Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8112780 | Digital broadcast receiving apparatus A digital broadcast receiving apparatus has two systems as a receiving system: a first receiving demodulation section including a first tuner 2 and the like; and a second receiving demodulation section including a second tuner 5 and the like. A control... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8065706 | Wireless car digital audio/video system and its method The present invention relates to a wireless car digital AV system to be applied in a car, and the wireless car digital AV system comprises an AV Host and at least one or multiple display devices. The AV Host includes a storage device and a wireless network interface... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8037500 | Portable media device and method for presenting viewing content during travel A portable media device for use in cooperation with passenger entertainment systems installed in vehicles, such as automobiles and aircraft, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The portable media device is configured to communicate with one or more content... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7987487 | Universal external multimedia adapter for use in a vehicle A vehicle audio/video media system includes an adapter apparatus in electrical communication with an audio/video head unit. The adapter apparatus includes a digital input receiving digital audio/video content from an external source. A digital-to-analog converter is... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7945934 | Portable media device and method for presenting viewing content during travel A portable media device for use in cooperation with passenger entertainment systems installed in vehicles, such as automobiles and aircraft, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The portable media device is configured to communicate with one or more content... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7926077 | Audio and/or video system for a motor vehicle The invention relates to an audio and/or video system for a motor vehicle, which comprises an annular, bi-directional, optical network (1) from optical waveguides and audio and/or video devices (2-12) that are interlinked by means of the network... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7814515 | Digital data delivery system and method of the same A digital data delivery system that delivers video data of a content and audio data of the same content respectively to a first receiver and a second receiver, which are independent of each other, to reproduce the video data and the audio data at the first and secon... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7757258 | System for controlling display and operation of simultaneous transmissions of at least two media A system for controlling display and operation of simultaneous transmissions of at least two media includes an entertainment unit capable of transmitting at least two media simultaneously. A wireless interface device is used to select a first and second media from t... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7748019 | Local network in a vehicle A vehicle-hosted local network includes a subscriber data source that transmits audio data and compressed video data to respective subscriber data sinks on the network. The subscriber data source includes a demultiplexer that separates compressed audio data and comp... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7636930 | Mobile video system A mobile video system includes a first video source, a second video source, a first video monitor, a second video monitor, an audio signal receiver, and a wireless transmitter. One of the first video source and the second video source generates a first audiovisual s... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7627885 | In-vehicle image display system In an in-vehicle image display system, each of a car navigation device and a rear-seat display device includes an own image-drawing IC. The car navigation device interfaces with a TV tuner and a DVD player. When receiving a request signal from the rear-seat display ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7493645 | Console with monitor and wireless receiver There is provided a console for a vehicle. The console includes an assembly housing adapted to mount against an interior surface of the vehicle. A wireless receiver, houseable in the assembly, is adapted to receive wireless signals from at least one input video sour... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7451471 | Local video and audio network with optical data line An optical ring network for use, for example, in a motor vehicle, includes an optical data line that defines a ring network, a playback transducer and at least one data source connected to the optical data line, where the data source provides compressed data onto th... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7444339 | Data processing apparatus, data processing method, data processing system, storage medium, and program A data processing apparatus is disclosed which includes a reproducing element for reproducing each of a plurality of content data items a reproduction status detecting element for detecting status of each content data item being reproduced by the reproducing element... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7440275 | Portable video system including a base unit secured to a substrate for selectively coupling a video unit A portable video system comprises a video unit for facilitating play of a video medium, the player having a hinge, a display pivotally attached to the video player on the hinge, and a base unit secured to a substrate for selectively coupling a control panel of the v... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7369520 | Internet protocol address to packet identifier mapping A digital video broadcast (DVB) receiver and methods are provided for processing Internet data. The DVB receiver receives at least one announcement message mapping an Internet protocol address to a transport stream packet identifier. Using the information, the DVB r... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7354091 | Seat mountable entertainment system An entertainment system comprises a media source, and a housing for supporting the media source, wherein the housing is coupled to an inner portion of a seat of a vehicle, and the media source is capable of being selectively connected to and disconnected from the ho... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353041 | Mobile wireless communications device having improved RF immunity of audio transducers to electromagnetic interference (EMI) A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and circuit board carried by the housing and having radio frequency (RF) circuitry and a processor operative with each other. Audio circuitry is carried by the circuit board and an audio transducer assembly,... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7349357 | Internet protocol address to packet identifier mapping A digital broadcast (DB) receiver and methods are provided for processing Internet data. The DB receiver receives service identification information mapping a broadcast service component to a unique transmission stream. The DB receiver also receives at least one ann... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7333799 | WAP XML extension to define VPN connections Described is a method and system for automatically provisioning a mobile device with VPN (Virtual Private Network) information so that users can automatically connect to their corporate networks using their devices. An XML based mechanism uses the WAP (wireless appl... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328047 | Mobile wireless communications device with reduced interfering energy from the display and related methods A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and circuit board carried by the housing and includes radio frequency (RF) circuitry and a processor carried by the circuit board and operative with each other. A display connector for an LCD connector is mo... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7315729 | Wireless transmitter for use in a vehicle A connecting device comprises a first power plug for connecting to a power output port of a vehicle, a second power plug for connecting to a power input port on an electronic device, at least one signal plug for connecting to at least one signal output port of the e... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7301757 | Case for carrying and mounting an image system in a car A case for carrying and mounting an image system is capable of accommodating an image reproducing device and a display device and is able to be secured to a seat of a car, to thereby allow a passenger to watch the display device while controlling the image reproduci... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7286794 | Method and system for joint broadcast receiving and cellular communication at mobile terminal or device without service control Methods and systems for communicating information via a plurality of different networks are disclosed herein. Aspects of the method may comprise receiving broadcast information in a mobile terminal via a VHF/UHF broadcast communication path. Cellular information in ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7280166 | Image reproducing device In an integrated type video reproducing equipment having a reproducing unit for reproducing the video information, a display unit for displaying the reproduced video information, and a chassis for supporting them, the equipment is provided with supporting means for ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280660 | Receiver The present invention provides a method and apparatus for receiving and transmitting signals via multiple communication channels involving receivers capable of receiving digital television signals, such as signals according to the terrestrial digital video broadcast... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280825 | Aircraft in-flight entertainment system including low power transceivers and associated methods An aircraft in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes an antenna, an external communications transceiver connected to the antenna for communicating external the aircraft, and a plurality of seat electronic boxes (SEBs) spaced throughout the aircraft for distribu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276914 | System and method for guided TDR/TDT computerized tomography A system for detecting a defect or discontinuity in media or at an interface of the media includes a signal generator; a transmission path coupled to the signal generator, wherein the transmission path is arranged along or through the media; a detection circuit for ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7272496 | Vehicle network and method of communicating data packets in a vehicle network A vehicle communication network (200) includes a plurality of network elements (202–212) and a plurality of communication links (214–230) communicatively coupling the network elements in a point-to-point configuration. At least a portion of ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267402 | Headrest-mounted monitor A monitor adapted for mounting in an automobile headrest is provided. A screen structure of the monitor is pivotable about an upper edge thereof, such that the monitor occupies little volume within the headrest. A viewing angle of the screen structure is independent... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7254550 | Interactive symptomatic recording system and method utilizing symptomatic memory The Internet provides communication between a plurality of service sites and a plurality of equipment sites at which equipment needing periodic service and emergency service are operated. Each piece of equipment includes a sensor array and a manual actuator that is ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7245274 | Headrest mountable video system A video system comprises a base unit coupled to an internal headrest support structure, wherein the base unit comprises a media player, and a display mounted in a door pivotally connected to the base unit by a hinge and in a closed position concealing the media play... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7245602 | System and method for anonymous Bluetooth devices A method and apparatus for enabling anonymous communications from a first Bluetooth device to a second Bluetooth device is disclosed wherein a temporary identification number associated with the first Bluetooth device is obtained and used in transmissions from the f... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7233779 | Radio human-machine interface using knobs and menu picks The present invention provides a human-machine interface where control is achieved without the use of buttons. By providing multiple knobs, the audio system maximizes functionality while minimizing cost and space requirements. Each knob is capable of two selection m... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7213112 | Media processing device using an external storage device A media processing device uses an external storage device. The media processing device includes a storage device access module, an information source, a program memory, a system memory, a signal processor, a user interface and a system controller. The system control... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207469 | Mounting system for audio visual equipment A mounting system for releasably securing a portable electronic device (Preferably a DVD entertainment device) within an automobile. A harness is designed to securely attach the portable electronic equipment to the back of an automobile seat. The harness includes a ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7193635 | Portable terminal, overlay output method, and program therefor A portable terminal allows the user to flexibly and readily change an overlay output distribution for reproduced data in accordance with the user's taste and can automatically control the overlay output distribution in accordance with a surrounding environment. A se... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7187690 | Method of maximizing use of bandwidth for communicating with mobile platforms A system and method for switching between transmission modes provides more efficient use of available bandwidth. A content delivery system determines, based upon a predetermined limit, whether to broadcast content to a plurality of mobile platforms or unicast the da... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7177960 | Mobile terminal To display a horizontally oblong movie on a vertically oblong display portion, the movie may be displayed with being rotated 90 degrees by a CPU while the display portion is held in an orientation where the display portion is wider than tall. Since this arrangement ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7177638 | Aircraft in-flight entertainment system including digital radio service and associated methods An aircraft in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes a headend unit, and a plurality of seat electronic boxes (SEBs) spaced throughout the aircraft. The headend unit includes a digital satellite radio receiver. A local area network (LAN) connects the digital sa... | 02/13/2007 |
