15th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120088501 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT IDLE OPERATION IN A DUAL-SIM CDMA 1X MOBILE STATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for selecting identifying numbers associated with a mobile station (MS) having multiple subscriber identity modules (SIMs) such that the paging intervals for both identifying numbers are aligned. The MS having multiple SIMs may operate in a network via a particular radio access technology (RAT), such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) 1×RTT (1 times Radio Transmission Technology). By having aligned paging intervals, the MS may wake up only once during the paging cycles for the various identifying numbers rather than waking up multiple times, thereby reducing power consumption of the MS during idle mode compared to a conventional MS with multiple SIMs, and thus multiple identifying numbers. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088502 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT IDLE OPERATION IN A DUAL-SIM WCDMA MOBILE STATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for selecting identifying numbers associated with a mobile station (MS) having multiple subscriber identity modules (SIMs) such that the paging intervals for both identifying numbers are aligned. The MS having multiple SIMs may operate in a network via a particular radio access technology (RAT), such as Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA). By having aligned paging intervals, the MS may wake up only once during the paging cycles for the various identifying numbers rather than waking up multiple times, thereby reducing power consumption of the MS during idle mode compared to a conventional MS with multiple SIMs, and thus multiple identifying numbers. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088503 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING NETWORK SCANNING USING BLACK-LIST NETWORK INFORMATION - An apparatus and method is provided for making use of black-list network information to make scanning more efficient in multi-mode mobile devices. When performing a scan for a network, if a network that is blacklisted is found, scanning is discontinued for any network that has the same radio access technology as the network that was found. Thus, excessive scanning that can be costly for the mobile device in terms of battery life and responsiveness to provide service, is avoided. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088504 | CALL CONTROL SYSTEM AND CALL CONTROL METHOD - A call control system performs call control for a terminal which accesses different radio access network systems. A communication exchange processing apparatus includes: a device storing maximum bandwidth for specified calls processed in the radio access network system; a device measuring present bandwidth for specified calls presently processed in the radio access network system; a device computing a ratio of the present bandwidth to the maximum bandwidth for specified calls; and a device sending specified call band ratio information indicating the ratio of present bandwidth to maximum bandwidth for specified calls to a radio network control apparatus in the radio access network system and connected to the present communication exchange processing apparatus. The radio network control apparatus provided in the radio access network system includes a device sending the specified call band ratio information to a terminal which is connected to the present radio network control apparatus by radio communication. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088505 | BASE STATION CONTROLLER AND MOBILE TERMINAL - An HeNB-GW ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120088506 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A NETWORK AND A NETWORK - For allowing a reliable communication within a network by simple constructive features a method for operating a network is claimed, wherein a number of base stations are grouped into a cluster and are connected to a cluster controller and wherein the cluster controller is providing access of the base stations to a main network. The method is characterized in that the cluster controller is mitigating interference within and/or outside the cluster on the basis of a measurement information and/or report from at least one base station. Further, an according network is claimed, preferably for carrying out the above mentioned method. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088507 | METHOD FOR HANDOVER PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION - Method for handover problem identification in a mobile telecommunications system, the system including at least a first radio basestation, a second radio basestation and a mobile terminal able to communicate with said basestations, said mobile terminal is adapted to do a handover from the first basestation to the second basestation, the method including the steps of:
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20120088508 | TERMINAL DEVICE, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD - A terminal device ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120088509 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND MOBILE STATE REPORTING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a method for reporting a mobility state of a mobile terminal comprising: a User Equipment (UE) evaluating its own mobility state under a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection state based on a first evaluation parameter sent by an evolved Node B (eNodeB), and obtaining an evaluated first determination result; and the UE reporting the first determination result to the eNodeB through a measurement report message in the RRC connection state. The present invention also discloses a mobile terminal configured to report determination result of its own mobility state to an eNodeB such that the eNodeB can adopt different pertinent processing strategies for UEs in different mobility states, thereby bringing convenience to practical application. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088510 | WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER WITH AMPLIFIER BIAS ADJUSTED BASED ON MODULATION SCHEME AND TRANSMIT POWER FEEDBACK - An electronic device may contain a transceiver that transmits and receives radio-frequency signals through antenna structures. Power amplifier circuitry may amplify the radio-frequency signals that are being transmitted. An adjustable voltage supply may supply an adjustable power amplifier bias voltage to the power amplifier circuitry. The power amplifier circuitry may include multiple power amplifiers each of which may handle signals transmitted using a different cellular telephone standard. For each cellular telephone standard, multiple modulation schemes may be supported. A power detector may provide real time measurements of output power. Control circuitry can adjust the transceiver circuitry based on the measurements of output power and can adjust the adjustable power amplifier bias voltage in real time to select an optimum power amplifier bias voltage based on the current cellular telephone standard, modulation scheme, power amplifier gain state, and operating frequency in use. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088511 | SERVICE PROVIDING APPARATUS, SERVICE CONSUMING APPARATUS, AND SERVICE TRANSMITTING METHOD THEREOF - A service providing apparatus, a service consuming apparatus, and a service transmitting method thereof are provided. The service providing apparatus is able to pre-allocate a plurality of service consuming apparatus into different groups, to pre-schedule the groups in a control channel, and to pre-schedule the groups in at least one channel. Accordingly, the channel resource can be consumed more efficiently by the service consuming apparatus. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088512 | MOBILE STATION APPARATUS, PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF AND DATA TRANSMITTING METHOD - In case that an uplink grand from a base station apparatus is detected on PDCCH, a data designated by the uplink grant, channel state information measured at the time of transmission are transmitted by PUSCH as an uplink transmission signal. Then, in case that a notice that indicates retransmission is received, the data to be retransmission and the channel state information measured at the time of retransmission are transmitted by PUSCH. Accordingly, the mobile station apparatus can transmit appropriate channel state information when designated to retransmission so that the base station apparatus can make an efficient communication control (scheduling) between the base station apparatus and the mobile station apparatus that is suitable for the current channel condition. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088513 | Methods And Apparatus For Prioritizing Voice Call Requests During Data Communication Sessions With A Mobile Device - A mobile device is engaged in a connected data service via a wireless network. The connected data service utilizes a radio traffic channel established between the mobile device and the wireless network and a data session for communicating data. While engaged in the service, the mobile device receives via a user interface a voice call request for initiating a voice call. In response to the request, the mobile device permits the initiation of the voice call. Specifically, the mobile device causes the radio traffic channel for the connected data service to be torn down without terminating the data session. The mobile device also causes the voice call to be established and maintained over a new radio traffic channel via the wireless network while the data session for the data service is maintained. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING FEEDBACK INFORMATION FOR INTER-CELL COOPERATIVE TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CELLULAR SYSTEM - A method for transmitting feedback information for cooperative transmission in a wireless communication cellular system comprises: receiving information on cells that can be cooperatively transmitted from a base station; determining cells that prefer the cooperative transmission among the cells that can be cooperatively transmitted; generating feedback information, which includes a preference cell indicator representing preferred cells and non-preferred cells for the cooperative transmission among the cells that can be cooperatively transmitted, precoding matrix information for the respective cell that can be cooperatively transmitted, phase information representing a phase correction value of each of the preferred cells for the cooperative transmission, and a channel quality indicator; and transmitting the feedback information through a control channel or a data channel. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving a report of implicative feedback information on code books that can be designed for the gain improvement of a high-level inter-cell cooperative transmission. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088515 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING A SIGNAL FOR A LOCATION-BASED SERVICE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR SAME - The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. Particularly, in configuring a location estimation subframe for determining the location of a terminal in a wireless communication system, the present invention involves replacing a portion of repeating patterns of a channel estimation pilot in the location estimation subframe with a location estimation pilot. In this way, the present invention is capable of transmitting a location estimation reference signal for a location-based service to the terminal while minimizing influences on an existing wireless frame structure. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088516 | HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK (HETNET) USER EQUIPMENT (UE) RADIO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RRM) MEASUREMENTS - Methods and apparatus for performing radio resource management (RRM) measurements in a heterogeneous network (HetNet) are provided in an effort to prevent failure of RRM measurement procedures in a dominant interference scenario. Several alternatives are provided for determining particular resources (e.g., subframes) to use for performing the RRM measurements, wherein the particular resources are based on cooperative resource partitioning between cells of the HetNet, wherein the cells may be of different types (e.g., macro, pico, or femto cells). These alternatives include, for example: (1) intra-frequency or intra-RAT (radio access technology) alternatives, which may involve transmitting resource partitioning information (RPI) in or deriving non-serving cell RPI based on the serving cell's RPI, as well as (2) inter-frequency or inter-RAT alternatives, where the RRM measurements may be performed during a measurement gap. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088517 | AUTONOMOUS FRACTIONAL TIME REUSE - Autonomous fractional time reuse is provided. In some embodiments, autonomous fractional time reuse includes determining a number of neighboring base stations of a base station in a heterogeneous network; and pseudo randomly selecting one or more Fractional Time Reuse (FTR) slots for transmission by the base station. In some embodiments, the one or more FTR slots are autonomously selected by the base station without coordinating the selection of the one or more FTR slots with one or more of the neighboring base stations. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088518 | Support of multiple positioning protocols - A mobile terminal and network location server support multiple positioning protocols so that a first position measurement of the mobile terminal may be obtained using a positioning protocol defined for a first wireless network and a second position measurement of the mobile terminal may be obtained using a different positioning protocol defined for a different wireless network during the same location session. The first position measurement and the second position measurement can then be used together to determine a position of the mobile terminal. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088519 | MOBILE DEVICE FOR LOW POWER IDENTIFICATION OF ITS POSITION AND A METHOD THEREFORE - The present invention relates to a method in a mobile device and a mobile device for low power identification of its position in an indoor environment, in which beacon transmitters of a beacon system are present. The device receives a notification from at least one of the beacon transmitters of the beacon system that notifies the mobile device that it is within the range of the beacon system. Thus it is the beacon transmitters that perform the continuous scanning to identify if the mobile device is within range and not the mobile device itself. This will reduce the power consumption of the mobile device substantially. The mobile device will than request that the beacon transmitters within range to send data pertaining to their position, and then determine its position by performing calculations based on such data. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088520 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, POSITION INFORMATION ACQUIRING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A mobile communication apparatus may receive a first direction from a reference target to an external apparatus and a first distance from the reference target to a position of the external apparatus. A direction acquiring unit acquires a second direction from the reference target to the position, and a distance acquiring unit acquires a second distance between the reference target and the position. A computing unit computes a direction and a distance from the position to the external apparatus based on the first direction, the first distance, the second direction and the second distance, in order to output a computation result from an output unit. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088521 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION METHOD, MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, MOBILE SWITCHING CENTER, SERVER DEVICE, AND RADIO BASE STATION - A radio base station according to the present invention comprising a mobile switching center MME, comprising, a location measurement request transmission unit configured to determine the mobile station location measurement type that must be performed corresponding to Provide Subscriber Location, the location measurement request transmission unit configured to transmit Location Request to the server device ESMLC when a determination is made to perform location measurement other than simple location measurement on the mobile station UE corresponding to Provide Subscriber Location, and a location measurement result transmission unit configured to transmit the mobile station location measurement result received from the radio base station eNB or the second server device ESMLC to the server device SMLC. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088522 | Detection and Selection of a Reference Signal for Network-Based Wireless Location - A serving mobile location center (SMLC) receives a position request concerning a mobile-of-interest (MOI) operating in a discontinuous transmission (DTX) mode, and in response a wireless location system (WLS) is tasked to locate the MOI. A plurality of location measurement units (LMUs) are instructed to receive and digitize radio frequency (RF) energy. At the LMUs, a signal of interest is received and cross-correlated with a known training sequence to produce a received detection metric. The detection metric is weighted to favor the MOI even in the presence of interference from other mobile devices. The SMLC selects the LMU with the best weighted detection metric as a reference site and selects two or more LMUs with lesser weighted detection metrics above a threshold as co-operating sites. The received signal of interest is demodulated and demodulated data are distributed to the co-operating sites. The co-operating sites produce a reference waveform and cross-correlate the reference waveform with stored data to produce a TDOA measurement at each co-operating site, and the TDOA measurements are used to compute MOI position information. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088523 | NOTIFICATION DEVICE, NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NOTIFICATION DEVICE, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING A CONTROL PROGRAM RECORDED THEREUPON - A mobile phone ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120088524 | System and method for facilitating interpersonal contacts and social and commercial networking - The system and method of the present invention is a mobile computing device application or “mobile application” designed to assist users in performing directed searches within defined geographic scope to achieve specific goals within social, e-commerce and collaborative spaces. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088525 | ESTIMATION OF SIGNIFICANT PLACES VISITED BY MOBILE-TERMINAL USER BASED ON COMMUNICATIONS LOG TO BASE STATIONS - A method is disclosed of estimating significant places visited by a mobile-terminal user for wireless communication via base stations. The method includes: collecting at least one communication log represented with consecutive communication events between the mobile terminal and connected one of the base stations in a coverage area of each mobile terminal, the base stations being identified by unique base-station identifiers (BS IDs), respectively, each communication event including date and time of communication and one of the BS IDs which is indicative of the connected base station; dividing each communication log into consecutive time-windowed segments, using a discrete time window moving in time; and, per each time-windowed segment, estimating at least one significant place visited by the user, based on a probability distribution with which the BS IDs appear in each time-windowed segment. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088526 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING OBJECT LOCATION IN AUGMENTED REALITY - A system and a method are provided for displaying location information on a mobile device. The location information can include direction, distance, positional coordinates, etc. The mobile device's display displays an image captured using the mobile device's camera. A selection input is received to identify an object in the image. A facing direction of the mobile device is detected using the mobile device's magnetometer. The mobile device determines a bearing to the object relative to the mobile device's facing direction. The mobile device then determines a distance between the mobile device and the object. The obtained or computed location data is overlaid on the image, thereby augmenting the image. The location data can include at least a direction indicator of the object and the distance between the mobile device and the object, whereby the direction indicator can be determined using the bearing. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088527 | Systems and Methods for Sharing Threaded Conversations on Mobile Communications Devices - Embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for sharing threaded conversations on mobile communications devices. In one embodiment, a method may include: receiving, at a service provider system, a message containing a thread file associated with a forwarded message thread from a forwarding party mobile communications device, wherein the thread file comprises message text and sender information obtained from each of multiple text messages in the forwarded message thread, and wherein the message identifies at least one new recipient; identifying the message as containing a thread file; generating and associating a unique thread identifier with the thread file; and transmitting the thread file with the unique thread identifier over a wireless network for delivery to the at least one new recipient for display of the forwarded message thread. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088528 | Method and System for Short Message Termination Traffic Control - The present invention discloses a method for controlling short message terminated flow, including: a process that a SMS message center setting a terminated flow control threshold of a mobile switching center and controlling the terminated flow according to the threshold; the process including a step of the SMS message center dynamically setting the terminated flow control threshold according to the operation blocking level of short message service of the mobile switching center. The present invention also discloses a system for controlling short message terminated flow. With the SMS message center dynamically adjusting the terminated flow control threshold according to the load condition of the short message service of the mobile switching center, the present invention achieves adaptive terminated flow control of the mobile switching center and improves effectiveness of the flow control. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088529 | PERSONALIZED MULTIMEDIA MESSAGING SYSTEM - A method for providing a personalized multimedia messaging service, wherein the method includes obtaining an MMS message. Recipient according to preferences of the at least one targeted recipient, thereby producing a personalized MMS message, and transmitting the personalized MMS message to the at least one targeted recipient indicate that the at least one targeted recipient is not interested in receiving the personalized MMS message. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088530 | Short message distribution center - A message distribution center (MDC) is interposed between content providers and a wireless carrier to subjectively examine and direct messages via SMTP based on desired rules (e.g., non-peak hours, paying subscribers only, etc.) using standard SMTP Gateway and other well-known protocols. The MDC includes a queue for each subscriber. A provider is informed through conventional SMTP protocol messages when a short message has been accepted. If the carrier has specifically disallowed service for a particular MIN, the content provider is informed through an SMTP interchange that the recipient is invalid. An MDC provides a single mechanism for interacting with subscribers of multiple carriers, regardless of each carrier's underlying infrastructure. An MDC can protect a carrier's SS7 network by intelligently throttling messages and configuring network friendly message delivery parameters. A content provider preferably communicates with the MDC using SMTP protocol messages. The MDC preferably communicates with wireless carriers using RMI/SMPP techniques. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088531 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING IN WHICH CONDITION A FIRST BASE STATION WHICH IS IN AN ENERGY SAVING MODE HAS TO SWITCH IN ANOTHER OPERATION MODE - The present invention concerns a method for determining, in a wireless cellular telecommunication network, in which condition a first base station which is in an energy saving mode has to switch in an operation mode which enables a mobile terminal to be handled by the first base station and wherein the mobile terminal is currently handled by a second base station. The method comprises the steps of:
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20120088532 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RADIO FREQUENCY FINGERPRINT DISTRIBUTION - A method and apparatus for radio frequency (RF) fingerprint distribution is provided herein. In particular, when a mobile node wishes to access a restricted-access base station, the mobile node will access a database containing RF fingerprint identification information for the RF environment surrounding the restricted-access base station. When the RF environment matches the RF fingerprint, the mobile node will know that it can access the restricted-access base station. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088533 | RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND ENCODING FOR CHANNEL QUALITY INDICATOR (CQI) AND CQI COLLIDED WITH UPLINK ACKNOWLEDGMENT/NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGMENT - A User Equipment (UE) configured for allocating resources and encoding for Channel Quality Indicator (CQI) is described. The UE includes a processor and instructions stored in memory. The UE receives Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling, receives a reference signal and determines a Channel Quality Indicator (CQI) based on the reference signal. The UE also determines a format for CQI transmission. If use of Format 3 is determined the UE determines cells for CQI reporting based on the RRC signaling and determines an encoding. The UE also encodes a feedback message based on the encoding and transmits the feedback message. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088534 | METHOD AND USER EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSMITTING UPLINK SIGNAL, AND METHOD AND BASE STATION FOR RECEIVING UPLINK SIGNAL - A method for transmitting, at a user equipment having N (N being an integer greater than 1) transmission antennas, an uplink signal to a base station and a method for receiving, at the base station, an uplink signal from the user equipment are disclosed. The base station transmits reception capability information of the base station to the user equipment. Reception capability information includes information indicating that the base station may receive a signal transmitted through a maximum of M (M being an integer greater than 1) transmission antennas. The user equipment transmits the uplink signal using N transmission antennas if N is not greater than M and transmits the uplink signal using M transmission antennas if N is greater than M. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088535 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ALLOCATING SAME RESOURCE FOR A PLURALITY OF ENBS OF COLLABORATIVE MIMO - The present invention provides a method and device for allocating same resource for a plurality of eNBs of collaborative Multiple-input-Multiple-output (MIMO). Wherein a serving eNB firstly determines, in the one or more other eNBs, at least one candidate eNB recommended to cooperate with the serving eNB, according to measurement report reported by mobile stations or according to report information of the recommended candidate eNB reported by mobile station, then obtains resource related information of the at least one candidate eNB, then determines one or more collaborative eNBs from the at least one candidate eNB according to the resource related information, and allocates corresponding communication resources for the serving eNB and the one or more collaborative eNBs. The solution according to the present does not need to reserve special resource for collaborative MIMO, reduces waste of resource, and meets the requirement of resource for implementing collaborative MIMO by different serving eNBs flexibly, and increases the success rate of implementing collaborative MIMO. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088536 | CHANNEL ACCESS METHOD IN WIRELESS NETWORK - There is provided a channel access method in which a channel access method in a wireless network in which a channel access opportunity is provided to high priority traffic for each super-frame. The channel access method includes: setting parameter values required for channel access; setting a channel access time to be equal to a size of a contention access period (CAP); and accessing a channel to be used by resetting the channel access time to be equal to the size of the CAP when traffic to be transmitted is traffic having a preset high priority in a case in which the channel is not in an idle state. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088537 | BASE STATION ARRANGEMENTS - Base station arrangement ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120088538 | Transmit Power Control of Channels Transmitted in Different Frequency Regions - A mobile terminal transmits one or more first communication channels in a first frequency region and one or more second communication channels in a second frequency region. With the channels experiencing different fading conditions, the terminal receives separate transmit power control (TPC) commands. Instead of simply adjusting the transmit power of the channels as commanded, the terminal computes a power offset indicative of the difference between the commanded power of one or more of the first channels and the commanded power of one or more of the second channels. The terminal then selectively performs transmit power control of the first and second channels on either an independent basis, according to the respective TPC commands, or a joint basis, depending on whether the computed power offset falls outside of a pre-determined range of values. In doing so, the terminal allows independent control of channels, while also mitigating self-interference and/or spectral emissions. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088539 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING CELL TO INCREASE TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus is configured to perform a method for selecting a cell to increase transmission capacity in a wireless communication system. A Mobile Station (MS) can select a cell in a heterogeneous network system. The MS can receive a loading indicator for each of a plurality of Base Stations (BS); measure signal strength information for each of the BSs; and select one of the BSs using the loading indicator and the signal strength information. Therefore, the transmission efficiency of the system can be increased. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088540 | Provisioning Based on Application and Device Capability - A user equipment (UE) is disclosed comprising an agent configured to monitor and report UE configuration and capability information, wherein the UE is further configured to provide the UE configuration and capability information, and subsequently receive an application based on the configuration and capability information. Also disclosed is a network comprising a provisioning server configured to receive UE configuration and capability information, and subsequently provide an application based on the UE configuration and capability information. Also disclosed is a method comprising providing UE configuration and capability information from a UE, and receiving an application at the UE based on the configuration and capability information. Also disclosed is a method comprising receiving UE configuration and capability information at a provisioning server, and providing an application from the provisioning server based on the UE configuration and capability information. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088541 | MULTIBAND COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH GRAPHICAL CONNECTION INTERFACE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A communication device includes an RF transceiver for communicating first data with a first remote communication device via a first protocol and a first frequency band in a first mode of operation, wherein the first data is communicated via indirect wireless communication. A millimeter wave transceiver communicates second data with a second remote communication device via a second protocol and a 60 GHz frequency band in a second mode of operation. A communication control module coordinates the communication of the first data and the second data with the at least one of the plurality of remote communication devices. A graphical interface device selects the first remote communication device and the second remote communication device and selects at least one of the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation, based on actions of a user. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088542 | METHOD CONSTRUCTION FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE BETWEEN ANTENNA AND PERIPHERAL DEVICE - A structure and method reduce interference between an antenna and a peripheral device. The structure includes an antenna module and a speaker module. The antenna module includes a carrier and the antenna attached to the carrier. The speaker module is mounted in the carrier and includes a speaker and a signal line electrically connected to the speaker. The structure changes at least one of a shape and a length of the signal line to secure a radiation performance of the antenna module. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088543 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING TEXT IN AUGMENTED REALITY - A system and a method are provided for displaying text in low-light environments. An original image of text is captured in a low-light environment using a camera on a mobile device, whereby the imaged text comprising images of characters. A brightness setting and a contrast setting of the original image are adjusted to increase the contrast of the imaged text relative to a background of the original image. Optical character recognition is applied to the adjusted image to generate computer readable text or characters corresponding to each of the imaged text. The original image of text is displayed on the mobile device. The computer readable text is also displayed, overlaid the original image, wherein the computer readable text is aligned with the corresponding imaged text. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088544 | PORTABLE WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICE MOTION CAPTURE DATA MINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Portable wireless mobile device motion capture data mining system and method configured to display motion capture/analysis data on a mobile device. System obtains data from motion capture elements, analyzes data and store data in database for data mining, which may be charged for. Enables unique displays associated with the user, such as 3D overlays onto images of the user to visually depict the captured motion data including ratings. Predicted ball flight path data can be calculated and shown on a time line showing relative peaks of velocity for the user's body parts. User can determine equipment that fits best and immediately purchase the equipment, via the mobile device. Custom equipment may be ordered on the mobile device from a vendor that can assemble-to-order customer built equipment and ship the equipment. Includes active and passive golf shot count capabilities. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088545 | IMAGE/AUDIO PLAYBACK DEVICE OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - In an image/audio playback technology in a mobile communication terminal, a single image is divided into two halves, i.e., left-half and right-half images, which are displayed on two mobile communication terminals, respectively. In addition, two mobile communication terminals can play left-side and right-side audio data, respectively, which compose stereo audio data, according to the relative locations of the two mobile communication terminals. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088546 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING THE MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION FROM WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Video signals for a mobile terminal are converted to accommodate reproduction by an alternative display terminal. The video signal is processed to provide a converted video signal appropriate for an alternative display terminal that is separate from the mobile terminal. This converted video signal is then provided for the alternative display terminal to accommodate the corresponding video display on a screen provided by the alternative (e.g., external) display terminal. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088547 | MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING INFORMATION RECOGNITION MODULE - The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having an information recognition module. The mobile terminal having an information recognition module of the present invention comprises: a terminal casing with a front casing and a rear casing coupled with each other; an information recognition module coupled to the terminal casing; and an information recognition module drive unit, which has a trigger provided at the terminal casing in such a manner that the trigger is exposed outside of the terminal casing, and an operation switch, which generates an electrical signal for operating the information recognition module by a trigger pull motion. According to the present invention, procedures for operating the information recognition module can be improved in convenience and stability. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088548 | MOBILE TERMINAL, DISPLAY DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal including a first display unit configured to display at least one of a first home screen image and a second home screen image as an output home screen image; an interface unit configured to be connected to an external computer display device having a second display unit; and controller configured to generate a monitor window including a copy of the output home screen image displayed on the first display unit of the mobile terminal and to control the external computer display device to simultaneously display the generated monitor window on the second display unit of the second display unit. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088549 | MOBILE TERMINAL, DISPLAY DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - The mobile terminal has a memory unit configured to store a software, a first display unit configured to display a first screen image generated by a first version of the software, and an interface unit configured to be connected to an external display device having a second display unit. A controller is configured to display the first screen image corresponding to the software of a first version on the first display unit when the software is executed, and to control a second screen image corresponding to the first image, according to the software of a second version to be displayed on the second display unit when the interface unit is connected to the external display device, the second image generated by a second version of the software. Accordingly, a user is able to experience different versions of software simultaneously. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088550 | Method of Handling Attach Procedure And Related Communication Device - A method of handling an attach procedure for a MTC device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises performing the attach procedure; and not sending an information element in an attach request message associated with the attach procedure. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088551 | Android mobile telephone comprising a content supply chain - The mobile telephone includes a data storage divided into a plurality of storage volumes. Each storage volume includes at least one partition, each partition of each storage volume being adapted to store content. The mobile telephone also includes a supply chain for content stored in the storage volumes with the user, the chain including:
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20120088552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING PROCESSING RESOURCES IN A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method and apparatus managing processing resources in a portable electronic device are provided. An area of the display device is controlled to provide a banner region comprising device state data, the area of the display device enabled to receive focus using an input device. While focus is in the banner region, first input data is receiving, and the display device is responsively controlled to provide in the banner region an indication of the first application, replacing the device state data. Further input data is received while the indication of the first application is provided in the banner region. In response and, in response, at least one of the following occurs: the first application is brought to the foreground by controlling the display device to provide a representation of the first application; and the first application is closed such that resources used by the processing unit are reduced. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088553 | DEVICE HAVING SIDE SENSOR - A method of input and device are provided. The device includes a housing having a front face exposing a display, a back face opposing the front face, and a plurality of sides. The sides include a first side and a second side. The device includes a controller and a first sensing layer located within the housing along the first side. The first sensing layer includes a first position sensing layer extending longitudinally along the first side. The first position sensing layer is coupled to the controller to provide position input. The first sensing layer also includes a first pressure sensing layer. The first pressure sensing layer is coupled to the controller to provide pressure input. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088554 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal and a control method thereof are provided. The mobile terminal includes a radio communication unit; a display displaying at least part of e-book contents; and a controller transmitting position information about the at least part of the e-book contents and a user's input relating to the at least part of the e-book contents to a server through the radio communication unit when acquiring the user's input. Accordingly, a user' input relating to part of the e-book contents can be transmitted to the server to share a user's opinion on the e-book contents. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088555 | WIRELESS CHARGING EQUIPMENT FOR MOBILE PHONES - The present invention provides a wireless charging equipment for mobile phones for mobile phones. The charging equipment comprises a protection cover with a switch port and a charger with an internal battery arranging therein. The mobile phone is enveloped in the protection cover, one end of the switch port is electrically connected with the socket of the mobile phones while the other end is electrically connected with the charger which is detachable from the switch port, the mobile phone then could be charged via the electricity provided by the internal battery. The charging equipment is facilitated to carry, when travelling to some places where it is not easy to find somewhere to charge, people can charge the mobile phone by using the internal battery of the present invention so as to extent the working time of the mobile phone. When charging is not processing, the protection cover of the present invention can serve as a common mobile phone protection cover, avoiding the mobile phone from scratching or crashing. Moreover, contact points are positioned on the protection cover and the charger of the present invention, The contact points can be designed in a consistent pattern, enabling different mobile phones to charge by using the same charger and protection cover, thereby it can be universally used. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088556 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN A POWER-LIMITED MANNER - Improved techniques to manage operation of a portable electronic device having a substantially depleted battery when power is available from an external, power-limited source are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the substantially depleted battery can be initially charged while a power-intensive operation is delayed. Once the battery has adequate charge to assist the external, power-limited source in powering the portable electronic device, the power-intensive operation can be performed. In this manner, power consumption of a portable electronic device can be managed so that reliable operation is achieved without exceeding limits on power being drawn from an external, power-limited source. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088557 | IPad and Keypad Cover Structure - An iPad and keypad cover structure includes an iPad leather cover, a cover board, and a foldable member to connect the iPad leather cover and the cover board. The cover board has a fold line at a central portion thereof and at least one fixing tongue at an outer edge thereof. A keypad is provided on an inner side of the cover board. The iPad leather cover has a chamber at an inner side thereof, at least one transverse engaging piece disposed on an outer side thereof. The fixing tongue is inserted in the engaging piece of the iPad leather cover to secure the iPad and keypad cover structure when the cover board is folded face-to-face or back-to-back relative to the iPad leather cover. An iPad and the keypad are received therein face-to-face when the cover board is folded face-to-face relative to the iPad leather cover. When the keypad is disengaged from the cover board, the cover board can be reversely folded about the fold line and the fixing tongue is inserted in the engaging piece and the edge of the cover board is against the bottom edge of the engaging piece to form a triangular support base for supporting the iPad at an appropriate angle. Two ends of a strap are connected to two loops at two ends of the cover board and two support bands at the two ends of the cover board are adhered to outer adhesive straps provided on an outer side of the iPad leather cover for the user to hang on the shoulder or the neck. When the iPad leather cover is opened, the two support bands are used to support the iPad for the user to touch the iPad screen. The iPad can be carried with ease and the keypad can be taken along. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088558 | PHONE CASE - A case for an electronic device designed to protect the electronic device and extend the battery life of the electronic device is provided. The case has an engagement mechanism, can be engaged to securely fasten the case to the electronic device. The case portion includes a battery to extend the battery life of the electronic device and a connector that allows for the phone to be charge while positioned within the case. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088559 | MOBILE DEVICE HOUSING WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BACKING - A housing for mobile devices is disclosed herein. The housing includes a shell having an interior portion displaced therein configured to fit a mobile device; a first opening through which the interior portion is accessible for inserting the mobile device; a second opening configured to be smaller than the mobile device; and a housing support displaced around the second opening. The housing also includes an insert configured to fit in and cover the second opening, the insert having a first surface facing the interior portion of the shell once the insert has been placed in the shell; and a second surface opposite to the first surface and facing the outside of the housing once the insert has been placed in the cell. A method for making the same is also disclosed. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088560 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING SPACED APART ELONGATE MEMBERS FOR REDUCING SAR AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing and wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the portable housing. The mobile wireless communications device may also include an antenna carried by the portable housing and coupled to the wireless transceiver circuitry, and a light source carried by the portable housing. The device may further include a keyboard assembly carried by the portable housing including a light guide coupled to the light source and having input key receiving openings therein, and a mask carried by the light guide and having input key receiving openings. The mask may include spaced apart electrically conductive elongate members positioned relative to the antenna to reduce a Specific Absorption Rate value for the mobile wireless communications device. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088561 | Systems and Methods for Scoring Familiarity - Systems and methods for scoring familiarity are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises selecting a topic by a first user, presenting items associated with the topic to the first user, ranking a first set of the items by the first user, presenting the items to a second user, ranking a second set of the items by the second user, and scoring the second ranking relative to the first ranking. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088562 | COMPUTER GAME WITH A TARGET NUMBER OF FORMATIONS CREATED FROM FALLING PIECES IN A TRIANGULAR GRID - A puzzle game where the objective of the game is to create a target number of HEXA and DIA formations per level using a set of primary sub-formations. The game is further intensified by the introduction of secondary sub-formations and a set of Reward Buttons that are awarded for completing different formations. The present invention uses a novel way of scoring where points are calculated based on the formations created by a player and the time remaining in the level. Therefore, if a player finishes a level faster, the player gets additional points. There is also an Infinite game mode for PDA and mobile phone users that allows play until the battery in the device runs out or the device shuts off due to a low battery that has no set levels and set scoring based on various possible formations only. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088565 | ROULETTE SIDE WAGERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus for providing and conducting a side or secondary wagering game with the underlying game of Roulette, which includes receiving a wager relating to the secondary wagering game, wherein the wager is resolvable after a preset amount of random Roulette outcomes have been obtained, generating the preset amount of random Roulette outcomes, storing each random Roulette game outcome of the preset amount, comparing the stored outcomes with preset criteria relating to the appearance of a pattern of indicia associated with Roulette outcomes, providing a payout corresponding to the wager if the preset criteria is satisfied and collecting the wager if the preset criteria is not satisfied. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088566 | METHOD OF GAMING, A GAMING SYSTEM AND A GAME CONTROLLER - Certain examples provide systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for gaming. An example method includes displaying columns of symbol display positions, at least some of the columns having differing numbers of symbol display positions; defining winning combinations of symbol display positions having at least one symbol display position from each of said columns; facilitating selection of at least one of said columns by a player for selection of winning combinations to be played in a game, the selected winning combinations to be played comprising all possible winning combinations derivable from all symbol display positions of said selected at least one column and a designated symbol display position from each of said columns which the player did not select; selecting symbols for display in said symbol display positions; and determining a game outcome based on symbols displayed in said selected winning combinations. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088567 | Wagering Game With Overlaying Transmissive Display For Providing Enhanced Game Features - A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a game display. A transmissive display is positioned in front of the game display directly in the player's line of sight including game-play regions at which symbols appear and regions above, below, between, and to the sides the game-play regions. The transmissive display is operable to selectively display transparent, translucent and opaque video images over the game display. The transparent, translucent and opaque video images may be used to change, for example, a play mechanic associated with the wagering game and any reel symbols associated with wagering game. The transmissive display may also be used to provide interactive player control and player selection elements for the wagering game and to facilitate player inputs to the gaming machine. The transmissive display may be further used to provide bonus features associated with a bonus game played at the gaming machine. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088568 | SYMBOL DISPLAY DEVICE FOR GAME MACHINE - A slot machine includes a reel assembly which has a transparent outer reel and a translucent inner reel disposed coaxially within the outer reel. The outer and inner reels are provided with first exterior surfaces on their periphery, and with second exterior surfaces on their side surfaces. The outer and inner reels are driven independently by a respective motor. In performing a first game, the side surfaces are horizontal so that first outer symbols and first inner symbols carried on each of the first exterior surfaces may be observable. In performing a second game, the side surfaces are perpendicular so that second outer symbols and second inner symbols carried on each of the second exterior surfaces may be observable. Symbol combinations are produced by synthesizing the symbols on the outer reel and the symbols on the inner reel. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088569 | GAMING MACHINE WITH FEATURE TRIGGER - A gaming machine has a display and a game controller arranged to control images of symbols displayed on the display. The game controller is arranged to play a game wherein at least one random even is caused to be displayed on the display and, if a predefined winning event occurs, the machine awards a prize. If in the game, a plurality of die symbols are present on the display, the die symbols reveal outcomes, at least one of which results in the awarding of a feature. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088570 | Processing a Marker Transaction at a Gaming Establishment - In one embodiment, a system and method for processing a marker transaction by a customer of a gaming establishment via a kiosk. The customer has a marker account prior to initiating the marker transaction at the kiosk. The kiosk is adapted to communicate with (i) a marker account system to process the transaction and (ii) a gaming media system for marker payouts in the form a gaming media, such as gaming scrips. By providing the customer with gaming scrips having no intrinsic value, the gaming establishment at most assumes a deferred risk and possibly little or no risk at all for having issued the marker to the customer. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088571 | SYSTEM GAMING - A method provides a player tracking system and system gaming apparatus for playing non-base games by funding the credit side of a gaming cycle. The system further includes at least one gaming device having a base game. The player tracking system and system gaming apparatus includes a player tracking user interface. The player tracking user interface provides a player with an opportunity to select and play a non-base game that may be promotional-funded or player-funded. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088572 | SYSTEM GAMING - A system provides a player tracking system and system gaming apparatus for playing non-base games by funding the credit side of a gaming cycle. The system further includes at least one gaming device having a base game. The player tracking system and system gaming apparatus includes a player tracking user interface. The player tracking user interface provides a player with an opportunity to select and play a non-base game that may be promotional-funded or player-funded. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088573 | PLAYER TRACKING COMMUNICATION MECHANISMS IN A GAMING MACHINE - A disclosed player tracking unit provides a display and a player tracking controller designed or configured to provide a web-browser on the display. The player tracking unit may include one or more input devices that can receive selections associated with the web-browser. Furthermore, the player tracking unit can include a multimedia board for processing digitally formatted program files for output on the display. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088575 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING AN ACCOUNT TO FUND BENEFITS FOR A PLAYER - An account is established for a player of a gaming device. The balance of the account is increased if a predetermined condition is satisfied. Disbursements from the account may be made if a predetermined condition is satisfied. A disbursement may be in the form of a payout, bonus, or other benefit. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A COMMUNAL JACKPOT - A system for providing a communal jackpot includes a plurality of gaming machines. Each gaming machine provides an individual game of chance to a player wagering at each respective gaming machine. A communal jackpot controller is in communication with each of the gaming machines. The communal jackpot controller provides a communal jackpot game to the players wagering at each gaming machine and awards the communal jackpot to a plurality of players according to predetermined eligibility criterion when triggered. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088577 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A BONUS BASED ON NUMBER OF GAMING MACHINES BEING ACTIVELY PLAYED - A gaming system includes a controller linked to a plurality of gaming devices. The central server tracks: (i) a quantity of gaming devices being actively played by players, or (ii) a quantity of players actively playing at the gaming devices. The controller determines the players' eligibility for different awards based on the tracked quantity. When the controller tracks a first quantity, the controller provides the active players with an opportunity to win a first award. When the central server tracks a second quantity, the central server provides the active players with an opportunity to win a second award. As the tracked quantity changes, the controller determines or modifies the number of awards available to the players actively playing at the gaming devices. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088578 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD PROVIDING TIERED PROGRESSIVE BONUSING SYSTEM - The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides a plurality of players with an opportunity to win a plurality of progressive awards maintained by the gaming system. The gaming system accumulates a quantity of progressive event points for each player playing at one of the gaming machines in the gaming system. In one embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points for a designated player to determine which one or more of the progressive awards the designated player wins. In another embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points to determine the designated player's probability of winning one or more of the progressive awards. Accordingly, the gaming system provides a point-based system in which either a progressive award to win or a probability of winning a progressive award is determined based on the quantities of progressive event points accumulated by the players. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088579 | INTERACTIVE HYBRID ASYNCHRONOUS COMPUTER GAME INFRASTRUCTURE - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for an online gaming method, where an initiating live participant can invite a friend to join a game as an additional participant. Following the invitation, a wait period is provided for receiving acceptance, and if acceptance is received within the wait period, then they will play as live participants in the game play. If acceptance of the friend is not received within the wait period, then a simulated additional participant based on prior game play data of the friend will be presented in game play with the initiating live participant such that the simulated additional participant appears to be a live participant due at least in part to an inter-game interaction between the initiating live participant and the simulated additional participant. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088580 | DISPLAY DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESS METHOD - A game system includes a home-console type game device, a controller device, and a portable display device. The portable display device includes an infrared light-emitting portion capable of emitting infrared light. The controller device wirelessly transmits to the game device operation data including data representing a detection result by an image-capturing section, data representing a detection result by an inertia sensor, and data representing an operation performed on an operation button. The game device receives the operation data from the controller device, and performs a game process based on the operation data. Moreover, the game device successively compresses a first game image, which is successively generated based on the game process, to generate compressed image data. The compressed image data is successively wirelessly transmitted to the portable display device. The portable display device successively receives the compressed image data from the game device, successively expands the compressed image data to obtain the game image, and successively displays the game image. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088581 | 3-D GLASSES WITH CAMERA BASED HEAD TRACKING - Methods, devices, and systems, are described for tracking a video game player's head under different ambient lighting conditions and switching between tracking techniques as lighting conditions change. Based on measurements of ambient lighting conditions, a camera hooked to a game console can ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120088582 | SEPARABLE GAME CONTROLLER - A separable game controller includes a first handle, a second handle and a fixing member. The second handle includes a first sensor, a second sensor and a first controlling unit. The first controlling unit is electrically connected with the first sensor and the second sensor. The first sensor is used for sensing whether the first handle and the second handle are separated from each other. When the first handle and the second handle are separated from each other, the first sensor generates a first signal. When the first signal is received by the first controlling unit, the second sensor is enabled by the first controlling unit to generate a second signal. According to the second signal, a displacement of the second handle is sensed by the second sensor. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088583 | Game of giving a title to a pictorial work - The game comprises game sessions including: submitting a representation of a pictorial work; making an input field available to each player; each player giving a title to the pictorial work shown; and collecting and storing the title given by the player. The game may be implemented in particular by computer means comprising a remote game site communicating with terminals used by the players, in particular within an application for accessing and dialoguing with a social network. The site displays a plurality of titles that have already been given by other players to a work that is displayed, and a player quantifies preferences for those titles either by a binary “like/unlike” type evaluation or by putting them into an order of preference. The site generates a chart ranking the titles that have already been given as a function of the quantified evaluations as transmitted in this way. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088584 | VIRTUALIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOSTING APPLICATIONS - A computer-implemented system for providing a virtualized application hosting environment comprising: a plurality of application/game servers each having a memory for storing application program code and data and a processor for executing the application program code and processing the data on behalf of a client; a virtualization service executed on each of the application/game servers, the virtualization service comprising a file redirection module for redirecting file system operations generated by the application program code to one or more virtualized file locations; and a registry redirection module for intercepting registry operations generated by the application program code and executing the registry operations on behalf of the application program code at one or more virtualized registry locations. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088585 | VALIDATION OF NETWORK DEVICES - A system and method for actively validating a network device is provided. Nodes in a network game community are prompted to engage in interrogation and response to facilitate the identification of nodes operating with hacked, modified and non-typical game configurations. In one embodiment, a query is presented to a user's machine which triggers a response, and where the response indicates whether certain data at the user is valid and wherein invalid data is suggestive of illegal community behavior. Functions are triggered and data is queried to determine whether the state of game environment is operating according to known metrics or constraints. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088586 | LINKABLE AND EXTENSIBLE VIRTUAL CHARACTERS - A method is provided of virtual gameplay with linked characters in a game environment. In an interactive game environment, a request is received to link a first player character with a second character. If it is determined that the first player character is qualified to be linked with the second character, a link is created between the first player character and the second character. The actions of the linked characters are then monitored in the game environment, and statistics are stored for at least the first player character. At least one statistic of the second character can be automatically increased or decreased as a function of at least one of the stored statistics. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088587 | SECURITY DEVICE AND SECURITY SYSTEM - A security device and system includes a substantially flat body with an opening formed therein. The opening has a predetermined length and a predetermined height such that an elongated end of a key passes through the opening and a head end of the key does not pass through the opening. A user gripping the security device may then use the elongated end of the key extending outward therefrom as a weapon or tool for self-defense. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088588 | SUCKER ROD - A sucker rod, including: a rod; a threaded casing disposed outside the rod; a wedge-shaped groove disposed at one end of the rod; an outer connecting screw thread close to the wedge-shaped groove and disposed outside the rod; a wedge-shaped bulge disposed at the other end of the rod; a positioning nut close to the wedge-shaped bulge and matching with the threaded casing and disposed outside the rod; an inner nut flexibly disposed outside the rod between the positioning nut and the wedge-shaped bulge; and an outer nut flexibly disposed outside the rod for cooperation with the threaded casing; a convex plate disposed inside one end of the threaded casing for cooperation with the positioning nut; and an inner connecting screw thread disposed at the other end of the threaded casing for cooperation with the outer connecting screw thread. The sucker rod has a high torsional strength and is stable. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088589 | DAMPER FOR COUPLING ROTATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING SHAFTS - The damper ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120088590 | Rotary Shaft Flexural Vibration Damping Device - A damping device for damping flexural vibration of a shaft rotating about a first axis, the device having: a supporting body; and a member, which defines an annular opening fitted through with the shaft, and is movable, with respect to the supporting body and radially with respect to the first axis, between a first and a second position when the shaft flexes radially with respect to the first axis. The member is set to the first position, and the opening is traversed loosely by the shaft when the rotation speed of the shaft is within a first range; the member is set to the second position, and the opening cooperates with the shaft, when the rotation speed of the shaft is within a second range differing from the first range and including at least one critical speed of the shaft; and the damping device has elastic means interposed between the supporting body and the member. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088591 | METHOD FOR WELDING SHAFTS ON A VERTICAL ROTATIONAL AXIS - A first tubular, inner radial annular seam is produced to weld together two hollow cylinders by narrow-gap tungsten inert gas arc welding. Narrow-gap metal gas-shielded arc welding is used to create another tubular, outer radial annular seam to further weld together both hollow cylinders. In this manner, the rotational axis of the rotor shaft remains vertically aligned throughout the entire production method of welding together the shaft parts. In this manner, the required production time can be advantageously reduced and the use of welding filler can be effectively decreased. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088592 | GRAVITY SLIDE RIDE SYSTEM - A rotating hub ride configured to position passenger vehicles at different vehicle radii relative to the hub's axis of rotation. The ride includes curved support arms extending outward from the hub, with a first end coupled to the hub at a lower height than a second end of the arm. A vehicle is attached, via a mounting assembly, to each curved support arm to slide radially inward and outward on the arm in response to forces applied to the vehicle due to rotation of the hub, e.g., at two or more hub rotation rates. The arm or track defines a travel path for radial movement of the vehicle. When hub rotation is halted, the vehicle slides inward on the track to a load position corresponding to a minimum vehicle radius. At increasing hub speeds, the vehicle slides outward to position the vehicle in any of a number of vehicle radii. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088593 | BALL NET OF BOX TYPE WITH RAISED FRONT TOP - A ball net of box type comprises a front loop, a rear loop, and first and second side loops. The enclosing net portion are for covering a top hole formed by top portions of the loops, two side holes formed by the side loops, and a rear hole formed by the rear loop, so as to enclose the box-type space from four sides. The vertical side straight portions of neighboring loops are hold together by fabric holder portions. The top curved portion of the front loop protrudes above the top straight portions of the other loops, such that a front opening defined by the front loop provides a receiving area larger than the other holes defined by the other loops especially in a upper portion of the receiving area. The front loop has a larger area than the other loops in a lower portion of the receiving area. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088594 | SINGLE LOOP NET WITH PEGS - A single loop net includes a loop member, triangular holders, side straight edge portions, two propping poles, two holding straps, a first opening, a catching net, net deploying straps, and a second opening. The triangular holders are for holding two neighboring straight portions. The side straight edge portions are fixed to one of the side straight portions. Each of the propping poles extends from two side straight portions of the loop member. Each of the holding straps extends from a lower portion of the loop member. The first opening is enclosed and defined by the triangular holders and the side straight edge portions. The catching net covers the first opening and configured to catch balls flying into the first opening from a frontal direction. The second opening is disposed in a bottom one of the side straight edge portions. The second opening is disposed so as to return balls. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088595 | Training Strap For Improving a Golfer's Golf Stroke - A training strap for improving a golfer's golf stroke is provided. The training strap includes a shoulder strap that attaches around the lead shoulder of the golfer with the opposite end attaching around the golfer's thumb on the same lead side of the body. Preferably, the training strap includes a strap length adjuster allowing the training strap to be fitted to the proper length. The golfer practices the stroke with the criterion being to keep the training strap taut. If the training strap stays taut, the user will develop a very fundamentally sound, repeatable stroke. When this is done the golfer is successfully utilizing the radius from the lead shoulder to hands to bottom out at the correct spot, thereby creating a good chipping, pitching or putting stroke. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088596 | PUTTING PRACTICE DEVICE - A putting practice device has a bottom support, side supports, a front plate, and a cover. The side supports are attached at opposed ends of the bottom support. Each side support has a top edge with a horizontally disposed sliding track. A front plate has a face that defines at least a portion of a desired travel path of a putter head. A cover has sliders that engage the sliding track of the side supports and the central support such that the top plate is slideably connected to each side support and to the central support. The cover has an extended portion that extends past the front plate and covers the at least a portion of the desired travel path. The position of the extended portion is adjustable by sliding the sliders along the sliding tracks. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088597 | Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts - Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a collet, a ferrule, and a club head having an interior chamber. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. Furthermore, the shaft may be bent or otherwise extend at an angle from the shaft adapter so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088598 | Golf Club - A golf club including a head, a removable assembly and a shaft is disclosed. The head has a body, a striking panel and a sleeve. The body is coupled with the striking panel. The sleeve is sandwiched between the body and the striking panel. The sleeve comprises a neck and an assembling portion. The neck protrudes from a combined structure of the body and the striking panel, and the assembling portion is sandwiched between and enclosed by the body and the striking panel. The neck has an assembling hole. The assembling portion has at least one engaging hole extending from a surface of the assembling portion to a circumferential wall of the assembling hole. At least one engaging medium is placed in the engaging hole. The removable assembly is disposed in the assembling hole and coupled with the engaging medium. The shaft has one end inserted into the removable assembly. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088599 | PUTTER HEAD - This invention provides a putter head comprising a head body and a face insert mounted on a face surface of the head body. A notched portion is provided in a rear surface of the face insert to extend upward from a lower end portion. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088600 | HARDENED GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head with a hardened striking face portion that improves durability and performance is disclosed. More specifically, the golf club head disclosed may have a martensitic striking face portion that may be at least about 1.3 times harder than the rear portion of the golf club head due to the martensitic crystalline structure of the striking face portion foamed by heating and quenching the striking face portion of the golf club head. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088601 | GOLF BALL WITH IMPROVED FLIGHT PERFORMANCE - A golf ball with aerodynamic coefficient magnitude and aerodynamic force angle, resulting in improved flight performance, such as increased carry and flight consistency regardless of ball orientation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having increased flight distance as defined by a set of aerodynamic requirements, at particular spin ratios and Reynolds Numbers. The invention is also directed toward golf balls having high spin decay rates during the first second of flight that yields improved flight performance and longer ball flight. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088602 | COMPOSITIONS OF ORGANIC ACID MODIFIED IONOMERS FILLED WITH SILICA - Disclosed is a composition comprising, or produced from, an organic acid-modified ionomer and silica filler having oil absorption greater than 100 g oil/100 g silica. Also disclosed are articles produced from the composition such as golf balls. | 2012-04-12 |
20120088603 | USE OF NUCLEATING AGENTS TO INCREASE THE FLEXURAL MODULUS OF IONOMERS - A golf ball composition having a copolymer with an acid content modified by a nucleating agent is described. The nucleating agent modifies the flexural modulus of the acid copolymer and is preferably selected from the group consisting of sodium succinate, sodium glutarate, sodium caproate, sodium 4-methylvalerate, aluminum phenyl acetate, sodium cinnamate, and combinations thereof. | 2012-04-12 |