Abstract: An assembly and delivery circuit and method of operation therefor which delivers a stream of pixel formatted digital video data as words to an internal bus of a host personal computer. The host personal computer receives and processes the words assembled and delivered by this circuit to present a video image on its display screen. The assembly and delivery circuit operates in conjunction with the host computer's internal bus at a sufficient speed to permit a host personal computer having a sufficient operating speed to display either black and white images, or color television images at a real-time rate of thirty frames per second.

Abstract: A unitary pick for plucking a stringed musical instrument includes a flat blade having a longitudinal axis. The blade has a pointed end for engaging strings of a musical instrument. The blade also includes wide, substantially flat surfaces formed on opposite sides of the blade. The pick further includes fins projecting outward from the flat surfaces across the width of the blade, and a rib that projects outward from the flat surfaces along the length of the blade. An alternative embodiment of the pick also includes a stabilizer that extends outward from the blade and the fins.

Abstract: A unitary pick for plucking a stringed musical instrument includes a flat blade having a longitudinal axis. The blade has a pointed end for engaging strings of a musical instrument. The blade also includes wide, substantially flat surfaces formed on opposite sides of the blade. The pick further includes fins projecting outward from the flat surfaces. An alternative embodiment of the pick also includes a stabilizer that extends outward from the blade and the fins.

Abstract: On a single plug-in card of standard dimensions for insertion in a desk model computer are mounted all the necessary components to provide display on a portion of the computer screen as selected and controlled by the computer, a television picture or similar compatible display, and reproduce an associated audio signal. The miniature television adapter functions within the operating cycle of a host computer capable of operating in a multi-program with split or overlay display screen capability. It does not preempt or override any normal computer functions. Its specially designed signal processing and data word assembly and delivery circuitry make possible delivery of a digitally formatted television data stream at a sufficient speed to enable display according to the model of the device of either black and white or color television images at a rate of thirty frames per second when used with a computer of sufficient operating speed.

Abstract: A preformed metallic tape for thermocompression bonding to electronic component chips and a method and apparatus for the use thereof. The tape has etched thereinto a chip bonding site which includes a central, pull-tab region surrounded by a frame region. Intermediate the pull-tab and the frame regions, electrically conductive leads are formed and connected to the pull-tab. Several of the leads are further connected to the frame. The leads are formed with neck regions located respectively between their ends and the pull-tab and frame. One surface of the tape is a bonding surface and the opposite surface is a pressure pad surface. Protruding above the pressure pad surface are a plurality of mushroom-shaped pressure pads located respectively at the ends of leads. The tape is bonded to a chip by first aligning mating electrical contact pads thereof and terminal ends of the leads. The pads are then urged into the tape so that the pressure pads located on the opposite side thereof contact a heated anvil.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of use thereof for cast encapsulation of items, particularly electronic components. The apparatus consists of a plurality of identically shaped split matrix elements. Each matrix element has a first surface for receiving and securing the item to be encapsulated. A second surface of another identically shaped matrix element, located on a side thereof opposite to its first surface, is then mated with the first surface securing the item. Thus mated, the first and second surfaces establish a molding cavity for enclosing the item and an orifice providing access thereto. This process of securing an item to a first surface and enclosing it with a second surface is repeated thereby assembling a stack of matrix elements. This stack is then rigidly secured and the molding cavities are filled with particulate filler material through upright orifices. Excess filler is removed by quickly turning the stack over and then righting it again.

Abstract: A preformed metallic tape for thermocompression bonding to electronic component chips and a method and apparatus for the use thereof. The tape has etched thereinto a chip bonding site which includes a central, pull-tab region surrounded by a frame region. Intermediate the pull-tab and the frame regions, electrically conductive leads are formed and connected to the pull-tab. Several of the leads are further connected to the frame. The leads are formed with neck regions located respectively between their ends and the pull-tab and frame. One surface of the tape is a bonding surface and the opposite surface is a pressure pad surface. Protruding above the pressure pad surface are a plurality of mushroom-shaped pressure pads located respectively at the ends of leads. The tape is bonded to a chip by first aligning mating electrical contact pads thereof and terminal ends of the leads. The pads are then urged into the tape so that the pressure pads located on the opposite side thereof contact a heated anvil.