41st week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080248702 | Towable Recreational Water Board - A recreational water board for towing a person behind a water craft on or below the surface of the water. The board includes a substantially planar structure with a pair of wings on either side of a central axis of symmetry. Each wing has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being swept-back to give the board a hydrodynamically contoured profile. The board also includes handgrips to enable the board to be firmly gripped while being towed, and pairs of apertures arranged symmetrically on either side respectively of a central board axis for attaching a tow bridle to the board. The pairs of apertures define a pivot axis, perpendicular to the central axis, about which the board may be tilted to enable the user to dive or resurface in the water, depending on the direction of tilt. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248703 | Buoyant mount for supporting articles in particular cinematographic apparatus upon or within a body of water. - A collapsible, height adjustable support device with inflatable buoyancy floats for mounting articles particularly cinematographic apparatus upon and below the water. It is characterised by a central tubular frame ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248704 | Finished Fibers and Textile Construction - The invention relates to fibers and textile fabrics which have been impregnated with a mixture containing a hydrophobic active component and a polymer binder to improve wearer comfort. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248705 | Processes for generating halamine compounds on textile substrates to produce antimicrobial finish - Provided herein are processes for topically applying an antimicrobial finish to a textile substrate, such as a yarn, a fabric, a composite, or an assembled article (for example, a garment). Specifically, the antimicrobial finish is based on hindered amine compounds that are applied in an aqueous bath (such as a commercial or home laundry setting), using the factors of pH and compound solubility to promote the formation of a durable antimicrobial halamine finish. Advantageously, the antimicrobial finish, which may be applied to fabrics made of any of a variety of fiber types and combinations of fiber types, has been found to be durable to repeated launderings. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248706 | Artists panel with watercolor releasable coating - An artists canvas suitable for accepting and releasing water-based paints, pencils, and inks, in which the artists canvas is coated with a coating is formulated to accept and release water-based paints, pencils, and inks without unacceptable running or bleeding of the water-based paints, pencils, and inks in and on the coating. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248707 | Armor material and method for producing it - The invention is based on the object of providing armoring that is lightweight and exhibits a denser microstructure that is improved as against ceramic composite materials. To this end, armoring against high dynamic impulsive loads is provided that comprises a composite material having at least two phases, the first phase forming a matrix for the second phase, and the first phase being a glass or a glass ceramic, and the second phase being embedded and distributed in the form of particles and/or fibers in the matrix formed by the material of the first phase. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248708 | Ballistic Fabric - Briefly the invention relates to a flexible fabric for use as for example in a roll-up shutter with improved ballistic properties. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a ballistic fabric that is formed from a unique cabled yarn and allows less deformation on impact. The unique cabled yarn may be a metal reinforced aramid yarn for giving the fabric additional strength. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248709 | STAB RESISTANT AND ANTI-BALLISTIC MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a fabric having both stab resistant and anti-ballistic properties. The fabric is made of yarn of a weight greater than about 500 dtex, and the fabric has a minimum shrinkage factor of at least about 1% achieved through a densification treatment. The invention further relates to a method of producing a such a fabric having the steps of agitating a fabric made of a yarn of a weight greater than about 500 dtex, substantially removing a spin finish from the fabric before, during or after the agitating step, and drying the fabric. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248710 | Two-Dimensional Web Material, Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing the Same as Well as Use Thereof - The invention relates to a two-dimensional web material made of a layer material and also a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the same, wherein the two-dimensional web material contains a non-woven material and has a Poisson's ratio of <0.2 during expansion in the machine direction. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248711 | Yelp saver - The present invention is direct toward a yelp saver constructed from spring wire and having two distinct sections or portions. The two portions have rounded sections that allow the user to place the yelp saver into the game call without damaging the reeds or poking holes in the reeds and the two sections are separated by a spring action in the yelp saver that allows the reeds to be separated for drying. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248712 | Amusement device for entertainment of a child - An amusement device for entertainment of a child is provided. Said amusement device is releasably attached to a child seat. Said amusement device includes a first panel for providing entertainment to a child sitting in said child seat, a second panel for providing support to said amusement device, and an attaching device for releasably attaching said amusement device to said child seat. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248713 | Magnetic valance for hanging toys from infant carriers - The present invention is a magnetic valance for attachment to baby carriers, strollers, infant car seats and other baby travel systems, to which an array of toys can be easily secured for the baby's enjoyment and stimulation. The valance comprises a fabric panel having an array of magnets sewn directly into the margins of the material allowing the margins to attract one another magnetically and grasp any object about which it is wrapped, and an array of tie-straps for supporting the attachable toys. The valance can be wrapped around the sunshade of infant carriers, and strollers, and attached onto itself via the internal magnets, with the tie-straps exposed in front of the baby for attaching infant toys. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248714 | Fan Attachment Arrangement - An attachment arrangement for use in connection with an existing ceiling fan having a plurality of rotatable fan blades. The arrangement includes a connecting arrangement for attaching an object to at least a portion of at least one of the fan blades, such that, as the fan blade rotates, the object rotates via the connecting arrangement. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248715 | Toy launcher and method - A recreational toy launching assembly and method for launching a toy are provided. The launching assembly includes a wing member slidably disposed along a structure which is employed for launching a toy. The wing member is coupled to an elastic member that is engaged to the structure. The method for launching a toy includes sliding a wing member in an initial direction along a structural portion of a launching assembly which is coupled to a toy; and releasing the wing member, causing the wing member to travel in a direction opposed to or opposite the initial direction and the toy to launch in the initial direction. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248716 | TOY TRACK SYSTEM - Embodiments of a toy track system and methods of using such embodiments are described. In general, the system may include a track that has a longitudinal passage with an insert disposed in the longitudinal passage. A toy may be positioned adjacent the track so that it is proximate to the insert inside the longitudinal passage. When so positioned, an attractive force (such as, e.g., a magnetic force) may couple the toy to the insert so that as the toy and insert may move in a corresponding fashion along the track. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248717 | Zen Stick - A Zen Stick manufactured from a wood selected from the group consisting of Black and White Ebony, Olivewood, Bocote, Cocobolo, Purpleheart, Zebrawood, Tulipwood, Kingwood and a blend of Ebony, Olivewood, Cocobolo and Bocote., having a length of approximately eleven inches and a cylindrical outer surface of approximately one and a quarter inches, the cylindrical surface being highly polished. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248718 | Portable Liquid Dispensing Brassiere - A brassiere based invention of two bladders for collecting, storing, transporting and dispensing liquid. Each bladder has a sealable mouth for filling and a slitted nipple for dispensing. The mouth is an extension of the bladder, sealed when folded over for security and comfort. Each nipple is composed of a semi-flexible material with a small slit which opens when pressure and/or suction is applied and allows the liquid to flow. The bladders are inserted into the pockets of the brassiere and each nipple is secured to the brassiere. The bladders are filled with liquid through the mouth and the bladders may be removed for filling/cleaning. Once each mouth is sealed, unless a nipple is engaged the liquid remains stored within the bladders and may be transported within the brassiere. Optional fabric flaps may be attached to the exterior of the brassiere to lay over each nipple. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248719 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MODIFYING A SURFACE OF A COMPONENT - An apparatus, method and computer program product for modifying a surface of a component is provided. In use, a surface of a component is translated relative to at least one jet for a period of time to form a plurality of features thereon. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248720 | EYEGLASS LENS PROCESSING APPARATUS AND LENS FIXING CUP - In a two-step processing mode in which a cup for attaching a lens to a chuck axis is changed from a large diameter cup to a small diameter cup on the way of processing, a roughing path data computing unit for computing first roughing path data larger than the target lens shape data by a predetermined finishing margin, and second roughing path data having a radius vector larger by at least Δa than at least radius vector data of the large diameter cup; and a processing controller for roughing the peripheral edge of the lens based on the second roughing path data in response to a processing start signal, thereafter stopping the processing and further resuming the processing. The processing controller performs, when a processing resuming signal is inputted, processing control of either roughing and finishing, or finishing without roughing. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248721 | EYEGLASS LENS PROCESSING APPARATUS - An eyeglass lens processing apparatus comprising: | 2008-10-09 |
20080248722 | EYEGLASS LENS PROCESSING APPARATUS - In an eyeglass lens processing apparatus for beveling a peripheral edge of an eyeglass lens, if the high curve lens processing mode is selected by a mode selector, a computing unit acquires a high curve bevel path for locating the bevel apex on a front surface curve of the eyeglass lens or for locating the bevel apex at a position shifted by a predetermined quantity from the front surface curve toward the rear side on the basis of the edge position information acquired by the edge position detector, thereby providing high curve beveling data for the rear surface beveling grindstone, or for the front surface and rear surface beveling grindstones; and a beveling controller bevels the peripheral edge of the eyeglass lens by the rear surface beveling grindstone, or by the front surface and rear surface beveling grindstones on the basis of the high curve beveling data. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248723 | Polishing condition control apparatus and polishing condition control method of CMP apparatus - To eliminate the unevenness of the film thickness of the wafers, and increase the polishing efficiency, reduce the running cost and enhance the production yield. A CMP apparatus | 2008-10-09 |
20080248724 | Grinding machine for grinding work pieces between centers and for centerless grinding, as well as grinding method - A grinding machine for grinding work pieces ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248725 | Floor Grinding Machine - The present invention is a floor grinder assembly for grinding a floor. The assembly includes first and second rails configured for being mounted spaced apart from and parallel to one another. A plurality of stands is configured for mounting the first and second rails above the floor. The stands have an adjustable length for adjusting a height position of the first and second rails such that the rails define a plane above the floor. A truss is configured to mount between the rails and to be movable along a length of the rails. A grinding assembly includes a grinding wheel and a motor driving the grinding wheel. The grinding assembly is configured for mounting to the truss and for being movable along a length of the truss. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248726 | Polishing Method and Polishing Film Used in Such Polishing Method - Disclosed is a polishing method which is effective to prevent lowering of the polishing efficiency in the later stage of polishing. The polishing method is characterized in that polishing is performed while so adjusting a polishing liquid as to have a pH of not less than 2 and less than 7. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248727 | Polishing Slurry - The present invention provides a polishing slurry which remarkably inhibits the occurrence of scratch, dishing or erosion. According to the present invention, provided is a polishing slurry comprising organic particles (A), an oxidizing agent and a complexing agent, wherein said organic particles (A) are those obtained by coating a part of the surface of an organic particle (B) having functional groups capable of reacting with a metal to be polished on the surface with a resin (C) free from functional groups capable of reacting with a metal to be polished, and the organic particle (B) is preferably one containing a copolymer obtained by polymerization of a monomer composition comprising 1 to 50 weight % of one, two or more monomers selected from a monomer having a carboxyl group, a monomer having a hydroxyl group, a monomer having an amino group, a monomer having an acetoacetoxy group and a monomer having a glycidyl group, and 99 to 50 weight % of other monomers, with each percentage based on the total weight of the monomers. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248728 | Method for manufacturing polishing pad, polishing pad, and method for polishing wafer - There is disclosed a method for manufacturing a polishing pad that is formed of a urethane foam pad and attached to a turn table to polish a wafer, the method comprising at least steps of: slicing a urethane foam cake to provide the urethane foam pad; and performing press processing with respect to the urethane foam pad with a pressure of 15000 g/cm | 2008-10-09 |
20080248729 | Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Optical Elements - In a method for producing optical elements, material on a blank ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248730 | WAFER PROCESSING METHOD - A wafer processing method including the step of removing a ringlike reinforcing portion formed along the outer circumference of a wafer on the back side thereof. The ringlike reinforcing portion is ground by a grinding stone in such a manner that the locus of the grinding stone rotating intersects the ringlike reinforcing portion as viewed in plan. The grinding of the ringlike reinforcing portion is ended when the ground surface of the ringlike reinforcing portion becomes higher by 20 to 1 μm than the upper surface of a metal film deposited on the back side of a device area of the wafer. It is unnecessary to accurately align the grinding stone to the ringlike reinforcing portion on the upper side thereof, so that the position control can be easily performed. Further, the grinding of the ringlike reinforcing portion is ended when the difference in height between the ground surface of the ringlike reinforcing portion and the upper surface of the metal film becomes 20 to 1 μm, so that there is no possibility that the metal film may be damaged. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248731 | SONIC RAZOR BLADE SHARPENER - An apparatus for sharpening one or more razor blades secured within a holder is disclosed. The holder includes a head for retaining the one or more razor blades in a cutting position and a handle affixed to the head. A housing includes a razor slot adapted to receive the head. A sharpening assembly disposed within the housing includes a sharpening member positioned adjacent the razor slot. The sharpening member is adapted to engage the one or more blades in the cutting position. A motor assembly is also disposed within the housing and is adapted to transmit a high frequency vibration to the sharpening assembly. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248732 | DISC BLADE SHARPENER - A disc blade sharpener. A wheel carriage includes a rotatable abrasive wheel contactable against the side surface of the cutting edge of the disc blade. A rotatable driver wheel mounted on the carriage rotates the disc blade while the abrasive wheel contacts and sharpens the cutting edge of the disc blade. The carnage includes an electric motor, abrasive wheel, and driver wheel that may be adjustably moved both in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction relative to the concave disc blade. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248733 | Holding Fixture For a Grinding Tool, Grinding Tool and Supporting Body For a Grinding Tool - A holding fixture ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248734 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED CHEMICAL MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION AND CMP PAD - A polishing pad includes a guide plate, a porous slurry distribution layer and a flexible under-layer. Polishing elements are interdigitated with one another through the slurry distribution layer and the guide plate. The polishing elements may be affixed to the compressible under-layer and pass through corresponding holes in the guide plate so as to be maintained in a substantially vertical orientation with respect to the compressible under-layer but be translatable in a vertical direction with respect to the guide plate. Optionally, a membrane may be positioned between the guide plate and the slurry distribution layer. The polishing pad may also include wear sensors to assist in determinations of pad wear and end-of-life. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248735 | NET RUCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and a method for rucking netting onto a tube are described. The apparatus, in a first embodiment, comprises a frame having an axis, a passage along the axis, means for reciprocating movement along the axis, a netting tube releasably attachable to the means for reciprocating movement, a second tube comprising a frustum having a bore, the second tube being slidable co-axially to the netting tube, an annular space defined by the second tube and the netting tube, and spring-loaded fingers attached to the frame and extending into the passage. In another embodiment, a method for rucking netting onto a tube comprises attaching a netting tube to a moveable platform, mounting a second tube axially over the netting tube, the second tube comprising a frustum having a bore therethrough, placing an end of a netting over the second tube, forming an annular space between the netting tube and the second tube, and moving the second tube reciprocatingly through spring-loaded fingers. The second tube is a frusto-conical shape, a frusto-pyramidal shape, or another frustum shape | 2008-10-09 |
20080248736 | Air conditioner for vehicle - An air conditioner for a vehicle includes an air conditioning unit for generating a conditioned air, an air-blowing outlet portion for blowing the conditioned air toward a target portion of a passenger in a passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a control unit adapted to conduct a cool-down control. The target portion includes a face area, a seat-contact portion and a hand area of the passenger, the seat-contact portion contacting a seat of the vehicle. The cool-down control includes a first blowing operation for blowing the conditioned air from the air-blowing outlet portion toward the face area, a second blowing operation for blowing the conditioned air from the air-blowing outlet portion toward the seat-contact portion and a third blowing operation for blowing the conditioned air from the air-blowing outlet portion toward the hand area. The first blowing operation, the second blowing operation and the third blowing operation successively begun. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248737 | SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE - A solar air conditioning device ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248738 | FLOW CONTROLLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A flow controlling assembly configured to permit air flow between a first chamber and a second chamber. A frame member includes a damper contacting surface at least partially surrounding a frame opening configured to permit the air flow therethrough. A damper plate includes a frame contacting surface configured to contact the damper contacting surface when the damper plate is in a closed position. A hinge assembly is disposed between the frame member and the damper plate. The hinge assembly is configured to permit the damper plate to rotate on a rotational axis relative to the frame member and to permit the rotational axis to translate relative to the frame member. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248739 | MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED AUTO-CLOSING AIR VENT - A self-closing vent intended for use in attics, crawl spaces, joist cavities, exterior walls, interior walls, or other structural element which allows for the free flow of air from outside a building to interior spaces during normal use. The vent includes a damper blade pivotally connected to, and disposed within, the vent housing, which is held in an open position by a temperature sensitive fusible link. Two, and preferably three, permanent magnets provide the force for driving the damper blade into a closed and locked position. A first magnet disposed in a side of the vent housing and a second magnet disposed on the damper blade are disposed with opposing (repelling) polarities when the damper blade is held in the open position. A third magnet disposed proximate the back of the vent housing is oriented so as to attract the magnet disposed on the damper blade. Thus, when the fusible link is broken by high temperatures, the first magnet propels the damper blade toward the closed position, and the third magnet attracts the damper blade to assist in putting it into a fully closed position. The third magnet and second magnet then cooperate to effect a secure closure, which is supplemented by mechanical locks disposed in the vent housing. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248740 | Method and System for Sharing Content Items and their Metadata Among Mobile Device Users and Purchasing Content Items From an Online Store - The present invention relates to a method and system for short-range sharing data among mobile device users and for purchasing one or more content items represented by or relating to the shared data, comprising: (a) providing a plurality of mobile devices, each having one or more short-range communication capabilities, for communicating and sharing said data with other such mobile devices by means of a software component installed within each of said mobile devices, wherein when the shared data includes a content item, the content item is prevented from being played until it is purchased from an online store; and (b) providing an online store over a data network, enabling each user of said mobile devices to access said online store, and to purchase said content item included within said shared data. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248741 | TIME DIFFERENCE OF ARRIVAL BASED ESTIMATION OF DIRECTION OF TRAVEL IN A WLAN POSITIONING SYSTEM - Methods of estimating the bearing of a WLAN-enabled device are provided. A method of estimating a bearing of a WLAN-enabled device includes estimating a speed and geographic location of the device and receiving signals transmitted by an access point, including a first message and a second message. The method further includes accessing a database to determine the geographic location of the access point, determining an actual time of arrival value of the second message, and determining a time difference of arrival value for the second message based on the actual time of arrival of the second message and an expected time of arrival of the second message, which is based on an actual arrival time of the first message. Estimating the bearing of the device is based on the estimated speed and location of the device, the time difference of arrival value, and the location of the access point. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248742 | EXTENSIBLE INFOTAINMENT/TELEMATICS SYSTEM HAVING UPDATABLE USER INTERFACE - An infotainment/telematics system includes a fixed base unit adapted to execute a set of stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics functions and a portable communication device adapted to execute a stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics function. The fixed base unit includes a user interface that is updated when the fixed base unit and the portable communication device are connected for intelligent communication with one another. Additionally, or in the alternative, the portable communication device may include a user interface that is updated when the fixed base unit and portable communication device are connected for intelligent communication with one another. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248743 | Location Based Services Quality Assessment - An automatic radio station tuning control system senses when a mobile radio receiver is leaving the coverage area of the transmitter that is transmitting program content, and entering the coverage area of another transmitter that is transmitting the same program content. The program content can be from a radio station, a mobile internet application, or the like. The mobile radio performs re-tuning to the other transmitter in order to continue to receive the program content even though the mobile radio is leaving the coverage area of the first transmitter. The tuning control system can provide uninterrupted coverage to a listener of a radio when the radio receiver is, for example, in a vehicle traversing a mountainous area, or when the radio receiver is moving from one WiFi hot spot to another. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248744 | System and Method for Detection of Mobile Operating Through a Repeater - A system and method for a network analysis system operating in a wireless communication system with repeaters is disclosed. Embodiments of the system and method enable the network analysis system to determine if signals being received by the network receivers arrive directly from a target mobile appliance or if the signals are passing through a repeater. The repeaters through an augmentation measure attribute of a received signal to a network manager and based on these attributes it is determine whether the signal is served by a repeater or other network device. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248745 | System and Method for Identifying the Path or Devices on the Path of a Communication Signal Using (1+r(T)) Amplitude Modulation - A system and method of applying a known modification to a signal to enable a determination of a signal received by a first node is received directly from a second node or indirectly through a repeater. The repeater receives a primary signal and creates a secondary signal as a function of the primary signal and a known modification, wherein the known modification identifies the repeater. The primary signal is transmitted and injected with the secondary signal as the first signal to the primary receiver. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248746 | Diversity System for Transmitting a Signal with Sub-Carriers - In diversity systems ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248747 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR FACILITATING RECONNECTION OF A WIRELESS DEVICE TO A NETWORK - Apparatus, and associated methodology, for an I-WLAN or other wireless device. Information associated with network entities, such as an SSID or an associated PLMN, with which the wireless device communicates is buffered. In the event of subsequent loss of communication connectivity, the buffered information is retrieved and used pursuant to a reconnection attempt. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248748 | Systems and methods for pairing Bluetooth devices - Embodiments of software-supervised pairing processes are provided. The processes enable a user to pair a mouse and keyboard with a Bluetooth transceiver without having to use a second mouse and keyboard. At least two separate processes are provided, including a long transition for initial pairing or re-pairing and a short transition for re-establishing a connection after devices have already been paired. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248749 | SIGNALING OVER CELLULAR NETWORKS TO REDUCE THE WI-FI ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF MOBILE DEVICES - Techniques for increasing the battery life on a mobile device by decreasing the energy consumption of the mobile device's wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) interface are described. In one embodiment, the mobile device's Wi-Fi interface is automatically disabled when the device is not engaged. When the device receives a wake up call from a server via its Cellular interface, the Wi-Fi interface is enabled if the device answers the wake up call and the Wi-Fi interface is available. Using its Wi-Fi interface, the mobile device then connects to an IP-based network via a Wi-Fi access point. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248750 | COMPONENTIZATION OF MOBILE DEVICES - A mobile device with full functionality is comprised of two or more hardware components. Each hardware component provides a subset of mobile device functionality. Full functionality includes transceiver communications, processing, non-volatile memory, power, input and output. A communications interface, whether wired or wireless means, is used to link the two or more components together to produce a fully functionally mobile device. One or more of the hardware components can be advantageously embedded in or proximate to a piece of jewelry, a garment, or a fashion accessory. Other non-portable hardware components, when available, can also be linked to two or more components of the mobile device to provide additional functionality. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248751 | Systems and methods for managing out-of-band device connection - Systems and methods for managing connection of devices to a wireless network using out-of-band communications. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248752 | RADIO TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, TRANSMITTER AND RADIO TRANSMISSION METHOD - A radio transmission system includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes: first and second antennas; a transmission circuit converting an signal into a radio signal corresponding to a transmission channel, and transmitting the radio signal via a transmission antenna; a receiving circuit measuring an electric field strength, for each channel, of a radio wave which a receiving antenna receives; a control circuit selecting first antenna as the receiving antenna, selecting a channel which includes the smallest strength as the transmission channel, selecting first antenna as the transmission antenna when the largest strength is equal to or smaller than a threshold value, and selecting second antenna as the transmission antenna when the largest strength is larger than the threshold value; and a switching circuit connecting the transmission circuit and the receiving circuit to the antennas, according to the selection by the control circuit. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248753 | Method and apparatus for retransmitting data based on antenna scheduling in MIMO system - Provided is a method for retransmitting data based on antenna scheduling in a MIMO system to which a spatial multiplexing technique is applied. The method includes the steps of: (a) at a transmitter side, modulating an input packet into transmittable data to transmit to a receiver side; (b) at the receiver side, estimating channel values from the packet transmitted from the transmitter side, and selecting transmitting and receiving antennas for transmitting the next packet from the estimated channel values; (c) detecting whether an error is present in the packet or not, and transmitting a feedback signal to the transmitter side, the feedback signal including information on whether or not to transmit the packet and a list of the selected transmitting antennas; and (d) at the transmitter side, retransmitting the transmitted packet or transmitting the next packet through the transmitting antennas designated by the receiver side depending on the feedback signal. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248754 | Communication control system, information center, motor vehicle, communication control program, and system establishing the communication control system - A system controlling an operation of an information processing device mounted on a mobile apparatus such as a motor vehicle to cause it to efficiently receive data, while ensuring economy of the resources of the mobile apparatus, is provided. According to the device control system ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248755 | WIRELESS AUDIO TRANSFER SYSTEM, WIRELESS MICROPHONE, AUDIO TRANSMITTING APPARATUS, AUDIO RECEIVING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, RECORDING APPARATUS, AND AUDIO MIXER - Disclosed is a wireless audio transfer system that includes an audio transmitting apparatus including a microphone and a modulating/transmitting unit for transmitting radio waves modulated using an audio signal from the microphone, an audio receiving apparatus including a receiving/demodulating unit for receiving the radio waves and demodulating the audio signal, and an audio output terminal for outputting the audio signal demodulated by the receiving/demodulating unit. The system further includes an image pickup apparatus including an audio input terminal for inputting the audio signal. In the system, the audio transmitting apparatus includes a detecting unit for detecting distortion of an audio signal and a data transmitting unit for transmitting status data, the audio receiving apparatus includes a first communication terminal and a data processing unit for obtaining the status data from the received radio waves and outputting the status data from the first communication terminal, and the image pickup apparatus includes a second communication terminal for inputting the status data outputted from the first communication terminal, a display unit, and a first control unit for displaying whether audio distortion is present at the audio transmitting apparatus. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248756 | METHOD OF MEASURING TRAFFIC VOLUME IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for measuring the traffic volume of a transport channel in a mobile communication system is disclosed, including receiving a buffer occupancy for each of a set of logical channels mapped to a transport channel, measuring a traffic volume of the transport channel based on the received buffer occupancies, and reporting the measured traffic volume of the transport channel to an upper layer. The measured traffic volume may be reported to the upper layer when the volume is out of a given range or a timer set to a given period has expired. Using this method, a radio resource control layer can perform a dynamic radio bearer reconfiguration using the measurement results received from a medium access control layer of the communication system. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248757 | Receiver Having a Gain-Controllable Stage - A gain-controllable stage (CLN, A1, A2 . . . , A7, ACC) comprises a reactive signal divider (CLN) followed by an amplifier arrangement (A1, A2 . . . , A7, ACC). The reactive signal divider (CLN) may be in the form of, for example, a capacitive ladder network. The gain-controllable stage (CLN, A1, A2 ..., A7, ACC) has a gain factor that depends on a signal division factor that the reactive signal divider (CLN) provides. The reactive signal divider (CLN) forms part of a filter (LC). The signal division factor is adjusted on the basis of a frequency (F) to which the receiver is tuned and a signal-strength indication (RS). | 2008-10-09 |
20080248758 | Data Transmission And Retransmission - A method transmits data. The method includes transmitting a series of data unit, receiving a retransmission request indicating a plurality of corrupt data units in the transmitted data units which were not received correctly, and retransmitting the corrupted data units. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248759 | Apparatus For Coupling A Wireless Communication Device To A Physical Device - A wireless communication device may be configured to transmit and receive data through a physical device, such as a cable. Relatively higher transmit radio frequency (RF) signals from the wireless communication device may be shifted to a relatively lower frequency, thereby enabling the relatively lower frequency signals to be carried by the physical device. Similarly, relatively lower frequency signals from the physical device may be shifted to relatively higher frequencies, thereby enabling the wireless communication device to receive the signals from the physical device. In one embodiment, the frequency of the RF signals may be between 2.3 and 2.7 GHz and the frequency of the relatively lower frequency shifted signals may be between 900 and 1100 MHz. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248760 | Method of Controlling at Least One Terminal From a Base Station - One or more identifiers are set for each terminal and a priority ranking is allocated to each identifier to determine priority of one scheduling command relative to any other scheduling command. A data block is transmitted from the base station to the, or each, terminal, including the scheduling command and at least one identifier. Each terminal indicated by the identifier adapts its power level or data rate in accordance with the scheduling command. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248761 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL FOR PTT AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MISSED CALL INFORMATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal for Push To Talk (PTT) and a method for processing missed call information thereof, which allows a receiver to check why an originator requested the PTT telephone call during the absence of the receiver through missed call information. The missed call information includes the voice of the originator requesting the PTT call, and the voice of the originator is output when confirmation of the missed call information is requested. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248762 | METHOD FOR MANAGING ONE OR MORE MEDIA TYPES SUPPORTED IN A POC SESSION, AND A POC SYSTEM AND A POC USER EQUIPMENT FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - A PoC system, method, user equipment and server used for managing one or more media types supported in a PoC session opened between a PoC server and one or more PoC clients is provided. When at least one PoC client is engaged in a Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Push-to-talk (PPT) over Cellular (PoC) multimedia communication service and is to be withdraw from a PoC session in which the PoC client is participating, a PoC server identifies and stores information about one or more media types that were negotiated to be usable between the corresponding PoC client and the PoC server when the corresponding PoC client joined the PoC session. Next, when the number of PoC clients using the identified one or more media types among remaining PoC clients participating in the PoC session is one or less, the PoC server determines that the identified one or more media types is no longer needed for the corresponding PoC session, and corrects the PoC session so as to not use the identified one or more media types. Accordingly, when the one or more media types will not be received by any PoC client in the PoC session the use of the one or more media types in the PoC session is discontinued, so that it is possible to prevent a transmission error of the corresponding one or more media types and to save resources allocated to the corresponding one or more media types. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248763 | METHOD FOR MANAGING PRE-ESTABLISHED SESSION, POC SYSTEM AND POC USER EQUIPMENT FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for enabling a terminating-side PoC client to open a PoC session by using a pre-established session, and to maintain the pre-established session when the terminating-side PoC client terminates the open PoC session, and a PoC system and a PoC user equipment (UE) for implementing the same. To this end, a REFER BYE message is used to terminate the PoC session while keeping the pre-established session maintained. The REFER BYE message must include information, such as pre-established session parameter information, a session ID, etc. In order to obtain the session parameter information, when the PoC session is opened by means of the pre-established session, a specified condition is determined in the terminating-side PoC client and a PoC server, and the pre-established session parameter information is stored in each PoC client and a PoC server acting as a participating PoC function according to a result of the determination. Also, the REFER BYE message is transmitted from the PoC client to the PoC server, and the PoC server receives the REFER BYE message, checks the contents of a header in the received message, and terminates the PoC session while keeping the pre-established session maintained when a specified condition is satisfied. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248764 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD TO CONTROL ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus and a control method of the electronic apparatus are provided. A user may perform data communication between the electronic apparatus and an external apparatus connected to the electronic apparatus by moving the external apparatus to move a connector or a dial switch of the electronic apparatus to easily manipulate the electronic apparatus. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248765 | Superheterodyne Receiver with Switchable Local Oscillator Frequency and Reconfigurable IF Filter Characteristics - An integrated circuit RF receiver processes multiple RF frequencies without internally changing the local oscillator to receive the multiple signals. No front-end tuner is used. In one embodiment, multiple crystals are connected to pins of the IC. A switch within the IC, controlled by a switch signal, selects one of the crystals as a reference frequency, depending on the frequency of the RF signal desired to be received. The selected reference frequency is applied to an RF synthesizer (a local oscillator) to set the output frequency of the RF synthesizer. The local oscillator signal is then mixed with the incoming RF signal to generate sum and difference signals that need to be filtered by an IF filter. The switch signal also reconfigures the IF filter to change its center frequency and filter bandwidth, based on the requirements of the RF signal data format. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248766 | Reuse of digital-to-analog converters in a multi-mode transmitter - A transmitter for generating modulated signals is shown, wherein in a first-type operating mode, a first digital signal is input into a digital-to-analog converter to obtain a first analog signal that is input into a first-type unit, in which a first-type modulated signal is generated in dependence on at least the first analog signal; and wherein in a second-type operating mode, a second digital signal is input into the digital-to-analog converter to obtain a second analog signal that is input into a second-type unit, in which a second-type modulated signal is generated in dependence on at least the second analog signal. Correspondingly, a wireless communication device is shown, as well as a base station, a module in a wireless communication device, a module in a base station, an integrated circuit, a method, a computer program and a computer program product. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS OVER A RANGE OF POWERS - The present invention is directed to a power detection circuit for use in a wireless transmitting device. The circuit makes use of multiple gain paths so that two or more scaling factors are provided. Each scaling factor allows the detector circuit to provide more ADC levels per dB and thus provide accurate power control over a wider power range than through the use of a single gain path and a single scaling factor. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248768 | Radio Communication Method and Radio Communication Device - A first receiving unit typically receives a control frame in a narrowband channel. A communication data selection unit controls power saving of a second receiving unit performing reception in a UWB channel, based on the control frame. A communication data generation unit generates communication time reservation response information by adding information reporting a normal reception to the received request for communication time reservation, and transmits this information from transmitting units in the narrowband channel, so that a second receiving unit is set to an operating mode only during a time slot when UWB communication is performed, and use of the time slot for performing UWB communication is reported to the radio communication device which has made the communication request and the radio communication devices in the area where transmission is possible. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248769 | SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An IC chip allows first communication for performing communication with all of the other IC chips, and second communication for performing communication while restricting communication parties. That is to say, the IC chip performs sending/receiving signals with a new communication arrangement with both the first communication which is a broadcasting arrangement and the second communication which is a communicatory arrangement. This enables the function upgrading electronic equipment to be performed easily, and enables flexible signal processing with a new communication arrangement. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248770 | BROADBAND RECEPTION SYSTEM - A reception system is proposed which is intended for receiving radio broadcasting in the AM and FM bands having an antenna coupled to an analog part on the input side, for receiving a complete reception band. The system also has a frequency selection module and a digital part that is set up to output a demodulated audio signal. The selection module comprises, as seen in the signal flow, of a filter, an attenuation element that can be regulated, a fixed amplifier, and a further filter. The output side band of the analog part provides a band limited and level-regulated signal that is sampled in an analog to digital converter at a frequency f | 2008-10-09 |
20080248771 | CALIBRATION TECHNIQUES FOR FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZERS - In one embodiment, this disclosure describes a frequency synthesizer for use in a wireless communication device, or similar device that requires precision frequency synthesis but small amounts of noise. In particular, the frequency synthesizer may include a phase locked loop (PLL) and an integrated voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The frequency synthesizer may implement one or more calibration techniques to quickly and precisely calibrate the VCO. In this manner, the analog gain of the VCO can be significantly reduced, which may improve performance of the wireless communication device. Also, the initial state of the PLL may be improved to reduce lock time of the PLL, which may enhance performance of the wireless communication device. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248772 | Integrated Aviation Rf Receiver Front End and Antenna Method and Apparatus - An aviation radio frequency receiver front end ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248773 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION IN multiple-antenna COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for interference cancellation in multiple-antenna communication system is disclosed. Accordingly, a receiver of a multiple-antenna communication system cancels interference by selecting either a multiple-symbol processing scheme or a single-symbol processing scheme depending on a signal type, thereby improving performance of the communication system. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248774 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF REMOVING INTERFERENCE NOISE IN PERSONAL COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - Apparatus and method for removing interference noise in a personal communication terminal. A function of removing interference noise is adapted to the personal communication terminal, and adjustment parameters for removing interference noises are continuously set to up-to-date adjustment parameters, so that, in the activation of broadcast receiving, a turn-on stabilizing time of the personal communication terminal can be reduced, and the broadcast receiving performance can be maintained at an optimum state. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248775 | DYNAMIC CURRENT STEERING MIXER - A dynamic current steering mixer. The dynamic current steering mixer comprises a Gilbert cell mixer core, a pair of load devices, a dynamic current steering cell, and a transconductor cell. The Gilbert cell mixer core has first and second nodes, receives a first differential input signal, and provides a differential output signal at the first nodes thereof. The load devices are respectively coupled between the first nodes of the Gilbert cell mixer core and a first fixed voltage. The dynamic current steering cell has third nodes coupled to the second nodes and fourth nodes. The transconductor cell is coupled between the fourth nodes and a second fixed voltage and receives a second differential input signal. The dynamic current steering cell alternately steers current of the transconductor cell to or away from the Gilbert cell mixer core. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248776 | High-frequency circuit - A mixer circuit receives a local signal and an input signal so as to output a high-frequency signal generated based on the received signals. An output buffer receives the high-frequency signal. A band-pass filter having predetermined characteristics is formed by using the parameters of passive elements included in an output equivalent circuit as viewed from an output terminal of the mixer circuit and the parameters of passive elements included in an input equivalent circuit as viewed from an input terminal of the output buffer circuit. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248777 | Apparatus and method for communicating in a high noise, multiple-recipient environment - An apparatus and method for communicating in a high noise, multiple-recipient environment, such as a convoy or other collection of vehicles or personnel operating in adverse conditions. A plurality of user terminals is provided. For example, each vehicle in a military convoy may be provided with a user terminal. The user terminals each comprise a commercial, off-the-shelf processor capable of running a commercially available operating system and at least one software program that uses predefined icons to communicate information to other users, as described further below. Users can select a message icon by which a message corresponding to the icon may be sent to all other users. The message is sent from the user terminal to a communications control unit associated with that user terminal via a communications link. The communications control unit, among other functions, compiles the message to be sent into a desired format for transmission. From the communications control unit the message is sent via an RF modem and communications link to an RF antenna from which it is transmitted. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248778 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRIGGERING A LOCAL EMERGENCY SYSTEM USING WIRELESS MEANS - A method and system for triggering a local emergency system using wireless means. Existing local emergency systems are exploited through an ordinary mobile user device implementing the present invention. Disadvantages of current local emergency system are overcome by facilitating a user to remotely report emergency service request with more accurate location information automatically conveyed by the present invention. A mobile user device is configured to activate an emergency service station of a local emergency system without knowing the location of the emergency service station and without physically accessing and operating the emergency service station. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248779 | MEDIA CONTENT AND MOBILE DEVICES - Methodologies and related devices and systems are provided that facilitate provision, usage, publication, and/or rating of media content by providers and/or users media content. According to one aspect, content preloaded on a mobile device can be activated based on user fulfillment of an access requirement. According to another aspect, a user of a mobile device can publish user associated information to locate substantially matching users. According to a further aspect, users of mobile devices can share and rate content to create a community of aggregated content. Various modifications are provided that facilitate monetizing or incentivizing the described methodologies and related devices and systems. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248780 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CURRENCY QUERYING - A system and method is disclosed that includes a currency conversion mechanism for a mobile device prior to authenticating with and accessing a network in a foreign jurisdiction such that the mobile does not require knowledge of exchange rate between the currencies used in visited and home jurisdictions. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248781 | Interactive Information Method and System - Methods of providing information using an interactive information device ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248782 | Providing Devices With Command Functionality in Content Streams - Mechanisms are provided for delivering command functionality such as out-of-band data to a mobile device in a media stream. A media stream may be divided into multiple portions. One or more portions are modified to include command functionality. The command functionality associated with the media stream is extracted at a mobile device. In particular instances, the command functionality provides notification of an event. The command functionality may be executed using one or more virtual machines associated with the mobile device. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248783 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE SELECTING AN AUDIBLE ALERT THAT WILL CONTRAST WITH LOCAL AUDIBLE AMBIENT CONTENT - A portable communications device ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248784 | Methods and system for dynamically and anonymously linking wireless communications unit users - A system and method for wireless communications unit users within proximity to make social connections. Users can dynamically discover potential matches in the proximity and interactively find out mutual intentions to socially connect in an anonymous and discreet manner. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MATCHING USERS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system for matching users in a wireless communication system based on proximity of the users and user-defined profiles includes at least two mobile units. The mobile units include a requesting unit and at least one target unit, and each mobile unit is capable of operating as both a requesting unit and a target unit. The system also includes profile means for storing a user profile on each of the mobile units and search means for searching for at least one target user by a requesting user. The search means compares the user profiles of each target user with the user profile of the requesting user. The search means can also indicate a match when a target unit is within a predetermined distance of the requesting unit. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248786 | Broadcast program recording method, communication control device, and mobile communication device - Disclosed are an example broadcast recording method, information terminal, communication device and broadcast recording system for resolving the problem of missing programs when radio wave difficulties occurs or an electronic communication is made during viewing or listening to a program. When an incoming or outgoing call is made in an information terminal containing broadcast signal receiving functions and communication functions, the broadcast signal currently being received is recorded automatically. When a problem or interruption in receiving the broadcast signal is detected, a command signal is automatically sent to the recording server in order to record the broadcast signal currently being received. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248787 | Method for connecting to network server, terminal using the same, and method for storing information using broadcast - A broadcasting mobile terminal communication method and the broadcasting mobile terminal are disclosed. The method includes displaying a list of broadcast files stored on the terminal, in which at least one of the broadcast files is associated with broadcast related data stored on the terminal, and the broadcasting related data allows a user to obtain additional information about the at least one broadcast file. The method also includes selecting a broadcast file that is associated with broadcast related data, and connecting to an entity that provides the additional information about the at least one broadcast file. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248788 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-MODAL MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for a method for multi-modal mobile media services may comprise delivering a message comprising content to a user handset, associating an offer for related content with the message, associating at least one request for response with the offer, wherein the request for response is associated with a mode for accessing the related content, and transmitting the related content via the mode indicated by the response. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248789 | MOBILE MIDDLEWARE SUPPORTING CONTEXT MONITORING AND CONTEXT MONITORING METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is mobile middleware, a context monitoring method, a context-aware system, and a context-aware service provision method, which support energy-efficient context monitoring. The mobile middleware receives a request for a CMQ from context-aware application programs, receives sensor data from sensors, monitors whether the CMQ is satisfied, and transmits an event to the context-aware application programs according to results of the monitoring. In this case, the mobile middleware controls the sensors so that only sensor data required to determine whether the CMQ is satisfied needs to be transmitted so as to reduce energy consumption during the performance of the monitoring. Therefore, the mobile middleware can perform energy-efficient context monitoring, required by the context-aware application programs. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248790 | System and method for providing caller name or caller information to a callee via call signaling - A system for transferring alphanumeric information to a mobile device, embedded with the call signaling, where the mobile device is able to extract the information from the incoming call and display it on the device, the information containing at least one of: {caller's name, caller's brand name, caller's information, caller's brand information}, the information is being added to the call by a network server controlling the call using IN triggers, or being added to the call directly by the caller's mobile device. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248791 | User equipment, radio network controller, and method for controlling user equipment - The present invention relates to user equipment that includes a transmitting/receiving unit that transmits/receives information to/from a base transceiver station of a cell where the user equipment is located. Also included is a control unit that controls a specific operation while the user equipment is located in the cell by receiving specific operation information to start the specific operation via the transmitting/receiving unit. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248792 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING LAZY-LOCK CONTROL IN REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION SERVICES - Lazy-lock control methods for use with a real-time communication network are presented, the real-time communication network incorporating a right-to-send procedure, the methods including: a) sending a first floor control request message to the real-time communication network by a first requesting user equipment (UE), the real-time communication network configured for connecting the first requesting UE with a receiving UE; b) sending a first media to the real-time communications network by the first requesting UE before receiving a floor control grant message from the real-time communications network; c) substantially simultaneously sending the floor control grant message to the first requesting UE and a floor taken message to the at least one receiving UE by the real-time communication network; and d) forwarding the first media to the at least one receiving UE by the real-time communications network. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248793 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATA RETRANSMISSION IN MULTIHOP RELAY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and a method for sending a control message for retransmission in a multihop relay wireless communication system are provided. Data received from a lower node is checked for errors. The data is transmitted to an upper node, when the data has no errors. When two or more messages, which include at least one of Acknowledgement (ACK) messages and Negative ACK (NACK) messages in response to a data reception are received from one or more lower nodes, the two or more messages are transmitted to the upper node at the same time. Accordingly, the RS can transmit the control messages for the ARQ provided from the lower nodes, to the upper node at the same time. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248794 | Configuration and management of wireless network devices - An approach is provided wherein a lack of wireless connectivity between a wireless network device and a wireless network is detected, and the wireless network device connects to an administrator device over a separate wireless network. Network configuration data is transmitted from the administrator device to the wireless network device over the separate wireless network and based on the network configuration data the wireless network device attempts to reconnect to the wireless network. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248795 | Call results failure classifications - A method of classifying a call failure. In one embodiment, an indication of a call failure is received and the cause of the failed call is automatically identified and classified. In one embodiment, identifying the cause of a call failure comprises determining signal characteristics, determining network resource availability, and determining cellular structure characteristics. In one embodiment, a call failure is classified as coverage failure if the signal strength is below an acceptable threshold or if a wireless device initiates a call and receives no response from the network or when the signal interference is above an acceptable threshold. In one embodiment, a call failure is classified as capacity failure if a network is unable to accommodate a wireless device with a communication channel or resources. A call failure is classified as operational failure if the call failure is related to mistakes in a configuration file defining and identifying cellular structures. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248796 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING ADAPTIVE THRESHOLD FOR TIMING DEVIATION MEASUREMENT AND METHOD - Apparatus and method of wireless communication that determines received signal timing deviation which is used to generate a timing advance for adjusting wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) transmissions. An adaptive threshold for measuring the timing deviation is set based on the energy level of received WTRU signals. WTRU signal samples which exceed the threshold are evaluated to determine timing deviation. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248797 | Method and System for Operating a Multi-Function Portable Electronic Device Using Voice-Activation - Methods and systems in which a portable electronic device can be voice activated are disclosed. The portable electronic device can be a multi-function electronic device. The voice activation can be robust and context sensitive. The voice activation can also be utilized without any preparatory user action with respect to the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device can also interact with a media system. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248798 | Wireless signal receiver with antenna pointing search control - A wireless signal receiver with antenna pointing search control includes a base, a rotatable antenna assembly, a rotary supporting mechanism, and a driving motor. The driving motor is controlled via an antenna pointing operation unit and a control circuit to drive the rotatable antenna assembly supported on and connected to the rotary supporting mechanism to rotate along with the rotary supporting mechanism relative to the base. The rotary supporting mechanism includes a central shaft associated with and driven by the driving motor to rotate, and a round seat associated with the central shaft to rotate along with the central shaft. When the driving motor drives the central shaft to rotate, the central shaft brings the round seat and accordingly, the rotatable antenna assembly connected to the round seat to rotate at the same time. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248799 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DUAL-MODE MOBILE TERMINAL - A communication apparatus and method for a dual-mode mobile terminal provides supporting communications through a wireless local area network and a cellular network, simultaneously. The communication apparatus includes a first communication unit for supporting a wireless local area network communication; a second communication unit for supporting a cellular communication; and a control unit for controlling the second communication unit to set up a media session with another terminal and for controlling the first communication unit to retrieve a preferred channel among a plurality of channels provided by an Access Point. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248800 | Managing handoffs between overlaid networks - A method and apparatus of managing a subscriber handoff between types of wireless networks is disclosed. The method includes the subscriber maintaining a wireless connection with a first wireless network. The subscriber simultaneously monitors availability of a second wireless network during open time slots of frames of transmission scheduling of the subscriber. The subscriber activates communication support circuitry for supporting a wireless connection to the second wireless network, if the second wireless network is detected to be available. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248801 | ACCESS TO LOCALLY RELEVANT SERVICES AND PERSONALLY RELEVANT SERVICES WITHIN A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENT - Accesses to locally-relevant and contextually-relevant services information within a mobile communications environment are enabled. The solutions include an improved location determination in which a first mobile communications device processes location information broadcast by other devices via short-range wireless signals to determine its approximate location. The described solutions include a context-based selection of the most relevant of a set of locally-available services, including filtering services according to whether the first mobile device is currently moving and filtering according to a personal profile of the device user. | 2008-10-09 |