Abstract: A grinding assembly for shaping work pieces that includes one or more grind spindles. Each of the grind spindles include two independent grinding wheels driven by a single spindle drive. The grind spindles translate horizontally to perform both edge and face grinding with a single grind spindle. A non-contact position sensor in a work spindle measures work spindle displacement during grinding and provides feedback to the grind spindle to regulate the force imparted on the work piece by the grind spindle. In variations, an abrasive wheel disposed radially with respect to an axis of spindle rotation is utilized to perform edge grinding of the work piece. In other variations cleaning, polishing and grinding are carried out in a single grinding assembly. In yet other variations, a wheel dressing apparatus is utilized to dress the wheel when one or more forces to maintain productivity of the grind wheel exceed a threhold.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing data using two-dimensional arrays mapped to memory locations.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing and retrieving data in parallel but in different orders. In one implementation, data for pixels is stored according to a checkerboard pattern, alternately between two memory devices, forming a checkerboard buffer. In one implementation, a checkerboard buffer includes: a data source, providing data in a first order; a data destination, receiving data in a second order; at least two memory devices, each memory device having a plurality of memory locations, where data is stored in parallel to the memory devices and retrieved in parallel from the memory devices; a first data switch connected to the data source and each of the memory devices, where the first data switch controls which data is stored to which memory device; and a second data switch connected to the data destination and each of the memory devices, where the second data switch controls providing data to the data destination according to the second order.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for adjusting the geometry of buffer pages.

Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention includes a landing gear for an airplane comprising a plurality of connectors coupled to the airplane; a first support member coupled to at least one of the plurality of connectors; a second support member pivotally coupled to the first support member; a third support member pivotally coupled to the second support member; a wheel coupled to the third support member; a bell crank coupled to the third support member; and a link system coupled to the bell crank; wherein the third support member folds back upon the second support member and moves aft upon retraction of the landing gear into the airplane.

Abstract: A single horizontal scan range CRT monitor that includes a receiver for receiving display signals in a digital format from an external source, the initial display signals having one of a plurality of input resolutions, and a converter connected to the receiver and supplied with the initial display signals for detecting the input resolution of the initial display signals and converting the initial display signals to digital output signals having an output resolution selected from a plurality of different output resolutions matched to the detected input resolution of the initial display signals, and wherein all of the plurality of output resolutions have a same horizontal resolution and all of the digital output signals have a same horizontal frequency.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing and retrieving data in parallel but in different orders. In one implementation, data for pixels for one frame is stored according to a checkerboard pattern, alternately between two memory devices, forming a checkerboard buffer. While data is being stored, data for pixels from another frame is retrieved from another two memory devices. The banks of devices alternate between storing and retrieving with each frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a surface mountable light emitting device in which the lead frame is exposed over a substantial portion of the underside of the device so as to allow greater thermal conductivity to any device on which it may be mounted. The LED provides the lens and a molded body to encapsulate the lead frame and an electrical contact in a single molding step while the lead frames and further contacts are arranged in a suitable array. The lens couples the luminous output of a light-emitting diode (LED) to a predominantly spherical pattern comprises a transfer section that receives the LED's light within it and an ejector atop it that receives light from the transfer section and spreads it spherically. Applications may include, but are not limited to, household light bulbs and car headlights.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing and retrieving data in parallel but in different orders. In one implementation, data for pixels is stored according to a checkerboard pattern, alternately between two memory devices, forming a checkerboard buffer.

Abstract: An oscillator having a modulation function capable of controlling a frequency by adding a signal to a control signal and a PLL circuit using the same, wherein the oscillator forms a ring comprised of a plurality of cascade connected delay stages controlled in delay value by an inverter or a buffer and a control signal and forming a closed loop by an inverted phase and comprises a modulation function modulating an oscillation frequency by adding a modulation signal to the control signal in a part of the plurality of delay stages.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing data using two-dimensional arrays mapped to memory locations.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for statistically analyzing collected data and providing training for the collection of the data. In one embodiment, the system and method are configured to collect data about a plurality of objects and determine a measure of agreement between the collected data and a benchmark. Based on the measure of agreement reliability and a variance of the collected data are determined relative to the benchmark. In training a plurality of raters are instructed to rate at least one of a plurality of objects such that each rater collects data that rates at least one of the objects. A measure of agreement of the data collected by a rater is determined relative to the benchmark, and reliability and variance of the data collected are determined, which are used to evaluate the rater.

Abstract: An electron emitting structure, for example, for use as a cathode plate of a field emission display (FED). The structure comprises a substrate, base electrodes formed on the substrate and gate electrodes crossing over the base electrodes. An insulating material is formed on the substrate and the base electrodes that separates the gate electrodes from the base electrodes, the gate electrodes formed on the insulating material. And an electron emitting material is deposited on active regions of the base electrodes, each active region defined as a portion of each base electrode between a respective pair of gate electrodes. In one implementation, the FED produces a substantially uniform electric field in the active region in order to produce a substantially straight electron emission little dispersion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing data using two-dimensional arrays mapped to memory locations.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in conversion of bidirectional signals are provide. Some embodiments, use dual-value up/down counters chained together to alter the ratio of input to output signals between N and N+1 such that an averaged output is a non-integral multiple of the input. The maximum value for each counter can be N or N+1 according to the next counter. An output signal is asserted when the maximum value is reached, and a count signal is output on the next up count, resetting the counter to zero. An output signal is asserted when the counter equals zero, and a count signal is output on the next down count, setting the counter to the currently selected maximum value. Direction signal is common to counters, and count output is count input of the next counter. Output count of first counter is final circuit count output.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing and retrieving data in parallel but in different orders, using three or more memory devices. In one implementation, data for pixels is stored according to a checkered pattern, sequentially among memory devices, forming a checkerboard buffer. In one implementation, a checkerboard buffer includes: a data source, providing data in a first order; a data destination, receiving data in a second order; at least three memory devices each having memory locations, where data is stored in parallel to and retrieved in parallel from the memory devices; a first data switch connected to the data source and each of the memory devices, the first data switch controls which data is stored to which memory device; and a second data switch connected to the data destination and each of the memory devices, the second data switch controls providing data to the data destination according to the second order.

Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for delayed synchronization of an event on a plurality of client apparatuses. First, a plurality of client apparatuses are connected via a network and an event is stored in memory on the client apparatuses. The event is then simultaneously played back on the client apparatuses utilizing the network. During the simultaneous playback, a request may be received from one of the client apparatuses for that particular client to be included in the synchronized event. In response to the request, information is transmitted to the requesting client apparatus utilizing the network. This information is adapted for identifying a location in the memory where the event is currently being played back on the remaining client apparatuses. This allows the simultaneous playback of the event on the requesting client apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implementing a pixel page system providing pixel pages using combined addressing. In alternative implementations, the system stores and retrieves data other than pixel data.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implementing a pixel page system providing pixel pages optimized for use with a GLV (grating light valve). In one implementation, a system includes: a data source, providing pixel data for pixels in a first order, each pixel in a frame having rows and columns of pixels; a data destination, receiving pixel data for pixels in a second order; at least one memory device including memory pages having memory locations; pixel data for each pixel corresponds to an entry in a pixel page, each pixel page having rows and columns and including pixels, the pixel pages optimized for use with a GLV. Pixel data is stored to memory in the first order and retrieved in the second order. And each memory page stores pixel data in multiple locations according to the first order and stores pixel data in multiple locations according to the second order.

Abstract: Described are methods for entering and editing data strings that are inputted into cellular telephones having a screen. In one method, all basic Hangul consonants and some of the compound Hangul consonants are included in a candidate consonant list and all basic Hangul vowels and some of the compound vowels are included in a candidate vowel list. The candidate consonant and vowel lists are alternatively displayed on a component display region (906) located on the screen. For form a Korean character, a user can select consonant(s) and vowel from the candidate consonant and vowel lists. To form a compound Hangul component that is not included in either the candidate consonant list or the candidate vowel list, the user selects a basic Hangul component as a first part of the compound Hangul component from either the candidate consonant list or the candidate vowel list.