公开(公告)号：US10031749B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

申请号：US12172197

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: Colin L. Bird ,  Amanda E. Chessell ,  Fazleabbas Kanji ,  Kate Shepherd ,  Simen Svennebye ,  William Thompson ,  Kamorudeen L. Yusuf

Inventor： Colin L. Bird ,  Amanda E. Chessell ,  Fazleabbas Kanji ,  Kate Shepherd ,  Simen Svennebye ,  William Thompson ,  Kamorudeen L. Yusuf

IPC: G06F8/74 ,  G06F9/451

CPC classification number: G06F8/74 ,  G06F9/453

Abstract: Methods of generating a help files are presented including: accessing a user model, where the user model defines a number of objects and a number of relationships between the number of objects; selecting an object of the user model; receiving a text file corresponding with the object; creating a component of the help file from the text file; selecting an additional object of the user model, the additional object having a relationship with the object, the relationship corresponding with the number of relationships; and creating an additional component of the help file corresponding with the additional object. In some embodiments, methods further include: detecting a change to the user model; and regenerating the help file to incorporate the change. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the additional component includes: a link to the additional object, and a link to a respective text file of the additional object.

公开(公告)号：US07409653B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US10946667

申请日：2004-09-21

Applicant: Madhumita Sengupta ,  Mamta Slnha ,  Theodore R. Lundquist ,  William Thompson

Inventor： Madhumita Sengupta ,  Mamta Slnha ,  Theodore R. Lundquist ,  William Thompson

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G06K9/32 ,  G06T7/001 ,  G06T7/32 ,  G06T2207/30148

Abstract: A plurality of images, including a first image and a second image having a higher resolution than the first image, are aligned by generating an oversampled cross correlation image that corresponds to relative displacements of the first and second images, and, based on the oversampled cross correlation image, determining an offset value that corresponds to a misalignment of the first and second images. The first and second images are aligned to a precision greater than the resolution of the first image, based on the determined offset value. Enhanced results are achieved by performing another iteration of generating an oversampled cross correlation image and determining an offset value for the first and second images. Generating the oversampled cross correlation image may involve generating a cross correlation image that corresponds to relative displacements of the first and second images, and oversampling the cross correlation image to generate the oversampled cross correlation image.

Abstract translation: 通过产生对应于第一和第二图像的相对位移的过采样互相关图像，并且基于过采样交叉，对准包括具有比第一图像更高分辨率的第一图像和第二图像的多个图像 相关图像，确定对应于第一和第二图像的未对准的偏移值。 基于所确定的偏移值，将第一和第二图像对准到大于第一图像的分辨率的精度。 通过执行产生过采样互相关图像的另一次迭代并确定第一和第二图像的偏移值来实现增强的结果。 产生过采样互相关图像可以涉及产生对应于第一和第二图像的相对位移的互相关图像，并且对互相关图像进行过采样以生成过采样互相关图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070186979A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11350423

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: William Thompson ,  Justin Reynolds

Inventor： William Thompson ,  Justin Reynolds

IPC: F17D1/08

CPC classification number: F16K21/185 ,  H01H35/18 ,  Y10T137/402 ,  Y10T137/7287 ,  Y10T137/7323

Abstract: A device for automatically maintaining a desired water level in a water structure, such as a pond, pool or decorative water fountain. The device includes a reserve tank that is connected to the water structure by an open tube, or pipe, thus allowing the water level in the reserve tank to be the same as the water level in the water structure. When the water level in the structure drops, so does the water level in the device. When the water level in the device drops below a pre-defined level, a water supply switch is activated and more water is added to the reserve tank. As water is added to the reserve tank, water also flows through the open tube into the water structure, and the water levels in the reserve tank and in the water structure both rise at similar rates. When the water level in the reserve tank reaches a pre-defined full level, the water supply switch is de-activated and the flow of water to the reserve tank, and to the water structure, is shut off.

Abstract translation: 用于在水结构（例如池塘，游泳池或装饰喷泉）中自动维持所需水位的装置。 该装置包括通过开放管或管连接到水结构的储备罐，从而允许储备罐中的水位与水结构中的水位相同。 当结构中的水位下降时，设备中的水位下降。 当设备中的水位下降到预定水平以下时，启动供水开关，并将更多的水添加到储备罐中。 随着水被添加到储备罐中，水也通过开放管流入水结构，储备罐和水结构中的水位以相似的速率上升。 当储备罐中的水位达到预先设定的全部水位时，供水开关被停用，并且关闭到储水箱和水结构的水流。

公开(公告)号：US20060146318A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11030381

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: Ian Adam ,  William Thompson ,  Darren Winslow

Inventor： Ian Adam ,  William Thompson ,  Darren Winslow

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/08 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01M11/33 ,  G01R31/3191

Abstract: A method of self-testing includes transmitting a plurality of self-test signals and receiving the plurality of self-test signals. In addition, the method includes storing the received self-test signal in a first database; and comparing the received self-test signal with data from a second database. An self-testing apparatus and a method of for assuring substantially continued calibrated function of a testing device.

公开(公告)号：US20060128090A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11353180

申请日：2006-02-13

Applicant: John Porter ,  William Thompson

Inventor： John Porter ,  William Thompson

IPC: H01L21/8238

CPC classification number: H01L27/11 ,  G11C11/412 ,  H01L27/1104

Abstract: A method of fabricating a memory cell and corresponding memory cell structure are provided. According to the method, a pull-up transistor and a pull-down transistor are formed in a semiconductor structure of the memory cell. The pull-up transistor is coupled to the pull down transistor. The pull-up transistor is coupled to a contact within said semiconductor structure such that the pull-up transistor is coupled to a voltage input through parasitic resistance of the semiconductor structure. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造存储单元和相应的存储单元结构的方法。 根据该方法，在存储单元的半导体结构中形成上拉晶体管和下拉晶体管。 上拉晶体管耦合到下拉晶体管。 上拉晶体管耦合到所述半导体结构内的触点，使得上拉晶体管通过半导体结构的寄生电阻耦合到电压输入。 公开了另外的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20060115966A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11251966

申请日：2005-10-17

Applicant: Erwan Roy ,  William Thompson

Inventor： Erwan Roy ,  William Thompson

IPC: H01L21/04

CPC classification number: H01L21/31608 ,  G01N23/2251 ,  G01R31/307 ,  H01J37/3005 ,  H01J37/3056 ,  H01J2237/30466 ,  H01J2237/3174 ,  H01J2237/31749 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/02214 ,  H01L21/02348 ,  H01L22/12 ,  H01L22/26 ,  H01L22/34 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method and system for registering a CAD layout to a Focused Ion Beam image for through-the substrate probing, without using an optical image and without requiring biasing, includes an improved method of trench endpointing during the FIB milling operation with a low beam energy. The method further includes removal of Ga at the trench floor using XeF2, as well as the deposition of an insulating layer onto the trench floor.

公开(公告)号：US20060027714A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US11225576

申请日：2005-09-13

Applicant: William Thompson

Inventor： William Thompson

IPC: E21F17/02

CPC classification number: F16L3/133 ,  Y10S248/916

Abstract: A digital voice and/or data communication cable hanger provides a saddle support on a shaft fastened to a ceiling or beams or side wall by an integral fastening loop at one end. The other end of the hanger is shaped into a support loop for the cable. A saddle having the support shaft running through it closes the support loop to prevent cable from slipping out. The cable hanger is made by a tool using a rotating spool designed to shape the rigid shaft into a fastening loop at one end and a support loop at the other end. A second support loop can be selectively attached to the shaft between its ends.

Abstract translation: 数字语音和/或数据通信电缆吊架通过一端的整体紧固环在固定到天花板或横梁或侧壁的轴上提供鞍座支撑。 衣架的另一端成形为电缆的支撑环。 具有穿过其的支撑轴的马鞍封闭支撑环，以防止电缆滑出。 电缆吊架由工具制成，该工具使用旋转阀芯，设计成将刚性轴形成一端的紧固环和另一端的支撑环。 第二支撑回路可以在其端部之间选择性地附接到轴。

公开(公告)号：US20050281295A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US10869431

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Daniel Fishman ,  Xiang Liu ,  Vincent Silverio ,  William Thompson ,  Jinpin Ying

Inventor： Daniel Fishman ,  Xiang Liu ,  Vincent Silverio ,  William Thompson ,  Jinpin Ying

IPC: H04J14/02 ,  H04J3/04

CPC classification number: H04J14/0204 ,  H04J14/0205 ,  H04J14/0208 ,  H04J14/0213 ,  H04J14/0219

Abstract: An optical add/drop multiplexer (OADM) adapted to route optical signals having at least two different bit rates. The OADM has at least two sets of DWDM channels with channels in a first set having a first bandwidth value, e.g., suitable for the transmission of signals having a bit rate of 10 Gb/s, and channels in a second set having a second bandwidth value, e.g., suitable for the transmission of signals having a bit rate of 40 Gb/s. In one embodiment, the frequencies of the channels from the first set are interleaved with the frequencies of the channels from the second set, and the OADM has first and second optical branches adapted to process optical signals corresponding to the first and second sets, respectively. Initially, the OADM may be configured to process 10-Gb/s signals using the first optical branch only while leaving the second optical branch unutilized. During an upgrade, which adds a 40-Gb/s service to the system, the OADM may be configured to process 40-Gb/s signals using the second optical branch. Advantageously, the upgrade can be performed without or with minimum interruptions to the 10-Gb/s service already in place.

Abstract translation: 适于路由具有至少两个不同比特率的光信号的光分插复用器（OADM）。 OADM具有至少两组DWDM信道，第一组中的信道具有第一带宽值，例如，适合于具有10Gb / s比特率的信号的传输，以及具有第二带宽的第二组中的信道 值，例如，适合于具有40Gb / s比特率的信号的传输。 在一个实施例中，来自第一组的信道的频率与来自第二组的信道的频率交织，并且OADM具有分别适于处理对应于第一和第二组的光信号的第一和第二光分支。 最初，OADM可以被配置为仅在离开第二光学分支时未使用的情况下使用第一光学分支来处理10-Gb / s信号。 在升级过程中，为系统增加了40 Gb / s的服务，OADM可以配置为使用第二个光分支来处理40 Gb / s信号。 有利的是，升级可以在没有或对其已经存在的10Gb / s服务的最小中断的情况下执行。

公开(公告)号：US06625613B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US09794487

申请日：2001-02-26

Applicant: William Thompson

Inventor： William Thompson

IPC: G06F1730

CPC classification number: G06F17/30401 ,  G06F17/3043 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99934 ,  Y10S707/99943

Abstract: The current invention provides a method for managing a dialogue between a processing system and a user. It addresses the problem of inferring possible feature values by automatically generating an SQL query from a frame representation posting this query to a relational database containing the relevant domain knowledge, and updating the frame representation to reflect the results of this query. Because the method is not dependent on particular information of the domain utilizing the method, it can be readily implemented for any specific application which benefits from inferring possible feature values by extracting data from a database.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于管理处理系统和用户之间的对话的方法。 它解决了通过将发布此查询的帧表示自动生成SQL查询到包含相关域知识的关系数据库，并更新帧表示以反映此查询的结果来解决可能的特征值的问题。 由于该方法不依赖于利用该方法的域的特定信息，因此通过从数据库提取数据可以推断可能的特征值而受益的任何特定应用都可以容易地实现该方法。

公开(公告)号：US6037525A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US692847

申请日：1996-08-01

Applicant: William Thompson ,  George Allen ,  Scots Mankin

Inventor： William Thompson ,  George Allen ,  Scots Mankin

IPC: A01H5/00 ,  C12N5/10 ,  C12N15/09 ,  C12N15/29 ,  C12N15/82 ,  C12N15/00

CPC classification number: C12N15/8216 ,  C12N15/822

Abstract: A method of making recombinant plant cells having reduced variability of expression of foreign genes therein is described herein. The method comprises (a) providing a plant cell capable of regeneration; and (b) transforming the plant cell with a DNA construct comprising an expression cassette, which construct comprises a transcription initiation region, a structural gene positioned downstream from the transcription initiation region and operatively associated therewith, and an insulator (or "boundary element") positioned (i) 5' to the transcription initiation region, (ii) 3' to the structural gene, or (iii) both 5' to the transcription initiation region and 3' to the structural gene. DNA constructs useful for carrying out the method and plant cells and plants produced by the method are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了制备具有降低的外源基因表达变异性的重组植物细胞的方法。 该方法包括（a）提供能够再生的植物细胞; 和（b）用包含表达盒的DNA构建体转化植物细胞，该构建体包含转录起始区，位于转录起始区下游并与其可操作相关的结构基因，以及绝缘体（或“边界元素”） 定位（i）5'到转录起始区，（ii）3'到结构基因，或（iii）5'到转录起始区和3'到结构基因。 还公开了可用于实施该方法的DNA构建体和通过该方法产生的植物细胞和植物。