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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6342829 | Accelerator opening degree sensor A sensor comprises a linear region (variable region) in which the output voltage is changed in proportion to the accelerator opening degree, and a stepped region (invariable region) in which the output voltage is not changed with respect to the accelerato... | 01/29/2002 |
| 4983973 | Non-linear analog-to-digital converter A first film disposed in a first direction on an integrated circuit chip and having uniformly spaced taps provides progressively increasing resistance values. A second film disposed on the chip in a direction opposite to the first direction at a position ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4928102 | Flash analog-to-digital converter with logarithmic/linear threshold voltages A plurality of equally spaced terminals may be disposed at a side edge of a substantially uniformly resistive thin film. A reference potential (e.g. ground) may be applied to the second side of the film. An energizing voltage may be applied at the junctur... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4459578 | Finger control joystick utilizing Hall effect Hall effect elements are placed in proximity to magnets in such a way that the position of the magnets relative to the Hall elements is a function of the position of a joystick controller. In this way, the position of the joystick can be "read" by a machi... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4182209 | Waveform generator A waveform generator used for electronic musical instruments comprising a resistance device having a plurality of power source electrodes and a plurality of potential detecting electrodes. Electric current is supplied to the power source electrodes and po... | 01/08/1980 |
| 3952156 | Signal processing system A system for processing a plurality of audio signals to generate binaural output signals. The signal processor has a manually operated spatial position control which provides a correspondence between movement of the control and the binaural perception of ... | 04/20/1976 |
| 3942148 | Device for simultaneously controlling a plurality of variable resistors A bearing having a spherical bearing surface is attached to an opening formed at the center of the top wall of a casing. The bearing rotatably receives a spherical body having a control shaft which extends through the center of the spherical body and is s... | 03/02/1976 |
