43rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090264122 | Method and System for Updating Home Location Register in Mobile Network - Method of registering a mobile subscriber in a mobile network and network unit for a mobile network having a home location register in which data related to a plurality of active mobile subscribers are stored. A first attempt of a mobile subscriber to attach to the mobile network is detected, and subsequently the home location register is updated by entering data related to the mobile subscriber in the home location register. Data related to a mobile subscriber which is not yet registered in the home location register may be stored in a second register, and the data related to the mobile subscriber is transferred from the second register to the home location register upon detection of the first attempt. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264123 | SERVING BASE STATION SELECTION USING BACKHAUL QUALITY INFORMATION - Techniques for selecting a serving base station for a terminal by taking into consideration the backhaul quality of candidate base stations are described. In one design, a base station may determine backhaul quality information indicative of its current backhaul quality. The base station may send the backhaul quality information, e.g., in an overhead message sent over the air to terminals or in a backhaul message sent to neighbor base stations or a network controller. A server selection entity may receive backhaul quality information for at least one candidate base station for the terminal. The server selection entity may also determine at least one metric for each candidate base station. The server selection entity may then select the serving base station for the terminal based on the backhaul quality information and the at least one metric for the at least one candidate base station. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264124 | COMPUTING UNIT WITH FEMTOCELL AP FUNCTIONALITY - A computing unit includes a processing module, a baseband processing module, and a RF section. In a femtocell AP mode, the processing module performs at least a portion of a MAC function to facilitate signal conversion between radio interface (RI) signals and PHY AP signals. The baseband processing module converts signals between the PHY AP signals and AP symbol stream. The RF section converts signals between the AP symbol streams and RF AP signals. In a cellular (CELL) mode, the processing module facilitates conversions between data and PHY CELL signals. The baseband processing module converts signals between PHY CELL signals and CELL symbol streams. The RF section converts signals between CELL symbol streams and RF CELL signals. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264125 | HANDHELD COMPUTING UNIT COORDINATION OF FEMTOCELL AP FUNCTIONS - A handheld computing unit includes a processing module and a plurality of PHY units. The processing module determines whether a femtocell access point (AP) mode is active. When the femtocell AP mode is active, the processing module determines whether at least one other handheld computing unit is supporting femtocell AP operations. When another handheld computing unit is not supporting the femtocell AP operations, the processing module enables the femtocell AP operations. A PHY unit of the plurality of PHY units converts a downstream PHY signal into a downstream radio frequency (RF) signal and converts an upstream RF signal into an upstream PHY signal. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264126 | Method and Apparatus for Support of Closed Subscriber Group Services in a Home Node B System - Some embodiments are implemented in a communication system that includes a first communication system comprised of a licensed wireless radio access network and a core network, and a second communication system comprising a plurality of user hosted access points and a network controller. In some embodiments, each access point operates using short range licensed wireless frequencies to establish a service region. In some embodiments, the network controller communicatively couples the core network to the plurality of access points. Some embodiments provides a method of user equipment registration with a closed subscriber group (CSG) where a network controller receives a registration request for a UE from an access point including an initial non-access stratum (NAS) message from the user equipment and a CSG identifier (CSG-ID). The network controller forwards the NAS and CSG-ID the core network. The method receives, at the network controller, a permanent identifier from the core network and completing registration. The method uses the permanent identity of the UE to complete the ULE registration. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264127 | OPTIMIZED AM RLC RE-SET MECHANISM - A reset method for an AM RLC entity, the method comprising: receiving a reset PDU that includes a RSN; and if the received reset PDU is not the first received reset PDU after re-establishment of the RLC entity and if the RSN is the same as a RSN included in a last received reset PDU, re-transmitting the reset ACK PDU that was last transmitted. The method further comprising: if the received reset PDU is the first received reset PDU after re-establishment of the RLC entity or if the RSN is not the same as a RSN included in a last received reset PDU, transmitting a reset ACK PDU. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264128 | TERMINAL STATION, BASE STATION, RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - An uplink quality information collecting unit transmits, when there is no uplink data transmission from a terminal station for a predetermined time, dummy data to a base station that is currently connected to the terminal station, and collects uplink-quality information that is generated by transmitting the dummy data to the base station. A handover determining unit determines whether to perform a handover based on the uplink-quality information collected by the uplink quality information collecting unit. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264129 | Radio Communication Method and Terminal Device - A radio communication method for performing radio communication between a base station and a terminal, including the steps of: comparing field strength of the base station which transmitted a reconnection instruction and filed strength of an adjacent base station which locates adjacent to the base station, when the terminal in a power saving standby mode receives the reconnection instruction from the base station, and controlling whether the terminal reconnects or not to the base station which transmitted the reconnection instruction, according to the result of the comparison. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264130 | METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR MANAGEMENT OF AUTOMATIC NEIGHBOR RELATION FUNCTION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS - Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate management of automatic neighbor relation functions in wireless networks. The system can include components and/or devices that ascertain whether or not to add or remove a neighbor relation based on information associated with an operations and management system, wherein the operations and management system dispatches add or remove requests to a base station that establishes, updates, and/or maintains a neighbor relations table and/or set of neighbor relations that includes neighbor relations between cells. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264131 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR USER DETACHMENT WHEN A HANDOVER OR CHANGE OCCURS IN HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK - A method for user detachment when a handover or change occurs in a heterogeneous network is provided. The method includes: a user equipment (UE) is handed over or switched from a source network to a target network; a network element on a network side determines whether to detach the UE from the source network, and if yes, the network element on the network side detaches the UE from the source network. A system and a device for user detachment when a handover or change occurs in a heterogeneous network, and another method for user detachment when a handover or change occurs in a heterogeneous network are also provided. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264132 | INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BASE STATION APPARATUS AND MOBILE STATION APPARATUS - In an intermittent communication system where an intermittent communication can be made between a base station and a mobile station, a transmitting unit of the mobile station transmits a request to start a normal communication after stopping an intermittent communication at timing different from the intermittent communication if a handover is determined to be required. A transiting unit transits from the intermittent communication to the normal communication after the transmitting unit transmits the request. A handover performing unit performs a handover upon completion of transition to the normal communication by the transiting unit. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264133 | TERMINAL DISTRIBUTION CONTROL FOR POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT SERVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for controlling a user equipment (UE) capable of receiving a point-to-multipoint service in a wireless communication system comprises receiving a point-to-multipoint service and performing a cell reselection in response to completion of the receiving of the point-to-multipoint service. The cell reselection is performed among multiple frequencies. The cell reselection may be performed in response to signaling from the network. The cell reselection may be performed regardless of whether cell reselection criteria are satisfied. The cell reselection criteria may comprise at least one of a cell reselection reference value between frequencies and a cell reselection reference value within a frequency. The cell reselection criteria may be embodied in frequency layer dispersion (FLD) information. Alternatively, the cell reselection criteria may be embodied in frequency layer convergence (FLC) information. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264134 | RADIO ACCESS TERMINAL, BASE STATION CONTROLLER, AND HANDOFF CONTROL METHOD IN RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - In a radio communication system wherein radio frequencies for communicating with a radio terminal are different in radio base stations, a table in which positional information, information on the frequency used for transmission/reception to/from the terminal, and a decision condition in a handoff operation are stored as to each base station is prepared in a base station controller beforehand. When the positional information is received from the radio terminal, the base station controller selects the base station being a handoff candidate, on the basis of the positional information of the radio terminal, the positional information of each base station and the decision condition of the handoff operation with reference to the table, and it transmits a handoff request message which contains the information on the frequency of the base station being the handoff candidate, to the radio terminal through the base station communicating with the radio terminal. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264135 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS POLICY SETTINGS IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - The present invention provides a system and method of modifying policy settings in a network having a plurality of subscriber devices. An embodiment includes a plurality of base stations, each capable of wirelessly transmitting across a geographic region and a server. A cell-phone, capable of roaming between regions, is operable to establish a wireless link with the base stations and through the base stations, with the server. The network contains a communication policy determining from which other communication devices a subscriber device can receive voice calls. The communication policy is updated, by the server, based on requests from the subscriber devices. Once a request is received from a subscriber device, the determination whether to update the communication policy can be based on a record of rejections respective to the caller requested to be blocked. Alternatively, the communication policy can be updated according to a trust policy maintained on the server respective to the subscriber device making the request; the trust policy represents the procedure to follow when a request is received from that subscriber device. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264136 | SYSTEM AND/OR METHOD FOR REDUCING INITIAL POSITION UNCERTAINTY IN SPS OPERATION - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system and method for reducing an initial position uncertainty of a mobile station. In one example, although claimed subject matter is not so limited, a process to improve an initial position estimate comprises identifying the locations of a serving cell and at least one other landmark proximate to a receiver and determining an initial estimate of the location of the receiver based, at least in part, on the identified locations of the serving cell and the at least one other landmark. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264137 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POSITION LOCATION TRANSFER - A position location system, apparatus and method are disclosed. A coordinating device identifies a group of wireless devices for position location processing. The number of wireless devices in the group may vary according to the number of coordinates used to define a position within the system. The coordinating device obtains range measurements from which a distance between each pair of wireless devices in the group can be determined. In addition, the coordinating device acquires the known position of one wireless device in the group. Using this information, a position is determined for one or more devices in the group for which position data is not available. Optionally, the position data is validated by the coordinating device or another wireless device in the system and a final position is returned to the one or more wireless devices. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264138 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS IN COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Disclosed is a method and system for transmitting multimedia contents in a communication network, wherein multimedia data stored in a subscriber's terminal can be automatically uploaded. The method comprises the steps of (a) transmitting a multimedia data transmission command from a terminal multimedia storage server to a terminal through a communication network; and (b) when the terminal receives the multimedia data transmission command, uploading the multimedia data stored in the terminal to the terminal multimedia storage server in response to the multimedia data transmission command. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264139 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING REVENUE FROM A CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT WIRELESS MESSAGING SERVICE - A system and method for generating revenue from a premium service that involves sending classified interactive advertisement information over current and future generation wireless networks to a portable electronic device request by a user/potential buyer that is paid for by the user. The classified advertisement information is sent as a message that is either comprised solely of text or of multimedia files. The service is offered as a premium service, which incurs a user-end charge that creates an alternate source of revenue for major wireless service providers and for the marketers, distributors and publishers of classified advertising. The service is either offered through an on-demand format wherein a charge is incurred per usage, or as a subscription service, wherein a charge is incurred after a specific amount of usage time or a given number of usages, or wherein the user subscribes to periodic alerts until such a time as the user opts-out. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264140 | System and Method for Operating a Smart Messaging Network - A secure computer system and method is disclosed for providing an online platform whereby text messages are smartly shared with the intent to form social networks. The system allows easy and reliable transmission of mass text messages along with exchange of information to and from a myriad of contributory sources. Among other features, subscribers may choose the time and frequency of received smart messages of particular interest. Among other features, the system allows organizations, particularly educational institutions, to communicate on a widespread and timely basis. Advertising accounts are provided and users may customize the look and feel of smart messages. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264141 | Robust Location Detection Based on Identifying Codes - Positioning beacons ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264142 | INTERCELL INTERFERENCE MITIGATION - Methods and apparatus are described for mitigating intercell interference in wireless communication systems utilizing substantially the same operating frequency band across multiple neighboring coverage areas. The operating frequency band may be shared across multiple neighboring or otherwise adjacent cells, such as in a frequency reuse one configuration. The wireless communication system can synchronize one or more resource allocation regions or zones across the multiple base stations, and can coordinate a permutation type within each resource allocation zone. The base stations can coordinate a pilot configuration in each of a plurality of coordinated resource allocation regions. Subscriber stations can be assigned resources in a coordinated resource allocation region based on interference levels. A subscriber station can determine a channel estimate for each of multiple base stations in the coordinated resource allocation region to mitigate interference. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264143 | Mobile Device, Mobile Communication System and Antenna Verification Method - A mobile device which can reduce an error rate in phase determination in antenna verification and intend to improve a reception performance is obtained. When a more likely phase difference is selected from two predetermined candidate phase differences, based on correlation values between a received signal from a first antenna of a BTS and respective signals in which a received signal from a second antenna of the BTS has been phase-rotated by the two predetermined candidate phase differences respectively, a weighting processing unit 16 of the mobile device performs a weighting process with respect to the above described correlation values so that the more likely candidate phase difference may be easily selected based on information on a phase difference between the first and second antennas notified from the BTS. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264144 | Communication Apparatus, Communication Control Method, and Information Display Method - In a case where a PTT start notification is received at a communication part | 2009-10-22 |
20090264145 | DYNAMIC BIAS FOR RF POWER AMPLIFIERS - A radio frequency power amplifier control circuit amplifies a radio frequency input signal to produce an output signal and a current mirror performs a dynamic bias control by maintaining the radio frequency amplifier operating with a linear amplifier gain. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264146 | OUTER LOOP POWER CONTROL FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - An integrated circuit configured for outer loop power control uses data transmitted in temporary dedicated channel allocations. A target metric, preferably, target SIR, is adjusted with differing step up and step down increments to converge on a relatively low steady state level of step up and step down target metric adjustments. The initial target SIR and the transient step size for target SIR adjustment is determined in a dynamic way in the outer loop power control for each Temp-DCH allocation of non-real time data. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264147 | TELEPHONE TERMINAL AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD - A telephone terminal ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264148 | Methods and Apparatus for a Flexible Wireless Communication and Cellular Telephone System - A wireless communication system including flexible wireless handsets with modular electronic components selected for operation within multiple systems The units may be configured for removable connection to a variety of cartridges to provide a versatile communication device. A cartridge may be selected for the replacement of one or more existing cartridges within the handset to provide varying degrees of flexibility including the selection of a different featureset for the handset and compatible operation within different wireless systems. Methods are further provided for upgrading and reconfiguring cellular telephones and wireless communication devices for operation within different systems. A flexible wireless telephone with an original removable cartridge may include later-substituted cartridges to improve or change the featureset of the telephone, and may also enable a user to replace the internal electronics of a handset with different internal electronics for use within a different wireless system. A consumer may be thus provided with extended use the same flexible wireless telephone handset yet still migrate to a new wireless system by installing cartridges with desired featuresets within the selected wireless telephone system(s). | 2009-10-22 |
20090264149 | CELLULAR HANDHELD DEVICE WITH FM RADIO DATA SYSTEM RECEIVER - A handheld device includes an FM receiver to receive FM radio signals and a processor that is configured to monitor Radio Data System (RDS) data within FM radio broadcasts and to activate an application when a particular RDS data pattern is received. Methods for recognizing and using the RDS data to activate or initiate applications on the handheld device enable a wide range of uses and new services. A server may provide data to the handheld device in response to queries which are based on or include part of the RDS data. Operating in conjunction with FM radio broadcasters, the handheld device and the server provide a data communication system that can deliver useful services and additional entertainment options for users. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264150 | CONNECTING MOBILE TERMINALS BASED ON SENSOR DATA - A method performed by a mobile terminal may include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors on a mobile terminal, determining when the received sensor data satisfies a rule, transmitting information from the mobile terminal to a network device, where the information includes at least one of an application identifier, a rule or some of the received sensor data, and connecting the mobile terminal to another mobile terminal, where the another mobile terminal is selected by the network device based on the transmitted information from the mobile terminal. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264151 | Mobile Telephone With Detachable Printing Mechanism - A mobile telephone comprises a support structure around which the mobile telephone is constructed; a camera device positioned on the support structure for electronically capturing and processing an image; a detachable printing mechanism; and a receptacle, defined in the support structure, for receiving therein the detachable printing mechanism. The detachable printing mechanism defines therethrough a print media feed path along which print media is fed for printing. The print media feed path extends from a first longitudinal side of the support structure through to a second longitudinal side of the support structure opposite the first longitudinal side. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264152 | ROTATABLE MODULE WITH TWO INPUT DEVICES FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A portable electronic device ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264153 | WIRELESS ENABLED MEMORY MODULE - A wireless-enabled memory module provides host devices access to a memory via a standard memory expansion interface and further incorporates embedded processing capability and a wireless network capability. The wireless-enabled memory module can be used in any host device providing a compatible memory card controller and interface. Host devices so equipped become wireless-memory enabled devices and can provide memory access to any other remote device enabled for compatible wireless communications. It is thereby possible for a remote device to access the memory content of the memory module, and cause transfers of either full-size or scaled versions of the content to the remote device through a first network, and optionally further transfer the content from the remote device through a second network to the Internet in the form of an e-mail message or MMS attachment. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264154 | HANDHELD COMPUTING UNIT WITH POWER MANAGEMENT - A handheld computing unit includes a plurality of PHY units, a local wireless interface (LWI), and a processing module. When the unit is in a femtocell AP mode, the processing module performs one or more femtocell AP functions to facilitate conversion of a LWI downstream data into one or more downstream PHY signals and conversion of one or more upstream PHY signals into the LWI upstream data; determines energy demand of the handheld computing unit; determines whether the energy demand compares unfavorably to energy performance criteria; and, when the energy demand compares unfavorably to the energy performance criteria, executes an energy adjustment algorithm. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264155 | BASE STATION WITH A SECURITY SENSOR - Provided is a security technique using a mobile phone terminal and a compact base station that reduce the disadvantages when the mobile phone terminal is left in the house or office or is left without being carried. A base station of a mobile communication system includes a radio unit that wirelessly communicates with a mobile station through wireless communication, a communication unit that communicates with the mobile communication system through a communication line, and a control unit that determines whether there is a location-registered mobile station when a predetermined condition is satisfied and controls the communication unit to transmit a predetermined message to a predetermined counterpart through the communication line when there is no location-registered mobile station. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264156 | Foldable cellular phone device - The invention relates to a foldable cellular phone device with a cellular phone component, provided with an earpiece, said foldable cellular phone device comprising a housing having a first housing element, having first and second faces; and a second housing element having third and fourth faces, wherein a first user interface is mounted within said first housing element and is accessible on said first face; wherein a second user interface is mounted within said second housing element and is accessible on said third face; wherein said first housing element and said second housing element are coupled together by a swivel hinge, such that said first housing element and said second housing element can rotate about a first axis of said swivel hinge between a first closed position and a first open position, wherein in said first closed position said first housing element and said second housing element are folded together such that the first face and said third face are conformingly adjacent to each other enclosing said first user interface and said second user interface between said first housing element and said second housing element, and wherein in said first open position said first housing element and said second housing element are folded open with said first and said second housing elements being angularly displaced about said first axis from said first closed position to an angle between 90 and 180 degrees such that said first and said third face are arranged oppositely, wherein said swivel hinge further couples said first housing element and said second housing element such that said first housing element can rotate about a second axis of said swivel hinge perpendicular to said first axis between a first rotation position and a second rotation position of said first housing element, as defined relative to said second housing element, wherein in said first open position and said first closed position said first element is in said first rotation position, and wherein said foldable cellular phone device further comprises a second open position and a second closed position, wherein said first element is in said second rotation position, wherein in said second open position said first housing element and said second housing element are folded open with said first and said second housing elements being angularly displaced about said first axis from said first closed position to an angle between 90 and 180 degrees such that said such that said second and said third face are arranged oppositely, and wherein in said second closed position said first housing element and said second housing element are folded together such that the second face and said third face are conformingly adjacent to each other, such that said first user interface is accessible on an outer side of said foldable cellular phone device. Said earpiece is arranged in said second housing element wherein a sound outlet of said earpiece is located at said third face, said first housing element is provided with a soundhole, wherein said soundhole is arranged such that in said second closed position said sound hole is located oppositely to said sound outlet of said earpiece in said second housing element such that an audio signal generated by said earpiece is transmitted through said first housing element. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264157 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD FOR ENTERING SCREEN LOCK STATE AND RECORDING MEDIUM THEREOF - A mobile electronic device, a method for entering a screen lock state and a recording medium thereof are provided. In the present method, an input signal is received through a touch panel of the mobile electronic device. Then, a movement track of the input signal is obtained if a starting point of the input signal is located in a non-display area of the touch panel, and a vertical displacement of the input signal is calculated if the movement track contains a specific direction. Finally, a screen lock frame is dragged and displayed, and the mobile electronic device is switched to the screen lock state if the displacement reaches a predetermined value. Thereby, an intuitional way for locking the screen is provided, and accordingly, the convenience in operating the mobile electronic device is improved. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264158 | User Interface and Method for Persistent Viewing of a User Selected Folder on a Mobile Device - A mobile device includes a display having a plurality of display modes including a folder view display mode wherein a plurality of folders are viewable. An input device is operable to change the display mode of the display between the folder view display mode and other display modes. A memory within the mobile device stores a folder that has been previously identified for persistent viewing. A processor controls the operation of the mobile device such that after the folder previously identified for persistent viewing is stored in memory, when the folder view display mode is entered, the folder is automatically displayed on the display. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264159 | METHOD FOR UNLOCKING SCREEN, MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREOF - A method for unlocking screen, a mobile electronic device using the same and a storage medium thereof are disclosed. First, at least two signal input areas on a touch screen of the mobile electronic device are defined. When an input signal is detected within at least one signal input areas, a moving range of a trajectory produced by the input signal is calculated. And the touch screen is unlocked when the moving range reaches the predetermined value. Thus, the present invention provides a user with more virtual manner to close the screen locking function so as to promote the usage convenience of the mobile electronic device. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264160 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DISPLAY AND MOBILE PHONE - An electronic device with a display device and a mobile phone wherein if a shock of falling or the like, is added to a housing, the shock is hard to transmit to an end face of the display device are provided. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264161 | Method and Earpiece for Visual Operational Status Indication - An earpiece can include an Ambient Sound Microphone (ASM), an Ear Canal Receiver (ECR), a transceiver, an illumination element, and a processor to provide visual operational mode indication via the illumination element. The operational mode can correspond to an active phone call, an incoming phone call, a terminated phone, a caller-on-hold condition, a recording mode, a voice mail mode, a mute mode, an audible transparency mode or an ear-plug mode. The intensity, frequency, amplitude, color or duration of the lighting can be adjusted according to the operational mode. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264162 | AUTO-CONTROL OF RADIATION POWER IN A PORTABLE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A portable telecommunications system (PTS) allows mobility and rapid deployment with minimal on-site configuration. PTS systems exchange multicast packets including location and identification information. A protocol manager sets up these communications channels, manages exchanges between PTS systems, and passes the data to or from internal system nodes. The PTS system detects when another PTS system is operating in close physical proximity and automatically perform actions, such as adjustment of transmission power level, to maintain service to the user base. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264163 | SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE, AND NON-CONTACT TYPE IC CARD AND PROTABLE INFORMATION TERMINAL USING THE SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - The present invention provides a semiconductor integrated circuit device and a non-contact type IC card and a portable information terminal which uses the semiconductor integrated circuit device. The semiconductor integrated circuit device includes antenna terminals LA, LB which are connected to an antenna L | 2009-10-22 |
20090264164 | Method For Transitioning Between Multiple Reception Levels - There is provided a method for enabling a user equipment (UE) to transition between a non-discontinuous reception (Non-DRX) level and at least one discontinuous reception (DRX) level. The UE in a DRX level wakes up periodically to monitor a scheduling channel. The method includes receiving a DRX indicator in a Non-DRX level with continuously monitoring the scheduling channel and transitioning from the Non-DRX level to a DRX level indicated by the DRX indicator. The UE can transition between multiple DRX levels by an explicit command/signaling. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264165 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal includes a case, a planar member configured as a part of the case, a touch panel provided on the case in substantially parallel with the planar member and having a predetermined light transmittance, and a sheet detachably attached between the planar member and the touch panel. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264166 | Mobile terminal device - To provide a mobile terminal device that can eliminate influence of static electricity upon signal lines of a signal-line flexible board that is placed through a connecting unit that connects two casings to be able to overlie one another. In the mobile terminal device, one of the casings and the other casing are connected through a connecting unit to be able to overlie one another, and a signal-line flexible board that connects circuit boards housed in one of the casings and the other casing, respectively, is placed through the connecting unit. The mobile terminal device includes a pair of frame-grounded flexible boards that are formed wider than the signal-line flexible board to have a conductor pattern frame grounded, and sandwich both outer surfaces of the signal-line flexible board therebetween. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264167 | SLIDING MECHANISM AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A sliding mechanism ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264168 | SLIDING MECHANISM AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A sliding mechanism includes a first plate ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264169 | Dual action corn cob separation and corn cob separator - A dual action corn cob separation and attendant corn cob separator, having a plurality of generally vertical or generally longitudinally elongated slots, and having disposed therebetween at least two of said slots, at least one generally vertical or longitudinal in-line row of smaller slots or openings, whereby whole corn cobs can be more effectively harvested. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264170 | Device and Method for Stripping Leaves from Herbs and Plants - The present invention provides a device and method for stripping leaves from the stems of herbs and plants and a method of stripping leaves using the device. The device includes a container that supports a lower plate carrying a number of closely spaced flexible tines. An upper plate is pivotally attached to the lower plate and is movable toward and away from the tines. A scalper blade, that is attached to the upper plate at an angle, moves with the upper plate such that when the upper plate engages the tines the scalper blade is spaced below the tines, and when the upper plate is spaced above the tines the scalper blade is adjacent the tines. The method of stripping leaves from the stems of plants with the device is practiced by pivoting the upper plate away from the tines and placing the plants so that the leaves are on one side of the tines, and the stems extend between the tines. The upper plate is then pivoted back so it engages the tines and the stems are pulled back away from the tines, thus lodging the leaves between the tines and stripping them from the stems. The upper plate is then raised which causes the scalper blade to move up and dislodge the stripped leaves that then fall into the container. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264171 | GENERATING A SCORE RELATED TO PLAY ON GAMING DEVICES - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to generating and displaying a score related to the results of wagering by a player on an electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, a method for generating a score related to play on at least one electronic gaming device includes tracking the amount wagered on the gaming device, tracking the amount awarded by the gaming device, and generating a score related to the tracked amounts. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264172 | GAME SYSTEM - A game system includes a plurality of pedometers. The plurality of step count data respectively counted by the plurality of pedometers are acquired in the game apparatus. In the game apparatus, by utilizing the plurality of step count data, a predetermined arithmetic operation is executed, and the result of the arithmetic operation is reflected on the game. Alternatively, in a server, a predetermined arithmetic operation is executed by utilizing the plurality of step count data, and the result of the arithmetic operation is reflected on the game in the game apparatus. For example, game processing depending on the number of players walking in the same time slot is executed, or game processing according to the totalized value of the accumulated total step count values of the plurality of pedometers is executed. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264173 | VIDEO GAME AND METHOD OF PLAY - Systems and methods provide for a player to determine the feelings and state of mind of a virtual patient via the types of defensive answers, or defenses, the patient provides to the player. On the basis of the defenses given by the patient, the player further challenges the patient by asking additional focus questions and determines which additional defenses are provided by the patient. Points are granted to the player for the successful determination of the player's true feelings and/or state of mind. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264175 | Drawing Machine and Game Apparatus Using the Same - The present invention provides a drawing machine and a game apparatus using the same by which participants of drawing can intervene in a process of drawing. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264176 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING MULTI-ROUND LOTTERY PLAY - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for facilitating play of multi-round lottery games. In one embodiment, a player may be allowed to change one or more of various aspects of a wager in a multi-round lottery game. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264177 | LOTTERY SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS PROVIDING A LIMITED PRIZE ELIGIBILITY OPTION - Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. According to some embodiments, a lottery ticket may be requested that is eligible for only a subset of prizes or payouts otherwise available in a lottery game. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264178 | SLOT MACHINE PROVIDING PAYOUT WHICH INCREASES PLAYER'S EXPECTATION AND PLAYING METHOD THEREOF - When three or more symbol-scrolling cells | 2009-10-22 |
20090264179 | Gaming System And A Method Of Gaming - A method of gaming comprising: generating a game outcome by selecting a plurality of symbols, and displaying the selected symbols on a display at respective ones of a plurality of display positions arranged in a three-dimensional array; and determining whether the game outcome includes one or more winning outcomes. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264180 | GAMING CONTROLLER, A GAMING SYSTEM, AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A method of gaming comprising: a) displaying a plurality of display positions to a player, at least one of the display positions corresponding to a hidden object to be sought by the player; b) determining a selection of a display position; c) revealing whether or not the selected display position corresponds to the hidden object; e) determining whether to allow a selection by conducting at least one trial, each trial comprising seeking to complete a symbol combination; and f) repeating steps b) to e) until either the symbol combination is completed or a designated number of hidden objects is located. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264181 | GAMING SYSTEM, A SOUND CONTROLLER, AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A method of gaming comprising: outputting a plurality of different game accompanying sounds individually during at least part of play of one or more games; and outputting two or more sounds together in response to at least one game event occurring. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264182 | Gaming System Having A Plurality Of Gaming Machines Linked By Network And Control Method Thereof - A gaming system of the present invention comprises a plurality of gaming machines and a control device including a processor, wherein the processor is programmed to execute processing of (A) counting a part of a number of betted game media as a cumulative value based on number-of-game-media information received from the gaming machine, and (E) paying out the game media to the gaming machine as a transmission source of the number-of-game-media information being a basis of counting the number of game media counted in the processing (A) when a number of the gaming machines joining a game is less than a specific number. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264183 | SLOT MACHINE DISPLAYING COUNT OF SYMBOLS DETERMINING PRIZE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A slot machine of the present invention comprising
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20090264184 | SLOT MACHINE DISPLAYING COUNT OF SYMBOLS DETERMINING PRIZE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A slot machine of the present invention comprising a display, and a controller programmed to execute processing of:
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20090264185 | Gaming System Having A Plurality Of Gaming Machines Linked By Network And Control Method Thereof - A gaming system of the present invention comprising a plurality of gaming machines each including a controller and a control device including a processor, wherein the processor is programmed to execute the processing of (A) cumulatively counting a part of a number of betted game media as a cumulative value based on number-of-game-media information received from the gaming machine, and (B) transmitting a common-game execution signal to the gaming machine, when the cumulative value has reached a predetermined value. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264186 | Apparatus For Recognizing Dice Dots - An apparatus for recognizing dice dots includes a dice cup to hold at least one dice, and a light source module and a capturing module located in the dice cup. The light source module generates a plurality of light sources to project to the dice. The capturing module captures images of the dice a number of times according to the light sources projection times to generate a plurality of image information. The image information are sent to a recognizing module which stores a plurality of calculation methods to recognize dice dots according to the image information. When recognized results obtained through the calculation methods are judged same by the recognizing module the dice dots are confirmed and accepted. If the recognized results done through the calculation methods are different, the dice is rolled anew. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264187 | Gaming System Having A Plurality Of Gaming Machines Linked By Network And Control Method Thereof - A gaming system of the present invention comprises a plurality of gaming machines and a control device including a processor, wherein the processor is programmed to execute processing of (A) cumulatively counting a part of a number of betted game media as a cumulative value based on number-of-game-media information received from the gaming machine, and (C) executing a common game, when a number of the gaming machines joining the game is equal to or more than a specific number. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264189 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR DETERMINING AN OUTCOME OF A GAME WITHOUT PLACING ANY BETS ON THE GAME - Methods, apparatus and article of manufacture for receiving from a client an amount of money and instructions to place a type of bet in a game. The outcome of the game is determined without placing any bets on the game. Based on the outcome of the game, a portion of the amount of money is provided to the client. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264190 | CUSTOMIZED PLAYER ALERTS - Some implementations of the invention allow a player to specify type(s) of wagering conditions about which the player would like to receive notification. The player may also be able to specify the mode of notification desired, e.g., text message, email, voice message, etc. Wager gaming notification parameters may, for example, comprise information regarding an occurrence of a wager gaming outcome. Some such wager gaming notification parameters may involve an occurrence (or a non-occurrence) of a wager gaming outcome within a specified time or a specified number of plays. Player notifications may include raw data, probability data, graphical data, navigation data and/or location data. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264191 | GAMING MACHINE, SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH PROGRESSIVE GAME FEATURE - A gaming machine ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264192 | GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A method of conducting a linked gaming event comprises determining that a first gaming device participating in the gaming event is to be awarded the primary prize. A determination is further made as to whether at least one second gaming device is to be awarded a secondary prize, the determination based at least in part on the location of the second gaming device with respect to the first gaming device. The primary prize and secondary prize are subsequently awarded. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264194 | ADJUSTABLE GAMING DISPLAY - Various embodiments are directed to gaming machines having one or more adjustable displays. According to one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a first display and an adjustable display mounted in a gaming cabinet where the adjustable display is rotatable about a horizontal axis of the adjustable display. The gaming machine also includes a motor operatively coupled to the adjustable display. The gaming machine also includes a player tracking device is also located on the gaming cabinet. The player tracking device is capable of receiving player-specific information. A controller is also provided in the gaming machine. The controller is operatively coupled to the motor and the player tracking device, and the controller causes the motor to rotate the adjustable display to a position based on the player-specific information received by the player tracking device. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264195 | ADJUSTABLE GAMING DISPLAY AND RELATED METHODS - Methods for tailoring a gaming machine to a player are disclosed herein. According to one method, a first gaming machine receives a player input via a player interface to tilt a display. The display pivots about a horizontal axis of the display in response to the player input from the player interface, and data related to the position of the display is saved. The data is then associated with a player identifier for future use on the first gaming machine or a gaming machine having a similar display configuration. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264196 | GAMING DEVICE - A gaming device according to the present invention has: a plurality of stations which can be played by respective ones of a plurality of players; a detection section which detects a motion of the player at the respective one of the stations; and a controller which can be communicated with the plurality of stations. This gaming device includes processes of: (i) receiving acceptance information of a game from the plurality of stations; (ii) causing the display section to display the BET image corresponding to the respective one of the stations; (iii) causing the detection section to detect a motion of the player when a gaming medium is BET-operated on the BET image displayed at the display section; (iv) causing the image acquisition section to acquire an image of the player who is present at the respective one of the stations and to image-process the acquired image information; (v) judging whether or not the notification section performs notification based upon a result of the detection of the process (iii) and a result of the image processing of the process (iv); and (vi) causing the notification section to perform notification in accordance to a result of the judgment of the process (v). | 2009-10-22 |
20090264197 | GAMING MACHINE AND GAMING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A gaming machine includes a housing, which is playable by a plurality of players, that has a station provided for each individual player; an operation detection unit that detects an operation of a player present at each of the stations performing a bet operation through a bet image displayed on the image display unit; an image capturing unit, provided at the housing, that can capture images of a player present at each of the stations, and a determination unit that determines tampering or an error of a game by comparing image capturing information obtained by the image capturing unit with predetermined information. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264198 | 3D GAME DISPLAY SYSTEM, DISPLAY METHOD, AND DISPLAY PROGRAM - A 3D game display system includes a 3D configuration unit for virtually configuring a 3D space and controlling an object coordinate, a window control unit for controlling displayed windows, a 2D configuration unit for causing a window to two-dimensionally display a 3D space according to the field-of-view range based on the window type, area and shape, a GUI control unit arranged in the window and controlling a GUI for performing display and operations concerning the game, an input interface for performing operations on the windows and the GUI, and an expansion/contraction control unit for changing the area or the shape of the windows according to the operations of the input interface. This enables the display of diversified game contents using multi-windows in a 3D game and maintains a balance between the display of the game content itself and the GUI while maintaining the GUI operability. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264199 | Using a Musical Instrument as a Video Game Controller - The use of musical instruments as methods for controlling video games is disclosed. By translating the notes, beats, chords, note changes and other musical elements into input that can be recognized by a video game or video game system, the person playing the instrument will have the ability to play a game through the use of an instrument. This includes the ability to configure the music translation system to provide different input to the video game or video game system depending on the key in which the person is playing the instrument. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264200 | ELECTRONIC CARD GAME - An electronic game platform is described. The electronic game platform includes a master, multiple bases and multiple cards. The cards are electrically connectable to the bases, which are electrically connectable with the master. The bases transmit identification data that is encoded in the cards and user input to the master, which runs the game. The master also provides visual and/or audio feedback to users at the bases and provides power to the bases. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264201 | Multi-User Game - A method of controlling a multi-user game, comprising: receiving non-game information concerning the technical capabilities of a first device; and providing game play at the first device, in dependence upon the received non-game information, that compensates for the technical capabilities of the first device. A method of initiating a multi-user game that has a plurality of potential roles, the method comprising: specifying a first sub-set of the plurality potential roles; specifying a second sub-set of the plurality potential roles, that is different to the first sub-set; providing, if a first device has first technical capabilities, the first sub-set of potential roles to the first device; and providing, if a second device has second technical capabilities, different to the first technical capabilities, the second sub-set of potential roles to the second device. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264202 | SHARING OF CONSOLE AND WEB-BASED GAMES AND GAMING PROFILES - A method and system are disclosed for allowing the sharing of games and gaming profiles between console and web-based gaming platforms. The present system includes a console service through which console games may be played, and a gaming website through which web-based games may be played. Players may play games through either the console service or gaming website using a single set of identity and profile data that is stored in a central data repository. Using a single repository for profile and other data, players may log in, play games, access their profiles and friends lists, and accrue rewards and game credits, regardless of whether they are using a console or web-based game. In a further aspect of the present system, users of consoles may play the same game and same game sessions with web-based users. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264203 | CONFIGURABLE WAGERING GAME MANAGER - Methods and systems for monitoring and/or servicing wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request to configure wagering game manager content, wherein the request is associated with a user identifier. The method can also include transmitting another request and the user identifier, and receiving and presenting configuration options, where the configuration options determine from which of a plurality of application servers that services can be requested. Additionally, in some embodiments, the configuration options determine separate modules for presenting information about the services. The method can also include receiving one or more configuration selections associated with the configuration options. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264204 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GAME SERVICE USING A GAME CARD IN A MOBILE TERMINAL - An apparatus and method for providing a game service using a game card in a mobile terminal are provided. A card recognizer recognizes card information from each game card of one or more corresponding users. A memory stores card information recognized from each game card of the one or more corresponding users and a game program for a game service. A controller controls the card recognizer to recognize card information from the game card, compares the recognized card information of each of the game cards corresponding to the one or more users, and displays a result of the comparison. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264205 | INTERACTIVE TOYS - A plurality of individual toys, at least a first one of which generates acoustic signals and at least a second one of which receives acoustic signals. When the second toy receives acoustic signals from the first toy, it responds, for example, by generating a sound and/or controlling its motion. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the toys flock and/or form a procession of toys which follow a leader toy, for example a mother goose and a plurality of following and preferably quacking goslings. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264206 | Drive Coupling - A drive coupling has an inner plate positioned within an inner periphery of an outer plate. The inner plate includes a plurality of outwardly-extending projections. The inner periphery of the outer plate includes a plurality of recesses. A plurality of short heavy-duty compression springs are arranged to compress in a substantially-straight linear direction between respective projections of the inner plate and the respective side wall of the recess of the outer plate. The springs are further retained by spring travel limiting guides which protrude from the outer plate. The inner plate and an associated central shaft are positively supported by bushings and/or bearings which reside in outer retaining plates. These bushings and/or bearings retain the inner and outer plates in a fixed non-yielding radial and axial position. Bolts are used to hold the outer drive plate and the external retaining plates together. The drive coupling is designed to carry the entire rated torque requirement of the unit on the compression springs, thus providing a continual cushioning action to the drive line whilst providing accurately-controlled angular movement if an obstruction is encountered. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264207 | Elastic Shaft Coupling Having Non-Identical Rubber Bodies - The invention relates to an elastic shaft coupling ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264208 | Fixed Constant-Velocity Universal Joint - In a fixed constant velocity universal joint with eight balls, the present invention achieves improvement in cage strength by increasing a smallest outer diameter of a cage and improvement in joint strength at a high operating angle by ensuring required inner spherical area and spherical surface angle in an outer member regardless of the smallest outer diameter of the cage. In the fixed constant velocity joint of the present invention, among eight frontal sections adjacent to an inner spherical surface | 2009-10-22 |
20090264209 | COUPLING GUARD - A guard for shielding a coupling joint joining rotating shafts includes first and second cylindrical components configured to telescopingly adjustably engage to enclose the coupling joint. The cylindrical components are made from opposing identical semi-cylindrical cover halves, each with lateral flanges, with one set of lateral flanges forming an inwardly-facing longitudinal slot for slidably receiving the other pair of lateral flanges. A fastener extended through overlapping flanges fixes the length adjustment. A pair of supports includes a vertically adjustable bracket on spaced stands, the brackets being configured to wedgingly engage the supports when secured in a vertically adjusted position thereon. The cover halves, supports and brackets can be thermoformed from heat. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264210 | Titanium alloy fasteners and the related fabricating method - A titanium alloy fastener made by: using titanium alloy to make a fastener body subject to a predetermined design, and then applying a heat treatment to harden the fastener body, and then processing the fastener body with a nitrogen treatment to form a titanium nitride coating on the whole surface of the fastener body. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264211 | RIDE - A ride is formed comprising a channel forming a closed loop. The channel is able to receive water. Wave forming means are provided operable to create a wave, when the channel contains water, such that the wave will progress around the channel. The wave is of sufficient size to enable aquatic pastimes to be performed on the wave. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264212 | TRAINING BALLS FOR POOL AND THE LIKE - A training ball for pool type games. The training ball may comprise an array of visually coded bounded shapes disposed on the spherical exterior surface, wherein each one visually coded bounded shape has a characteristic visual coding such as color, and a diametrically opposed corresponding visually coded bounded shape having substantially identical characteristic visual coding, and wherein the array covers substantially all of the spherical exterior surface of the solid sphere. All of the visually coded bounded shapes display characteristic visual coding which is easily visually discernible from each adjacent one of the visually coded bounded shapes. In an associated method of play or practice, a player may visually hypothesize a straight line passing through the center of the training ball using the opposed similar visually coded bounded shapes, mentally set up a shot, and then execute that shot. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264213 | Bowling game apparatus - Bowling game apparatus allowing children to get strikes and spares for a high score. Two guides ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090264214 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM - A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264215 | Golf club shaft angle adjustment technology - Golf club shaft angle adjustment technology that allows the angle of the shaft of a golf club (ie. the lie) to adjust in small increments, and prevents movement as is the case with gears or teeth. The front of the club head consists of a round opening that accepts a corresponding round member on the end of the shaft. The face of the club inside the round opening on the club head consists of a series of half-spherical divots. The face of the shaft member that opposes the face of the club inside the round opening on the club head also has half-spherical divots. Opposing divots are positioned such that two opposing divots are perfectly in-line when the shaft is at an allowable angle. A ball bearing inserts into the perfectly in-line divots prior to sliding the shaft member into the club head opening to prevent movement when tightened. Inside the club head round opening is a smaller round opening that extends through the back of the club head. The round member on the end of the shaft has an attached threaded post that inserts into the smaller round opening of the club head and allows for the tightening of the round shaft member to the club head from the back of the club head. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264216 | SHAFT FOR GOLF CLUB - A shaft according to the present invention is obtained by winding and curing a prepreg sheet having a matrix resin and a fiber. The prepreg sheet includes a full-length sheet and a partial sheet. At least a part of the partial sheet forms a tip bias layer disposed in a tip portion of the shaft. A fiber of the first tip bias layer is oriented at an angle which is equal to or greater than 25 degrees and is equal to or smaller than 65 degrees with respect to an axis of the shaft. A fiber of the second tip bias layer is oriented at an angle which is equal to or greater than −65 degrees and is equal to or smaller than −25 degrees with respect to the axis of the shaft. The shaft is obtained by winding a tip bias stuck body (V | 2009-10-22 |
20090264217 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A GROOVED FACE - The present invention is directed to a golf club head with an improved striking surface. The grooves are machined into the strike surface with tight tolerances. The grooves have sharp edges, radiused ends, and a draft angle between about 2° and 12°. The striking face is machined such that it has a uniform texture with a roughness of more than 40 Ra. The face may be selectively textured to enhance certain shots that the golfer may perform. This may include providing a plurality of distinct sets of texturing to accommodate a plurality of different shots. The grooves may contain a plurality of portions, including a radiused or angled portion, a portion having substantially parallel walls, a portion having a v-shape, and a curved portion. The grooves may also be characterized by various dimensions, including draft angle, inclusive side wall angle, width, depth, cross-sectional area, spacing, and pitch ratio. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264218 | Golf clubs and club-heads comprising a face plate having a central recess and flanking recesses - Golf club-heads are disclosed that have a body and a face plate. Exemplary club-heads are hollow metal-wood club-heads. The face plate is attached to the front of the body and has obverse and reverse surfaces, and a peripheral zone, toe zone, heel zone, upper zone, lower zone, and central zone. The reverse surface defines in the central zone a recess surrounded by a substantially annular ridge. The reverse surface also defines in the toe zone and heel zone respective horizontal flanking recesses. The reverse surface also defines in the upper zone and lower zone respective vertical flanking recesses. The maximal thickness of the annular ridge is greater than the respective thicknesses of the central recess and flanking recesses, and the respective thicknesses of the flanking recesses are no greater than the thickness of the central recess. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264219 | Wood club - A wood type club is provided of which a club head is capable of being swung lightly at a high speed and which is capable of reducing and restricting a covering phenomenon or a toe-down phenomenon of the club head. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264220 | GOLF BALL - The present invention provides a golf ball which includes (I) a first member composed of a material molded under heat from a rubber composition of (a) a base rubber composed primarily of a mixture of at least 60 wt % of a polybutadiene having a stress relaxation time (T | 2009-10-22 |
20090264221 | GOLF BALL - The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having superior abrasion resistance, durability and spin performance. The present invention provides a golf ball of the present invention has a core and a cover, wherein the cover is formed from a cover composition that contains, as a resin component, a thermoplastic polyurethane (A) and a urethane prepolymer (B) having two or more isocyanate groups. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264222 | GOLF BALL - The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball with superior abrasion resistance and resilience. The present invention provides a golf ball of the present invention comprises a core and a cover that covers the core. The cover contains a polyurethane resin and an organically modified layered silicate, and an interlayer distance of the organically modified layered silicate measured by X-ray diffraction is in a range from 2.5 nm to 15 nm. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264223 | GOLF BALL - The object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent durability and resilience. The present invention provides a golf ball which includes a core, and a cover covering the core. The cover contains an ionomer resin and an organically modified layered silicate. The organically modified layered silicate has an interlayer distance, measured by X-ray diffraction, in a range from 2.5 nm to 15 nm. | 2009-10-22 |
20090264224 | Golf Tee - According to various embodiments, the present teachings comprise a golf tee. The golf tee can comprise a point section, a shaft section, and a head section. The shaft section can comprise four opposing arms configured to allow for improved ground penetration. The head section can comprise a circular dish having a rim with a number of raised points disposed on the rim. The head section can comprise opposing arms, each having a raised point. | 2009-10-22 |