Abstract: A method and apparatus for allowing several applications to share a single video overlay resource via multiplexing are disclosed. The multiplexing is accomplished from the application end through a multiplexing abstraction layer provided to the developers of end applications as an application program interface. Through the application program interface, each applications may, at any time, request, release, or modify the attributes of the video overlay device such as picture quality, tuning, source, etc. The application program interface provides all basic functionality of the hardware as accessible through other means including normal operating system support and device driver services.
Abstract: An entertainment system has a personal computer as the heart of the system with a large screen VGA quality monitor as the display of choice. The system has digital satellite broadcast reception, decompression and display capability with multiple radio frequency remote control devices which transmit self identifying signals and have power adjustment capabilities. These capabilities are used to provide context sensitive groups of keys which may be defined to affect only selected applications running in a windowing environment. In addition, the remote control devices combine television and VCR controls with standard personal computer keyboard controls. An applet running on the personal computer receives power commands from the remote control devices and issues power mode commands to video and audio cards to emulate on/off functions of standard televisions. A keyboard remote also integrates a touchpad which is food contamination resistant and may also be used for user verification.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 1997
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2001
Assignee:
Gateway 2000, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey Schindler, William J. Pytlovany
Abstract: A computer component, such as a hard disk drive, is provided with a spring clip assembly. The spring clip has a spring bracket and a plurality of tabs for engaging with a divider panel disposed within a chassis of a computer. The plurality of tabs guide the hard disk drive into place as the hard disk drive is installed. A support bracket coupled with the hard disk drive couples with slots on a power supply housing, and anchors the hard disk drive as the spring bracket assembly engages with the divider panel. A release mechanism is provided with the spring clip assembly, thereby allowing for easy removal and installation of the hard disk drive.
Abstract: A sole configuration for a golf club head that provides the benefits of a sole configuration incorporating a medial ridge design. The medial ridge divides the sole into a toe and heel section. The sole further comprises a first and a second recess in the toe and heel sections respectively, wherein the first and second recesses are downwardly convex thereby allowing for the center of gravity of the golf club head to be positioned lower than in a golf club head having recesses that are downwardly concave. The first recess has a horizontal concavity that is in an opposite direction from the concavity of the second recess.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 11, 1999
Date of Patent:
December 26, 2000
Assignee:
Callaway Golf Company
Inventors:
Richard C. Helmstetter, D. Clayton Evans
Abstract: A sole configuration for a golf club head that provides the benefits of a sole configuration incorporating a medial ridge design. The medial ridge divides the sole into a toe and heel section. The sole further comprises a first and a second recess in the toe and heel sections respectively, wherein the first and second recesses are downwardly convex thereby allowing for the center of gravity of the golf club head to be positioned lower than in a golf club head having recesses that are downwardly concave. The first recess has a horizontal concavity that is in an opposite direction from the concavity of the second recess.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 1998
Date of Patent:
December 28, 1999
Assignee:
Callaway Golf Company
Inventors:
Richard C. Helmstetter, D. Clayton Evans