Patents Assigned to Agilent Technologies
  • Circuit assembly with conical inductor
    Patent number: 7518463
    Abstract: A circuit assembly has a conical inductor disposed in a slot formed in a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Uriel C. Fojas
  • Vector network analysis system and method using offset stimulus signals
    Patent number: 7518353
    Abstract: A vector network analysis system and a method of measuring use offset stimulus signals to stimulate a balanced device under test (DUT) to determine performance parameters. The system includes an offset stimulus source that provides a plurality of stimulus signals and a vector network analyzer. At least one stimulus signal is offset from another stimulus signal of the plurality in one or both of frequency and time-varying phase. The offset stimulus source includes a first signal source and a second signal source that respectively provides the offset stimulus signals. The method of measuring includes generating the offset stimulus signals and applying the offset stimulus signals to a balanced port of the DUT to stimulate the DUT. The performance parameters are determined from measurements of the offset stimulus signals and one or more response signals from the stimulated DUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Tanbakuchi, Wing J. Mar
  • Method of switching between multiple call signaling protocol stacks in a voice quality tester and apparatus using same
    Patent number: 7519002
    Abstract: A system and method to test voice quality over a call path on a packet based network. A call signaling path is established between a first voice quality tester (VQT) and a second VQT. The call signaling path includes one among multiple call signaling stacks, each operating according to a particular call signaling protocol. By using a graphical user interface (GUI), a user can select the call signaling stack to be used, and change between call signaling stacks in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Quan, Samuel M. Bauer
  • Seal having low friction non-stick surface layer
    Patent number: 7517395
    Abstract: An inlet assembly for introducing a sample into a carrier gas stream for gas chromatography is disclosed including a housing having a bore that receives a liner. A sealing member having a core with a surface layer is positioned within the bore in sealing engagement with the bore and the liner. The surface layer of the sealing member has a lower adhesion to the housing than the core. The surface layer facilitates removal of the sealing member and the liner from the bore. A method of replacing an existing liner in an inlet assembly for chromatography is also disclosed. The method includes providing a liner with a sealing member having a core with a surface layer having a lower adhesion to the housing than the core, removing the existing liner from the bore and inserting a new liner with a new sealing member into the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Logan
  • Systems, methods and computer readable media for performing a domain-specific metasearch, and visualizing search results therefrom
    Patent number: 7519605
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable media for performing a domain-specific metasearch, and obtaining search results therefrom. A metasearch engine capable of accessing generic, web-based search engines and domain-relevant search engines is provided to receive one or more queries inputted by a user, and to search for documents on at least one the generic, web-based search engines and domain-relevant search engines which are relevant to the queries. Raw data search results are fetched in the form of text documents. Relevant data including semantic information are extracted from the raw data search results, and converted to a local format. The relevant data having been converted to the local format may be visualized as a network visualization. Additionally or alternatively, the raw data search results may be ranked and/or filtered based on the linking of the relevant data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Aditya Vailaya, Allan J. Kuchinsky, Robert H. Kincaid
  • Systems and methods for removing noise from spectral data
    Patent number: 7519514
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing noise in spectral data. A noise burst level is defined. If a spectral point has an intensity greater than the burst level (a burst point), points neighboring the burst point are examined. If a function of these neighboring points indicates that the burst point is a discrete event, then the abundance level of the burst point is altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Keith Roushall
  • Testing device and method for providing receiver overload protection during transceiver testing
    Patent number: 7519112
    Abstract: A testing device for testing transceivers includes a transmitter operable in a first state to transmit signals, a receiver operable in a second state to receive signals and a power coupler coupling the transmitter to the receiver. The testing device further includes an overload protection device operably coupled between the power coupler and the receiver to reduce or maintain the signal strength of a received signal at the receiver based on a control signal. A controller determines a current state of the received signal and generates the control signal based on the current state of the received signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Herbert Ives, George Stennis Moore
  • System and method for autonomous interaction among neighboring sensors in a network of sensors
    Patent number: 7518499
    Abstract: Sensors in a network each have a geographical location and they each periodically broadcast this information to all the sensors in the network. Each receiving sensors then builds a list of sensors (neighbor list) that are closest to that sensor by computing the distance between itself and the other sensors. This list can then be used along with a decision algorithm to decide whether that sensor should act or perform a command when it receives a message from other sensors. In one embodiment, a sensor can use the neighbor list to command a specific other sensor(s) to perform a specific function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon K. Werenka
  • Node Extender for In-Circuit Test Systems
    Publication number: 20090091342
    Abstract: A node extender adaptor to enable existing in-circuit test systems to qualify printed circuit boards with a node count larger than the number of channels available on the in-circuit tester. The node extender adaptor routes signal channels within the in-circuit test platform to a probe from multiple probes in a test fixture. The probes connect to nets on a PCB undergoing qualification tests. The node extender adaptor sits atop test resources. A custom made test fixture attached onto the node extender adaptor. The node extender adaptor comprises multiple channel router line cards. Switches on the channel router line cards facilitate the switching of channels to one of the multiple probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis L. Dyer, Dayton Norrgard, Eddie L. Williamson
  • EVENT TIMING ANALYZER FOR A SYSTEM OF INSTRUMENTS AND METHOD OF ANALYZING EVENT TIMING IN A SYSTEM OF INTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20090089623
    Abstract: An arrangement and method for analyzing the timing of events in a test system including a device under test and a plurality of test instruments connected together by one or more communication connections: time-stamps events in a test routine executed by the test instruments under control of a test program to generate time-stamped event data; communicates the time-stamped event data to a central processor; and processes the time-stamped data to output information about the timing of the events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC
    Inventors: Michael J. Neering, Stanley T. Jefferson, Jefferson B. Burch
  • TRIGGER EVENT DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20090082982
    Abstract: A method of detecting a trigger event comprises receiving an input signal for analysis. The received input signal is used to generating first data corresponding to energy of a frequency content of the input signal as the input signal changes with time. At least part of the first data is then compared with second data, the second data corresponding to a predetermined time-varying spectrum indicative of the trigger event. A trigger signal is then generated in response to a change in a state of match between the at least part of first and the second data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Peter Cain
  • CHROMATOGRAPHIC STATIONARY PHASES
    Publication number: 20090078633
    Abstract: A chromatographic stationary phase for use in reversed-phase chromatography. A process for producing a chromatographic stationary phase for use in reversed-phase chromatography, chromatographic stationary phases prepared according to the methods of the current invention, and liquid chromatography columns, which include the stationary phases, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wu Chen, Alan D. Broske
  • Center Conductor to Integrated Circuit for High Frequency Applications
    Publication number: 20090079042
    Abstract: A microcircuit has a node thereon. A center conductor is electrically connected to the node and the center conductor has a length to minimum radius ratio of at least 50. A method of for providing electrical interconnections in a microcircuit, comprises the steps of depositing conductive bumps on the microcircuit; and aligning and bonding a center conductor to the conductive bumps, the center conductor having a first end and a second end, and the center conductor having a length to minimum radius ratio of at least 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jim Clatterbaugh, Hassan Tanbakuchi, Matthew R. Richter, Michael B. Whitener
  • METHOD AND TESTER FOR VERIFYING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INTEGRITY OF A COMPONENT TO A SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20090079440
    Abstract: A method for verifying the integrity of the electrical connection between at least one signal path of a substrate and at least one respective contact of a component mounted on the substrate is disclosed. The method includes generating a step signal on one of the at least one signal path connected to a respective contact, and capturing a capacitively coupled signal due to the step signal at the contact. The method further includes determining the integrity of the electrical connection from a characteristic of the capacitively coupled signal or a response signal obtained from the capacitively coupled signal. A tester in which the method is implemented is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Eddie L Williamson, Tak Yee Kwan
  • Connector for analytical devices
    Patent number: 7507336
    Abstract: A connector element for use with analytical devices is provided. The connector element includes a cavity for receiving a sealing member, and an access element for providing access to the sealing member when disposed in the cavity, e.g., for dislodging the sealing member from the connector element. Also provided are analytical devices that include the connector element, as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Quimby, Wesley M. Norman
  • Mass spectrometer multipole device
    Patent number: 7507955
    Abstract: The invention provides a multipole device for a mass spectrometer system. In general, the multipole device contains a plurality of conductive rods each comprising a conductive layer, a resistive layer, and an insulative layer between the conductive and resistive layers. The invention finds use in a variety of applications, including ion transport, ion fragmentation and ion mass filtration. Accordingly, the invention may be employed in a variety of mass spectrometer systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Crawford, James L. Bertsch
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVED RADIO LINK PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20090073042
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for operating a mobile device comprising a navigation receiver and a communication terminal. The method comprises the steps of obtaining by means of the navigation receiver information indicative of the reception conditions, deriving from the information indicative of the reception conditions assistance data information for controlling operation of the communication terminal, operating the communication terminal exploiting the assistance data information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Wouter De Win
  • CONFIGURING A PHYSICAL CONDITION AT A SOURCE TO OBTAIN A DESIRED PHYSICAL CONDITION AT DESTINATION
    Publication number: 20090076631
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining an operation mode of a device, wherein the device is capable of adjusting a physical condition at a source position to correspondingly influence a physical condition at a destination position, the apparatus comprising a determining unit adapted for determining the operation mode by defining a time dependency of the physical condition at the source position so that a target time-dependency of the physical condition is obtained for the destination position, the target time-dependency representing a resultant variation of the physical condition over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Klaus WITT, Herbert Anderer, Alwin Ritzmann, Dominik Ruf
  • System and method for enabling balanced resource utilization
    Patent number: 7505419
    Abstract: A system and method to enable balanced resource utilization during testing of a wireless communications network. The system and method determines the properties, including the status, for resources, and stores the properties for later comparison. Utilization information is calculated from the properties and provided to the user based on criteria from user-specified resource filters. Balanced resource utilization is enabled based on the utilization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Janes
  • Biopolymeric array scanning devices that focus on the far side of an array and methods for using the same
    Patent number: 7504072
    Abstract: Array scanning methods that focus on the far side and devices configured for use in the same are provided. In reading arrays according to the subject methods, an array is placed in a reading position of a scanning device so that the nominal focal plane of the scanning device is present within the array substrate at a predetermined fixed substrate thickness fraction distance from the far-side of the array, and the array is then read by the device. As such, the subject scanner devices of the present invention are configured to hold an array substrate in a reading position of the device in which the device's nominal focal plane is present within the array substrate. The subject methods and devices find use in a variety of different applications, including both genomic and proteomic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas N. Dorsel