Patents by Inventor David W. Shen

David W. Shen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6122411
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically switching the resolution of an image stored in a memory when the memory can no longer store another image with the present resolution. A processor first determines the amount of available memory in the memory for storing image data. The resolution is then automatically switched from a high resolution to a low resolution when available memory is above a first predetermined level and below a second predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Shen, Lisa D. Holzhauser, Amanda Ropa
  • Patent number: 5387135
    Abstract: A special purpose modular receptacle comprises a generally rectangular housing having an opening which exposes a cavity within the housing. A plurality of electrical contacts are disposed within the cavity of the housing. Terminal ends of the contacts electrically connect to corresponding contacts on a standard modular connector or a modified modular connector inserted into the cavity. The contacts are exposed at a lower rear portion of the housing allowing connection between the contacts and a printed circuit board. Attachment means allow physical and electrical connection of the housing to a printed circuit board. A guiding means may be present as a modular connector insertion aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Shen, Robert A. Howard, Robert A. Riccomini, Steven J. Young, Robert E. L. Cox, Philippe Le Bars, Keiichi Tsukinari
  • Patent number: 5382182
    Abstract: A special purpose modular connector comprising a generally rectangular housing having a central body portion and two extending side arm portions. A plurality of electrical contacts are disposed within the body and arm portions. Slots at a front end of each portion of the housing expose a terminal end of each electrical contact. Openings in the rear portions of the housing allow connection of cables or other types of component wiring to the contacts. A locking tab is formed at the underside of the housing and functions to align and securely connect the special purpose modular connector with a correspondingly modified receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Shen, Robert A. Howard, Robert A. Riccomini, Steven J. Young, Robert E. L. Cox, Philippe Le Bars, Keiichi Tsukinari
  • Patent number: D348452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond W. Riley, David W. Shen, Stephen Peart
  • Patent number: D348453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond W. Riley, David W. Shen, Stephen Peart