48th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120302114 | Emergency Drive Unit for Water Vessel - A collapsible and disconnectible for storage yet extending for use emergency motor drive unit for a boat. A motor is secured to a hollow drive-shaft pipe segment. Another pipe segment is attached to the end of that pipe segment and has a propeller at its end. A drive shaft of the motor is coupled to the propeller by flexible tubing passing through the hollow bores of the pipe segments. A third, and possibly fourth and fifth, pipe segment(s) is(are) provided between the other two segments to extend the length of the overall device. At least one pipe segment has a vertical support post which allows the device to be selectively held in the receptacle of an anchor light receptacle, when needed. A clamp block and ball swivel allow for rotational, lengthwise, and angular movement of the pipe segments to adjust the motor and the propeller to maximize efficiency of use. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302115 | Offshore Antenna Tower and Instrument Array with Tension Member - A system for acquiring data in an offshore environment comprises an elongate composite tension member having a longitudinal axis, an upper end, and a lower end. In addition, the system comprises a buoyancy module coupled to the upper end of the composite tension member and configured to apply a tensile load to the tension member. Further, the system comprises a base coupled to the lower end of the composite tension member. The base is configured to secure the tension member to the sea floor. Still further, the system comprises a plurality of composite stringers coupled to the buoyant module and disposed about the tension member. Moreover, the system comprises a plurality of instrumentation systems configured to measure environmental or geological data. The instrumentation systems are coupled to the stringers. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302116 | Buoyant Apparatus for Use on a Wearer's Foot - A buoyant apparatus for use on a wearer's foot having an outer frame including a foot insert and a plurality of fins. The outer frame is substantially oval having a bow end, center, and stern end such that the outer frame is widest at the center and narrowest at the bow and stern ends. A rudder extends outwardly horizontally from the stern end. The outer frame has a bottom surface having a plurality of fins extending downwardly therefrom. A center fin is centrally positioned along the bottom surface of the outer frame from the bow end to the stern end. The center fin has a centrally positioned substantially circular hole having a valve. A plurality of stabilizing fins are positioned around the center fin. A foot insert is integrally coupled to the outer frame at the center for accepting the wearer's foot therein. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302117 | RIGIDIZATION OF POROUS PREFORM PRIOR TO DENSIFICATION - A liquid carbonizable precursor is infused into a porous preform, and the infused precursor is subsequently pyrolyzed to convert the precursor to a carbon. The carbon enhances rigidity of the preform. In some examples, the preform can be densified to define a carbon-carbon composite brake disc for use in the aerospace industry. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302118 | SHEET FOR FIBER-REINFORCED RESIN AND FIBER-REINFORCED RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE USING THE SAME - A sheet for a fiber-reinforced resin according to the present invention includes a conjugate fiber that contains a low melting point polymer component and a high melting point polymer component. The low melting point polymer component and the high melting point polymer component are polymers of the same type. When the sheet is formed into a fiber-reinforced resin molded article, the low melting point polymer component serves as a matrix resin, while the high melting point polymer component serves as a reinforcing fiber. The conjugate fiber is arranged in at least one direction. A fiber-reinforced resin molded article according to the present invention is obtained by heating the sheet for a fiber-reinforced resin to a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the low melting point polymer component and lower than the melting point of the high melting point polymer component, followed by compression molding. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302119 | SHORT CUT MICROFIBERS - A short-cut, water non-dispersible polymer microfiber is provided comprising at least one water non-dispersible polymer wherein the water non-dispersible polymer microfiber has an average fineness of less than 1 denier per filament; and wherein said water non-dispersible short-cut polymer microfiber has an aspect ratio of about 300 to about 1000. A process for producing water non-dispersible polymer microfibers and a process for producing nonwoven articles are also provided. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302120 | SHORT CUT MICROFIBERS - A short-cut, water non-dispersible polymer microfiber is provided comprising at least one water non-dispersible polymer wherein the water non-dispersible polymer microfiber has an average fineness of less than 1 denier per filament; and wherein said water non-dispersible short-cut polymer microfiber has an aspect ratio of about 300 to about 1000. Processes to produce the short-cut, water non-dispersible polymer microfiber are also provided as well as process for producing nonwoven articles. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302121 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIR OF DEFECTS IN AN ELECTRONIC ENERGY CONTROL OR DISPLAY DEVICE - An apparatus for repair of a defect in an electronic energy control device may include a position indicating means for indicating a position at which to fixedly position a mounting unit relative to a portion of an electronic energy control device including a defect to be repaired, where the device is fixed in position. An imaging and repair assembly of the apparatus has an optical imaging range and a laser repair range. When the mounting unit is mounted to a support surface to fixedly position the mounting unit at the position indicated by the position indicating means and the imaging and repair assembly is attached to the mounting unit, the portion of the electronic energy control device is within the imaging range and the repair range. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302122 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIR OF DEFECTS IN AN ELECTRONIC ENERGY CONTROL OR DISPLAY DEVICE - An apparatus for repair of a defect in an electronic energy control device may include a position indicating means for indicating a position at which to fixedly position a mounting unit relative to a portion of an electronic energy control device including a defect to be repaired, where the device is fixed in position. An imaging and repair assembly of the apparatus has an optical imaging range and a laser repair range. When the mounting unit is mounted to a support surface to fixedly position the mounting unit at the position indicated by the position indicating means and the imaging and repair assembly is attached to the mounting unit, the portion of the electronic energy control device is within the imaging range and the repair range. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302123 | LUMINESCENT COMPOSITION AND INORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT SHEET USING THE SAME - A luminescent composition can efficiently provide an inorganic electroluminescent sheet with a high productivity at low costs. The composition has a desired light transmittance (transparency) when no electric voltage is applied to it. The composition includes an inorganic electroluminescent substance and a binder resin. A content of the inorganic electroluminescent substance is at least 0.5 part and less than 100 parts by mass on the basis of 100 parts by mass of the binder resin. The inorganic electroluminescent sheet includes a first transparent substrate; a first transparent electrode; the inorganic electroluminescent layer of the luminescent composition; a first transparent electrode; and a second transparent substrate, successively laminated in this order. The inorganic electroluminescent sheet has a light transmittance of 60% or more, measured at a wavelength of 550 nm under a non-light emitting condition. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302124 | METHOD OF PRODUCING LIGHT- EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - It is an object to produce a thin light-emitting device in an extremely simple method that does not include a substrate on which a light-emitting element is to be mounted. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302125 | FLYING DISC - A flying disc can be thrown back and forth between players as a flying body, which can be flown a certain flying distance even by an unskilled person, and which slowly descends after speed of horizontal movement reduces so that it can be caught easily by the other person. The flying disc includes a disc main body having an upper wall portion having an opening at a middle thereof and a curved face or an inclined face formed downwardly at an outer periphery of the upper wall portion; a propeller and a driving device for rotating the propeller which are disposed at a central portion of the opening; and a wing-shaped member mounted at an angle different from the propeller so as to receive a descending air current generated by rotation of the propeller and apply a rotative force to the disc main body. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302126 | DYNAMO POWERED TOY - A toy is provided that has a dynamo for converting manual movement into an electrical charge for the dynamo located within a housing. A miniature vehicle is induced to locomote through receipt of the electrical charge. A dock is provided for selectively creating an electrical coupling of the vehicle to the dynamo to transfer the electrical charge and decoupling to allow the vehicle to locomote. A charge storage device and an electrical motor in the vehicle allow for prolonged vehicle locomotion separate from the charge transfer by the dynamo. A toy is also provided that has a dynamo for converting manual movement into an electrical charge, the dynamo located within a housing. The dynamo transfers an electrical charge to a wheeled miniature vehicle through an electrically conductive circuit about which the vehicle travels. Additional amusement functions of LED light output or speaker auditory output are optionally provided. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302127 | Toy with releasably engageable conical modules - A toy designed to stimulate multi-dimensional spatial awareness includes a set of individual modules that can be magnetically joined together to form a variety of complex structures. Each module includes a cone and a plurality of magnets coupled to the cone in an equidistantly spaced apart arrangement. The cone is preferably a right angle cone that includes a circular base and a inwardly tapering sidewall that together define an interior cavity that is externally accessible through the circular base. Six modules can magnetically joined together in a cube-like structure with the base circle for each module lying in the plane defined by a corresponding face of the structure. By providing each module with unique indicia, such a particular color, pattern, symbol or alphanumeric marking, the resulting structure can serve as the foundation for numerous varieties of game-like puzzles. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302128 | ECCENTRIC MOTION TOY - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's toy configured for movement along a support surface. According to various embodiments, the powered children's toy includes a drive system configured to impart a motive force on the children's toy that causes the toy to roll, bounce, shake, or otherwise move along an eccentric motion path when placed upon a support surface (e.g., a floor). Various embodiments of the drive system are configured to drive a rotating member about a movable rotation axis, thereby generating a varying motive force that causes eccentric movement along the support surface. This varying motive force assists in freeing the toy ball from obstacles encountered on a support surface (e.g., a wall or piece of furniture). In addition, the children's toy may include a power supply provided in a fixed position within the children's toy and configured for convenient user access. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302129 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE CONTROLLED OBJECT GAMING WITH PROXIMITY-BASED AUGMENTED REALITY ENHANCEMENT - Apparatuses for remote control by a remote object is disclosed that includes one or more sensors configured to communicate with the remote object to obtain ranging information of the apparatus relative to the remote object; and a processing system configured to provide local control of the apparatus based on the ranging information. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302130 | WINDUP TOY VEHICLE - A windup toy vehicle is provided. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a body and a wheel assembly that is connected to the body and that defines an axis about which the wheel assembly spins. The vehicle also may include a spring extending at least generally along the axis and having a first end and a second end that are respectively fixed and pivotable with respect to the wheel assembly. An arm may be coupled to the spring at the second end such that the arm and the second end pivot as a unit. The vehicle further may include a stop supported by the body and configured to block the arm from spinning with respect to the body. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302131 | POLLEN BEE NEST - This invention discloses a bee nest for protecting bees from the environment. The bee nest has desiccating and insulating properties, as well as properties that repulse and deter varrora destructor mites. The bee nest comprises a housing having a first open end and a second open end. The first open end is covered by a first end plate which has ventilation means for the housing. A second end plate encloses the second end. Within the housing, there are a plurality of elongate conduits or tubes. Surrounding the plurality of elongate conduits is filler medium, such as crushed volcanic rock filler. Optionally essential oils to deter mites are distributed on the rock filler. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302132 | Vented Top Bar Beehive System - The present invention is a vented top bar beehive system comprised of a vented top bar beehive and a harvest box. The beehive contains viewing panels which allow the hive be viewed, providing an education component. In addition, the top bars and honeycomb may be removed from inner chamber for viewing. When a top bar and honeycomb are removed, the bees stay on the honeycomb, reducing the need for protective gear or the bees to be smoked prior to working with the hives. The vented top bar beehive is suited to the way bees naturally want to create their hive and is easy to maintain, making it ideal for noncommercial beekeepers who want to decentralize beekeeping, enhance local pollination and help offset colony collapse. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302133 | FULL TORSO MATERNITY GARMENT - A maternity garment, which provides mild support to shape a woman's body and to act as a suspender for bottoms such as pants, shorts, or skirts that may be ill fitting due to body changes as a result of pregnancy, wherein the preferred garment has at least one shoulder strap, a belly panel, a hip band, two side panels, and a back panel, and is made of high performance fabric with varying degrees of compression. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302134 | Brassiere Cup Underwire And Manufacturing Method Therefor - A brassiere cup underwire and method of manufacturing the underwire and cup therewith. The underwire comprises a plastic strip capable of providing desired “firmness” or “hardness” along its length and thereby providing desired degrees of support therealong. The plastic strip comprises at least one layer of polymer and at least one layer of a second material, wherein the at least one layer of polymer and the at least one layer of the second material are in the form of sandwich. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302135 | Brassiere with Customizable Vertical Lift - An adjustable support brassiere comprises traditional bra elements—a bra band with closure; breast cups; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise inner support cups having opposite ends being selectively attached on each breast cup, and a respective support strap being secured to each inner support cup, with a distal end of the support strap secured to an adjustment clip, which may releasably secure a portion of the shoulder strap. Adjustably securing different portions of the shoulder strap causes lifting and reconfiguring of the inner support cup to produce a desired amount of substantially vertical lifting to the woman's breast(s) in one embodiment, which is generally healthier for breast tissue than the typical inward displacement. Adjustments may be made by a woman throughout the day to alter her appearance as desired. Alternative embodiments permit lifting as well as inward/outward displacement, and may therefore serve as a minimizer. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302136 | BREAST SHAPING ADHESIVE AND METHODS FOR SHAPING BREASTS - A method is provided for shaping breast tissue via a liquid adhesive that may be applied to an article of clothing and/or a portion of a breast of a user. The liquid adhesive can be applied to a breast or clothing of a user. The breast may then be positioned within the clothing to maintain the desired appearance. A liquid adhesive is further provided that includes a mixture of a polymer and a solvent, where the mixture has a pH ranging from about 6 to about 8 and where the solvent comprises denatured alcohol and water and where the polymer is selected from the group consisting of: a methacrylate copolymer; a polyquaternium cationic polymer, a poly(acrylic acid) polymer; an acrylate copolymer; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302137 | Sports bra - A one piece sports bra with a maximally adjustable back strap and two maximally adjustable shoulder straps of substantially elastic hook and loop material. The back straps can be attached to hardware atop breast two covers and worn in a crisscross or conventional pattern. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302138 | CONTINUOUS GRINDING MACHINE - In a continuous grinding machine for grinding the surface of flat workpieces ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120302139 | METHODS OF FINISHING AN EDGE OF A GLASS SHEET - Methods of finishing an edge of a glass sheet comprise the step of machining the edge of the glass sheet into a predetermined cross-sectional profile along a plane taken transverse to the edge of the glass sheet with an initial average edge strength ES | 2012-11-29 |
20120302140 | Sodium Bicarbonate Puck Cleaning and Painting - An article of footwear is made by (a) providing a component having a contaminant on a receiving area of a surface; (b) blast cleaning the receiving area of the surface by propelling an abrasive alkali, alkaline earth, or ammonium compound in a pressurized gas stream against the receiving area; (c) applying a pressurized gas stream free of the abrasive compound, liquid water, and organic liquid to the receiving area to remove any residual abrasive compound from the receiving area of the surface to produce a cleaned receiving area; (d) applying a layer of material to the cleaned receiving area, wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of adhesives and coating compositions; and (e) incorporating the component into an article of footwear. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302141 | QUALITY MULTI-SPECTRAL ZINC SULFIDE - Low scatter water clear zinc sulfide with reduced metal contamination is prepared by coating a chuck which holds zinc sulfide and machining the zinc sulfide with uncoated particles. An inert foil is cleaned with an acid cleaning method and also cleaning the zinc sulfide. The zinc sulfide is wrapped in the inert foil and then treated by a HIP process to provide a low scatter water-clear zinc sulfide. The low scatter water-clear zinc sulfide may be used in articles such as windows and domes. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302142 | POLISHING PAD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention mainly relates to a polishing pad and method of producing the same. The polishing pad comprises a base material having a surface for polishing a substrate, wherein the surface comprises a plurality of bundles of first long fibers and an elastomer embedded into the bundles. The bundles of first long fibers are entangled with each other. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302143 | HANDHELD MACHINE - A handheld machine, comprising a first grip ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120302144 | LOW HEIGHT QUARTER SHEET SANDER - A reduced height quarter sheet sander has a housing having first and second halves mated together. An upper portion of the housing provides a handle. A pair of brush boxes is disposed in the housing on opposite sides of a commutator of an electric motor disposed in the housing. In an aspect, a switch disposed in the handle of the housing and a terminal block (at which a cordset that enters the housing terminates) disposed in the handle of the housing have generally the same horizontal elevation as the brush boxes (when the sander is lying upright). In an aspect, the stator is disposed in the housing so that the field coils extend across the housing from one half to the other half and outside the lower screw bosses. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302145 | OPTICAL FIBER POLISHING JIG FOR USE WITH OPTICAL CONNECTORS OF DIFFERING SIZES AND TYPES - A polishing jig is provided that is capable of being used with different types, styles, and numbers of optical axes. For example, the polishing jig may be used with a variety of simplex connectors and with duplex connectors of at least first and second types. The first and second types of duplex connectors have different distances between the optical axes of their respective ferrules. The polishing jig may also be used with optical connectors having three or more ferrules having three or more respective optical axes. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302146 | CMP PAD DRESSER HAVING LEVELED TIPS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - CMP pad dressers having leveled tips and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a CMP pad dresser can include a matrix layer and a monolayer of a plurality of superabrasive particles embedded in the matrix layer, where each superabrasive particle in the monolayer protrudes from the matrix layer. The difference in the protrusion distance between the highest protruding tip and the next highest protruding tip of the monolayer of superabrasive particles is less than or equal to about 20 microns, and the difference in protrusion distance between the highest 1% of the protruding tips of the monolayer of superabrasive particles are within about 80 microns or less. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302147 | AIRFOLW ARRANGEMENT FOR A POWER TOOL - The present invention is directed to an airflow generation and particle dispersion arrangement for a power tool (e.g., an angle grinder). The arrangement includes a motor, an airflow generation assembly, and a particle dispersion assembly. The airflow generation assembly includes a fan driven by the motor. When engaged, the driven fan generates an airstream that is drawn through the power tool. The particle dispersion assembly includes a passive fan that is not driven by the motor, but instead is driven by the airstream. In operation, the passive fan generates centrifugal and mechanical forces sufficient to remove particles from intake air passing through the particle dispersion assembly. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302148 | POLISHING PAD WITH HOMOGENEOUS BODY HAVING DISCRETE PROTRUSIONS THEREON - Polishing pads with homogeneous bodies having discrete protrusions thereon are described. In an example, a polishing pad for polishing a substrate includes a homogeneous body having a polishing side and a back side. The homogeneous body is composed of a material having a first hardness. A plurality of discrete protrusions is disposed on and covalently bonded with the polishing side of the homogeneous body. The plurality of discrete protrusions is composed of a material having a second hardness different from the first hardness. Methods of fabricating polishing pads with homogeneous bodies having discrete protrusions thereon are also described. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302149 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BATTERY IN A VEHICLE - An environmental control system for a battery in a vehicle includes an air intake for receiving ambient air from outside the vehicle. A duct system provides communication between the air intake and the battery. The duct system includes a movable door which can facilitate or inhibit movement of air between the air intake and the battery. An air outlet facilitates air flow from the duct system to the ambient environment outside the vehicle. A fan cooperates with the duct system for moving the air through a heat exchanger in the duct system and across the battery. A control system controls operation of the fan and the movable door, and is configured to determine whether the battery environment requires fresh air or recirculated air. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302150 | System And Method For Vertically Stacked Information Handling System And Infrastructure Enclosures - An information technology enclosure has a processing subsystem and infrastructure subsystem in separate shipping containers that cooperate to process information. The processing subsystem has increased information processing density by concentrating information handling systems in a first processing shipping container that is supported with infrastructure equipment in a second infrastructure shipping container. In one embodiment, the shipping containers are arranged in a stacked configuration so that cooled air and exhausted air are exchanged through aligned vents formed in the ceiling and floor of stacked shipping containers. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302151 | Intake and Exhaust Method and A Structure Utilizing the Same - An intake and exhaust structure includes an outer duct, an inner duct and an air-guiding cover. The outer duct has a first end and a second end. The inner duct has a first end, a second end and an intake air channel. The inner duct is disposed in the outer duct, and a circular air channel is defined between the inner and outer ducts. The air-guiding cover has an inner wall and an air inlet at two ends thereof, wherein the inner wall is coupled with the second end of the inner duct. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302152 | Universal Air Pattern Controller for a Diffuser - A universal air pattern controller for use in conjunction with a slot diffuser comprises one or more tubular, elongate universal air pattern controllers mounted with a spring clip to a diffuser frame. The diffuser frame comprises two side frames mounted on opposing sides of a center frame by a spacer, each of the side frames and center frame having flanges which define an elongate slot from which air exits the diffuser. The universal air pattern controller is suitable, without modification or customization, for use in both conventional and linear slot diffuser applications and in non-traditional curved, angled, or specially-shaped diffuser applications. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302153 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VENTILATING AN ATTIC - There is provided a system and method of ventilating an attic of a building. The attic ventilation system comprises at least one lower turbine located at a low point of the attic, and at least one upper turbine located at a high point of the attic, wherein the turbines are each configured to receive power to enhance air flow in the attic being ventilated, and to generate power from the air flow in the attic when not receiving power. The system further comprises at least one power source to generate power to be transmitted to the turbines. The system may further comprise at least one battery to store power generated by at least the turbines and power source. The system may further comprise at least one controller configured to control the sequence of operation of at least the turbines, the power source, and the battery. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302154 | SOLAR POWERED VENT FAN SYSTEM AND KIT OF PARTS - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a kit of parts for a solar powered vent fan system for use in transporting air through a vent aperture (eg. a roof vent aperture) of a building. The kit of parts includes a motor/fan assembly, a motor/fan assembly mounting plate, a solar panel and a solar panel mounting structure. The motor/fan assembly mounting plate is configured to receive the motor/fan assembly and to substantially cover the vent aperture. The motor/fan assembly mounting plate includes a motor/fan assembly aperture to permit air to be transferred through the motor/fan assembly as a result of operation of the motor/fan assembly. The solar panel is connectable electrically to the motor/fan assembly to power the motor/fan assembly. The solar panel mounting structure is for mounting the solar panel in a suitable position to receive solar energy. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302155 | MULTI-MODE COMMUNICATION UNIT - There is described a method of operating a multi-mode communication unit. For each frame of a data structure, the unit selectively sets a mode of operation for one of transmission and reception for a given duration, for operation in a radio communication mode of operation or in a sensing mode of operation. The unit interrupts a task within a given frame at a time selected in accordance with a set of priorities, and performs a different task for a given duration. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302156 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AUDIENCE INTERACTION WITH RADIO PROGRAMMING - A system of capturing real-time audience interaction via a web-based user interface and automatically adjusting a radio station's programming through a unique direct interface with the radio station's studio operating system and/or music scheduling system. The web based user interface is accessible through a computer, mobile, cellular, and social media site or web-connected car dashboard. Audience participation is collected and processed using an algorithm to determine how a radio station's programming should be manipulated to fit the preferences of the audience. The invention allows the audience to determine which selection should play next on the air, prioritize which elements should play on the air, to play audio on demand, and to upload audio selections, and provides instant alerts, such as by SMS texting, IM, E-mail, and Social Media when a listener's selection is about to play on the air. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302157 | PROVIDING LOCATION-BASED TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE - A method, apparatus, and service station for providing a location-based transportation information service. The method for providing a location-based traffic information service includes receiving a traffic message indicating a traffic condition, determining a traffic information service station matching the traffic message in terms of location, and dispatching the traffic message to the matched traffic information service station such that the traffic message is broadcasted within the service range of the matched traffic information service station. Corresponding apparatus and traffic information service station are also disclosed. According to embodiments of the present invention, a location-specific real-time traffic information service can be provided. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302158 | WIRELESS RELAY DEVICE AND WIRELESS RELAY METHOD - A wireless relay device and a wireless relay method are provided which can improve the utilization efficiency of resources. In the wireless relay device for relaying a signal between a base station and a mobile station, if a transmission section transmits an SRS in a subframe immediately previous to the backhaul subframe, an SRS setting section sets a last symbol of an access link subframe as a fake symbol in which the SRS that the mobile station transmits to the wireless relay device is not configured. A reception section receives the signal transmitted from the mobile station to the wireless relay device in a previous symbol of one of the fake symbol, and then a switching section switches to transmission from the wireless relay device to the base station. If the transmission section does not transmit the SRS in the backhaul subframe immediately previous to the backhaul subframe, the reception section receives the signal transmitted from the mobile station to the wireless relay device in the last symbol of the access link subframe, and then the switching section switches to transmission from the wireless relay device to the base station. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302159 | MEASURING INSTRUMENT AND A MEASURING METHOD FOR STATIONARY TESTING OF MOBILE-RADIO RELAY STATIONS - A measuring instrument for testing mobile-radio relay stations provides at least one first measuring device and a receiver device. The first measuring device generates a first signal and transmits it either directly or via at least one further device to a relay station under test. The receiver device receives from the relay station under test a second signal derived from the first signal. The first measuring device compares the first signal and at least one signal derived from the second signal. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302160 | EXTENSIBLE HIGH BANDWIDTH GLOBAL SPACE COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Various embodiments provide a satellite communication system including a first transceiver and a second transceiver geographically fixed on the earth, and a first satellite configured to communicate with the first transceiver through a first link. The system further includes a second satellite configured to communicate with the second transceiver through a second link and communicate with the first satellite through a laser communication crosslink. The first satellite and the second satellite are at a low earth orbit or medium earth orbit below the geostationary earth orbit of approximately 36000 km. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302161 | Signal Repeater With Gain Control And Spatial Isolation - A repeater device may be utilized to enable forwarding extreme high frequency (EHF) communication between EHF-enabled wireless devices. The repeater device may utilize spatial isolation to prevent and/or reduce interference between received and transmitted EHF RF signals, wherein reception and/or transmission of EHF RF signals in the repeater device may be performed via narrow beams that may enable minimal interference by transmit EHF RF signals to reception of EHF RF. The repeater device may utilize phased arrays to enable performing beamforming, and signal processing operations, including shift and/or amplitude adjustment, may be performed on signals received and/or transmitted via antenna elements in the phased arrays to enable beamforming during reception and transmission of EHF RF signals. Signal processing operations performed in the repeater device may be modifiable to enable continued spatial isolation between receive and transmit EHF RF signal in the repeater device. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302162 | Method of Performing a Data Transaction Between a Portable Storage Device and an Electronic Device - A method of performing a data transaction between a portable storage device and an electronic device includes determining positions of the portable storage device by a positioning module of the portable storage device, calculating distance between a current position and a position of a previous data transaction to determine whether a position-based criterion is met by a processing module, establishing a data connection between the portable storage device and the electronic device when the position-based criterion is met, and performing the data transaction between the portable storage device and the electronic device. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302163 | Methods and Apparatus for Controlling State and Functionality of an Electronic Component Through Motion-Awareness - Methods and apparatus for operating an electronic component, such as an NEC communication device, allow performance of at least one operation based, at least in part, on the relative positions and/or motions of the electronic component over time. Information regarding motion of the electronic component is used to determine one or more actions, or one or more state changes of the electronic component. Such an electronic component is motion-aware. Since this motion-awareness gives the electronic component the ability to take one or more actions, or to make one or more state changes, based, at least in part, on information indicative of its relative position or motions over time, various states and/or functions of the electronic device may be initiated and/or controlled by subjecting it to one or more movements or motions. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302164 | CAPACITIVE COUPLING BASED SENSOR - A capacitive coupling based sensor is disclosed. In some embodiments, a sensor comprises a transmitter and a receiver that are configured to be capacitively coupled when a coupling condition is satisfied as well as a circuit configured to determine whether a received signal that is received by the receiver matches a transmitted signal that is transmitted by the transmitter. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302165 | Communication Between Portable Apparatus and Counterpart Apparatus - A portable apparatus, a counterpart apparatus and communication method are disclosed. The communication method comprises: communicating wirelessly an identifier from a portable apparatus to a counterpart apparatus by an induction-based magnetic field; executing a pairing protocol utilizing the identifier between the radio transceiver of the portable apparatus and a radio transceiver of the counterpart apparatus by electric radiation; and communicating information between the radio transceiver of the portable apparatus and the radio transceiver of the counterpart apparatus by electric radiation. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302166 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A terminal apparatus that communicates with a mobile apparatus includes a near-field communication unit that receives time-of-day information from the mobile apparatus through near-field communication, a use history information generation unit that extracts operation information of the terminal apparatus, and generates use history information on the basis of the time-of-day information received by the near-field communication unit, the use history information including time-of-day information associated with the detected operation information and indicating the time of day at which the corresponding operation was performed, and a main memory that stores the generated use history information. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302167 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one other terminal; a touch screen; an input unit configured to generate input data; and a controller configured to activate a handwriting input function in response to the input data generated by the input unit, capture an image of a display screen being displayed on the touch screen, receive handwriting input received through the touch screen, generate output data corresponding to the received handwriting input, and generate a file including the generated output data and the captured image of the display screen. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302168 | ARRANGEMENT FOR PERFORMING A MEASUREMENT, RFID MODULE AND SENSOR MODULE - Anchoring devices, anchoring systems for intervertebral implants, intervertebral implants, and instruments and methods for implanting implants are disclosed. In preferred configurations, these various objects share the feature of comprising or cooperating with an anchoring device ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120302169 | BLUETOOTH DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A Bluetooth data transmission system and method is provided. The system includes a computer comprising a USB port, a keyboard, and an embedded resident program; and a USB dongle releasably connected to the USB port for communicating with the computer, the USB dongle comprising a USB communication module, a MCU, a Bluetooth device communication module, and a USB-to-Bluetooth protocol translator. The USB communication module and the MCU are electrically interconnected, the MCU and the Bluetooth device communication module are electrically interconnected, the USB communication module is electrically connected to the computer for processing data input from the keyboard into USB data, the USB-to-Bluetooth protocol translator is disposed between the USB communication module and the Bluetooth device communication module for translating USB data to Bluetooth data and sending same to the Bluetooth device communication module, and the Bluetooth device communication module wirelessly transmits Bluetooth data to a portable electronic device. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302170 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING ROLE MANAGEMENT OF SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS CONNECTIONS - A first wireless device is operable to perform role management of short-range wireless connections with other wireless devices over short-range wireless links that utilize a short-range wireless protocol, such as the Bluetooth protocol. According to one embodiment, the first wireless device accepts a request from a second wireless device to establish a connection over a short-range wireless link such that the first wireless device temporarily performs a slave role with respect to the connection. Responsive to establishing the connection, the first wireless device initiates a disconnect of the connection and then communicates a new request to the second wireless device to establish a new connection. Upon receiving an acceptance of the new request from the second wireless device, the first wireless device establishes the new connection over the short-range wireless link such that the first device performs a master role with respect to the new connection. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302171 | Playing Control Method, System and Device for Bluetooth Media - This present invention discloses a method, system and device for a play control of a Bluetooth media. The method includes: sending a JumpTo media play control command to a Bluetooth play device through an extended protocol message by a Bluetooth control device; performing the play control on a played media according to the JumpTo media play control command by the Bluetooth play device. In the present invention, the extension is performed on the protocol reserved manufacturer custom field, which enables the Bluetooth control device to send the extended media play control command in the protocol architecture to the Bluetooth play device, thereby implementing the accurate locating play control for a played media file. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302172 | Transmission Parameter Adaptation in Cooperative Signal Communication - With respect to cooperative signal communication between a mobile terminal ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120302173 | Power Headroom Control Element, Method of Communicating Power Information from a User Equipment, Method for Processing Received Power Information as Well as a Corresponding User Equipment and Base Station - The present invention relates to a power headroom control element for communicating power information from a user equipment (UE) to a base station (BS), a corresponding method, a method for processing received power information at a radio access network (RAN) as well as to a user equipment for communicating power information and a base station configured to process received power information, which particularly enable simple handling and processing of transmission power information, respectively. A power headroom control element is structured to comprise a power headroom field containing power headroom information and having a predetermined number of bits in the power headroom control element, and an indicator field associated with the power headroom field, wherein the indicator field serves to indicate whether a transmission power field with a predetermined number of bits is present in the power headroom control element. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302174 | MOBILE STATION APPARATUS AND SYNCHRONIZATION TIMING DETERMINING METHOD - A method of determining synchronization timing, comprising: transmitting transmission power information of a first base station (BS) which connects a mobile station (MS) and a second BS; switching reception frequency of the MS in the transmission period for the first BS to transmit reference signal between transmission frequencies of reference signal of the first BS and the second BS; measuring reception power received by the MS from the first BS and the second BS; determining propagation loss from the first BS and the second BS to the MS based on the measured reception power and transmission power information; determining a propagation delay difference between the first BS and the second BS to the MS based on the propagation loss; determining synchronization timing of the second base apparatus to the MS based on synchronization timing of the first BS to the MS and the propagation delay difference. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302175 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING MOBILE STATIONS IN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS WITH VIRTUAL ANTENNA ARRAYS - A measuring device for measuring a device under test comprises a first subscriber, a second subscriber, a first virtual antenna array and a processing device. The device under test in this context is a mobile station. The first virtual antenna array comprises at least two mobile stations. The first virtual antenna array contains the device under test. The first subscriber is arranged in such a manner that it transmits signals to the first virtual antenna array. The first virtual antenna array in this context is arranged in such a manner that it transmits signals at least indirectly to the second subscriber. The processing device is designed in such a manner that it compares signals transmitted to the device under test and transmitted from the device under test. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302176 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING FAST FREQUENCY SWEEPING OF MOBILE TERMINAL, AND MOBILE TERMINAL - The disclosure provides a method for implementing fast frequency sweeping of a mobile terminal, which includes: performing Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) measurements in communication frequency bands of a mobile terminal according to a preset first frequency sweeping step length, to obtain multiple first RSSI values (S | 2012-11-29 |
20120302177 | PROPAGATION PATH ESTIMATION METHOD AND PROGRAM AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A propagation path estimation method using an imaging method according to the invention includes a step of, in a case where a reflectarray which causes reflection and scattering in a different direction (θ−η)° from a specular reflection direction θ° exists on a propagation path from a transmission point to a reception point RX of the radio wave, calculating a virtual reception point VRX by rotating the reception point RX about a rotation center point O, and estimating the propagation path by using the virtual reception point VRX. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302178 | REGROWN SHOTTKY STRUCTURES FOR GAN HEMT DEVICES - Embodiments include but are not limited to apparatuses and systems including a buffer layer, a group III-V layer over the buffer layer, a source contact and a drain contact on the group III-V layer, and a regrown Schottky layer over the group III-V layer, and between the source and drain contacts. The embodiments further include methods for making the apparatuses and systems. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302179 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMABLE ENVELOPE SHAPING CIRCUIT BASED ON PIECEWISE LINEAR INTERPOLATION - An analog envelope shaper within an envelope tracking power amplifier system detects an envelope voltage of a transmission signal and generates a shaped envelope amplifier control signal based upon a programmable threshold, below which the output does not fall, and a plurality of different voltages centered around a corresponding threshold input voltage, a selectable spacing of which controls the shape of the transition between negative clipping and linear regions of the envelope detector output function. The programmable features and the resulting piecewise linear shaping allow for tailoring of the envelope response to balance linearity and efficiency, without negating the efficiency benefits of envelope tracking power amplification. Since the analog envelope shaper employs no high speed data converter functions, the resulting power dissipation will be substantially less than digital designs. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302180 | CONFIGURABLE RF SECTIONS FOR RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A transceiver includes an RF receiver section having a plurality of RF receiver stages configured in parallel, and a configurable RF transmitter section. The plurality of RF receiver stages are selectively enabled in response to a control signal. The configurable RF transmitter section is configured to operate in one of: a mixed signal mode of operation and a phase modulation mode of operation, in response to the control signal. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302181 | RADIO FRONT END AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A radio front end includes a transformer and an adjustable load. The transformer includes a first winding and a second winding, wherein the first winding is operably coupled to an antenna and the second winding coupled to at least one of a power amplifier and a low noise amplifier. The adjustable load is operably coupled to the second winding, wherein the adjustable load provides a first impedance based on a first impedance selection signal when the radio front end is in a transmit mode and provides a second impedance based on a second impedance selection signal when the radio front end is in a receive module such that impedance at the first winding is substantially similar in the transmit mode and in the receive mode. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302182 | WIRELESS CURRENT SENSOR - The invention relates to a wireless current sensor ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120302183 | ANTENNA DIVERSITY APPARATUS - Apparatus for providing antenna diversity for a radio transmitter/receiver (TR) comprising measuring means for measuring relative received signal strengths in a plurality of antennas in a selectable frequency range, means for selecting the selectable frequency range according to a transmission frequency of the TR, and connecting means for connecting the antenna having the greatest received signal strength to the TR. The apparatus may be combined with a plurality of antennas to form a diversity antenna system, for example for use with a personal radio. The antennas may then be disposed spaced apart on the user's body e.g. by being incorporated into a garment. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302184 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM - PURPOSE: To provide a communication apparatus which makes it possible to, when one communication means of a plurality of communication means performs a communication, prevent the occurrences of interference with the communication due to communications performed by the other communication means. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302185 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS AND FREQUENCY FLUCTUATION COMPENSATION METHOD - In a transmission apparatus, a comparison unit provides threshold values associated with an amount of data indicating a signal frequency, and compares an input parameter obtained by cumulatively adding a correction amount to the parameter with the threshold values. When the input parameter is within a range defined by the threshold values, a correction unit outputs a value of the input parameter. When the input parameter is out of the defined range, the correction unit outputs an associated one of the threshold values so as to eliminate an amount exceeding or falling short of the defined range, to thereby correct the input parameter. An addition unit detects the correction amount which is an amount of the immediately preceding value of the input parameter exceeding or falling short of the defined range, and cumulatively adds the correction amount to the input parameter used for the comparison of this time. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302186 | INDEPENDENT PA BIASING OF A DRIVER STAGE AND A FINAL STAGE - A radio frequency (RF) communications system, which includes power amplifier (PA) control circuitry and PA bias circuitry, is disclosed. The PA control circuitry identifies a selected communications mode of the RF communications system and a target output power from RF PA circuitry. The PA control circuitry selects a PA bias level of a driver stage of the RF PA circuitry and a PA bias level of a final stage of the RF PA circuitry based on the selected communications mode and the target output power. The PA bias circuitry establishes a PA bias level for the driver stage and a PA bias level for the final stage based on the selected PA bias levels of the driver stage and the final stage, respectively. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302187 | RECEPTION METHOD AND RECEPTION APPARATUS - A radio transmitting apparatus that has a plurality of antennas and changes the number of modulated signals transmitted simultaneously according to the propagation environment and so forth. A transmission power changing section | 2012-11-29 |
20120302188 | TUNABLE MULTI-BAND RECEIVER - A tunable multi-band receiver supporting operation on a plurality of frequency bands is disclosed. In an exemplary design, the tunable multi-band receiver includes an antenna tuning network, a tunable notch filter, and at least one low noise amplifier (LNA). The antenna tuning network tunes an antenna (e.g., a diversity antenna) to a receive band in a plurality of receive bands. The tunable notch filter is tunable to a transmit band in a plurality of transmit bands and attenuates signal components in the transmit band. One LNA among the at least one LNA amplifies an output signal from the tunable notch filter. The tunable multi-band receiver may further include one or more additional tunable notch filters to further attenuate the signal components in the transmit band. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302189 | AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLABLE, FREQUENCY TUNABLE FILTER - A frequency tunable filter is disclosed. The disclosed filter comprises a filter unit having a sliding member so as to be capable of tuning a frequency band of a frequency signal being filtered; a communication module configured to receive a control signal for controlling the tuning of the frequency band; and a control unit configured to control the tuning of the frequency band by moving the sliding member based on the control signal. With the disclosed filter, the tuning of the filter may be performed automatically by way of control signals transmitted from a remote location. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302190 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAN-MADE NOISE REJECTION DETECTOR - Methods and systems for dynamic spectrum access (DSA) in a wireless network are provided. A DSA-enabled device may sense spectrum use in a region and, based on the detected spectrum use, select one or more communication channels for use. The devices also may detect one or more other DSA-enabled devices with which they can form DSA networks. A DSA network may monitor spectrum use by cooperative and non-cooperative devices, to dynamically select one or more channels to use for communication while avoiding or reducing interference with other devices. A man-made noise rejection sub-system is used to permit signal detection while maintaining a low false alarm rate. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302191 | RECEIVER WITH ANTENNA SWITCHING CAPABILITY - A system and method for receiving signals using a receiver with antenna switching capability is provided. The receiver is configured to poll each antenna of the plurality of antennas and process the signals from each antenna. In addition, the receiver coordinates providing power to each antenna with the polling. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302192 | HARMONIC REJECT RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE AND MIXER - Receiver architectures and methods of processing harmonic rich input signals employing harmonic suppression mixers are disclosed herein. The disclosed receivers, mixers, and methods enable a receiver to achieve the advantages of switching mixers while greatly reducing the mixer response to the undesired harmonics. A harmonic mixer can include a plurality of mixers coupled to an input signal. A plurality of phases of a local oscillator signal can be generated from a single local oscillator output. Each of the phases can be used to drive an input of one of the mixers. The mixer outputs can be combined to generate a frequency converted output that has harmonic rejection. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302193 | HARMONIC REJECT RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE AND MIXER - Receiver architectures and methods of processing harmonic rich input signals employing harmonic suppression mixers are disclosed herein. The disclosed receivers, mixers, and methods enable a receiver to achieve the advantages of switching mixers while greatly reducing the mixer response to the undesired harmonics. A harmonic mixer can include a plurality of mixers coupled to an input signal. A plurality of phases of a local oscillator signal can be generated from a single local oscillator output. Each of the phases can be used to drive an input of one of the mixers. The mixer outputs can be combined to generate a frequency converted output that has harmonic rejection. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302194 | Method and Apparatus for An Equalized On-Die Termination (ODT) Circuit - A method and apparatus for an equalized On-Die Termination (ODT) circuit uses timed switching to reduce receiver power consumption. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302195 | AUDIO APPARATUS - A control section of an audio apparatus stores music identification information received by a radio receiver, into a temporary tagging table in an internal memory when instructed by an operation section. The control section stores, based on the music identification information, information which is necessary for displaying a music identification information acquisition history for every broadcasting stations, into a history management table. The control section stores, based on the table, information which is necessary for displaying the number of times music identification information was acquired for each of the broadcasting stations, into a broadcasting station management table, and, when a radio broadcast is being reproduced, displays the number of times music identification information was acquired for each of broadcasting stations that are reproducible, on a display section. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302196 | Routing of Messages for Mobile Communication Devices During Emergency Calls - A method implemented in a UE. NAS signaling is initiated or performed for an emergency call in order to establish a connection between the UE and one of a plurality of core networks (CNs). In a non-limiting example, the NAS signaling is initiated or performed after the ending of a prior established connection or emergency call. A determination is made whether the UE is already attached for emergency bearer services. Responsive to the UE being already attached for emergency bearer services, a NAS layer of a protocol stack of the UE causes transmission of a UE identification (ID) when requesting a radio resource control (RRC) connection for further NAS signaling. The UE ID includes data which can be used to determine to which CN of the plurality of CNs the connection should be directed. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302197 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY TRACKING - An apparatus includes a set of network communication modules, a communication control module and an input actuator. Each network communication module from the set of network communication modules is configured to send signals to and receive signals from a remote device via a distinct communication mode from a set of communication modes. The communication control module is configured to periodically send a set of second status signals intended to be sent to the remote device via each communication mode from the set of communication modes when the communication control module is in an emergency operating mode and the communication mode is available. The communication control module is configured to switch from the default operating mode to the emergency operating mode in response to receiving an input signal indicating that the input actuator has been actuated. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302198 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A system and a method for tracking a mobile telecommunication apparatus are provided. The system includes a first mobile telecommunication apparatus and a second mobile telecommunication apparatus. The first mobile telecommunication apparatus has a Global Positioning System (GPS) module to provide position information of the first mobile telecommunication apparatus. The second mobile telecommunication apparatus transmits a query instruction to the first mobile telecommunication apparatus by the Short Message Service (SMS). The first mobile telecommunication apparatus transmits the position information back to the second mobile telecommunication apparatus by the SMS in accordance with the query instruction. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302199 | SAFETY CONFIRMATION SYSTEM, MOBILE TERMINAL FOR USE IN SAFETY CONFIRMATION SYSTEM, AND SAFETY CONFIRMATION METHOD - A safety confirmation system includes a mobile terminal that receives early disaster information, a center apparatus that manages a safety status of a user of the mobile terminal, and a map server that provides map information. The mobile terminal holds destination information and automatically acquires current location information upon receiving the early disaster information. The mobile terminal automatically transmits the current location information to the center apparatus and the map server, and automatically transmits the destination information to the map server. The center apparatus receives the current location information transmitted from the mobile terminal. The map server searches for a return route from the current location to a destination, generates map information including the return route, and transmits the map information to the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives and stores the map information including the return route and displays the map information. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302200 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO TAKE EMERGENCY ACTIONS BY A PORTABLE DEVICE - Methods and systems for using a portable device with communication capability and motion detection to act as an emergency alert system by detecting a button press or shaking of the device or other user actions and taking appropriate actions are disclosed. The portable device may take independent action such as calling a telephone number or sending a message when the alert is activated. The portable device may also communicate with an emergency alert server to take various configured emergency actions in response to an event. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302201 | METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUPPORTING POSITIONING - There is provided a polyamic acid resin composition, a method for preparing the same and a polyimide metal clad laminate using the same, in which the polyamic acid resin composition includes an epoxy compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is defined in specification. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302202 | VEHICLE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of for establishing a connection between a vehicle and an external network includes a plurality of personal electronic devices and a transceiver. The plurality of personal electronic devices are each configured for establishing a data connection to the vehicle. Each of the plurality of personal electronic have a mobile plan that includes a data limit and an amount of data used. At least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices are selected to be in communication with the external network. Selection of at least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices is based on a corresponding amount of data available in a mobile plan for each of the personal electronic devices. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302203 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION OF VOICE CALL STATISTICS FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A method and system for collecting and tracking statistics of a mobile device having the steps of: adding a call statistics server at an enterprise, the call statistics server adapted to receive call statistics information from one or more mobile devices or adapted to gather call statistics information directly through monitoring call setup, throughput and disconnection traffic; and providing call statistics information to a recipient. The mobile device can then obtain and display the call statistics. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302204 | Telecom Information Management System - The disclosed Telecom Information Management System (TIMS) integrates Mobile Expense Management (MEM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions with Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solutions in a single software platform, which can be delivered to enterprises as software-as-a-service (SaaS). TIMS can initiate over-the-air (OTA) enrollment of mobile devices, including installing provisioning profiles, applications, email server settings, feature restrictions, communication settings and other parameters. Configuration parameters can be added into software applications before they are delivered to a mobile device. The configurations can be updated after the applications are installed on the mobile device. TIMS can remotely disable applications or certain functionality of applications on mobile devices. The software applications delivered to the mobile devices can facilitate MEM and MDM by leveraging device capabilities. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302205 | Method and system for the online charging of a subscriber, program and computer program product - A method for charging a subscriber using a telecommunications service in a telecommunications network according to a contract with respect to the telecommunications service includes: transmitting, by a billing entity, charging information to a data traffic management entity; monitoring, by the data traffic management entity, the flow of data which is used by the subscriber with respect to the telecommunications service and determining a current data usage volume of the subscriber; comparing, by the data traffic management entity, the current data usage volume of the subscriber with a current upper data usage threshold; and modifying the standard service usage pattern of the telecommunications service if the current data usage volume and the current upper data usage threshold satisfy a predetermined condition. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302206 | SURFACE SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system and method control display of information to prevent information overload and distraction of a user. Information for display is monitored, analyzed, prioritized, and then presented to the user in a controlled manner. The system and method further process the data to track and bill time based upon activity of the user. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302207 | Service Escrowed Transportable Wireless Event Reporting System - A portable service escrowed event reporting system that may be sold through mass-market sales channels. Communications between a consumer and the provider of the event reporting system are not required in advance of the system being purchased by the consumer. After purchase of the system by the consumer, the system may be initialized. The service may have a finite amount of service associated with it when it is purchased. The consumer may choose to have the system report the occurrence of reportable events directly to them over a wireless network. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302208 | CHARGING DATA RECORD GENERATING NODE - 1. A Charging Data Record, CDR, generating node ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120302209 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTITY PROTECTION USING MOBILE DEVICE SIGNALING NETWORK DERIVED LOCATION PATTERN RECOGNITION - A system and method for recognizing patterns in wireless device locations using wireless device location data derived from a communications signaling network is provided. By using wireless network supported signaling operations and messages, location data concerning the whereabouts of wireless devices, and hence wireless device users, may be obtained. The location data derived from the communications signaling network may be statistically analyzed to reveal potential geographic patterns that may indicate meaningful behaviors of the purported users of the wireless devices. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302210 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR GENERATING SCREEN - A user terminal provides a screen with favorable usability according to the terminal used by a user at low cost. Information apparatus | 2012-11-29 |
20120302211 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - There is provided a wireless communication device including a transmission control unit configured to transmit an establishment request for establishment of connection right for wireless connection with a predetermined network, to an information processing device performing a control for establishment of the connection right, wirelessly; and a control unit configured to perform a control for the establishment of the connection right, based on establishment information transmitted from the information processing unit, on the condition that the establishment request has been authenticated by a first authentication device performing a first authentication process related to the wireless communication device, and the establishment request has been authenticated by a second authentication device performing a second authentication process related to the establishment of the connection right. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302212 | SECURE MOBILE RADIOLOGY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A secure communication system has a server that communicates images files and corresponding text over a mobile communications network. The server has an authentication protocol for users in a circle of trust and an authorization protocol the plurality of devices uniquely identified for the users. The image files are transmitted over the mobile communications network to the authorized devices of the authenticated users in the circle of trust. The image files can be transferred by the server to the mobile devices or directly between the mobile devices. | 2012-11-29 |
20120302213 | METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING FEMTOCELL GATEWAY - A method for selecting a Femtocell gateway includes: selecting, according to service capability information of a Femtocell gateway in the current network, a target Femtocell gateway; and sending a message that carries identification information of the target Femtocell gateway to the Femtocell for the Femtocell to access, according to the identification information of the target Femtocell gateway, the target Femtocell gateway corresponding to the identification information of the target Femtocell gateway, or for the target Femtocell gateway to perform a pre-attachment operation for a terminal requesting for access to the network. | 2012-11-29 |