Abstract: A speech recognition system operating on a computer system, which uses a single speech recognizer for all of the currently running application programs and provides a way of efficiently determining the proper destination application program for recognized speech. The speech recognizer uses a language model formed from the merging of the language models from two or more application programs. The merged language model includes data values indicating which application program's language model was the source of the language model elements so that when those elements are recognized, recognition results can be directed to that application program.

Abstract: A method for creating and organizing aliases for flies stored on a computer system in which the stored files are searched according to defined search criteria. For files meeting the search criteria, aliases to the files are created, and the aliases are organized together in a display window for presenting the results of the search to the computer user. The computer continues to perform these searching and organizing functions as the computer is used, so that the information presented is current and up-to-date.

Abstract: From a matrix of elements representing an image, coordinates of each end of lines in a parallel array are generated. The lines in the array join adjacent elements in the same binary state. The coordinates are communicated to a vector graphics device which draws the array of parallel lines to form a graphic representation of the image.

Abstract: Circuit arrangements and methods are disclosed for providing trickle voltages and currents when a main power supply is unavailable or, alternatively, for providing auxiliary power. In one embodiment, a trickle power supply consists of a bilaterally conducting semiconductor diode device such as a SIDAC receiving an unregulated DC input voltage through a resistor. The SIDAC is contemplated to have a specified breakover voltage V.sub.bo and current carrying capability chosen according to designer preference. A first capacitor is coupled between the SIDAC and a primary side of a step-down pulse transformer providing a specified reduction in voltage from a secondary side relative to the voltage applied to the primary side. The resistor, the first capacitor, and the SIDAC together form a modified RC resonant circuit oscillation characteristic. When the unregulated DC input voltage is applied, the first capacitor will charge up to the breakover voltage V.sub.

Abstract: A method of extended file access that allows a program running on a computer to access file types, beyond the "standard" file types whose formats have been pre-defined to the operating system, by placing the extended file data in a range of addresses outside the range of addresses of the recorded file data. The extended file data is accessed by positioning a file pointer to a location in the extended range of addresses, and accessing the extended file data at the location of the file pointer. A further embodiment includes preventing further access until the file pointer is repositioned. In this way, extended file data, such as additional characteristics of the file, can be accessed, though these characteristics are not specifically known to the operating system.

Abstract: A method for automatically composing a telephone dialing string for a telecommunication device having a processor, storage, and a connection to an external telephone system, by storing configuration information for a current location of the telecommunication device in fields for local country code and local area code; by storing configuration information for dialing prefixes for a current external telephone system connected to the telecommunication device in fields for a prefix for a local call, prefix for a long distance call, and prefix for an international call; and by storing a desired telephone number in fields for a desired country code, a desired area code, and a desired telephone number.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for connecting a mobile computer to a computer network by using an address server. The mobile computer connects itself to a network and requests an address server to represent it on the network. The address server accepts packets intended for the mobile computer and redirects them to the current actual address of the mobile computer. As the mobile computer moves, it reports its new actual address to the address server, so that packets intended for the mobile computer can be redirected to the new actual address.

Abstract: A method for 5-bit chunk encoding of bit serial data by a data processor handling data in 8-bit byte segments, the method comprising the steps of:setting a bit shift counter (bsc) to zero;receiving data from the bit serial data to be stored into 8-bit bytes, such that at least two 8-bit bytes are available, the bit serial data stored in the 8-bit bytes from the most-significant bit to least significant bit;shifting left the data in the first byte, by the value of the bsc;encoding the data contained in the first two bytes in two 5-bit chunks;incrementing the bsc by an increment of 2, and if the bsc is then equal to 8, resetting it to zero;offsetting the data to the next whole byte boundary of the 8-bit byte data, dropping already processed bytes; andso long as there is data, repeating the steps of receiving, shifting, incrementing, and offsetting.

Abstract: This invention provides a thin, light assembly for a LCD, light guide and circuitry by using an internal frame with a central opening, above which is mounted a LCD and below which is mounted a light guide for directing light through the opening into the display. To one side of the light guide is mounted a light bulb for introducing light into the light guide. The internal frame also supports mounting of circuitry adjacent and coupled to the LCD.

Abstract: A temperature compensated ECL gate (20) with each gate circuit resistance formed by a pair of opposite polarity temperature coefficient resistors. A first gate transistor element (Q1) and a second gate transistor element (Q2) coupled at a common emitter coupling (12) provide alternative collector current paths from high potential (V.sub.cc) through a first gate transistor collector path with collector resistance (R11,R12) and a gate transistor collector path with collector resistance (R21,R22). A current source transistor element (Q3) is coupled between the common emitter coupling (12) of the gate transistor elements and low potential (V.sub.EE) through current source resistance (R31,R32). The resistances of the ECL gate each include a positive temperature coefficient silicon first resistor (R11,R21,R31) and a negative temperature coefficient low capacitance polysilicon second resistor coupled (R12,R22,R32) in series.

Abstract: An improved process for fabricating modified isoplanar integrated circuits with enhanced density incorporates a number of interactive and co-acting process steps. First, oxide isolation of epitaxial islands is effected in a two step process, forming a thin thermally grown oxide layer (32), over the surfaces of shallow trenches and then filling the shallow trenches with deposited low temperature oxide (34). Second, an enhanced single polycrystalline or polysilicon layer process uses a blanket implant, eliminates certain masking and etching steps, and defines the polycrystalline layer. Third, a new method and structure is provided for dielectrically isolating and separating contact locations on different surface levels of the integrated circuit structure adjacent to step locations between the surface levels. Finally, a new method constitutes all of the electrical contact locations for the elements of the integrated circuit structure at the same substantially isoplanar level.

Abstract: An improved integrated circuit die with multiple circuits on the same substrate of semiconductor material is formed with circuit elements of the multiple circuits grouped respectively into at least first and second circuit areas or sections of the die. The first and second circuit sections of the die are separated and spaced from each other by a moat or separating boundary line. The separating boundary line is formed using appropriate mask lines on the fabrication masks. The separating boundary line is composed of the substrate semiconductor material between the circuit sections. The separating boundary line is formed without implanting buried collector layers or channel stop regions in the substrate semiconductor material of the boundary line width and depth. Relatively high resistive substrate isolation of the circuit sections of the die reduces feed through coupling of AC signal between circuit elements of the respective circuit sections.