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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6711294 | Method and apparatus for reducing image data storage and processing based on device supported compression techniques Data is received from a memory, which includes bitmap images, for output on an output device. The images may be stored in compressed or uncompressed form. The operating system, application or generic graphics environment program interface, queries the printer driver... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6711493 | Method and apparatus for collecting and propagating information relating to traffic conditions A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for processing traffic information. Traffic related conditions at a plurality of vehicles are detected. A set of traffic data packets using the traffic related conditions detected at the plurality of vehicles is produce... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6711706 | Method and apparatus for elastic shorts testing, a hardware-assisted wire test mechanism A method, program and system for electrical shorts testing are provided. The invention comprises setting any chips to be tested to drive 0's on their drive interfaces, and setting all receive interfaces on the chips to receive 0's and log any failures. Next a single... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6711644 | Apparatus and method for communicating the completion of asynchronous input/output An apparatus and method for communicating the completion of asynchronous I/O requests is provided. In particular, the apparatus and method make use of a new function call which is capable of waiting for a predetermined number of I/O requests to be completed prior to... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6708311 | Method and apparatus for creating a glossary of terms A method, apparatus, and instructions for processing a datastream in a data processing system is provided. A datastream is automatically scanned and unidentifiable words are detected. The automatic scanning may be initiated in response to a spell checking operation ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6708170 | Method and system for usage of non-local data within a lightweight directory access protocol directory environment A process for maintaining authentication information in a distributed network of servers generates and maintains a non-local access server list, queries non-local servers using a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) search request, caches responses to querie... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6708169 | Apparatus and method for generating a merged symbol file for verifying symbolic data An apparatus and method for cataloging symbolic data for use in performance analysis of computer programs is provided. The apparatus and method stores symbolic data for loaded modules during or shortly after a performance trace and utilizes the stored symbolic data ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6707945 | Method and apparatus for reducing image data storage and processing based on device supported compression techniques Data is received from a memory, which includes bitmap images, for output on an output device. The images may be stored in compressed or uncompressed form. The operating system, application or generic graphics environment program interface, queries the printer driver... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6107976 | Hybrid core sandwich radome The present invention provides for a heretofore unknown radome construction which utilizes core materials heretofore unrealized in radome construction. These core materials include a class of microcellular foams and polycarbonate honeycomb. In one embodim... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6002872 | Method and apparatus for structured profiling of data processing systems and applications A method for monitoring performance of a program. A periodically occurring event is detected and a stack associated with the program is identified in response to a detection of the periodically occurring event, which may be a timer interrupt. The stack is... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5590260 | Method and apparatus for optimizing the display of fonts in a data processing system A method and system for increasing efficiency in the display of characters on a display within a data processing system, wherein the data processing system includes a system memory and a graphics adapter, the system memory having a page mode. A plurality ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5245366 | Bifocal contact lens and method of making same A bifocal contact lens is provided having a posterior surface that is formed to fit a human cornea and an anterior surface. The bifocal contact lens has an upper portion and a lower portion when viewed in a planar view. The anterior surface includes a dis... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5182029 | Aqueous photoresist waste treatment by acid/cupric chloride precipitation A process is disclosed for treating an aqueous waste stream containing a photoresist waste component. Under this process the pH of the waste stream is adjusted in a range from about 4.0 to about 6.0 and an additive is added to the waste stream in a concen... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5155372 | Optical inspection system utilizing wedge shaped spatial filter The present invention includes a system for monitoring surface structures on a planar surface utilizing a radiation source emitting a beam. The planar surface has various surface structure types, including a plurality of grooves therein which intersect at... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5122201 | Water-soluble solder flux The composition of the present invention includes a water-soluble soldering flux requiring no thermal energy to place the water-soluble flux in an active state. The water-soluble soldering flux contains (1) from about 1 percent to about 5 percent by weigh... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5071176 | Kennel latch A latch system is provided having utility in securing a door or planar member in a fixed position within a housing having a portal. The portal includes a defined periphery with a plurality of apertures therein. The planar member is pivotally mounted adjac... | 12/10/1991 |
