公开(公告)号：US06785803B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US09667248

申请日：2000-09-22

Applicant: Amit A. Merchant ,  David J. Sager ,  James D. Allen

Inventor： Amit A. Merchant ,  David J. Sager ,  James D. Allen

IPC: G06F938

CPC classification number: G06F9/3851 ,  G06F9/383 ,  G06F9/3838 ,  G06F9/3842 ,  G06F9/3863 ,  G06F9/3869

Abstract: A technique is provided for breaking a stalled condition or livelock in a processor having a replay queue. A livelock or stalled condition is detected. One or more instructions are temporarily stored in a replay queue. A release or break in the livelock or stalled condition is detected, and the instructions are then unloaded from the replay queue for replay or re-execution. For a multi-threaded processor, a stall is detected in one of the threads. Instructions of the stalled thread are temporarily stored in a replay queue, except the oldest instruction of the stalled thread which is allowed to replay or re-execute. This allows other threads to have access to execution and replay resources. Eventually, the oldest instruction will execute and retire, which breaks or releases the stalled thread. The instructions stored in the replay queue are then unloaded from the replay queue.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在具有重放队列的处理器中破坏停顿状态或活动锁定的技术。 检测到活动锁定或失速状态。 一个或多个指令临时存储在重播队列中。 检测到活动锁定或停止状态的释放或中断，然后从重放队列中卸载指令以进行重放或重新执行。 对于多线程处理器，在其中一个线程中检测到失速。 被停止的线程的指令被暂时存储在重放队列中，除了被允许重放或重新执行的被停止的线程的最旧的指令之外。 这允许其他线程访问执行和重播资源。 最后，最老的指令将执行并退出，从而中断或释放已停止的线程。 然后从重放队列中卸载存储在重放队列中的指令。

公开(公告)号：US06784924B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US09004046

申请日：1998-01-07

Applicant: Joseph Ward ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  James D. Allen

Inventor： Joseph Ward ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  James D. Allen

IPC: H04N5225

CPC classification number: H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00281 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00312 ,  H04N1/00965 ,  H04N1/0097 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23225 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/33342 ,  H04N2201/3335

Abstract: A network configuration file is generated at a host computer and downloaded to a digital camera. This file contains instruction information for communicating with a selected destination via a communications interface. The digital camera includes a “send” button or LCD icon which allows the user to easily transmit one or more images via a wired or wireless communications interface to a desired destination, which among other possibilities may be an Internet Service Provider or a digital photofinishing center. When the user selects this option, the communications port settings, user account specifics, and destination connection commands are read from the network configuration file on the removable memory card. Examples of these settings include serial port baud rate, parity, and stop bits, as well as account name and password.

Abstract translation: 网络配置文件在主机上生成并下载到数码相机。 该文件包含用于通过通信接口与所选择的目的地进行通信的指令信息。 数字照相机包括“发送”按钮或LCD图标，其允许用户通过有线或无线通信接口容易地将一个或多个图像传送到期望的目的地，其中可能性可以是因特网服务提供商或数字照相洗印加工中心 。 当用户选择该选项时，从可移动存储卡上的网络配置文件中读取通信端口设置，用户帐户详细信息和目标连接命令。 这些设置的示例包括串行端口波特率，奇偶校验和停止位，以及帐户名称和密码。

公开(公告)号：US06651158B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US09888274

申请日：2001-06-22

Applicant: David W. Burns ,  James D. Allen ,  Michael D. Upton ,  Darrell D. Boggs ,  Alan B. Kyker

Inventor： David W. Burns ,  James D. Allen ,  Michael D. Upton ,  Darrell D. Boggs ,  Alan B. Kyker

IPC: G06F946

CPC classification number: G06F9/4881 ,  G06F9/3851

Abstract: In a multi-threaded processor, thread priority variables are set up in memory. According to an embodiment of the present invention, several conditions are monitored so as to determine an indication of instruction side starvation may be approaching. If such starvation is approaching, the starvation is resolved upon the expiration of a threshold counter or the like.

Abstract translation: 在多线程处理器中，线程优先级变量被设置在内存中。 根据本发明的实施例，监视几个条件，以便确定指令侧饥饿的指示可能正在接近。 如果这样的饥饿正在临近，饥饿在阈值计数器等到期后解决。

公开(公告)号：US6044172A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US996359

申请日：1997-12-22

Applicant: James D. Allen

Inventor： James D. Allen

IPC: H04N1/60 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/41 ,  H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/64 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/646

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing color conversion on image data provided as a plurality of vectors representing a datum of the image. The present invention provides a forward transform that performs reversible color conversion on the plurality of vectors, such that the transform is reversible in integer arithmetic with predictable precision.

Abstract translation: 对作为表示图像的数据的多个向量提供的图像数据进行颜色转换的方法和装置。 本发明提供了一种向多个向量执行可逆颜色转换的正向变换，使得该变换在整数运算中具有可预测的精度。

公开(公告)号：US5861855A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-19

申请号：US790881

申请日：1997-02-03

Applicant: Robert G. Arsenault ,  James D. Allen ,  David J. Kuether

Inventor： Robert G. Arsenault ,  James D. Allen ,  David J. Kuether

IPC: H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q19/12

CPC classification number: H01Q19/12 ,  H01Q1/02

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a heating device mounted on e.g. a satellite receiver antenna is disclosed. The method includes the steps of determining whether the signal strength is degrading, determining whether a temperature is below a threshold temperature, and operating a heating device on the antenna only if the signal is degrading and the temperature is below the threshold. The system includes a temperature sensor that samples a relevant temperature, a device that measures a signal strength of a signal received by the antenna, logic in communication with the temperature sensor and the measuring device for determining whether both the signal strength is degrading and the sample temperature is below a threshold temperature, and a control or switch device for operating a corrective device, such as a heater. The system and method herein automatically turns on an antenna heating device or other device to melt snow or frost accumulated on the receiver antenna upon detecting a loss of signal strength and a sufficiently low temperature.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制加热装置的方法和系统。 公开了一种卫星接收机天线。 该方法包括以下步骤：确定信号强度是否下降，确定温度是否低于阈值温度，以及仅在信号降级且温度低于阈值时才在天线上操作加热装置。 该系统包括对相关温度进行采样的温度传感器，测量由天线接收的信号的信号强度的装置，与温度传感器通信的逻辑和用于确定信号强度是否劣化的测量装置 温度低于阈值温度，以及用于操作诸如加热器的校正装置的控制或开关装置。 这里的系统和方法自动接通天线加热装置或其他装置，以便在检测到信号强度的损失和足够低的温度时，熔化积聚在接收机天线上的雪或霜。

公开(公告)号：US5748786A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-05

申请号：US310146

申请日：1994-09-21

Applicant: Ahmad Zandi ,  James D. Allen ,  Edward L. Schwartz ,  Martin Boliek

Inventor： Ahmad Zandi ,  James D. Allen ,  Edward L. Schwartz ,  Martin Boliek

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/14 ,  G06T9/00 ,  H03G7/00 ,  H03H17/02 ,  H03M7/30 ,  H03M7/40 ,  H04N1/41 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N21/6377 ,  H04N21/658 ,  G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G06F17/148 ,  H03M7/30 ,  H04N19/12 ,  H04N19/122 ,  H04N19/129 ,  H04N19/15 ,  H04N19/156 ,  H04N19/162 ,  H04N19/167 ,  H04N19/186 ,  H04N19/1883 ,  H04N19/36 ,  H04N19/46 ,  H04N19/593 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/63 ,  H04N19/635 ,  H04N19/645 ,  H04N19/647 ,  H04N19/98 ,  H04N21/6377 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N19/102 ,  H04N19/115 ,  H04N19/13 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/42

Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding and decoding data is described. The present invention includes a method and apparatus for generating transformed signals in response to input data. In one embodiment, the transformed signals are generated using a reversible wavelet transform. The present invention also includes a method and apparatus for compressing the transformed signals into data representing a losslessly compressed version of the input data. In one embodiment, the present invention decomposes the input data using a non-minimal length reversible filter. The decomposition may be performed using multiple one-dimension filters.

Abstract translation: 描述用于对数据进行编码和解码的方法和装置。 本发明包括一种响应于输入数据产生变换信号的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，使用可逆小波变换来生成变换后的信号。 本发明还包括用于将经变换的信号压缩成表示输入数据的无损压缩版本的数据的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，本发明使用非最小长度可逆滤波器分解输入数据。 可以使用多个一维滤波器来执行分解。

公开(公告)号：US5710562A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-20

申请号：US521750

申请日：1995-08-31

Applicant: Michael J. Gormish ,  Edward L. Schwartz ,  Ahmad Zandi ,  James D. Allen

Inventor： Michael J. Gormish ,  Edward L. Schwartz ,  Ahmad Zandi ,  James D. Allen

IPC: H04N7/26 ,  G06T9/00 ,  H03M7/40 ,  H03M7/42 ,  H04N1/413 ,  H03M7/30

CPC classification number: H03M7/42 ,  G06T9/005 ,  H03M7/4006

Abstract: An encoding and decoding system that includes a model implemented hardware or software that is capable of operating on arbitrary data (e.g., data of a different or variety of types.) The model generates a context and binary decision for each symbol, which a binary entropy coder that uses to generate a compressed bit stream. One context model is operable with arbitrary data and uses context bins of various orders to generate a context and a decision for each symbol in an input symbol stream. An entropy coder estimates probability and generates compressed data stream in response to contexts and decisions from the model and according to generated probability estimates.

Abstract translation: 一种编码和解码系统，其包括能够对任意数据进行操作的模型实现的硬件或软件（例如，不同类型的数据）。该模型为每个符号生成上下文和二进制决策，二进制熵 用于生成压缩比特流的编码器。 一个上下文模型可以与任意数据一起使用，并且使用各种顺序的上下文区段来为输入符号流中的每个符号生成上下文和决定。 熵编码器估计概率并响应于来自模型的上下文和决策并根据生成的概率估计产生压缩数据流。

公开(公告)号：US4739377A

公开(公告)日：1988-04-19

申请号：US917921

申请日：1986-10-10

Applicant: James D. Allen

Inventor： James D. Allen

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/04 ,  G07D7/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G03G21/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00846 ,  G03G15/507 ,  G03G21/046 ,  G07D7/00 ,  H04N1/00854 ,  H04N1/00875

Abstract: A reproduction method and apparatus provides for the secure reproduction of confidential documents that include a machine readable code or indicia that is preferably invisible. The reproductions are also provided with a machine readable code to provide security against the making of reproductions from copies from originals. The method and apparatus of the invention comprises a multicolor development station reproduction apparatus wherein one or more color development stations are employed to reproduce the visual portions of the original document. The invisible encoded portions of the document are electronically "read" from the original and reproduced in the same reproduction apparatus with a developer station having transparent toner particles incorporating an ultraviolet fluorescent ink or composition.

Abstract translation: 再现方法和装置提供了机密文件的安全再现，该机密文件包括优选地不可见的机器可读代码或标记。 复制品还提供有机器可读代码，以提供从原件复制品制作复制品的安全性。 本发明的方法和装置包括一个多色显影站再现装置，其中采用一个或多个彩色显影站再现原始文件的视觉部分。 文件的不可见编码部分从原件以电子方式“读取”，并在具有包含紫外线荧光墨水或组合物的透明调色剂颗粒的显影剂站的同一再现装置中再现。

公开(公告)号：US4731670A

公开(公告)日：1988-03-15

申请号：US79383

申请日：1987-07-30

Applicant: James D. Allen ,  Joel L. Seligson

Inventor： James D. Allen ,  Joel L. Seligson

IPC: G06K15/12 ,  H04N1/036 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/036 ,  G06K15/1252 ,  H04N1/193

Abstract: Imaging apparatus is disclosed for exposing a recording medium to produce an image in accordance with information contained in an electrical signal. The apparatus comprises a light source, optical means for imaging light onto the recording medium, and a light-valve array to control the light reaching selected areas of the recording medium. The light valve-array is comprised of a plurality of electrostatically deflectable elements each of which contains a waveguide for transmitting light from the source to a receptor waveguide. Light from the receptor waveguides is imaged onto the recording medium. In order to provide for gray scale in the image, a control means is provided to precisely control the amount of deflection of the elements and thereby control the amount of light transmitted for a given pixel.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于使记录介质曝光以根据包含在电信号中的信息产生图像的成像设备。 该装置包括光源，用于将光成像到记录介质上的光学装置，以及用于控制到达记录介质的选定区域的光的光阀阵列。 光阀阵列由多个静电偏转元件组成，每个元件包含用于将光从源传输到接收波导的波导。 来自接收器波导的光被成像到记录介质上。 为了在图像中提供灰度级，提供控制装置以精确地控制元件的偏转量，从而控制给定像素传输的光量。