Patents Assigned to Insight, Inc.
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Publication number: 20020023107Abstract: A process in a computer system for generating a high level schematic from a project schematic of basic components which comprises scanning the project schematic for a predetermined cell, wherein the cell is made up of a select group of components and their interconnections, and replacing the select group of components on every occurrence that it is found in the project schematic by a cell symbol having input and outputs to generate the high level schematic. The process may also be repeated for other predetermined cells which may be selected from a library or created by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Applicant: Semiconductor Insights Inc.Inventors: Val Gont, Jason Abt, Larry Lam, Alexei Ioudovski
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Publication number: 20020018583Abstract: An editor in a computer system for editing an schematic having a number of pages. The editor may cut a selected portion of the schematic from any one of the schematic pages, paste the cut portion of the schematic onto any one of the schematic pages, and connect nets located on the same schematic page. The editor may search for objects such as signal labels and cells within the schematic netlist as well as other editing functions. Further a navigator is provided for interactively viewing netlist data from a high level schematic where the data includes schematic page numbers, cell names, nets, signal labels and segments. The project viewer software and project schematic netlist data may be contained in a computer-readable medium. The project viewer software controls output schematic images and enables a user to view, trace and search objects throughout the project netlist data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Applicant: Semiconductor Insights Inc.Inventors: Val Gont, Jason Abt, Larry Lam
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Patent number: 6289116Abstract: A method for extracting design information from a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or at least a portion thereof comprising the steps of: (a) imaging at least a portion of one or more IC layers to obtain stored images of said portions of the IC; (b) using manual or automatic registration techniques to mosaic images; (c) using an IC layout package possessing a feature of allowing images to be displayed and moved and polygons to be created to allow the recreation of the IC layout in the form of polygons; (d) exporting or storing of a polygon database in a standard IC layout format; (e) creating a table of transistor connections (netlist); (f) organizing circuit netlist into functional blocks of increasing complexity; and (g) generating a schematic diagram.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1997Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Semiconductor Insights, Inc.Inventors: George Chamberlain, Larry Lam
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Patent number: 6285902Abstract: An image guided surgery system to enable a surgeon to move a surgical tool into a desired position relative to a body part is provided. The system works by accurately superimposing representations of the tool being used in the surgical field over images of the body part such that real-time tool position feedback is provided to the surgeon. The system uses a fluoroscopic x-ray device to generate two-dimensional body part images, a localizing device to determine the poses of surgical tools and the x-ray device, mathematical modeling of the imaging chain of the x-ray device, and a means for displaying the images of the body part superimposed with representations of the surgical tools. A related feature is the use of a digital flat-panel x-ray imager that employs a regular array of sensors to convert incident x-ray energy to a computer readable image, thereby permitting the fluoroscopic x-ray device to be used in any orientation without being affected by distortions due to local magnetic fields.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Surgical Insights, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Kienzle, III, Jon T. Lea
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Patent number: 6236746Abstract: A method for analyzing an integrated circuit (IC). At least a portion of a layer of the IC is scanned using high magnification, to obtain images of the IC. The images are registered to create a mosaicked image. An IC layout database is created in the form of a set of polygons from the mosaicked image, where the step of creating the IC layout database is performed after, or pipelined with, the registering step. The process is repeated for plural IC layers, as necessary. Polygon sets from each layer are vertically registered into alignment with minimal distortion. A netlist or schematic diagram is generated to represent the scanned IC portion based on the registered set(s) of polygons.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1997Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Semiconductor Insights, Inc.Inventors: George Chamberlain, Alexi Ioudovski, John-Scott Thomas, Ghassan Naim
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Patent number: 6222557Abstract: A navigation system and method for viewing a data landscape in an information visualization system employs constraints and positions for the rendering viewpoint which are defined relative to a bounding box enclosing objects within a volume of interest. The bounding box is resized to reflect changes in objects within the volume of interest including the addition or deletion of objects and/or the resizing of objects. The bounding box is also correspondingly repositioned whenever the volume of interest is repositioned. Constraints and/or positions defined relative to the bounding box are updated accordingly and are employed to control the movement and re-orientation of the rendering viewpoint within the volume of interest by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Visual Insights, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Pulley, IV, Philippe F. Bertrand
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Patent number: 6105535Abstract: An ant habitat includes an outer transparent member which is vacuum-formed from a plastic sheet of material to have a through opening with an outer flexible perimeter wall. An inner transparent member having an inner flexible perimeter wall is connected through a flange to the outer transparent member to provide a space between the inner and outer flexible perimeter walls for receiving particulate material that will permit ants to burrow therethrough. The outer transparent member has a retainer lip extending above the inner transparent member to prevent the egress of ants.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Educational Insights, Inc.Inventors: George C. Atamian, Brian A. Mehler
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Patent number: 6070349Abstract: Image display easels are provided with mechanical and optical features that permit them to be used for advertising, marketing, and other such purposes. The easels display multi, 3D, and animated visual effects that can be easily changed as needed by the user while easily achieving the alignment needed for such effects.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1998Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Anthony L. Gelardi, John A. Gelardi
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Patent number: 6070350Abstract: A display and viewing unit, for use with a printed insert card bearing at least one pair of interlaced images and having a reference edge, comprises a base bearing flexible fingers and a cover member having at least one transparent lenticulated section, a seating area for receiving the printed insert card, and an abutment against which the reference edge of the card can be placed. The base and the cover member pivot relative to one another between an open position and a closed position in which the flexible fingers lie adjacent the seating area, and in which the base and the cover member snap fit together to keep them in this closed position. Also, in this closed position, a slot is left between the base and the cover member so that the card can be inserted between them and viewed through the lenticulated section. The display permits cards to be readily inserted and removed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Anthony L. Gelardi, John A. Gelardi
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Patent number: 6026215Abstract: A method for making display products that generate special visual effects with autostereographic, dynamic, alternating, animated, and morphed images used in conjunction with lenticulated arrays for marketing and informational purposes. The special imaging effects, which can be integrated with discrete lenticulated container structures for data storage media and other contents, are achieved by digitally sampling and formatting source images with resampling procedures and then generating a merged image file that serves as the digital input for color printers or digital printing presses. The sampled images are printed on substrates along with registration lines or on preperforated stock preformatted for use with a corresponding lenticulated component. Afterwards, the images are separated from the substrate by either cutting them from the substrate using the printed registration lines as guides or breaking them out along the preperforated lines.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1997Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Daniel J. Braunstein
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Patent number: 6010292Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information about the contents of the box when looking at one of its surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Compliant inserts preferably provide the information content of the various views and are adapted for use with industry automated insert machinery while being self aligning with the lenticulated panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Anthony L. Gelardi, John A. Gelardi
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Patent number: 5941382Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information when looking at one of the box's surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Printed informational inserts are provided with interlaced images and reference surfaces for alignment purposes which is achieved either with control of fit or via resiliently flexible arrangements for urging the inserts into positions of proper alignment.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Anthony L. Gelardi, John A. Gelardi
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Patent number: 5850913Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information about the contents of the box when looking at one of its surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Compliant inserts preferably provide the information content of the various views and are adapted for use with industry automated insert machinery while being self aligning with the lenticulated panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1996Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Anthony L. Gelardi, John A. Gelardi
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Patent number: 5842871Abstract: The present invention is an electronic teaching system containing two principal components: a projection frame and a hand-held remote unit. The projection frame mediates the electronic test and holds a transparency on an overhead projector so that the transparency may be projected for an entire class to view. Typically the transparency features a series of questions and possible answers to the questions. The projection frame asks the questions and displays the results of the testing process. In a preferred embodiment the projection frame bears a series of pointers, one for each question. When a given question is asked, the corresponding pointer becomes illuminated. Students participate in the test by matching the correct answer to the appropriate question. The students use the second component of the present invention, the hand-held remote unit which bears a keyboard, to answer the question currently being asked by the projection frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1995Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Educational Insights, Inc.Inventors: Jay Cutler, Stanley Cutler, Brian Mehler, Alton B. Otis, Jr.
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Patent number: 5833068Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information about the contents of the box when looking at one of its surfaces from different angular perspectives. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. These arrangements enhance the possibilities for displaying more and different kinds of information on a given box surface area compared with conventional approaches, and as such, enhance the prospects for increasing initial and multiple sales of CD products.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Fantone
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Patent number: 5823344Abstract: Optical, printing, and fabrication arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as video and audio tape cassettes or compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information when looking at one of the box's surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Printed informational inserts or box surfaces are provided with interlaced images and reference surfaces for alignment purposes which is achieved either with control of fit or via resiliently flexible arrangements for urging the images and optics into positions of proper alignment.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Anthony L. Gelardi, John A. Gelardi
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Patent number: 5782347Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information when looking at one of the box's surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Printed informational inserts are provided with interlaced images and reference surfaces for alignment purposes which is achieved either with control of fit or via resiliently flexible arrangements for urging the inserts into positions of proper alignment.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1995Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, Anthony L. Gelardi, John A. Gelardi
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Patent number: 5769227Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, are presented with different information when looking at a box's surfaces from different azimuthal and elevational angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Lenticulated panels carrying arrays of lenslets are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Printed informational inserts are provided as printed inserts with interlaced images and reference surfaces for alignment, which is achieved either with control of fit or via resiliently flexible arrangements for urging the inserts into positions of proper alignment.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Insight, Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Fantone
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Patent number: 5769865Abstract: In a procedure for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, the carpal ligament is spread by use of a cutting device passing through the interior of a cannula inserted into the carpal tunnel through an incision in the patient's wrist, the cannula containing an inflatable balloon at its distal end to secure the position of the cutting device against the carpal ligament, and the cutting device comprising a blade whose position is remotely controlled from the proximal end of the device. Other features of the procedure are the use of a blunt-tipped hypodermic needle and exchange wire to establish a path to the site under the carpal ligament, an endoscope or other visualization device to be inserted through the cannula with the cutting device, and a removable sheath over the cannula to contain the inflatable balloon until inflation is desired.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1997Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Surgical Insight, Inc.Inventors: Jim Kermode, David Kermode, Mark Clifford, Wade Keller
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Patent number: D412017Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Educational Insights, Inc.Inventors: Stephen C. Sramek, Damon R. Saddler