| 01st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
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| 20130005201 | Apparatus for Performing Overhead Work Using Air-Propelled Vessel with Articulating Member - A wide, flat-bottom, buoyant, amphibious hull with a powered articulating member mounted on the deck. The hull has a shallow draft and distributes its weight over a large area and is propelled by at least one engine-driven propeller rotating above the hull. These features cooperatively provide a vehicle capable of performing overhead work, such as installing or servicing power transmission poles, towers, or other structures located in environmentally sensitive wetlands, swamps, marshes, shallow water, or terrain which is not efficiently accessible by other means. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005202 | Fin for Swimming, Diving and the Like - A fin includes a blade and a foot pocket mounted on a front end of the blade. The blade includes a rubber layer having two opposite sides, and two carbon fiber units mounted on the two opposite sides of the rubber layer respectively. The rubber layer is provided between the two carbon fiber units so as to enhance the elastic coefficient of the blade so that the blade has greater elasticity and flexibility. Thus, when the blade is worn by a user who is swimming or diving in the water, the blade can be flexed and deflected to respond to the moving direction of the water current so as to decrease the drag applied on the blade so that the blade is moved in the water easily, thereby greatly saving the user's energy. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005203 | Foldable flotation device - A vest type flotation device having means for holding the flotation device in a folded configuration for transport and storage. In one embodiment a transport and storage strap member is attached substantially at its outer end to one of the right and left sides. The transport and storage strap member has a first portion of a first releasable locking member set attached thereto adjacent its inner end. A second portion of the first releasable locking member set is attached to one of the right and left front portions of the device. A second portion of a second releasable locking member set is attached to the right or left side of the device opposite the side to which the outer end of the transport and storage strap member is attached. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005204 | SILYLATED AMINO RESINS - The present invention relates to silylated amino resins, to processes for preparing them, to their use, and to coating compositions comprising them. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005205 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The invention relates to a prepreg comprising a structural layer of conductive fibres comprising thermosetting resin in the interstices, and a first outer layer of resin comprising thermosetting resin, and comprising a population of conductive free filaments located at the interface between the structural layer and the outer resin layer which, when cured under elevated temperature, produces a cured composite material comprising a cured structural layer of packed conductive fibres and a first outer layer of cured resin, the outer layer of cured resin, comprising a proportion of the population of conductive free filaments dispersed therein, and to a process for manufacturing prepregs wherein the electrically conductive fibres pass a fibre disrupting means to cause a proportion of the fibres on an external face of the sheet to become free filaments. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005206 | FLEXIBLE SHEET-LIKE MATERIAL FOR BOUNDING A MATRIX MATERIAL FEED SPACE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The flexible sheet-like material comprises a textile layer, which is coated at least on one side with a functional layer which is permeable to gas but impermeable to the matrix material, acting as a barrier layer for the matrix material, and is produced by coating the textile layer directly with a foam or a paste. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005207 | FABRIC PREPARED FROM FLUORINATED POLYESTER BLEND YARNS - Woven, knit, and non-woven fabrics, and garments and other textile goods fabricated therefrom, are prepared from yarns comprising fibers comprising a fluorinated polyester blend prepared by melt blending a fluorovinyl ether functionalized polyester with a non-fluorinated polyester. The fluoroether functionalized polyester can be a homopolymer or a copolymer. The goods so produced exhibit durable soil, oil, and water repellency. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005208 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE - An electrically conductive structure includes a plurality of carbon fiber layers and at least one electrically conductive filament three-dimensionally woven among the carbon fiber layers. The plurality of carbon fiber layers and the at least one electrically conductive filament are operable to conduct electrical current throughout the structure. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005209 | NON-WOVEN FIBRE PRODUCT COMPRISING FIBRES OF RECYCLED MATERIAL - The present invention concerns an air-laid non-woven fibre product comprising recycled material and manufactured by a dry forming process, said product comprising: a first portion of up to 99% dust material, where the dust material is preferably recovered dust from manufacturing or the like of fibrous textile material, preferably cotton textiles, and a second portion at least 1% bi-component fibres having a length between 2-75 mm, preferably 2-25 mm in length. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005210 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - A manufacturing method of light emitting devices, comprises a substrate-forming step of forming a planar-shaped substrate, a frame-forming step of forming a closed frame on the substrate, an element-mounting step of mounting multiple light emitting elements in an inside of the frame, a sealing step of injecting a liquid material that is to be a sealing member to the inside of the frame so as to seal the multiple light emitting elements, and a dividing step of dividing the multiple light emitting elements together with the substrate and the sealing member so as to obtain multiple light emitting devices with the sealing member exposed from a side surface thereof. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005211 | DONOR SUBSTRATES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING DONOR SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICES USING DONOR SUBSTRATES - A donor substrate having a plurality of recesses and isolation structures may be provided. The isolation structures may be defined by the recesses. A first electrode is formed on a first substrate. A pixel defining layer may be formed on the first electrode to define a plurality of pixel regions. The donor substrate may be arranged over the first substrate, and a laser induced thermal imaging process may be performed to form a plurality of light emitting layers in the pixel regions. A second electrode may be formed on the pixel defining layer and the light emitting layers. The organic light emitting layers having minute dimensions may be effectively obtained from the donor substrate. The isolation structures may be formed integrally with the substrate, and thus the donor substrate may be easily recycled after the laser induced thermal imaging process. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005212 | Bubble Maker For Personal Mobility Devices - This invention is a mobility device such as a skateboard or scooter manufactured in combination with a bubble maker or a bubble making accessory comprising: a skateboard or scooter having a platform; a fluid reservoir carried by said skateboard or scooter in fluid communications with an actuator; a nozzle in fluid communications with said reservoir and carried by said platform so that fluid contained in said reservoir is forced through said nozzle when said actuator is activated creating bubbles. In the event the nozzle is mounted to the handle, the handle directed the direction of the nozzle. The actuator can be activated by the rider's hand or foot and be manual or motorized. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005213 | MODEL AEROPLANE HOLDING DEVICE - A pedal-operated holding device for a model aeroplane, comprising a holding means ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005214 | Producing Sound and Vibration - Apparatus for producing sound and vibration is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an outer body having a surface for positioning against a child. It further comprises a vibration unit which is configured to vibrate in response to an electric signal and a control circuit configured to process an audio input signal to generate a first signal for supplying to an audio output device. The control circuit is also configured to generate a second signal for supplying to the vibration unit. The control circuit is configured to supply said first signal in synchronisation with said second signal in response to said audio input signal. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005215 | Remote Control Toy Vehicle Assembly - The present invention relates to a remote control assembly including a control unit and a toy vehicle. The control unit includes a series of control unit directional indicia to indicate the direction the vehicle will travel when an associated actuator on the control unit is engaged. The toy vehicle, furthermore, includes vehicle directional indicia, each vehicle indicium corresponding to an indicium on the control unit. As a result, the assembly includes a pair of matching indicia—one on the control unit and one on the toy vehicle—that indicates to a child the direction in which a vehicle will travel when an associated actuator on the control unit is engaged. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005216 | PVC Beehive - The instant invention describes a beehive constructed and arranged to contain one or more components which are assembled using minimal amounts of fastening devices. The beehive includes one or more hive bodies, such as deep hive bodies or honey super bodies preferably made of rot proof PVC board, which are designed to house or store a bee colony, bee brood, and honey. Each of the bodies is designed to contain one or more walls which are secured together to form the body structure. The bodies are constructed of a single unit structure having one or more integral hinged members that join two rigid members together, allowing the two rigid members to fold along the line of the hinge. By folding along the line of the hinge, a desired shape can be constructed and secured without the need for additional fastening devices, such as screws or nails. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005217 | ASYMMETRICAL BOSOM CORRECTIVE BRASSIERE - An anomaly-correcting brassiere of assumed positions of asymmetrical bosoms using interconnecting patches of loops and hooks for shoulder straps constituted as closed loops and non-elastic construction material to maintain symmetrical and obviate asymmetrical bosom conditions. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005218 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMATION OF FOIL-SHAPED STENT STRUTS - A device and method is disclosed for reducing turbulent blood flow over stent struts of an intravascular stent implanted in, for example, a coronary artery. An abrasive slurry is passed over the struts of an intravascular stent in order to remove a portion of the stent struts to form an airfoil shape. When the stent having airfoil-shaped struts is implanted in an artery, the flow of blood over the airfoil shape will reduce the likelihood of turbulent blood flow and thereby will reduce the likelihood of turbulent blood flow and thereby reduce the likelihood of a buildup in plaque or injury to the vessel wall. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005219 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING AQUEOUS DISPERSION AND CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING METHOD USING SAME - A chemical mechanical polishing aqueous dispersion includes (A) silica particles that include at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfo group or salts thereof, and (B) an acidic compound. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005220 | Scraper and sandblaster assembly and methods of use - A scraper and sandblaster assembly including a sandblaster and a scraper is presented. The sandblaster has a gun-like configuration, including a handle portion having a trigger mechanism; an air inlet portion operably coupled to the handle portion and to an air supply source; a nozzle portion distally disposed with respect to the handle portion; and a granular particle container mounted thereon for holding granular particles. The scraper is in cooperative engagement with the sandblaster, the scraper configured to operate concurrently or simultaneously with the sandblaster. The assembly also includes a debris collection cover encompassing at least a distal portion of the sandblaster and the scraper, the debris collection cover supported on the nozzle portion of the sandblaster. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005221 | METHOD OF POLISHING A WORKPIECE WITH AN ABRASIVE SEGMENT COMPRISING ABRASIVE AGGREGATES HAVING SILICON CARBIDE PARTICLES - A method of polishing a workpiece can include placing a workpiece on a support structure. In an embodiment, the method can also include contacting the workpiece with an abrasive segment. The abrasive segment can include a plurality of abrasive aggregates that include silicon carbide particles bound together in a binder material. Additionally, the method can include moving the abrasive segment and the workpiece relative to each other. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005222 | GLASS EDGE FINISHING METHOD - A method for finishing an edge of a glass sheet comprising a first grinding step and a second polishing step using different abrasive wheels. The method results in consistent finished edge quality and improved edge quality in term of sub-surface damage (SSD). The method can be advantageously utilized to finish the edges of a thin glass substrate for use as substrates of display devices, such as LCD displays and the like. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005223 | Apparatus For Altering A Surface Of A Bowling Ball - An apparatus ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005224 | Removable Pad for Interconnection to a High-Speed Driver System - A floor care machine is provided that includes a replaceable floor care element that is quickly and easily attached and detached. To attach the floor care element, an operator positions the floor care element under a motor and lifts the element up to a motor interface. The motor interface aligns with a complementary interface of the floor care element. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005225 | AUTOMATIC ABRASIVE SAND DELIVERY MACHINE ESPECIALLY FOR WATER-JET CUTTING MACHINES - An automatic loader of abrasive sand into a storage and supply tank (T) of a machine tool that uses the abrasive sand, and in particular of a cutting machine, includes a loading chamber ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005226 | BUFFING APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF RETREADED TIRE - A buffing apparatus for production of a retreaded tire. The buffing apparatus can reliably prevent the scatter of buffing swarf and allows smooth transfer of the tire after the buffing operation. The buffing apparatus for production of a retreaded tire includes a grinder facing the tire and buffing its periphery, upper and lower scatter shields disposed about the grinder, spaced apart from each other in the tire radial direction, and coming in contact with the tire, and left and right scatter shields spaced apart from each other in the tire width (axial) direction and coming in contact with the tire. The left and right scatter shields are of such design as to be turnable from predetermined initial positions outward in the axial directions of the tire. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005227 | POLISHING HEAD AND TOOL CHANGE ARM FOR A POLISHING HEAD - A polishing head for use in a polishing machine for optical surfaces, having an axis of rotation and a base body having a holding structure intended to be arranged at a polishing spindle and having a transport element intended to be held at a tool change arm, the transport element being positionable against a holding element of the tool change arm in order to perform a tool change, wherein at least one locking element is provided which can be positioned against the tool change arm such that a positive and/or non-positive joint results. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005228 | POLISHING PAD - A polishing pad generates very few scratches on a surface of a polishing object, and is excellent in planarization property. The polishing pad has a high polishing rate and is excellent in planarization property. The polishing pad grooves become very little clogged with abrasive grains or polishing swarf during polishing and, even when continuously used for a long period of time, the polishing rate is scarcely reduced. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005229 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING WITH ABRASIVE CHARGED POLYMER SUBSTRATES - An abrasive article for polishing a surface of a workpiece. The abrasive article includes a plurality of polishing islands arranged to interact with a workpiece to maintain a substantially constant contact area. Abrasive features are associated with at least some of the plurality of polishing islands. The abrasive features apply cutting forces to the work piece during motion of the abrasive article relative to the workpiece. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005230 | Automated Poultry Hanging System and Method - This invention relates to automated systems and methods for hanging live poultry for further processing. The system has an alignment conveyor, an alignment stunner, a hanging box, and a shackle. The alignment conveyor conveys poultry from an input point to the alignment stunner. The alignment stunner urges the poultry to move to a desired position on the alignment conveyor and stuns the poultry. The hanging box grasps the stunned poultry and places the poultry into the shackle for further processing. A computer and at least one sensor control operation of the system so that human intervention is minimized. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005231 | INCOMING AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR PASSENGERS IN AIRCRAFT - Incoming air system for passengers in a passenger compartment, in which the supply duct does not have to be reconstructed if the seat configuration is altered. This is provided by means of an air distribution element, which is continuous in the longitudinal direction of the aircraft and which comprises openings at defined positions which are adapted to possible seat layouts. Openings which are not required are sealed, for example by means of a selection element which encloses the air distribution element and is slitted on one side. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005232 | LOUVERED RAIN-HAT FOR THE FRESH AIR INLET OF A VEHICLE - A rain-hat system for use on a vehicle that includes a cowling having a fresh air inlet, a rain-hat assembly that includes a body, and a plurality of louvers is disclosed. The body has a back side for attachment to the fresh air inlet. The body also has front side to which the plurality of louvers is attached. The rain-hat assembly also includes a front, a back, a first side and a second side. At least some of the louvers slope downwardly from the front to the back and at least some of the louvers slope downwardly from the first side to the second side. In addition, at least some of the louvers include a downwardly sloping flange attached at the first side and a downwardly sloping flange attached at the second side. Preferably the uppermost louver has a gutter defined by an upwardly angled lip. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005233 | AIR VENT FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle air vent includes a plurality of vanes installed in an air discharge port in a body to be rotatable in a horizontal direction. By coupling the vanes to each other, when a knob provided on one vane is operated, all of the vanes are rotated together, and a hinge shaft provided at each of an upper end and a lower end of each vane is inserted into and connected to a hinge hole of a spacer provided at each of an upper end and a lower end of the air discharge port of the air vent body. A damper bushing connected to a front end portion of the vane hinge shaft passing through the hinge hole is installed below the hinge hole of a spacer to which each hinge shaft of the vane provided with the knob is connected. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005234 | COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system includes a computer room, at least one rack cabinet, at least one air conditioner, a first airflow path switching unit and a second airflow path switching unit. The first airflow path switching unit is in fluid communication with an airflow inlet of the air conditioner and an airflow exhaust gate of the computer room. The first airflow path switching unit includes a first blocking element. The second airflow path switching unit is in fluid communication with an airflow outlet of the air conditioner and an airflow intake gate of the computer room. The second airflow path switching unit includes a second blocking element. An airflow path is switched by the first blocking element and the second blocking element according to an operating status of the air conditioner, so that the computer room is operated in an internal circulation mode or an external circulation mode. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005235 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD FOR SERVER ROOM - According to the embodiment, the air conditioning system for a server changes air conditioning control target values within a certain range when outside air and return air both have higher specific enthalpy than the target state and hence the mixed air of the outside air and the return air cannot be adjusted to air in the target state. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005236 | AIR SUPPLY DAMPER FOR SEPARATELY SUPPLYING LEAKAGE AIR FLOW AND SUPPLEMENTARY AIR FLOW, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING THE SAME - Disclosed is a smoke control system provided in a high-rise building for separately supplying leakage air flow and supplementary air flow, including: a blowing means for supplying air into a building; a ventilating means having a leakage air flow supplying passage and a supplementary air flow supplying passage connected to the blowing means for introducing air; and an air supply damper connected to the leakage air flow supplying passage and the supplementary air flow supplying passage to supply air into each lobby of a building according to the leakage air flow and supplementary air flow. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005237 | SYSTEM FOR VENTILATING A GAS TURBINE ENCLOSURE - A turbine ventilation system includes at least one fan configured to provide a first air flow into a gas turbine enclosure, a fan bypass configured to circumvent the at least one fan to provide a second air flow into the gas turbine enclosure, and an eductor configured to draw the first or second air flows through and out of the gas turbine enclosure. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005238 | AIR CONDITIONER COVER WITH OPENING AND CLOSING FEATURE - An air conditioner cover for an outside air conditioner is provided. The cover may include a shutter that has a plurality of slats. The shutter can have a side wall, and the slats may be pivotally mounted to the side wall. The slats can be capable of pivoting from a closed position to an open position. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005239 | Partial Relaying of Message Based on Interference in Wireless Network - In the context of a wireless communication network, relay-based communication is provided. In particular, a relay node ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005240 | System and Method for Dynamic Coordination of Radio Resources Usage in a Wireless Network Environment - An architecture, system and associated method for dynamic coordination of radio resource usage in a network environment. In one aspect, a relay communication method comprises detecting, by a first wireless mobile device, sensory data associated with multiple radio channels relative to at least one radio element in a sensing area of the first wireless mobile device. If the first wireless mobile device is out of range of a wide area cellular network, a short-range wireless communication path is established with a second wireless mobile device having a wide area cellular communication connection. The sensory data is transmitted by the first wireless mobile device to the second wireless mobile device for reporting to a network element via a wide area cellular network serving the second wireless mobile device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005241 | MEMORY ARBITRATOR FOR ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention include electronic communications devices having a memory in near field communication device, a memory arbitrator and a host processor. The near field communication (NFC) devices are configured to receive data and drive power from the communication signal. The memory arbitrator is connected to the NFC device and the memory. The memory arbitrator is also configured to access the memory in response to an access request from the NFC device. Additionally, the memory is configurable to be accessed by both the host processor and the NFC device according to embodiments of the present invention. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005242 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING NFC MULTI-PROTOCOL POLLING DURATION AND POWER CONSUMPTION - A method and apparatus are disclosed for polling for near field communications (NFC) devices by checking for multiple protocols. A NFC device polls for devices by first maintaining an unmodulated carrier field active for a specific period of time. The NFC device then polls using a first modulation and waits for a response. If there is no response, and without again maintaining another unmodulated carrier field for a specific period of time, the NFC device polls using a second modulation that is greater than the first modulation and waits again for a response. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005243 | Device for Authenticating Wanted NFC Interactions - An electronic device that includes a sensor module, a measuring module and a near field communication (NFC) device. The sensor module receives an input signal. The measuring module measures the strength of the input signal and determines whether the input meets a predefined threshold. If the strength of the input signal meets the predefined threshold, the measuring module activates the NFC device. If the strength of the input signal does not meet the predefined threshold, the measuring module de-activates the NFC device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005244 | NEGOTIATING COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS BETWEEN NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS (NFC) CAPABLE DEVICES - An apparatus and method is disclosed to negotiate communications parameters between near field communications (NFC) capable devices. In some embodiments, the NFC capable devices operate in a negotiation phase to negotiate one or more communications parameters prior to transferring information. In other embodiments, the NFC capable devices simultaneously negotiate the one or more communications parameters with the transferring of the information. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005245 | Systems and Methods for Providing NFC Secure Application Support in Battery-Off Mode When No Nonvolatile Memory Write Access is Available - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for NFC secure application support when an NFC device is executing in a battery-off or battery-low mode. In such a case, the NFC device may have enough power to execute some applications (e.g., read-only applications) but not enough power to execute others (e.g., applications that require data to be written). Embodiments of the present invention enable these lower-power applications to be executed by the NFC device even when a host communications device has no battery power. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005246 | Secure Communications Via NFC Device - A system, method, and apparatus for negotiating a communication link between first and second near field communication (NFC) devices is disclosed. A third NFC device is placed in close proximity with a first host device operatively containing the first NFC device to determine communication information including at least one of a communication mechanism and a data transfer protocol usable by the first host device. The communication information usable by the first host device is stored in a portable device operatively containing the third NFC device. The third NFC device is momentarily placed in close proximity with the second NFC device. The stored communication information of the first host device is transferred from the portable device to a second host device operatively containing the second NFC device. A communication link is established between the first and second host devices to enable the first and second host devices to transfer data between them as a function of the determined communication information. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005247 | Redundant Secure Element Components in NFC Chip - Apparatus for harvesting and using power in a near field communications mode, includes a host device with operating components. A first near field communication (NFC) device is contained in the host device and is configured to be selectively coupled to one of the operating components. The first NFC device harvests energy from a second NFC device and converts the harvested energy to electrical power. The first NFC device receives information from the second NFC device and power on the operating component as a function of the information received from the second NFC device. The first NFC device transfers data to or from the operating component when the operating component is powered on. The first NFC device powers off the operating component when the transfer of data between the first NFC device and the operating component has been completed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005248 | OPTIMIZING POWER CONSUMPTION IN A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS (NFC) ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus and method is disclosed to optimize power consumption in a NFC environment. A first NFC capable device provides a polling command to a second NFC capable device. The second NFC capable device provides a response to the polling command. The first NFC capable device provides a read command to the second NFC capable device. The second NFC capable device provides a response to the read command that indicates an overvoltage condition is present. The first NFC capable device adjusts a power level that is to be used to transmit further commands when the overvoltage condition is present. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005249 | Wireless Peripheral Device Powered by Harvested Power Generated by Wireless Communication - A powerless/wireless peripheral device is disclosed that engages in wireless communication such as near field communication (NFC) and/or far field communication with other communication devices capable of NFC and/or far field communication. The powerless/wireless peripheral device harvests power from the NFC and/or far field communication and operates of the harvested power eliminating the need for an internal battery and/or an external power supply. The powerless/wireless peripheral device supplements a computing device in enabling an operator to interact with the computing device. The powerless/wireless peripheral device is inexpensive, portable and easy to use. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005250 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - An NFC-enabled electronic device and a method for operating the same are discussed. The method according to an embodiment includes performing, by the electronic device, tagging with a first external device to establish communication with the first external device; receiving, by the electronic device, at least one of device information and user information from the first external device through the communication; and transmitting, by the electronic device, a remote control signal to at least one second external device, based on the at least one of the device information and the user information. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005251 | VEHICLE SEAT INDUCTIVE CHARGER AND DATA TRANSMITTER - A system to inductively transfer power and transmit and receive data between a support structure associated with a vehicle and apparel worn by a user. The support structure has one or more primary inductive power coils. The apparel has one or more secondary inductive power coils. Primary circuitry cooperates with the primary inductive coils to energize at least one of the primary inductive coils. Secondary circuitry on the apparel cooperates with the secondary inductive power coil. An inductive data transmit and receive sub-system allows wireless inductive transmission of audio, text, images, video and other data between the support structure when occupied by the user, the vehicle data bus the support structure is conductively connected to, and devices located on the apparel. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005252 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES - An electronic device includes: a device main body having a battery; a power reception unit configured to receive a first wireless power signal formed by a first apparatus; a charging unit configured to charge the battery based on the received first wireless power signal; a power conversion unit configured to form a second wireless power signal for transmitting power to a second apparatus by using power of the battery; and a controller configured to determine whether to activate a power reception function or a power transmission function, wherein when the power reception function is activated, the controller controls the power reception unit to receive the first wireless power signal, and when the power transmission function is activated, the controller controls the power conversion unit to form the second wireless power. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005253 | PENDING ATM TRANSACTIONS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for initiating pending ATM transactions on a mobile device and for completing those pending ATM transactions at an ATM. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) initiating, by a user, a pending ATM transaction on a mobile device, where the initiating the pending ATM transaction occurs before the user arrives at an ATM for completing the pending ATM transaction; (b) storing, on the mobile device, transaction information associated with the pending ATM transaction; (c) transferring the transaction information from the mobile device directly to the ATM, where the transferring the transaction information occurs after the user arrives at the ATM for completing the pending ATM transaction; (d) receiving, at the ATM, the transaction information associated with the pending ATM transaction; and (e) completing, at the ATM, the pending ATM transaction based on the transaction information. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005254 | DEVICE DATA COLLECTION USING BLUETOOTH - In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a method is described that includes establishing a wireless communication link between a mobile device and a document processing device; transmitting, by a transmitter of the document processing device, data stored in a memory of the document processing device related to the functionality of the document processing device to the mobile device; and receiving, by a receiver of the document processing device, data to control a functionality of the document processing device from the mobile device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005255 | Secure Context-Based Computing - An embodiment of the invention includes an article with instructions that enable a first unit to: (a) sense the first unit's local surroundings to determine sensed data; (b) receive and decrypt encrypted context data directly from a second unit (the second unit located nearby the first unit and the context data corresponding to the first unit's local surroundings); and (c) based on the sensed data and the decrypted context data, communicate directly with the second unit. Other embodiments are described herein. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005256 | UNSOLICITED BROADCAST PACKET TRANSMISSION THROUGH CLOSE-BY COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL - A method is provided for generating a broadcast packet at a first device including an address; transmitting the generated broadcast packet to a second device through a first protocol. The first device may communicate with the second device via the transmitted address through a second protocol different from the first protocol. Alternatively, an apparatus is provided to receive an unsolicited broadcast packet including an address through a wireless, close-by communication protocol; extract from the broadcast packet identification information about the remote device; and store the extracted identification information in association with the remote device. Alternatively, a computer-readable medium is provided storing instructions to receive a an unsolicited broadcast packet including an address through a first protocol; extract from the broadcast packet identification information, including the address and a service available at the remote device; and communicate with the remote device via a second protocol. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005257 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING DISCOVERY OF SERVICES AND AUTOMATED EXCHANGE OF DATA BETWEEN BLUETOOTH DEVICES - A method and system for enabling discovery of services and automated exchange of data between multiple Bluetooth devices are disclosed. The method includes measuring signal attenuation of a Bluetooth signal between a first Bluetooth device and a second Bluetooth device. The method further includes comparing the signal attenuation with a set of predefined threshold values. The set of predefined threshold values is associated with a set of services. The method also includes activating a corresponding service from among the set of services based on the comparison. Activating the corresponding service enables discovery of the service and automated exchange of data between the first Bluetooth device and the second Bluetooth device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005258 | SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS, AND PORTABLE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A short-range communication system includes a portable communication terminal and an in-vehicle apparatus communicatively connected to the portable communication terminal. When connection is established between the portable communication terminal and the in-vehicle apparatus, a content is executed in the in-vehicle apparatus. When the connection therebetween is released while the content is being executed in the in-vehicle apparatus, the portable communication terminal executes the content by taking over an application execution state of the in-vehicle apparatus which is transmitted from the in-vehicle apparatus. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005259 | VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND PORTABLE TERMINAL APPARATUS - A vehicular communication system includes: a vehicular communication apparatus; and a portable terminal apparatus. The vehicular communication apparatus includes: a vehicular storage device that stores a predetermined vehicular application for a predetermined function; and a vehicular input device that enters an operation for the predetermined function. The portable terminal apparatus includes: a mobile storage device that stores a predetermined mobile application for the predetermined function; a mobile input device that enters an operation for the predetermined function; an interoperation detection device that detects establishment of an interoperation state, in which the predetermined vehicular application and the predetermined mobile application interoperate with each other; and an operation input disable device that prevents the mobile input device from entering the operation when the interoperation detection device detects the establishment of the interoperation state. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005260 | SHORT RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - Multiple profiles are concurrently connected between an in-vehicle apparatus and a mobile phone. A streaming function is performed based on a related profile of the multiple profiles. A dial-up networking profile connection request occurs but is rejected to make connection unsuccessful. In such a case, the in-vehicle apparatus disconnects the related profile out of the currently connected multiple profiles or interrupts the streaming function based on the related profile. The in-vehicle apparatus then performs a re-connection of the dial-up networking profile with the mobile phone because the cause of rejecting the dial-up networking profile connection request is removed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005261 | SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A short-range wireless communication apparatus comprising a connection device and a control device is disclosed. The connection device connects a sound data transfer protocol and a control data transfer protocol to a communication destination apparatus. When the control device determines that a streaming status reported from the communication destination apparatus with use of the sound data transfer protocol is an output-in-progress state, the control device identifies the state of the communication destination apparatus in accordance with a play status reported from the communication destination apparatus with use of the sound data transfer protocol. When the control device determines that the streaming status is a stopped state, the control device identifies the state of the communication destination apparatus as one of a temporarily-stopped state and a stopped state even if the reported play status is a reproduction-in-progress state. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005262 | SHORT RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A short range wireless communication device includes: a connection unit connectable with an external connection unit according to multiple data communication protocols defining data communication via a short range communication line covering a communication band; and a control unit that controls connection/disconnection of protocols. The protocols include high and low priority data communication protocols corresponding to high and low priority parts of the communication band, respectively. When a request for concurrently executing data communications under protocols is issued, the control unit preserves the high priority part of the communication band in priority to the low priority part of the communication band to execute high priority data communication under the high priority data communication protocol in priority to low priority data communication under the low priority data communication protocol. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005263 | SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A short-range wireless communication apparatus including a connection device and a control device is disclosed. The connection device is capable of connecting a communication protocol to a communication destination device. After transmitting a connection request signal of a first protocol to the communication destination device, the connection device waits for receipt of a response signal. When a request to connect a second protocol is generated while the connection device is waiting for receipt of a response signal, the control device causes the connection device to interrupt waiting for the receipt of the response signal and transmits the connection request signal of the second protocol to the communication destination device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005264 | SHORT RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A short range wireless communication apparatus includes: a connection device that connects with an external apparatus via a short range wireless communication line according to a data communication protocol for defining data communication, wherein the external apparatus switches to a normal mode from a power-saving mode under a condition that the external apparatus receives a power-saving mode release signal from the short range wireless communication apparatus while the external apparatus operates in the power-saving mode; a transmission device that transmits the power-saving mode release signal to the external apparatus; and a control device that controls the transmission device to transmit the power-saving mode release signal to the external apparatus when the control device determines that the connection device connects with the external apparatus according to the data communication protocol. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005265 | Hand-Held, Portable Electronic Device With Retainer Port For Receiving Retainable Wireless Accessory For Use Therewith - A hand-held, portable electronic device is provided with a retainer port that defines an accessory retaining structure formed in an exterior periphery of a device housing for removably retaining a retainable wireless accessory in a cavity of the accessory retaining structure. In one embodiment of the present invention, the hand-held, portable electronic device includes a first transceiver adapted to communicate with the retainable wireless accessory over a short-range wireless communication link. The retainable wireless accessory may include a second transceiver adapted to communicate with the hand-held, portable electronic device using the short-range wireless communication link. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005266 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONNECT WIRELESS-ENABLED DEVICES - Example methods and apparatus to connect wireless-enabled devices are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves collecting first biophysical signal data via a first wireless-enabled device and establishing a wireless connection between the first wireless-enabled device and a second wireless-enabled device based on a comparison of the first biophysical signal data and second biophysical signal data collected at the second wireless-enabled device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005267 | TERMINAL DEVICE AND APPLICATION CONTROL METHOD - A mobile telephone ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005268 | Wireless Transmission Method and Associated System - A method of wireless transmission applicable to transmission between a first communication terminal and a second transmission terminal is provided. The first communication terminal transmits data via a first channel selected as a primary transmission channel. The transmission quality of the primary transmission channel is detected. When it is determined that the quality of the primary transmission channel degrades, a third channel replaces the first channel as the primary transmission channel, and a replacement request is sent from the first communication terminal via a second channel. The first communication channel then transmits data via the third channel as the primary transmission channel. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005269 | Method and Apparatus for Reducing Co-Channel Interference - A method for providing co-channel interference information by a network node includes receiving information for at least one user equipment (UE) connected to an adjacent network node, determining a co-channel interference list for user equipment (UE) connected to the network node wherein the co-channel interference list is based on the received information and transmitting the co-channel interference list to a UE connected to the network node. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005270 | RADIO SYSTEM - A radio system ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005271 | COMMUNICATION TEST DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION TEST METHOD - A communication test device can assist in identifying a cause of a change in throughput of a mobile communication terminal. The communication test device accumulates (a) trace data on a specific unit of data complying with a designated communication standard, and (b) throughput data on throughput of the specific unit of data transmitted to and received from a mobile communication terminal. Trace data and throughput data are extracted from the accumulation, and trace data is displayed. A graph of the variation of throughput with time is displayed on the display unit. Trace data corresponding to a time designated by an operating unit can also be displayed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005272 | POWER STATUS MULTIPATH SEARCH WINDOW SIZING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - A method of operating a wireless communication device is disclosed. The method includes determining signal quality for wireless communications received over each of a first antenna element and a second antenna element, and processing the signal quality and a power status of the wireless communication device to determine a first multipath search window for the first antenna element and a second multipath search window for the second antenna element. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005273 | Method and System for Accessing a Telecommunications Network - The invention relates to a method and network for receiving at least a first access request from a first device and a second access request from a second device. A first message is transmitted from the network to the first device, wherein the first message comprises a first access time or first access time window. Similarly, a second message is transmitted from the network to the second device, wherein the second message comprises a second access time or second access time window. The first access time or first access time window is different from the second access time or second access time window. Subsequent to the first message, the network receives the first access request from the first communication device at or after the first access time or within the first access time window and, subsequent to the second message, the network receives the second access request at or after the second access time or within the second access time window from the second device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005274 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY TESTING OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Embodiments relate to a system for conducting hearing aid compatibility testing of a mobile communication device. The system comprises: a simulated hand for supporting the mobile communication device during the testing; a probe; and a processor. The processor is configured to cause the probe to be positioned in a sequence of positions in proximity to the mobile communication device relative to an audio output component of the mobile communication device during the testing and to determine a field strength of a field radiated by the mobile communication device at the sequence of positions based on an output of the probe at each position. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005275 | TRANSCEIVER AND METHOD THEREOF - The transceiver has a transmitter, a receiver, and a three-port network. The transmitter is configured to transmit an outgoing RF signal. The receiver is configured to receive an incoming RF signal. The three-port network includes: a transmission line, configured to have a line length less than a quarter of a wavelength of the incoming RF signal; an antenna port, configured to connect to an antenna; a receiver port, configured to connect the receiver to the antenna port; and a transmitter port, configured to connect the transmitter to the antenna port and the receiver port through the transmission line. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005276 | TRANSCEIVER - A transceiver | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005277 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE ANTENNA OPTIMIZATION | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005278 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE ANTENNA OPTIMIZATION | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005279 | SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCH AND WIRELESS DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor switch includes a switch section, a driver, and a power supply. The switch section switches a connection between a common terminal and a plurality of radio-frequency terminals. The driver outputs a control signal to the switch section based on a terminal switching signal. The power supply generates a first potential based on a reference potential varying in accordance with temperature and outputs the first potential to the driver. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005280 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO ACHIEVE MOTION SENSING FUNCTION - A system for sensing motion and performing wireless communication, includes one or more antennas for transmitting and receiving wireless data communication signals and motion detection electromagnetic waves. One or more electrical switches switch among electrical paths activating frequency channel scanning, motion sensing, interference detection, and data communication. A motion sensor receiver receives motion detection electromagnetic waves. A transceiver generates both modulated RF signals for the wireless data communication and un-modulated RF signals for the motion detection. One or more processors process motion detection electromagnetic wave data and detected interference signal data as well as processing wireless communication data to and from the transceiver, controlling the one or more electrical switches, and providing commands to the transceiver. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005281 | RF COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH INVERSE FUNCTION FOR COUPLER THEREIN AND RELATED METHODS - A radio frequency (RF) communications device may include a power amplifier, an antenna, a tunable coupler between the power amplifier and the antenna, a processor, and an exciter module coupled between the processor and the power amplifier and generating an RF signal based upon a baseband signal. The processor may be configured to set the tunable coupler to a desired tuning and thereby defining a transfer function for the tunable coupler, and to generate an inverse transfer function of the transfer function of the tunable coupler. The processor may be configured to perform digital filtering upstream of the power amplifier based upon the inverse transfer function. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005282 | Reducing Out-Of-Band Emission - Disclosed is a transmitter for a communication system. The transmitter comprises a sidelobe suppression module configured to apply a suppression matrix to an input vector comprising symbols to be transmitted by the transmitter; a modulation module configured to modulate the precoded vector to a time-domain symbol using a plurality of subcarriers, each symbol in the precoded vector having a corresponding subcarrier; and a digital-to-analog conversion module configured to convert the time-domain symbol to an analog waveform for transmission. The suppression matrix is constructed such that emissions at one or more predetermined suppression distances lying outside a frequency band defined by the subcarriers are set to zero according to a predetermined emission model. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005283 | Multi-Dimensional Volterra Series Transmitter Linearization - A radio transmission system comprising a plurality of Volterra Engine (VE) linearizers; a power amplifier (PA) coupled to the YE linearizers; a feedback circuitry coupled to the VE linearizers and the PA; and at least one adaptive controller coupled to the feedback circuitry, wherein each VE linearizer is coupled to at least another VE linearizer in series, in parallel, or both, and is configured to compensate for at least one distortion aspect of an output signal from the PA. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005284 | Circuit and Method for Interference Reduction - A radio frequency transmitter comprises an amplifier, an antenna port, an isolator adapted to isolate an output of the amplifier from an interfering signal of the antenna port, a linearization loop and a transmission line comprising a first part (coupling a signal source to an input of the amplifier), a second part (coupling the output of the amplifier to an input of the isolator) and a third part (coupling an output of the isolator to the antenna port). The linearization loop is adapted to reduce non-linearity of the isolator and comprises a first directional coupler coupled to the third part of the transmission line, a loop impedance, and at least one further linearization loop element adapted to adjust a linearization signal and to feed the adjusted linearization signal to the transmission line. The radio frequency transmitter also comprises an interference reducing circuit adapted to reduce an influence of the interfering signal on the linearization loop. The circuit comprises a variable gain and phase shifter, and second and third directional couplers. The variable gain and phase shifter is coupled to the third part of the transmission line via the second directional coupler, which extracts a compensation signal from the transmission line, and is adapted to adjust amplitude and phase of the compensation signal based on the amplitude and phase of the interfering signal passing through the loop impedance. The third directional coupler couples the variable gain and phase shifter to the loop feed line and feeds the adjusted compensation signal thereto. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005285 | USING OUT-BAND INFORMATION TO IMPROVE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - Technologies and implementations for adapting communication settings in wireless devices are generally disclosed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005286 | INPUT DRIVE CONTROL FOR SWITCHER REGULATED POWER AMPLIFIER MODULES - Various embodiments described herein relate to a power management block and an amplification block used in the transmitter of a communication subsystem. The power management block provides improved control for the gain control signal provided to a pre-amplifier and the supply voltage provided to a power amplifier which are both in the amplification block. The power expended by the power amplifier is optimized by employing a continuous control method in which one or more feedback loops are employed to take into account various characteristics of the transmitter components and control values. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005287 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A method for a communication device includes determining whether a first radio frequency (RF) signal at a level of at least a first predetermined field threshold is detected. The method also includes generating a second RF signal at a level of at least a second predetermined field threshold greater than the first predetermined field threshold, when the communication device receives an instruction to generate the second RF signal and the determining determines that the first RF signal at the level of at least the first predetermined field threshold is not detected. The method further includes receiving a load modulated RF signal in response to the second RF signal. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005288 | Circuit for Impedance Matching - A circuit provided for impedance matching includes an input, an output and four impedance elements arranged between them. In this case, two of the impedance elements are connected in series in a main path and form a T configuration with a third component. In addition, a fourth component is connected in parallel with the main path of the circuit. By way of example, the components arranged in the main path are variable capacitances and the further components are inductances. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING STRONG SIGNALS AND BLOCKERS IN THE RF FRONT END - An incoming RF signal can be amplified in a RF front end of a RF receiver by conveying the signal through one of a multiple amplification paths. On each path, the gain can be controlled by RF automatic gain control (AGC) circuits. Each amplification path can be designed to handle incoming signals in a designated power range and to optimize receiver performance characteristics such as the noise figure (NF) and odd harmonic linearity in that power range. Signal power can be measured at different locations of the receiver and bypass switches can be used to convey the RF signals down one of the multiple paths based on the power measurements, according to executable logical code. An incoming signal power hysteresis can be applied to stabilize the system. Further, signal power averaging and switch delaying mechanisms can be employed to stabilize the system for rapidly fluctuating signals. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005290 | WIRELESS DEVICE, METHOD OF OPERATION AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A wireless device has two or more radio systems and SIM channels. At least a part of the first radio system can be shut down to reduce the power consumed by the device. This occurs if the first radio system is unable to obtain suitable service for the first SIM channel and the second radio system is at least one of: (i) providing at least some service on the second SIM channel for the device, and (ii) capable of searching for service for the first radio system. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005291 | WIRELESS DEVICE, METHOD OF OPERATION AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A wireless device has two or more radio systems and SIM channels. At least a part of the first radio system can be shut down to reduce the power consumed by the device. This occurs if the first radio system is unable to obtain suitable service for the first SIM channel and the second radio system is at least one of (i) providing at least some service on the second SIM channel for the device, and (ii) capable of searching for service for the first radio system. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005292 | Method And Device For Triggering An Emergency Call In A Vehicle Equipped With An Airbag - A method and a device for triggering an emergency call in a vehicle equipped with an airbag. The device can be retrofitted in a vehicle equipped with an airbag to provide an emergency system which, in the event of an airbag being triggered, sends an emergency call (Ecall) to a suitable emergency call center in order to initiate auxiliary measures as may be necessary. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005293 | EMERGENCY ALERT INITIATION VIA A MOBILE DEVICE - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for initiating an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device. In addition to the general system, methods and computer readable medium for such initiating of an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device the process may further implement receiving multiple such emergency alert system alert initiation messages and combining them to determine a more accurate location area of the emergency. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005294 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING AND TRACKING INCIDENTS WITH A MOBILE DEVICE - A novel system and method for enhancing people's personal safety and incident reporting is presented, wherein mobile devices are used to report and/or record both “911” type situations and non-emergency situations. Users of the invention can record, transmit, stream, upload and/or send information from a threatening situation to a dispatcher at an emergency management office or facility and to the user's safety group. The dispatcher can assess the situation and, if the situation warrants action, then the information can be forwarded to the appropriate first responders. The system geo-locates the user and allows integration of camera feeds in the user's vicinity. The inventive system and method enables a user to contact a dispatcher and also to alert the user's safety group. Four pieces of software facilitate video, audio, images and/or text medium of communication between the user-in-distress and the dispatcher, first responders and the user's safety group. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005295 | METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICE TO AUTONOMOUSLY REPORT EMERGENCY, AND RECORDING MEDIUM AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A method of self-calling and emergency reporting using a mobile terminal, and a system thereof, are provided. The method includes: when a particular pattern of a user is inputed to a mobile terminal, and the particular pattern is authentication data previously inputed by the user, changing a mode of the mobile terminal to a self-reception mode previously determined by the user; outputting a query previously stored in a database to the user through the mobile terminal to perform voice recognition; executing a policy previously stored in the database according to the user's voice recognition and a response pattern according to the query; and changing a mode of the mobile terminal to a standby mode when a personal identification number for termination is input. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005296 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS TO MONITOR MOBILE INTERNET ACTIVITY - Systems, methods, and apparatus to monitor mobile Internet activity are disclosed. An example method comprises assigning with a processor a first port number of a proxy server to a mobile device, the first port number to be used by the mobile device when accessing a wireless network via a first wireless access point; associating with the processor, the first port number with an identifier of the mobile device and an identifier of the first wireless access point; generating an instruction document identifying the first port number; and transmitting the instruction document to the mobile device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005297 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAPPING OPERATING PARAMETER IN COVERAGE AREA OF WIRELESS NETWORK - A method for mapping an operating parameter in a coverage area of a wireless network includes obtaining parameter measurements for an operating parameter associated with mobile stations operating in a select portion of a network coverage area for a wireless network, the network coverage area formed by base stations defining cellular coverage areas, the select portion formed by at least one base station, each at least one base station including multiple sector antennas, each sector antenna defining a sector coverage area within the cellular coverage area; and, for each obtained parameter measurement, estimating an instant geographic location of the mobile station in relation to the at least one base station serving the mobile station, each instant geographic location based on a round trip measurement and a signal strength measurement associated with the mobile station, each round trip measurement associated with the serving base station. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005298 | System, an Apparatus, a Client Device and a Method for Providing Pricing Information - The invention relates to a solution for providing pricing information to a client device. The pricing information is delivered from the operator system to the client device by means of a network connection. The pricing information relates to at least one contact information appearing in the client device. The client device is then configured to display the pricing information relating to the contact information in the client device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005299 | Verifiable Device Assisted Service Usage Billing With Integrated Accounting, Mediation Accounting, and Multi-Account - Various embodiments are disclosed for a services policy communication system and method. In some embodiments, a communications device implements a service policy for assisting billing for the communications device use of a service on a network; and monitors use of the service based on the service policy, in which a local service usage is synchronized with a network based service usage. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130005300 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECHARGING SIM CARD - A method for recharging a first SIM card through a mobile phone using a second SIM card is described. The method includes: receiving identifying information; generating a first short message containing the identifying information; receiving recharging information containing a phone number associated with the second SIM card and charge amount; generating a second short message containing the recharging information; and sending the first short message and the second short message to a mobile service provider, such that the mobile service device can accordingly recharge the first SIM card. | 2013-01-03 |
