Patents by Inventor Vincent W. Chan

Vincent W. Chan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Compact memory for mixed text in graphics
    Patent number: 5457776
    Abstract: A fast, highly efficient method for storing computer display information (13) which contains both text and graphics (26, 27). The method separates text (26) from graphics (27) compressing, storing each separately to optimize compression. The method allows use of multiple text fonts (21) on the same display (13) and is simple enough for an 8-bit microcomputer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey H. Wong, Vincent W. Chan