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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8135448 | Systems and methods to assess one or more body fluid metrics The present disclosure provides systems, devices, and/or methods for assessing body fluid-related metrics and/or changes therein. The disclosure further provides systems, devices, and/or methods for correlating body fluid-related metrics in a particular tissue with ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8125862 | System and method for controlling tracking in an optical drive The present techniques provide methods and systems for alignment of a read head with data tracks on an optical data disk. In embodiments, a multi-pixel detector that is segmented into multiple areas, or detector segments, may be used to detect a pattern in the light... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8089846 | Method and system for modulation coding and synchronization The present techniques provide systems and methods for modulation coding of data on optical disks, such as holographic data disks, and techniques for reading that data back from the disks. The techniques involve parsing a bit stream into a sequence of individual bit... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8089387 | Quantizing circuits with variable parameters Systems, methods, and devices for obtaining data from a data location. The method may include generating a first value by sensing a data location under a first condition and generating a second value by sensing the data location under a second condition. The method ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8078247 | Method and circuit for storing and providing historical physiological data Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods that relate to pulse oximetry. Specifically, one embodiment includes an oximeter sensor, comprising, a light emitting element configured to emit light, a light detector configured to receive the light,... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8068891 | Symmetric LED array for pulse oximetry There is provided a sensor for pulse oximeter systems. The sensor comprises a first source of electromagnetic radiation configured to operate at a first wavelength, a second source of electromagnetic radiation configured to operate at a second wavelength, and a thir... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8068046 | Methods of quantizing signals using variable reference signals Methods for reading a data location coupled to an electrical conductor. A counter receives a signal from an analog-to-digital converter coupled to the electrical conductor. The counter produces two or more counts, and in some embodiments, the counts are based in par... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8053777 | Thin film transistors for imaging system and method of making the same A detector including an electrode formed from a first layer of conductive material, a readout line formed from a second layer of conductive material, and a via electrically connecting the readout line and the electrode. In one embodiment, the detector includes a sou... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8053260 | Large-area lighting systems and methods of making the same Large-Area lighting systems and methods of making the same. More specifically, groups of organic light emitting modules, such as organic light emitting diode modules, coupled in series with respect to on another are provided. The modules cathode of each organic ligh... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8046191 | Method for monitoring performance of a heat transfer device A method is provided for the monitoring of heat transfer devices. The method includes the acts of receiving data from a heat transfer device, and computing a performance indicator indicative of an incipient anomaly condition of the heat transfer device based upon th... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8037871 | Seal assembly for a pressurized fuel feed system for an internal combustion engine The seal assembly comprises providing a fuel conduit having a fluid flow passage therethrough for conveyance of a pressurized fuel-containing gas in a general fluid-flow direction with a first sealing surface disposed on the fuel conduit. A second sealing surface en... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8037589 | System and method for installing a device A technique is provided for installing a device in which a part of the device and the location of the part are automatically determined. An installer is notified of the part and its location for installation. Routines implementing some or all of the technique may be... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8035682 | Moving screen image assembler A device for modifying source image frames to create modified image frames and for projecting the modified image frames onto a geometrically changing viewable surface is presented. The device may include a viewable surface image sampler for outputting surface image ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8025243 | Cordless spray gun with an on-board compressed air source A system, in certain embodiments, may include a spray coating device having a self-contained air system. The self-contained air system is adapted to supply a desired amount of air pressure within the spray coating device. Further, the self-contained air system compr... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8014120 | Networked series of sensors having distributed measurement and control for use in a hazardous environment The invention is a networked system of devices positioned in a hazardous environment to monitor/control process conditions. The devices include sensors and controls such as valves. The sensors detect process conditions/control device settings and are monitored by a ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8013579 | Voltage trimming Embodiments are provided that include a memory die, memory devices, and methods, such as those comprising a voltage generator, including an output voltage and an adjustment circuit configured to cause adjustment of the output voltage based on a latch signal. Further... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8000522 | Method and system for three-dimensional imaging in a non-calibrated geometry A technique is provided for three-dimensional imaging in a non-calibrated geometry. In one embodiment, the technique includes acquiring a plurality of projection images through an imaging volume; estimating an imaging geometry using at least one of fiducial markers ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7992453 | Erosion-resistant insert for flow measurement devices An erosion-resistant insert is provided for a flow measurement device having a fluid displacement member. The insert includes a flange and a sleeve extending axially from the flange. The sleeve may be inserted into a recess machined into a fluid conduit of the fluid... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7984930 | Preconditioned air connector assembly for aircraft In certain embodiments, a PCA connector has a nylon body, wherein the nylon is durable, corrosion resistant, and exhibits excellent strength over a large range of temperature and moisture conditions. The nylon body may be described as a single structure with integra... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7936639 | System and method for processing signals in high speed DRAM A method is disclosed for operating a memory device, including providing a timing signal comprising a plurality of clock cycles, providing an activate signal, and providing a bank address signal. An activate command executes on every first duration of clock cycles, ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7929659 | System and method for generating computed tomography images A computed tomographic imaging system is provided for generating computed tomography images. The computed tomographic system includes a processor configured to access image data encoding X-ray projections at a detector position and a plurality of X-ray source beam f... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7917684 | Bus translator Disclosed are methods and devices, among which is a device including a bus translator. In some embodiments, the device also includes a core module and a core bus coupled to the core module. The bus translator may be coupled to the core module via the core bus, and t... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7916544 | Random telegraph signal noise reduction scheme for semiconductor memories Embodiments are provided that include a method including providing a first pulsed gate signal to a selected memory cell, wherein the pulsed gate signal alternates between a first voltage level and a second voltage level during a time period and sensing a data line r... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7915659 | Devices with cavity-defined gates and methods of making the same A method that includes forming a semiconductor fin, forming a sacrificial material adjacent the semiconductor fin, covering the sacrificial material with a dielectric material, forming a cavity by removing the sacrificial material from under the dielectric material,... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7894869 | Multiple configuration medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor may be adapted to be placed on multiple tissue sites. A sensor is provided that may have one configuration associated with use on a digit and a second configuration associated with use on another tissue site, such as a forehead. Further, a sensor may be ada... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7885199 | System and method for providing group calling in a wireless network There is provided a system and method for providing group calling in a wireless network. More specifically, in one embodiment, there is provided a method comprising receiving a request to participate a group call from a mobile device located in a wireless service ar... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7877530 | Bus width negotiation There is provided a method and apparatus for bus negotiation. One such method includes determining a configuration of a first bond pad, the first bond pad indicating whether a host is configured to communicate with a fixed data storage device or a removable data sto... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7877127 | Hat-based oximeter sensor A method for use and an improved oximeter sensor substrate that is conforming to the shape of the patient's forehead. In one embodiment, the present invention is an oximeter sensor, having a substrate with a shape similar to a shape of at least a portion of a patien... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7877126 | Hat-based oximeter sensor A method for use and an improved oximeter sensor substrate that is conforming to the shape of the patient's forehead. In one embodiment, the present invention is an oximeter sensor, having a substrate with a shape similar to a shape of at least a portion of a patien... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7869285 | Low voltage operation bias current generation circuit Devices and systems for generating a bias current with a low minimum voltage, for example, are disclosed. One such device includes a first transistor having a source coupled to a voltage supply, a drain coupled to a first node, and a gate coupled to a second node, a... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7863176 | Low-resistance interconnects and methods of making same Devices and methods for providing low-resistance interconnects in a semiconductor device are provided. Specifically, one or more embodiments of the present invention relate to disposing a conductive material in a trench without disposing a resistive barrier material... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7855341 | Methods and apparatus for a flexible circuit interposer A substrate having a bending region and conductive paths formed therethrough is provided. In one embodiment, conductive paths are formed from a first region on the bottom surface of the substrate, through the bending region and to a second region on the top surface ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7854299 | Integrated lubrication module for compressors In accordance with certain embodiments, the present invention provides a modular approach to a lubrication package. Certain components such as the filter and cooler are directly connected to a block that has connections to accept them and internal porting to establi... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7832231 | Multichannel evaporator with flow separating manifold Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems and heat exchangers are provided which include tube and manifold configurations designed to promote separation of vapor phase and liquid phase fluid. The manifolds contain multichannel tubes ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7799721 | Polymerization catalysts for producing polymers with high comonomer incorporation The present techniques relate to catalyst compositions, methods, and polymers encompassing a Group 4 metallocene compound comprising bridged η5-cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, typically in combination with a cocatalyst, and a activator. The bridged η | 09/21/2010 |
| 7796403 | Means for mechanical registration and mechanical-electrical coupling of a faraday shield to a photodetector and an electrical circuit A spectrophotometric sensor is provided that includes a mating surface upon which electrical and optical components may be secured and a Faraday shield assembly secured to the mating surface enclosing a photodetector. The Faraday shield assembly includes alignment f... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7794266 | Device and method for reducing crosstalk A device and method for reducing crosstalk between wires is provided. The method includes spatially separating first and second sets of wires. A device is disposed relative to the first and second sets of wires to maintain the spatial separation. The method also com... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7784465 | Laryngeal mask vent clip and method of use A laryngeal mask includes an airway conduit, and a mask connected to the airway conduit, the mask that includes an inflatable portion. An inflation lumen is coupled to the inflatable portion of the mask as well as an inflation valve. The inflation valve includes an ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7756565 | Method and system for composite gating using multiple inputs One or more techniques are provided for determining the overall motion of an organ of interest relative to a viewer or imager. Motion data is acquired for the organ of interest and/or for one or more proximate organs using sensor-based and/or image data-based techni... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7738937 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a skeletal frame comprising first and second portions configured to move relative to one another. At least one physiological sensor is attached to the frame. A coating is provided over the frame and the at least one physio... | 06/15/2010 |
