51st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130335191 | SULFURATION RESISTANT CHIP RESISTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A chip resistor includes an insulating substrate, top terminal electrodes formed on top surface of the substrate using silver-based cermet, bottom electrodes, resistive element that is situated between the top terminal electrodes and overlaps them partially, an optional internal protective coating that covers resistive element completely or partially, an external protective coating that covers completely the internal protection coating and partially covers top terminal electrodes, a plated layer of nickel that covers face sides of the substrate, top and bottom electrodes, and overlaps partially external protective coating, finishing plated layer that covers nickel layer. The overlap of nickel layer and external protective layer possesses a sealing property because of metallization of the edges of external protective layer prior to the nickel plating process. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335192 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR PROTECTIVE DOOR - A control device is used to open and close a protective door of an electronic device. The control device includes a control chip, a microcontroller, a driving circuit, and a motor. The control chip outputs control signals to the microcontroller, according to instructions from an operating system of the electronic device. The microcontroller controls the driving circuit to drive the motor according to the control signals, and the motor rotates to open or close the protective door. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335193 | ELECTRONIC WIRELESS LOCK - An electronic lock device may grant a wireless-communication device permission to join a secure wireless connection with the electronic lock via a local wireless-communication network. If the wireless-communication device includes an electronic lock management application, the electronic lock device may switch the state of the lock mechanism to the unlocked state in response to joining the secure wireless connection with the first wireless-communication device and receiving a valid security code from the electronic lock management application. If the first wireless-communication device does not include the electronic lock management application, the electronic lock device may automatically switch the state of the lock mechanism to the unlocked state in response to joining the secure wireless connection with the first wireless-communication device. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335194 | KEY, OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR, KEY MANAGEMENT DEVICE, KEY MANAGEMENT METHOD, KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM - A key managed by a key management device has an operation detecting unit configured to detect an operating state thereof, and a transmitter configured to transmit information of the operating state detected by the operation detecting unit to receiving devices through wireless communication. The operation detecting unit includes an acceleration sensor, and detects information of acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor as the operating state thereof. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335195 | Source and Destination Lighted Indicator for Medical Fluid Lines - A identification system for hospital fluid lines and the like. The identification system includes a source identifier and a destination identifier, each having a light, a control button for controlling the light, a transmitter for transmitting a control signal from the control button, and a transmission medium for conveying the transmitted control signal to the other of the source identifier or destination identifier. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335196 | USING TOUCH PAD TO REMOTE CONTROL HOME ELCTRONICS LIKE TV - Apparatus and methods of a remote control device are provided. The remote control device includes a switch and a power input. The remote control device also includes a touch panel configured to operate in an absence of backlight. The touch panel is configured to receive a first input at a first area of the touch panel and a second input at a second area of the touch panel. The remote control device includes a processing unit configured to provide first control data representing the first input and second control data representing the second input. The first control data can control movement of a cursor on the electronic device. The second control data can identify text corresponding to the second input. The remote control device includes a transmitter configured to provide the control data to the electronic device. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335197 | Electronic system comprising of a plurality of electronic equipment units, electronic equipment for such a system and method for management and maintenance of such a system - The electronic system includes of a plurality of electronic equipment and devices ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130335198 | Method for dynamic authentication between reader and tag, and device therefor - The present disclosure discloses a method for dynamic authentication between a reader and a tag, and an implementing device therefor, to solve the technical problem of necessity of dependence of a traditional authentication method on a real-time, online, reliable and secure connection with a background database, as well as lack of means for highly autonomous authentication of a tag by a reader. In the present disclosure, only a legitimate reader can obtain corresponding tag authentication information from an authentication database and authenticate or update a corresponding tag status; only a legitimate tag can be processed by the legitimate reader; during the authentication, a dynamic updating mechanism is used for a tag ID which ensures forward security; the reader stores tag information using a hash table and thus increases an authentication speed; data synchronization is achieved cleverly by means of a counting value. The use of a random number guarantees that a different data packet is used for every authentication, thus hiding tag position information effectively and offering excellent security. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335199 | RFID DETECTION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for use in detecting the presence of an RFID device are provided. One RFID detection system includes a detection circuit that includes an oscillating circuit. The detection circuit is configured to hold the RFID detection system in a low power mode in which the RFID detection system is configured to not actively attempt to communicate with nearby RFID devices. The detection circuit is further configured to monitor one or more parameters of a signal of the oscillating circuit and compare the one or more monitored parameters to one or more reference parameters. The detection circuit is further configured to, based on the comparison, determine whether to transition the RFID detection system from the low power mode into an active communication mode in which the RFID detection system is configured to actively attempt to communicate with nearby RFID devices. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335200 | RFID DETECTION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for use in detecting the presence of an RFID device are provided. One RFID detection system includes a detection circuit that includes an oscillating circuit. The detection circuit is configured to hold the RFID detection system in a low power mode in which the RFID detection system is configured to not actively attempt to communicate with nearby RFID devices. The detection circuit is further configured to monitor one or more parameters of a signal of the oscillating circuit and compare the one or more monitored parameters to one or more reference parameters. The detection circuit is further configured to, based on the comparison, determine whether to transition the RFID detection system from the low power mode into an active communication mode in which the RFID detection system is configured to actively attempt to communicate with nearby RFID devices. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335201 | FUNCTION EXECUTION BASED ON TAG INFORMATION - In one example embodiment, an end device includes a memory configured to store function information regarding at least one predefined function and tag information regarding at least one electronic tag that is associated with the at least one predefined function; a reader configured to read tag identification information received from a detected electronic tag located within a predetermined range of the end device; and a processor configured to select a predefined function from among the at least one predefined function based on the stored tag information and the read tag identification information and perform the selected predefined function. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335202 | SERIALIZATION OF RFID TAGS - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method performed by an RFID tag, the method including: receiving a request for a EPC serial number; determining whether the EPC serial number has a preset value; when the EPC serial number has the preset value, mapping a transponder ID to the EPC serial number; and providing the EPC serial number in response to the RFID read request. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335203 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING SMART HOME ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHOD THEREOF - Generate a first motion signal when a first predetermined movement of the portable electronic device is detected. Generate a first command corresponding to the first motion signal. Link the portable electronic device to a plurality of smart home electronic devices via a wireless network according to the first command. List the plurality of smart home electronic devices on the portable electronic device. Generate a second motion signal when a second predetermined movement of the portable electronic device is detected. Generate a second command corresponding to the second motion signal. Control a smart home electronic device selected from the plurality of smart home electronic devices according to the second command. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335204 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE CLIENT DEVICES DETECTED OVER A WIRELESS NETWORK USING A MOBILE DEVICE - According to one general aspect, a method according to the present application includes remotely controlling wirelessly networked devices via a mobile unit. The method includes receiving, at a mobile unit and from a user, an input, analyzing the input to identify a networked device associated with the input, determining whether the networked device is presently accessible via a wireless network; determining whether to establish a connection with the networked device based on whether the networked device is determined to be presently accessible via the wireless network. The method also includes establishing a connection with the networked device if it is determined that the networked device is accessible via the wireless network and enabling the user to interact with the networked device through the mobile unit to remotely control the networked device. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335205 | Combination Waterproof Paddle Controller and Waterproof Music Device - Hand held water propulsion tools, such as paddles and oars, are equipped with a waterproof compartment for a consumer electronic device, such as a MP3 player or a smartphone. Also built into the propulsion tool are speakers, a microphone, and electronic keys, to listen to music, talk on the phone, and control the device secured in the waterproof compartment. Only the fewest, most optimal buttons needed to control an MP3 player or smartphone are built into the propulsion tool to minimize the learning curve by reducing complexity and optimizing ease-of-use. Paddle boarders and boaters can use the present invention to enhance their enjoyment of, and productivity while using, floating boards and small boats. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335206 | MODULE FOR MANAGING LAMPPOSTS AND SERVICES, AND TELEMANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH MODULE - The invention relates to a module for managing the lighting of a lamppost, placed on the power supply network of a set of lampposts and controlled by a command centre. Said module communicates with the command centre by high-speed power line carrier (PLC) and is able to ensure the management of at least one complementary service. The invention also relates to a telemanagement system for public lighting, comprising a command centre for a set of lampposts and at least one such management module, said module communicating with said command centre by high-speed power line carrier (PLC). | 2013-12-19 |
20130335207 | POWERLINE COMMUNICATION DIVERSITY COUPLING TECHNIQUE - A powerline communication diversity coupling mechanism may implement a transformer coupling unit. The transformer coupling unit can receive a communication signal to be coupled to a plurality of powerline communication channels for transmission in a powerline communication network. The transformer coupling unit can split the communication signal into a plurality of communication signals for transmission. The transformer coupling unit can couple each of the plurality of the communication signals to a corresponding one of a plurality of the powerline communication channels for transmission in the powerline communication network. Also, the transformer coupling unit can receive a plurality of communication signals on each of a plurality of powerline communication channels. The transformer coupling unit can combine the plurality of the communication signals into a communication signal. The transformer coupling unit may then couple the communication signal to an analog front end and other processing units for processing the communication signal. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335208 | PATIENT CONTROL MODULE WITH CELL AND SMART PHONE CAPABILITIES - A patent control module and associated system allows a patient in a hospital, clinic, or the like, to control room features, such as lights, televisions, and the like, as well as providing cell phone capabilities, such as being able to call or text their nurse, run cell phone applications, play games, and the like. The control module allows a patient to call or text their nurse directly and relay their needs. The cell phone features, such as applications, games and the like, can occupy the patient while they convalesce. The system can provide education modules to patients, where tracking cookies can keep track of those modules completed by patients. The system can provide patients access to their charts, past medical history, consent forms, intake paperwork, regulatory paperwork, and the like. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335209 | HAPTIC EFFECT CONVERSION SYSTEM USING GRANULAR SYNTHESIS - A system is provided that converts an input, such as audio data, into one or more haptic effects. The system applies a granular synthesis algorithm to the input in order to generate a haptic signal. The system subsequently outputs the one or more haptic effects based on the generated haptic signal. The system can also shift a frequency of the input, and also filter the input, before the system applies the granular synthesis algorithm to the input. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335210 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device causing flexure vibration of touch panel, to allow for preventing vibration from attenuated and providing sufficient water and dust proofness, includes touch panel | 2013-12-19 |
20130335211 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In an electronic device having a touch panel | 2013-12-19 |
20130335212 | VEHICLE TURN SIGNALLING APPARATUSES WITH LASER DEVICES, LIGHT PROJECTION CIRCUITS, AND RELATED ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATORS - A vehicle turn signaling apparatus includes a light source that is powered by a turn signal circuit of the vehicle. The light source is configured to project a low divergence visible line onto a driving lane adjacent to the vehicle in response to activation of the turn signal circuit to visibly warn other drivers where a driver of the vehicle may intend to move the vehicle. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335213 | LANE DEPARTURE WARNING/ASSISTANCE METHOD AND SYSTEM HAVING A THRESHOLD ADJUSTED BASED ON DRIVER IMPAIRMENT DETERMINATION USING PUPIL SIZE AND DRIVING PATTERNS - A method/system for lane departure warning/assistance that warns the driver that the vehicle is about to leave a current lane and enter an adjacent lane. The driver is identified, and a corresponding profile is accessed. The driver's pupils may be measured and compared to pupil size baseline data stored in the accessed profile. If the difference in pupil size exceeds a pupil size baseline by more than a deviation level, the method/system may adjust a lane departure warning/assistance threshold of a lane departure detector that warns the driver each time the vehicle is getting too close to an adjacent lane, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle may drift into the next lane. Driving patterns, such as steering angles and braking force, may also be used to adjust the lane departure warning/assistance threshold and determine whether the driver may benefit from lane departure warning/assistance. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335214 | WIRELESS PROPORTIONAL FLOW INDICATION FOR A TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - A flow indication system for a central tire inflation system is provided. The flow indication system provides a venturi in fluid communication with the conduit providing air to a tire. A pressure reading is taken at the inlet and throat of the venturi and the air flowing through the venturi is calculated based on the pressure differential. According to some embodiments, the pressure readings are provided to a microcontroller that uses a table and interpolation algorithms to calculate the flow of the air flowing through the venturi, such as the mass of air in a given unit of time (grams/second for example). In one embodiment, two separate pressure sensors are coupled to different ends of a narrowed orifice that causes a pressure change in the flow as flow rate increases in the throat of the sensor. This pressure change is then used to calculate a proportional flow that can then be broadcast to various parties instead of an on/off reading | 2013-12-19 |
20130335215 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Monitoring Component of an Onboard Power-Taking Port - A monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port includes a power-taking component disposed inside a power-taking space of the power-taking port and engaged with the power-taking port so as to realize power taking, a control circuit powered by the power coming from the power-taking component, a carrier for carrying the control circuit, and a display unit electrically connected with the control circuit. The control circuit receives an external signal by the antenna and process the external signal so that the signal is provided to the display unit for displaying the same; and the antenna and display unit are disposed at an external end of the power-taking component. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335216 | SCHEMES AND ALGORITHMS TO REDUCE THE ENERGY AND HARDWARE COSTS OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS - A tire pressure monitoring system where the position and orientation of a receiver antenna associated with the tire pressure monitoring system is at a location that is proximate the tire pressure monitoring system. In one embodiment, the receiver antenna is positioned beneath a vehicle chassis. The location of the receiver antenna can be determined by system performance prediction tools that include mean-time-to-warning verses packet error rate curves for a desired packet error rate and packet error rate verses signal-to-noise ratio curves for various operational scenarios and different classes of vehicle that provides a necessary signal-to-noise ratio for a wireless link, and operational scenarios that established desired levels of performance and reliability. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335217 | Self Adapting Alert Device - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts to the current operating environment of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method comprising providing a plurality of alert devices in an electronic device, determining an operating environment of the electronic device using a sensor of the electronic device, and actuating at least one of the plurality of alert devices that corresponds to the determined operating environment. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335218 | Apparatus and Method of Preventing Flooding in Residential and Commercial Properties - The present application is directed to a system and method for detecting a leak in a fluid line. The system includes a plurality of sensors to measure fluid flow in the fluid lines. Additionally the system includes a control module configured to continuously monitor fluid flow entering and leaving the fluid system to detect the leak, the control module regulates fluid flow in the fluid system by comparing fluid use at the point of use sensor to fluid use at the point of entry sensor. The system detects a leak by comparing fluid flow between the point of use and the point of entry. The system can notify a user of potential leaks and selectively control valves to regulate fluid flow. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335219 | INTELLIGENT SENSOR NETWORK - The present application describes a sensor network and method for monitoring and detecting intrusion activities in accordance with various illustrative embodiments. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first input from a first sensor at a first sensor node of a wireless ad hoc sensor network, and comparing the first input to a first predefined input threshold associated with an intrusion activity. The method also includes wirelessly communicating an indication of the intrusion activity to a gateway device via a second sensor node of the wireless ad hoc sensor network. The gateway device may include an interface between the wireless ad hoc sensor network and a user-interactive system configured to monitor the wireless ad hoc sensor network. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335220 | Alarm Detector and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention relates to an alarm detector. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus for detecting an audible alarm and signaling a user regarding the detection of the audible alarm. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using the same. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335221 | REAL TIME SAFETY SYSTEMS - A system for managing hazards in a construction site is presented. One aspect of the inventive subject matter includes a hazard management system comprising a hazard context database, a sensor interface, and a hazard analysis engine. The sensor interface is configured to acquire a site data feed that is representative of a construction site. The hazard analysis engine is configured to (i) instantiate a hazard object by comparing the site data feed to hazard criteria of the plurality of hazard contexts, (ii) update the hazard object based on the site data feed, (iii) generate hazard notification criteria related to the hazard object, (iv) obtain worker attributes from the site data, and (v) transmit a hazard notification to an output device when the worker attributes cause satisfaction of the hazard notification criteria. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335222 | DOOR LOCK SENSOR AND ALARM - A door lock mechanism is disclosed that includes door lock and alarm features. The mechanism includes a controller and a sensor useful to detect motions that are representative of attempted access through a door to which the door lock mechanism is attached. The controller can set an alarm condition if a measured motion, such as a measured acceleration, meet and/or exceeds a threshold. If an appropriate access control credential is provided through a user device then the alarm condition may not be set by the controller. The door lock mechanism can be coupled to a remote station via a communications link if needed, such as a radio frequency link. The remote station can additionally be in communication with the door lock mechanism via a network. The remote station can be used to send and receive messages regarding door lock mechanism status, configuration, etc. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335223 | ELECTRONICS THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system of deterring theft of an electronic device connected to an external source of charging power. In one aspect, responsive to a user request to arm the electronic device and the electronic device being connected to the source of charging power, the electronic device arming the electronic device. In another aspect, while the electronic device is armed, the electronic device detecting loss of the connection to the source of charging power, and in response, the electronic device activating an alarm or notifying another computing device that the connection of the electronic device has been disconnected from the source of charging power. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335224 | CHARGING DEVICE WITH ANTI-THEFT FUNCTION - A charging device with anti-theft function includes a power-supplying unit, a load-connecting unit and an anti-theft unit. The anti-theft unit includes a detector component connected electrically to the load-connecting unit, a control module connected electrically to the detector component, and an alarm module connected electrically to the control module. The detector component is configured to generate a charge detect signal when electricity from the power-supplying unit is transferred to a load through the load-connecting unit. The control module is configured to deactivate the alarm module in response to receipt of the charge detect signal from the detector component. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335225 | GESTURE DETECTION AND RECOGNITION - Techniques are described for tracking and recognizing gestures performed within a field-of-view of a sensor. In one or more implementations, the techniques may be implemented within an electronic device that is configured to receive a signal from a sensor in response to the sensor detecting a gesture occurring within a field of view of the sensor. A lens is positioned over the sensor to collimate light incident on the lens and to pass the collimated light to the sensor. The electronic device is configured to generate one or more light intensity ratios based upon the signal. The electronic device is then configured to determine a type of gesture performed based upon the one or more light intensity ratios. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335226 | Earphone-Based Game Controller and Health Monitor - Design and operation techniques for an earphone-based game controller and health monitor are described herein. In one example, two “ear bud” style earphones are configured as I/O devices, each including a speaker to output sound and an accelerometer to receive an input of motion imparted by a user. The I/O devices may be connected to a mobile device, such as a cellular phone. Accordingly, the I/O devices may be inserted into a user's ears for listening or may be used as game controllers, such as by moving one I/O device in each hand. In a further example, a thermometer may be used in at least one of the I/O devices, and may gather health data by measuring the temperature of the user. And in a further example, a microphone may be used in at least one I/O device to gather heart rate and respiration-quality data regarding the user. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335227 | MOBILE TERMINAL WITH LOCATION INFORMATION ACQUIRING PORTION - A mobile terminal includes a detecting portion that detects a state of a user, a location information acquiring portion that acquires location information of a current location of the user, and a controlling portion configured to determine whether the user is in a drowsing state or a wakeful state, based on the state of the user detected by the detecting portion. If the controlling portion determines that the user is in a drowsing state, the controlling portion drives the location information acquiring portion so as to acquire the location information for the current location, and if the controlling portion determines that the user is in a wakeful state, the controlling portion stops the location information acquiring portion. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335228 | STATE ESTIMATION DEVICE, STATE ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A verification value is calculated for an estimation result. The estimation result is corrected on the basis of the calculated verification value. This allows for output of a highly reliable estimation result. If it is determined that the class to which the state of a driver belongs has transitioned continuously, the estimation result is outputted. If it cannot be determined that the class to which the state of the driver belongs has transitioned continuously, a previous estimation result is outputted instead of the latest estimation result. This allows for output of a highly reliable estimation result. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335229 | LED STROBES WITH FIXED PULSE WIDTH - An LED strobe notification device and method for operating an LED strobe notification device is provided. The LED strobe notification device is configured to generate an output at two or more candela settings and is configured to generate the output at the two or more candela settings having a human-perceived pulse duration with a fixed width. The LED strobe device includes: an LED strobe element; and an LED controller in communication with the LED strobe element with the LED controller configured to: receive a candela selection for the LED strobe element, the candela selection selected from the two or more candela settings; receive a command to activate the LED strobe element of the LED strobe notification device; and in response to receiving the command, control the LED strobe element in order to generate the output from the LED strobe element having the human-perceived pulse duration with the fixed width. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335230 | Method and apparatus for indicating power level over a communication interface - A circuit is provided. The circuit includes a control circuit, a voltage sensor coupled to the control circuit, and an indicator signal coupled to the control circuit. The control circuit, responsive to the voltage sensor, is configured to detect a first classification voltage within a classification voltage range defined by a lower classification voltage limit and upper classification voltage limit, detect, after detecting the first classification voltage, an indexing voltage outside of the classification voltage range, and detect, after detecting the indexing voltage, a second classification voltage within the classification voltage range. The control circuit is further configured to set the indicator signal to a first predetermined state indicating a power type based on the detected first classification voltage, indexing voltage and second classification voltage. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335231 | Systems and Methods For Managing Information Associated With Boxes Used in the Delivery of Packages - There is disclosed methods and systems for managing drop boxes. Events reflecting outputs from one or more sensors are detected. Information that is a function of the detected event is forwarded to a drop box management system. This information, along with additional information received by the drop box management system, is utilized to generate instructions including display instructions for each drop box. Displays of drop boxes are then updated based on the instructions. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335232 | Riser wireless communications system - The present invention discloses a wireless data command, control and instrumentation system for deployment within a subsurface hydrocarbon production system. Low frequency magnetic signalling is used to communicate from a first transceiver deployed inside a riser pipe to a second transceiver positioned outside the riser pipe. In some embodiments data is related to a control centre. Through pipe communications may be bi-directional. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335233 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PORTABLE DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERACTION - In accordance with various aspects, a portable device tracking system can comprise a sensor device operatively coupled to a mobile object. The sensor device can comprises a microcontroller, a sensing unit coupled to the microcontroller, the sensing unit comprising a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to receive geographical data, and a transceiver coupled to the microcontroller. The portable device tracking system can also comprise a data manager configured to receive the geographical data from the sensor device. The sensor device can transmit data to the data manager across a network using a variety of communication protocols. Further, the portable device tracking system can be used to various applications, such as tracking an asset, a living object, a vehicle, or a medical device. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335234 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Peak Detection Circuitry for Data Communication Systems - Method and apparatus for providing a peak detection circuit comprising a diode including an input terminal and an output terminal the input terminal of the diode configured to receive an input signal, a capacitor operatively coupled to the output terminal of the diode, an output terminal operatively coupled to the capacitor and the output terminal of the diode for outputting an output signal is provided. Other equivalent switching configuration is further provided to effectively detect and compensate for a voltage droop from a power supply signal, as well as to electrically isolate the voltage droop from the system circuitry. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335235 | TELEMETRY MONITORING SYSTEM AND A DATA RECOVERY METHOD FOR A TELEMETRY MONITORING SYSTEM - There is disclosed a telemetry monitoring system including a central monitoring unit configured to display data regarding one or more portable devices, each associated with the breathing apparatus of a user. The system further includes removable data storage connected to the central monitoring unit and configured to store system status data of the central monitoring unit as recovery data, the system status data defining an operational status of the central monitoring unit. In the event of a failure of the telemetry monitoring system, the telemetry monitoring system can be recovered by restoring the recovery data to the central monitoring unit or a replacement central monitoring unit from the removable data storage. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335236 | ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE SIGNALING APPARATUS - The present technology provides a communication system which allows a first operator of a vehicle to signal an operator of a second vehicle. The first operator may transmit a notification signal via a first transceiver to a second transceiver associated with the second operator with a specific message, such as “stop.” When the second transceiver receives the notification signal, a visual indicator may be provided to the operator of the second vehicle. The second transceiver may also automatically transmit a confirmation signal upon receiving the notification signal. By receiving the notification signal, the first user may be informed that the notification signal was received by the second transceiver. By providing for a notification signal and an automated confirmation signal in response, the present system informs the first user the confidence that his transmitted signal was received. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335237 | Traffic Information System and Method - Method and system of traffic information comprising a mobile device ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130335238 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL - A method of traffic control at road intersections includes use of traffic lights, as well as detection and identification of vehicles approaching an intersection. To detect and identify a vehicle crossing the pre-set boundaries, we suggest mounting vehicle detection nodes probing the surrounding area using radio-frequency signals. In their turn, vehicles should be equipped with nodes, or tags, allowing their identification. When a vehicle equipped with an identification tag enters the monitored area, the tag generates a response containing the codeword with identification data of the vehicle, which is received and decoded by detection nodes. The duration of the green light signal is determined according to the time the vehicles, that have crossed the remote boundary during the last signal switching sequence, spent to cross the proximate pre-set boundary, and should not be shorter than that period. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335239 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING PARKING SPACES FOR A COMMUNITY OF USERS - A mobile communications device includes a locator unit to receive and process information regarding a current location for the mobile communications device, a parking status determination unit to determine a parking status for the device based on at least changes in the current location, and a communication unit to forward the parking status to a parking community processor. A method includes determining a parking status of a vehicle associated with a person as a function of movement of a personal mobile communications device. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335240 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A PARTICULAR STATE OF A SPECIFIC PARKING SPACE - The present invention concerns a process and a system for detecting a particular state of a specific parking space among a plurality of parking spaces, a particular state being one of empty or occupied. Each parking space is equipped with at least one detector for measuring a value of at least one parameter, said parameter being variable according to the presence or absence of a vehicle. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335241 | LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE FORCE MULTIPLIER - A law enforcement fleet multiplier device including a law enforcement vehicle silhouette may include a plurality of sections connected to one another and connectors to connect each of the plurality of sections to a surface. The device may also include a control module carried by one of the plurality of sections and a light array carried by an upper portion of at least one of the plurality of sections and in communication with the control module. The device may further include a power supply carried by one of the plurality of sections and in communication with the control module and a sensor carried by one of the plurality of sections and in communication with the control module. The light array and the sensor may be remotely operable based on a sensed condition, and/or responsive to user defined conditions. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335242 | ACTUATOR MONITORING SYSTEM - An actuator monitoring system is provided with an electric actuator having a motor and a control unit which outputs a control command (CMD) to the motor to control the operation of the motor. The control unit calculates a use time of the electric actuator based on the control command (CMD) outputted to the motor. Moreover, the control unit estimates the lifetime of the electric actuator based on the calculated use time. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335243 | Stall Management System - A method and system for indicating a potential stall condition for an aircraft during flight. An alert lift coefficient is identified for the aircraft. The alert lift coefficient is adjusted in response to a number of changes in a current state of the aircraft. A set of thresholds is identified for use in generating an alert indicating that the aircraft has reached the potential stall condition using the alert lift coefficient. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335244 | TURNTABLE-MOUNTED KEYPAD - A keypad for controlling software, such as disk jockey (DJ) software, includes a plurality of keys, each key being programmable for issuing any desired, predefined sequence of keystrokes and/or mouse commands in response to the key being pressed. At least some of the keys are laid out in a piano-style format, with those keys being programmed to direct the software to produce musical notes. The keypad is constructed to be attached to a phonograph turntable by engaging with physical features on the turntable. The keypad has a top surface that has a rounded edge that runs concentrically with the turntable's platter. It also has a straight edge, overhanging the side of the turntable, where the piano style keys are positioned. When used by a DJ, the keypad greatly simplifies the task of simultaneously operating the turntable and the DJ software. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335245 | SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER AND METHOD OF ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERSION - An analog to digital converter includes a digital to analog converting circuit, a comparator and a signal processing circuit. The digital to analog converting circuit samples and holds an analog input signal, and converts digital output data to an analog signal to generate a hold voltage signal. The comparator compares the hold voltage signal with a reference voltage signal in response to a rising edge and a falling edge of a clock signal to generate a comparison output voltage signal. The signal processing circuit performs successive approximation based on the comparison output voltage signal to generate the digital output data. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335246 | A/D Converter reference calibration - Calibrating of A/D converters is carried out by obtaining adjustable reference voltages which are used in in A/D conversion, comparing a first divided reference voltage of a full range voltage Vref, with a second divided reference voltage of Vref using analog to digital converters that are used in the A/D conversion; and adjusting at least one of said reference voltages to obtain a set ratio between said multiple ones of said reference voltages. The compared values can include a divided version of Vref, e.g., 3/8 Vref. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335247 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHOPPING OVERSAMPLED DATA CONVERTERS - In accordance with an embodiment, a circuit includes an analog chopping circuit having a first input coupled to a system input and a second input coupled to a first chopping signal, an oversampled data converter having an input coupled to an output of the analog chopping circuit, where the oversampled data converter is configured to produce an oversampled digital signal at an output of the oversampled data converter. The circuit further includes a digital filter having an input coupled to the output of the oversampled data converter, and a digital chopping circuit including a first input coupled to the output of the oversampled data converter, and a second input coupled to a second chopping signal. The digital filter is configured to filter quantization noise generated by the oversampled data converter. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335248 | RESISTOR-2 RESISTOR (R-2R) DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER WITH PARTIAL RESISTOR NETWORK RECONFIGURATION - A resistor-2 resistor (R-2R) digital-to-analog converter with partial resistor network reconfiguration. A circuit includes a plurality of resistor stacks. The circuit also includes a plurality of separation resistors which separate each of the plurality of resistor stacks. The circuit further includes a first selection circuit connected to a first resistor stack of the plurality of resistor stacks and a plurality of selection circuits connected between the plurality of separation resistors. The circuit also includes a termination resistor stack connected to a drain of the first resistor stack. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335249 | RESISTOR-2 RESISTOR (R-2R) DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER WITH RESISTOR NETWORK REVERSAL - A resistor-2 resistor (R-2R) digital-to-analog converter with resistor network reversal and methods of use are disclosed. A circuit includes a plurality of resistor stacks and a plurality of separation resistors which separate the resistor stacks. The circuit further includes a plurality of selection devices connected to a respective one of the plurality of resistor stacks. The circuit also includes a first termination resistor stack connected to a drain of a first resistor stack of the plurality of resistor stacks and a second termination resistor stack connected to a drain of a last resistor stack of the plurality of resistor stacks. The circuit further includes a first switch connected to the drain of the first resistor stack of the plurality of resistor stacks and an output. The circuit also includes a second switch connected to the drain of the last resistor stack of the plurality of resistor stacks and the output. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335250 | HYBRID SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - A hybrid SAR ADC can be implemented to reduce the number of operations that are executed to convert an analog input signal into its digital representation. Pipeline processing operations can be executed on the analog input signal to generate pipeline bits (MSBs of the digital representation) and an analog residue signal. The analog residue signal can be compared against a plurality of thresholds to generate comparator bits that are indicative of a range associated with a subset of the predetermined thresholds that correspond to the analog residue signal. Successive approximation analog-to-digital conversion operations can be executed on the analog residue signal to generate successive approximation bits. The digital representation can be determined based, at least in part, on the pipeline bits, the comparator bits, and the successive approximation bits. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335251 | TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION CIRCUIT AND TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER INCLUDING THE SAME - A time-to-digital conversion circuit for converting a time difference between two input signals to a 1-bit digital value, and adjusting the time difference between the two input signals to generate two output signals includes: a phase comparator configured to compare phases of the two input signals with each other to generate the digital value; a phase selector configured to output one of the two input signals which has a leading phase as a first signal, and the other of the two input signals which has a lagging phase as a second signal; and a delay unit configured to output the first signal with a delay, wherein the time-to-digital conversion circuit outputs the signal output from the delay unit and the second signal as the two output signals. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335252 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSOR DEVICES HAVING A NON-COMMENSURATE NUMBER OF TRANSMITTER ELECTRODES - A processing system for an input device includes a transmitter modules coupled to a plurality of transmitter electrodes including a first set and a second set of transmitter electrodes, the first set and second set being disjoint and having different sizes. The transmitter module is configured to simultaneously transmit a first plurality of transmitter signals with the first set of transmitter electrodes during a first period, and to simultaneously transmit a second plurality of transmitter signals with the second set of transmitter electrodes during a second period, wherein the first period and the second period are non-overlapping. Each of the first plurality of transmitter signals is based on a different sequence of a code, which includes a set of mathematically independent sequences and has a size equal to the size of the first set of transmitter electrodes. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335253 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ANECHOIC CHAMBER - An electromagnetic anechoic chamber includes an anechoic chamber, an adjusting apparatus, and an antenna device. The anechoic chamber includes a bottom wall defining a rectangular receiving space, and a shielding plate supported on a bottom wall. The adjusting apparatus is received in the receiving space and includes a supporting bracket, two adjusting pulleys respectively installed to two opposite ends of the supporting bracket, and a transmission belt wrapping around the adjusting pulleys. The antenna device includes a base slidably supported on the supporting bracket and an adjusting pole perpendicularly extending up from the base. The adjusting pole extends through the transmission belt and the shielding plate. A motor drives one of the adjusting pulleys to rotate, the transmission belt is moved through the adjusting pulley to move the antenna device. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335254 | GRAPHENE BASED STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR BROADBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION ABSORPTION AT THE MICROWAVE AND TERAHERTZ FREQUENCIES - Structures and methods for cloaking an object to electromagnetic radiation at the microwave and terahertz frequencies include disposing a plurality of graphene sheets about the object. Intermediate layers of a transparent dielectric material can be disposed between graphene sheets to optimize the performance. In other embodiments, the graphene can be formulated into a paint formulation or a fabric and applied to the object. The structures and methods absorb at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation at the microwave and terabyte frequencies. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335255 | GRAPHENE BASED STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR BROADBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION ABSORPTION AT THE MICROWAVE AND TERAHERTZ FREQUENCIES - Structures and methods for cloaking an object to electromagnetic radiation at the microwave and terahertz frequencies include disposing a plurality of graphene sheets about the object. Intermediate layers of a transparent dielectric material can be disposed between graphene sheets to optimize the performance. In other embodiments, the graphene can be formulated into a paint formulation or a fabric and applied to the object. The structures and methods absorb at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation at the microwave and terabyte frequencies. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335256 | METAMATERIAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Compressive imaging captures images in compressed form, where each sensor does not directly correspond with a pixel, as opposed to standard image capture techniques. This can lead to faster image capture rates due to lower I/O bandwidth requirements, and avoids the need for image compression hardware, as the image is captured in compressed form. Measuring the transformation of an emitted multimodal signal is one method of compressive imaging. Metamaterial antennas and transceivers are well suited for both emitting and receiving multimodal signals, and are thus prime candidates for compressive imaging. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335257 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEARCHING THROUGH COLLAPSED GROUND - The invention relates to a device and a method for determining whether a living person has been buried in collapsed ground. The device consists of a rod provided with a receiver unit and a signal processing unit. The receiver unit is intended to receive reflected radar signals transmitted form a radar transmitting antenna and transfer these signals to the signal processing unit. The signal processing unit which is provided with specific detection units determines whether the received signal have been Doppler shifted. By determining that the device can decide whether the Doppler shift depends on the moving chest of a breathing person buried alive. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335258 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device including a system ground plane, an antenna, a signal distributor, a transceiver and a sensing controller is provided. The antenna converts an electromagnetic wave to a radio-frequency signal. Besides, the antenna and the system ground plane form a sensing capacitor to detect an object and generate a detecting signal accordingly. The signal distributor is electrically connected to the antenna through a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal and guides the radio-frequency signal and the detecting signal from the antenna to a third connection terminal and a fourth connection terminal. The transceiver is electrically connected to the third connection terminal and processes the radio-frequency signal. The sensing controller is electrically connected to the fourth connection terminal and determines whether the object exists around the antenna according to the sensing signal. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335259 | OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE AND OBJECT DETECTION METHOD - Disclosed is an object detection device capable of improving object detection accuracy by preventing erroneous combination detection. In this device, a detection object region correction unit ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130335260 | ASCERTAINING AN INDICATOR FOR THE DRIVE-OVER CAPABILITY OF AN OBJECT - In a method for ascertaining whether a target object can be driven over by the controlled motor vehicle, with the aid of frequency-modulated radar signals of a radar sensor, amplitude ratios between received radar signals reflected from the target object are utilized, the received radar signals corresponding to signals which have been transmitted in different frequency ranges. Based on the amplitude ratios, an occurrence of interference between (i) a first radar signal propagation path between the radar sensor and the target object and (ii) a second propagation path with additional reflection from a road is detected, and based on the detection of an occurrence of interference it is ascertained whether the object can be driven over. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335261 | MONITORING DEVICE AND MONITORING METHOD - A monitoring device includes a memory configured to store first and second background information related to positional information of a fixed object existing in a detection area of a radar device that receives a reflected wave from an object existing at an emission destination of an emitted radar wave and detects position and moving velocity information of the object as detection information of the object; and a processor configured to detect, upon receiving a first specified signal, a temporary fixed object existing in a detection area of the radar device by using the detection information and the first background information stored in the memory, and to detect, upon receiving a second specified signal, a movement object existing in the detection area of the radar device by using the detection information and the second background information stored in the memory. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335262 | INTERMITTENT FILLING LEVEL DETERMINATION WITH DYNAMICALLY DETERMINED NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS - A method of determining a filling level of a product contained in a tank using a level gauge system, comprising the steps of: transmitting a first signal towards a surface of the product; receiving a first echo signal; determining a present echo characteristic value based on the first echo signal; and comparing the present echo characteristic value and a stored echo characteristic value. If a difference between the present echo characteristic value and the stored echo characteristic value is greater than a predefined value, the method further comprises transmitting at least a second transmit signal towards the surface; receiving at least a second echo signal; and determining the filling level based on the at least second electromagnetic echo signal. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335263 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A VEHICLE - A method determines a position of a vehicle. The method includes providing first raw position data from a satellite navigation system pertaining to the vehicle. At least one further vehicle is identified and a communication link is set up to the at least one further vehicle. Second raw position data of the satellite navigation system of the at least one further vehicle is received by way of the established communication link. The position of the vehicle is calculated by differential positioning based on the received second raw position data of the at least one further vehicle and on the first raw position data of the vehicle. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335264 | RECEIVER OF SATELLITE SIGNALS SERVING FOR LOCATION - A receiver of satellite signals serving for location (GNSS) adapted to be fixed on a support comprising at least one antenna able to receive the said satellite signals serving for location, the antenna comprising at least two mobile phase centres, determination means for determining a location on the basis of the said satellite signals received, comprises displacement means adapted for displacing the said phase centres, for selecting one of the phase centres and for determining a position of the said selected phase centre with respect to the support. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335265 | PROCESSING OF SIGNALS TO PROVIDE A DELAY DOPPLER MAP - An apparatus is disclosed for processing a sequence of samples of a received signal R reflected by a target surface and having a delay and a frequency shift relative to a reference signal D to obtain a delay Doppler map for the reflected signal. A first correlation module can obtain partial correlations z(n′, k) between samples corresponding to the reflected signal R and a samples corresponding to the reference signal D, across a set of delays. An inverse discrete fourier transform (DFT) of a sequence of samples can be derived from at least DFTs of a first reflected signal sequence and second reference signal sequence. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335266 | GNSS Signal Processing with Delta Phase for Incorrect Starting Position - Methods and apparatus for processing of GNSS signals are presented. These include GNSS processing with predicted precise clocks, GNSS processing with mixed-quality data, GNSS processing with time-sequence maintenance, GNSS processing with reduction of position jumps in low-latency solutions, GNSS processing with position blending to bridge reference station changes, and GNSS processing with delta-phase correction for incorrect starting position. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335267 | DETECTING METHOD OF GPS CLOCK SIGNAL JUMP USING CARRIER PHASE MEASUREMENTS IN REAL-TIME - Provided is a method of detecting GPS clock signal jump, comprising a data obtaining step of obtaining GPS carrier phase measurements from a GPS receiver and satellite orbits from IGS to detect the GPS clock signal jump; a GPS clock bias calculating step of eliminating errors included in the data obtained from the data obtaining step and calculating GPS clock bias; a Teager energy calculating step of applying a Teager energy operator to the GPS clock bias calculated with respect to each satellite in the GPS clock bias calculating step and calculating Teager energy to determine whether the GPS clock jump is occurred; and a GPS clock jump detecting step of checking whether a Teager energy is larger than a threshold value. Therefore, the present invention can effectively detect the GPS clock signal jump in real-time. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335268 | Multipath Isolation Through the Combined Use of Antenna Diversity and Frequency Diversity - A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for multipath isolation through the combined use of antenna diversity and frequency diversity. In particular, the present disclosure utilizes antenna diversity and frequency diversity to combat the deleterious effects of reflected signals on the positioning accuracy of satellite navigation systems. In at least one embodiment, the present disclosure uses two antennas and two frequencies for operation with a satellite navigation system. The present disclosure segregates the antennas and frequencies into two classes: references and monitors. The reference measurements are used for estimating the state of the vehicle, and the monitor measurements are used to detect faults that might degrade the reference estimation. Thus, the present disclosure enables an improvement in the positioning error experienced by roving users in downtown and indoor environments. Applications include positive train control, aircraft surface guidance, marine craft navigation in canals and ports, as well as automotive lane keeping. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335269 | ACTIVE ELECTRONICALLY SCANNED ARRAY ANTENNA FOR HEMISPHERICAL SCAN COVERAGE - An antenna architecture for hemispherically-scanning active electronically scanned arrays (AESA). The antenna architecture utilizes variable diameter disks of antenna elements configured in a conical implementation. The antenna elements are oriented such that the element boresight is normal to the surface of the conical structure. Beamforming takes place on each disk first, and them separately in combining the signals from each disk, thereby reducing complexity. The antenna optionally utilizes disks of antenna elements of the same diameter to form a cylindrical antenna, which when combined with a conical configuration create enhanced sectors while maintaining a hemispherical coverage capability. Further, use of two conical configurations can produce a fully spherical coverage capability. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335270 | COMPRESSIVE BEAMFORMING - A method of antenna array processing. Digitized time-series data from a plurality of antenna elements are divided into a plurality of time windows. A Fourier Transform is performed on a time window of the plurality of time windows for each antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements to generate a plurality of frequency domain vectors. The plurality of antenna elements is divided into a plurality of largest aperture sub-arrays. The frequency domain vectors are compressive beamformed for the each sub-array to generate a plurality of bearing estimates corresponding to the plurality of sub-arrays. The plurality of bearing estimates from the plurality of sub-arrays are sparsely combined to generate a plurality of frequency-specific bearing estimates. The plurality of frequency-specific bearing estimates are incoherently averaged over a range of frequencies to generate a bearing for a bearing-timing record. A plurality of bearings for the bearing-timing record is generated. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335271 | System And Method For Identifying And Tracking 3D Location Of Precast Components - A 3-dimensional (3D) precast locating system for identifying and tracking 3D location, that includes ground elevation and geographical location, of a precast, is provided. The system comprises an RFID tag embedded within the precast, a precast lifting machinery having a hook for lifting the precast, wherein a 3D location of the lifting machinery is predetermined as a reference, and an RFID reader attached to the lifting machinery for identifying the precast by operationally reading the RFID tag of the lifted precast. The system further comprises a sensor assembly for detecting an instant 3D location of the hook with reference to the predetermined 3D location of the lifting machinery and a position translational controller for deriving an instant 3D location of the lifted precast based on the 3D location of the hook detected by the sensor assembly, with reference to the predetermined 3D location of the lifting machinery. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335272 | CALCULATING A LOCATION - Apparatus comprises one or more processors in communication with one or more memories. The one or memories have stored therein one or more computer programs that include computer code configured such as when executed to cause the processor to: receive data derived from a multi-element antenna direction finding arrangement; process the received data to provide elevation and azimuth vector data; determining whether the elevation data meets a reliability criterion. On a positive determination the elevation and azimuth data is used to calculate a location. On a negative determination, the data is processed to provide one-dimensional azimuth vector data; and the one-dimensional azimuth vector data is used in conjunction with other vector data to calculate a location. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335273 | COLLABORATIVE NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Various methods, apparatuses and/or articles of manufacture are provided which may be implemented to perform and/or otherwise support collaborative navigation between a plurality of mobile devices. In one example, a first mobile device, in response to a determination that at least a second mobile device is located within a threshold distance of the first mobile device, may obtain a navigation parameter indicative of an initial position and/or movement of the second mobile device which was determined based, at least in part, on a measurement from a sensor at the second mobile device. The first mobile device then affect a determined position and/or movement of the first mobile device based, at least in part, on the navigation parameter. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335274 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH ANTENNA STRUCTURE - A wireless communication device with an antenna structure includes a wireless communication device body and an antenna. The antenna includes a first flexible laminate substrate, a second flexible laminate substrate, and an antenna metal layer. The antenna is disposed on a surface of a case of the wireless communication device body through the second flexible laminate substrate. The antenna metal layer is disposed between and is in contact with the first flexible laminate substrate and the second flexible laminate substrate. With the antenna disposed on the surface of the case of the wireless communication device, it is feasible to reduce the space required to accommodate an internal circuit of the wireless communication device, enhance the efficiency of the antenna for transmitting and receiving signals, and display any pattern on the outer surface of the antenna. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335275 | Structures for Shielding and Mounting Components in Electronic Devices - An electronic device may be provided with a conductive housing. An antenna window structure may be formed in an opening in the housing. The antenna window structure may have an antenna support structure that is attached to the conductive housing and that supports antenna structures. An antenna window cap may be mounted in the opening and attached to the antenna support structure with liquid adhesive. Alignment structures may be provided in the antenna support structure. An antenna support plate with mating alignment structures may be used in attaching the antenna structures to the antenna support structures. Metal shielding structures may be used to provide electromagnetic shielding. A shielding wall may be formed from a sheet metal structure supported by a plastic support structure. A flexible metal shielding foil layer may be welded to the shielding wall using a sacrificial plate. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335276 | ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH ANTENNA STRUCTURE - An electronic communication device with an antenna structure includes a casing defining a receiving space therein, a circuit board, an antenna module, and at least an elastic conductive element. The circuit board is received in the receiving space and has a first electrically connecting portion. The antenna module is received in the receiving space and has a second electrically connecting portion corresponding in position to the first electrically connecting portion. The elastic conductive element is disposed between the circuit board and the antenna module and corresponds in position to the first and second electrically connecting portions. The elastic conductive element produces an elastic deforming force to enable electrical connection between the first and second electrically connecting portions and thereby enable electrical connection between the circuit board and the antenna module, thereby facilitating assembly and dispensing with a cable otherwise required to connect the antenna module and the circuit board. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335277 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME - An antenna assembly employed by a wireless communication device having a housing includes a base board, a grounding member secured on the base board and grounding the antenna assembly, a first radio member electrically connected to the based board to receive and transmit wireless signals having a first central frequency, and a second radio member forming a portion of the housing and electrically connected to the grounding member. The second radio member couples with the first radio member to receive and transmit wireless signals having a second central frequency. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335278 | ANTENNA AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A wireless communication device includes a housing and an antenna. The housing includes a frame. The frame includes a metal portion and a non-metal portion connected to the metal portion. The antenna includes a base board and a radiating body. The radiating body is partially surrounding the base and electrically connected to the base board. The radiating body is formed by the metal portion. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335279 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE, METHOD AND MOLD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MOBILE COMMUNICTIONS TERMINAL - An electronic device case having an antenna pattern embedded therein includes: a radiator having an antenna pattern portion transmitting and receiving a signal and a connection terminal portion allowing the signal to be transmitted to and received from a circuit board of an electronic device; a connection portion partially forming the radiator and connecting the antenna pattern portion and the connection terminal portion to be arranged in different planes; a radiator frame manufactured by injection molding on the radiator so that the antenna pattern portion of the radiator is provided on one side of the radiator frame and the connection terminal portion is provided on the other side thereof; and a case frame covering the one side of the radiator frame on which the antenna pattern portion is provided so that the antenna pattern portion is embedded between the case frame and the radiator frame. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335280 | MULTIMODE ANTENNA STRUCTURES AND METHODS THEREOF - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for electrically coupling a first lower frequency radiator of a first antenna to a first upper frequency radiator of a second antenna via a shared first port, electrically coupling a second lower frequency radiator of the first antenna to a second upper frequency radiator of the second antenna via a shared second port, suppressing, at least in part, with at least one first filter, first signals of the first lower frequency radiator from entering the first upper frequency radiator, second signals of the first upper frequency radiator from entering the first lower frequency radiator, or both, and suppressing, at least in part, with at least one second filter, third signals of the second lower frequency radiator from entering the second upper frequency radiator, fourth signals of the second upper frequency radiator from entering the second lower frequency radiator, or both. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335281 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device includes a wireless IC device, a multilayer substrate including a stack of a plurality of dielectric layers, a resonant circuit that is connected to the wireless IC device and that includes a capacitance element provided in the multilayer substrate and an inductance element provided outside the multilayer substrate, and a radiation conductor connected to the resonant circuit. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335282 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL CIRCULARLY POLARIZED DIELECTRIC ANTENNA - An omnidirectional circularly polarized (CP) antenna resembling a bird nest is provided. A center feeding probe (monopole antenna) capable of emitting an omnidirectional linearly polarized (LP) radiation pattern is electrically coupled to dielectric parallelepipeds. The dielectric parallelepipeds are evenly spaced with uniform angular intervals that angularly surround the probe; effectively acting as a polarizer capable of converting the omnidirectional LP radiation pattern into an omnidirectional CP radiation pattern. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335283 | Slotted Wave Guide Antenna With Angled Subsection - An antenna arrangement | 2013-12-19 |
20130335284 | EDGE-EMITTING ANTENNAS FOR ULTRA SLIM WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICES - Described herein are techniques related to near field coupling and wireless power transfers. A mobile device may include an edge-emitting antenna that offers ultra slim, all-metallic chassis packaging option with no cutout, uses lesser area, has robust mechanical strength, and provides EMI/ESD protection. In one example, an inductor coil is wrapped around a magnetic core and a pair of conductive layers is configured to interpose the magnetic core and the inductor coil between them to expose an edge of the magnetic core. The inductor coil being operable in a transmit mode to generate a magnetic field in response to a current passing through it. The edge is configured to enhance outward radiation of the magnetic field. Based on simulation results, the edge-emitting antenna occupies less space and provides an acceptable level of performance for coupling coefficients compared to conventional antenna. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335285 | Conductive Gaskets With Internal Cavities - Electronic devices may be provided with conductive structures such as displays and conductive housing walls. Conductive gaskets may be used to form electrical paths between opposing conductive structures in an electronic device. During device assembly, a conductive gasket may be compressed between opposing conductive structures. The conductive gasket may be formed from a conductive gasket wall structure. The conductive gasket wall structure may surround and at least partly enclose an air-filled cavity. Conductive gasket wall structures may be formed from conductive fabric, dielectric sheets coated with metal, or other conductive wall materials. The interior of a conductive gasket may be hollow and completely devoid of supporting structures or may contain internal structures for biasing the conductive gasket wall outwards. Planar gaskets and gaskets with other cross sections may be provided. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335286 | Decoupling Circuit and Antenna Device - A decoupling circuit for enhancing isolation of two monopole antennas is disclosed. The two monopole antennas substantially symmetrically stand on a bottom, and a gap is formed between the two monopole antennas. The decoupling circuit includes a grounding element located on the bottom and electrically connected to a ground, a connection bar substantially perpendicular to the bottom, including a first terminal electrically connected to the grounding element, a second terminal extending to the gap, a first branch extending from the second terminal of the connection bar to a first monopole antenna of the two monopole antennas, and a second branch extending from the second terminal of the connection bar to a second monopole antenna of the two monopole antennas. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335287 | HAC COMPATIBLE ANTENNA STRUCTURE - An antenna structure includes an antenna and a radiation blocking member. The antenna includes a main radiating body, a ground end and a feed end. The main radiating body comprises a first radiating portion, a second radiating portion, and a third radiating portion interconnected together. The first radiating portion defines an opening. The ground end and the feed end are extended from the main radiating body. The radiation blocking member is positioned at one side of the antenna and aligned with the opening to block a portion of signal radiation of the antenna. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335288 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE HAVING A METAL PAINT LAYER - Disclosed are devices and methods related to a conductive paint layer configured to provide radio-frequency (RF) shielding for a packaged semiconductor module. Such a module can include a packaging substrate, one or more RF components mounted on the packaging substrate, a ground plane disposed within the packaging substrate, and a plurality of RF-shielding wirebonds disposed on the packaging substrate and electrically connected to the ground plane. The module can further include an overmold structure formed over the packaging substrate and dimensioned to substantially encapsulate the RF component(s) and the RF-shielding wirebonds. The overmold structure can define an upper surface that exposes upper portions of the RF-shielding wirebonds. The module can further include a conductive paint layer having silver flakes disposed on the upper surface of the overmold structure so that the conductive paint layer, the RF-shielding wirebonds, and the ground plane form an RF-shield for the RF component(s). | 2013-12-19 |
20130335289 | ANTENNA DEVICE - The present invention is to provide an antenna device with the isolation among feedpoints being further improved. In order to achieve this goal, the present invention provides an antenna device provided with a substrate having a ground area, and a first conductor, a second conductor and a third conductor. In the antenna, one end of the second conductor is connected to the ground area via a first feedpoint and the other end of the second conductor is connected to the first conductor. A second feedpoint is included serially in the third conductor at any position. Further, at least part of the third conductor is disposed opposite to the first conductor, and both ends of the third conductor are connected to the ground area. | 2013-12-19 |
20130335290 | MULTI-BAND MIMO ANTENNA - A multi-band antenna system for MIMO applications is adapted to provide high isolation between antennas across a wide range of frequencies. Multiple Isolated Magnetic Dipole (IMD) antennas are co-located and connected with a feed network that can include switches that adjust phase length for transmission lines connecting the antennas. Filtering is integrated into the feed network to improve rejection of unwanted frequencies. Filtering can also be implemented on the antenna structure. Either one or multi-port antennas can be used. | 2013-12-19 |