50th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 72 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150358421 | COOPERATIVE DECENTRALIZED CACHING - Methods and arrangements for providing cooperative caching in a distributed system. A cache and a communicator are provided at a node in a distributed system. The communicator is used to communicate with at least one other node with respect to related data stored at the node and the at least one other node, via: communicating a status of the cache at the node and receiving notification of a status of at least one cache of at least one other node. There is updated, upon communicating with the at least one other node, at least one of: a cache replacement policy at the node and a cache pre-fetching policy at the node. Other variants and embodiments are broadly contemplated herein. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358422 | CONTENT SHARING AMONG MOBILE TERMINALS - A method for realizing content sharing among mobile terminals comprises: receiving an index of access content sent by a requesting mobile terminal; looking up a shareable content index table for the index of the access content; and sending identification information of a mobile terminal having the index of the access content to the requesting mobile terminal if the index of the access content is found, so that the requesting mobile terminal obtains the requested access content from the mobile terminal having the index of the access content via wireless communication. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358423 | DUAL CLOUD ARCHITECTURE FOR ROBUST IN-STORE CUSTOMER INTERACTION - An on-premises computing system physically located at or in a store premises includes one or more on-premises servers, an on-premises database, and a WLAN access point. A remote computing system including a remote database and one or more remote servers communicates with the on-premises computing system via a WAN. Beacon frames emitted by a wireless device carried by a customer are detected via the WLAN access point of the on-premises computing system, and a MAC address and/or token of the wireless device is/are identified in the beacon frames. The one or more on-premises servers determine whether a customer profile associated with the MAC address or token is stored at the on-premises database. If a customer profile associated with the MAC address or token is not stored at the on-premises database, then the one or more on-premises servers download the customer profile from the remote database of the remote computing system. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DATABASE CONTENT ON A CLIENT DEVICE - A system and method for providing content for display from data sources on a client device are provided. The method includes receiving, by a distribution server, a report identifier associated with a report and a request for information, wherein the information is requested based on the report; determining by the distribution server at least a data source, the at least a data source storing at least a portion of the information; requesting access from the integration server to the at least a data source to retrieve the at least a portion of the information; and sending from the distribution server to the client device, the at least a portion of the information, wherein the at least a portion of information is utilized in the report. In an embodiment, the data sources are accessible by an integration server. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358425 | Processing Data Streams - A method for processing data streams comprises receiving a multiplexed data stream from a number of sources, the sources comprising a number of sensors and a number of vibroseis trucks to stimulate an environment in which the sensors are deployed, processing the data stream using a number of operators, with the operators, utilizing a number of compute resources to process the data stream, and with a data flow graph and scheduler module, scaling the number of compute resources used to process the data stream. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358426 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT USAGE DATA MANAGEMENT - A surgical instrument operable to sever tissue includes a body assembly and a selectively coupleable end effector assembly. The end effector assembly may include a transmission assembly and an end effector. The body assembly includes a trigger and a casing configured to couple with the transmission assembly. An information transmission system transmits instrument information received from a sensor, for example, to a secure server via a secure gateway connected to the instrument. The instrument may be previously tested on a calibration kit to pre-determine and load surgeon-specific settings onto the instrument prior to use. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358427 | Method and Device for Improving the Transmission Efficiency in a Communication System With a Layered Protocol Stack - In a method for improving the transmission efficiency in a communication system with a layered protocol stack, data packets are processed on an upper protocol layer. Data packets are forwarded to a lower protocol layer for transmission and the transmission is performed with variable channel access delays. The upper protocol layer is notified by the lower protocol layer when a transmission is started to allow a synchronization of timers in the upper protocol layer. If a layer performs a scheduling of data packets for the transmission, a rescheduling is performed alternatively or in addition during a channel access delay. Devices and software programs embodying the invention are also described. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358428 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHODS AND CONTROL PROGRAMS THEREOF - A system of this invention is directed to an information processing system that acquires a processing result at a desired timing without interrupting execution of an application even if communication disconnection occurs when requesting another information processing apparatus to execute information processing. The information processing system includes a first information processing apparatus and a second information processing apparatus which are connected to each other for communication. In response to a request of information processing from the first information processing apparatus to the second information processing apparatus, access information used to access a processing result storage in which the second information processing apparatus stores a result of the information processing is generated and notified to the first information processing apparatus. The second information processing apparatus continues executing the information processing during communication disconnection between the first information processing apparatus and the second information processing apparatus, stores the result of the information processing in the processing result storage to be accessed based on the access information, and provides the result of the information processing stored in the processing result storage in response to an access based on the access information from the first information processing apparatus. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358429 | SAVING AND RESTORING A STATE OF A WEB APPLICATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system, method and computer program product for saving and restoring a state of a web application. According to one embodiment, the method comprises receiving an indication from at least one portlet of the web application for monitoring the state of the portlet, A type of storage mechanism supported by a client interface used for accessing the web application may be detected. An event indicating an input of a content in a form of a page of the portlet may be detected. The content received as input may be saved into a memory using the detected type of storage mechanism. The state of the page may be restored on reload using the content stored into the memory. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358430 | Entity Creation For Constrained Devices - A method for creating a profile for accessing or manipulating resources across a plurality of nodes in a network is disclosed. An entity manager receives a request from a client to create a profile, and preferably validates the request. The entity manager generates said profile and the profile is addressable by a profile identifier. A client may use the profile to interact with the resources across the plurality of nodes using the profile identifier. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358431 | ENHANCED DATA COMMUNICATIONS IN AN OPTICAL TRANSPORT NETWORK - Techniques are described herein for enabling mapping of virtual lanes for data streams for transmission over an optical transport network (OTN). Line encoded data blocks of a first data stream are distributed at an endpoint device in an OTN. The line encoded data blocks of the first data stream are distributed across a plurality of second data streams such that the second data streams can be processed at a lower data rate than a data rate associated with the first data stream. A transcoding operation is performed on the data packets of each of the second data streams to generate transcoded data packets. The transcoded data packets are processed such that the transcoded data packets of each of the second data streams can be sent over the OTN at the lower data rate. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358432 | SIGNAL CONVERSION SYSTEM AND SIGNAL CONVERSION METHOD - A signal conversion system comprises measuring units, a switcher, a converter, and a host. The converter mutually converts signals transmitted in compliance with a first protocol for communicating with a pre-specified party and signals transmitted in compliance with a second protocol different from the first protocol. The host specifies a given measuring unit among the measuring units communicating in compliance with the first protocol. Then, the switcher switches the transmission channel of signals transmitted in compliance with the first protocol to the transmission channel connecting the measuring unit specified by the host and the converter. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358433 | EFFICIENT PACKET CLASSIFICATION FOR DYNAMIC CONTAINERS - A novel algorithm for packet classification that is based on a novel search structure for packet classification rules is provided. Addresses from all the containers are merged and maintained in a single Trie. Each entry in the Trie has additional information that can be traced back to the container from where the address originated. This information is used to keep the Trie in sync with the containers when the container definition dynamically changes. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358434 | EFFICIENT PACKET CLASSIFICATION FOR DYNAMIC CONTAINERS - A novel algorithm for packet classification that is based on a novel search structure for packet classification rules is provided. Addresses from all the containers are merged and maintained in a single Trie. Each entry in the Trie has additional information that can be traced back to the container from where the address originated. This information is used to keep the Trie in sync with the containers when the container definition dynamically changes. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358435 | FLOW MATCHING OPTIMIZATION IN SCALED ENVIRONMENTS - In one embodiment, a method includes identifying at a network device, a number of items for matching at a hash table, the number of items exceeding matching available with ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) at the network device, defining at the network device, an optimal cyclic redundancy check (CRC) polynomial based on the number of items for matching at the hash table, and generating at the network device, an optimal hash function based on the optimal CRC polynomial to extend packet classification capability at the network device. An apparatus is also disclosed herein. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358436 | NETWORK NODE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE NETWORK NODE - A method of operating a network node includes receiving a response packet including an encoded content name, decoding the encoded content name, and transmitting the response packet based on the decoded content name. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358437 | Physical Layer (PHY) Link Signaling for Cable Networks - Embodiments include systems and methods for enabling a physical layer (PHY) link signaling channel between a network termination modem and a cable modem in a cable network. The PHY link signaling channel is embedded within the same multi-carrier channel as the data and enables PHY link up between the network termination modem and cable modern without involvement of higher layers (e.g., MAC). The PHY link signaling channel can be implemented in the downstream (from the network termination modem to the cable modem(s)) or in the upstream from a cable modem to the network termination modem. Embodiments are applicable to any known cable network, and particularly to cable networks implementing the DOCSIS and EPoC standards. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358438 | WATCH TYPE MOBILE TERMINAL - A watch type mobile terminal which is worn on a wrist includes: a main body having a display unit; a band unit connected to the main body such that the mobile terminal is worn on the wrist, and surround the wrist; a sensor unit installed in a region of the main body, having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and configured to collect biometric information; a deformation unit formed in a region of the band unit facing the wrist, and provided to be deformed in shape; and a control unit configured to control the deformation unit to be deformed based on activation of the sensor unit. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358439 | DOCKING SLEEVE WITH ELECTRICAL ADAPTER - A protective arrangement for an electronic device includes a flexible cover having a panel and a skirt that form an interior cavity to receive an electronic device; and an adapter fixedly positioned in the flexible cover and having a male plug with connectors extending into the interior cavity of the flexible cover for mating with a female socket of the device and a contactor with contacts adjacent outwardly from the flexible cover and electrically coupled to one or more of the connectors of the plug. A docking cradle or external adapter can receive the electronic device and cover. A docking cradle may have a movable arm. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358440 | CUSTOMIZABLE MODULAR MULTI-FUNCTION COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An image viewing device is matable with a smart device to enhance a user's viewing experience of multimedia content. A display surface of the smart device is not visible to a user when the smart device is inserted into an opening in a back surface opposite a display screen (e.g., touchscreen) of the image viewing device. During operation, the smart device communicates display information to the image viewing device so that multimedia content appears on the touchscreen. For example, the smart device communicates picture or video information to the image viewing device. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358441 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - The connector reception portion is configured such that, when the battery pack is housed in the battery housing portion, the battery cylindrical portion is positioned at the connector reception portion of the battery housing portion, and thereafter, while the battery pack is inclined so that the battery cylindrical portion is located diagonally forward down with respect to the battery mounting surface, the battery cylindrical portion is inserted and fitted within the peripheral wall of the connector reception portion, and the battery pack is inclined so that an inclination angle is smaller while the battery pack is pushed forward in this fitted-and-inserted state, thereby the battery pack is laid on the battery mounting surface of the battery housing portion, and the battery connector is connected to the connection terminals in a direction parallel to the battery mounting surface. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358442 | PORTABLE PHONE HAVING ELECTRO OPTIC IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM AND ORIENTATION SENSING DEVICE - An apparatus may include a device and an image projection system configured to form an image on a surface viewable by a user. The image projection circuit may be configured to receive signals from the device, generate a pattern representative of data, process the pattern into a mirror image of the image, and project the mirror image from the device. The image projection system may include an electro optic system for generating the pattern, and an optics system for projecting the mirror image onto the surface. A method for projecting data may include providing the device with the image, and providing the image to the surface with the image projection system. The method may also include manipulating the device and/or a body part to locate and focus the image, sensing an orientation of the device, and orienting the image based, at least in part, on the sensing step. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358443 | ATTACHMENT FOR AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - An attachment for an electronic communications device including a conducting element that is coated on one side with layers of material and securely affixed to a nonconducting substrate such that the overall dimensions and thickness of the attachment are sufficiently small that it may be attached to a surface of an electronic communications device whilst allowing the use of any protective casing preferred by the user. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358444 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A mobile communication device that comprises a fashion accessory and a signaling assembly is provided. The signaling assembly may be configured to provide sensory stimuli such as a flashing LED light and a vibration. These stimuli may vary depending on the signal received from a remote communication device or from gestures made by a user or from information stored in the mobile communication device. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358445 | MOBILE DEVICE INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY CENTRALLY LOCATED EARPIECE - A mobile device includes a housing. The mobile device further includes a first earpiece accessible via a first aperture in a first side of the housing. The mobile device further includes a second earpiece accessible via a second aperture in a second side of the housing, where the second aperture is located substantially in the center of the second side. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358446 | Providing a Rail Mounting System for a Mobile Device Case - A rail mounting system apparatus and method for a mobile device case and accessory is provided, which includes at least one case rail, at least one case slot configured to receive an accessory rail. The rail mounting system also includes a locking mechanism to secure the mobile device case and the accessory. The locking mechanism may be disengaged through use of a release mechanism. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358447 | POPULATING USER CONTACT ENTRIES - Methods and apparatus for populating a contact entry of a user based on information obtained from one or more sources that are external to the contact entry. Some implementations are directed generally to analyzing text of a document associated with the user to identify contact information in the document. In some versions of those implementations, an affinity measure associated with the document may be determined that is indicative of an amount of interest of the user in the document and a contact entry may be populated with one or more aspects of the contact information based on the affinity measure satisfying a threshold. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358448 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL FOR RECEIVING CALL WHILE RUNNING APPLICATION AND METHOD FOR SAME - Disclosed are a mobile communication terminal for receiving a call while running an application and a method for same according to the present invention. The present invention provides the mobile communication terminal for receiving a call while running the application and the method for same, comprising: an input portion for receiving inputted information according to an operation of a key or a menu by a user; a control portion for running the application for an additional function according to the inputted information that is received, and controlling so that when an incoming signal is received, a call reception window indicating call connection status information with respect to the incoming signal is displayed on a portion of an additional function running screen; and a display for receiving a control signal from the control portion and displaying same on the screen, wherein the call reception window is displayed on the portion of the screen from which the application is run when the incoming signal is received while running the application for the additional function, thereby allowing continuous use of the additional function without disruption of application use due to receiving a call, and allowing control of call-related functions by using the call reception window so that the call-related functions can be controlled even while using another application. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358449 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING AGAINST MISTAKEN DIALING - A mobile terminal and a mistaken dialing preventing method thereof are provided. The mistaken dialing preventing method is based on a mobile terminal comprising a distance sensor and a touch screen, and comprises: when the touch screen is not locked and is displaying a dial plate icon, activating the distance sensor to detect whether there is an obstruction within an effective distance above the touch screen; if there is an obstruction, then detecting by the distance sensor a current distance between the obstruction and the touch screen of the mobile terminal; and if the current distance is smaller than a preset critical distance threshold, then controlling the touch screen to not display the dial plate icon and deactivating the distance sensor by the mobile terminal. In this way, the present disclosure can automatically deactivate the call program of the smartphone to absolutely prevent mistaken dialing with a very satisfactory effect. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358450 | ACCESSORY FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Control means of a wearable electronic communication device for control purpose and use thereof are claimed. The wearable electronic communication device comprises a flexible loop being at least partly flattened and comprising non-twistable rigid members; an electronic unit; and push buttons disposed on the rigid members at such a distance from each other so as to avoid possibility of pushing two push buttons simultaneously with one finger, wherein the push surface of each push button does not project beyond the surface of the rigid member bearing the push button, and a control signal is generated only when two push buttons are pushed simultaneously. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358451 | COMMUNICATIONS WITH WEARABLE DEVICES - Systems and methods for communications with wearable devices are provided. Information may be stored in memory regarding user preferences, which may indicate whether vibration notification is allowed at a wearable device and whether vibration notification is allowed at a mobile device. A communication may be received at a mobile device. It may then be determined whether the wearable device and the mobile device are connected. The wearable device may be caused to generate a vibration notification if the wearable device and the mobile device are determined to be connected. The mobile device may be caused to generate a vibration notification if the wearable device and the mobile device are determined not to be connected. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358452 | Additive Equipment to Multimedial, Health and Sport Equipment - An addition of auxiliary functions to the multimedia equipment not included inside. These functions can be function of physiological data processing, extended and/or uninterrupted operations with regard to monitored and processed data. Auxiliary functions are implemented by the auxiliary equipment and circuits solutions physically placed in the original equipment or out of it but mechanically and electrically connected by it, whereas can it formed one compact unit. The parts, which are necessary to be dining operation changed to get uninterrupted functions, are user friendly and simply exchangeable from the aspects of users | 2015-12-10 |
20150358453 | SPORTS APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sports apparatus is provided for monitoring movement of one or more projectiles associated with a sporting event. The apparatus includes a data processing system for processing sampled data signals generated in operation by one or more sensors ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150358454 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD - A mobile terminal and control method to share content with a device and control the device are provide. The mobile terminal includes a communication unit to communicate with a host and the device; a search unit to receive content information and device information; an input unit to receive a content selection signal and a device selection signal; and a control unit to control the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives content information from a host and selects content to be outputted to a device selected from device information from the host. The mobile terminal controls the selected device using control commands transmitted to the selected device based on a control mode. If the control mode is not stored in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal may receive the control mode from the host. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358455 | Telecommunication Device Utilization Based on Heartbeat Communication - A secure component of a telecommunication device is described herein. The secure component is configured to determine that a threshold amount of time has passed since reception of a heartbeat communication from a remote telecommunication server. In response to determining that the threshold amount of time has passed, the secure component performs at least one of preventing access to one or more services of the telecommunication device or deleting user data from the telecommunication device. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358456 | Method and System for Supervising Information Communication Based on Occupant and Vehicle Environment - A vehicle computer system includes one or more processors configured to receive context data representative of a vehicle's environment from one or more modules. The one or more processors are programmed and configured to receive the context data from one or more modules, determine an attention demand value utilizing the context data and a workload value corresponding to the context data, and output an indicator to activate or adjust a do not disturb feature based on the attention demand value. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358457 | Digital Telecommunications Call Management and Monitoring System - The present invention discloses a centralized, digital, computer-based telephone call management system for authenticating users of a telephone system in an institutional facility. The system includes the capacity to allow an institution to control, record, monitor, and bill and report usage and access to a telephone network. The telephone call management system further includes both accounting and management software for use in controlling, monitoring, billing, recording, and reporting usage and access. Also, it can operate over both a. Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) and a Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) infrastructure. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358458 | OVERLOAD CONTROL FOR SESSION SETUPS - A centralised server system ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150358459 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROCESSING INBOUND CALLS - Methods and systems for reducing the impact of fraudulent or spam calls are disclosed. One or more calls to a first phone address are received, the first phone address not currently associated with a communication for a customer prospect. The calling party phone addresses associated with the calls received prior to the association of the first phone address to the first communication are stored. Then the first phone address is associated to the first communication. A first call to the first phone address is received. Prior to answering the first call and at least partly in response to a determination that a calling party phone address of the first call matches one of the previously stored calling party phone address, the first call is identified as a spam or otherwise undesirable call candidate and may be rejected. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358460 | Method and Apparatus for Intent Prediction and Proactive Service Offering - An intelligent IVR system identifies a customer based on previous customer interactions. Customer intent is predicted for an ongoing interaction and personalized services are proactively offered to the customer. A self-optimizing algorithm improves intent prediction, customer identity, and customer willingness to engage and use IVR. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358461 | EMERGENCY 9-1-1 PORTAL AND APPLICATION - A computer aided prioritization (CAP) system may receive, from the emergency event reporter device, an emergency event including a priority selected from a set of event priorities and a type of event selected from a set of event types associated with the selected event priority; determine, based on the emergency event and without querying the emergency event reporter device for additional information, whether the emergency event indicates a higher priority emergency event to be handled by a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system or a lower priority emergency event to be handled automatically by a computer aided event module (CAEM); and selectively route the emergency event report to at least one of the CAD system and the CAEM according to the determination. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358462 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATION CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY AT A REMOTELY LOCATED SITE USING A DISTRIBUTED FEATURE ARCHITECTURE - A method for providing communication control functionality at a remotely located site using a distributed feature architecture which provides communication features and data records to an Enhanced Network User (ENU). The ENU connects to a Distributed Feature Network (DFN) in order to gain access to communications features contained in the DFN. Based on the type of communication requested, one or more feature boxes are created in order to implement the requested communication. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358463 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS IN AN ENTERPRISE - An automated system of an enterprise is disclosed for managing a communication session with a customer of the enterprise. The automated system includes a monitoring module configured to monitor one or more attributes associated with the communication session. The automated system further includes an analysis module configured to determine a plurality of resources required for managing the communication session based on the attributes. The automated system further includes a management module configured to manage allocation of the resources for the communication session, wherein the allocation is refined during the communication session based on the attributes. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358464 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING SIMULATED REAL-TIME CONVERSATIONS - Methods and systems for managing real-time conversations include are disclosed. In one or more examples, voice communications may be received from a caller and converted into textual elements. The textual elements may be analyzed to identify key concepts or expressions. A segment of a call script associated with the identified key concepts or expressions can be identified, and a plurality of selectable audio responses to present to the caller based upon the identified segment of the call script and the identified key concepts or expressions may be provided to the agent-operator. An audio response selected by the agent-operator from the selectable audio responses may be communicated to the caller. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358465 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING SIMULATED REAL-TIME CONVERSATIONS - Methods and systems for managing real-time conversations include are disclosed. In one or more examples, an audio response selected from among a plurality of selectable audio responses associated with a call script may be communicated to a caller. The call script can include a number of segments, and the segments may be associated with the selectable audio responses. In addition to the selectable audio response being communicated to the caller, background sound may also be mixed with the communicated audio response and communicated to the caller. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358466 | Call Center Direct Access - A map processor residing on a mobile device displays a call center hierarchy map based, in part, on a dialed call center number. User interactions with the map are then processed by the map processor to determine a desired call center connection. This information is used by the map processor to establish a direct connection with the desired node of the call center hierarchy map. In other instances, the mobile device interacts with a call center exchange, hierarchy map server, statistical server and a call center direct line to facilitate in providing a call center hierarchy map and a direct connection. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358467 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEB-BASED REAL TIME COMMUNICATION WITH CONTACT CENTERS - A method for connecting a website user to a contact center agent includes: monitoring user interaction associated with the website user; receiving a call request via the website; identifying an agent or an interactive voice response based on the monitored user interaction; and establishing a communication channel supported by a web browser between the website user and the identified agent or the interactive voice response. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358468 | OPTIMIZATION IN WORKFORCE MANAGMENT USING WORK ASSIGNMENT ENGINE DATA - Contact centers strive to match the demands and preferences of their customers with the skills and abilities of the agents who process work items associated with the customers (e.g., contacts). However, the preferred agent may be unavailable, non-existent, backlogged or otherwise ineligible to accept the work item. An agent who is non-preferred but still qualified may be utilized to process the work item, such as an agent with adequate skills with respect to a particular attribute of the work item. Reports for the selection of the non-preferred but qualified agents are provided herein. A contact center may then utilize such reporting to identify underserved areas of their customer base. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358469 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC JOB ALLOCATION BASED ON ACOUSTIC SENTIMENTS - The present disclosure relates to methods of systems for allocating a call from a user to an agent. Embodiments of the disclosure may determine a set of sentiment indicators associated with the user from one or more acoustic parameters of the call. In addition, embodiments of the disclosure may select a candidate agent to handle the call based on the set of sentiment indicators and a sentiment handling capability associated with the candidate agent. Moreover, embodiments of the disclosure may allocate the call to the candidate agent. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358470 | INTERCEPTING VOICE OVER IP COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER DATA COMMUNICATIONS - Methods and apparatus for intercepting communications in an Internet Protocol (IP) network involve maintaining dialing profiles for respective subscribers to the IP network, each dialing profile including a username associated with the corresponding subscriber, and associating intercept information with the dialing profile of a subscriber whose communications are to be monitored. Intercept information will include determination information for determining whether to intercept a communication involving the subscriber, and destination information identifying a device to which intercepted communications involving the subscriber are to be sent. When the determination information meets intercept criteria communications are established with a media relay through which communications involving the subscriber will be conducted or are being conducted to cause the media relay to send a copy of the communications involving the subscriber to a mediation device specified by the destination information. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358471 | SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - Embodiments are disclosed for systems for a vehicle. An example system for a vehicle includes a central unit and an input device, | 2015-12-10 |
20150358472 | Load Balancing of Distributed Media Agents in a Conference System - A load balancer controls a cluster of media agents each configured to perform media packet processing operations in a conference session. The load balancer receives a Session Traversal Utilities for Network Address Translation/Translator (NAT) (STUN) request from a caller to establish media. The STUN request includes a conference identifier (ID) for the session. The load balancer determines an availability of each of the media agents in the cluster, selects a media agent for the caller based on the conference ID and the determined media agent availabilities, forwards the STUN request to the selected media agent, and routes media packets between the caller and the selected agent for the session. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358473 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING MODERATOR ACCESS FOR A CONFERENCE CALL - A method for protecting moderator access using a communication device. The method includes: displaying an interface for editing a conference call profile, the conference call profile including conference call scheduling information including one or more addressees for communicating with a conference call server, wherein the conference call scheduling information further includes a moderator access code and a participant access code; generating an indicator for the conference call profile for excluding sending of the moderator access code to invited participants; and storing the conference call profile including the indicator in a memory of the communication device. A communication device can be configured to perform the method. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358474 | COMMUNICATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION PROCESSING METHOD, COMMUNICATION PROCESSING DEVICE, COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, AND CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR - This system pertains to a communication processing system that effectively makes phone conversations possible from a communication terminal even in a non-business mode that does not identify a user. The communication processing system is provided with the following: a communication terminal; a storage unit that is provided inside the communication terminal or outside the communication terminal, and that stores the association between the communication terminal user-information and customer number, and stores a role number for the communication terminal; and an outgoing call relay unit that, in a case where the communication terminal is being used in a business mode that identifies the user thereof, relays an outgoing call from a call origination communication terminal to the communication terminal corresponding to the customer number, and that, in a case where the communication terminal is being used in a non-business mode that does not identify the user thereof, relays an outgoing call from the call origination communication terminal to the communication terminal corresponding to the role number. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358475 | ENRICHING AND ANALYZING CDR DATA TO IDENTIFY VOICE TRAFFIC ROUTING THROUGH AN INTERMEDIATE PROVIDER - A method describes enriching a Call Detail Record (CDR) to identify traffic routing through network providers. The method comprises the steps of obtaining Operator Carrier Numbers (OCNs) assigned to network providers operating in a network; obtaining trunk group identifiers for identifying trunks configured to interconnect an Originating Provider's network including a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) with network providers; and identifying network providers configured to communicate through the trunk groups with the Originating Provider's network, including the MSC. The method also obtains a Called Party Number (CdPN) from the CDR; and associates the CdPN with an OCN of a network provider. The method also determines whether the OCN associated with the trunk group and the OCN of the CdPN are the same. If they are the same, then the method concludes that the Originating Provider, including the MSC is communicating directly with the network provider without any other network provider operating as an Intermediate Provider; if they are not the same, then the method concludes that the Originating Provider including the MSC is communicating indirectly with the network provide involving another network provider operating as an Intermediate Provider. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358476 | System for conducting packet service telecommunications on non-packet enabled devices - A method for initiating Voice over Internet Protocol communication includes receiving, by a Voice over Internet Protocol switch, data identifying a call-originating phone and data identifying at least one recipient device. The method includes creating, by the Voice over Internet Protocol switch, a first Voice over Internet Protocol call to the call-originating phone using the data identifying the call-originating phone. The method includes creating, by the Voice over Internet Protocol switch, a second Voice over Internet Protocol call to the at least one recipient device using the data identifying the at least one recipient device, and combining, by the Voice over Internet Protocol switch, the first call with the second call. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358477 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING SERVICE EFFICIENCY IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for selecting a domain for a voice call in a mobile communication network. A terminal, which uses VoLTE, receives, from a network, identification information indicating whether IMS Voice over PS (IMS VoPS) is supported, determines whether the network supports IMS VoPS and determines a domain (PS or CS) to which a voice service will be provided through the network according to the determination result. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358478 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND UPDATING SERVICE ACCOUNT INFORMATION - Systems and methods for identifying and updating service account information on a service provider system are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for identifying and updating service account information on a service provider system may include receiving a first request to register a user account from a mobile app installed on a user device, wherein the first request includes a unique communication identifier, sending a communication message directed to the unique communication identifier including a uniform resource locator (URL) address of a website, receiving, via the website, payment information, an indication of the user account, and an indication of a purchased amount, and updating account balance information associated with the user account based on the indication of the purchased amount. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358479 | ERROR HANDLING FOR CDR TRANSPORT WITHIN AN OFFLINE CHARGING SYSTEM - Systems and methods that provide error handling for CDR transport. One embodiment comprises a CGF of an offline charging system. The CGF receives an initial CDR transfer request from a CDF, identifies a data record value inserted in the initial CDR transfer request by the CDF to indicate a number of CDRs in the initial CDR transfer request, and counts the CDRs contained in the initial CDR transfer request. The CGF compares the count of CDRs contained in the initial CDR transfer request with the number of CDRs indicated by the CDF, and rejects the initial CDR transfer request if the count of CDRs does not match the number of CDRs indicated by the CDF. The CGF then assembles a CDR transfer response that includes a cause value indicating a count mismatch, and sends the CDR transfer response to the CDF. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358480 | SEQUENCE NUMBER REUSE FOR CDR TRANSPORT USING GTP' - Systems and methods that transport Charging Data Records (CDRs) using GTP′ for offline charging. One embodiment comprises a Charging Data Function (CDF) that communicates with a Charging Gateway Function (CGF) of an offline charging system using GTP′. The CDF assembles a GTP′ request for a transaction, assigns a sequence number for the transaction, and assigns a timestamp to the sequence number. The CDF inserts the sequence number in a GTP′ header of the GTP′ request, inserts the timestamp assigned to the sequence number in the GTP′ header of the GTP′ request, and sends the GTP′ request to the CGF. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358481 | VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, ON-BOARD UNIT, RECORDING MEDIUM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A communication system includes an on-board unit adapted to a vehicle-vehicle communication and roadside equipment | 2015-12-10 |
20150358482 | SOURCE SELECTION FOR SHARED NETWORK CONNECTIVITY - A device such as a wireless access point may be configured to support sharing of network connectivity among a number of registered devices or users. Where numerous sources of network connectivity are available, the device may apply a cost-based selection strategy or the like to choose a suitable source for sharing. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358483 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING SERVICE LEVEL IN CONGESTION - A method for managing congestion in a base station in a mobile communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: requesting user subscription information to a mobility management entity (MME); receiving the user subscription information from the MME; and performing a congestion control in a communication between terminals on the basis of the received user subscription information. According to the embodiment, action may be taken in consideration of the user information and a current congestion state when controlling the congestion in a wireless communication system, and thus side effects resulting from the congestion control may be reduced. Further, the present invention provides a method and device for not charging for dropped packets when performing a packet drop, and thus the congestion control may be performed more easily. Also, the present invention has an advantage of performing the congestion control, according to the type of packets to which congestion control is applied or the type of application or service which has generated packets, at the time of controlling the congestion, thereby minimizing user's inconvenience due to the congestion control. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358484 | SHARING GROUP NOTIFICATION - A method, computer program product, and apparatus are disclosed. The method includes determining whether a shared balance threshold has been breached, and notifying a member of a sharing group, in response to a determination that the balance threshold has been breached. The shared balance threshold is for the sharing group, which includes a number of members. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358485 | Method and Device for Supplying Power to Access Device - Provided are a method and device for supplying power to an access device. The method includes: detecting one or more user terminals connected with the access device; and determining one or more user terminals for supplying power to the access device according to a current service state of each of the one or more user terminals connected with the access device. By adopting the technical solution according to the embodiments of the disclosure, the problem in the related art, that as it is impossible to supply power to an access device according to the current service state of each of a plurality of user terminals connected with the access device, the equality of the user terminals in power supply is influenced, is solved, thus guaranteeing the equality of each user terminal connected with the access device in supplying power to the access device. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358486 | IMPROVED VOLTAGE BOOST FOR ET MODULATOR - There is disclosed a voltage supply stage comprising an input supply voltage, a first ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150358487 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A first application installed on a multifunction peripheral (MFP) request a network communication unit to check a second application installed on the MFP to use an external service. The first application controls, according to a result of checking of the second application, registration processing for registering function information (intent element) used to cooperate with the external service by a relay function using a mechanism of Web Intents, or invocation processing by the relay function for invoking the external service using the registered function information. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358488 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING PRINT CONTROL ELEMENTS FOR QUALITY DATA ACQUISITION AND INTERFACE HAVING A CODE FOR IDENTIFYING PRINT CONTROL ELEMENTS - A method for identifying print control elements for quality data acquisition includes encoding position information in a human-readable identification code, encoding specific print job information and the human-readable identification code in a machine-readable data code, positioning the codes alongside their associated print control element on a printing substrate, photographing the printed print control element and adjacent machine-readable data code using information from adjacent identification code, and processing data with a mobile communication device having a camera function and communications interface. Image data produced are exporting to a support computer via the communications interface. Machine-readable data code are decoded, image data on the computer are analyzed using information obtained from decoded machine-readable data code, the results of analysis are transmitted from the computer to the mobile communication device, and erroneous settings, found by image analysis, in a printing press producing printed products, are corrected. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358489 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus, including: an image forming section; a reading section which reads the image formed by the image forming section over a predetermined width in a width direction of the sheet; a colorimeter which reads the image over a width smaller than the predetermined width; a calibration section which calibrates the reading section on the basis of a difference between first reading section measurement data and first colorimeter measurement data; a specification section which specifies adjacent images having a largest difference in brightness of a predetermined threshold value or more from among images for color adjustment formed on the sheet; and a color adjustment section which controls the colorimeter to read at least one of the adjacent images and adjusts a color of the image formed by the image forming section on the basis of second colorimeter measurement data. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358490 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - It is determined that the multi-function peripheral operates according to a first mode in which user authentication is available and department authentication is not available or operates according to a second mode in which both of the user authentication and department authentication are available. In a case that the multi-function peripheral operates according to the first mode, user authentication information is transmitted to the multi-function peripheral. In a case that the multi-function peripheral operates according to the second mode, authentication information is transmitted to the multi-function peripheral. The authentication information is used to causing the multi-function peripheral to perform selection authentication before performing a job. The selection authentication is one selected from the user authentication and department authentication by a user. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358491 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An image processing apparatus includes an image processing unit configured to process an image; an input unit configured to input a start-up instruction to the image processing unit; a detection unit configured to detect that a first electric power is supplied in a case where a supply cable is connected to an electrical outlet in a state of separation of the cable from the outlet; a first non-volatile storage unit and a second volatile storage unit configured to store first and second values, respectively, the first and second values indicating whether being in a valid state for receiving the start-up instruction; a determination unit configured to determine whether the first value indicates the valid state and is different from the second value; and a control unit configured to restrict a second electric power supplied to the image processing unit, and to bring the image processing apparatus into the valid state. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358492 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - This invention provides an image processing apparatus which keeps energizing some loads to reduce next startup processing at the time of power OFF operation via a switch of the apparatus while stopping power supply to all the loads at the time of power OFF operation by remote control, a control method for the apparatus, and a program. To accomplish this, this image processing apparatus is shifted to the power OFF state upon, for example, receiving an instruction for decreasing power consumption from an external apparatus, and is shifted to the quick OFF state upon receiving an instruction for decreasing power consumption from the external apparatus. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358493 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM - In an image forming apparatus, when an instruction to supply power in a power-off state of the image forming apparatus is detected, control is performed such that the image forming apparatus is started by shifting from the power-off state to a standby state or is started by shifting from the power-off state to a sleep state based on transition setting information of a power supply state. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358494 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND LOW POWER DRIVING METHOD THEREOF - An image forming apparatus having a USB communication function includes a control interface unit to perform USB control communication, a data interface unit to perform USB data communication, and a control unit to perform an event in a low power mode according to a signal input through the control interface unit, and to perform an event in a normal mode according to a signal input through the control interface unit and the data interface unit. Therefore, the low power mode may be effectively implemented. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358495 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND TERMINAL DEVICE FOR PROVIDING SERVICE - A system for providing multiple services by using one or more electronic devices connected to the system includes a data processing apparatus, a portable terminal including an obtaining unit that obtains device data from a target electronic device included in the one or more electronic devices, the device data identifying the one or more electronic devices, a receiving part that receives a selection of a target service included in the multiple services, and a determining part that determines whether the target service can be executed by the target electronic device according to the device data obtained from the target electronic device. In a case where the determining part determines that the target service can be executed by the target electronic device, the portable terminal and the data processing apparatus cooperate with each other and control the target electronic device for providing the target service. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358496 | SCANNER - A scanner is disclosed. The scanner captures three exposures for each color scan line. The scanner has a first, second and third light source that each produces a different color of light. The scanner uses the first and second light source for the first exposure. The scanner uses the first and third source for the second exposure. The scanner uses the second and third light source for the third exposure. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358497 | IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS - An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing unit, an image processing unit, a database, a display unit, a coordinate acquisition unit, a shooting parameter decision unit and a control unit. The image capturing unit acquires image data. The image processing unit performs image processing. The database includes a relationship between a sensitivity word pair and a change in a control parameter. The display unit displays an operation position together with the sensitivity word pair. The coordinate acquisition unit decides a value corresponding to the sensitivity word pair as a selected value. The shooting parameter decision unit decides a value of a shooting parameter based on the selected value. The control unit controls the image capturing unit or the image processing unit based on the value of the shooting parameter. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358498 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING COMPOSITION INFORMATION OF PICTURE AND SHOOTING METHOD USING THE SAME - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera module, a memory configured to store reference composition information, and a camera control module configured to collect real-time composition information through the camera module. The camera control module compares the stored reference composition information and the real-time composition information to indicate to a user whether the stored reference composition information and the real-time composition information are consistent with each other. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358499 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - An image forming apparatus switches between a first processing and a second processing when processing document data. In the first processing, the document data is transmitted to a server without making a determination using a hash value of received document data and a hash value of data transmitted to the server. In the second processing, a determination is made using the hash value of the document data and the hash value of the transmitted data, and, based on a determination result, the document data is transmitted to the server. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358500 | GRAPHICAL INDICATOR - A graphical indicator comprising a plurality of first header blocks, a plurality of second header blocks and a plurality of data blocks for forming an indicator matrix is provided. Each of the first and second header blocks has a header graphical micro-unit, and each of the data blocks has a data graphical micro-unit. An array area is formed by the second header blocks and the data blocks. A first virtual line and a second virtual line are respectively formed by virtual centers of the first and second header blocks, and an included angle between the first and second virtual lines is less than 90 degrees. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358501 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM OF PROGRAM - An apparatus communicable with an external apparatus using serial communication includes a communication interface connectable with the external apparatus, a first controller connectable with the communication interface, a second controller connectable with the communication interface, and a switching device to connect the communication interface with one of the first controller and the second controller depending on an operation mode of the apparatus. When a transition request to an energy-saving mode is detected while the first controller is connected with the communication interface, and the communication interface is connected with the external apparatus, the switching device switches a connection partner of the communication interface from the first controller to the second controller. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358502 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS - Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring usage of a Software As A Service (SAAS) application for post-processing of scanned data generated by a client device (e.g., MFPs). A management system receives a pricing model for an SAAS application, where the pricing model includes a post-post processing feature of the SAAS application available to a user of the client device. The pricing model also includes information identifying a price for use of the post-processing feature. Information is received by the management system regarding use of the post-processing feature by the user, and a revenue report is generated regarding the post-processing feature. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358503 | IMAGE READING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A resolution of an image data needs to be higher than a predetermined value for character recognition. A control method in an image reading apparatus having a reading unit for reading an image of a document to generate image data, and a storing unit for storing the image data generated by the reading unit includes receiving from a user, after the image data is stored by the storing unit, an instruction for executing character recognition processing on the image data stored by the storing unit, executing character recognition processing on the image data stored by the storing unit according to a reception of the instruction by the receiving unit, and performing control, in a case where the image data generated by the reading unit is to be stored by the storing unit, to read an image of a document by the reading unit with a resolution that enables character recognition. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VECTOR ERROR DIFFUSION - The systems and methods described herein may be used to optimize vector error diffusion for displaying color images on a display device. Vector error diffusion passes a residual vector error from one pixel on to its neighboring pixels with varying weights. The direction and weight of error diffusion can be defined by a vector error diffusion filter. Using a vector error diffusion filter with a limited number of taps allows an a priori determination of which pixel vector is dependent on which pixel vector error at what times. Based on such dependency determination, vector error diffusion calculation for multiple pixels can be scheduled to optimize computation time while preserving the dependency. The scheduled vector error diffusion calculation can further be implemented in virtual pipeline with multiple stages to balance computation load and utilize hardware resource efficiently. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358505 | Imaging Device-Based User Authentication System and Methods - A method for authenticating a user for operating at least one imaging device from a network of imaging devices without using an authentication server is disclosed. The method includes configuring a first imaging device from the network to store a registry of users authorized to access the imaging device. Another imaging device from the network receives log-in information from the user which is sent to the first imaging device for authentication. If the log-in information is authenticated at the first imaging device, the user is provided access to one or more functions of the imaging device. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358506 | PROFILE CREATION METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORED WITH PROFILE CREATION PROGRAM - The profile creation method creates a color conversion profile for a printer by causing the printer to output a color chart including patch images having colors corresponding to combinations of values of a plurality of basic colors. The method includes extracting a pair of grid points adjacent to each other from among grid points of a lookup table indicating a correspondence relationship between the values of the colors of the patch images and colorimetric values of the patch images, and performing an interpolation process according to a degree of color variation in two patch images corresponding to the pair of grid points obtained from data of colorimetric values accumulated regarding the two patch images to obtain a grid point for interpolation between the pair of grid points. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358507 | TIMING RECOVERY FOR EMBEDDED METADATA - A method, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and reception apparatus for processing metadata, and an information providing apparatus for providing the metadata. The method for processing metadata includes processing content that includes a plurality of metadata embedded therein for presentation to a user. Each of the metadata includes the same payload data and different timing recovery data. As the content is processed, one of the plurality of metadata is extracted from an audio or video portion of the content. A determination is made as to whether a first instance of the payload data is included in the extracted one of the plurality of metadata based on the timing recovery data included in the extracted one of the plurality of metadata. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358508 | System For Filming A Video Movie - System for filming a video movie in a real space includes a filming camera, a sensor, a computerized pinpointing module for determining the location of the filming camera, a monitoring screen and a computerized compositing module for generating on the monitoring screen a composite image of the real image and of a projection of a virtual image, generated according to the filming camera location data. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358509 | VEHICLE BACKUP CAMERA DEBRIS SHIELD - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a device for protecting a backup camera in a vehicle. The device may include a retractable semicircular shield configured to cover a backup camera in a vehicle when the vehicle is in any operation state other than reverse. The shield may be operatively connected to a camera activation system in the vehicle, wherein the shield is configured to retract into an area of the vehicle proximate to the backup camera when the camera activation system is activated, such as when the vehicle is put into reverse. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358510 | WAFER LEVEL STEPPED SENSOR HOLDER - An apparatus includes an image sensor that is bonded to a spacer. The spacer has a thinned wall that defines a step and a recess in an interior wall at a first end of the spacer. The image sensor is bonded to the step within the recess of the spacer such that the image sensor is accepted completely within the recess of the spacer. A glass wafer is mounted on a second end of the spacer. A lens is mounted on the glass wafer such that light is to be directed through the lens to the image sensor. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358511 | SECURITY CAMERA - A security camera including: an image pickup unit which is configured to capture an image; a controller which is connected to the image pickup unit and configured to process the image captured by the image pickup unit; a first heat generating frame which is installed to contact a surface of the controller; and a second heat generating frame which is arranged to face the first heat generating frame and is installed to contact another surface of the controller. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358512 | OPENING-CLOSING DEVICE - An opening-closing device includes a main plate fixed to a first housing, an arm plate fixed to a second housing, a hinge mechanism that couples the arm plate to the main plate such that the arm plate is rotatable between a closed position and an open position, a slide plate slidably attached to the arm plate, and a biasing part that biases the slide plate. When the arm plate is opened or closed with respect to the main plate, the biasing part biases the slide plate so that the second housing contacts the first housing, and the slide plate slides relative to the arm plate according to a state of contact between the first housing and the second housing. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358513 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - To provide a user-friendly electronic device, the electronic device includes: a first unit including a first operation unit; a second unit attachable to/detachable from the first unit; and a control unit configured to make presentation of the first operation unit in a state where the first unit and the second unit are attached to each other different from presentation of the first operation unit in a state where the first unit and the second unit are detached from each other. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358514 | DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a display device which has a display unit on a main body, comprising a cover member that can be deformed into a first shape for covering the display unit and a second shape for forming a grip in order to solve the problems in the conventional cameras. The problem is such that the size of the camera becomes large by the size of the grip, which impairs portability of the camera because the conventional camera provides a fixed grip on the camera body on which a display unit with a large screen is mounted. In addition, another conventional camera has a space for accommodating the cover members within the grip, so that the size of the grip becomes accordingly large and thus the camera itself becomes large. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358515 | MOUNTING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDS FREE VIDEO AND IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM - A mounting device, system and method is provided for detachably coupling an electronic device to a surface. The device has a mating clip for vertically supporting the electronic device. The clip has a pair of resilient legs and a connecting portion, each leg having an inner surface having a plurality of jaws for detachably coupling to the surface. The clip includes an arm and platform for horizontally supporting the electronic device. The arm has a proximal end connected to the clip, and a distal end having a hook. The platform has an edge connected to the clip, and a surface having a hook. The clip includes a strap for securing the electronic device between the arm and platform. The strap has a first end connected to the hook of the arm and a second end connected to the hook of the platform. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358516 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided an imaging apparatus including: a lens group including one or more lens elements; and an image sensor having a light-receiving surface onto which an image of an object is formed by the lens group. The light-receiving surface of the image sensor is curved concavely toward the lens group. A distance from a lens surface closest to the light-receiving surface of the lens group to the light-receiving surface is a half or more of a distance from a lens surface closest to the object of the lens group to the light-receiving surface. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358517 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR CAMERA MODULE - A manufacturing method for a camera module including a multilayer body in which an image sensor IC and a lens are arranged with an optical path provided in the multilayer body being disposed therebetween includes a first step and a second step. In the first step, the multilayer body is formed by stacking and combining flexible sheets. In the second step, a through hole is formed in flexible base material layers that constitute a portion of the multilayer body to form the optical path defined by the through hole. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358518 | IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE - An image pickup apparatus includes a solid-state image pickup device chip, an FPC whose terminals are connected to the solid-state image pickup device chip, and a plurality of electronic components mounted on a front surface of the FPC, wherein behind a back face of the solid-state image pickup device chip, the FPC is disposed by being folded in such a way that the FPC will provide mounting surfaces for the plurality of electronic components in a plurality of layers and that the plurality of electronic components will be superimposed via the FPC. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358519 | CAMERA HEAD, CONNECTING METHOD OF CAMERA HEAD AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A camera head of an embodiment includes: a lens unit; a prism having an inclined surface which changes a traveling direction of light which passed the lens unit and an emission surface from which the light changed in traveling direction is emitted; an imaging element which outputs an electrical signal; a signal cable; a support member having a first surface having an inclination corresponding to the inclined surface and attached to a rear-side surface of the inclined surface, an insertion hole in which the signal cable is inserted, and a second surface having a connecting part electrically connected to the signal cable inserted in the insertion hole; and a wiring substrate having a first area where the imaging element is mounted and a second area electrically connected to the connecting part. | 2015-12-10 |
20150358520 | Systems and Methods for Supporting a Video Call in a Dark or Low Light Environment - Systems and methods for providing illumination for a video call in a low-lighting environment. The light source may be a hardware component integrated on the front of a mobile device. The light source may be implemented as one or more lit spaces on the device's screen. The intensity of the light from the light source may be based on ambient light levels measured by one or more sensors on the device. When the mobile device receives an incoming video call, the sensors may detect the level of ambient light and activate the light source to illuminate the face of the call recipient if he or she answers the incoming video call. The device may include an interface to allow the user to configure and adjust the intensity, coloring, and lighting pattern of the light during the video call. | 2015-12-10 |