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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7920523 | Method of supporting quality-of-service application session continuity during inter-technology handover using a common packet data function The present invention provides a method of handing off a mobile unit that supports multiple quality-of-service (QoS) application layer clients that operate according to multiple wireless access technologies in a packet-switched communication system. The method inclu... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7742151 | Laser-based system with LADAR and SAL capabilities A laser-based system with laser detection and ranging (“LADAR”) and semi-active laser (“SAL”) system capabilities is disclosed. In a first aspect, an apparatus includes a gimbal capable of scanning in azimuth and in elevation and a sensor mounted on the gimb... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7724098 | Gyromagnetic precession oscillator The present invention is, in one aspect, a radio frequency source, comprising a gyromagnetic precession oscillator. In a second aspect, the gyromagnetic precession oscillator comprises a closed, non-magnetic, cylindrical outer conductor defining a cavity therein; an... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7719664 | Imaging semi-active laser system A method and apparatus image a target in a SAL system. The method includes receiving on-board a platform a target designation originating from a laser source off-board the platform; homing the platform on a target responsive to the received target designation; imagi... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7649616 | Fiber laser ladar A laser radar system and a method for use in a laser radar system are disclosed. More particularly, the laser radar system includes a fiber laser capable of generating a laser signal; a first optical path through which the generated laser signal may be transmitted; ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7069103 | Controlling cumulative wafer effects A method and apparatus provided for controlling cumulative wafer effects. The method comprises processing a workpiece, determining a cumulative effect of the processing on the workpiece and comparing the determined cumulative effect to a reference target value. The ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6988225 | Verifying a fault detection result based on a process control state A method and an apparatus are provided for verifying a fault detection result in a system. The apparatus includes an interface and a control unit. The interface is adapted to receive data associated with a process operation and adapted to receive information provide... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6980478 | Zero-enabled fuse-set A method, apparatus, and system are provided for implementing a zero-enabled fuse system. An apparatus includes a first set of fuses for activating a first memory portion, and a second set of fuses for activating a second memory portion. The apparatus also includes ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6963602 | Digital correction method and system A method and system for providing a frequency correction for a spread spectrum communication receiver. In the method and system, a frequency offset is determined by processing successive samples of a despread data signal. A correction sequence is generated from this... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6956945 | Method and apparatus for phantom battery feed A method and apparatus is for providing a phantom battery feed to reduce power consumption in a differential amplifier circuit. A voltage signal is driven onto a telecommunications line using a first amplifier and a second amplifier. A phantom battery feed is perfor... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6957120 | Multi-level process data representation A method and an apparatus for implementing enhancing data population based upon manufacturing data. A first and a second workpiece are processed. Metrology data relating to the first workpiece is acquired. The metrology data is extrapolated to generate representativ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6947803 | Dispatch and/or disposition of material based upon an expected parameter result A method and an apparatus for affecting dispatch and/or disposition of a workpiece. A process step upon a workpiece is performed based upon a predetermined routing plan. An end-of-line parameter is modeled based upon the process performed upon the workpiece. A workp... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6930751 | Method and apparatus for reducing false hook detection A method and apparatus is provided reducing false switch hook detection in a line card coupled to a subscriber loop. The method comprises operating in a first state of the line card, receiving a control signal, and disabling switch hook detection in the line card. T... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6814160 | Automated seismic geophone deployment An apparatus and method for orienting and for coupling geophones relative to soil. A hammer device oriented to the vertical drives a head into the soil to generate a case opening. Vertical orientation of the case opening and depth automatically orients a geophone ca... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6797050 | Use of fermentation residues as flow-enhancing agents in cementitious materials Herein is disclosed an admixture, for concrete, gypsum panels, and other cementitious products, derived from fermentation still bottoms. The admixture typically comprises protein, glycerol, and lactate, as well as smaller amounts of other alcohols, sugars, and other... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6716646 | Method and apparatus for performing overlay measurements using scatterometry The present invention provides for a method and an apparatus for overlay measurements using optical techniques. At least one semiconductor device is processed. Metrology data from the processed semiconductor device is acquired. A scatterometry overlay analysis based... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6639663 | Method and apparatus for detecting processing faults using scatterometry measurements A method for characterizing a misprocessed wafer includes providing a wafer having a grating structure; illuminating at least a portion of the grating structure; measuring light reflected from the grating structure to generate a reflection profile; and ch... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6628534 | Method and apparatus for improving voltage to current signal conversion A method and apparatus is provided for converting a voltage signal into a current signal. A differential circuit is used to convert a voltage signal into a current signal. The differential circuit comprises at least one feedback amplifier to reduce non-li... | 09/30/2003 |
