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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7496621 | Method, program, and apparatus for natural language generation One embodiment of the present method, program, and apparatus for natural language generation enables a language generation system to generate a grammatically correct natural language sentence by retrieving and adapting one or more stored sentences having semantic fe... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7349939 | Processor, a circuit and a method for processing images in a parallel processor network A processor, a circuit and a method for processing images in an analog parallel processor network. A processor comprises a plurality of circuits, a bias transistor and an output transistor. A circuit comprises a first transistor and a second transistor, which receiv... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7346593 | Autoregressive model learning device for time-series data and a device to detect outlier and change point using the same For sequentially input data string, the outliner and the change point are detected through calculation of the outlier score and the change point score by combining a time-series model learning device to learn the generation mechanism of the read data series as the t... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7315790 | System, and method for quantifying voltage anomalies A system and method of quantifying voltage anomalies may be used to quantify low frequency voltage transients such as the type caused by power factor correction (PFC) or similar events. The system and method of quantifying voltage anomalies receives sampled voltage ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7181713 | Static timing and risk analysis tool A system and method for evaluating multiple corner case static timing analyses. For each node within the analysis, the variability and margin of the node is used to create a risk factor that is used to identify nodes for further analysis. In some cases, a subset of ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7111166 | Extending the range of computational fields of integers An extension of the serial/parallel Montgomery modular multiplication method with simultaneous reduction as previously implemented by the applicants, adapted innovatively to perform both in the prime number and in the GF(2q) polynomial based number field,... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6948937 | Portable print reading device for the blind A portable print reading device includes a high resolution digital camera to which the following additional functions have been added: image centering by tactile or sound information, obtained from the analysis or real time video s... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6910126 | Programming methodology and architecture for a programmable analog system A method of programming a programmable analog device that introduces on a single chip a set of tailored analog blocks and elements that can be configured and reconfigured in different ways to implement a variety of different analog functions. The analog blocks can b... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6898616 | Arbitrary function generating circuit using a simple operational element and an encryption method thereof An arbitrary function generating circuit incorporating an analog multiplier, amplifier, and frequency multiplier to construct a nonlinear analog circuit equivalent to a generalized Lotka-Volterra equation for performing high-speed calculations. ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6173071 | Apparatus and method for processing video data in automatic optical inspection An apparatus and method for inspecting a printed circuit board, whereby a list of windows encompassing respective regions of the printed circuit board are generated. The windows are then scanned, and data representing the respective regions is captured an... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6082870 | Tread area and step edge lighting system A tread area and step edge illumination system is disclosed which comprises a base member configured for attachment to an exposed edge or surface of a step or stair. The base member has a downwardly projecting rearward wall and a forwardly and downwardly ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5321821 | System for processing parameters in instructions of different format to execute the instructions using same microinstructions A device and method for generating execution controlling information (operation designating parameter) for an instruction execution means is provided. The device operates by selecting and composing a parameter (bit field) selected from among the bits of a... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5305200 | Financial exchange system having automated recovery/rollback of unacknowledged orders A distributed processing on-line automated trading system uses structured messages to represent each stage in the negotiation between a market maker (quoter) and a potential buyer or seller (requestor). Such a system is subject to uncertainties caused by ... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5258908 | Detection and prevention of duplicate trading transactions over a communications network A computer network system for simultaneously communicating between computer terminals at various bank locations for the purpose of entering a transaction for the exchange of currency of a selected currency pair provides a method for preventing a trading c... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5220559 | Neuron architecture An input analog data is applied to a plurality of neuron units in a time division manner. The analog input data is multiplied by digital weight data which can be changed in accordance with the data of the interconnection between units. The products of the... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5034980 | Microprocessor for providing copy protection A microprocessor is encrypted with a unique code during its manufacture. When copy protection of software designed to operate with the microprocessor is desired, software is encrypted to function uniquely with that microprocessor. The software is ciphered... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4943556 | Superconducting neural network computer and sensor array A combination of optical interconnect technology with superconducting matal to form a superconducting neural network array. Superconducting material in a matrix has the superconducting current decreased in one filament of the matrix by interaction of the... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4809222 | Associative and organic memory circuits and methods An Organic-Like Memory (OLM), i.e., one in which information already in storage is enhanced or degraded with each new access. The OLM typically consists of a conventional random access memory (RAM) embedded in an analog computer. The data D (typically a n... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4807168 | Hybrid analog-digital associative neural network Random access memory is used to store synaptic information in the form of a matrix of rows and columns of binary digits. N rows read in sequence are processed through switches and resistors, and a summing amplifier to N neural amplifiers in sequence, one ... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4731747 | Highly parallel computation network with normalized speed of response Superior performance is achieved by equalizing the time constants of amplifiers used in highly parallel computational networks. In accordance with one aspect of the invention a feedback arrangement is employed with the resistance between the input of each... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4718749 | Phase-conjugate interferometric coherent image subtraction A phase conjugate interferometer includes a source of coherent light and a first beam splitter for dividing the coherent light into a transmitted portion and a reflected portion. A second beam splitter is positioned to divide the transmitted portion into ... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4686642 | Method and apparatus for generating a stroke on a display A method and apparatus for generating a stroke on a display comprising a pair of pulse train generators coupled to a pair of charge pump and integrator assemblies by means of a switch assembly. In operation, a first pulse train corresponding to the larger... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4544229 | Apparatus for evaluating a polynomial function using an array of optical modules Methods and apparatus for providing an optical analog quantity proportional to ##EQU1## Input light (a4) of intensity proportional to an is directed (21,31) to the input end of an nth optical module comprising a modulator (... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4544230 | Method of evaluating a polynomial function using an array of optical modules Methods and apparatus for providing an optical analog quantity proportional to ##EQU1## Input light (a4) of intensity proportional to an is directed (21,31) to the input end of an nth optical module comprising a modulator (... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4491931 | Elastic wave processing system invariant with the temperature Signal processing by means of a system comprising an elastic wave device, invariant with the temperature. The input signal Se is written into a memory at the timing of a fixed clock hE and read at the timing of a clock HL suppl... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4334285 | Divider for calculating by summation the quotient and remainder of an integer divided by a Mersenne number and a parallel processor system comprising memory modules, a Mersenne prime in number For division by a Mersenne number (2n -1), a divided P is expressed as: ##EQU1## A first summing unit sums up the coefficients ai 's to provide a sum of a carry multiplied by 2n and a sum portion less than 2n. | 06/08/1982 |
| 4315320 | Educational analog computer laboratory This invention relates to a book-sized, self-contained analog computer, organized to enable an inexperienced person to program readily a differential equation. In this computer permanent circuits are either exposed or indicated as solid lines. Connections... | 02/09/1982 |
| 3996457 | Electronic analog computers A compact, self-contained, light-weight, easily programmable, desk-top analog computer, capable of being perpetually updated as new components and improved circuits are available. Unlike other such computers, the program panel is a combination patching, s... | 12/07/1976 |
