI operates in a channel changer mode to enable a user to tune to a required TV channel, and in a program guide mode to show TV program information.... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5996103 | Apparatus and method for correcting errors in a communication system An error correction arrangement that contains a Viterbi decoder and an RS decoder to provide inner and outer code decoding, respectively. A score keeper is arranged at the output of the Viterbi decoder to form a score for a decoded byte to indicate the nu... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5991899 | Method and apparatus for a real-time diagnostic tool using a non-intrusive trace technique A diagnostic tool includes a self-contained mechanism to queue, buffer, and transmit tracing information, written to a prescribed address in the address space of a computer system, to a serial port without burdening the computer system. In addition, gener... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5987625 | Method and apparatus for testing network bootable devices A method and apparatus for testing a network bootable device provides a bootmode signature on the device to indicate whether a production test is to be performed. If a production test is to be performed, then test software is downloaded over a network fro... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5978043 | TV graphical user interface that provides customized lists of programming A TV graphical user interface (GUI) is provided in a satellite TV system to enable users to create customized channel lists. Everyday, favorite and theme lists may be generated to respectively combine TV channels being watched regularly, favorite TV chann... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5969298 | Compression driver A loudspeaker clamping structure embodying an improved compression driver is provided. The clamping structure is configured to utilize a totality of the air contained within a cover coupled to a magnet structure of a loudspeaker. The clamping structure in... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5963891 | System for tracking body movements in a virtual reality system A system is provided for tracking body movements, including subtle body movements, in a virtual reality system and for integrating data generated therefrom into a virtual reality system in real tine. The system of the preferred embodiment of the present i... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5955988 | Graphical user interface for establishing installation location for satellite based television system A TV graphical user interface (GUI) is provided to enable a user to input antenna location information required for setting up a dish antenna. When the TV GUI is set in a dish set-up mode, the user may activate a U.S. map button to display a map of the Un... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5946050 | Keyword listening device A method and arrangement for monitoring the audio portion of a broadcast signal includes a keyword listening device. A relatively limited set of keywords are stored in a memory and the keyword listening device monitors the broadcast signal for any of thes... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5940387 | Home multimedia network architecture A home network architecture has an internal digital network interconnecting devices in the home. Entertainment services are introduced into the network through network interface units that are coupled to an external network and to the internal network. Th... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5940072 | Graphics decompression using system ROM indexing in TV set top box A graphics data decompression arrangement in a TV set top box that includes a system ROM for storing graphics data broken down into tiles, each of which is identified by a unique index number. The index numbers that identify the tiles of graphics data req... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5923379 | DSS/DVD picture in picture with internet A system for providing a user controllable picture-in-picture formatted signal to a television is provided with a fast modem that interconnects the system with a computer network, such as the Internet. In order to allow a user to interact with the Interne... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5837552 | Surface-enhanced analytical procedures and substrates Surfaced-enhanced, analytical procedures wherein a surfaced article includes a substrate surface, metal islands, a spacing/coupling agent layer, and binding partner molecules which bond with work piece molecules to be detected. A population of spaced apar... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5596578 | Time division multiplexing data transfer system for digital audio data distribution A time division multiplexing (TDM) digital audio signal processing and communication system is disclosed. The preferred embodiment applies time division multiplexing to a digital audio data transfer environment by providing a TDM patch bay bus structure t... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5395400 | Heated headgear A headgear garment has pockets for receiving exothermic heat packets to provide an active heat-generating source proximate to the ears of a wearer. The garment includes a garment body having pockets for receiving exothermic heat-generating packets and a m... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5342518 | Filtration system and mount for beverage dispensers and automatic beverage brewing machines A filtration system having an in-line filter cartridge with the inlet at one end of the filter cartridge and the outlet at the opposite end of the cartridge. The filter cartridge is connected to the cartridge mounting on the fluid conduits via quick-disco... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5230170 | Root warmer insole and method An insole for a boot or the like has a cavity in the padding layer for holding a heat source that produces heat from an exothermic chemical reaction. The cavity is preferably located in the toe portion of the padding layer. The upper layer of the insole p... | 07/27/1993 |
| 4489542 | Spun like fiber yarn produced by interlacing Spun-like fiber yarn with interlaced threads, in which the fibers are of the same length. The spun yarn has alternating open, relatively bulky zones and closed, relatively compact zones. The open zones have a non-twisted structure with parallel strands. I... | 12/25/1984 |
