48th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080293277 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A BATTERY TO A MOUNTING SYSTEM - A system is provided for connecting a battery to a mounting system. The battery is coupled to a battery connector, and the mounting system is coupled to a mounting system connector. The system includes an inner housing of the battery connector configured to receive a plurality of cables from the battery. The system further includes a respective plurality of male connectors or female receptacles positioned within the inner housing of the battery connector and coupled to the plurality of cables. The plurality of male connectors or female receptacles is configured to remain unexposed upon disconnecting the battery connector from the mounting connector during an unsafe event. The system further includes an outer housing of the battery connector surrounding the inner housing, where the outer housing includes a tapered wall. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293278 | Contact connector assembly for a sensor-dispensing instrument - A contact connector assembly, which is adapted to be used in a sensor-dispensing instrument that contains electrochemical test sensors, comprises at least four electrical contacts, a housing connector, a base connector and a moveable mechanism. The housing connector forms a housing opening that is adapted to receive the at least four electrical contacts. The base connector is coupled to the housing connector and forms a sensor-receiving opening. The base or housing connector is adapted to move between first and second positions. The moveable mechanism is coupled to the housing or base connector. The moveable mechanism is adapted to move the base or housing connector between the first and second positions. The housing and base connectors are adapted to be coupled in a first position such that they are adapted to hold one of the test sensors. The housing and base connectors are adapted to be coupled in a second position such that they allow the test sensor to be removed therefrom. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293279 | Electrical connector having improved contacts - An electrical contact ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293280 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SOCKET ASSEMBLIES - An electrical connector assembly for a cable having a plurality of insulated conductors comprises a body having a respective recess for receiving a terminating pin each of the conductors. A respective spigot sealingly engages within each of the recesses and has a passage for receiving an associated one of the terminating pins. Furthermore a seal is associated with each of the spigots for sealing the spigot relative to the associated terminating pin. The provision of a separate spigot for each of the conductors and for sealing engagement within a respective recess in the body enables the spigots to be sealingly fitted to the conductors prior to each spigot being introduced into its recess and sealingly engaged therein. This provides improved insulation of the conductor and increased creepage distance between the mating electrical parts and the outer surface of the housing of the assembly. It also provides the additional advantage that the seal on the conductor tends to be smaller than in prior arrangements so that there is less thermal expansion of the seal when the parts get hot in a downhole environment. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293281 | CONNECTOR - Larger cavities ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293282 | Flat Circuit Connector With Pivoted Actuator - An electrical connector is provided for terminating a flat electrical circuit. The connector includes a dielectric housing having an opening at a front end thereof for receiving an end of the flat circuit. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing in a side-by-side array and spaced laterally along the opening. An actuator is movably mounted for pivotal movement between an open position allowing the flat circuit to be inserted into the opening with substantially zero insertion forces, a closed position biasing the flat circuit against contact portions of the terminals and an intermediate position whereat the flat circuit is tentatively held in stable condition while allowing readjustment thereof. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293283 | Electric wire and water-stopping method therefor - An electric wire including a conductor; and a coating material outside of the conductor, wherein a water-stopping agent having a flowability is located between the conductor and the coating material on a connection terminal side of the electric wire. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293284 | MODULAR FLASH MEMORY CARD EXPANSION SYSTEM - A memory card system is disclosed. The memory card system comprises at least one flash memory card and a module for holding the at least one memory card. The module comprises a plurality of supports. The supports include rails to guide the at least one memory card in place and a latch system for securing the at least one memory card to the module. The memory card system includes at least one layer of pins coupled to module and a controller coupled to the module. The module electrically connects the at least one layer of pins to the controller. The present invention provides a modular flash memory card expansion system using any standard Secure Digital card; the flash memory card can be any flash-based memory card, such as SD, Compact Flash (CF), MMC, Memory Stick or others. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293285 | Burn-in socket having roller-actuated latching members arrangement - An burn-in socket used for connecting an IC package includes an base, a actuated device floatably assembled on said base, a frame retained on said base, a plurality of contacts received in said base and a switch member rotatable assembled on said base. Said actuated device includes a plurality of sustaining shafts with a plurality of rollers ringed thereon. Said switch member includes a plurality of rotating shafts retained on said base and a plurality of latching members engaged with said rotating shafts and rotating between an open position and a locking position. Said rollers of sustaining shafts moveable engaged with said latching member, which lowers the abrasion while the latching members are rotating between said open position and said locking position around said rotating shafts. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293286 | Cable connector and circuit board connector to be connected to the same - A connector for a cable includes a plurality of a connector portions and a connecting portion. Each of the connector portions has a terminal to which a cable is wired. The connecting portion integrally connects the connector portions at positions so that the cables of the connector portions are parallel to each other in a same direction. A fitting surface is formed on an outer wall surface of each of the connector portions that extends in the fitting direction. When the connectors are fitted with each other, the fitting surface extends to a protruding portion. The protruding portion protrudes along the outer wall surface of the connector portion in the fitting direction beyond a position of a front side of the connector portion. The front side of the connector portion faces a bottom surface of a receiving recess portion of the connector for a circuit board. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293287 | ELECTRICAL TERMINAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL ASSEMBLY - An electrical terminal assembly is disclosed herein. The electrical terminal assembly includes a wire assembly receiving portion that is adapted to receive a wire assembly. The electrical terminal assembly further includes an electrical contact portion. The electrical contact portion is electrically connected to the wire assembly receiving portion. The electrical terminal assembly further includes a spring portion that is adapted to engage the electrical contact portion. The spring portion and the electrical contact portion cooperate to form a female receiver therebetween to engage and secure a male connector when the spring portion and the electrical contact portion are engaged. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293288 | Raceway IDC Connector - A dual-sided IDC connector for use in connecting electrical components to field wiring is described. One side of the IDC connector may be factory-wired to an electrical component. A second side of the IDC connector may be field-wired in an end-wiring or a through-wiring configuration. The second side of the IDC connector may have multiple covers to minimize the effort required by a field technician to terminate the field-wiring. The IDC connector may be easily mounted to existing raceways, outlet strips, and junction boxes. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293289 | BALANCED INTERCONNECTOR - There is disclosed a balanced interconnector comprising first and second like connecting elements, each of the connecting elements comprising an elongate centre section and a pair of parallel IDCs opening in substantially opposite directions, the IDCs attached substantially at right angles to and at opposite ends of the elongate centre sections, each of the connecting elements lying in different parallel plains. The first and second connecting elements are arranged such that the elongate centre sections are opposite one another and the IDCs of the first connecting element are not opposite the IDCs of the second connecting element. In a particular embodiment the connecting elements of adjacent pairs of connecting elements are at right angles. The positioning and geometry of the connecting elements | 2008-11-27 |
20080293290 | Extension Cord Using LED as Indicator Lamp - An extension cord includes a cable, a plug on an end of the cable, and a socket casing on the other end of the cable. A lighting device is mounted in the plug or the socket casing. The lighting device includes an LED electrically connected in parallel to conductive wires in the cable and a DC converting circuit electrically connected to the LED. The DC converting circuit converts an AC voltage from the plug into a DC voltage supplied to the LED for lighting the LED. Light beams emitted by the LED transmit through the plug or the socket casing to show the extension cord and to indicate on/off state of the extension cord. Another lighting device may be mounted in the other of the plug and the socket casing. An optical fiber may be mounted in the cable and lit to show the cable. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293291 | POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE FOR PERSONAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293292 | Cable connector assembly with wire management member thereof - A cable connector assembly includes an insulator ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293293 | Electrical outlet box face plate with adapter plate - A face plate assembly for an electrical outlet box having an open side and an electrical fixture contained therein generally includes a face plate member and an adapter plate. The adapter plate is defined by an outer periphery and has an opening therein sized and shaped to receive a portion of the electrical fixture therein. The adaptor plate further includes a projection extending from a back face thereof, which has a size adapted to be received in an aperture of the electrical fixture for aligning the adapter plate thereto. The face plate member has an opening having an inner periphery edge surface smaller than the outer periphery of the adapter plate so that the face plate member is adapted to sandwich the adapter plate against the electrical fixture when mounted to the outlet box, wherein the adapter plate is not attached to the face plate member or the electrical fixture. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293294 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATCH - A connecting panel assembly including pivot modules that are pivotally connected to a frame of the assembly. The pivot modules include a plurality of jack modules. The jack modules have a plug opening on one side and wire terminations on an opposite side. The pivot modules are pivotally coupled at opposite ends of the frame. The pivot modules can pivot from a closed position wherein the pivot modules are aligned parallel with the frame, and an open angled position wherein the pivot modules are positioned at an angled position relative to the frame. The assembly also includes a support member that supports the pivot modules in the angled position. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293295 | MINIATURE COAXIAL CONNECTER WITH MICRO-SWITCH - A miniature coaxial connecter with a micro-switch comprises a signal terminal and a grounding element; the signal terminal is provided with an elastic portion and a first combination portion; the elastic portion is provided with a long slot used for adjusting elasticity thereof; the grounding element is provided with a contact portion and a second combination portion; a front section of the contact portion is provided with tabs bended toward the elastic portion; the elastic portion is wider and the connection length of it and the first combination portion is longer to allow it rather not to be deformed by an external force. Besides, the wider grounding element is provided with the tabs. Whereby, the connecter is manufactured more easily and the manufacturing yield can be elevated. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293296 | Modular mounting sleeve for jack - A coaxial connection assembly including a coaxial jack. The jack is positioned within a longitudinal opening of a housing. The first end of the jack extends through a first end of the housing and the second end of the jack extends through a second end of the housing. The jack may only be inserted within and removed from the housing through the first end and may be held within the opening by a catch. Rotation of the jack within the opening is prevented. The housing includes a mounting flange extending away from the longitudinal opening. The flange may be adjacent the first end of the housing, and may include an opening for receiving a fastener. Sidewalls may extend from the flange toward the second end. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293297 | Electrical Contact Component, Coaxial Connector, and Electrical Circuit Device Including the Same - An electrical contact component includes a base defining an external terminal to be mounted on a surface of a wiring board with a solder and a fitting portion having a substantially tubular shaped fitting periphery. The external terminal has a first principal surface opposing the surface of the wiring board, a second principal surface substantially parallel to the first principal surface, and sides substantially perpendicular to the first and second principal surfaces and connecting the first principal surface to the second principal surface. The fitting portion is continuously provided on the second principal surface. The fitting periphery of the fitting portion is electrically connected to the second principal surface and the sides of the external terminal by metal layers formed over their respective surfaces. The metal layer contains Ni as a principal constituent and Co, and the metal layer contains Au as a principal constituent. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293298 | RIGHT-ANGLED COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A right-angled coaxial cable connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal is disclosed, the right-angled connector includes fewer components and better impedance characteristics. The right-angled coaxial cable connector includes a main body into which a coaxial cable is inserted, a retainer inserted into the main body, and a coupler for connecting the connector to a terminal. The right-angled coaxial cable connector also has a seal disposed between the retainer and the coupler. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293299 | Coaxial cable connector - A coaxial cable connector including an insulating housing, a terminal and a conductive shell is provided. The insulating housing has an insulating arm disposed thereon. The terminal is disposed in the insulating housing. A portion of the terminal is bent towards the insulating arm to form a tongue portion and an opening thereon. The conductive shell includes a body and a bending portion. The body holds the insulating housing. The bending portion and the tongue portion are located on a side and a reverse side of the insulating arm respectively. The bending portion is capable of pressing the tongue portion by the insulating arm to press the tongue portion toward the opening and to connect the tongue portion to an internal conductor of a coaxial cable so as to press the internal conductor into the opening. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293300 | CONNECTOR - A connector has a terminal insertion opening ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293301 | Electrical connector with anti-twist shield - A shielded electrical connector includes an insulative housing having a receptacle therein. A shield is mounted on the housing. The shield has a protrusion formed thereon that is received in the receptacle. The protrusion engages a surface on the housing to minimize relative motion between the shield and the housing. The shield includes a shroud and the protrusion is located on the shroud. The receptacle is located proximate a mating end of the housing. The shield includes a mounting tab for mounting the connector to a panel. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293302 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes an insulating housing and a plurality of contacts received in the insulating housing. Each contact has a first terminal and a second terminal which has a base portion and a leading arm extending from said base portion. Said base portion and a leading arm define a receiving space for receiving said first terminal. The leading arm has at least one mating bender protruding into said receiving space. The mating bender has a smooth convexity on an inner surface of said receiving space for mating with the first terminal, which alleviates the abrasion between said first terminal and said second terminal and brings a stable connection between the first terminal and the second terminal. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293303 | TRANSFER PLUG FOR A VARIETY OF SOCKETS - A transfer plug for a variety of sockets includes an insulating shell, a first and a second connectors and a signal plug. The insulating shell has two side arms and a first pivoted portion. The first and the second connectors correspondingly combine with the insulating shell respectively and are electrically connected. The signal plug movably connects to the insulating shell and has a third connector connecting to the second connector. The signal plug has a gliding groove in a lateral edge thereof. The insulating shell combines with the first and second connector to form a transiting plug. The signal plug can slidably move and turn in different directions in an unused state. The signal plug can be used alone and doesn't need to be disassembled. The transiting plug can be repeatedly connected to other transiting plugs and converted into a multitasking transfer plug with different specifications and types of sockets. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293304 | Device for Use in a Cable Connection Arrangement and a Cable Connection Arrangement Having Such a Device - A device for use in a cable connection includes a first section formed of a molded resilient material. The first section is provided with at least one opening extending there through for receiving a cable. A second section is formed of a molded resilient material. The second section is at least partially separated from the first section. The second section has at least one interface that lies opposite an interface of the first section that is mateable therewith. The interface of the second section and the interface of the first section have an intermediate space there between in an unmated position. The interface of the second section mutually abuts the interface of the first section in a mated position. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293305 | WIRE LEAD GUIDE AND METHOD FOR TERMINATING A COMMUNICATIONS CABLE - A method for terminating a telecommunications cable where the cable comprises a plurality of twisted pairs of wires. The method comprises the steps providing an interconnection module comprising a pair of contacts for each of the twisted pairs, aligning the end portions and interconnecting each of the aligned end portions with a corresponding pair of conductive contacts. The aligning step comprises arranging the end portions such that when connected to the contact pairs, the twisted pairs remain uncrossed. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293306 | Connector connectable with low contact pressure - For achieving electrical connection by contact with a connection object, a connector includes a body portion including an elastic body. A conductive layer extends along a surface of the body portion and is adapted for contact with the connection object. The conductive layer has a plurality of projections projecting outward. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293307 | Spring beam wafer connector - A multi-contact electrical connector wafer includes an insulating base and at least one bay on a first side of the base. A conductor is associated with the at least one bay and the conductor is adapted to contact a corresponding mating element. The wafer further includes a loading beam adapted to bias the first conductor toward the corresponding mating element upon deflection of the beam. A connector may be formed with a conductive component disposed in a connector housing defining a receptacle opening. The conductive component is arranged in the housing in a manner to allow the conductive component to move relative to the housing. As such, the connector can accommodate a mating connector of a first thickness or a mating connector of a second, different thickness. The connector may also be adapted to accommodate a mating connector that is inserted into the receptacle in a manner that is not collinear with respect to the receptacle. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293308 | Pivoting wafer connector - A multi-contact electrical connector wafer includes an insulating base and at least one bay on a first side of the base. A conductor is associated with the at least one bay and the conductor is adapted to contact a corresponding mating element. The wafer further includes a loading beam adapted to bias the first conductor toward the corresponding mating element upon deflection of the beam. A connector may be formed with a conductive component disposed in a connector housing defining a receptacle opening. The conductive component is arranged in the housing in a manner to allow the conductive component to move relative to the housing. As such, the connector can accommodate a mating connector of a first thickness or a mating connector of a second, different thickness. The connector may also be adapted to accommodate a mating connector that is inserted into the receptacle in a manner that is not collinear with respect to the receptacle. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293309 | Connector with improved contact for transmitting high current - A connector includes a body ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293310 | Short-Circuit Member, Commutator, Armature, and Method for Manufacturing Short-Circuit Member - The number of conductor members in a first conductor member group and the number of conductor members in a second conductor member group are equal to each other and are odd numbers. An inner terminal of each conductor member is displaced from an outer terminal of the same conductor member by 90 degrees with respect to the circumferential direction of the corresponding conductor member group. Each outer terminal of the first conductor member group is displaced from a corresponding one of the outer terminals of the second conductor member with respect to the circumferential direction of the first conductor member group. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293311 | Jet-Propulsion Personal Watercraft - A jet-propulsion personal watercraft comprises a body including a hull and a deck, an engine mounted in the body, a driving power output changing system configured to be able to change a driving power output of the engine, a controller configured to control an operation of the driving power output changing system, and a pressure sensor configured to be able to detect a pressure which is applied to the body from the water on which the body is floating, the pressure having a component in a lateral direction of the body, wherein the controller includes a turning determiner configured to determine whether or not the body is turning, based on a signal received from the pressure sensor; and a driving power output control unit configured to control the driving power output changing system based on information received from the turning determiner. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293312 | MARINE PROPULSION DEVICE - A marine propulsion device such as an outboard motor includes a submersible electric motor having a propeller connected directly with the drive shaft of the motor. The motor is an efficient brushless motor having symmetrical elliptical coils connected with a stator which generate magnetic flux when current is passed through the coils to rotate a rotor for driving the drive shaft. The motor is arranged in a housing having a nozzle connected with a rear portion thereof which surrounds the propeller to reduce cavitation. Cooling fins are provided on the outer surface of the housing to assist with cooling the motor and a motor controller arranged in the housing. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293313 | Demountable Cable Cutter - A cable cutter ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293314 | TROLLING MOTOR CABLE COVER - A trolling motor with sensor unit construction is provided. A sensor is mounted to a lower portion of the trolling motor preferably adjacent the trolling motor propulsion unit. A signal conductor extends from the sensor unit connecting it to a display device. The signal conductor is mounted to a tube portion of the trolling motor with a resiliently deformable cover having a pair of channels formed therein extending between opposite ends of the cover. The tube is received within one of the channels and the cable is received within the other of the channels to removeably mount the signal conductor to the tube. The cover has an open side permitting receipt therethrough of the tube and the second channel has an open side for receipt therethrough of the cable. The open side of the second channel opens into the first channel. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293315 | Flexible reinforced board - A sports board includes an elongated foam core, a top layer, a bottom layer and at least one flexible flat reinforcement strip. The top layer is laminated to an upper surface of the foam core and has a riding surface, a thickness less than that of the foam core and a density greater than the foam core. The bottom layer is laminated to a lower surface of the foam core and has a running sole, a thickness less than that of the foam core and a density greater than the foam core. In particular, the flexible flat reinforcement strip is embedded in a lower half of the foam core and extends substantially the whole length of the foam core and parallel to the foam core. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293316 | Suede Like Artificial Leather with Excellent Strength and Elongation Properties - The present invention relates to a suede-like artificial leather with excellent strength and elongation properties. The suede-like artificial leather comprises a composite sheet having polyurethane filled therein, the composite sheet comprising: a non-woven fabric of ultrafine short fibers entangled with each other and having a thickness less than 0.3 denier; and a woven or knitted fabric placed in the non-woven fabric, entangled with the ultrafine short fibers of the non-woven fabric, and having an constant load elongation of 10 to 30% at a load of 8 kgf, wherein the tensile strength in longitudinal and lateral directions is 35 to 60 kgf/50 iτini and the constant load elongation in longitudinal and lateral directions is 8 to 25%. The suede-like artificial leather is useful as materials for vehicles and furniture requiring durability because of its excellent tensile strength and constant load elongation. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293317 | Stretch Fabrics with Wrinkle Resistance - The present disclosure is directed to stretch or elastic textile articles having wrinkle resistance. The textile articles are preferably cellulosic, more preferably cotton-based. The stretch levels for these articles is preferably greater than about 8 percent and preferably have a DP rating (as determined according to AATCC 143-1996 or AATCC 124-2001) of at least 3.0. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293318 | FABRIC PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a woven material which has improved drying characteristics and can also have heating and/or cooling effect in certain environmental conditions. The material is formed from a mix of polyamide and polyester with a plurality of strands with each strand formed from a plurality of spools of fibre woven together. The strands are then divided and subsequently woven to form the material. The material can then be used on its own or in conjunction with other material layers to form items of clothing, towels, bed linen and the like. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293319 | Method of fabricating an organic light emitting display device - An organic light emitting display device and a method of fabricating the same. A dummy pattern is formed in an emission region to increase the step height of the emission region by an electrode material while a thin film transistor is fabricated, so that a distance between a pixel electrode and a donor film is decreased during fabrication of an organic layer. This reduced distance reduces laser energy for transfer using laser-induced thermal imaging, thus improving life span and efficiency of the device. Further, the pixel electrode can extend into a thin film transistor region and a capacitor region, thus enhancing an aperture ratio. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293320 | ELECTRODE AND ELECTRODE HOLDER WITH THREADED CONNECTION - A threaded connection for an electrode holder and an electrode in a plasma arc torch is provided. The threaded connection has relatively low height, and the engaged portion of a male threaded portion of the electrode and a female threaded portion of the electrode holder are positioned at least partially within a nozzle chamber. In one inventive aspect, the nominal pitch diameter of the electrode is less than the minor diameter of the electrode. In another, the width of the root area of the electrode thread is wider than the width of the root area of the electrode holder thread by at least about 35%. The width of the root area of the electrode is at least about 15% wider than the width of the crest portion of the electrode. As such, the less consumable of the two parts, the electrode holder, is provided with a thread that is less likely to be worn and damaged. In one particular embodiment, the crest profile of the electrode is that of a Stub Acme thread separated by a larger root profile. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293321 | FABRICATION METHOD OF FIELD EMITTER ELECTRODE - A process for fabricating a field emitter electrode includes: impregnating a cathode and anode in an electrolyte containing carbon nanotubes dispersed therein and applying a predetermined voltage to the cathode and anode so as to deposit carbon nanotubes on a substrate provided on the anode; recovering the substrate and applying a conductive polymer onto the surface of the substrate having carbon nanotubes deposited thereon; and heat treating the conductive polymer having carbon nanotubes deposited thereon, so as to completely cure it. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293322 | Light emitting device and manufacturing method thereof - An object of the present invention is to provide a structure and a manufacturing method of a light emitting device, which reduces the amount of water remaining in the light emitting device. Another object of the invention is to provide a structure and a manufacturing method of a light emitting device, which suppresses the deterioration of a light emitting element due to water remaining in the light emitting device. A light emitting device of the invention includes a thin film transistor, an insulating layer covering the thin film transistor, an electrode which is electrically connected to the thin film transistor through a contact hole formed on the insulating layer, and a light emitting element formed by interposing a light emitting layer between a first electrode which is electrically connected to the electrode and a second electrode. The light emitting device further includes a layer formed of a different material from that of the insulating layer only between the electrode and the first electrode over the insulating layer and the insulating layer. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293323 | THERMALLY MOVABLE PLASTIC DEVICES AND TOYS - In accordance with the invention, thin bodies of plastic, such as sheets or strands, with substantially different thermal coefficients of expansion are laminated together to make plastic bodies which move in response to heat. The movable plastic bodies can be secured to a suitable base to make a variety of devices for amusement, temperature monitoring and display. Applications for amusement include a thermally blooming flower, a solar activated butterfly, and curling hair for a doll. Applications for temperature monitoring include safety lids for drinking cups, sunlight blockers and ventilators. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293324 | Toy doll system - A toy doll is provided including a torso having a longitudinal axis lying in a first horizontal plane and a head shell attached to the torso configured for housing at least a movable eyelid piece, a movable jaw piece and at least one motor for operating the eyelid and jaw pieces. At least one arm is provided having a longitudinal axis, and is pivotally attached to the torso and configured to be rotatable about the pivotal attachment point on a second horizontal plane substantially parallel to the first horizontal plane. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293325 | Rotating doll eyeball - The invention relates to a kind of rotating doll's eyeball, comprising of stand, eyeball, eyeball cover, eyeball driving device, cover and sound emitting device. The magnetic force of the magnetic component of the driving device swing magnetically attracts the magnetic component on the eyeball, resulting in the irregular rotation of the eyeball, accompanied by terrifying sound from the sound device, creating a more lifelike doll eyeball. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293326 | HAIR FOR TOYS - Hair for toys which is constituted of filaments made of an alcohol-soluble resin is disclosed. The hair for toys may also be hair for toys which is constituted of filaments made of a composite resin made up of a core and a sheath, where at least one of the resin of the core and that of the sheath is an alcohol-soluble resin. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293327 | DECORATIVE ELEMENT FOR THE HUMAN BODY - A decorative element for the human body in the form of a breast clasp which can be worn on the person. One breast clasp can be worn in the crease beneath a female breast and is held in place by means of a clamping and adhesive effect. The breast clasp is designed as a curved element and performs a shaping or supporting function, or both, for the female breast. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293328 | O.D. Centerless Grinding Machine - In one aspect of the present invention, an outer diameter (O.D.) centerless grinding machine for use in grinding a diamond workpiece has a grinding wheel positioned parallel to a regulating wheel which is adapted to press a cylindrical workpiece into the grinding wheel as the regulating wheel rotates. Electronic equipment may be adapted to adjust a pressure of the regulating wheel against the grinding wheel. Also, a carrier may be adapted to house the workpiece, the carrier being attached to a translation mechanism adapted to move the carrier between the wheels such that the workpiece is in contact with both wheels. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293329 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING A SUBSTRATE EDGE PROFILE AND ADJUSTING THE PROCESSING OF THE SUBSTRATE ACCORDING TO THE IDENTIFIED EDGE PROFILE - Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for processing a selected substrate having an edge profile. The invention includes receiving substrate information at a substrate processing system wherein the substrate information is associated with at least one substrate; determining an identification code of a substrate selected for processing using the received substrate information; accessing edge profile information associated with the selected substrate from the received substrate information using the identification code of the selected substrate; and determining a processing recipe for the selected substrate based on the accessed edge profile information. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293330 | Alumina-film-polishing composition and chemical mechanical polishing method using the same - An alumina-film-polishing composition is for use in chemical mechanical polishing of an object to be polished that includes an alumina film with an irregular surface, so as to planarize the irregular surface. The polishing composition contains an alumina abrasive grain, and a protection-film-forming agent for forming a protection film on the surface of each of the alumina film and the alumina abrasive grain. The protection-film-forming agent is a water-soluble polymer that has a weight average molecular weight within a range of 100 to 1,000,000 and that is obtained by polymerizing a monomer having at least one OH group or COOH group in its molecule. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293331 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOW COST AND HIGH PERFORMANCE POLISHING TAPE FOR SUBSTRATE BEVEL AND EDGE POLISHING IN SEMINCONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING - Apparatus and methods are provided relating to polishing a substrate using a polishing device, such as a polishing tape. The polishing device may be formed to include a base, a resin layer adhering to the base, and a plurality of embossed abrasive particles and/or abrasive beads affixed to the base by the resin layer. The plurality of abrasive particles and/or beads may be embossed in the resin layer. The plurality of abrasive beads may include a plurality of abrasive particles suspended in binder material. The plurality of abrasive particles and/or beads and the resin layer combine to form an abrasive side of the polishing device adapted to contact the substrate. Polishing of the substrate preferably includes polishing an edge of the substrate while the substrate is rotated by a holding device such that no apparatus other than the polishing tape contacts the edge while the substrate is rotating. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293332 | POLISHING PAD AND METHOD OF POLISHING - A circular polishing pad has grooves formed on the surface in a spiral pattern with its center point offset from the center of the pad. The spiral pattern is an Archimedean spiral pattern or a parabolic spiral pattern. A target object is polished by using such a polishing pad without oscillating the platen to which the polishing pad is pasted or the polishing head that holds the target object. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293333 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE SIZE OF AN EDGE EXCLUSION ZONE OF A SUBSTRATE - In some embodiments, a method of controlling a width of an edge exclusion zone of a substrate is provided. The method includes determining a range of angles over which to rotate a polishing head; rotating the polishing head over the determined range of angles to achieve a preset width for an edge exclusion zone of the substrate; and polishing an edge of the substrate with the polishing head. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293334 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING A BEVEL POLISHING HEAD WITH AN EFFICIENT TAPE ROUTING ARRANGEMENT - Apparatus and methods are provided to polish an edge of a substrate. The invention includes a polishing head, adapted to contact an edge of a substrate, wherein the polishing head includes one pair of front guide rollers and two pairs of back clamping rollers. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293335 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTRATE EDGE POLISHING USING A POLISHING ARM - Apparatus and methods adapted to polish an edge of a substrate include (1) a polishing tape having a polishing surface and a second surface and (2) a polishing arm having a longitudinal axis and adapted to force the polishing surface of the polishing tape into contact with an edge of a substrate. The polishing arm includes i) a polishing head adapted to contact the second surface of the polishing tape, ii) a rocker arm coupled to the polishing head and adapted to rotate the polishing head around the longitudinal axis of the polishing arm and iii) a load arm extending adjacent to the rocker arm and adapted to move the polishing head in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the polishing arm. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293336 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL SUBSTRATE BEVEL AND EDGE POLISHING PROFILES OF FILMS - Methods and apparatus are provided for polishing a film on an edge of a substrate. In some embodiments, a polishing head is provided having a backing plate adapted to press polishing material against a film on an edge of a substrate. The backing plate has a profiled portion adapted to provide a pre-set film profile. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293337 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING A NOTCH OF A SUBSTRATE BY SUBSTRATE VIBRATION - Apparatus and methods are provided for polishing a notch on an edge of a substrate. An exemplary apparatus may include a substrate support adapted to support a substrate; a polishing head adapted to contact a notch in an edge of the substrate; and a controller adapted to oscillate the substrate between at least first and second oscillatory positions while the polishing head contacts the substrate notch. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293338 | Portable Grinder With a Wheel-Guard Support and Auxiliary Handle - A straight type power grinder includes an elongate housing having a handle with a power controller at its rear end, and a neck portion at its forward end supporting an output shaft connected to a rotation motor. The neck portion is formed with an integrated mounting flange for a grinding wheel guard. The neck portion and the mounting flange form an auxiliary handle for a comfortable manual support of the grinder during operation. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293339 | Retainer Ring - A retainer ring and a method of using the retainer ring are provided. The retainer ring has openings along a bottom surface. Grooves encompass the openings and extend to an interior portion of the retainer ring wherein a semiconductor wafer may be held. In operation, a semiconductor wafer is placed inside the retainer ring. As the retainer ring and the semiconductor wafer are moved relative to an underlying polishing pad, slurry is dispensed through the openings in the retainer ring. The grooves in the retainer ring allow the slurry to flow from the openings to the interior portion of the retainer ring and the semiconductor wafer. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293340 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF FILMS AND FLAKES FROM THE EDGE OF BOTH SIDES OF A SUBSTRATE USING BACKING PADS - Apparatus and methods are provided to polish an edge of a substrate. The invention includes a polishing head adapted to retain a backing pad having a selected contour, wherein the polishing head is adapted to press the backing pad against an edge of a substrate. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293341 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING A ROLLING BACKING PAD FOR SUBSTRATE POLISHING - An apparatus and method are provided to polish an edge of a substrate. The invention includes a polishing head including a backing pad, wherein a width of the backing pad that contacts the substrate edge is larger than a width of a notch in the substrate edge. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293342 | CMP HEAD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A CMP head includes a membrane support and a membrane. The membrane support is disk-shaped, having an origin and a radius R. The membrane support has at least a ventilator disposed in a central region within the range between origin and (2/3) R, and at least a diversion opening disposed in a peripheral region within the range between (2/3) R and R. The membrane includes a disk-shaped part disposed on the first surface of the membrane support, and an annular part surrounding the annular sidewall of the membrane support. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293343 | PAD WITH SHALLOW CELLS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL MECHANICAL PROCESSING - The present invention generally provides a polishing article that is easy to clean, reduces debris and by product accumulation and reduces amount of polishing solution needed. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293344 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING A NOTCH OF A SUBSTRATE USING A POLISHING PAD - Methods and apparatus are provided for polishing a notch of a substrate using a polishing tape. In some embodiments, a polishing head may be provided that is adapted to apply the polishing tape against the notch of the substrate, including: a polishing pad having a cavity adapted to be filled with a pressure-controlled medium; and a tip region having a shape that corresponds to a shape of the notch, wherein the polishing pad is adapted to contact the polishing tape and press the polishing tape against the notch. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293345 | Porous abrasive articles with agglomerated abrasives and method for making the agglomerated abrasives - A bonded abrasive tool, having a structure permeable to fluid flow, comprises sintered agglomerates of a plurality of abrasive grains and a binding material, the binding material being characterized by a melting temperature between 500 and 1400° C., and the sintered agglomerates having a loose packing density of ≦1.6 g/cc and three-dimensional shape; a bond material; and about 35-80 volume % total porosity, including at least 30 volume % interconnected porosity. Methods for making the sintered agglomerates and abrasive tools containing the sintered agglomerates are described. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293346 | Poultry Defeathering Apparatus - Poultry defeathering apparatus comprising at least one defeathering assembly ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293347 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A COIN DISPENSING DEVICE AND A COIN DISPENSING DEVICE - A method for operating a coin dispensing device, the coin dispensing device having a plurality of coin dispensing modules, wherein at least one coin tube for holding coins of a predetermined nominal value is assigned to each dispensing module, each dispensing module being adapted to dispense a coin held in the coin tube assigned to the dispensing module in a dispensing cycle and in response to a control signal, wherein at least two coin tubes assigned to different dispensing modules contain coins of the same nominal value and in one dispensing cycle, a plurality of coin dispensing modules are being activated. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293348 | Device for Connecting Air Ducts, Motor Vehicle Door, Motor Vehicle Pillar and Motor Vehicle Interior Paneling - The invention concerns a device for connecting first and second air ducts using a connecting element for transferring an air stream between the air ducts, wherein the connecting element can assume various snap-in positions relative to the first air duct. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293349 | AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXHAUST ODOR ABATEMENT - A climate control system and method for preventing exhaust odors from entering the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The climate control system includes a duct network and a damper system that is moveable between a fresh air mode and a recirculation air mode. The damper system being moved based at least in part upon a vehicle acceleration condition. During operation, the system is operated in the recirculation air mode during acceleration in a situation that probably has a high concentration of the exhaust odor and gases. The system operates in the fresh air mode when the situation is one that does not have a high probability of a high concentration of exhaust odors and gases. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293350 | Ventilation System for Tunnel Section or Covered Road - Ventilation system ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293351 | SELF LOUVER OPENING - A louvered housing for an air conditioning unit includes a base structure with a plurality of openings and elongated bodies with a V-cross-sectional shapes and being connected to the base structure at their ends. The louvers are formed in a two-step process including first a stamping and then a forming process, with neither step resulting in scrap material. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293352 | IDENTIFICATION OF SELF JAMMER TONE FOR SUPPRESSION THEREOF IN RFID SYSTEMS OR THE LIKE - Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a self jammer may be detected and suppressed from a received signal by embedding a pilot tone in the transmitted signal and then detecting the pilot tone in the received signal. Detection of the pilot tone in the received signal indicates the presence of a self jammer. A phase shifted and attenuated version of the transmitted signal may be combined with the received signal to suppress and/or cancel the self jammer signal from the received signal. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293353 | Cognitive radio methodology, physical layer policies and machine learning - In a method of cognitive communication for non-interfering transmission, wherein the improvement comprises the step of conducting radio scene analysis to find not just the spectrum holes or White spaces; but also to use the signal classification, machine learning and prediction information to learn more things about the existing signals and its underlying protocols, to find the Gray space, hence utilizing the signal space, consisting of space, time, frequency (spectrum), code and location more efficiently. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293354 | BROADCAST PLAYBACK METHOD AND BROADCAST PLAYBACK APPARATUS - A broadcast playback system comprises a computer and a broadcast playback apparatus being connected to each other via a serial bus module. The computer loads predetermined control codes stored in the broadcast playback apparatus, performs the predetermined control codes to display a control menu. The broadcast playback apparatus plays a broadcasted program when receiving a play command generated by the computer according to a play input on the control menu. The broadcast playback apparatus stores the broadcasted program thereby generating a broadcast file when receiving a store command generated by the computer if a store input on the control menu. The broadcast playback apparatus replays a selected broadcast file when receiving a replay command generated by the computer according to a selection input of the selected broadcast file on the control menu. Moreover, a related broadcast playback method is further provided. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293355 | System and Method for Intercepting Cellular Satellite Communication - The present invention provides a method for intercepting and monitoring of cellular satellite communication wherein communication between at least one mobile device (MES) and the satellite is through a first band link that includes plurality of first-band spot beams each accommodating at least one basic channel unit that includes a control channel and corresponding traffic channels, and communication between the satellite and main station is through wideband second-band link accommodating plurality of second band spot beams each accommodating at least one basic channel unit that includes a control channel and corresponding traffic channels, the method comprising detecting map between a control channel of the downlink first band link and corresponding control channel of downlink second band link by identifying identical unique spot beam number (SB Mask) data in the respective control channels. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293356 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REQUESTING AND RENDERING AUDIO CONTENTS - Order requests for playing audio contents and/or video contents are transmitted by way of communication transmission apparatus ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293357 | WIRELESS HAND-HELD MULTIMEDIA PLAYER AND METHOD THEREOF - A wireless hand-held multimedia player and a method thereof are provided. The wireless hand-held multimedia player includes a wireless network module, a multimedia playing unit, a data process module, and a control unit. The multimedia playing unit is used for playing multimedia data. The data process module is coupled to the wireless network module and the multimedia playing unit for controlling, managing, and processing the data received by the data process module. The control unit is coupled to the wireless network module and the data process module for controlling the data process module to control, to manage, and to process the data received by the data process module according to operation command from a user. Furthermore, the control unit decides whether to start the wireless network module to link a predetermined terminal according to operation command from the user, so as to access data. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293358 | Wireless Communication Mimo System With Repeaters - The present invention relates to a wireless communication system (C) comprising at least one base station ( | 2008-11-27 |
20080293359 | System and method of communicating and re-using frequencies within terrestrial and satellite signal paths - A system and method for communicating and re-using frequencies is provided, which includes a source provider, at least one transmitter, and a plurality of antennas. The transmitter transmits source data along a plurality of signal paths including a first signal at a first frequency transmitted along a first satellite signal path, a second signal at a second frequency transmitted along a second satellite signal path, and a terrestrial signal transmitted along a terrestrial signal path. The terrestrial signal frequency is substantially the same as one of the first and second signal frequencies. The antennas receive signals, and include a first antenna for receiving at least the terrestrial signal along the terrestrial signal path and a second antenna for receiving at least the first signal along the first satellite signal path, the second signal along the second satellite signal path, and the terrestrial signal along the terrestrial signal path. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293360 | On frequency repeater with AGC stability determination - An on frequency repeater for wireless networks with feedback oscillation detection is disclosed. The on frequency repeater includes an automatic gain control loop which samples amplified signal envelope. The automatic gain control loop is monitored and a characteristic saw tooth pattern in the gain control loop indicating feedback oscillation is detected. A nonlinear gain expander circuit may be periodically activated to allow feedback oscillation detection in repeater applications employing linearized amplifiers. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293361 | Communication devices, communication systems, a bluetooth communications protocol communication device, and communication methods - Communication devices, communication systems, a Bluetooth communication protocol communication device, and communication methods are provided. According to a first aspect, a communication device includes a single buffer configured to store communication data; control circuitry coupled with the buffer and configured to generate a plurality of packets including different amounts of communication data from the buffer; and communication circuitry coupled with the control circuitry and configured to communicate the packets. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293362 | Method for Polarization Correction in User Equipment - A method and device for compensation of received signal components at a user equipment (UE) used for receiving signal components from a radio base station (RBS). The signal components have at least a first and a second polarization orientation, respectively. The intended reception of the signal component (Yh(n)) having the first polarization deviates from the polarization orientation of the transmitted signal component (Xh(n)) having the first polarization by a first angle (φ), and the intended reception of the signal component (Yv(n)) having the second polarization deviates from the polarization orientation of the transmitted signal component (xv(n)) having the second polarization by a second angle (β). The method comprises the steps: determining the correlation values (Ryw, Ryvy, Ry | 2008-11-27 |
20080293363 | System for Testing an Embedded Wireless Transceiver - A test equipment for testing a wireless communication device includes a wireless transceiver, memory, and a controller. The wireless transceiver transmits a first and second series of packets. The wireless transceiver receives a power level indicator that is based on at least one of the first series of packets. The memory stores the power level indicator. The controller performs a signal strength test. More specifically, the controller controls the transceiver to transmit the first series of packets at a first power level. The controller stores the power level indicator in memory when the power level indicator is received by the transceiver. The controller controls the transceiver to transmit the second series of packets at a second power level. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293364 | WIRELESS INDUSTRIAL DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A wireless data transmission system incorporates a process sensor providing an output for process monitoring data with a transmitter connected to the output of the sensor and transmitting the data in time gated intervals. A receiver receives the data from the transmitter and a determination is made if new data is received at a gated time interval. A processor connected to the receiver calculates process parameters based on the data received and a set of the calculated process parameters is stored. The processor estimates process parameters based on the stored set of calculated process parameters responsive to a signal from the determination that data packets have not been received at the gated interval. The process parameters front actual data, if present or from the estimates made by the processor are then output for process control. A counter responsive to the determination of lost data, provides an emergency stop signal upon reaching a predetermined number of counts. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293365 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING STATE OF PLURALITY OF CHANNELS AND FOR SELECTING IDLE CHANNEL - A method of measuring a state of a plurality of channels is provided. The method includes transmitting to a second device test signal information needed to transmit/receive a test signal for measuring the state of the plurality of channels; receiving an information received response from the second device, indicating that the second device has received the test signal; if the information received response is received, transmitting the test signal to the second device, using the test signal information, via the plurality of channels; and receiving from the second device the state information regarding the plurality of channels which has been measured by using the test signal. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293366 | Transmit Power Control in a Random Access Scheme - A method and control device for generating a transmit power level for a communication apparatus for operation in a wireless communication network having a network node. The control device comprises a controller adapted to generate a request message for requesting access to a communication channel, to be transmitted to the network node. The control device is also adapted to determine whether access to the communication channel has been granted in response to the request message. A transmit power control unit is adapted to generate a transmit power level for the communication apparatus in dependence of whether access to the communication channel has been granted. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293367 | Modular Keypad with Wireless Arrangement for a Mobile Device - Described is a mobile device comprising a base unit and a keypad detachably coupled to the base unit. The keypad includes an input arrangement and a first wireless arrangement operating in accordance with a first wireless protocol. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293368 | SHARED LNA AND PA GAIN CONTROL IN A WIRELESS DEVICE - A wireless device includes at least one antenna, a plurality of shared signal path components coupled to the at least one antenna, the plurality of shared signal path components including a shared adjustable gain element, e.g., Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), Power Amplifier (PA), etc., a first wireless interface, e.g. Wireless Local Area Network interface coupled to the plurality of shared signal path components, and a second wireless interface, e.g., Wireless Personal Area Network interface, coupled to the plurality of shared signal path components. During a first operational period, the first wireless interface controls gain of the shared adjustable gain element and during a second operational period that differs from the first operational period, the second wireless network interface controls gain of the shared adjustable gain element. With another embodiment the first wireless interface and/or the second wireless interface each includes shared adjustable gain elements for transmit and receive diversity. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293369 | SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD - A signal processing device and signal processing method is provided that includes a detection unit for detecting a signal strength of a signal, whereby the detection unit is configured to output a detection value that represents the signal strength of the signal; a settable digital filter connected upstream of the detection unit, whereby filter coefficients for setting a transfer characteristic of the filter are assigned to an amplification or attenuation of the signal by the filter; a digital multiplication unit, which is connected upstream of the detection unit for amplification or attenuation of the signal, whereby the multiplication unit is configured to compensate partially for the amplification or attenuation of the filter, whereby the compensation is encumbered with a residual error; and a correction unit to apply to the detection value a correction value at least partially compensating for the residual error. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293370 | Receiver Gain Control - A gain controller for controlling the gain of at least one amplifier in a receiver, the gain controller being arranged to, when the receiver is receiving a signal: for a first period of time, repeatedly determine an indication of the strength of the received signal and adjust the gain of the at least one amplifier in dependence on each indication of signal strength and following the expiry of the first period of time: determine a subsequent indication of the strength of the received signal and make a single adjustment of the gain of the at least one amplifier in dependence on the subsequent indication of signal strength. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293371 | Radio Communication Device - A spatial filtering adaptable for an interference wave that appears unsteadily can be implemented and also an interference canceling ability can be increased even in a condition that the interference wave does not steadily exist. At a time of non-active communication, the signals from a plurality of interference source radio communication devices | 2008-11-27 |
20080293372 | Optimum Nonlinear Correntropy Filted - A signal processing method is provided. The method includes receiving a signal input, and filtering the signal input using a nonlinear correntropy filter. The method additionally includes generating an output based upon the filtering of the signal input. The nonlinear correntropy filter can be configured as a nonlinear Wiener filter. Alternatively, the nonlinear correntropy filter can be configured as a correntropy least mean square (LMS) filter, or a correntropy Newton/LMS filter. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293373 | Electronic Device - With the object of providing an electronic device having good radio signal receiving characteristics with a metal outer case housing therewithin an antenna section without restrictions imposed with regard to material or design, an electronic device minimally having an antenna section | 2008-11-27 |
20080293374 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGES - A method and apparatus for transmitting emergency alert messages is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a cellular phone having a transceiver to engage in wireless voice and data communications with third party communication devices, a global positioning system receiver to locate the cellular phone, a user interface for displaying images, detecting tactile input, and generating and receiving audible signals, and a controller to manage operations of the cellular phone. The controller can present at the user interface a graphical user interface for selectively configuring at least one among a plurality of security alarm options, receive from the user interface a selection of one among the plurality of security alarm options, and activate the selected security alarm option responsive to a stimulus detected by the user interface. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293375 | Intelligent Information Control Repository - Systems and methods are disclosed for alleviating the network congestion inherent in monitoring several million subscribers' usage by incorporating an Information Control Repository (ICR) at the user-level, ideally within the mobile device in the form of a software program. This Micro Intelligent Information Control Repository (MIICR) augments the user profile typically stored in the network-level IICR. The MIICR collects usage information at the user level such as keystrokes, application usage, and other information, and generates a sub-profile that can be stored on the device itself. This sub-profile may consequently be used to provide the user with an enhanced Adaptive User Interface, that dynamically changes based on the usage of the device. Additionally, the sub-profile may be used in conjunction with the network-level user profile stored on the IICR to provide enhanced services customized for the individual user. | 2008-11-27 |
20080293376 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MOBILITY OF AN ACCESS TERMINAL IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING MOBILE IP - A method for managing mobility of an AT in a mobile communication system using Mobile IPv4. The AAA and the AT generate a first key for mutual authentication between the AT and a HA, and the AAA and the AG generate a second key for mutual authentication between the AG and the HA. The AG generates a third key for mutual authentication between the AG and the AT. The AT acquires a CoA that it will use in a foreign network. The AT sends an RRQ message to the AG. The AG verifies the RRQ message received from the AT, using a third authentication key. The AG then sends to the HA an RRQ message. The HA verifies the AT and the AG, and allocates an HoA of the AT. The HA sends an RRP message including the allocated HoA of the AT in response to the RRQ message. | 2008-11-27 |