| 05th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
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| 20120027138 | Interference cancellation in variable codelength systems for multi-access communication - A receiver employs low-rate processing to synthesize the effect of high-rate interference in a received multi-rate signal. Each high-rate subchannel is analyzed on its low-rate descendents to produce symbol estimates for each low-rate symbol interval. The symbol estimates are applied to low-rate descendent subchannels, which are then combined to synthesize the effects of the high-rate interference. An interference canceller processes the synthesized interference with the received signal for producing an interference-cancelled signal. Alternatively, analogous steps may be applied at high-rate to analyze, synthesize, and cancel the effects of low-rate interference in a multi-rate signal. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027139 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-STREAM RECEIVED SIGNAL PROCESSING IN A COMMUNICATION RECEIVER - The teachings herein provide a method and apparatus for partitioning sets of MIMO streams, for joint processing. In particular, there is an optimum or otherwise best partitioning of a set of MIMO streams into a first subset to be jointly processed and a second subset to be suppressed as interference with respect to that joint processing. Of course, more than one partitioning may be used, e.g., across different joint processing stages and/or at different times, such that all streams of interest are processed. Correspondingly, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for selecting an optimum or otherwise relative “best” subset of MIMO streams for processing together in a joint process, from among a larger set of MIMO streams. The method and apparatus may, for example, be employed in a multi-stage joint processing receiver, where subset selections are performed on a per-stage basis. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027140 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHANNEL ESTIMATION - A method for channel estimation includes receiving data at a number of frequency intervals in a frequency band over a number of first time intervals. A first set of channel estimates is determined for each pilot symbol within the data over a second time interval comprising at least one first time interval, and time-direction interpolation is performed to determine a second set of channel estimates for a number of data portions in a frequency interval using the first set of channel estimates. The frequency interval comprises a data portion comprising a pilot symbol. Frequency-direction interpolation is performed to determine a third set of channel estimates for each first time interval. The time-direction interpolation and the frequency-direction interpolation can be performed in reverse order with the channel estimates generated by the frequency-direction interpolation being used as inputs for time-direction interpolation. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027141 | Method and Apparatus for Cross Polarization and Cross Satellite Interference Cancellation - A method and apparatus in which a Tap-Weight Computer (TWC) calculates a Tap-Weight Vector (TWV). The TWV is coupled to a register in each of a plurality of adaptive filter modules. Each such adaptive filter module includes several adaptive filters that each include a tapped delay line. The input to the tapped delay line of each such adaptive filter is one of a plurality of potential interfering signals. The TWV controls the weighting of the outputs from the taps off the delay line. The weighted outputs from each tapped delay line are then subtracted from a received signal which potentially includes interference from the potential interfering signals. The TWC is multiplexed to each of the plurality of adaptive filters so that each adaptive filter is loaded with a TWV calculated by the TWC to reduce the amount of interference contributed by a particular potential interfering signal coupled to an input to that particular adaptive filter. In one embodiment, a plurality of such adaptive filter modules share the same TWC. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027142 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE IN RECEIVED COMMUNICATION SIGNALS | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027143 | CLOCK GENERATOR FOR GENERATING OUTPUT CLOCK HAVING NON-HARMONIC RELATIONSHIP WITH INPUT CLOCK AND RELATED CLOCK GENERATING METHOD THEREOF - One clock generator includes an oscillator block, a delay circuit, and an output block. The oscillator block provides a first clock of multiple phases. The delay circuit delays at least one of said multiple phases of said first clock to generate a second clock of multiple phases. The output block generates a third clock by selecting signals from said multiple phases of said second clock, wherein said third clock has non-harmonic relationship with said first clock. Another exemplary clock generator includes an oscillator block and an output block. The oscillator block includes an oscillator arranged to provide a first clock, and a delay locked loop arranged to generate a second clock according to said first clock. The output block generates a third clock by selecting signals from said multiple phases, wherein said third clock has non-harmonic relationship with said first clock. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027144 | MULTI-PHASE CLOCK SWITCHING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A multi-phase clock switching device includes a plurality of phase selection circuits. The phase selection circuit is used to receive a plurality of phase clock signals and determine how to output the phase clock signals to generate an output signal according to a switching signal. The phase selection circuit includes a selection unit and a protection unit. The selection unit receives at least a phase clock signal and determines how to output a phase clock signal according to the at least a phase clock signal and a selection signal. The protection unit determines how to generate the selection signal according to the phase clock signal and the switching signal. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027145 | DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL REFERENCE CLOCK - A communication system includes master host unit, hybrid expansion unit, and remote antenna unit. Master host unit communicates analog signals with service provider interfaces. Master host unit and hybrid expansion unit communicate N-bit words of digitized spectrum over communication link. Hybrid expansion unit converts between N-bit words and analog spectrum. Hybrid expansion unit and remote antenna unit communicate analog spectrum over analog communication medium. Remote antenna unit transmits and receives wireless signals over air interfaces. Master host unit includes master clock distribution unit that generates digital master reference clock signal. Master host unit communicates digital master reference clock signal over communication link. Hybrid expansion unit receives digital master reference clock signal from master host unit over communication link and generates analog reference clock signal based on digital master reference clock signal. Hybrid expansion unit sends, and remote antenna unit receives, analog reference clock signal across analog communication medium. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027146 | CLOCK RECOVERY IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - The invention relates in general to clock recovery in a communications network, and in particular to clock recovery in a packet based communications network. Methods and apparatus are disclosed for determining a client timing signal | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027147 | Frame and Carrier Synchronization for Unbursted Packetized Transmissions Using Constant-Amplitude Continuous-Phase Frequency-Modulation - A system and method for performing frame and symbol timing synchronization on samples of a received signal that includes a series of frames. Each frame includes a known preamble and payload data. A start-of-frame time is estimated by scanning the received signal samples for the self similarity of two successive preambles. A carrier frequency offset (CFO) is estimated by maximizing a correlation between a magnitude spectrum of the received signal and a magnitude spectrum of a known preamble model. A fine estimate for the CFO is determined by computing a phase difference between samples separated by p repetitions of the base pattern for various values of index p, and computing a slope of a least squares affine fit to the phase differences. Additional operations are performed to find an optimal symbol starting point, to perform carrier phase synchronization and to detect the start of payload data. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027148 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZATION TRACKING IN AN IN-BAND MODEM - Processing the synchronization of an inband modem to detect sample slip conditions is disclosed. Decision logic reliably detects the sample slip condition while minimizing the number of false alarms. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027149 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETECT A SYNCHRONIZATION DELIMITER - A technique includes receiving a datum indicative of a candidate delimiter in a receiver; and processing the datum in a machine to determine whether the datum indicates a synchronization delimiter. The processing includes comparing the candidate delimiter with a reference delimiter to identify at least one error in the candidate delimiter; and basing the determination of whether the datum indicates the synchronization delimiter at least on a bit position of of each error. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027150 | High flux fast neutron generator - High flux neutron generator for fast neurons is invented, using a cylindrical inertial electrostatic confinement (Cylindrical IECF) fusion reactor. In order to achieve high flux (more than 10 | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027151 | INDUCTIVE PLASMA SOURCE AND PLASMA CONTAINMENT - A system and apparatus for controlled fusion in a field reversed configuration (FRC) magnetic topology and conversion of fusion product energies directly to electric power. Preferably, plasma ions are magnetically confined in the FRC while plasma electrons are electrostatically confined in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic field. In this configuration, ions and electrons may have adequate density and temperature so that upon collisions they are fused together by the nuclear force, thus forming fusion products that emerge in the form of an annular beam. Energy is removed from the fusion product ions as they spiral past electrodes of an inverse cyclotron converter. Advantageously, the fusion fuel plasmas that can be used with the present confinement and energy conversion system include advanced (aneutronic) fuels. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027152 | ISOTOPE PRODUCTION TARGET - An isotope production target may include an outer diameter wall and an inner diameter wall. An isotope source may be located between the inner diameter wall and the outer diameter wall, and the isotope source may comprise fissile material interspersed with one or more voided regions. A central region may be located within the inner diameter wall, and the central region may be configured to house a neutron thermalization volume. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027153 | OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE FOR ACCESS PORT THAT OPENS TO WORKING PLATFORM OF REACTOR VESSEL - An opening and closing device that opens and closes an access port opened from a substantially cylindrical working platform disposed inside a reactor vessel and used to access a nozzle stub of the reactor vessel from the inside of the working platform, the opening and closing device includes: a cover that is slidable along an outer peripheral surface or an inner peripheral surface of the working platform from a closing position where the access port is closed to an opening position where the access port is opened; and moving device for sliding the cover. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027154 | NOZZLE STUB WORKING SYSTEM FOR REACTOR VESSEL - Disclosed is a nozzle stub working system for a reactor vessel that performs work inside a nozzle stub of the reactor vessel, the nozzle stub working system for the reactor vessel including: a platform unit that is provided at an upper portion inside the reactor vessel and includes a substantially cylindrical side wall portion and a bottom portion blocking the lower end of the side wall portion; an access window that is provided at the side wall portion of the platform unit to allow the inside of the platform unit to communicate with the nozzle stub; an access window moving device that opens and closes the access window; a working device that advances from the inside of the platform unit to the inside of the nozzle stub to perform work inside the nozzle stub; and a control device that is provided at the outside of the reactor vessel and controls the access window moving device and the working device, wherein the control device drives the access window moving device to open the access window, drives the working device to perform work inside the nozzle stub, and then drives the access window moving device to close the access window after the performance of the work. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027155 | Integrated Reactor Missile Shield and Crane Assembly - An integrated reactor missile shield and crane assembly (IRMSCA) is disclosed and claimed. The IRMSCA replaces the existing concrete missile shields and reactor services crane. The IRMSCA is moveable such that the missile shield can be moved away from the reactor head, allowing the integral crane to lift the control rod drive mechanism components and other routine loads at the refueling cavity. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027156 | ANNULAR CORE LIQUID-SALT COOLED REACTOR WITH MULTIPLE FUEL AND BLANKET ZONES - A liquid fluoride salt cooled, high temperature reactor having a reactor vessel with a pebble-bed reactor core. The reactor core comprises a pebble injection inlet located at a bottom end of the reactor core and a pebble defueling outlet located at a top end of the reactor core, an inner reflector, outer reflector, and an annular pebble-bed region disposed in between the inner reflector and outer reflector. The annular pebble-bed region comprises an annular channel configured for receiving pebble fuel at the pebble injection inlet, the pebble fuel comprising a combination of seed and blanket pebbles having a density lower than the coolant such that the pebbles have positive buoyancy and migrate upward in said annular pebble-bed region toward the defueling outlet. The annular pebble-bed region comprises alternating radial layers of seed pebbles and blanket pebbles. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027157 | Nuclear Plant - This invention relates to a nuclear plant having a reactor vessel and a fluid circuit including flow path defining means, defining a flow path for circulating a reactor coolant fluid from and to the reactor vessel. The nuclear plant includes a particle collection zone defined along at least part of the length of the flow path, and particle deflection means arranged in particle deflecting relationship with the flow path to deflect particles from a fluid stream in the flow path into or toward the particle collection zone. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027158 | JET PUMP AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING VIBRATION OF THE SAME - The present invention has an object to provide a jet pump, which can restrain self-excited vibration in a connection portion between an inlet mixer pipe and a diffuser pipe without inhibiting a structural deformation due to thermal expansion and the like. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027159 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING COUNTER THRESHOLD VALUE - A system and method for configuring threshold values for fixed time delay counters of a System on a Chip (SoC) uses a reference clock signal and one or more frequency sub-range control signals corresponding to a frequency sub-range of the reference clock signal. A frequency sub-range of the reference clock signal is determined using the frequency sub-range control signals and the determined frequency sub-range is used to select a counter threshold value. The selected counter threshold value is provided to a counter and the counter then is updated at each cycle of the reference clock signal for a predetermined count based on the counter threshold value. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027160 | SHIFT REGISTER CIRCUIT - A shift register circuit is provided that can suppress a decrease in a drive capability when a frequency of a clock signal increases. A unit shift register includes a first transistor for supplying a clock signal to an output terminal, a pull-up driving circuit for driving the first transistor, a second transistor for discharging the output terminal, and a pull-down driving circuit for driving the second transistor. In the pull-up driving circuit, the gate of a third transistor charging the gate of the first transistor is charged in accordance with activation of an output signal of preceding stage, and the potential at the gate of the third transistor is increased with a capacitive element. As a result, the third transistor operates in the non-saturated region. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027161 | POWER MANAGEMENT OF CT SYSTEMS - One or more techniques and/or systems described herein implement, among other things, an energy storage component disposed in a stationary portion (e.g., non-rotating portion) of a CT scanning apparatus. The energy storage component receives electrical power from an external source, such as a power outlet, and stores the electrical power. The stored electrical power is provided for an operation on a rotating portion (e.g., non-stationary) of the CT scanning apparatus upon demand, and is sufficient to perform the operation alone or in combination with power from the external source. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027162 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO CARRY OUT IMAGE GUIDED RADIOTHERAPY WITH KILO-VOLTAGE X-RAY BEAMS IN THE PRESENCE OF A CONTRAST AGENT - The present invention is related to an apparatus and method to carry out image-guided radiotherapy or radiosurgical treatments using Kilovoltage X-ray beams; one of the problems with the clinical application of this treatment consists in the absorbed dosage imparted unto a point within the subject to be irradiated depends on the local concentration of the contrast agent at that point, and the lack of properly quantifying the presence of the contrast agent at each point of the tumor or malformation to be irradiated results in a significant decrease in the quality of the treatment; the method and apparatus of the present invention resolve this and other problems. The Method consists of the following steps: a) determining the geometry of the patient and the concentration of the contrast agent at each point of the same, b) planning of treatment, and c) irradiating of the tumor or malformation; the apparatus includes a system to obtain three-dimensional images of the patient, a plurality of X-ray generating sources, a system to automatically position said X-ray generating sources in such a way that the radiation produced is directed towards the site to be irradiated in the patient, and a computer controlled system. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027163 | X-RAW CT APPARATUS - In order to provide an X-ray CT apparatus including a rotating portion capable of enduring a high speed rotation and tilting, the rotating portion includes a cylinder portion | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027164 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC CONTROL OF AN ELECTRON BEAM - An apparatus and method for an electron beam manipulation coil for an x-ray generation system includes the use of a control circuit. The control circuit includes a first low voltage source, a second low voltage source, and a first switching device coupled in series with the first low voltage source and configured to create a first current path with the first low voltage source when in a closed position. The control circuit also includes a second switching device coupled in series with the second low voltage source and configured to create a second current path with the second low voltage source when in a closed position and a capacitor coupled in parallel with an electron beam manipulation coil and positioned along the first and second current paths. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027165 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC CONTROL OF AN ELECTRON BEAM - An apparatus and method for magnetic control of an electron beam includes a control circuit having a first low voltage source and a second low voltage source. The control circuit also includes a first switching device coupled in series with the first low voltage source and configured to create a first current path with the first low voltage source when in a closed position and a second switching device coupled in series with the second low voltage source and configured to create a second current path with the second low voltage source when in a closed position. The control circuit further includes a capacitor coupled in parallel with an electron beam manipulation coil and positioned along the first and second current paths and a current source circuit electrically coupled to the electron beam manipulation coil and constructed to generate an offset current in the first and second current paths. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027166 | RADIATION IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS - A radiation image capturing apparatus includes an overlapping area specifying unit which acquires a plurality of radiation images of the plurality of image capturing ranges of an elongate test subject in advance, specifies overlapping areas in the radiation images, and registers information of the specified overlapping areas in an information table, an image joining unit which acquires a plurality of radiation images of the plurality of image capturing ranges of the elongate subject, and joins the acquired plurality of radiation images based on the information of the overlapping areas registered in the information table to generate a single joined radiation image, and an image generating unit for generating a tomographic image on an arbitrary image plane based on the joined radiation image. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027167 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VETERINARY CT SCANS - A substantially X-ray transparent animal restraint enclosure having an open base structure and a lid which is configured to substantially close the base structure. The lid is movable from a closed position to an open position to permit the introduction of an animal into the base structure. The base structure has an open-ended slot which is partially obstructed when the lid is closed. The base structure also has an aperture which is not obstructed by the lid. A veterinary CT scan apparatus includes a CT scan gantry or sensor ring, a CT scan table, and a substantially X-ray transparent animal restraint enclosure. A method of performing a CT scan on an animal in a CT scan apparatus having a patient target position is achieved by placing the animal in substantially X-ray transparent enclosure; placing the enclosure in the patient target position for the CT scan; and conducting the CT scan. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027168 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE RADIOGRAPHING AND DISPLAYING METHOD AND RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE RADIOGRAPHING AND DISPLAYING APPARATUS - It is possible to always display a stereoscopic image obtained by observing a subject from the front side even when the position of the subject is shifted. A radiological image radiographing and displaying method includes irradiating a subject with radiation emitted from two focal positions in two different radiographing directions, detecting a radiological image in each radiographing direction resulting from the irradiation with the radiation by the use of a radiological image detector, displaying a stereoscopic image using the two detected radiological images, acquiring position information of the subject in an extending direction of a straight line connecting two points obtained by projecting the two focal positions onto the radiological image detector, and changing the two radiographing directions based on the acquired position information. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027169 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE RADIOGRAPHING AND DISPLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A stereoscopic image radiographing apparatus performing both an equal-magnification radiographing operation and an enlarged radiographing operation displays a stereoscopic image with a magnitude of parallax suitable for both radiographing operations without changing two focal positions of radiation. Two radiological images are relatively moved and displayed in a parallax direction which is obtained by projecting an extending direction of a straight line connecting two focal positions onto the corresponding radiological image based on the angle formed by two radiographing directions of two radiological images constituting the stereoscopic image and the enlargement ratio thereof. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027170 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE CAPTURING AND DISPLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Even when one side of a radiological image detector is inclined with respect to a straight line linking two focal positions of radiation, an appropriate stereoscopic image is displayed. The amount d of shift between two radiological images in a direction perpendicular to a parallax direction is acquired and a stereoscopic image is displayed using the two radiological images which are relatively shifted in the direction perpendicular to the parallax direction so that the acquired amount d of shift is reduced. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027171 | HIGH SPEED SCANNING OF LARGE OBJECTS USING RADIATION - This invention describes a novel beam arrangement for multiview and dual view x-ray or radiation scanning systems used for inspection of objects. The method described herein is especially suited for scanning large objects such as palletized cargo or dense objects that are longer in one dimension, for example the height being larger than the width or depth. As the size and density of the object to be scanned increase, the absorption of the x-rays by the object increases with less of x-rays reaching the detectors. Therefore, in order to receive minimal signal for acceptable image quality, the scan speed is slowed which for certain objects it might become so low that it may not be acceptable. This invention describes a novel beam arrangement that greatly speeds up the scan speed. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027172 | Self Contained Mobile Inspection System and Method - The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027173 | STRUCTURED ELECTRON EMITTER FOR CODED SOURCE IMAGING WITH AN X-RAY TUBE - An electron emitter ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027174 | X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE - Disclosed is an X-ray imaging device with which X-ray exposure will not be stopped due to the backup time, causing underexposure, in phototimer imaging, because the body of the subject is thick. A database unit ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027175 | Object Scanning Protocol - A two step method of scanning objects to gain information about material content comprises the steps of providing a radiation source and a radiation detector system spaced therefrom to define a scanning zone therebetween. In a first scanning step, an object is moved relative to the source and detector system, intensity information about radiation incident at the detector system after interaction with the object as it passes through the scanning zone is collected, variation of intensity as the object moves through the scanning zone is used to identify anomalous structures and/or absence of homogeneity in the object. In a second, subsequent scanning step an object is located in fixed position in the scanning zone and collecting intensity information collected, analysed against a suitable functional relationship relating transmitted to incident intensity, and the results compared with a library of suitable data to provide an indication of material content. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027176 | Method for X-Ray Imaging Using Scattered Radiation - An object ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027177 | INDUSTRIAL X-RAY TUBE - An industrial X-ray tube formed by accommodating a cathode and anode in a container having an evacuated interior, in which electrons emitted from the cathode are caused to strike the anode and X-rays are emitted from the anode. The cathode is formed from graphite. The graphite is a layered crystal obtained by layering a plurality of carbon hexagonal planes. The graphite is cut based on crystal axes of the carbon hexagonal planes. The resulting cut surface is caused to function as an electron-emitting surface. For example, directions of an a- and b-crystal axis may be set so as to be arbitrary between each of the layers of the carbon hexagonal planes, the graphite may be cut along a surface parallel to the c-axis, and the resulting cut surface may be caused to function as an electron-emitting surface. The graphite may also be cut along a surface orthogonal to the c-axis. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027178 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ARCHIVING X-RAY FLUOROSCOPY IMAGES - Methods and apparatus for archiving x-ray fluoroscopy images are provided. One method includes receiving fluoroscopic images from a fluoroscopic imaging system and storing all of the received fluoroscopic images during an image acquisition scan by the fluoroscopic imaging system. The received fluoroscopic images are displayed during the image acquisition scan. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027179 | INDUSTRIAL X-RAY GENERATOR - An X-ray generator includes a booster circuit formed by sequentially connecting a plurality of boosting steps extending from a low-voltage terminal to a high-voltage terminal of its own. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027180 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND MEASUREMENT METHOD - An X-ray imaging apparatus which obtains an X-ray image, the apparatus includes: an imaging unit including a plurality of detecting elements adapted to convert X-rays generated by an X-ray generating apparatus which outputs or stops X-rays in accordance with an operation instruction into an image signal; and an obtaining unit adapted to obtain an operation start timing of the X-ray generating apparatus based on an image signal output from the imaging unit and obtain a difference between a timing of an operation instruction to the X-ray generating apparatus and the operation start timing. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027181 | X-Ray Generator and Composite Device Using the Same and X-Ray Generating Method - Disclosed is an X-ray generator ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027182 | CATHODE ASSEMBLY FOR AN X-RAY TUBE - A cathode assembly for an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, a cathode assembly includes a cathode head, a filament, and first and second focusing tabs. The cathode head defines a recess having first and second open ends, a slot within the recess, and first and second tab stops within the recess. The filament is positioned within the slot. The first focusing tab is positioned in the first open end of the recess abutting the first tab stop. The second focusing tab is positioned in the second open end of the recess abutting the second tab stop. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027183 | IMAGING SYSTEM GANTRY - An imaging system ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027184 | PROVIDING CALLER-SPECIFIC INFORMATION - A method may include receiving a call from a caller and interacting with the caller, via an interactive voice response (IVR) unit, to identify first information associated with a reason for the call. The method may also include accessing a database storing second information associated with the caller, identifying third information to be provided to the caller based on the stored second information and providing the third information to the caller prior to forwarding the call to an agent. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027185 | AUTOMATED MARKETING SYSTEM UTILIZING EMAIL TRIGGER FOR TELEPHONE CONTACT - A method on a computer system for facilitating communications with customers over a communications network is provided. The method includes collecting a plurality of email addresses of customers from a customer database, wherein a telephone number is associated with each email address that was collected from the customer database. The method further includes generating and sending an email to each customer whose email address was collected from the customer database, wherein each email includes customized program logic that sends a message to the computer system when a customer receiving the email interacts with it and wherein the message includes a unique identifier for the customer. The method further includes receiving a message from a first customer, reading the unique identifier embedded in the message, looking up the first customer's phone number in the customer database using the unique identifier and initiating a telephone call to the first customer. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027186 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE SECURE STORAGE OF AUDIO SIGNALS - In one embodiment, a method, system and apparatus for recording audio is provided so that the recording can be authenticated. The system may be implemented as a central server that is accessed via one or more lines for audio communication, or as a stand-alone unit. The system operates by encrypting communicated data (e.g., audio signals), storing the encrypted information, and providing at least one user with a key that can be used to decrypt the stored information. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027187 | TELECOMMUNCIATIONS FILTER DEVICE - Embodiments relate to a filtering device that filters a telecommunications signal and outputs to a telephone and a data port depending on whether a data plug has been inserted into the data port. A micro switch at the data port is activated and brings filtering components in-line when a data plug is inserted, and the filtering components filter the combined telecommunications signal and outputs filtered telephony only signals to the telephone port, and data only signals to the data port. When no data plug is present in the data port, the micro switch is not activated, and the filter is bypassed, thereby presenting unfiltered telephone and data signals to the telephone port as well as any extension sockets connected thereto, but no signals to the data port. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027188 | World clock enabling time zone sensitive applications - The present application relates to software on phones for displaying local times of distant parties as to allow users of the software to shape their behavior based on the social and business expectations related to those local times. Local times are retrieved by communicating with a directory number information service. The directory number information service can receive a user identifier from a phone application identifying a remote party. The service can retrieve a location of the remote party identified by the user identifier. The service can determine a local time of the remote party based on the remote party's location and provide the local time to the phone application for display. Social statuses can also be provided. The phone can create a call log for incoming calls made by remote parties. The calculated local time can be used for updating software on the phones. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027189 | Call to Call Center as Trigger to Capture and Record Other Geographically Relevant Data - Techniques are provided for using a location of a caller placing a call that is received at a call center to identify other sources of information that are relevant to the call. A call is received at a call center from a caller. The location of the caller is obtained from the received call, and other sources of information potentially relevant to the call are identified based on the location of the caller. For example, information is stored that identifies at lease one individual that is proximate to the location of the caller, and communication is initiated with at least one individual who is determined to be located proximate to the caller. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027190 | Phone Name Service - This invention relates generally to software, and more specifically, to systems and methods for providing a phone name service. In one embodiment, the invention includes a software application, the software application configured to perform the steps comprising receiving a phone name; receiving a phone number; and storing the phone number in association with the phone name, wherein the software application is associated with a computer readable media. In one particular embodiment, the phone name is alphanumerical. In a further particular embodiment, the alphanumerical phone name is an email address. In a further embodiment, the software application is further configured to perform the steps comprising receiving a request for the phone number using the phone name; retrieving the phone number associated with the phone name; and communicating the phone number. In one particular embodiment, the request for the phone number using the phone name is received from a phone company and the phone number is communicated to the phone company for establishing a call using the phone number. In a further particular embodiment, the request for the phone number using the phone name is received from a calling device and the phone number is communicated to the calling device for establishing a call through a phone company using the phone number. In a further particular embodiment, the software application is further configured to perform the steps comprising receiving a phone name; receiving a location, the location comprising a latitudinal coordinate and a longitudinal coordinate; and storing the location in association with the phone name. In a further particular embodiment, the software application is further configured to perform the steps comprising receiving a request for the phone number using the phone name; receiving a location, the location comprising a latitudinal coordinate and a longitudinal coordinate; retrieving the phone number associated with the phone name and location; and communicating the phone number. In a further particular embodiment, the location comprises receiving the location from a calling device. In a further particular embodiment, the receiving the location from a calling device comprises receiving the location from a GPS program on the calling device. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027191 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLOCKING TELEPHONE CALLS - A facility for blocking telephone calls is described. The facility is implemented by a telecommunications system that manages assigned and unassigned telephone numbers. The facility determines that a call originator has made two telephone calls to two different unassigned telephone numbers. The facility adds the call originator to a blacklist for a default time period. If the call originator calls any managed telephone number during the default time period, the facility renews the default time period. After the default time period expires, if the call originator makes additional telephone calls to other unassigned telephone numbers, the facility adds the call originator to the blacklist for a time period that is increased from the default time period. The facility increases the time period with each additional call to an unassigned telephone number. Accordingly, the time period is a function of the number of unassigned telephone numbers called by the call originator. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027192 | Location-Based Forwarding of a Communication - The invention provides a method and a system for forwarding a telephone call. The inventive method includes receiving a telephone call from a calling party line to a called party line, determining a location of the called party, determining a proximity of the location of the called party to one or more subscriber locations, and directing the telephone call to the one or more subscriber locations based on the determined proximity. The subscriber locations may be predefined by the called party. The location of the called party may be determined using a global position system and/or a radio frequency signal, for example. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027193 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING CALL TRANSMISSION SCREEN USING COLLAGE TECHNIQUE - An apparatus and method for creating a call transmission screen using a collage technique is provided. The method includes analyzing user condition information, calculating priorities for terminal transmission/reception information corresponding to the analyzed user condition information according to predetermined priority conditions, selecting available transmission/reception information, used to create a call transmission screen, from the prioritized terminal transmission/reception information, and creating the call transmission screen using the collage technique by arranging images corresponding to the available transmission/reception information according to a predetermined pattern. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027194 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ABRUPT CONTACT DISCONNECTS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for managing abrupt contact disconnects. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for managing abrupt customer call disconnects from an IVR system, dependent upon variations of call disconnect scenarios, the method comprising detecting an abrupt customer call disconnect; storing IVR options selected by customer before the abrupt customer call disconnect; sending an SMS/voice message notification to the customer; receiving customer call re-connection; determining, whether there is status information of an abnormally terminated call corresponding to the customer call re-connection; retrieving status information of the abnormally terminated call; connecting the IVR system to the customer; and providing IVR system options to the customer based upon the particular disconnect scenario. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027195 | Automatic Editing out of Sensitive Information in Multimedia Prior to Monitoring and/or Storage - Techniques are provided to automatically edit multimedia associated with call center sessions when producing monitoring and/or recording copies of the multimedia. Multimedia associated with a session between a caller and a call center agent is received. The multimedia from the session is analyzed to determine when sensitive information is to be revealed. The multimedia is edited to mask the sensitive information in a monitored and/or recorded copy of the multimedia. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027196 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERFACING A CUSTOMER WITH A CALL CENTER - A method and apparatus for interfacing a customer with a call center allows information obtained from a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag to be transmitted to the call center to provide additional information about the customer and allow the session to be routed within the call center. The call center may be accessed by telephone, computer, or via another type of customer premises equipment over a voice or data network. The RFID tag may be an identification tag provided to the customer for access to the call center or may be a tag associated with the customer and not specific to the call center. The call center may route calls based on routing information contained in the RFID tag information, customer identity and previous sessions with that customer, personal and demographic information and statistical support records for other sessions involving customers with similar personal and demographic information. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027197 | Collaboration System and Method - A system for enabling collaboration between two or more customer contact campaigns running within a call center environment includes at least one outbound contact server (OCS) resident on a digital medium, the OCS including an automated dialer application resident on a digital medium thereon or accessible thereto for dialing contact numbers from contact records assembled for the running campaigns, a call monitoring and recording system executing from software on a digital medium, for monitoring call dialing progress and business results of completed calls, a central data repository for storing dialing progress and business results data collected by the running outbound campaigns, and a data sharing mechanism executing from software resident on a digital medium, accessible to each campaign running on the OCS for sharing collected data among the running campaigns. Shared data received by individual campaign instances is processed by the receiving campaign against one or more pre-configured business rules to determine whether to modify campaign contact records, campaign dialing patterns and or campaign dialing methods. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027198 | System and method for cryptographic communications using permutation - The present invention discloses a system and method for cryptographic communications. It may significantly improve operation efficiency of existing symbol level encryption algorithms by permutating at symbol sequence level with significantly less computational requirements. The system includes a communications channel, at least one terminal with encoding device and at least one terminal with decoding device. A message comprising ordered symbols can be partitioned into ordered symbol sequences. Then the order of symbol sequences is permutated by the encoding device. The partition and permutation can be repeated recursively on the resultant symbol sequences to obtain the ciphertext. All the partition and permutating information are characterized by a secret key, used for decoding on the receiving terminal. It is required that the final resultant symbol sequences in the ciphertext should not disclose information confidentiality. The present invention can be also applied to secure distributed data storage. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027199 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING ACCESS TO A PROTECTED HARDWARE RESOURCE - Systems and methods are disclosed for enabling access to a protected hardware resource. A hardware component includes at least one protected hardware resource. A unique hardware ID and a unique cryptographically secure or randomly generated enable value (EV) are integrated in the hardware component at the time of manufacturing. At run-time, special software generates or receives from an external source an enable register (ER) value and a comparison is made with the stored enable value. If the ER value and the EV match, access to the protected hardware resource is allowed. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027200 | FLEXIBLE INTERFACE FOR SECUREINPUT OF PIN CODE - The present invention concerns a system ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027201 | ENCRYPTION APPARATUS, DECRYPTION APPARATUS, ENCRYPTION METHOD, DECRYPTION METHOD, SECURITY METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Security against CCA is improved without providing space for just improving the security against CCA in a ciphertext space. In encryption processing, a first ciphertext C | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027202 | ADAPTIVE AND SECURE MODULAR CONNECTION - A method and system to increase the security of messages transmitted over an otherwise unsecured network. A secure channel is established in a normal manner over the network. A demodularization module on the sender sends a demodularization method to the intended receiver over the secure channel. The sender encodes a message definition and message data separately consistent with the demodularization method. The message definition and message key is sent over the secure channel as one transmission and the message data with the message key is sent as separate transmissions over the secure channel. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027203 | INTERFACE CIRCUIT - A decoder extracts a synchronization signal from a data stream received via an active port. Synchronization signal generators are arranged for respective ports, and each is configured such that, when it receives a synchronization signal for the corresponding port from the decoder, it cyclically generates a replica of the synchronization signal for the port. When the synchronization signal received from the decoder or the synchronization signal generator is asserted, a first calculation module calculates authentication data. When the synchronization signal for the active port is asserted, a second calculation module generates a decipher code used to decipher the data stream input to the active port, using data obtained by the calculation processing of the first calculation module. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027204 | BANDWIDTH EFFICIENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBSCURING THE EXISTENCE OF ENCRYPTION IN A COMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL - A system, method, and network interface obscures the existence of data encryption in a communication network is provided. A set of characters is generated by using a set of encryption keys as an input to a pseudo-random function. Each character corresponds to an index value. The encrypted data is divided into a plurality of parts. Each part is sectioned into a plurality of groups. Each group of the plurality of groups is encoded by mapping the group to a character in the set of characters according to its corresponding index value. The mapped characters are transmitted through the communication network. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027205 | IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION AND SHARED KEY GENERATION METHOD - The invention relates to an identity authentication and key negotiation method. In order to overcome the defects in the prior art that security of authentication methods is not high, the invention discloses an identity authentication and shared key generation method. In the technical solution of the invention, a key authority issues a pair of public key | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027206 | INFORMATION GENERATION APPARATUS,METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM THEREFOR - Hierarchical cryptography expressed in a general semiordered structure other than a tree structure is implemented. In information generation, random numbers σ | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027207 | COMPOSITE MASKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING INVISIBILITY OF HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO WATERMARKING - A composite masking system and method for improving the invisibility of high-definition video watermarking. The composite masking system includes a watermark generation module, a mask generation module, and watermark embedment means. The watermark generation module generates a basic watermark pattern using a private key, and generate a watermark pattern by repeatedly extending the basic watermark pattern. The mask generation module generates a Noise Visibility Function (NVF) mask using NVF masking means, an adaptive dithering mask using adaptive dithering masking means, and a contour mask using contour masking means. The watermark embedment means generates a composite mask by multiplying the NVF mask, the adaptive dithering mask and the contour mask together, multiplying the composite mask and the extended watermark pattern together, and embedding the result of the second multiplication in the luminance channel of an original image. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027208 | CONDITIONAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF REPLAY ATTACKS - In a conditional access system, a headend transmits content to one or more receivers in encrypted transport streams. The system provides a multi-layer security architecture, rendering the system resistant to key replay attacks; if one layer is circumvented, subsequent layers remain intact. A first layer prevents unencrypted keys from being recorded by shielding the unencrypted keys from users and encrypting the path from the receiver's conditional access module to the transport decryption module; a second layer prevents a key recorded on one receiver from being played back to the transport decryption module on a second receiver; a third layer prevents a user from decrypting transport streams without the encryption module by encrypting the stream a second time prior to being passed through any user-accessible memory or processor. Event tables are transmitted with the transport stream, either unencrypted for immediate use or encrypted, to prevent unauthorized use. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027209 | USING A TRUSTED-PLATFORM-BASED SHARED-SECRET DERIVATION AND WWAN INFRASTRUCTURE-BASED ENROLLMENT TO ESTABLISH A SECURE LOCAL CHANNEL - A system and method for establishing a connection on a mobile computing device includes generating a secret on a trusted platform of the mobile computing device. The secret is transported to a subscriber identity module (SIM)/Smartcard on the mobile computing device. A secure local communication channel is established between the trusted platform and the SIM/Smartcard using the secret. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027210 | CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM, CRYPTOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION METHOD, ENCRYPTION APPARATUS, KEY GENERATION APPARATUS, DECRYPTION APPARATUS, CONTENT SERVER, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A cryptographic communication technology that is based on predicate encryption and that can operate flexibly is provided. A conversion rule information pair is determined in advance, which has attribute conversion rule information prescribing a conversion rule for converting attribute designation information to attribute information used in a predicate encryption algorithm and predicate conversion rule information prescribing a conversion rule for converting predicate designation information to predicate information used in the predicate encryption algorithm. One kind of conversion rule information included in the conversion rule information pair is used to obtain first attribute information or first predicate information from input information. The first attribute information or the first predicate information is used for encryption. Encryption information is decrypted with a decryption key generated by using second attribute information or second predicate information obtained from user information by using the other kind of conversion rule information. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027211 | Security Key Management In IMS-Based Multimedia Broadcast And Multicast Services (MBMS) - A system, method, and nodes for managing shared security keys between a User Equipment, UE, an authentication node such as an SCF/NAF, and a service node such as a BM-SC or AS. The SCF/NAF allocates to each BM-SC, a different SCF/NAF identifier such as a fully qualified domain name, FQDN, from the FQDN space the SCF/NAF administers. The SCF/NAF then locally associates these allocated FQDNs with the connected BM-SCs and with different services. The network sends the correct FQDN to the UE in a service description for a desired service, and the UE is able to derive a security key using the FQDN. When the UE requests the desired service, the SCF/NAF is able to associate the service identifier with the correct FQDN and an associated BM-SC. The SCF/NAF uses the FQDN to obtain the security key from a bootstrapping server and sends it to the associated BM-SC. As a result, the UE and the associated BM-SC share a specific security key. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027212 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CHAIN OF KEYS, METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING A PARTIAL CHAIN OF THE KEYS, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND CHIP CARD - The invention relates to a security module comprising
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| 20120027213 | Method And Apparatus For Remotely Provisioning Software-Based Security Coprocessors - A virtual security coprocessor is created in a first processing system. The virtual security coprocessor is then transferred to a second processing system, for use by the second processing system. For instance, the second processing system may use the virtual security coprocessor to provide attestation for the second processing system. In an alternative embodiment, a virtual security coprocessor from a first processing system is received at a second processing system. After receiving the virtual security coprocessor from the first processing system, the second processing system uses the virtual security coprocessor. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027214 | KEY IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM - An LSI includes a first decryptor which receives first encrypted key data, and decrypts the first encrypted key data using a first cryptographic key, thereby generating first decrypted key data, a second cryptographic key generator which generates a second cryptographic key based on a second ID, a second encryptor which encrypts the first decrypted key data using the second cryptographic key, thereby generating second encrypted key data, and a second decryptor which decrypts the second encrypted key data using the second cryptographic key, thereby generating second decrypted key data. At a time of key setting, the second encryptor stores the second encrypted key data in a storage unit. At a time of key usage, the second decryptor reads the second encrypted key data from the storage unit. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027215 | EARPHONE SET - An earphone set with a first earphone and a second earphone, the earphone set comprising: a connector for connecting the first earphone and the second earphone; a memory module for storing audio data; and a power management module for preventing short circuit or inductive surge in current arising from connection or disconnection of the first earphone or the second earphone from the connector, the first earphone comprising: a first sound driver for sound production; and a power supply module for powering the earphone set; the second earphone comprising: a second sound driver for sound production; and a processing unit for converting the stored audio data in the memory module into sound producible by the first sound driver and the second sound driver, the power supply module being adapted to provide power to the first sound driver, the memory module, the second sound driver, and the processing unit, the connector enabling a functional connection between the first earphone and the second earphone, the memory module being resided in at least one of the first earphone, the second earphone and the connector, wherein the connector being coupled to at least one controller for manipulating sound produced by the first and second sound drivers and being detachably connected to the first earphone or the second earphone. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027216 | CONTROLLING AN ADAPTATION OF A BEHAVIOR OF AN AUDIO DEVICE TO A CURRENT ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION - It is described a method for controlling an adaptation of a behavior of an audio device ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027217 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MERGING ACOUSTIC OBJECT INFORMATION - An apparatus and method for merging acoustic object information to provide an Augmented Reality (AR) service in which real images are merged with sounds. The acoustic object information merging apparatus includes an acoustic objectization unit, an acoustic object information creator and a merging unit. The method classifies sounds received in a microphone array to identify an object corresponding to the received sound. If there is a failure to identify an object for each sound, then a band-pass filter is applied to secondarily classify the received sounds. Acoustic object information is created and merged with a captured image or recorded sound. The acoustic object information may include additional information about the object identified as corresponding to the received sound. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027218 | Multi-Microphone Robust Noise Suppression - A robust noise reduction system may concurrently reduce noise and echo components in an acoustic signal while limiting the level of speech distortion. The system may receive acoustic signals from two or more microphones in a close-talk, hand-held or other configuration. The received acoustic signals are transformed to cochlea domain sub-band signals and echo and noise components may be subtracted from the sub-band signals. Features in the acoustic sub-band signals are identified and used to generate a multiplicative mask. The multiplicative mask is applied to the noise subtracted sub-band signals and the sub-band signals are reconstructed in the time domain. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027219 | FORMANT AIDED NOISE CANCELLATION USING MULTIPLE MICROPHONES - A noise cancellation device includes a plurality of first computation modules, a formant detection module, a direction of arrival module and a beamformer. The plurality of first computation modules receives raw audio data and generates a respective transformed signal as a function of formants. A first transformed signal relates to speech data and a second transformed signal relates to noise data. The formant detection module receives the first transformed signal and generates a frequency range data signal. The direction of arrival module receives the first and second transformed signals, determines a cross-correlation between the first and second transformed signals, and generates a spatial orientation data signal. The beamformer receives the first and second transformed signals, the frequency range data signal, and the spatial orientation data signal and generates modification data at selected formant ranges to eliminate a maximum amount of the noise data. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027220 | ACOUSTIC DEVICE, NOISE CONTROL METHOD, NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - When the signal level of a signal AOD, to which a cancellation signal CND of ACD is added, is larger than the signal level of ACD, a rate of change calculation part 173 calculates the maximum value (=1) as a rate of change parameter for showing that the degree of noise cancellation should be made highest. When the signal level of AOD, to which CND of ACD is added, is smaller than the signal level of ACD, the rate of change calculation part | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027221 | Trunk Mounted Automotive Network Server with Wireless Data Capability - An automotive server arrangement includes an infotainment head unit disposed in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. An antenna is associated with the vehicle. At least one audio speaker is associated with the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A network server is disposed in-between the head unit and the antenna. The network server includes a processor and an amplifier disposed within a common housing. The amplifier drives at least one audio speaker. The processor is connected to the head unit and to the antenna. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027222 | Vehicle Audio System Having Door Mounted Speaker Support - A vehicle audio system comprises a loud-speaker, a door assembly including a rigid inner panel and an outer panel joined to the inner panel along a front edge, a rear edge, and a bottom edge. A speaker support defined by a highly rigid panel is configured to receive and support the loud speaker in a speaker mounting opening. The speaker support comprises three sides having mounting points located at each corner such that the speaker support and loud speaker supported thereby, contacts the door assembly at a rigid front edge portion, a rigid bottom edge portion and a front corner defined by the intersection of the two. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027223 | SOUND SPORTS BOARD APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A sports board apparatus and method including a first speaker housing adapted to receive a first speaker and an audio device housing adapted to receive an audio device. The first speaker housing can be adapted to mount the first speaker substantially flush with the top surface of the sports board. The audio device housing can be adapted to mount an audio device substantially flush with the top surface of the sports board. An electrical conduit can be operably coupled to the first speaker housing and adapted to be coupled to the audio device so that a sports board owner can listen to music or other audio programming while engaging in leisurely activities, such as surfing, snowboarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, windsurfing, or skateboarding. The sports board can also include a stabilizing fin, a power supply, a solar collection device, an amplifying device, and a second speaker for deterring aquatic creatures. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027224 | Acoustic System for Slide-Type Mobile Device - A mobile device comprises a housing including a bottom section and a top section slidably connected to the bottom section so as to be movable relative to the bottom section between closed and open positions. A speaker disposed within the bottom section of the housing. An acoustic port extends from the speaker in the bottom section of the housing and through the top section of the housing to project sound produced by the speaker toward the front of the mobile device. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027225 | BELL SOUND OUTPUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A method and apparatus for outputting a bell sound are disclosed. The method includes receiving an ambient noise; extracting a target frequency band from the ambient noise; changing volume of a pre-stored bell sound by using the target frequency band; and outputting the changed pre-stored bell sound. In the apparatus for outputting a bell sound, when a bell sound outputting apparatus receives an incoming call signal, a user may hear a bell sound including a signal in a frequency band not existing in a peripheral environment, and thus may easily recognize the bell sound. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FOCUSED DIRECTIONAL SOUND IN AN AUDIO SYSTEM - A system and method for providing focused directional sound in an audio system where the system effectively uses regular speakers on servo stands with satellite speakers adapted to rotate on two axes. The system allows for the tracking of the speakers to focus the sound toward a person or persons as they move within the room, thereby providing for a real-time optimal sound in relation to the movement of the persons. Sensors for tracking and activating the servos can be done using infrared technology, facial recognition technology or radio frequency technology. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027227 | PERSONALIZED ADJUSTMENT OF AN AUDIO DEVICE - Described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods that facilitate user adjustment of an audio effect of an audio device to match the hearing sensitivity of the user. The user can tune the audio device with a minimum perceptible level unique to the user. The audio device can adjust the audio effect in accordance with the minimum perceptible level. For example, a loudness level can adjust automatically to ensure that the user maintains a perceptible loudness, adjusting according to environmental noise and according to the minimum perceptible level. Also described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods related to an audio device equipped with embedded audio sensors that can maximize a voice quality while minimizing the effects of noise. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027228 | AUDIO MIXER - Managing audio of a device including transmitting a signal through a port of the device in response to an audio device coupling to the port, initializing an audio mixer of the device in response to detecting the signal, and configuring the audio mixer to manage audio transferred between the device and the audio device. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027229 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND MANUFACTURE FOR CONNECTABLE GAIN-SHARING AUTOMIXERS - A device for audio mixing includes a cascade input port and a first cascade input component that includes a first cascade input level detector component that detects an audio level of an upstream sum audio signal. The first cascade input port also includes an attenuator component that attenuates the first upstream mix audio signal by a gain corresponding to difference between the upstream sum audio signal value and a detected audio level of an input sum audio signal. The device also includes a summer component where the signals summed include at least the first upstream sum audio signal. The device also includes an input sum level detector component that detects the audio level of the input sum audio signal. The device also includes a mixer component that is configured to provide a mix output signal by summing, where the signals summed include at least the first attenuated upstream mix signal. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027230 | MIXER AND COMMUNICATION CONNECTION SETTING METHOD THEREFOR - Mixer and one or more external devices, related to audio signal processing, are interconnected via a communication network, such as a LAN. For a particular one of the external devices for which communication with the mixer via the communication network is to be established, a network address unique to the particular external device and a communication protocol to be used for data communication with the particular external device are designated by entry operation by a user. Logical connection is established such that data communication is performed, in accordance with the designated communication protocol, between the mixer and the particular external device corresponding to the designated network address. Thus, data communication is performed, via the communication network, between the mixer and the particular external device for which the logical connection has been established. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027231 | MIXING SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND MIXING SIGNAL PROCESSING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - User is allowed to designate a desired mode defining the respective numbers of channels and mixing buses, and processing for mixing input signals of the number of channels corresponding to the designated mode is performed repetitively to generate signals for the individual buses. The time of arrival of the last step in the mixing processing for the number of channels, corresponding to the designated mode, is detected to output an accumulation result obtained at the last step, and new accumulation is started with a digital audio signal inputted at a step following the last step. Digital audio signals processed by a first signal processing circuit are stored into a memory and transmitted to a second signal processing circuit via a cascade-connection. The second signal processing circuit adds the audio signal, processed for each of the steps, to audio signals input via the cascade-connection and writes added signal into the memory. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027232 | MIXING SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND MIXING SIGNAL PROCESSING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - User is allowed to designate a desired mode defining the respective numbers of channels and mixing buses, and processing for mixing input signals of the number of channels corresponding to the designated mode is performed repetitively to generate signals for the individual buses. The time of arrival of the last step in the mixing processing for the number of channels, corresponding to the designated mode, is detected to output an accumulation result obtained at the last step, and new accumulation is started with a digital audio signal inputted at a step following the last step. Digital audio signals processed by a first signal processing circuit are stored into a memory and transmitted to a second signal processing circuit via a cascade-connection. The second signal processing circuit adds the audio signal, processed for each of the steps, to audio signals input via the cascade-connection and writes added signal into the memory. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027233 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRANSMITTING METHODE THEREOF - An electronic device comprises a first output module, a judgment module, a first switch module, a second output module, an operation module, a second switch module and a play module. The first output module generates a first audio signal. The second output module generates second audio signals. If the first audio signal is generated, the judgment module generates a first control signal. The first switch module switches to the first state and transmits the first audio signal. If the first audio signal is not generated, the judgment module generates a second control signal. The operation module generates a selecting signal. The second switch module switches to a second audio signal according to the selecting signal and transmits to the first switch module. The first switch module switches to the second state and transmits the selected second audio signal. The play module plays the audio signal. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027234 | Reduced Footprint Microphone System with Spacer Member Having Through-Hole - A microphone system has a chip system coupled to a base. Among other things, the chip system includes a microphone chip and a circuit chip, in a stacked relationship, configured to electrically communicate. The microphone chip has a diaphragm configured to move upon receipt of an incident audio signal, while the circuit chip has at least one through hole audibly coupled with the diaphragm of the microphone chip. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027235 | MEMS CAPACITIVE MICROPHONE - The present invention discloses an MEMS capacitive microphone, which comprises a supporting portion and a diaphragm, wherein the supporting portion supports the central portion of the diaphragm to facilitate releasing the residual stress of the diaphragm generated in the thermal fabrication process. Thereby is maintained the flatness of the diaphragm and promoted the precision of sensing capacitance. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027236 | ACOUSTIC PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - Acoustic transducer means are provided. A monolithic semiconductor layer defines a plate, a pair of oppositely disposed torsional hinges, a flexible extension and at least a portion of a support structure. Acoustic pressure communicated to the plate results in tensile strain of the flexible extension. The flexible extension provides a varying electrical characteristic responsive to the tensile strain. An electric signal corresponding to the acoustic pressure can be derived from the varying electrical characteristic of the flexible extension. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120027237 | PROTECTIVE SLEEVE HAVING A BUILT-IN SOUND-AMPLIFYING CHANNEL - A protective sleeve having a built-in sound-amplifying channel is configured to cover a portable electronic product having an audio port. The protective sleeve includes an accommodating portion and a sound-amplifying channel. The accommodating portion is provided in the protective sleeve for allowing the portable electronic product to be accommodated therein. The sound-amplifying channel is formed in the protective sleeve. One end of the sound-amplifying channel is connected to the audio port, and the other end thereof protrudes from the protective sleeve to form a sound-amplifying section. The sound of the portable electronic product is emitted from the audio port and amplified through the sound-amplifying channel and the sound-amplifying section. Thus, an external loud speaker is unnecessary, and the protective sleeve itself can generate a good sound-amplifying effect, thereby increasing the functionality and practicability thereof greatly. | 2012-02-02 |
