| 22nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights (05-28-09/05-28-09_29) part 29 |
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| 20090135980 | Nuclear Fusion Conducted at Near Absolute Zero Temperatures - A method for producing nuclear fusion in a fusion chamber, comprising the steps of: (a) Obtaining cooled high velocity nuclear particles; (b) Causing said particles to impact a target, and (c) Harvesting the energy thereby released. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135981 | Method for transforming element and producing energy - To provide a reliable method for producing energy by means of nuclear condensation. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135982 | Neutron Generator - A neutron generator includes an ion source disposed in a pressurized environment containing an ionizable gas. The ion source includes a substrate with a bundle of carbon nanotubes extending therefrom. The ends of the nanotubes are spaced from a grid. Ion source voltage supply circuitry supplies a positive voltage potential between the substrate and the grid of the ion source to cause ionization of the ionizable gas and emission of ions through the grid. An ion accelerator section is disposed between the ion source and a target. The ion accelerator section accelerates ions that pass through the grid towards the target such that collisions of the ions with the target cause the target to generate and emit neutrons therefrom. The ion source, accelerator section and target are housed in a sealed tube and preferably the carbon nanotubes of the bundle are highly ordered with at least 10 | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135983 | Cross-Section Reducing Isotope System - An isotope production target rod for a power generating nuclear reactor is provided. The isotope production target rod can include at least one rod central body including an outer shell that defines an internal cavity and a plurality of irradiation targets within the internal cavity. The irradiation targets can be positioned in a spatial arrangement utilizing a low nuclear cross-section separating medium to maintain the spatial arrangement. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135984 | GAMMA THERMOMETER AXIAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING REACTOR CORE IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - A method for collecting data regarding the operating condition of a nuclear reactor core including: positioning a first linear array of gamma thermometer (GT) sensors in a first instrument housing, wherein the GT sensors are arranged asymmetrically along the first linear array; positioning a second linear array of GT sensors in a second instrument housing, wherein the GT sensors are arranged asymmetrically along the second linear array and wherein the second linear array of GT sensors is asymmetrical with respect to the first linear array of GT sensors; positioning the first instrument housing in the reactor core at a first core location and positioning the second instrument housing at a second core location symmetrical with respect to the first core location; collecting core condition data from at least one of the GT sensors in the first linear array of GT sensors, and applying the collected core condition data as data collected from the second linear array. Detector calibration can be accomplished by using the adjacent GT sensor, the closest GT sensor in the string (if the adjacent GT sensor is unavailable) or by using the GT sensor in a symmetric string that has a close axial height to the adjacent GT sensor. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135985 | MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DEVICE FOR STRUCTURE INSIDE NUCLEAR REACTOR - A maintenance/repair device for reactor internal structure | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135986 | NUCLEAR POWER INSTALLATION AND A METHOD FOR ITS CONSTRUCTION - In a nuclear power installation a nuclear reactor (R) and other parts or components which are hazardous because of radioactivity or other hazard factors are placed in a lower part ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135987 | Fuel rod designs using internal spacer element and methods of using the same - Example embodiments may include a nuclear fuel rod and/or segment design using fuel element spacers. Fuel element spacers may be placed at intervals within fuel rods and/or segments in order to manipulate operating characteristics of the fuel rods and/or segments and/or decrease consequences of fretting of the fuel rod and/or segment. Example methods may include using fuel rods and/or segments having fuel element spacing elements by adjusting intervals of the spacing elements so as to affect the mechanical, neutronic, and/or thermal properties of the fuel rod and/or segment. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135988 | Fail-Free Fuel Bundle Assembly - A fuel bundle for a nuclear reactor core is provided. The fuel bundle may include a plurality of rods comprised of nuclear fuel rods and/or isotope production rods. Each rod includes a plurality of interconnected rod segments, wherein at least two of the rod segments of at least one rod have different outside diameters. The fuel bundle may additionally include a plurality of rod spacer grids securely retained between axially adjacent, interconnected rod segments. The rod spacer grids interconnected between axially adjacent rod segments form an array of substantially equally spaced rods. The fuel bundle may further include an elongate tubular channel in which the arrayed rods are housed. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135989 | Segmented fuel rod bundle designs using fixed spacer plates - Example embodiments are directed to a fuel rod design using segmented fuel rods that mechanically confine spacer plates to constant axial positions. Example embodiment spacer plates may be placed at axial connection points between fuel rod segments, and, when the fuel rod segments are mated, example embodiment spacer plates may be mechanically held by the mating. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135990 | Placement of target rods in BWR bundle - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to the placement of one or more isotope production rods in a fuel bundle. The placement may be based on any one of, or a combination of, numerous factors such as relative location of core-monitoring equipment, the type of radioactive isotope being produced, the half-life or length of decay of the radioactive isotope, the neutron absorption rate of the target isotope to produce the radioactive isotope, the desired specific activity of the radioactive isotope being produced, the amount of neutron flux in different areas of the fuel bundle, the duration that the target isotope/radioactive isotope is expected to remain in the reactor until removed (i.e., harvested), etc. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135991 | PRE-CHARGE CIRCUIT AND SHIFT REGISTER WITH THE SAME - A pre-charge circuit includes a receiving module, an enabling module, and a reset module. The receiving module receives the received driving signal of the pre-charge circuit and outputs the receiving driving signal according to a control signal. The enabling module outputs a pre-charge signal when receiving the driving signal. The reset module is electrically coupled between the receiving module and the enabling module for receiving a reset signal to reset the pre-charge signal. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135992 | METHOD FOR THE PROCESSING OF RADIOGRAPHY CARDIAC IMAGES WITH A VIEW TO OBTAINING A SUBTRACTED AND REGISTERED IMAGE - In a method for processing radiography cardiac images in order to obtain a subtracted and registered fusion image, at the start of a medical intervention, a radiology image of the heart is obtained by injection of a contrast product into one of the anatomical structures of the heart. Radioscopy images are acquired and are viewed in real time. A subtraction algorithm is implemented. This subtraction algorithm uses the radiology images to make the anatomical structures of the heart visible in the radioscopy images. A registration algorithm is implemented. This algorithm is capable of registering these two images by means of a catheter placed in the coronary sinus. This registration makes it possible to obtain perfect concordance between the two subtracted images. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135993 | Computed tomography method - The invention relates to a computed tomography method. The airgap associated with a projection direction is determined by determining, in the projection images, edge pixels which map object edges on a detector. By back-projecting the edge pixels in an object image space it is possible to determine an envelope polygon for an outline contour of the examination object. The width of the airgap associated with a specific projection direction can then be determined on the basis of the envelope polygon. Exact knowledge of the current airgap serves to improve the scattered radiation correction. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135994 | System And Method For Creating Mixed Image From Dual-Energy CT Data - A system and method for creating a combined or mixed-energy image using both low- and high-energy CT data sets acquired using a dual-energy CT system. The low- and high-energy datasets are mixed using desired weighting factors to mimic a “single-energy” image. The low-energy dataset provides data with improved contrast enhancement, but with increased noise level. The high-energy dataset provides data with lower contrast enhancement, but with better noise properties. By combining the low- and high-energy datasets in accordance with the present method, the resulting mixed-energy images utilize the information of full dose of radiation used in the dual-energy scan. A plurality of weighting metrics can be selected, including patient size, dose partitioning, or image quality, to determine the desired weighting factors based on the weighting metrics. By selecting the proper weight factors, image noise can be reduced and/or the contrast to noise ratio can be increased in the mixed-energy image. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135995 | Tomographic Mammography Method - A tomosynthesis system for forming a three dimensional image of an object is provided. The system includes an X-ray source adapted to irradiate the object with a beam of X-rays from a plurality of positions in a sector, an X-ray detector positioned relative to the X-ray source to detect X-rays transmitted through the object and a processor which is adapted to generate a three dimensional image of the object based on X-rays detected by the detector. The detector is adapted to move relative to the object and/or the X-ray source is adapted to irradiate the object with the beam of X-rays such that the beam of X-rays follows in a non arc shaped path and/or a center of the beam of X-rays impinges substantially on the same location on the detector from different X-ray source positions in the sector. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135996 | MAMMOGRAPHY DEVICES - The invention relates to a mammography device comprising at least one X-ray source, a C-arm which supports said source, as well as a console which integrates an X-ray detector, characterised in that the C-arm and the console are movable relative to one another. The device is also characterised in that the C-arm and the console are mechanically decoupled from one another, the C-arm and/or the console being movable relative to one another, between an exposure-taking position wherein the C-arm is in the immediate vicinity of the console, and a position wherein the C-arm and the console are separated from one another and wherein access to said C-arm and/or to said console is facilitated. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135997 | Breast Compression For Digital Mammography, Tomosynthesis And Other Modalities - A breast x-ray imaging method and system that is particularly suited for tomosynthesis imaging but also is useful for conventional mammography. A fluid containing pillow or bag is placed between the breast and a paddle that compresses the breast against a breast platform covering an imaging device, to enhance patient comfort and provide other benefits. Alternatives include a flexible sheet compressing the breast, and a compressible foam, preferably contoured to accommodate a patient's breast. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135998 | NOISE REDUCTION IN DUAL-ENERGY X-RAY IMAGING - It is described a method for reducing noise of X-ray attenuation data related to a first and second spectral X-ray data acquisition. The method comprises the steps of (a) acquiring data representing the X-ray attenuation behavior of a region of interest, (b) determining a first and a second attenuation-base line integral for the first and the second X-ray acquisition, respectively, and (c) calculating expected first and second signal to noise ratios for the first and the second attenuation-base line integral based on given signal to noise ratios for the first and second spectral X-ray data acquisition, respectively. The method further comprises the steps of (d) repeating the above mentioned steps of determining the attenuation-base line integrals and calculating the expected signal to noise ratios for a further first spectral X-ray data acquisition and (e) selecting improved spectral X-ray data acquisitions in order to enhance the overall signal to noise ratio of a final X-ray image. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135999 | Composite Housing and Structural Support for Digital X-Ray Receptor - A receptor for a Digital Radiographic system of the type having a digital camera | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136000 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus in which positions of an X-ray image and optical image of a subject can be brought into registration with each other is provided. A half-mirror is provided between the X-ray source and subject and is configured to pass X-rays and reflect visible light. A TV camera captures the optical image of the surface of the subject reflected by the half-mirror. A display unit displays the optical image captured by the TV camera together with a reference mark indicating the reference position of this optical image, and displays, in superimposed form, an X-ray image obtained by capturing a prescribed reference object as a subject by using an X-ray imaging unit. An adjusting unit adjusts position and attitude of an X-ray detector in such a manner that the reference object displayed by the display unit will coincide with the reference mark. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136001 | Pixel array arrangement for a soft x-ray source - A pixel array arrangement is provided for a soft x-ray source. The arrangement includes: a window-frame structure having a plurality of channels passing therethrough, where each channel forms a pixel for the x-ray source; a cathode disposed on one side of each channel in the window-frame structure and operable to emit electrons into the channel; and an anode disposed in each cavity on an opposing side of the channel from the cathode and operable to emit x-ray radiation when electrons from the cathode impinge thereon, where the anode is configured to emit x-ray radiation at a diffused angle such that the x-ray radiation from a given pixel overlaps with x-ray radiation from adjacent pixels. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136002 | RADIATION SENSING DEVICE AND HOLDER - A system for holding and aligning a radiation sensing device is described. The system includes a radiation sensing device having a sensor engagement member. The system also includes a holder having a retention member including first and second retention guides connected with opposing ends of a back plate. The first retention guide also includes a complementary holder engagement member configured to mate with the sensor engagement member at a preset position. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136003 | Protective envelope for a radiographic sensor - A protective envelope for a radiographic sensor. The protective envelope includes: a first sheet of polymer defining a first sheet peripheral edge; a second sheet of polymer defining a second sheet peripheral edge, the second sheet of polymer extending substantially parallel to the first sheet of polymer with the first and second sheet peripheral edges substantially adjacent to each other; the first and second sheets of polymer being welded to each other along a weld band extending along a portion of the first and second sheet peripheral edges; the protective envelope defining an envelope first end edge, a substantially opposed envelope second end edge and two substantially opposed envelope side edges extending therebetween; the weld band extending along the envelope second end edge and along a respective portion of each of the envelope first and second side edges extending from the envelope second end edge; the weld band defining a corner section substantially adjacent a junction of the envelope second end edge with one of the envelope first and second side edges; the weld band defining a notch extending substantially obliquely into the corner section from the first and second sheet peripheral edges. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136004 | TRAILER SECURITY INSPECTION SYSTEM - For a radiation imaging inspection system, apparatus, and/or method, the system, particularly a trailer security inspection system, may include a protective wall forming an inspection passage for passage of a trailer, a radiation imaging system effecting security inspection of the trailer passing through the inspection passage, and a traction arrangement for hauling the trailer. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136005 | MAMMOGRAPHY APPARATUS COMPRESSION TRAY, AND MOUNTING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - In a method for production of a compression tray | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136006 | AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY PROFILE - A system and method are disclosed that automatically provide a user profile to an emergency call center. The system includes a network having a user profile manager configured to manage communication between a telecommunications device and the emergency call center, wherein the user profile manager is configured to automatically transmit the user profile to the emergency call center in response to a predetermined event. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136007 | Emergency Call System Between a Telecommunication Device and an Emergency Call Center - For implementing an emergency call system between a telecommunication device and an emergency call center, the telecommunication device includes a log-in and log-out state via a switchable log-in function at a VoIP telecommunication service provider via an IP infrastructure consisting of at least one router. The emergency call center has a public IP number via which, in the log-out state of the telecommunication device, an emergency call connection diverting to the VoIP telecommunication service provider is safeguarded between the telecommunication device and the emergency call center. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136008 | DOWNLOADABLE RINGTONES FOR USAGE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS - The invention relates to the usage of downloadable ringtones for communication devices in emergency situations. Emergency Alert systems such as air raid sirens inform the population that an emergency has occurred, however, they do not provide any information about the type of emergency and the actions to be taken. By sending emergency messages to the communication devices within an emergency area which are played back aloud, more detailed emergency information can be provided to a large part of the population affected. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136009 | Knowledge Management, Capture and Modeling Tool for Multi-Modal Communications - Systems and method of capturing multi-modal communications are provided. A particular method includes detecting a first communication made using a first communication device in a group of communication devices of a user, where the group of communication devices is defined by the user. The method also includes generating a first entry in an aggregated list of communications based on the first communication. The first entry includes information identifying the first communication device. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136010 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING - A telecommunications advertising means is disclosed. The telecommunication advertising means includes an advertisement database coupled to a processing means. The advertisement database stores subscriber specific or third party advertisements that are selectively associated with communications in a telecommunications network. The selective association is carried out by the processing means. In one embodiment, a router is coupled to the advertisement database. The router routes communications from source to destination within the telecommunications network. The router also routes advertisements that have been associated with the communications to the sources and destinations of the communications. A telecommunications system is also disclosed. The telecommunications system comprises a network subsystem, which includes a telecommunications advertising means. The telecommunications advertising means comprises an advertisement database and a processing means. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136011 | TELEPHONE NUMBER-BASED ADVERTISING - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a first telephone number is associated with a second telephone number, and a web-based advertisement is served for an advertiser that includes the first telephone number. A call placed to the first telephone number is received, and the call is routed to the second telephone number based on the association of the second telephone number with the first telephone number. A determination as to whether a call-through event in response to receiving the call placed to the first telephone number has occurred, and an advertiser associated with the second telephone number is charged a cost-per-call amount if the call-through event is determined to have occurred. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136012 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CALLS - A user accesses a destination such as a call centre | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136013 | SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION REGARDING TELEPHONE CALLS - A system and method for gathering and presenting relevant information about another party to a telephone call are provided to a user who is making or receiving a telephone call. The information is sufficient to assist the user in deciding whether or not to accept a call, or to provide the user with sufficient context information to discuss the subject of the telephone call. The system also permits a user to enter new information, such as an appointment or a new task for a to-do list, send an e-mail to the other party, or update contact or other information regarding the other party. In one embodiment, the system assists telemarketers to track advertisements and messages intended to be presented to the other party to a telephone call. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136014 | Method for Determining the On-Hold Status in a Call - A system and method is provided for detecting a hold status in a transaction between a waiting party and a queuing party. The system is adapted to use a preexisting cue profile database containing cue profile for a queuing party. A preexisting cue profile may be used for detecting a hold status in a call between a waiting party and a queuing party. The cue profile of the queuing party may include audio cues, text cues, and cue metadata. The transaction may be a telephone based, mobile-phone based, or internet based. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136015 | INCOMING CALL CHALLENGER - In one embodiment, a method of challenging an incoming call to a called party based on predetermined call challenge rules. The call challenge rules may include challenging a calling party when an incoming call falls within a call challenge time window of the local time of the called party. A method may include determining the local time of the called party, announcing the local time to the calling party, and prompting the calling party whether to ring the ringer of the called party or be routed to voicemail. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136016 | Transferring a communication event - A method of transferring a communication event from a calling user to at least one destination user is provided. The method comprises a communication client of the calling user establishing a connection with a communication client of an intermediate user over a packet-based communication network, the intermediate user selecting to transfer the connection to the at least one destination user by actuating a control displayed in the communication client of the intermediate user, the communication client of the intermediate user transmitting a message to the communication client of the calling user comprising at least one network identity of the at least one destination user, and the communication client of the calling user receiving the message and establishing a connection with a communication client of the at least one destination user using the network identity. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136017 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING TELECOMMUNICATION CALLS - A system and method are disclosed for processing calls in a telecommunication network. The system may comprise a plurality of terminals, wherein each of the plurality of terminals has an input for receiving a call request including a set of keywords, and wherein the plurality of terminals comprises a calling terminal and a set of destination terminals. The system further may comprise a call processing server for establishing communication between the calling terminal and the set of destination terminals in response to the reception of a call request from the calling terminal. The call processing server may comprise a management table, an alias resolution unit, an analyzer unit, and a switching subsystem. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136018 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING BETWEEN FREE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE AND CHARGEABLE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE - A method of redirecting a directory-assistance call includes receiving a directory-assistance request from a caller, determining via a free directory-assistance service whether information corresponding to the directory-assistance request is available, responsive to a determination that the information is available, presenting, to the caller, the information free of charge to the caller and, responsive to a determination that the information is not available, redirecting the directory-assistance call to a chargeable directory-assistance service. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136019 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING INFORMATION ABOUT A CALLED PARTY TO A CALLING PARTY - A method and apparatus is provided for automatically retrieving and displaying supplemental information about a called party on the CPE of a calling party. When a caller places a call, the number called is used to look up and return to the caller the Universal Resource Locator (URL) of the called party. Application software resident in the caller's CPE uses the URL to retrieve the home page of the called party from the Internet. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136020 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ECHO CANCELLATION - A method and apparatus for echo cancellation is disclosed. The apparatus includes an echo compensator and a double talk detector. The echo compensator compensates for associated feedback echo by filtering an echo component from a receiver input signal. The double talk detector provides a control signal based on comparisons of a receiver output signal to a threshold signal and to a transmit signal. The echo compensator also selectively updates filter parameters based on the control signal. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136021 | Device Providing Phone Services to Phones Plugged to a Residential Phone Wiring That Is Not Coupled to a Central Office Telephone Exchange - The present invention concerns a device comprising a first interfacing means for linking to a residential phone wiring and a second interfacing means for accessing a network, the residential phone wiring being connected to a first phone subscriber line interface means located in a central office, the residential phone wiring comprising plugging means for connecting at least a first analogue phone. The device comprises second phone subscriber line interface means for providing phone services over the network and means for coupling the first phone to the second phone subscriber line interface means when the residential phone wiring is disconnected from the first phone subscriber line interface means. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136022 | Method and Apparatus for Calculating a Polynomial Multiplication, In Particular for Elliptic Curve Cryptography - Safeguarding communication channels is required in particular in wireless networks. The use of encryption mechanisms in the form of software is limited by the required calculation and energy capacities of mobile terminals. Costs are of significance when using hardware solutions for cryptographic operations. The present invention provides an approach which simultaneously tackles all those points. It concerns a hardware accelerator for polynomial multiplication in extended Galois fields (GF), wherein the per se known Karatsuba method is iteratively applied in accordance with the invention. When using the invention the area requirement can be reduced for example from 6.2 mm | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136023 | Data Encryption Method Using Discrete Fractional Hadamard Transformation - A data encryption method using discrete fractional Hadamard transformation includes the steps of: providing a set of data; processing the data with discrete fractional Hadamard transformation to generate at least one Hadamard matrix, the Hadamard matrix having eigen vectors corresponding to eigen values; selecting order parameters from order vectors of the Hadamard matrix; designating the order parameters as a private key in data encryption. In an embodiment, a set of integers is designated to define numerators and denominators of fractions which represent the eigen values of the Hadamard matrix. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136024 | Sharing a secret using polynomials - A method and system for distributing n shares of a secret to n computing systems, and a method and system for reconstructing the secret from k shares of the secret. In one embodiment, the method for distributing the secret comprises representing the secret as a first polynomial over GF(2). The method further comprises creating the n shares from the secret, each of the n shares including a polynomial over GF(2). The secret can be reconstructed, in one embodiment, by solving coefficients of an interpolating polynomial using k points in the k shares using modulo 2 arithmetic. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136025 | Method for scalarly multiplying points on an elliptic curve - A method performs scalar multiplication of points on an elliptic curve by a finite expandable field K of a first field F | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136026 | WATERMARK EMBEDDING USING LOOK-UP TABLES - The invention relates to embedding a spread spectrum watermark in a data signal as well as to detection of the embedded watermark. A data signal ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136027 | PROVIDING SECURE COMMUNICATIONS FOR ACTIVE RFID TAGS - Described herein in an example embodiment, is a mechanism to distribute and implement secure credentials on a WLAN (wireless local area network) employing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Symmetric keys are provisioned to the tag in a manner that allows for optimized re-association and secure announcements. The provisioned keys are derived in a way that enables the controller to operate without having to maintain the key state for every tag. In an example embodiment, the controller generates keys for the RFID tags that are derived from a master key associated with the controller, an identifier assigned to the RFID tag and an address associated with the RFID tag. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136028 | SECURE CONTENT DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Various embodiments facilitate program content access management. One embodiment is a system with a secure content provider communicatively coupled to a first system and a second system, operable to stream encrypted content over the first system, and operable to communicate access control information over the second system; and a receiving device coupled to the first system and the second system, operable to receive the encrypted program content from the first system, operable to receive the access control information over the second system such that the encrypted program content is decrypted based on the access control information to generate program content, and operable to communicate the program content to a presentation device. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136029 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF COPY-NEVER CONTENT - A method and system for controlling the use of unauthorized content, and specifically for controlling the display of content that is marked as “copy-never.” A compliant signal source transmits a video signal along with a secure timestamp to a compliant display device. The compliant display device determines whether the video signal is authorized to be displayed by determining the content management usage rights status in the video signal and the delay between when the video signal was transmitted and when it was received. In an embodiment of the invention, copy-never content that exceeds a defined delay between transmission and reception is prevented from being displayed. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136030 | Video monitoring system with video signal encrypted and the and method for the same - Techniques pertaining to a security system are disclosed. According to one aspect of the techniques, secured communication of video data between a monitoring system including a monitoring camera and a monitoring terminal is established by encrypting the video data. The monitoring camera is configured to encrypt digital image data before the image data is transmitted to the monitoring terminal. Instead of using commonly used encryption schemes, encryption rules are generated in accordance with an encryption key corresponding to a predetermined encryption algorithm. On the side of the monitoring terminal, decryption rules are generated in accordance with a received description key corresponding to a predetermined decryption algorithm. Depending on implementation, the image data may be encrypted/decrypted line by line, block by block or frame by frame. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136031 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING CONTENT AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION - Disclosed are a method of protecting content and a method of processing information. The method of protecting content can include service related information including revocation application information of content from the outside by employing a content management and protection system, and apply or not apply a content revocation process on the content according to the revocation application information. Accordingly, whether to apply a content revocation process can be controlled according to revocation application information. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136032 | IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image reading apparatus includes: an original reading section reading an image from an original and generating image data on the read image; a key generation section generating a key for encrypting on the basis of the image data generated by the original reading section; an encrypting section encrypting the image data generated by the original reading section with the key generated by the key generation section; and a transmission section transmitting the image data encrypted by the encrypting section to a terminal connected with the outside. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136033 | METHOD FOR PRESERVING PRIVACY OF A REPUTATION INQUIRY IN A PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT - A method for preserving privacy of a reputation inquiry in a peer-to-peer communication environment. The method allows peers using their own personal agents to obtain reputation information of each other through a pair of trustworthy mediator proxies. A mediator proxy is considered trustworthy if even when it is compromised it can guarantee three conditions: (1) the anonymity of the identity of the responders and the target being inquired; (2) the privacy of the content in an inquiry and a response; and (3) the boundary limit of the reputation summary with no possibility of combining the response of multiple inquiries to reverse engineer the reputation rating of an individual responder. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136034 | SCRAMBLING SEQUENCE GENERATION IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Techniques for performing scrambling and descrambling in a communication system are described. In an aspect, different scrambling sequences for different channels and signals may be generated based on different cyclic shifts of a base scrambling sequence, which may be a maximal-length sequence. A scrambling sequence for a given channel may be generated by (i) determining a sequence selector value based on a channel type value and at least one parameter value for the channel and (ii) cyclically shifting the base scrambling sequence based on the sequence selector value. In another aspect, a reference signal sent on variable system bandwidth may be generated with two scrambling sequences, which may be different cyclic shifts of a base scrambling sequence. Scrambling/descrambling for positive and negative frequencies for the reference signal may be performed with the first and second scrambling sequences, respectively. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136035 | Public key infrastructure-based bluetooth smart-key system and operating method thereof - A public key infrastructure (PKI)-based Bluetooth smart-key system and operating method thereof. The system includes a locking device and a mobile communication terminal. The locking device enables Bluetooth communication and enables PKI-based data transmission. The mobile communication terminal embedded with a Bluetooth module performs a remote unlocking or keyless entry function through Bluetooth communication with the locking device. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136036 | COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR EXECUTING HANDOVER, AND BASE STATION APPARATUS, TERMINAL APPARATUS AND CONTROL APPARATUS USING THE COMMUNICATION METHOD - A receiving unit receives a handover request from a terminal apparatus. As the handover request is received, a requesting unit requests a control apparatus connected via a network that an encryption key used for wireless communication performed between the terminal apparatus and a handover source base station apparatus be outputted. As the encryption key is received from the control apparatus as a response to the request, a tentative execution unit performs wireless communication with the terminal using the encryption key using the encryption key. While wireless communication is being performed between the tentative execution unit and the terminal, a setting unit determines a new encryption key between the setting unit and the terminal and continues to perform wireless communication after updating the encryption key with the new encryption key. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136037 | BASE STATION DEVICE AND MOBILE STATION DEVICE - There are provided a base station device transmitting a frame capable of performing cell search without being affected by arrangement of a pilot channel and a mobile station device performing cell search by using the frame. In the base station device ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136038 | APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING ENCRYPTED DIGITAL DATA AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEY STORAGE UNIT THEREOF - An apparatus for receiving encrypted digital data is provided. The apparatus includes a decryption circuit, a controller, an NVM, and a one-way device. The decryption circuit receives a piece of encrypted digital data and decrypts the encrypted digital data into a piece of decrypted digital data. The controller is coupled to the decryption circuit for controlling the flow of the decryption performed by the decryption circuit. The NVM is coupled to the decryption circuit for storing and providing a cryptographic key required in the decryption. The one-way device is coupled between an input bus and the NVM. The one-way device blocks read requests received from the input bus. Besides, the one-way device translates write requests received from the input bus into access signals compatible with the NVM and then outputs the access signals to the NVM. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF RESTRICTING RECORDING OF CONTENTS USING DEVICE KEY OF CONTENT PLAYBACK DEVICE - The present invention relates to a system and method for restricting recording of contents using a device key of a content reproduction device. A content recording device includes a content recording unit for encrypting contents using a Content Encryption Key (CEK) and recording the encrypted contents in a recording medium; a CEK transmitting/receiving unit for transmitting the CEK to at least one content reproduction device, and receiving, from the at least one content reproduction device, an encrypted CEK being encrypted using a device key of each of the at least one content reproduction device; and a CEK recording unit for recording the encrypted CEK in the recording medium. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136040 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - Encrypted text data c | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136041 | Secure information storage system and method - The present invention systems and methods facilitate secure communication of information between devices. A present invention system and method can enable secure communication of proprietary content in a HDCP compliant configuration. In one embodiment, a high definition content protection key secure management method is utilized to enable efficient and secure storage of a HDCP key. A high definition content protection key value is received. The high definition content protection key is encrypted utilizing a secure key value, wherein the secure key value is not accessible via an external port. In one exemplary implementation, the secure key is stored in fuses included in a processing unit. The results of said encrypting in a memory (e.g., a BIOS memory, flash memory, etc.). | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136042 | APPLICATION LAYER AUTHORIZATION TOKEN AND METHOD - An authorization token may provide security for operations. The authorization token may be encrypted by a key manager of a head end system so that only a target device may decrypt the authorization token and perform an operation. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136043 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING KEY MANAGEMENT AND KEY DISTRIBUTION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS - A method and apparatus are provided that enable a common key distribution and management system to be used for distributing and managing the keys that are used for authenticating, authorizing and ciphering exchanges between a wireless device and an ANP and that are used for authentication, authorizing and ciphering exchanges between wireless device and the SNP. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136044 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A DISTINCT PERCEPTUAL LOCATION FOR AN AUDIO SOURCE WITHIN AN AUDIO MIXTURE - In accordance with a method for providing a distinct perceptual location for an audio source within an audio mixture, a foreground signal may be processed to provide a foreground perceptual angle for the foreground signal. The foreground signal may also be processed to provide a desired attenuation level for the foreground signal. A background signal may be processed to provide a background perceptual angle for the background signal. The background signal may also be processed to provide a desired attenuation level for the background signal. The foreground signal and the background signal may be combined into an output audio source. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136045 | Method and apparatus for outputting sound source signal by using virtual speaker - A method and apparatus for outputting a sound source signal by using a virtual speaker are provided. The method includes generating a virtual sound source signal delayed by a virtual delay value, instead of by the minimum delay value, according to a sampling rate of an input sound source signal, from the input sound source signal; generating a speaker output signal in which a sampling rate is changed based on the input sound source signal and the generated virtual sound source signal; and outputting the generated speaker output signal. Thus, a non-uniform radiation pattern, which causes distortion in a sound radiated from a speaker array, is removed and the limitation of a frequency band of a controllable sound source signal is overcome, thereby providing a stable sound. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136046 | Audio Signal Processing Circuit - An audio signal processing circuit comprising: a holding circuit configured to receive a clock signal and set data corresponding to the clock signal, and to hold the set data; a processing circuit configured to process at least one of a first audio signal and a second audio signal input in parallel, based on the set data of the holding circuit; and a set data output circuit configured to output the clock signal to the holding circuit based on the first audio signal corresponding to the clock signal, and output the set data to the holding circuit based on the second audio signal corresponding to the set data. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136047 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING STEREO EFFECT IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - An apparatus and a method for providing a stereo effect when playing an audio file at a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a component extractor for extracting a mono component and stereo components from an audio signal and a gain controller for determining a signal ratio of the stereo components to the mono component and for controlling a stereo gain according to the signal ratio. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136048 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPRODUCING SURROUND WAVE FIELD USING WAVE FIELD SYNTHESIS - Provided are an apparatus and a method for reproducing a surround wave field using wave field synthesis. The apparatus includes an audio signal analyzer for analyzing a received multi-channel audio signal to check the number of audio signal channels, and extracting a sound source signal for each checked channel from the multi-channel audio signal; a wave field synthesis renderer for localizing the extracted sound source signal for each channel at a virtual sound image outside a narrow space using wave field synthesis so that the extracted sound source signal is suitable for the number of the checked audio signal channels; and an audio reproducer for reproducing the localized virtual sound source signal. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136049 | Device and method for acoustic communication and/or perception in a motor vehicle - A device for acoustic communication and/or perception in a motor vehicle includes at least one microphone and at least one loudspeaker, which are assigned to a vehicle seat, the microphones taking the form of directional microphones, the at least one loudspeaker taking the form of a directional loudspeaker. A method is for improving the acoustic communication and/or perception in a motor vehicle. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136050 | FITTING AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR DIRECT BONE CONDUCTION HEARING DEVICES - The present invention relates to a method for fitting and verification of direct bone conduction hearing devices to a patient, wherein
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| 20090136051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODULATING AUDIO EFFECTS OF SPEAKERS IN A SOUND SYSTEM - A system for modulating audio effects of speakers is provided. The system includes a selecting module, a playing module, a recording module, a time delay computing module and a modulating module. Based on these modules, the system is capable of determining a time difference and a pitch for each of the speakers, and modulating the time difference and the pitch for each of the speakers to a desired time difference and a desired pitch, so as to ensure that simultaneous sounds from each speaker arrive at a microphone at about the same time and with the same audio pitch. A related method is also provided. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136052 | Active Noise Cancellation Using a Predictive Approach - A method for active noise cancellation in a volume generates a mathematical model of a noise process to be cancelled. Using the mathematical model, a noise signal in a next sample period is predicted from a measured noise signal. The predicted signal is inverted and applied to the volume. Destructive interference of the noise signal and the inverted signal cancels the noise in the volume. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136053 | NOISE CANCELLER, SOUND COLLECTOR HAVING THE NOISE CANCELLER, AND PORTABLE PHONE HAVING THE NOISE CANCELLER - A noise canceller configured to remove surrounding noise from a desirable sound collected by a first microphone, the noise canceller includes a second microphone arranged in a place separated from the first microphone and configured to collect the surrounding noise; a second amplifier circuit part configured to amplify an output signal of the second microphone and output the output signal; and a signal processing circuit part configured to remove the surrounding noise from a sound collected by the first microphone by using the output signal of the second amplifier circuit part. The second amplifier circuit part is provided in the vicinity of the second microphone. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136054 | Engine Sound Control Apparatus and Control Method - An engine sound control apparatus capable of arranging a sound of a frequency that is lower than the fundamental-order frequency of the engine. The engine sound control apparatus detects the frequency of the engine sound and generates a sound signal of a frequency that is in accordance with a control signal and outputting the sound signal generated by the oscillator. Through the interaction between the sound generated by the apparatus and the engine sound, occupants in the passenger compartment will perceive a sound of a frequency that is equal to the difference between the generated sound and the fundamental-order sound. This yields a sound that is lower in frequency than the fundamental-order sound without actually generating a sound of a frequency that is lower than that of the fundamental-order sound. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136055 | Converter System for an Active Noise Compensation Apparatus - There is provided a transducer system for an active noise compensation apparatus, which has a first end at the ear side and an electroacoustic transducer. The electroacoustic transducer has a diaphragm system and a magnet system, wherein the central region of the diaphragm system is curved towards the magnet system and is in the form of an inverted calotte. A sensor microphone is arranged in a volume between the first end and the region of the curvature of the diaphragm system. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136056 | DEVICE IN A HEADSET - A device in a headset having a throat microphone and ear speakers soundproofing against the auditory meatus. The device has a separate microphone connected to the ear speaker for picking up the sound of the surroundings that is transmitted to the car speaker. Furthermore, noise-suppressing means are included, which limit the sound level of the sound of the surroundings. The throat microphone communicates via a communication unit. The soundproofing ear speaker and the microphone are arranged so that the headset can be housed in a safety helmet. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136057 | Automated Sensor Signal Matching - In one embodiment, a method for matching first and second signals includes transforming, over a selected frequency band, the first and second signals into the frequency domain such that frequency components of the first and second signals are assigned to associated frequency bins, generating a scaling ratio associated with each frequency bin, and for at least one of the two signals, or at least a third signal derived from one of the two signals, scaling frequency components associated with each frequency bin by the scaling ratio associated with that frequency bin. The generating comprises determining, during a non-startup period, a signal ratio of the first and second signals for each frequency bin, determining the usability of each signal ratio, and designating a signal ratio as a scaling ratio if it is determined to be usable. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136058 | COMPATIBLE CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR 4- AND 5-POLE EARPHONES AND PORTABLE DEVICE USING THE SAME - A compatible circuit and method for 4- and 5-pole earphones and a portable device are disclosed. The compatible circuit and method alter the path of audio signals, using switches, according to control signals, so that the 4-pole earphone can be used in a portable device designed primarily for a 5-pole earphone. The apparatus and method include determining the type of earphone, altering the audio signal path according to the type of earphone, and transmitting the audio signal to the earphone. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136059 | MICROPHONE SYSTEM, SOUND INPUT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A microphone system, includes: a housing, adapted to be placed in a reference position relative to a sound source; a first microphone, configured to receive sound from the sound source at a first position within the housing; a second microphone, configured to receive sound from the sound source at a second position within the housing; and a differential signal generator, wherein: the first and second positions are arranged on a first line; and the first line perpendicularly intersects a second line that is extended from the sound source at a third position which is not between the first and second positions, and obliquely intersects a third line that is extended from the sound source at a fourth position which is between the first and second positions, when the housing is placed at the reference position. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136060 | Audio output control device and audio output control method - An audio output control device includes: display means for displaying two screens; speaker output control means for recognizing whether a main screen or a sub screen is being selected on the display means that is displaying the two screens and performing a control process to output a main or sub sound of the selected main or sub screen through a speaker; and headphone output control means for, before a headphone is connected, performing a control process to supply to a headphone terminal of the headphone the sub or main sound of the sub or main screen that is not being selected. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136061 | AUDIO LEVEL COMPRESSOR - An audio level compressor for compressing the dynamic range of an input audio signal. The audio level compressor can be part of a microphone, or a separate component. The audio level compressor includes input terminals for receiving the input audio signal, a lamp having a filament resistance that is a function of the input audio signal; a load resistance; a signal gain controller that includes a means for increasing dynamic range compression of the input audio signal, and output terminals for providing an output audio signal that is a function of the input audio signal and the signal gain. The signal gain controller provides a signal gain that is a function of the filament resistance and the load resistance. The audio level compressor can also include an expander circuit or a power conditioning circuit. Power can be provided by an internal source or a phantom power supply. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136062 | MICROPHONE CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION THEREIN - The invention provides a method for analog-to-digital conversion in a microphone circuit. First, a first gain is determined. A first analog signal is then amplified according to the first gain to obtain a second analog signal. The second analog signal is then converted from analog to digital to obtain a first digital signal. A second gain is then determined according to the first gain so that a product of the first gain and the second gain is kept constant. The first digital signal is then amplified according to the second gain to obtain a second digital signal. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136063 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN INTERFACE TO A PROCESSING ENGINE THAT UTILIZES INTELLIGENT AUDIO MIXING TECHNIQUES - A method for providing an interface to a processing engine that utilizes intelligent audio mixing techniques may include receiving a request to change a perceptual location of an audio source within an audio mixture from a current perceptual location relative to a listener to a new perceptual location relative to the listener. The audio mixture may include at least two audio sources. The method may also include generating one or more control signals that are configured to cause the processing engine to change the perceptual location of the audio source from the current perceptual location to the new perceptual location via separate foreground processing and background processing. The method may also include providing the one or more control signals to the processing engine. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136064 | Vibration transducer and manufacturing method therefor - A vibration transducer is constituted of a substrate, a diaphragm having a conductive property, a plate having a conductive property, and a plurality of first spacers having pillar shapes which are formed using a deposited film having an insulating property joining the plate so as to support the plate relative to the diaphragm with a gap therebetween. It is possible to introduce a plurality of second spacers having pillar shapes support the plate relative to the substrate with a gap therebetween, and/or a plurality of third spacers having pillar shapes which support the diaphragm relative to the substrate with a gap therebetween. When the diaphragm vibrates relative to the plate, an electrostatic capacitance formed therebetween is varied so as to detect vibration with a high sensitivity. The diaphragm has a plurality of arms whose outlines are curved so that the intermediate regions thereof are reduced in width. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136065 | COMPOSITE SPEAKER AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A composite loudspeaker has a first loudspeaker and a second loudspeaker. The first loudspeaker has a first frame and a first voice coil, and the second loudspeaker has a second frame stacked on the first loudspeaker and a second voice coil. The first frame has first external connecting sections that are connected to respective terminals of the first voice coil. The second frame has second external connecting sections that are connected to terminals of second voice coil. The first external connecting sections and the second external connecting sections are disposed on substantially the same plane. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136066 | STEREO IMAGE WIDENING - A stereo image can be widened by converting a stereo audio signal into a sum-difference audio signal, applying HRTF processing to the difference channel, and producing an output stereo audio signal. A stereo image can also be widened by receiving a stereo signal, converting the stereo signal into a sum-difference signal, applying HRTF processing to only the difference channel, upsampling the sum-difference signal, applying distortion, downsampling the sum-difference signal, and converting the sum-difference signal into a stereo signal. A system for widening a stereo image can comprise an input module configured to convert a stereo audio signal into a sum-difference audio signal, an HRTF module configured to apply HRTF processing to only the difference channel, a distortion module configured to apply a first distortion to the sum channel and a second different distortion to the difference channel, and an output module configured to produce an output stereo audio signal. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136067 | Multi-function headphone system - A system and method for switching a monaural headphone or headset to a binaural headphone or headset and vice versa. Such a system and method is especially useful for utilizing audio, video, telephonic, and/or other functions in multifunction electronic devices utilizing both monaural and binaural audio. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136068 | SHIELDING DEVICE FOR A HEARING AID - A shielding device for a hearing aid is able to shield components against interference from the outside and vice versa. The shielding device has at least three sections, which are each connected to one another via a flexible connecting section. It being possible for at least a first section to be provided with a printed circuit board and to be populated with at least one component and/or an integrated circuit, it being possible for the two other sections to be folded around the first section by the flexible connecting sections, in order to shield the first section. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136069 | Hearing Aid Device - The invention relates to a hearing aid device and a hearing aid switch. The switch is operable to open and close an electric circuit of the hearing aid device. A lock for the switch is operable to selectively enable and disenable a hearing aid device function. The hearing aid device comprises a device for selectively inhibiting the operation of the switch to enable or to disenable the hearing aid device function. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136070 | Adaptable Connection Module of a Modular Hearing Aid - A connection module for a modular hearing aid contains an interface for mechanical and electrical or acoustic coupling of the connection module to a main module which is configured to produce electrical or acoustic signals. The connection module furthermore contains a line for passing an acoustic or electrical signal to an earpiece which is configured for at least partial insertion into an auditory channel of a patient. An adaptation device is configured for adaptation of the length of a part of the line which projects out of the connection module. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136071 | Connector for fastening a wearing hook to a hearing apparatus - A hearing apparatus with a housing shell and a connector are provided. The connector, having a tubular base body, allows a wearing hook to fasten a hearing apparatus. A first fastening element is at a first end of the base body for fastening the wearing hook. A second fastening element is on or in the vicinity of the second end of the base body for fastening to a frame of the hearing apparatus. A third fastening element is located between the first and the second fastening element on the base body and is used to fasten a housing shell of the hearing apparatus. The housing shell thus need not be directly fastened to the frame, so that the frame can be designed to be smaller and slimmer. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136072 | Sound reproduction with improved performance characteristics - A sound reproduction system is disclosed in which a sound barrier defines a horn passageway having a first end and a second open end. A high frequency range driver is provided at the first end, and is mutually coupled with a lower driver to the horn passageway. The lower driver has an upper frequency end lower than a frequency of a first cancellation notch for the drivers. The lower driver is located at a position along the horn passageway at which the passageway has a preselected cross-sectional area which is no greater than an area of a round cross section having a circumference equal to one wavelength at the upper frequency end. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136073 | Microphone - A microphone having a first shell with a cavity region is disclosed. A PCB and a sound receiving member are mounted within the cavity region. A brace is disposed over the cavity region having opposite ribs located against two opposite sides of the PCB. A push button is operably mounted on the brace and is adapted to be moveably operated to actuate the PCB ON or OFF. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136074 | Earphone and the Method of Making thereof - An earphone and its method of making are disclosed. The earphone comprises a first shell and a second shell joined thereto to form a housing. A sound pressure releasing path is defined in the housing. A loudspeaker is disposed in the housing. A strain relief collar is securely clasped between the first and second shells, and the strain relief collar has an inner molded body and an outer molded body. The inner molded body having a hardness, and the outer molded body has a hardness lesser than that of the inner molded body. A cord has an end connected to the loudspeaker, a portion encompassed by the strain relief collar and a portion extended out of the strain relief collar, wherein the sound pressure releasing path allows sound air waves to exit the earphone to the atmosphere when the loudspeaker imposes sound to the ear. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136075 | VIBRATION SPEAKER AND A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING THE VIBRATION SPEAKER - A vibration speaker for a portable electronic device is disclosed herein. The vibration speaker comprises a case. A loudspeaker member for generating a sound is contained in the case. The loudspeaker member comprises a frame, a magnet, a voice coil and a membrane. The voice coil is operable to generate a movement of the membrane vertically up and down when an electric current is applied to the voice coil and a magnetic field is formed by interaction between the voice coil and the magnet. The vibration speaker additionally comprises a vibration coil for generating a vibration. The vibration coil is positioned in relation to the magnet of the loudspeaker member such that the vibration coil is operable to generate a movement of the entire loudspeaker member vertically up and down when an electric current is applied to the vibration coil and a magnetic field is formed by interaction between the vibration coil and the magnet. Metal springs may be positioned to elastically support between the loudspeaker member and the case. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136076 | Portable inflatable and illuminative speaker - The present invention is to provide a speaker, whose surface is distributed with glittering cones, made the user's sense of being positioned within a real, three dimensional space, further the speaker is free from damage, when fallen down or impinged by surrounding objects. The portable, inflatable, and illuminative speaker can provide visual perception and tactile perception. A portable, inflatable, and illuminative speaker comprising: an audio base ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136077 | SPEAKER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRIVING SPEAKER - A speaker apparatus includes an acoustic vibration plate, and an actuator mounted to the acoustic vibration plate such that one end and the other end thereof, in a driving axis direction, exist in a plate surface of the acoustic vibration plate. The actuator applies vibration to the acoustic vibration plate to play back sound. The speaker apparatus enables a sound image to uniformly spread over the entire plate surface of the acoustic vibration plate. In addition, the entire speaker apparatus can be made compact. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136078 | Loudspeaker - A loudspeaker including a frame and a toroidal magnet that is affixed to the rear of the frame. The toroidal magnet has a central passageway that opens into the frame. A cap is affixed to the rear of the magnet and closes the central passageway. A guide rod is affixed to the cap and projects forwardly from the cap into the central passageway. A tubular former is slidably positioned upon the guide rod. A voice coil is wound about, and is affixed to, the tubular former. A driver plate is affixed to the front of the tubular former. A resilient surround connects the periphery of the driver plate to the front of the frame. A suspension assembly resiliently connects the tubular former to the frame and has a pair of conical diaphragms that are secured together so as to form a bellows. A spider connects the bellows to the frame and another spider connects the bellows to the tubular former. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136079 | AUTOMATIC MICROPARTICLE MARK READER - An automatic reader system, apparatus, and method for the identification and authentication of articles enabling automatic collection and processing of code data associated with microparticle marks, automatic determination of the code from the code data associated with microparticle marks, and automatic retrieval of reference information associated with the code. | 05-28-2009 |
