Howard, OR
Brett T. Howard, Eugene, OR US
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20130327830 | BIOPTIC DATA READER WITH SPLIT VERTICAL WINDOWS AND SPEAKER - A data reading system including a lower base section with a generally horizontal surface and a vertical section extending perpendicularly from the lower housing section. The vertical section includes a front face with a first scan window through which a data reader is operable to read encoded data on an item. The data reading system further includes a speaker system having a speaker grille laterally spaced apart from the first scan window on the front face of the vertical section. The speaker system may emit a sound or other message to confirm that the encoded data was (or was not) properly captured by the data reader. The data reading system may further include a second scan window on the front face of the vertical section. In such instances, the speaker grille may be positioned between the scan windows on the front face of the vertical section. | 12-12-2013 |
20150069123 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIMING AND CALIBRATING A DATA READER - A data reading system including one or more imagers and a lower main housing structure with a horizontal surface and a horizontal window, across which items to be read are passed. At least one or more of the imagers in the data reading system is a part of a top-down data reader having a generally downwardly-facing field of view projecting through a scan window and onto the horizontal surface and the horizontal window. The top-down data reader may be freely repositioned at a range of height positions and angular configurations for processing items of various dimensions. The data reading system may further include a calibration system for assisting in adjusting the field of view of the top-down data reader to ensure proper aim and focus of the top-down data reader after adjustment. | 03-12-2015 |
Brett Thomas Howard, Eugene, OR US
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20130327831 | DYNAMIC IMAGER SWITCHING - An data reader is disclosed that includes an imager switch that couples a plurality of imagers to a single imager interface of a processor. The imager switch includes a plurality of imager interfaces to couple to a plurality of imagers, a processor interface to couple to an imager interface of a processing device, switching logic, and detection logic. The switching logic receives input from the plurality of imager interfaces and forwards data received at a presently selected imager interface to the processor interface. The detection logic detects that a desired set of image data (e.g., a complete image frame or a portion of an image frame) is received at the presently selected imager interface and automatically, dynamically, and/or intelligently changes the presently selected imager interface of the image data switching logic from a first imager interface to a second imager interface. | 12-12-2013 |
Chad E. Howard, Hillsboro, OR US
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20130020743 | THERMOFORMING SHEET LOADING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of manufacturing an article includes simultaneously holding, with a vacuum device, a first object and a second object that are overlapped and abutted against each other. The method also includes simultaneously transporting the first and second objects relative to a machine. Still further, the method includes attaching the first and second objects together with the machine. | 01-24-2013 |
20140252689 | Thermoforming Sheet Loading Apparatus And Method - A thermoforming system includes a vacuum device operable to simultaneously hold a first object and a second object that are overlapped and abutted against each other. The system also includes a thermoforming machine that simultaneously receives the first object and the second object from the vacuum device. The thermoforming machine is further configured to heat the first and second objects. The thermoforming machine is further configured to attach the first and second objects together. Moreover, the thermoforming machine is configured to form the first and second objects into a thermoformed article. | 09-11-2014 |
James E. Howard, Portland, OR US
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20090041459 | Optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect methodology - Methods are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array. | 02-12-2009 |
20100003029 | Optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect methodology - Methods are described for an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect. A method includes operating an optical fan-out and broadcast interconnect including: fanning-out an optical signal from an optical signal emitter, of one of a plurality of nodes, with a diverging element of one of a plurality of optics; and broadcasting the optical signal to one of a plurality of receivers of all of the plurality of nodes with a light collecting and focusing element of all of the plurality of optics, wherein the plurality of optics are positioned to define an optics array, the plurality of receivers are positioned to define a receiver array that corresponds to the optics array and the plurality of nodes are positioned to define a node array that substantially corresponds to the receiver array and the optics array. | 01-07-2010 |
Jay L. Howard, Eugene, OR US
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20080296922 | Vehicles with retractable portions - An extendible secondary living space for a vehicle. The extendible living space may move from a retracted position in which it is substantially integrated within or in close proximity to a primary living space of the vehicle, to an extended position in which it provides an open-air porch or balcony accessible from the primary living space. The extendible living space may be extended from any wall of the vehicle, such as a side wall or rear wall, and may be particularly well suited for use in motorized recreational vehicles. | 12-04-2008 |
John S. Howard, Portland, OR US
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20100169516 | SPLIT TRANSACTION PROTOCOL FOR A BUS SYSTEM - A method of and apparatus for communicating between a host and an agent. The method includes the step of performing a first transaction between a host controller and a hub. The hub is operable to perform a single transaction with an agent based on the first transaction. The method then includes the step of performing a second transaction between the host controller and the hub. The second transaction is based on the single transaction. | 07-01-2010 |
20100205328 | ENHANCEMENTS TO UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) SUSPEND AND RESUME OPERATIONS - Some embodiments of the invention include apparatus, systems, and methods to perform universal serial bus (USB) suspend and resume operations based on active communication between USB devices to improve power management. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-12-2010 |
20110090831 | POWER CONSERVATION FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE - A technique includes in response to a message identifying whether a second wireless device is one of a first set of wireless devices targeted for communication during a time interval, selectively reducing power in the second wireless device during the time interval. | 04-21-2011 |
20110099308 | SPLIT TRANSACTION PROTOCOL FOR A BUS SYSTEM - A method of and apparatus for communicating between a host and an agent. The method includes the step of performing a first transaction between a host controller and a hub. The hub is operable to perform a single transaction with an agent based on the first transaction. The method then includes the step of performing a second transaction between the host controller and the hub. The second transaction is based on the single transaction. | 04-28-2011 |
20140281073 | SPLIT TRANSACTION PROTOCOL FOR A BUS SYSTEM - A method of and apparatus for communicating between a host and an agent. The method includes the step of performing a first transaction between a host controller and a hub. The hub is operable to perform a single transaction with an agent based on the first transaction. The method then includes the step of performing a second transaction between the host controller and the hub. The second transaction is based on the single transaction. | 09-18-2014 |
20150015725 | SPLIT TRANSACTION PROTOCOL FOR A BUS SYSTEM - A method of and apparatus for communicating between a host and an agent. The method includes the step of performing a first transaction between a host controller and a hub. The hub is operable to perform a single transaction with an agent based on the first transaction. The method then includes the step of performing a second transaction between the host controller and the hub. The second transaction is based on the single transaction. | 01-15-2015 |
John S. Howard, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140047141 | BUFFER-RELATED USB COMMUNICATION - According to various embodiments, apparatuses and methods to communicate buffer allocation information are presented. The disclosed apparatuses and methods may include transmitting a buffer message by a wireless USB device to a wireless USB host, which may indicate an available storage space in a buffer of the USB device to store data from the USB host. The buffer message may be transmitted independent of whether or not the USB device has received a request message (e.g., from the USB host) for information relating the available storage space in the buffer. Additionally, the buffer message may be transmitted independent of any data exchange mechanism between the USB host and the USB device. The USB device may receive a data packet from the USB host, and transmit a data packet acknowledgement message including data packet status information, and information regarding the available storage space in the buffer. | 02-13-2014 |
20140092112 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING VISUAL INFORMATION - An apparatus for processing visual information includes a controller to control display of information in an application window based on first visual information stored in a buffer and second visual information received from one or more sources. The controller outputs the first visual information for display in a first area of the application window and outputs the second visual information for simultaneous display in a second area of the application window. The first visual information is visual information that does not change between a first time and a second time, and the second visual information is visual information that changes between the first time and the second time. The controller may be different from a central processing unit of a host device. | 04-03-2014 |
Michael C. Howard, Hillsboro, OR US
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20130328268 | FIREARM TARGET - A firearm target assembly includes a mounting base, upright support and forwardly tilted target surface. The target surface has a plurality of target zones or openings which are covered on the backside by hingedly or pivotally connected target plates that pivot between open and closed positions when struck by a round of ammunition. Each pivotally connected target plate pivots between one position in which it covers the target opening and may be struck by a round of ammunition and a second position in which it becomes a visible target outside the periphery of the main target surface. | 12-12-2013 |
Pamela Marguerite Howard, Gresham, OR US
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20110022507 | MORTGAGE LOAN HAVING EXERCISABLE OPTION - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for providing, processing, and/or servicing a mortgage loan having one or more exercisable options. For example, in some embodiments, a method is provided that includes storing, in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, one or more terms of an exercisable option, where the option is incorporated into a mortgage loan, where the mortgage loan includes a fixed interest rate, and where the option includes an interest rate modification feature, such that exercising the option results in the value of the fixed interest rate being modified from a first value to a second value. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022512 | MODIFIABLE MORTGAGE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for providing, processing, and/or servicing a mortgage loan having one or more exercisable options. For example, in some embodiments, a method is provided that includes storing, in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, one or more terms of an exercisable option, where the option is incorporated into a mortgage loan, where exercising the option results in one or more terms of the mortgage loan being modified, and where one or more terms of the option are based at least partially on a non-mortgage relationship between a borrower associated with the mortgage loan and a lender associated with the mortgage loan. | 01-27-2011 |
Peter Guy Howard, Junction City, OR US
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20100292581 | Dynamic Calibration of an Optical Spectrometer - A dynamically calibrating optical spectrometer and method for dynamically calibrating the optical spectrometer are provided. The optical spectrometer may include a band-pass device and a device that scans, such that a scan window can be widened, and the edges of the band-pass device can be used to calibrate out drifts in the system. The optical spectrometer may be for acquiring and analyzing a spectroscopic sample of an analyte from a sampling region of the tissue of a person. The optical spectrometer includes a tunable source of electromagnetic radiation, a probe for delivering the electromagnetic radiation to the tissue at the sampling region and obtaining a diffuse reflectance signal from the tissue at the sampling region, a spectroscopic detector for analyzing the diffuse reflectance signal for presence of the analyte, and a wavelength calibration detector for calibrating the tunable source of electromagnetic radiation to a desired wavelength. | 11-18-2010 |
P. Guy Howard, Junction City, OR US
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20100292583 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING BLOOD COMPONENT OR TRACE ANALYTE MEASUREMENT WITH HEART PULSE RATE - A system and method for measuring at least one blood component or trace analyte in the blood of a subject, the system including: a heart pulse rate measuring device for measuring a heart pulse rate of the subject, and a blood component or trace analyte measuring device for measuring the at least one blood component or trace analyte, wherein the blood component or trace analyte measuring device is synchronized with the heart pulse rate of the subject to perform a blood component or trace analyte measurement at a point along a measurement interval determined by the heart pulse rate. | 11-18-2010 |