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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8040155 | Systems and methods of integrated circuit clocking Various systems and methods are provided for integrated circuit clocking. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit system includes a plurality of combinational logic groups, each combinational logic group having a propagation time; and means for delaying a synchroni... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7483481 | System and method for adaptively updating precoder taps A system for adaptively updating precoder taps comprises a first signal path, a second signal path, a delay mechanism, and logic. The first signal path is configured to receive encoded signals. The first signal path has a decoder that is configured to decode the enc... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7478029 | Cable simulation device and method A cable simulator that comprises an input device configured to receive a communication signal. The cable simulator further comprises a circuit configured to simulate attenuation in both the differential mode and common mode components of a communication signal. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7471931 | System and method for controlling transceivers based on a location indicator A system for controlling transceivers based on a location of the transceivers, as indicated by a location indicator, helps to reduce crosstalk interference in signals transmitted from central offices. The system utilizes a location indicator and logic. The location ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7460498 | System and method for detecting anomalies along telecommunication lines An anomaly detection system comprises an echo canceler and anomaly detection logic. The echo canceler has a plurality of taps respectively associated with a plurality of tap coefficients. The anomaly detection logic is configured to determine a difference between a ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7457234 | System and method for protecting communication between a central office and a remote premises A data communication system for communicating between a central office and a remote premises comprises a first transceiver, a second transceiver, and control logic. The first transceiver is coupled to a first communication connection extending from the central offic... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7414717 | System and method for detection and identification of optical spectra A spectral correlator comprises a specimen and an optical device configured to collect light from the specimen and to optically determine a similarity of a received first spectra of the light collected from the first spectra and a second known spectra. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7363360 | System and method for managing elements of a communication network An element management system (EMS) for monitoring elements of a communication network utilizes a plurality of clients, a plurality of network elements, and an element management system (EMS). The clients and the network elements are interfaced with the EMS. The EMS ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7349327 | System and method for remotely updating a network device A router in one embodiment of the present disclosure has first router logic and boot logic. The first router logic is configured to operate the router, and the boot logic is configured to receive updated router logic from a network and to perform a first reboot. The... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7318527 | Apparatus for separating organic material from inorganic material An apparatus (100, 100′, 100″) for separating organic material from inorganic material includes a container (1), a feeding apparatus (4), a charging apparatus (9), a lifting apparatus (21), a discharging apparatus (24) a... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7162676 | Data communication system and method for selectively implementing forward error correction A data communication system comprises a forward error correction (FEC) module, a first transceiver, a second transceiver, and logic. The FEC module is configured to receive data and to define FEC code words based on the received data. The first transceiver is couple... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7151330 | Apparatus and method for generating high voltages using a voltage inversion generator and multiple closed-path ferrites A vector inversion generator utilizes closed-path ferrites to modify the characteristics of the generator. The closed-path ferrites increase an inductance within a portion of the generator and additionally provide a protective shield for associated electronic circui... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7152100 | System and method for provisioning network access devices A system for provisioning a network access device based on control settings received from a remote location utilizes logic and memory for storing a set of operational control settings and a set of default control settings for the network access device. The logic is ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7097493 | Apparatus and method for interfacing connectors to network components The interface apparatus has a connector-receiving unit for receiving a connector that is electrically connected via a conductor to a first device. The connector has a receiving opening corresponding to the conductor. The apparatus further has a port for receiving a ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7099572 | Water heating system and method for detecting a dry fire condition for a heating element A water heating system has a tank, a heating element, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The heating element is mounted on the tank, and the temperature sensor is mounted on the heating element. The controller is coupled to the temperature sensor and is configu... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7014759 | Method and apparatus for water purification The present disclosure relates to a water purification system for use in a water dispensing apparatus. The water purification system comprises an adapter adapted to mount to a top opening of the dispensing unit of the water dispensing apparatus, the adapter includin... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6993104 | Apparatus and method for adaptively adjusting a timing loop A method and apparatus for adaptively adjusting the parameters of a timing loop based upon frequency errors between a data signal and a receiver's clock that is being used to sample the data signal are provided by the present invention. In accordance with the invent... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989514 | System and method for controlling temperature control elements that are used to alter liquid temperature A system for controlling temperature control elements used to alter temperatures of a liquid comprises a temperature sensor, a first temperature control element, a second temperature control element, and logic. The temperature sensor is configured to sense temperatu... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6983642 | System and method for automatically judging the sealing effectiveness of a sealed compartment An improved and non-destructive test method and system utilizes ultrasound wave energy to automatically judge the sealing effectiveness of a sealed compartment such as the cabin of a motor vehicle or aircraft. An ultrasonic transmitter generates ultrasound energy of... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6974425 | Apparatus and method for implementing hydro-acoustic therapy for the lungs The present invention involves an apparatus for implementing hydro-acoustic therapy for the lungs on a patient and a method for the hydro-acoustic therapy (HAT) for the lungs. The HAT apparatus includes a chamber filled with a fluid, particularly water. The HAT appa... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972682 | Monitoring and tracking of assets by utilizing wireless communications Systems, devices, methods, and programs disclosed herein provide a solution for monitoring and tracking assets by utilizing wireless communications. A representative system for monitoring assets includes a remote monitoring station (RMS) and a network of identificat... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6955199 | Tire with non-marking tread The present invention overcomes several disadvantages in conventional tires by providing a non-marking surface to the tire. The tire can be a pneumatic bias tire having a pair of parallel annular beads, at least one carcass ply wrapped around the beads, a non-markin... | 10/18/2005 |
| RE38815 | Method and apparatus for the destruction of volatile organic compounds A system for the destruction of volatile organic compounds while generating power. In a preferred embodiment the system comprises a combustor and a reaction chamber connected to an exit of the combustor. A primary inlet to the combustor supplies a primary fuel to th... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948290 | System and method for increasing the load capacity and stability of guyed towers A guyed tower is used to support wireless communication equipment and/or other types of loads. The guyed tower is fixedly attached to a foundation, and a pole tower is erected within a middle region of the guyed tower. This pole tower is also fixedly attached to the... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945500 | Apparatus for a geosynchronous life extension spacecraft A satellite life extension spacecraft, comprising a mechanical implement adapted for connection to a parent spacecraft, a first and second boom, a first thruster pod and a second thruster pod attached to the first and second boom, the first pod positioned relative t... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6944762 | System and method for encrypting data messages Data messages transmitted between computers are encrypted to provide a high level of security, yet the throughput of the encrypted data is minimally affected. In this regard, a first computer encrypts a data portion of a message via a first encryption technique befo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6940212 | Non-fluid acoustic coupling An apparatus examines the internal structure of an object disposed substantially in a medium such as air, which essentially totally reflects acoustic signals in the 1-200 MHz frequency range. The apparatus has an acoustic transducer that emits and receives acoustic ... | 09/06/2005 |
| RE38784 | Apparatus for the destruction of volatile organic compounds A system for the destruction of volatile organic compounds while generating power. In a preferred embodiment the system comprises a combustor and a reaction chamber connected to an exit of the combustor. A primary inlet to the combustor supplies a primary fuel to th... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6934345 | Apparatus, method and system for correlated noise reduction in a trellis coded environment An apparatus, method and system are provided for correlated noise reduction, in a trellis decoding environment, such as second generation HDSL, in which crosstalk impairments may be significant. The preferred embodiments provide equalization and correlated noise red... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6930235 | System and method for relating electromagnetic waves to sound waves A system for relating electromagnetic waves to harmonic sound waves that includes a memory with logic, and a processor configured with the logic to assign one fundamental color of a color spectrum of twelve analogous colors to one of twelve fundamental tones of a mu... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918678 | Headset incorporating an integral light A headset with a light incorporated within is disclosed. A representative embodiment of the invention may be construed as an aviation-style headset that includes a first earcup and a second earcup each comprising active noise reduction (ANR) circuitry, a headband in... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6892186 | Auction method and apparatus for electronic commerce An electronic trading entity (400) comprises a computing device having a processor, memory, user interface, and communications functionality, the computer entity comprising an algorithm (700) for monitoring a plurality of auction entities remotely over... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6889752 | Systems and methods for weatherproof cabinets with multiple compartment cooling A weatherproof cabinet with multiple-compartment cooling includes a housing and a door attached to the housing. The door includes a heat exchanger core, a first duct located at least partially between the heat exchanger door and an exterior of the door, and a second... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6877533 | Void-fill bag filling system and method A system and method for securing package contents is provided. One embodiment which secures package contents comprises a supply conveyor configured to transport at least one package having at least one deflated void-fill bag, the void-fill bag having a collar protru... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6876529 | Electrostatic discharge protection circuit The present invention is directed to a circuit that may be used to protect other circuits from Electrostatic Discharge (“ESD”). A circuit of the present invention comprises a transmission line that couples a source with a circuit that is being protected. A trans... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6865500 | Method for testing analog circuits The present disclosure relates to a method for testing a circuit having analog components. The method comprises performing a low-cost optimized test on the circuit by applying an optimized input stimulus to the circuit, capturing the circuit response to the input st... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6862396 | Apparatus and method of optical transfer and control in plasmon supporting metal nanostructures An apparatus and method are provided for converting light into a surface plasmon polariton on a plasmon supporting nanostructure and then controlling the emission of the re-emitting light. A circuit component is also described that is constructed of a nanostructure,... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6859683 | Integrated robotic cell An integrated robotic cell having robot and series of sensors is able to process a component as desired by an operator using an interactive interface display. The integrated robotic cell includes a robotic arm connected a central processor unit as well as a series o... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6853939 | Systems and methods for multiple winding impulse frequency response analysis test The winding testing unit provides systems and methods for determining normal and/or abnormal characteristic signatures of same-voltage windings residing in a device, such as transformer, without the need for a comparison to past historical data. A plurality of chara... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6847760 | Spatially resolved equalization and forward error correction for multimode fiber links A system is described that includes a system for correcting modal dispersion and errors in an optical fiber system. The system includes a multisegment photodetector coupled to an end of an optical fiber for detecting optical signals exiting the optical fiber and for... | 01/25/2005 |
