28th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110171835 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SILICON OXIDE FILM - A method of forming a silicon oxide film on silicon exposed on a surface of a workpiece includes mounting the workpiece on a mounting table in a processing chamber; generating plasma of a process gas containing oxygen by supplying the process gas into the processing chamber; applying a bias to the workpiece by supplying high-frequency power to the mounting table; and forming the silicon oxide film by applying the plasma to the biased workpiece and oxidizing the silicon. A ratio of oxygen in the process gas is set to be in the range of 0.1% to 10%. A pressure in the processing chamber is set to be in the range of 1.3 Pa to 266.6 Pa upon forming the silicon oxide film. An output of the high-frequency power is set to be in the range of 0.14 W/cm | 2011-07-14 |
20110171836 | METHODS FOR FORMING A RUTHENIUM-BASED FILM ON A SUBSTRATE - Methods for forming a film on a substrate in a semiconductor manufacturing process. A reaction chamber a substrate in the chamber are provided. A ruthenium based precursor, which includes ruthenium tetroxide dissolved in a mixture of at least two non-flammable fluorinated solvents, is provided and a ruthenium containing film is produced on the substrate. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171837 | MAGNETIC CABLE CONNECTOR SYSTEMS - Cable assemblies and connector systems that include magnetic elements are disclosed. The cable assemblies may include first and second cables. A first plurality of magnetic elements may be arranged around the first cable proximate a first end, while a second plurality of magnetic elements may be arranged around the second cable proximate a second end. Magnetic forces between respective ones of the first and second pluralities of magnetic elements may tend to retain the respective first and second ends of the first and second cables proximate one another. The connector systems may include mating retainers, each of which may include a plurality of magnetic elements. Magnetic forces between respective ones of the pluralities of magnetic elements may tend to retain the mating retainers proximate one another. In some examples, the mating retainers may include guiding elements, which may be configured to orient the mating retainers. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171838 | SEGMENTED CONTACTOR - A method of fabricating a large area, multi-element contactor. A segmented contactor is provided for testing semiconductor devices on a wafer that comprises a plurality of contactor units mounted to a substrate. The contactor units are formed, tested, and assembled to a backing substrate. The contactor units may include leads extending laterally for connection to an external instrument such as a burn-in board. The contactor units include conductive areas such as pads that are placed into contact with conductive terminals on devices under test. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171839 | CONTACT TERMINAL FOR TEST SOCKET - An electrical connector contact comprises an upper and lower contact pins and a spring device disposed between the upper and lower contact pins. The upper contact pin includes a main portion, two pair of stopping portions respectively projecting from two sides of the main portion, and two guiding slots each formed between two stopping portions located at a same side of the main portion. The lower contact pin has a pair of elastic arms directly made from lacerating and bending a metallic plate and received in the guiding slots, a pair of clamping portions clamping the main portion, and two hooks abutting against the stopping portions to prevent the upper and lower contact pins separating from each other. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171840 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE SOCKET - A contact terminal ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171841 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SOCKET - To provide an electronic device socket able to shorten conductive paths between terminals of an electronic device and contacts of a circuit board. An electronic device socket ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171842 | Plug Module - A system can include a receiver to receive a plug module. The plug module can include multiple apertures located substantially the same distance from an axis of rotation of the plug module. A connector can extend from the receiver to connect to a contact in one of the multiple apertures of the plug module. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171843 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM, AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME AND A METHOD FOR UNMATING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for unmating an electrical connector assembly wherein the movement for unmating the first and second connectors is temporarily blocked after interlocking contacts are disconnected and before the power contacts are disconnected. The invention also relates to a connector system and a connector assembly offering such functions. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171844 | CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to a connector, including a case, a terminal and a pressing member. The terminal is provided with a fixed arm fixed to the case and a movable arm juxtaposed so as to extend in the same direction. One end of the movable arm has a press portion, and another end has a portion to be pressed. The pressing member has a rotating shaft, and a pressure bearing portion able to press the portion to be pressed is directionally formed thereon. Because the pressure bearing portion able to press the portion to be pressed is directionally formed on the rotating shaft of the pressing member and able to bear pressure on the portion to be pressed of the terminal, thus the present invention effectively prevents the pressing member from breaking off or damage resulting when the pressing member is subjected to an inappropriate reverse direction operation. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171845 | LOCKING CORD CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A locking cord connector assembly may include a male housing and a female housing. The male housing defines a male interior chamber configured to house one of a plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The male housing includes male threads outwardly extending from an outer surface, and at least one tab. The female housing defines a female interior chamber configured to house the other of the plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The female housing includes female threads inwardly extending from an interior surface. The at least one tab cooperates with a portion of the female housing to provide a ratcheting mechanism configured to maintain a secure connection between the male and female housings. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171846 | Circuit Card Latching Arm Arresting Apparatus - A circuit card is retained in a socket by a pair of movable arms engaging opposite sides of the card and securing the card in the socket. An arresting member is engaged with a portion of the card and engaged with the opposite sides and each of the movable arms, whereby the movable arms are maintained in engagement with the opposite sides of the card. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171847 | CARD EDGE CONNECTOR WITH FLOATING PAD - A card edge connector includes an elongated housing defining a mating cavity extending along a longitudinal direction and a pair of arms disposed at opposite ends of the mating cavity and a supporting portion unitarily extending forward from the housing. A plurality of contacts are divided into an upper row and a lower row and respectively secured on opposite sides of the mating cavity. Metallic devices comprise a pair of retaining members respectively attached to the arms and a pair of soldering pads respectively assembled onto the supporting portions along a front-to-rear direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Each supporting portion defines a receiving slot running through a front face of the supporting portion and extending along the front-to-rear direction for receiving said soldering pad under condition that the soldering pad could floatably move within the receiving slot. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171848 | LINEARLY ACTUATED CONNECTOR MATING INTERFACE - A connector assembly includes a housing, a connector interface, and an actuator. The housing extends from a front end to a back end and includes an elongated channel extending through the housing along an actuation axis disposed between the front and back ends. The connector interface is joined with the front end of the housing and is configured to be electrically joined with a circuit board when the connector interface is moved away from the front end and mates with the circuit board. The actuator is disposed within the channel of the housing and includes a ramp angled toward the front end of the housing. The connector interface mates with the circuit board by moving the actuator along the actuation axis to engage the ramp with the connector interface and move the connector interface toward the circuit board. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171849 | DEVICE FOR SECURE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - The invention relates to an electrical connection device formed of an active base ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171850 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING - A connector assembly is provided with a housing having an inlet for receiving an electrical harness, and an outlet for engaging a vehicle receptacle for facilitating electrical charging of a vehicle. The housing includes a plurality of transverse support ribs, a fulcrum and a series of guides. The housing is configured for supporting a distributed load. A latching mechanism, including a lever, linkage and trigger, is externally connected to the housing for selectively attaching the housing to the vehicle receptacle. The lever is pivotally connected to the fulcrum. The linkage is coupled to the lever for pivoting the lever. The trigger is mounted for translation and includes a series of apertures each sized for receiving one of the guides. The trigger actuates the linkage. A shell is disposed over the housing for retaining the latching mechanism to allow repair and/or replacement without exposing electronic components enclosed in the housing. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171851 | FLAT CIRCUIT BODY | 2011-07-14 |
20110171852 | MODULAR COVER FOR CABLE CONNECTORS AND ACCESSORIES - A cable connector cover for use with modular cable protectors includes a bottom recess for housing cables and cable connectors. The cable protector cover also has a number of openings to provide access into the bottom recess. These openings are adjacent to the connectors and are aligned with the channels of the cable protectors to allow cables to run from the cable protectors into the recess. The upper portion of the cable connector cover can extend upward to a sufficient height to provide a visual indicator to passersby. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171853 | PROTECTED COAXIAL CABLE - A guarded coaxial cable assembly includes a micro-coaxial cable and an adjacent structure for protecting the micro-coaxial cable. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171854 | CONNECTOR - A connector which has a high level of contact stability. An operation member is formed by blanking and bending a metal plate. First and second linking portions that are disposed in a manner opposed to each other to connect a pair of operation portions are in an arrangement in which the first and second linking portions sandwich a pair of operation portions when the operation member is in a developed state. When the operation member is in a completed state, the first and second linking portions connecting the are bent at right angles with respect to the pair of operation portions, respectively. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171855 | SHIELD CONNECTOR - A shield connector is provided with terminal fittings ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171856 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A CAVITY SEALING PLUG - A connector assembly includes an outer housing, an electromagnetic shield, and a plug. The outer housing includes an interior chamber and an opening. The electromagnetic shield is disposed within the outer housing and includes a conductive body having an interior compartment with an aperture. The plug is disposed in the opening of the outer housing and is engaged with the shield around the aperture of the shield. The plug seals the opening in the outer housing and the aperture in the shield to prevent ingress of contaminants into the interior chamber of the outer housing. The plug also restricts emission of electromagnetic interference from the interior compartment of the shield. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171857 | Torsionally-Induced Contact-Force Conductors for Electrical Connector Systems - An electrical connector. An electrical connector comprising a connector body having a first channel and a first conductive element extending through the first channel in a first tip section. The first tip section having a first moment arm that, when forced in contact with a first conductive surface, twists the first conductive element to produce a torsion force. The torsion force holds the first tip section in contact with the first conductive surface. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171858 | MOUNTING FEATURE FOR THE CONTACT ARRAY OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A contact sub-assembly is provided for an electrical connector. The contact sub-assembly includes a base having a mounting opening, and an array of mating contacts. Each mating contact includes a mating interface. A support block extends a length along a central longitudinal axis. Openings extend through the support block. The openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the support block. The mating contacts extend through corresponding openings. A mounting post extends outwardly from the support block in a direction that is non-parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the support block. The mounting post is received within the mounting opening of the base. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171859 | Connector Constructions for Electronic Applications - An electronic wiping torsional connector for use in connecting to mating contacts on an insulating base. The connector includes a plurality of contacts | 2011-07-14 |
20110171860 | EARPHONE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An earphone assembly includes a plug, a switch element; and a USB connector. The USB connector is rotatably assembled to the switch element and electronically connects the plug. The invention further discloses an electronic device including an earphone assembly and a plug seat. The earphone assembly includes a plug, a switch element, and a USB connector. The USB connector is rotatably assembled to the switch element and electronically connects the plug. The plug seat is assembled in the electronic device for receiving the plug. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171861 | SURFBOARD TETHER ANKLE RETAINER - A retainer strap of flexible material, preferably cloth of elastic or non-elastic material, has a pair of loops at least one of which acts as a stirrup-like structure around the foot of the user, the retainer strap fitting around a surfboard tether ankle strap in order to fix the surfboard ankle strap in a direction extending from the foot of the user which direction is preferred by the user. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171862 | PIVOTING FIN WITH SECUREMENT - A pivoting fin used to control the movement of a surfboard. The pivoting fin is provided with a rotatable hinge allowing the fin to rotate in the “roll” axis of the surfboard. The rotatable hinge is inserted into base position which in turn is secured to the underside of the surfboard. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171863 | Nonwovens bonded with acrylamide/N-alkylolacrylamide crosslinking mixture with C2-C10 alkylol - An aqueous dispersion includes a self-crosslinking alkylolacrylamide containing interpolymer, the interpolymer being prepared in an emulsion polymerization medium by way of interpolymerizing in the medium: (a) acrylamide monomer; (b) N—C | 2011-07-14 |
20110171864 | Protective laminates - Protective laminates are provided that include (a) a layer that is breathable and highly impermeable to chemicals to a degree that is subject to reduction upon flexing of the highly impermeable layer alone; and (b) a breathable non-textile layer attached to the highly impermeable layer, the non-textile layer mitigating the reduction in the impermeability of the highly impermeable layer if the laminate is flexed. The laminates may, for example, be attached to textiles and used in protective fabrics. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171865 | CELLULOSE FIBER AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention concerns a cellulose fiber of the genus Lyocell which is treated with a cross-linking agent, with the cross-linking agent inducing a protection from fibrillation on the fiber and exhibiting the following properties:
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20110171866 | Fire Resistant Coating and Method - A fire resistant coating system comprises an adhesive substrate coating material, a support structure including curvilinear fibers having randomly oriented loops and curls to provide reinforcement for a fire resistant coating, and a fire resistant coating. A method for installing such a material includes an adhesive application step, a support structure application step, and a coating application step. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171867 | REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present patent discloses a kind of laminated composite material, wherein it comprises at least a layer of elastomer and a layer of textile of aromatic polyamide fiber, and the surface of said textile of aromatic polyamide fiber is processed by silane. It also discloses the preparation method of said laminated composite material as well as its application in making the windshield connecting rail cars as well as the application in making rubber pipeline. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171868 | MULTILAYER COMPOSITE FIBER - The present invention has an object of providing a novel multilayer composite fiber using polyacetal mainly derived from methanol, which is a petroleum-independent raw material, and having a low environmental load, and also providing a nonwoven fabric obtained by thermally bonding such fibers. According to the present invention, a multilayer composite fiber comprising a resin containing polylactic acid as a main component and a resin containing polyacetal as a main component, in which the components both form continuous layers in an axial direction of the fiber, and also a nonwoven fabric obtained by thermally bonding such fibers, can be provided. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171869 | IMPACT-RESISTANT LAMINATED ARTICLE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND IMPACT-RESISTANT MATERIAL - Provided is a laminated article excellent in impact resistance, and capable of suppressing scattering of a material even when subjected to an impact. The laminated article comprises a layer of a hard composite material comprising at least a hard reinforcing fiber and a thermosetting polymer used as matrix thereof; and a layer of a soft composite material comprising at least a soft reinforcing fiber and a polymer used as matrix thereof, the soft composite layer being laminated to the hard composite layer so as to be unified with each other. The soft reinforcing fiber comprises at least a thermotropic LCP fiber, and the soft composite material comprises a fabric made of the soft reinforcing fiber. The thermotropic LCP fiber may be a multifilament yarn having a single fiber fineness of about 1 to 15 dtex and a total fineness of about 100 to 3,000 dtex. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171870 | SPARK PLUG MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SPARK PLUG MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a spark plug. A bending apparatus includes a bending unit having a preliminary bending unit and a main bending unit, and a gap adjusting unit. The main bending unit including pressing unit for pressing a distal end of a ground electrode toward a center electrode, and a gap adjusting unit configured to adjust a relative height position of the distal end of the ground electrode relative to a distal end of the center electrode in an axis line direction. The gap adjusting unit includes a gap adjusting unit for relatively moving the distal end of the ground electrode relative to the center electrode in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis line direction, and a restricting unit for restricting relative movement of the distal end of the ground electrode relative to the center electrode in the axis direction. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171871 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL - A method for producing a plasma display panel includes: (i) providing a front panel and a rear panel, the front panel being a panel wherein an electrode A, a dielectric layer A and a protective layer are formed on a substrate A, and the rear panel being a panel wherein an electrode B, a dielectric layer B, a barrier rib and a phosphor layer are formed on a substrate B; (ii) supplying a glass frit material onto a peripheral region of the substrate A or B to form a glass frit sealing member; (iii) opposing the front and rear panels with each other such that the glass frit sealing member is interposed therebetween; and (iv) heating the opposed front and rear panels to reach a softening point of the glass frit sealing member or a higher temperature than the softening point, while supplying a cleaning gas into a space formed between the opposed front and rear panels. Prior to the heating of step (iv), a gas is introduced into a space formed between the opposed front and rear panels, or a gas is exhausted from a space formed between the opposed front and rear panels. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171872 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EXTERNAL ELECTRODE FLUORESCENT LAMP - An external electrode fluorescent lamp includes a glass tube made of soft glass, and external electrodes affixed to outer surfaces of both ends of the glass tube. The fluorescent lamp further includes a joining material applied between at least the glass tube and the external electrodes for affixing the external electrodes, which are made up of a material having a thermal expansion coefficient that is larger than that of the glass tube. According to the manufacturing method of the fluorescent lamp, first, the external electrodes are attached to the outer surface of each end of the glass tube, the external electrodes are then immersed in fused solder, and finally, the glass tube is cooled to room temperature. In this manner, the external electrodes are affixed to the outer surface of the glass tube via soldering. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171873 | ENTERTAINING NOSE CLASP APPARATUS - An entertaining nose clasp apparatus is described that includes a nose clasp, an extension and an entertainment device. The nose clasp includes two components and a mechanism for the adjustment of the components. The components connect to the nose of a wearer. The extension includes a first side an opposing second side and side edges. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171874 | INFLATABLE DEVICE WITH LAYERED ORNAMENTATION - According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide an ornamented inflatable device comprising a first layer of material and a second layer of material having an inflatable chamber therebetween, at least a portion of the first layer being transparent, a first decorative ornamentation applied to the transparent portion of the first layer, and a second decorative ornamentation applied to the second layer on the side of the second layer that faces the transparent portion of the first layer, wherein said first decorative ornamentation and said second decorative ornamentation share a common theme, and when viewed simultaneously by one looking through the transparent portion of the first layer into the inflated chamber, cooperate to form a three-dimensional depiction relating to that common theme. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171875 | Balloon - An inflatable balloon comprises a plurality of distinctly shaped inflatable chambers, one or more fluid passageways allowing fluid to flow through said passageways between adjacent chambers and at least one inlet for filling said balloon with fluid, wherein said chambers are integrally formed and at least one chamber is shaped, when inflated, in a form selected from the group comprising: letters and numbers. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171876 | Toy top - A novel toy top capable of changing the operation mode in the course of spinning without replacing a component member constituting the toy top and having a simple structure and a low cost is provided. A toy top to be spun on a playing board with a playing surface curved in a concave mirror shape includes a shaft portion adapted to contact the playing surface, wherein the shaft portion has a circumferential surface provided with a friction portion that exhibits a coefficient of friction larger than the shaft portion at the time of contacting the playing surface, and the shaft portion has a tip protruding lower than the friction portion. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171877 | Modular box turkey call - A game call having a box piece and a striker piece that contacts and vibrates an exposed edge of at least one box wall to produce sound. The box includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side and end walls that circumscribe an open-sided sound chamber. An appendage or striker pivot post projects from the box and supports a resilient assembly to bias the striker to the pivot post. The striker includes a slotted keyway having an aperture, a channel way and an adjoining recess that supports the pivotal movement of the striker. Striker pieces constructed to various shapes and from a variety of materials and having one or more keyways or deformable retainer assemblies are shown that can be interchanged with the box piece to produce a variety of different sounds. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171878 | RACING TOY - A racing toy including: a running body including, a driving mechanism for automatic running, and a running control section to enhance running ability of the running body and to reduce running ability of a competing running body; a signal storing section to store a plurality of running control signals regarding the running ability of the running body; and a selection control section to randomly select a running control signal from among the running control signals stored in the signal storing section, wherein the running control section enhances the running ability of the running body and/or reduces the running ability of the competing running body according to the running control signal selected by the selection control section. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171879 | RACING TOY - A racing toy including: at least one first running body; and at least one second running body which competes with the first running body for speed, wherein the first running body includes: a driving mechanism for automatic running; and a first obstructing signal transmitting section to transmit an obstructing signal at least forward and/or backward by radio, the obstructing signal which obstructs the running of the second running body, and the second running body includes: a driving mechanism for automatic running; an obstructing signal receiving section to receive the obstructing signal; and an obstruction control section to control an obstructing operation of the driving mechanism of the second running body according to the obstructing signal received at the obstructing signal receiving section. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171880 | A Strapless, Backless, Seamless One Piece Bra without Waterproofing And Manufacturing Method Thereof - Disclosed is a strapless backless seamless adhesive brassiere without waterproofing and a manufacturing method thereof, in which an inner layer, an intermediate layer and an outer layer are sequentially laminated, adhered together using an adhesive agent, heat-pressed in a one-piece form, and then cut in a shape of brassiere cups and an adhesive region using ultrasonic waves, after which adhesiveness is applied only to the adhesive region of the brassiere other than brassiere cups to attach the brassiere to the skin of a wearer, wherein the adhesive layer uniformly infiltrates to a depth of about ½ of the thickness of the intermediate layer through the inner layer and is securely fixed using a solidification process through rapid cooling or high-temperature treatment. A dam is formed at an edge of the adhesive layer so that the adhesive layer is neither shoved nor squashed by external force, or an adhesive surface requiring adhesiveness is provided in a discontinuous form including a net or lattice form so as to ensure air permeability. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171881 | METHOD FOR JOINING FABRIC PANELS AND MANUFACTURING BRASSIERES - A method of manufacturing a breast cup of a brassiere may include the steps of providing a pad including a first edge portion and a second edge portion, providing a fabric cover including a third edge portion and a fourth edge portion, superimposing the first and third edge portions, connecting the superimposed first and third edge portions together, superimposing the second and fourth edge portions, connecting the superimposed second and fourth edge portions together, ultrasonically cutting and fusing the connected first and third edge portions to form a first line of fusion joining the pad and the fabric cover, ultrasonically cutting and fusing the connected second and fourth edge portions to form a second line of fusion joining the pad and the fabric cover, and turning the joined pad and fabric cover inside out along the first and second lines of fusion to form seamless edges. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171882 | CHEMICAL-MECHANICAL POLISHING APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor device. The apparatus includes: a spin chuck for supporting and rotating a semiconductor wafer; a polisher comprising a polishing pad for planarizing a surface of the semiconductor wafer, the polisher moving along the surface of the semiconductor wafer by a polishing arm; and a polisher supporting device for supporting the polisher and maintaining the polisher in a horizontal state, while polishing an edge part of the surface of the semiconductor wafer, in order to improve polishing uniformity of a center part and the edge part of the semiconductor wafer. Accordingly, polishing uniformity of the center part and edge part of the semiconductor wafer may be improved, and a height of the polisher supporting device may be optimized according to a polishing degree. Also, the polisher may be easily supported, wear and tear of the support head may be minimized, and the support head may function as a conditioner. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171883 | CMP pad with local area transparency - A CMP polishing pad comprising (a) a polishing layer having a polishing surface and a back surface opposite said polishing surface; said polishing layer having at least one cured opaque thermoset polyurethane region and at least one aperture region; said at least one cured opaque thermoset region has a porosity from about 10% to about 55% by volume; said at least one aperture region having (1) a top opening positioned below the polishing surface, (2) a bottom opening that is co-planar with said back surface and (3) straight line vertical sidewalls extending from said aperture top opening to said aperture bottom opening; said at least one aperture region filled with a cured plug of thermoset polyurethane local area transparency material that has a light transmission of less than 80% at a wavelength from 700 to 710 nanometers and is chemically bonded directly to a thermoset polyurethane opaque area;
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20110171884 | DEVICE FOR SHARPENING A TWIST DRILL POINT AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A device for sharpening a twist drill pointby means of a rotating grindstone ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171885 | METHOD FOR SHAPE MODIFICATION OF POLISHING PAD - A polishing pad shape measured by a polishing pad shape measuring apparatus is modified into a target shape of a polishing pad by using a dressing tool so that a wafer has a desired surface shape. The invention is a method for shape modification of a polishing pad | 2011-07-14 |
20110171886 | Wafer Polishing Apparatus - A wafer polishing apparatus is provided. The wafer polishing apparatus includes a first polishing roller disposed on a wafer, the first polishing roller extending in a direction in which the wafer extends and a second polishing roller disposed under the wafer, the second polishing roller extending in the direction in which the wafer extends. The wafer polishing apparatus uses the roller to polish the wafer. Thus, the wafer polishing apparatus may easily polish a wafer having a large area. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171887 | Power Tool - An electric power tool includes a housing, a brushless motor, an output shaft, and a motor driver circuit. The housing defines an axial direction. The brushless motor is accommodated in the housing and having a drive shaft. The output shaft extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the drive shaft. The motor driver circuit is accommodated in the housing for driving the brushless motor. The housing has a cylindrical shape and has a part functioning as a grip portion. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171888 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MACHINING A BEARING SEAT OR A BEARING JOURNAL SUPPORTED THEREIN - An apparatus for at least intermittent metal-cutting machining of a support face of a bearing seat ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171889 | DRYWALL SPONGE SANDER - A sanding device for use with an abrasive sponge includes a base, at least one retaining mechanism, and at least one engaging mechanism. The base has opposite supporting and working surfaces, the working surface being shaped and sized for receiving the abrasive sponge. Each retaining mechanism is mountable onto the base, and is configured for removably securing a first portion of the abrasive sponge against the working surface of the base. Each engaging mechanism is mountable onto the base, and is configured for projecting out from the working surface so as to penetrate a second portion of the abrasive sponge when resting against the working surface of the base, each engaging mechanism being further configured so as to draw the second portion of the abrasive sponge away from the first portion. Each engaging mechanism is operable between a first configuration, where it is disengaged from the abrasive sponge thereby allowing the abrasive sponge to be removed from the working surface of the base, and a second configuration, where it is penetrated within the second portion of the abrasive sponge and has drawn the second portion away from the first portion so as to securely maintain the abrasive sponge against the working surface of the base. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171890 | POLISHING PAD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE POLISHING PAD - A polishing pad is disclosed which is less likely to cause scratches, and has an excellent planarization performance and polishing stability. In one aspect, the invention provides a polishing pad comprising an ultrafine fiber-entangled body formed of ultrafine fibers having an average fineness of 0.01 to 0.8 dtex, and a polymeric elastomer. The polymeric elastomer has a glass transition temperature of −10° C. or below, storage moduli at 23° C. and 50° C. of 90 to 900 MPa, and a water absorption ratio, when saturated with water at 50° C., of 0.2 to 5 mass %. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171891 | SANDING IMPLEMENT - A sanding implement for filing nails or for general sanding purposes includes a readily compressible elongated body having contoured sides, with a sheet of sand paper bonded to at least one of a pair of planar surfaces defined between the sides, the sides of a substantial thickness to provide smooth side surfaces able to be comfortably gripped by a user during use. The body sides converge at either end to form rounded tips useful for sanding small confined surfaces | 2011-07-14 |
20110171892 | Sanding Block - A sanding block for sanding high and extended surfaces configured for use in combination with an attached pole. The sanding block is round in shape and is rotationally mounted on a pole mount that interfaces between the sanding block and the pole, which attaches to a rotatable hub of the pole mount. This allows the sanding block to rotate during use and the pole to be rotated to different angles in relation to the flat working surface of the sanding block. Adjacent surface marring is prevented by the rotation of the sanding block upon contact of a side edge with such an adjacent surface. Optionally the pole mount can be locked to prevent rotation if desired and a barrel can provide an interface between the pole and the pole mount. This barrel can be straight, angled, or adjustable for angle, in the different preferred embodiments. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171893 | Scraper Head, Device and Method for Cleaning the Neck of Poultry Carcasses - The invention relates to a scraper head for cleaning the neck of poultry carcasses. The invention also relates to a device for cleaning the neck of poultry carcasses provided with such a scraper head. Finally, the invention also relates to a method for cleaning the neck of poultry carcasses, wherein a scraper head is moved out of the chest cavity into the neck. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171894 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MEAT, PARTICULARLY FISH - The invention concerns an apparatus for processing meat, in particular fish, comprising a processing tool, an actuating unit associated with the processing tool for moving the processing tool out of a starting position into a processing position and vice versa, and a control device which is operatively connected to the processing tool or actuating unit for control of the processing tool, which is distinguished in that the actuating unit comprises a cylinder unit having two pressure cylinders which are arranged one behind the other and connected to each other, wherein the processing tool is arranged on one of the two pressure cylinders of the cylinder unit and the two pressure cylinders can be controlled independently of each other. Furthermore, the invention concerns a corresponding method. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171895 | ELEVATOR APPARATUS - An elevator apparatus includes an elevator car; an air blower including an air inlet and an air outlet; ducts each having one end individually connected to the elevator car, the air inlet and the air outlet; intake and exhaust air volume adjusting means having the other end of each of the ducts connected thereto, which adjusts an intake and exhaust volume of air in the elevator car by varying a volume of air that bypasses the car to flow from the air outlet to the air inlet of the air blower; and control means that controls the intake and exhaust air volume adjusting means, to adjust air pressure within the car to set air pressure. The elevator apparatus adjusts air pressure within the elevator car, even when there is a small differential pressure between the set air pressure within the car and an air pressure outside the car. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171896 | System And Method For Pumping Recirculation Air From An Aircraft Cabin | 2011-07-14 |
20110171897 | Vehicle Air Conditioner - A vehicle air conditioner provided with an airflow structure for an intake box, wherein, in an HVAC comprising, in an intake box, a control device for controlling the number of rotation, the control device is reliably cooled by airflow regardless of the ratio of mixing between internal air and external air. A vehicle air conditioner of center-concentrated type, wherein a control device ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171898 | Exhaust Hood - An exhaust hood having a first fan wheel sucking in and transporting away room air. A second fan wheel sucks in external air and is arranged axially displaced relative to the first fan wheel. Guide vanes are arranged externally about the first and second fan wheels. The guide vanes are embodied as a cavity and form venting passages. A first air flow exiting from the first fan wheel and a second air flow exiting from the second fan wheel are guided past each other, separate from each other, through the guide vanes and are directionally deflected by the guide vanes. Walls of the guide vanes form a surface for heat exchange between the first and second air flows. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171899 | AIRFLOW GUIDE - An airflow guide includes a main duct and a sub-duct. The main duct includes opposite first and second sidewalls, and a top surface connected between the first and second sidewalls. An opening is defined in the first sidewall. The sub-duct includes a rotating portion rotatably connected to the first sidewall. The rotating portion includes a side sheet capable of covering the opening, and a top sheet extending from the side piece into the main duct. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171900 | SATELLITE RADIO FILE BROADCAST METHOD - A method and system for distributing files to remote receiving units such as passenger vehicles. The method includes the steps of (a) creating a file broadcast schedule that identifies a plurality of files and that includes scheduling information indicating when the files will be transmitted, (b) sending the file broadcast schedule to a number of remote receiving units via wireless transmission, (c) analyzing the file broadcast schedule at one or more of the remote receiving units by identifying at least one specific file intended for receipt and storage at that receiving unit and by determining from the scheduling information a scheduled time at which the specific file is intended to be received, (d) monitoring a digital satellite transmission channel at the scheduled time for the specific file, and (e) upon receiving the specific file, storing it at the remote receiving unit. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171901 | MULTIPLE FEED ANTENNA AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An antenna and method of using the antenna is disclosed, that may include a feed assembly including a plurality of feed horns disposed at a plurality of different respective angles within the antenna; a detection system for tracking a movement of a satellite through a tracking range of the antenna; and a switch for transferring a communication path through a succession of the feed horns based on data obtained by the detection system. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171902 | RELAY DEVICE AND RELAY METHOD - A relay device that monitors and controls common public radio interface (CPRI) links that are links using CPRIs functioning as interfaces for connecting multiple relay devices included in a radio base station detects a disconnected CPRI link by monitoring, via the CPRI links, relay information containing communication data and control data. The relay device distributes a control content, such as a forced link disconnection that forcibly disconnect a CPRI link or no-transmission that stops the transmission of the communication data, with respect to each CPRI link in accordance with a connecting location of the CPRI link in which a link disconnection is detected. The relay device monitors and controls each CPRI link. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171903 | WIRELESS ADAPTER - The present embodiments relates to wireless adaptors. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method may include obtaining an adaptor-device identification that identifies both a wireless adaptor and a wired device coupled with the wireless adaptor; and communicating with a network device via a wireless network using the adaptor-device identification, the wired device being distinguishable from other wired devices using the adaptor-device identification. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171904 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A PERSON WEARING A BADGE AND LIKELY TO BE IN POTENTIALLY HIGH-RISK AREA - A method and system is provided for monitoring a person likely to be in a potentially high-risk area. The method is characterized in that it comprises a step of activating a radio frequency communication apparatus, referred to as a beacon; a step of broadcasting a signal carrying piece of information about a risk occurring in the potentially high-risk area and defines the type of risk and a level of seriousness thereof; a step of receiving a signal carrying the piece of risk information by a badge worn by the person; a step of transmitting by the badge, an identifier of the person to the beacon; a step for determining, by the badge, a piece of information disclosing the person at risk; and a step of transmitting the of disclosing information to a remote apparatus responsible for centralized risk management. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171905 | PROXIMITY BASED SELECTION OF AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR FAR FIELD COMMUNICATION - Devices and systems provide for proximity based selection of an implantable medical device for far field communication with an external device. By using a proximity communication that is limited to the IMD of interest during the selection process, the external device can eliminate those IMDs that are in range of far field communications but are able to receive the proximity communication. Thus, information may be shared via a proximity communication that is validated via a far field communication, or shared via a far field communication as a challenge and then validated via a proximity communication. The proximity communication may be used to initially limit the number of devices that respond to a discovery request and then subsequently used to select the intended implantable medical device as well as automatically select the appropriate therapy application corresponding to the selected IMD. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171906 | COMMUNICATION CELL FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, CHIP COMPRISING SAID COMMUNICATION CELL, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CHIP, AND TEST APPARATUS - An embodiment of communication cell for enabling data communication between an integrated circuit and an electronic unit distinct from the integrated circuit, comprising a contact pad unit, configured for capacitively coupling, in a first operating condition of said communication cell, to the electronic unit for receiving an input signal from said electronic unit, and for ohmically coupling, in a second operating condition of said communication cell, to the electronic unit for receiving the input signal; a receiver device, including signal-amplifying means, coupled between said contact pad unit and said integrated circuit, configured for receiving the input signal and generating an intermediate signal correlated to the input signal; signal-selection means receiving the intermediate signal, the input signal, and providing an output signal which is the intermediate signal during the first operating condition, and the input signal during the second operating condition; and an input stage, connectable between the integrated circuit and the output terminal of the signal-selection means, configured for receiving the output signal and providing the output signal to the integrated circuit. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171907 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE USING CONTACTLESS INTERFACE - A method and apparatus for contactless communication are discussed. According to an embodiment, the invention provides a mobile terminal comprising a contactless module configured to communicate contactlessly with an external device; and a controller configured to control the contactless module of the mobile terminal to detect a contactless module of the external device, to identify the external device based on information stored in or obtained through the contactless module of the external device, to authenticate a user of the external device based on the information and/or user input, to establish a communication channel between the mobile terminal and the external device based on the information, and to access data or execute an application through the established communication channel. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171908 | METHOD OF CONNECTION ESTABLISHMENT AND BLUETOOTH DEVICE - A connection establishing method for a slave Bluetooth device supporting a plurality of Bluetooth profiles, includes generating an indication value according to a selecting signal inputted to the Bluetooth device, the indication value indicating a Bluetooth profile to be used, deciding whether to modify a hardware address of the Bluetooth device according to the indication value and a state value that indicates a Bluetooth profile currently used, and establishing a connection with a master Bluetooth device according to the Bluetooth profile to be used indicated by the indication value. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171909 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTING SHORT RANGE WIRELESS NETWORK IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and an apparatus for automatically connecting a short range wireless network in a portable terminal. The method for automatically connecting a short range wireless network in the portable terminal includes, when registering to an Access Point (AP), storing location information of the AP. The method also includes obtaining location information of the terminal. The method further includes controlling an activation cycle of a communication module by comparing the location information of the terminal and the location information of the AP. The method still further includes, when the communication module is activated, searching for the AP. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171910 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECEIVER NULLING USING COHERENT TRANSMIT SIGNALS - A method and system are provided for canceling interference signals from a received signal. A ratio module receives as input a ratio of a filtered receiver output signal level and a filtered transmitter output signal level. A product module receives as inputs an output of the ratio module and a transmitter output. The product module calculates a product of the output of the ratio module and the transmitter output. An adjusted receiver signal module receives a difference calculated from the received signal level and the output of the product module. The method and system are suitable for use in a metal detection subsystem with a larger security system. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171911 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING INTERFERENCE CONTROL SIGNALING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for transmitting and receiving interference control signaling in the wireless communication system is provided by the present invention, wherein the transmitting method includes: a base station firstly selecting SPI values of a part of sub-bands in a sub-band set in which the frequency reuse factor is Reuse=n>1 according to SPI value selecting regulation of sub-bands, then forming interference control signaling, and finally transmitting the interference control signaling to all the terminals under the base station through a downlink channel. The SPI values of a part of sub-bands may be either SPI values of k | 2011-07-14 |
20110171912 | System and Method for Mobile Location By Proximity Detection - A system and method for determining the location of a mobile device in a communications network having one or more proximity sensors. A request to locate the mobile device may be received and at least one of the proximity sensors tasked to receive a signal transmission from the mobile device. One or more signal characteristics of the signal transmission from the mobile device may be measured by each tasked proximity sensor, and a location of the mobile device determined as a function of the measured characteristics. This may be accomplished by associating a fixed location with each tasked proximity sensor, and then determining the location of the mobile device as a function of one of the associated fixed locations. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171913 | Frequency Synthesizer - A frequency synthesizer comprises a tunable oscillator ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING LINK MARGIN - A method and apparatus for controlling a link margin are provided. The method includes: receiving, from a second device, a link margin frame including information about the link margin related to a communication link between a first device and the second device; and performing at least one operation selected from among a change in transmission power, a change in a modulation and coding scheme (MCS), beam forming, and a change of the communication link to another frequency band, based on the received link margin frame. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171915 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDING CSG IDENTITIES TO A WHITE LIST IN CONNECTED MODE - A method and apparatus are provided that allow a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to search and add one or more closed subscriber group (CSG) identities (IDs) in the WTRU white list while in connected mode. Such method and apparatus include but are not limited to WTRU autonomous search or a manual search, WTRU initiated procedures, or network initiated procedures. Additionally, methods that allow the network and/or the non-access stratum (NAS) to add CSG IDs are also described. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171916 | Auto Detecting and Auto Switching Antennas in a Mutli-Antenna FM Transmit/Receive System - Methods and systems for auto detecting and auto switching antennas in a multi-antenna FM transmit/receive system are disclosed and may include electronically detecting when an external antenna may be coupled to an external port of the wireless device and utilizing the external antenna for transmitting and/or receiving FM signals. The decoupling of an external antenna from an external port may be detected, which may cause the FM radio transmitter/receiver to be configured to transmit and/or receive FM signals utilizing antennas internal to the wireless device. One or more test signals, which may include AC signals, may be generated within the chip for detecting whether an external antenna may be coupled to an external port. A reflected signal from an external port may be measured and compared to a prestored value corresponding to a reflection due to an open circuit at the one or more external ports of the wireless device. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171917 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING VARIABLE-FREQUENCY IF CONVERSION IN A MULTIMODE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A system and method providing variable-frequency IF conversion in a multimode communication device. Various aspects of the present invention provide a multimode communication device comprising at least one RF signal receiver adapted to receive at least a first RF signal corresponding to a first communication protocol and a second RF signal corresponding to a second communication protocol. A controllable frequency source may, for example, be adapted to output a mixing signal characterized by one of a plurality of selectable frequencies. Such selectable frequencies may, for example, comprise a first frequency corresponding to the first communication protocol and a second frequency corresponding to the second communication protocol. A mixer may, for example, receive a received RF signal from the RF signal receiver, receive a mixing signal from the controllable frequency source, and convert the received RF signal to an IF signal utilizing the received mixing signal. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171918 | MEMS BASED MULTIBAND RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE - A system to receive using MEMS elements is provided. The system includes means for receiving a broadband signal; means for selecting a superband of frequencies from the received broadband signal; means for selecting bands within the superband of frequencies, wherein the bands each have a center frequency that is offset from the other center frequencies; means for steering output from the means for selecting bands; and means for receiving the output from the means for steering output | 2011-07-14 |
20110171919 | SIGNAL TUNING WITH VARIABLE INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY FOR IMAGE REJECTION AND METHODS - In a method and apparatus for operating a super-heterodyne receiver, a tuning circuit has a local oscillator for frequency shifting a desired channel to a selected frequency and a controller for controlling the local oscillator. The controller determines for each of a number of identified channels, whether an image signal is present at frequencies in the spectrum that when tuned to a first selected frequency interfere, and is operable to select a modified selected frequency at which interference between the image signal and the identified channel is reduced. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171920 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE AT THE FRONT-END OF A COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVING DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention may provide for reducing interference in the front-end of a communications receiver. The cancellation circuitry may be utilized in conjunction with a preliminary rejection filter for improved rejection of out-of-band interference from other radio services or circuitry. The cancellation circuit may be placed in parallel with the preliminary rejection filter and may enhance suppression at the interference frequency by matching the gain and phase of the preliminary rejection filter prior to subtracting the matched signal from the preliminary rejection filter output. The cancellation circuit need not necessary know beforehand the characteristics of the preliminary rejection filter, the interference source, or the coupling mechanism, as it may adapt to unknown or varying interferers by adapting the matching gain and phase values based on the output of the preliminary rejection filter at tap points occurring both before and after application of the cancellation signal. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171921 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING ACOUSTIC INCIDENT SIGNAL - A method of removing a signal from among received signals, the method including: filtering the received signals; detecting a time band of the filtered received signals where an energy value of the filtered received signals exceeds a reference energy value; and applying a gain value to one or more received signals, from among the received signals, in the detected time band. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171922 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE AT THE FRONT-END OF A COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVING DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention may provide for reducing interference in the front-end of a communications receiver. The cancellation circuitry may be utilized in conjunction with a preliminary rejection filter for improved rejection of out-of-band interference from other radio services or circuitry. The cancellation circuit may be placed in parallel with the preliminary rejection filter and may enhance suppression at the interference frequency by matching the gain and phase of the preliminary rejection filter prior to subtracting the matched signal from the preliminary rejection filter output. The cancellation circuit need not necessary know beforehand the characteristics of the preliminary rejection filter, the interference source, or the coupling mechanism, as it may adapt to unknown or varying interferers by adapting the matching gain and phase values based on the output of the preliminary rejection filter at tap points occurring both before and after application of the cancellation signal. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171923 | Designation Of Cellular Broadcast Message Identifiers For The Commercial Mobile Alert System - A Commercial Mobile Alert Message System (CMAS) message comprises a message identifier indicative of the type of alert message in the CMAS message. The identifier is used by a mobile device configured to receive and process CMAS messages to determine if the message alert is to be rendered via the mobile device. The identifier also can be used to place the mobile device in a power conservation state. In an example configuration, the mobile device interprets the message identifier to determine if a subscriber wants the message rendered. If the subscriber wants the message rendered, the mobile device processes and renders the message appropriately. If the subscriber does not want the message rendered, the message is ignored and optionally, the mobile device is placed in a power conservation mode. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171924 | Selective Support and Establishment of Emergency Services in Home Cells - A UE including one or more processors configured to cause the UE to reselect to a macro cell responsive to the UE placing an emergency call when the UE is in a femtocell, or when the UE is camped on a femtocell. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171925 | System and Method for Supporting Emergency Services in Home Cells - A user equipment (UE) including one or more processors configured to cause the UE to prepare to reselect to a macro cell responsive to the UE placing an emergency call in a femtocell, wherein preparing to reselect is performed in addition to the emergency call. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171926 | Emergency Services in Home Cells System and Method - A user equipment (UE) including one or more processors configured to receive an emergency calls supported indicator (ECSI). | 2011-07-14 |
20110171927 | Methods And Apparatus For Use In Processing Disconnected Emergency Calls And Other Communications Involving Mobile Communication Devices And The Remote Monitoring Thereof - Techniques in a mobile communication device configured to operate using a wireless communication network are described. The mobile device operates to establish an emergency call with a public safety answering point entity, and subsequently monitors to receive an incoming call message which indicates whether the incoming call message is for emergency call back. If data indications in the data fields indicate that the incoming call message is for emergency call back, then the mobile device causes the emergency call back to be answered automatically. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171928 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION METHOD AND A NODE - A network controller node is configured to transmit an emergency message to a mobile station within a cell of an access point connected to the network controller node within a telecommunications network. The network controller node receives information of the mobile station and determines a location of the mobile station based on the received information. In addition, the network controller node receives an emergency notification comprising an indicator indicating an affected area and determines that the mobile station is within the indicated affected area based on the determined location. The network controller node then transmits the emergency message via the access point to the mobile station in the cell. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171929 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BASE STATION, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A wireless communication base station ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171930 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and system for supporting an energy saving function in a communication system are provided. An evolved Node B (eNB) Element Management System (EMS) receives usage statistical data from an eNB and compares the usage statistical data with a threshold value. The eNB EMS determines whether to turn on or off power sources of Power Amplifier (PA) units connected to antennas corresponding to sectors included in a serving cell of the eNB according to the compared result, and transmits, to the eNB, a command message directing the eNB to turn on or off power sources of corresponding PA units according to the determined result. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171931 | Method and Apparatus for Supplying Billing Information a Communication Device - According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method, in a billing system, of supplying information to a communication device, comprising, in response to receiving a request, over a first network, to authorize a communication with the communication device: obtaining information relevant to the communication; and providing the obtained information to the communication device via a second network. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171932 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING DATA TO MOBILE DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention are concerned with a method and a system for distributing mobile applications, in particular to aspects of receiving, processing and displaying advertisements on mobile terminals. In one aspect, embodiments provide a software component for controlling movement for an advertisement image on a mobile terminal, the mobile terminal comprising a display area and a processor, the software component comprising processable instructions defining movement of the advertisement image relative to the display area, wherein the instructions are wirelessly transmissible to the mobile terminal and the processor is arranged to process said instructions in order to more the advertisement image. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171933 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SETTING USER-SIDE WHITE LIST AND PAGING USER EQUIPMENT - The present invention discloses methods and devices for setting user-side white list and paging UE, and relates to the field of communication. To solve the problem that the user-side white list is inconsistent with the network-side white list, the method for setting a user-side white list includes: Acquiring and storing information of CSG to be deleted from a user-side white list; receiving a second NAS message originated from a UE; and sending the UE a response message of the second NAS message, so that the UE deletes CSG specified by the information of the CSG. from the user-side white list. To solve the problem that the MME may fail to pages the UE through the network-side white list when the user-side white list is inconsistent with the network-side white list, the method for paging UE includes: acquiring and storing information of CSG to be deleted from a user-side white list; and sending a UE paging message to CSG specified by the information of the CSG. The embodiments of the present invention can be applied to a mobile network accessed through an HeNB. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171934 | METHOD OF PROVIDING COMMUNICATION FUNCTION FOR COMMUNICATION GROUP, AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND PRESENCE SERVER FOR THE SAME - A method for providing communication functions for frequent contacts, and a mobile communication terminal and a presence server for the same are disclosed. The mobile communication terminal includes: a storage for storing a communication program for registering frequent contacts; a display for outputting the communication program; a key input unit for receiving an input of a key or a command; and a controller for executing the communication program to display icons of members registered with the frequent contacts, output a list of contact function icons for a selected member in the frequent contacts, and perform the contact function corresponding to a contact function selection from an updated list of the contact function icons with respect to a selected member, wherein the updated list includes an added or changed contact function that is made in a contact function edit mode. | 2011-07-14 |