公开(公告)号：US6021462A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US921401

申请日：1997-08-29

Applicant: Martin A. Minow ,  John W. Brisbin

Inventor： Martin A. Minow ,  John W. Brisbin

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/0689

Abstract: A technique for accessing a series of secondary storage devices where a reduced amount of main memory is needed to implement the data transfer is disclosed. The technique operates to share control information stored in the main memory so that most of the main memory allocated to implementing a data transfer is shared by the series of the secondary storage drives.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于访问需要减少主存储器量以实现数据传输的一系列辅助存储设备的技术。 该技术用于共享存储在主存储器中的控制信息，使得分配用于实现数据传送的大部分主存储器被一系列次存储驱动器共享。

公开(公告)号：US6020908A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US306786

申请日：1994-09-15

Applicant: Riaz A. Moledina

Inventor： Riaz A. Moledina

IPC: B41J2/52 ,  H04N1/405 ,  B41J2/47 ,  B41J2/435 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G03B27/72

CPC classification number: H04N1/4092 ,  B41J2/52 ,  H04N1/4056

Abstract: A method and structure for a printing system for a laser printer is provided including a data storage area containing a plurality of separate waveform signals. A controller selects a particular waveform signal to modulate the signal input to the system laser diode switch element to generate a halftone cell or a resolution enhancing cell with desired gray scale pixels. The digital laser signal from the printer controller is passed through a digital-to-analog converter circuit to a comparator circuit. The particular waveform selected from the data storage area is also applied to the comparator circuit to modulate the output signal from the digital-to-analog converter. The analog modulated signal from the comparator circuit has an analog value that maintains the laser diode switch element "on" to provide sub-pixels for the particular pixel gray level that is desired.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于激光打印机的打印系统的方法和结构，包括包含多个单独的波形信号的数据存储区域。 控制器选择特定的波形信号来调制输入到系统激光二极管开关元件的信号，以产生具有期望灰度像素的半色调单元或分辨率增强单元。 来自打印机控制器的数字激光信号通过数模转换器电路传送到比较器电路。 从数据存储区域选择的特定波形也被施加到比较器电路以调制来自数模转换器的输出信号。 来自比较器电路的模拟调制信号具有维持激光二极管开关元件“接通”的模拟值，以为期望的特定像素灰度级提供子像素。

公开(公告)号：US6006289A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US748147

申请日：1996-11-12

Applicant: David V. James ,  Glen D. Stone

Inventor： David V. James ,  Glen D. Stone

IPC: G06F13/14

CPC classification number: G06F13/28 ,  G06F13/4059

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating the transmission and receipt of large data blocks as a series of smaller burst transfers through an intermediate interconnect coupling a pair of devices. A device receiving a transaction request ("initiator") specifies the data block size of the requested transaction to the other device ("target"). The target response will indicate that it is committed to the transaction, that it does not support requested transactions of the specified data block size, or that it currently lacks the buffer capacity to commit to the requested transaction. In the first instance, the initiator and target exchange the data block through the interconnect as a series of burst transfers until all data has been transferred, at which time the initiator (for read transactions) or the target (for write transactions) forwards the transferred data as a data block of the specified size. When the response indicates the target supports only smaller data block sizes, the initiator may adjust the specified data block size accordingly and proceed with the transaction once the target is committed. When the target response indicates insufficient buffers are currently available to accommodate data of a supported block size, the transaction may proceed as a series of independent burst transfers until all data is transferred or buffers sufficient for the specified block size become available.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过耦合一对设备的中间互连来协调大数据块的传输和接收作为一系列更小的突发传输的系统和方法。 接收交易请求的设备（“发起者”）将请求的交易的数据块大小指定给其他设备（“目标”）。 目标响应将指示它被提交到事务，它不支持指定数据块大小的请求事务，或者它当前缺少提交到请求的事务的缓冲区容量。 在第一种情况下，发起者和目标者通过互连将数据块作为一系列突发传输进行交换，直到所有数据都被传输，此时启动器（用于读取事务）或目标（用于写入事务）将转发的 数据作为指定大小的数据块。 当响应指示目标仅支持更小的数据块大小时，发起方可以相应地调整指定的数据块大小，并在目标提交后继续进行事务。 当目标响应指示不足的缓冲器当前可用于容纳所支持的块大小的数据时，事务可以作为一系列独立的突发传送进行，直到所有数据被传送或足以使指定块大小变得可用的缓冲区为止。

公开(公告)号：US5991542A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US713500

申请日：1996-09-13

Applicant: Byron B. Han ,  James F. Kateley ,  Colm Murphy ,  Kenneth Fitzgerald-Smith

Inventor： Byron B. Han ,  James F. Kateley ,  Colm Murphy ,  Kenneth Fitzgerald-Smith

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0626 ,  G06F3/0667 ,  G06F3/0676 ,  G06F8/63

Abstract: Disk images, and the like, are used to emulate storage volumes for the distribution of computer software. An image of a data storage volume, such as a hard disk drive, is stored in a file having a format that enables it to exhibit a behavior which is the same as the storage volume itself. The image files are accessed by means of an associated driver which can support a variety of different file system protocols, thereby permitting the files themselves to be independent of the format requirements of particular file systems. The data in the image file can be compressed in a manner such that a storage volume being emulated appears to be of a specified size, while actually requiring less space to store its contents. With these properties, the image files can be mounted in the manner of a hardware storage device, and large files can be readily transmitted and downloaded in an electronic format. Since the files are preserved in their original form, end-to-end verification remains possible, to ensure the integrity of the downloaded files. Multiple images can be combined into a single tome, for installation at a remote site using a one-button approach.

Abstract translation: 磁盘映像等用于模拟计算机软件分发的存储卷。 诸如硬盘驱动器的数据存储卷的图像被存储在具有使其能够呈现与存储卷本身相同的行为的格式的文件中。 图像文件通过可以支持各种不同文件系统协议的关联驱动程序访问，从而允许文件本身独立于特定文件系统的格式要求。 图像文件中的数据可以被压缩，使得仿真的存储卷看起来具有指定的大小，而实际上需要更少的空间来存储其内容。 利用这些属性，可以以硬件存储装置的方式安装图像文件，并且可以容易地以电子格式发送和下载大文件。 由于文件以原始形式保存，因此端到端验证仍然可行，以确保下载文件的完整性。 多个图像可以组合成一个tome，用于使用一键式方法在远程站点进行安装。

公开(公告)号：USD416241S

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US38448

申请日：1995-05-05

Applicant: James P. Faris ,  Lauralee A. Alben ,  Jeffrey E. Tycz

Designer： James P. Faris ,  Lauralee A. Alben ,  Jeffrey E. Tycz

公开(公告)号：US5963255A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US633105

申请日：1996-04-16

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Scott F. Fullam

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Scott F. Fullam

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/23241 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: A power supply provides a voltage to a digital camera. If the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined threshold, a voltage sensor generates a signal to a power manager. In response, the power manager configures the camera into a lower power consumption state. As the power source weakens further, the power manager continues to place the camera into a lower and lower power consumption state, until the power source is exhausted. The method of the present invention preferably comprises the steps of monitoring the power source's voltage, generating a signal if that voltage falls below a pre-determined threshold, and reducing the camera's power consumption in response to the signal.

Abstract translation: 电源为数码相机提供电压。 如果电源电压低于预定阈值，则电压传感器向功率管理器产生信号。 作为响应，电源管理器将摄像机配置为较低的功耗状态。 随着电源进一步削弱，电源管理器继续将相机置于低功耗状态，直到电源耗尽。 本发明的方法优选地包括以下步骤：监测电源的电压，如果该电压低于预定阈值则产生信号，并响应于该信号降低相机的功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：USD413588S

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US072422

申请日：1997-06-18

Applicant: Peter J. Hodgson

Designer： Peter J. Hodgson

公开(公告)号：US5949432A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US827764

申请日：1997-04-11

Applicant: Michael L. Gough ,  Joseph J. MacDougald ,  Daniel S. Venolia ,  Thomas S. Gilley ,  Greg M. Robbins ,  Daniel J. Hansen, Jr. ,  Abhay Oswal

Inventor： Michael L. Gough ,  Joseph J. MacDougald ,  Daniel S. Venolia ,  Thomas S. Gilley ,  Greg M. Robbins ,  Daniel J. Hansen, Jr. ,  Abhay Oswal

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G09G5/36 ,  G09G5/39 ,  G09G5/395 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G09G5/39 ,  G09G5/395 ,  G06F2203/04804 ,  G09G2340/10 ,  G09G3/3611 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G09G5/36

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a translucent image over a base image created on the display screen of a computer system by a selected first application program, and conducting image operations either on said base image created by the selected application program with reference to the translucent image produced, or conducting image operations on said translucent image with reference to said base image of the first application program. The first application program runs on a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer system to produce a base image, and another application program referred to as the overlay program is run to produce the translucent image such that portions of the base image which are overlapped by the overlay image are at least partially visible through the translucent image. There is also a mechanism for blending the first video data and the second video data to produce a blended image on the screen assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过所选择的第一应用程序在计算机系统的显示屏幕上产生的基本图像上产生半透明图像的方法和装置，以及参照所述半透明图像在所选择的应用程序创建的所述基础图像上进行图像操作 参照所述第一应用程序的所述基本图像，对所述半透明图像产生或进行图像操作。 第一应用程序在计算机系统的中央处理单元（CPU）上运行以产生基本图像，并且运行称为重叠程序的另一应用程序以产生半透明图像，使得重叠的基本图像的部分 覆盖图像通过半透明图像至少部分可见。 还有一种用于混合第一视频数据和第二视频数据以在屏幕组件上产生混合图像的机制。

公开(公告)号：US5949160A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US858224

申请日：1996-10-08

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Scott F. Fullam

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Scott F. Fullam

IPC: H01R13/703 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01H3/26

CPC classification number: H02J7/0031 ,  H01R13/703 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  H01R24/58 ,  Y10T307/747 ,  Y10T307/944

Abstract: The invention comprises a battery coupled to a power bus, an external power connector coupled to the power bus for receiving an external power plug, and two switching devices for disconnecting the battery from the power bus when the external power plug is coupled to the connector. The battery supplies power to the camera unless the external power plug is coupled to the connector. Upon coupling of the external power plug to the connector, the two switching devices, which are positioned in series between the negative terminal of the battery and the system ground, are opened. The opening of the two switching devices disconnects the battery from the power bus and connector to prevent damage which could be caused by applying an externally supplied voltage from the external power plug across the positive and negative terminals of the battery.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括耦合到电源总线的电池，耦合到电源总线的用于接收外部电源插头的外部电源连接器以及当外部电源插头耦合到连接器时将电池与电源总线断开的两个开关装置。 电池为相机供电，除非外部电源插头连接到连接器。 在将外部电源插头连接到连接器时，打开串联在电池的负极端子和系统接地之间的两个开关装置。 两个开关装置的开启将电池与电源总线和连接器断开，以防止由外部电源插头外部提供的电压穿过电池的正极和负极端子造成的损坏。

公开(公告)号：US5946410A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-31

申请号：US586233

申请日：1996-01-16

Applicant: Richard F. Lyon

Inventor： Richard F. Lyon

IPC: G06K9/68 ,  G06K9/66

CPC classification number: G06K9/6814

Abstract: A statistical classifier utilizes combined output values to determine posterior probabilities for certain output classes. In the field of handwriting recognition, compound characters are factored into classes of base letter forms and diacritical marks. A separate output activation value is produced for each base letter form and each diacritical mark. Pairs of output values, comprised of one value for a base letter form and one value for a diacritical mark, are combined to produce a posterior probability for every possible compound character, without requiring a network output for each possible class.

Abstract translation: 统计分类器利用组合输出值来确定某些输出类别的后验概率。 在手写识别领域，复合字符被分解成基本字母形式和变音符号。 对于每个基本字母形式和每个变音标记产生单独的输出激活值。 由一个基本字母形式的值组成的输出值对和一个变音符号的一个值组合起来，为每个可能的复合字符产生后验概率，而不需要每个可能的类别的网络输出。