公开(公告)号：US20060028287A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US11246469

申请日：2005-10-07

Applicant: William Thompson ,  John Porter ,  Larren Weber

Inventor： William Thompson ,  John Porter ,  Larren Weber

IPC: H03H7/38

CPC classification number: G11C7/1051 ,  G11C7/1069 ,  H03H7/40 ,  H03H11/245 ,  H03H11/28 ,  H03H17/0263

Abstract: A method of finding an unknown value from within a range of values is disclosed that divides the range into weighted subranges and then, beginning with an arbitrary search value within the range, performs a number of simple comparisons to determine the value for each subrange that will result in a match with the target value. This method can also detect those cases where the target value lies outside the range. In one embodiment, the method of finding an unknown value within a range of values is applied to impedance matching. In this embodiment, the output impedance of a pin on an integrated circuit is automatically matched to the impedance of the load connected to it. The output driver has a controllable impedance that can be adjusted within a specific range of impedances to match the external load impedance it is to drive.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种从值范围内发现未知值的方法，其将范围划分为加权子范围，然后从该范围内的任意搜索值开始执行多个简单比较，以确定每个子范围的值， 导致与目标值匹配。 该方法还可以检测目标值在范围之外的情况。 在一个实施例中，将在值范围内找到未知值的方法应用于阻抗匹配。 在本实施例中，集成电路上的引脚的输出阻抗与连接到其的负载的阻抗自动匹配。 输出驱动器具有可控阻抗，可以在特定阻抗范围内进行调节，以匹配驱动的外部负载阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20050286288A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US11216665

申请日：2005-08-31

Applicant: John Porter ,  William Thompson

Inventor： John Porter ,  William Thompson

IPC: G11C5/06 ,  G11C11/412 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/8244 ,  H01L27/11

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

Abstract: An SRAM memory cell is provided having a pair of cross-coupled CMOS inverters. The sources of the pull-up transistors forming each of the CMOS inverters are coupled to VCC through parasitic resistance of the substrate in which each is formed. The source of the p-type pull-up transistor is therefore always at a potential less than or equal to the potential of the N-well such that the emitter-base junction of the parasitic PNP transistor cannot become forward biased and latch-up cannot occur.

Abstract translation: 提供具有一对交叉耦合CMOS反相器的SRAM存储单元。 形成每个CMOS反相器的上拉晶体管的源极通过其中形成各自的衬底的寄生电阻耦合到V CC。 因此，p型上拉晶体管的源极总是处于小于或等于N阱的电位的电位，使得寄生PNP晶体管的发射极 - 基极结不能变为正向偏置，并且闭锁不能 发生。

公开(公告)号：US20050281557A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US10869663

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: G02B6/34 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H04J14/00

CPC classification number: H04J14/0221 ,  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, e.g., with channels in a first set having a first bandwidth value suitable for the transmission of 10-Gb/s signals and channels in a second set having a second bandwidth value suitable for the transmission of 40-Gb/s signals. The first and second sets occupy two different spectral bands and the first set has two subsets of interleaved channels. In one embodiment, the OADM has first and second optical branches adapted to process optical signals corresponding to first and second groups of channels, respectively. The first group includes a first subset from the first set while the second group includes the second set and a second subset from the first set. Advantageously, OADMs of the invention may be used to create independent processing paths for different groups of channels. As a result, a communication system having those OADMs can be upgraded, e.g., to add a new 40-Gb/s service and/or to populate additional 10-Gb/s channels substantially without interrupting 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，例如，第一组中的信道具有适合于传输10Gb / s信号的第一带宽值，以及具有适合于传输的第二带宽值的第二组中的信道 的40 Gb / s信号。 第一组和第二组占用两个不同的频谱带，第一组具有两个交织信道子集。 在一个实施例中，OADM具有分别适于处理对应于第一和第二组信道的光信号的第一和第二光分支。 第一组包括来自第一组的第一子集，而第二组包括第二组，第二组包括第一组。 有利地，本发明的OADM可以用于为不同的信道组创建独立的处理路径。 因此，可以升级具有这些OADM的通信系统，例如，为了增加新的40Gb / s服务和/或基本上添加10Gb / s信道，而不会中断10Gb / s的服务 地点。

公开(公告)号：US20050213965A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US10808254

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: Ernest Bergmann ,  William Thompson

Inventor： Ernest Bergmann ,  William Thompson

IPC: H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/07

Abstract: A tester for testing components of a communication system, such as an optical communication system is disclosed. The tester may utilize a testing method to test a communication component (e.g. a cable or repeater) by stressing a test signal. The tester may utilize external transmitters and external receivers in order to implement the test in a similar communication environment as the tested communication components normally operate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测试诸如光通信系统的通信系统的组件的测试器。 测试者可以利用测试方法通过强调测试信号来测试通信组件（例如电缆或中继器）。 测试者可以利用外部发射机和外部接收机，以便在与测试的通信组件通常运行的类似的通信环境中实现测试。

公开(公告)号：US20050185955A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US11098711

申请日：2005-04-04

Applicant: John French ,  William Thompson

Inventor： John French ,  William Thompson

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/07

Abstract: A system and method for bit error rate testing optical components comprises providing an optical testing unit, which measures a bit error rate of an optical device under test (DUT) over an operating range of the DUT. The optical testing unit includes an optical transmitter, which transmits an optical test signal that is transmitted to the DUT; an optical receiver, which receives an input signal from the DUT; a graphical user interface, which provides an interface with a user; and a controller, selectively coupled to the transmitter, the receiver and the graphical user interface, wherein the controller provides a central control of the transmitter, the receiver and the graphical user interface.

Abstract translation: 用于误码率测试光学部件的系统和方法包括提供一个光学测试单元，该测试单元测量在DUT的工作范围上的被测光学器件（DUT）的误码率。 光学测试单元包括光发射机，其发送传输到DUT的光学测试信号; 光接收器，其接收来自DUT的输入信号; 图形用户界面，其提供与用户的接口; 以及选择性地耦合到发射机，接收机和图形用户界面的控制器，其中控制器提供发射机，接收机和图形用户界面的中央控制。

公开(公告)号：US20050153137A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10757003

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: William Thompson ,  David Snyder ,  Robert Webb

Inventor： William Thompson ,  David Snyder ,  Robert Webb

IPC: B27N3/10 ,  B32B23/08 ,  C04B35/83 ,  F16D69/02

CPC classification number: C04B35/83 ,  C04B2235/3217 ,  C04B2235/3821 ,  C04B2235/3826 ,  C04B2235/402 ,  C04B2235/421 ,  C04B2235/428 ,  C04B2235/48 ,  C04B2235/614 ,  C04B2235/80 ,  F16D69/023 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making carbon/carbon composite disks for braking applications that employs a continuous feeding of fiber strands into a mold. The fibers are then compressed to form a mat or preform. The fibers are then needled such that the fibers within the mat interlock and extend in various directions. The mat or preform is then subjected to densification processing. In order to enhance the effectiveness of the densification process and/or to speed up the processing time, a filler is added to the preform during the manufacturing process. The fillers are added by way of a dry powder or as a liquid slurry. The filler may be aluminum oxide, boron carbide, silicon carbide, pitch, or a variety of carbonic or noncarbonic performance enhancers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造碳/碳复合盘用于制造应用的方法和装置，其采用将纤维束连续进料到模具中。 然后将纤维压缩以形成垫或预制件。 然后将纤维针刺，使得垫内的纤维互锁并在各个方向上延伸。 然后对垫或预型体进行致密化处理。 为了增强致密化过程的有效性和/或加快处理时间，在制造过程中将预填料加入填料中。 填料通过干粉或液体浆料加入。 填料可以是氧化铝，碳化硼，碳化硅，沥青或各种碳或非碳性能增强剂。

公开(公告)号：US06879950B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-12

申请号：US09692600

申请日：2000-10-19

Applicant: Andrew W. Mackie ,  William Thompson

Inventor： Andrew W. Mackie ,  William Thompson

IPC: G10L11/00 ,  G10L15/18

CPC classification number: G10L15/1815

Abstract: A program, system and method for decoding a packed representation of multiple parses that creates an unpacked forest to be read by a semantic interpretation module from a packed representation is provided. The packaged representation includes at least one edgenode and each edgenode includes a substitution list. A current forest object is created and is replicated for each edgenode having a substitution list containing greater than one edgenode. Each replica of the current forest object is updated with one of the edgenodes from the substitution list. Each edgenode of the packed representation is traversed using a depth-first traversal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于解码多个解析的打包表示的程序，系统和方法，其创建要由语义解释模块从打包表示读取的未打包的林。 封装的表示包括至少一个edgenode，并且每个edgenode包括替换列表。 将为每个具有包含大于一个edgenode的替换列表的edgenode创建当前的林对象。 使用替换列表中的一个edgenode更新当前林对象的每个副本。 使用深度优先遍历遍历打包表示的每个edgenode。

公开(公告)号：US20050002669A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10447015

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: Richard Adleman ,  Peter Bartman ,  Heribert Blach ,  Ellen Eng ,  Narasimhan Raghavan ,  Yan Shi ,  Mary Socratous ,  William Thompson

Inventor： Richard Adleman ,  Peter Bartman ,  Heribert Blach ,  Ellen Eng ,  Narasimhan Raghavan ,  Yan Shi ,  Mary Socratous ,  William Thompson

IPC: H04B10/02 ,  H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/079

Abstract: A method for the automatic provisioning of a network element (NE) includes receiving a client signal at a tunable optical translator (OT) in the NE, determining the set of channels supported by the OT that are able to correspond to the client signal, eliminating the channels that have connections, that may be present on a line side of the NE in a laser off scan process, or that have not been equipped or otherwise provisioned for transmission, tuning the OT to each of the remaining channels and determining the optical power level of each channel on a line side of the NE in a laser on scan process. Subsequently, the channel with the highest power level is selected to transmit the client signal and associations for a point to point connection for that channel are added for that OT to a database of associations for the NE.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动提供网元（NE）的方法包括：在NE中的可调光转换器（OT）处接收客户端信号，确定由OT支持的能够对应于客户信号的信道集，消除 具有连接的通道，其可以存在于激光关闭扫描处理中的NE的线路侧，或者尚未配备或以其他方式设置用于传输，将OT调谐到每个剩余通道并确定光功率 在激光扫描过程中NE的线路侧的每个通道的电平。 随后，选择具有最高功率电平的信道来发送客户端信号，并且将该频道的点对点连接的关联被添加到该OT到与NE的关联的数据库。

公开(公告)号：US6100448A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US227633

申请日：1999-01-08

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 ,  A01H3/00

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。

公开(公告)号：US5474272A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-12

申请号：US242377

申请日：1994-05-13

Applicant: William Thompson ,  Thomas J. O'Brien ,  Donald L. Rohrs

Inventor： William Thompson ,  Thomas J. O'Brien ,  Donald L. Rohrs

IPC: A47C7/68 ,  A47K1/08

CPC classification number: A47C7/68 ,  Y10S248/912

Abstract: A cup-holder is provided for portable use at football games, theaters, or the like. The cup-holder is securely fastened to a top surface of an arm rest of a seat at the game. The holder includes a base having flat top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface of the base rests flush against the seat arm rest or may fit over the arm rest. The top of the base is flat to allow the user to rest his/her arm thereon. The holder includes a cup receptacle formed from adjacent, contiguous rings which are separated with a flexible bridge. VELCRO fastening tape straps are used to secure the holder to the arm rest. Also, the top surface of the base may include indicia such as a team logo, name, team schedule, etc.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个杯架，用于在足球游戏，剧院等中便携式使用。 在游戏中，杯架牢固地固定在座椅扶手的顶面上。 保持器包括具有平坦的顶部和底部表面的底座。 基座的底部表面平齐抵靠座椅扶手，或者可以安装在扶手上。 基座的顶部是平的，以允许使用者将其臂部放在其上。 保持器包括由相邻的邻接环形成的杯容器，其由柔性桥隔开。 VELCRO紧固带带用于将支架固定到扶手上。 此外，基座的顶面可以包括诸如团队徽标，姓名，团队日程等的标记。