УСТРОЙСТВО СВЯЗИ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ

Изобретение относится к области обеспечения доступа к сетям беспроводной связи. Техническим результатом является обеспечение возможности повторного использования параметров связи за счет записи параметров с проведением между ними различия, т.е. за счет того, что параметр связи, установленный пользователем, записывается без перезаписи параметра связи, которым поделились в ходе первой связи. Для этого при управлении устройством связи, которое имеет первый блок связи и второй блок связи, сконфигурированные с возможностью связи с внешним устройством, делятся с внешним устройством вторым параметром связи для установления связи с внешним устройством с использованием второго блока связи, который отличается от первого блока связи, и осуществляют принятие операции пользователя. Затем осуществляют связь с внешним устройством посредством второго блока связи с использованием одного из первого параметра связи, который устанавливается на основе принимаемой операции пользователя, и второго параметра связи ...

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ СОПРЯЖЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ЖЕЛЕЗНЫХ ДОРОГ

Электрическое сопряжение между железнодорожными тележками поезда. Каждая из сопрягаемых частей содержит основание (16), в котором расположено множество соединительных частей, посредством которых может быть установлено электрическое, пневматическое и/или гидравлическое соединение одной сопрягаемой части с другой сопрягаемой частью. Кроме того, применено, по меньшей мере, одно высокочастотное соединение (10), которое сформировано закрытой антенной (20) в одной сопрягаемой части и закрытой антенной (24) в другой сопрягаемой части. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении возможности бесконтактного соединения и безопасности при работе. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И ПРОГРАММА

Изобретение относится к устройству формирования изображения и способу управления им. Техническим результатом является обеспечение возможности автоматически осуществлять управление включением питания в ответ на сигнал, принятый по бесконтактной связи, и выполнять операцию подготовки к съемке изображения после завершения передачи информации для установки соединения для беспроводной связи. Результат достигается тем, что устройство формирования изображения содержит: секцию бесконтактной связи, конфигурированную для осуществления бесконтактной связи с внешним устройством; и секцию управления, конфигурированную для осуществления управления включением питания устройства формирования изображения и установлением соединения для беспроводной связи, где секция управления осуществляет управление включением питания устройства формирования изображения после приема сигнала от внешнего устройства посредством бесконтактной связи, передачу этому внешнему устройству информации для установки соединения для ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДАННЫХ, СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДАННЫХ И СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДАННЫХ

Группа изобретений относится к технике связи и может быть использована в системе передачи данных. Устройство передачи данных для передачи данных в ближнем поле (ПБП) с устройством другой стороны содержит средство генерирования электромагнитной волны, предназначенное для вывода электромагнитной волны, и средство передачи/приема, предназначенное для передачи данных путем модуляции электромагнитной волны в соответствии с данными, а также для приема данных, передаваемых из устройства другой стороны, путем демодуляции электромагнитной волны, выводимой средством генерирования электромагнитной волны, или электромагнитной волны, выводимой устройством другой стороны, в качестве другой стороны передачи данных, в котором средство передачи/приема выполнено с возможностью передачи информации атрибута, обозначающей способность передачи данных самого устройства, а также приема информации атрибута, обозначающей способность передачи данных устройства другой стороны в качестве данных, и средство генерирования ...

УСТРОЙСТВО КАНАЛА ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛОВ В РАДИОЧАСТОТНОМ ДИАПАЗОНЕ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И ПРИЕМНЫЙ И ПЕРЕДАЮЩИЙ КОНТУРЫ ИМПЛАНТИРОВАННОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОННОЙ СИСТЕМЫ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к радиотехническим устройствам, передающим данные к имплантированным системам. Устройство канала передачи сигналов включает блок амплитудной модуляции передачи данных РЧ импульсами, приемный контур и передающий контур, при этом передающий контур имеет состояние «РЧ-присутствует» и состояние «РЧ-отсутствует» и включает средство уменьшения добротности передающего резонансного контура на интервалах времени, соответствующих состоянию «РЧ-отсутствует» и состоянию «РЧ-присутствует» для ускорения спада РЧ амплитуды в приемном контуре на интервале времени, соответствующем состоянию «РЧ-отсутствует». Во втором варианте выполнения устройство содержит блок амплитудной модуляции передачи данных РЧ импульсами и средство обеспечения независимости спада формы РЧ волны от коэффициента связи. Передающий контур имплантированной электронной системы включает внешний передающий контур для передачи данных на имплантированный приемник посредством амплитудной ...

Беспроводной пульт закрытых дихотомических опросов

Изобретение относится к техническим решениям, применяемым в социологических исследованиях посредством закрытых дихотомических опросов. Зона применения изобретения - от оценки качества обслуживания клиентов до изучения мнения о том или ином общественно значимом событии. Изобретение представляет собой комплект, состоящий из двух блоков - внешнего и внутреннего. Блоки устанавливаются на стенде в зоне размещения информации об опросе. Внешний блок устанавливается снаружи на любой не токопроводящей поверхности, в удобном и хорошо заметном для клиента месте, содержащем информацию об опросе. Внутренний блок устанавливается внутри стенда напротив блока передачи информации с противоположной стороны не токопроводящей поверхности. Монтаж комплекта выполняется путем приклеивания блоков с помощью клея или двустороннего скотча. На лицевой стороне панели внешнего блока расположены две мембранные кнопки контактного типа с тактильным эффектом. Кнопки оформлены в виде крупных, хорошо заметных стилизованных ...

МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНАЯ ЦЕПЬ С МНОГОВИТКОВОЙ КАТУШКОЙ, И СПОСОБ, И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ ЦЕПЬЮ С МНОГОВИТКОВОЙ КАТУШКОЙ

Изобретение относится к многофункциональной цепи с многовитковой катушкой, способу управления такой цепью в мобильном устройстве. Техническим результатом является повышение стабильности работы антенны коммуникации ближнего поля (NFC). Предложена многофункциональная цепь с многовитковой катушкой, содержащая: многовитковую катушку, переключатель, согласующую цепь NFC и дополнительную плату камеры, причем переключатель имеет общий порт, первый порт и второй порт, многовитковая катушка соединена с общим портом, согласующая цепь NFC соединена с первым портом, а дополнительная плата камеры соединена со вторым портом. При наличии управляющего сигнала камеры второй порт переходит в проводящее состояние так, что многовитковая катушка выполняет функцию катушки подстройки фокуса для камеры на дополнительной плате камеры, а при отсутствии управляющего сигнала камеры первый порт переходит в проводящее состояние так, что многовитковая катушка выполняет функцию антенны NFC в согласующей цепи NFC. Как ...

БЕСПРОВОДНАЯ ИНДУКТИВНАЯ ПЕРЕДАЧА МОЩНОСТИ

... 1. Способ работы для системы индуктивной передачи мощности, содержащей устройство (101) передачи мощности, выполненное с возможностью формировать беспроводной сигнал мощности для устройства (105) приема мощности, причем система индуктивной передачи мощности поддерживает двустороннюю связь между устройством (101) передачи мощности и устройством (105) приема мощности на основе модуляции сигнала мощности, при этом способ содержит этапы, на которых:- инициируют посредством устройства (105) приема мощности обязательную фазу конфигурирования посредством передачи совокупности параметров интенсивности сигнала в устройство (101) передачи мощности;- управляют (505, 507) посредством устройства (101) передачи мощности и устройства (105) приема мощности обязательной фазой конфигурирования, при этом первый набор рабочих параметров передачи мощности выбирают для устройства (101) передачи мощности и устройства (105) приема мощности;- передают (509) посредством устройства (105) приема мощности запрос на ...

СИСТЕМА СВЯЗИ, УСТРОЙСТВО СВЯЗИ, СПОСОБ СВЯЗИ

... 1. Система связи, содержащая первое и второе устройства связи, в которой указанное первое и второе устройства связи содержат средство модуляции, предназначенное для передачи данных на одной из множества скоростей передачи данных, путем модуляции электромагнитной волны; средство демодуляции, предназначенное для получения данных, переданных из другого устройства на одной из множества скоростей передачи, путем демодуляции электромагнитной волны; и средство детектирования, предназначенное для детектирования электромагнитной волны, и в котором указанное первое средство связи начинает передавать электромагнитную волну, когда указанное средство детектирования не детектирует электромагнитную волну на уровне первого порогового значения или выше, и для указанного второго устройства связи требуется электромагнитная волна на уровне второго порогового значение, которое выше, чем указанное первое пороговое значение, при котором указанное средство демодуляции получает данные. 2. Система связи по п.1, ...

Способ передачи данных через воздушный зазор с использованием индуктивно связанных контуров, возбуждаемых остроугольным импульсом, и устройство для его осуществления

Изобретение относится к средствам передачи данных через воздушный зазор с использованием индуктивно связанных контуров, возбуждаемых остроугольным импульсом, при телеизмерениях от рабочих органов вращающихся узлов и механизмов. Технический результат заключается в повышении помехозащищенности передаваемых данных. В способе в качестве сигнала возбуждения индуктивно связанных контуров используют импульс остроугольной формы, формируемый с помощью вычитающего счетчика и цифроаналогового преобразователя. Устройство содержит на вращающейся части формирователь импульса установки, элемент И, генератор тактовых импульсов, вычитающий счетчик, цифроаналоговый преобразователь, формирователь импульсного сигнала возбуждения, первичный контур индуктивно связанных контуров и их вторичный контур на неподвижной части. Единичные посылки кода данных переводят все разряды счетчика в единичное состояние и запускают линейное уменьшение кода счетчика до нуля. Соединенный со счетчиком цифроаналоговый преобразователь ...

Цифровой передатчик ближнепольной магнитной системы связи с амплитудно-фазовой манипуляцией

Цифровой передатчик ближнепольной магнитной системы связи с амплитудно-фазовой манипуляцией предназначен для организации канала связи посредством модулирования низкочастотных магнитных полей. Устройство содержит передающую магнитную антенну с отводами, модулятор с двумя выходами, на первом выходе которого формируется одноразрядный частотно- или фазоманипулированный сигнал, а на втором выходе - цифровой сигнал, соответствующий амплитуде передаваемого символа, при этом первый выход квадратурного модулятора подключен к устройству формирования управляющих сигналов мостового инвертора напряжения, а второй - к управляющему входу мультиплексора, новым является то, что передающая магнитная антенна имеет отводы и, соответственно, мостовой инвертор напряжения имеет несколько соединенных с антенной полумостов, причем общее число выводов передающей магнитной антенны равно числу полумостов и определяется как N=A+1, где А - число дискретных уровней амплитуд символов сигнального созвездия цифровой манипуляции ...

УСТРОЙСТВО СВЯЗИ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И ЗАПОМИНАЮЩИЙ НОСИТЕЛЬ

НОСИМОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА

СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЯ МЕХАНИЗМОВ ОБНОВЛЕНИЯ КОНФИГУРАЦИОННЫХ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ОБМЕНА ДАННЫХ ПО ТЕХНОЛОГИИ NFC

... 1. Способ связи, содержащий этапы, на которых:принимают посредством устройства-хоста (DH) сообщение активизации от контроллера коммуникации ближнего поля (NFCС), который использует радиочастотный (RF) интерфейс Frame по NFC-B RF технологии;определяют, что один или более параметров обмена данными, входящих в сообщение активизации, отличаются от одного или более соответствующих текущих релевантных параметров обмена данными, для реализации которых сконфигурирован NFCС;генерируют команду обновления RF параметров, включающую в себя один или более параметров обмена данными, соответствующих одному или более текущим релевантным параметрам обмена данными, для которых определено, что они отличаются; ипосылают сгенерированную команду обновления RF параметров к NFCС для побуждения NFCС к обновлению одного или более соответствующих текущих релевантных параметров обмена данными одним или более параметрами обмена данными, включенными в состав команды обновления RF параметров.2. Способ по п. 1, в котором ...

БЕСПРОВОДНАЯ ИНДУКЦИОННАЯ ПЕРЕДАЧА ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГИИ

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СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДИНАМИЧЕСКИХ АТРИБУТОВ ЗАРЯДКИ ЗАРЯДНОЙ СТАНЦИИ

АППАРАТ И СИСТЕМА БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИИ И БЕСПРОВОДНОЙ КОММУНИКАЦИИ МОБИЛЬНЫХ УСТРОЙСТВ

... 1. Способ для осуществления коммуникации ближнего поля, включающий следующие этапы:расположение первого устройства в непосредственной близости от второго устройства, при котором близкое расположение является приемлемым для обеспечения коммуникации ближнего поля; ипередачу первого сигнала с фактическим подавлением несущей с первого устройства на второе устройство.2. Способ по п.1, в котором первый сигнал с фактическим подавлением несущей включает импульс.3. Способ по п.1, в котором первый сигнал с фактическим подавлением несущей включает серию импульсов.4. Способ по п.1, в котором первый сигнал с фактическим подавлением несущей включает временный осциллирующий сигнал.5. Способ по п.1, в котором этап передачи первого сигнала с фактическим подавлением несущей обуславливает этап:передачи второго сигнала с фактическим подавлением несущей со второго устройства на первое устройство.6. Способ по п.5, в котором этап передачи второго сигнала с фактическим подавлением несущей обуславливает этап:установления ...

СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ЗОЛЫ И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ЗОЛЫ

... 1. Способ обработки золы, в котором зольную пыль отделяют от потока продуктового газа, полученного при газификации топлива, причем указанную зольную пыль сжигают в псевдоожиженном слое для снижения содержания углерода в золе, после чего топочные газы от сжигания обрабатывают, отличающийся тем, чтов первой стадии золу сжигают в псевдоожиженном слое при температуре не выше 800°С для снижения содержания углерода, иво второй стадии топочные газы сжигают в независимом процессе сгорания, причем условия горения достигают температуры по меньшей мере 850°С.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что перед процессом сгорания тонкодисперсный материал золы, унесенной в топочных газах сжигания с псевдоожиженным слоем, отделяют от них.3. Способ по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что сжигание в псевдоожиженном слое происходит в циркулирующем псевдоожиженном слое (CFB).4. Способ по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что после сжигания в псевдоожиженном слое остаточный углерод составляет менее 5 вес.% от количества ...

ПРИБОР ЭЛЕКТРОМОНТАЖА, И/ИЛИ СИСТЕМОТЕХНИКИ ЗДАНИЯ, И/ИЛИ ДВЕРНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ СВЯЗИ

... 1. Прибор (1) электромонтажа, и/или системотехники здания, и/или дверной системы связи с блоком (3) микроконтроллера, соединенным с обычным элементом (2) управления и опционально с памятью (3) параметров, причем предусмотрен блок (5) ближней связи с дальностью действия максимум 50 см и он соединен с блоком (3) микроконтроллеров, и причем ближняя связь осуществляется с помощью соответственно выполненного блока (10) ближней связи мобильного прибора (7).2. Прибор (1) по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что участок (11) беспроводной ближней связи реализован с помощью блока (5) ближней связи посредством ближней радиосвязи/коммуникации ближнего поля (NFC, Near Field Communication).3. Прибор (1) по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что участок беспроводной ближней связи реализован посредством блока (5) ближней связи с помощью инфракрасного излучения.4. Прибор (1) по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что управление электромонтажным прибором (1) непосредственно на месте осуществляется посредством графического интерфейса (8) ...

УСТРОЙСТВО КАНАЛА ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛОВ В РАДИОЧАСТОТНОМ ДИАПАЗОНЕ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И ПРИЕМНЫЙ И ПЕРЕДАЮЩИЙ КОНТУРЫ ИМПЛАНТИРОВАННОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОННОЙ СИСТЕМЫ

... 1. Устройство канала передачи сигналов в радиочастотном диапазоне, включающее блок амплитудной модуляции передачи данных РЧ импульсами и средство минимизации времени переключения. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, в котором средство минимизации времени переключения содержит блок изменения добротности резонансного контура. ! 3. Устройство по п.1, в которое дополнительно включен параллельный резонансный приемный контур для приема данных в форме РЧ импульсов. ! 4. Устройство по п.1, в которое дополнительно включен последовательный резонансный передающий контур для передачи данных в форме РЧ импульсов. ! 5. Устройство по п.4, в котором последовательный резонансный передающий контур включает усилитель-формирователь класса D. ! 6. Устройство по п.5, в котором указанный усилитель-формирователь выполнен на одном микрочипе. ! 7. Устройство по п.4, в котором передающий последовательный резонансный контур включает в себя индуктивный элемент и демпфирующий резистор RD, последовательно соединенный с индуктивным ...

Verfahren und System zur gesicherten bidirektionalen Datenübertragung

Verwendung eines Modems

Verwendung eines Modems (11), das zur Kommunikation zwischen stationären Teilnehmern über Stromversorgungsleitungen eines Gebäudes bestimmt ist und nach einem orthogonalen Frequenzmultiplexverfahren mit einer Datenrate von mindestens 50 MBit/s arbeitet, in einer Kommunikationseinrichtung zur induktiven Kommunikation mit einem spur- oder schienengeführten beweglichen Objekt (2) über eine sich entlang einer vorgesehenen Bewegungsbahn des Objekts (2) erstreckende Datenleitung (1), die parallel zu und separat von einer Energieübertragungsleitung verläuft, welcher durch das Objekt (2) während einer Bewegung elektrische Energie entnehmbar ist, und über mindestens eine an dem Objekt (2) angeordnete, magnetisch mit der Datenleitung (1) koppelbare und mit der Kommunikationseinrichtung (10) verbundene Kommunikationsinduktivität (15).

Verfahren und System zum gezielten Aktivieren eines Nahbereichskommunikationsmoduls eines Fahrzeugs

Ein Verfahren und System zum gezielten Aktivieren eines Nahbereichskommunikations(NFC)-Moduls eines Fahrzeugs. Das NFC-Modul des Fahrzeugs kann Teil eines Fahrzeugkommunikations- und Access Systems sein, das verschiedene Fahrzeugfunktionen, wie etwa die Entriegelung einer oder mehrerer Türen des Fahrzeugs oder das Starten einer Antriebmaschine oder eines Motor des Fahrzeugs, einleiten kann. Mit dem Verfahren und System kann ein Benutzertelefon anstatt eines Schlüssels oder eines Schlüsselanhängers verwendet werden. In Situationen, in denen der Akkuladezustand des Benutzertelefons niedrig ist, sodass Bluetooth oder das Erzeugen eines aktiven NFC-Signals nicht verfügbar ist, das NFC-Modul des Fahrzeugs aufrechterhalten in einem Aktivmodus verbleibt. Im Aktivmodus kann das NFC-Modul des Fahrzeugs eine Verbindung mit einem passiven mobilen NFC-Ziel einleiten. Andernfalls verbleibt das NFC-Modul des Fahrzeugs, abhängig vom Akkuladezustand des Benutzertelefons, in einem Standard-Ruhezustand, ...

Überwachungssystem und Überwachungsverfahren

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Überwachungssystem (1) mit einer Überwachungseinheit (2) zum Abfragen eines Messwerts eines Sensors (3), wobei die Überwachungseinheit (2) eine Schnittstelleneinheit (6) zum drahtlosen Abfragen des Messwerts von dem Sensor, eine Recheneinheit (10) zur Auswertung des erfassten Messwerts, eine Uhr (11) zur Bestimmung einer Zeitangabe und eine Speichereinheit (12) zur Abspeicherung des verarbeiteten Messwerts in Verbindung mit einer von der Uhr (11) bestimmten Zeitangabe sowie eine Ausgabeschnittstelle (15) zur Ausgabe der jeweiligen mit einer Zeitangabe verbundenen gespeicherten Messwerte aufweist, und mit wenigstens einer Sensoreinheit (3) mit einem Sensor (4) und mit einer Übertragungseinheit (5) zum Übertragen eines Messwerts an die Überwachungseinheit (2), wobei die Übertragungseinheit (5) nur auf Aufforderung durch die Überwachungseinheit (2) einen Messwert überträgt.

Vorrichtung zur berührungslosen Leistungsübertragung, Verfahren zur Übermittlung eines Datensignals und Anlage zur berührungslosen Leistungsübertragung an bewegliche Verbraucher

Bei einer Vorrichtung zur berührungslosen Leistungsübertragung sind eine Pickup-Spule, eine Sendeeinheit, eine Empfangseinheit und ein Verbraucher vorgesehen, wobei - die Pickup-Spule induktiv an einen Primärleiter gekoppelt ist, - an die Pickup-Spule ein Leistungsversorgungs-Kreis und ein Datensignal-Kreis angeschlossen sind, - der Leistungsversorgungs-Kreis den Verbraucher umfasst, - der Leistungsversorgungs-Kreis mit der Pickup-Spule einen Resonanzkreis bildet, - mindestens der Leistungsversorgungs-Kreis und/oder der Datensignal-Kreis einen Frequenzfilter umfassen, - die Empfangseinheit an den Datensignal-Kreis gekoppelt ist, - die Sendeeinheit derart symmetrisch bezüglich der Ankopplung der Empfangseinheit an den Datensignal-Kreis angesn der Empfangseinheit auslöschen.

Method for reading out radio frequency identification tags, involves providing transponder within operating distance of reader, where transponder emits set of data, where data are received by reader

The method involves sending a carrier signal in a frequency range of two transponders (1, 2) by an antenna. One of the transponders is provided outside operating distance of a reader, where the transponder obtains energy from the carrier signal and transmits a set of data. The other transponder is provided within the operating distance of the reader, where the latter transponder receives the data directly from the former transponder and emits another set of data including the former set of data. The latter set of data is received by the reader. An independent claim is also included for a transponder comprising a microprocessor.

System und Verfahren zum empfangen von Daten über eine Isolationsbarriere

Beschrieben werden ein Kommunikationssystem und ein Verfahren zur Datenübertragung. Das Kommunikationssystem weist einen Empfänger (100) zum Empfangen von Daten von einem passiven Sender (101, 102) auf, der kapazitiv mit dem Empfänger (100) gekoppelt ist, wobei der Empfänger (100) ein Messelement (104) aufweist, das eine erste Anzahl von Anschlüssen aufweist, die kapazitiv mit dem passiven Sender (101, 102) gekoppelt sind und die gegenüber dem passiven Sender gleichsignalisoliert sind.

Nahfeldkommunikations- und Drahtlosladevorrichtung und Schaltverfahren zur Verwendung derselben

Eine Nahfeldkommunikations- und Drahtlosladevorrichtung umfasst eine Spule, ein Abstimmungsmodul, ein Nahfeldkommunikationsmodul, ein Drahtloslademodul und eine Leistungsspeichervorrichtung. Die Spule ist konfiguriert, um elektromagnetische Wellen zu empfangen. Das Abstimmungsmodul ist mit der Spule elektrisch verbunden. Das Nahfeldkommunikationsmodul umfasst einen Abschwächer und eine Nahfeldkommunikationssteuerschaltung. Der Abschwächer ist konfiguriert, um die Energie der elektromagnetischen Wellen, die von dem Abstimmungsmodul übertragen werden, abzuschwächen. Die Nahfeldkommunikationssteuerschaltung ist mit dem Abschwächer elektrisch verbunden. Die Leistungsspeichervorrichtung ist mit dem Drahtloslademodul elektrisch verbunden. Elektromagnetische Wellen koppeln sich magnetisch an die Spule und die Spule überträgt Signale der elektromagnetischen Wellen über das Abstimmungsmodul auf das Nahfeldkommunikationsmodul oder überträgt die Energie der elektromagnetischen Wellen über das Abstimmungsmodul ...

System zum Übertragen einer Information zu einer Teileinheit

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System zum Übertragen einer Information zu einer Teileinheit (10) umfassend mindestens eine Anschlussposition (20) und mindestens eine Teileinheit (10), wobei die mindestens eine Anschlussposition (20) zur Aufnahme einer Teileinheit (10) eingerichtet ist und die mindestens eine Anschlussposition (20) mindestens eine Kodiernase (24) umfasst die eingerichtet ist in eine entsprechende Ausnehmung (14) an einer Teileinheit (10) einzugreifen, wobei die Anordnung der mindestens einen Kodiernase (24) die zu übertragene Information kodiert und dass die mindestens eine Teileinheit (10) mindestens eine Ausnehmung (14) aufweist die eingerichtet ist, die Anwesenheit einer Kodiernase (24) in einer Ausnehmung (14) berührungslos zu erfassen. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Fahrzeug mit einem derartigen System, sowie Teileinheiten (10) und Anschlusspositionen (20) zur Verwendung in einem derartigen System.

NFC-fähige Systeme, Verfahren und Vorrichtungen zur drahtlosen Fahrzeugkommunikation

Offenbart sind NFC-fähige Kommunikationssysteme zum Bereitstellen einer drahtlosen Fahrzeugkommunikation, Steuerlogik zum Betreiben derartiger Systeme sowie Kraftfahrzeuge, die mit einer NFC-fähigen bordeigenen Vorrichtung zur Kurzstreckenkommunikation mit einem oder mehreren externen NFC-fähigen Vorrichtungen ausgestattet sind. Ein offenbartes Verfahren zum Bereitstellen eines Datenaustauschs zwischen einer bordeigenen elektronischen Vorrichtung eines Kraftfahrzeugs und einer externen elektronischen Vorrichtung beinhaltet die Erkennung, ob sich NFC-fähige Komponenten der bordeigenen und der externen elektronischen Vorrichtungen innerhalb einer vorbestimmten Nähe zueinander befinden, und, wenn sich die Komponenten innerhalb der Nähe befinden, den Aufbau einer drahtlosen Kommunikationssitzung zwischen den Vorrichtungen. Nach dem Aufbau der drahtlosen Kommunikationssitzung wird bestimmt, ob der externen elektronischen Vorrichtung Zugriff zu einem NFC-Tag in der NFC-fähigen Komponente der ...

Telemetry system for transferring data between stationary and rotating components of gas turbine, comprises transmitters arranged on moving component for transferring data to receiver arranged on the stationary component

Telemetry system comprises transmitters (6) arranged on the moving component for transferring data to a receiver arranged on the stationary component and an inductive energy transfer unit (16) connected to an alternating current source. Current or voltage sources (17) for supplying energy to the transmitter are arranged on the moving component. Preferably the inductive energy transfer unit is a coil system with one or more coils. A single current or voltage source is provided for each transmitter, each source having an induction coil. Preferred Features: The inductive energy transfer unit is a coil system with one or more coils. A single current or voltage source is provided for each transmitter. The current or voltage sources have an induction coil.

Transpondereinheit

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Transpondereinheit (1, 2, 101) zum Übertragen von Daten zu einem Lesegerät durch Modulation eines elektromagnetischen Feldes umfassend eine Einrichtung zum Variieren der Datenblockgröße der Daten durch Beschränkung derselben oder durch Modifizieren eines Taktsignals, in Abhängigkeit von einer Frequenzdifferenz zwischen einer Clockfrequenz eines von dem Lesegerät zu der Transpondereinheit (1, 2, 101) übertragenen Clocksignals (151, 152, 153, 154, 155) und einer Frequenzgeberfrequenz eines Frequenzgebers (43, 45) der Transpondereinheit (1, 2, 101).

A near field communications receiver

Apparatus and method of determining an open status of a container using RFID tag devices

Audio coupling device for radios

An audio coupling device 100 that provides an interface between audio equipment 101 and a radio receiver 103 to allow the electrical output of the audio equipment 101 to be listened to with the radio receiver 103. The audio coupling device 100 comprises an input stage for receiving an electronic signal from audio equipment 101, an oscillator circuit for generating a radio frequency electronic signal, a modulator connected to the audio input stage and to the oscillator circuit, the modulator arranged to combine the signal from the input stage and the signal from the oscillator circuit, and a radio frequency output stage for directly coupling an output signal into the aerial 104 of the radio receiver 103. The direct coupling is preferably by means of an electrical output attachable by wire 105 to an external antenna 104 of the radio receiver 103 or an aerial socket of the radio receiver 103. Alternatively, the direct coupling is by means of an inductive coupling coil for coupling the output ...

Coil isolators

Fuze setting apparatus

Near Field communication devices and methods

Therapeutic product delivery system and method of pairing

Coupled UWB data connectors with selectable functionality

An Ultra Wide Band (UWB) transmitter 210 and receiver 214 are inductively coupled via electrical coils (260, 262 in fig. 2c) in coupling elements 208a and b comprising "bishops hat" antennas, allowing operation within a short near-field range over a gap (eg. 1 cm) without physical contact connectors. Contactless connectors improve the reliability of eg. laptop docking stations or phone cradles and allow operation in underwater or hazardous "spark risk" environments, while retaining the low power and gigabits per second data rate of impulse UWB signals, with the short range also eliminating mulitpath interference. Different alignments or polarizations of the coupling elements (fig, 4d) may invoke different operational functions. An electrical backplane accommodates card sockets, mechanical interfacing is optional, and different protocols can be carried across the UWB link synchronously via protocol tunnelling, as discovered by a service discovery protocol.

NFC communicators and NFC communications enabled devices

Communications devices comprising near field RF communicators

A communications device has a near field RF communicator (15) having a coupler (17) to couple with a coupler of a near field RF communicator or NFC communicator in near field range to enable communication of data between the communicators by modulation of a magnetic field, and a modulator (43) to modulate an RF signal in accordance with data to be communicated by the near field RF communicator. The device also has at least one secure element (31) separate from the near field RF communicator (15) to provide secure data storage for transaction data representing or relating to a transaction. A controller controls operation of the near field RF communicator, reads transaction data from the at least one secure element and causes the modulator to modulate an RF signal in accordance with transaction data read from the at least one secure element so as to communicate the read transaction data to a near field RF communicator or NFC communicator in near field range as proof of the transaction to ...

Near Field RF Commuincator

A near field Radio Frequency communicator 100 includes a demodulation circuit 114 whereby a clock signal can be derived 115 from a received RF signal in an active RFID tag during modulation from multiple sources using different operating voltages. Overvoltage from H-field signals inductively coupled to the antenna 102 is avoided via a shunt regulator 310 which controls the antenna's impedance load in accordance with the data signal 117, such that the RF voltage induced between the two antenna outputs is regulated below a maximum but remains above a minimum threshold voltage for deriving the clock signal when the device is in reception (target) mode. Controller 107 also prevents high voltages occurring when the device is in transmission (initiator) mode.

Systems and methods for detecting data communication over a wireless power link

A wireless power supply system that detects communications in the input power to the switching circuit. In this aspect of the invention, the wireless power supply includes a detector for generating a signal indicative of the current in the input to the switching circuitry, a band-pass filter for filtering the detected signal, an amplifier for amplifying the filtered signal, a filter for filtering the amplified signal and a comparator for converting the final signal into a stream of high and low signals that can be passed to a controller for processing as binary data stream. In a second aspect, the wireless power supply system includes a detector for generating a signal that varies in dependence on changes in the phase relationship between the current and the voltage in the primary-side tank circuit, a band-pass filter for filtering the signal, an amplifier for amplifying the filtered signal, a filter for filtering the amplified signal and a comparator for converting the final signal into ...

Communication method and system

Electronic tuning system

A near field communications transmitter

Power saving mechanism for use in an underwater communication network

An underwater communications network comprising a plurality of communication nodes operable to wirelessly communicate with at least one other node in the network, each node having a transceiver and an observation mechanism wherein the observation mechanism is operable to monitor signals received by the transceiver and upon reception of a first predetermined tone the observation mechanism outputs a signal operable to adjust the node from a passive operation mode to an active operation mode. Each node can be a discreet underwater device.

Wireless communications capable power distribution unit and techniques for communicating therewith

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication between a PDU and one or more devices within a limited communications range are described. A power distribution unit may be provided with a wireless communications module that may operate to communicate with user devices within a relatively close proximity. The wireless communications module may provide information reporting and may, in some examples, provide a user of the user device with configuration and other command capabilities.

Docking sytem and method using near field communication

Disclosed is a method and system for configuring the connection of a mobile computing device to a docking station using near field communication. A NFC enabled mobile computing device scans an NFC tag integrated with the docking station to gather docking-station information. The docking-station information is used by the mobile device to configure its interface connector to match the docking connector, to establish a communication link with the docking station and/or a host computer connected to the docking station, and/or authenticate the docking station to the mobile computing device or vice versa.

CARD READER

The invention relates to detail technical means for transferring the following four signal elements by proximity between an electronic memory card and a transaction terminal: (a) a flow of data from a terminal to the card (b) a flow of data from a card to a terminal (c) a flow of energy from a terminal into a card during use (d) a time or reset reference signal supplied by the terminal to the card In one execution, a, b and d are represented by timing pulses whose shape varies from saw tooth to rectangular when a logic min 0 min is followed by a logic min 1 min while power is injected acoustically. In another execution, reactively coupled coils convey data in both directions whereas energy and timing pulses are transmitted photoelectrically. In still another execution, the coils are replaced by piezo-electric emitter/receiver elements. Finally, an example of the physical embodiment is given (in figs. 5 and 6) showing the possible layout of a card having infrared energy receivers (PH) and ...

Underwater Connector Arrangement

Electronics module for a wearable article

An electronics module 100 for a wearable article (200, Fig. 1) includes an interface 101 with an electronics arrangement (209, 211, Fig. 12) of the wearable article, so as to receive a sensing signal. The electronics module has a housing which includes a top enclosure 119 and a bottom enclosure 121. A controller within the electronics module (103, Fig. 12) receives the sensing signal. The controller may be formed on a printed circuit board 113. A first antenna 107 is arranged to communicatively couple with a mobile device (300, Fig. 1). The first antenna 107, the controller and a power source 105 are contained within the housing. The first antenna is proximate the top enclosure and above the controller and power source. The electronics module preferably has a second antenna (109, Fig. 2) which has line-of-sight through an aperture of the first antenna. A light source may also have line-of-sight through the aperture. At least one of the antennas may be for short-range communication such ...

Apparatus and method of determining an open status of a container using RFID tag devices

Methods and apparatuses are provided using RFID devices to assist in determining an open status of a container. For example, a first RFID tag is fixed to a first portion of the container and a second RFID tag is fixed to a second portion of the container. Upon a user action to at least partially open the container, the first and second portions will move relative to each other, such that one or more of the RFID tags will no longer be readable by the RFID-tag reader or will now be readable by the reader. The reading or cessation of reading of one or more RFID tags indicates at least one open status of the container. In some embodiments, the open status is at least one of an unsealing confirmation, an open motion initiation status, an open motion confirmation, a partial open status and a fully open status.

Laptop computer with cover rotatably attached to base that rotates to cover keyboard

Laptop computer 100 includes lid 102, base 104 attached to lid 102 at a first end portion, and cover 110. Base 104 includes keyboard 108 adjacent to the first end portion and open portion 118 adjacent to a second end portion which is opposite the first end portion. Cover 110 is rotatably attached to base 104 between keyboard 108 and open portion 118 and swings from a first position covering open portion 118 to a second position covering keyboard 108. In further aspects lid 102 comprises display 106 and is hingedly attached to base 104. A magnet is used to secure cover 110 in the second position. Cover 110, attached via a hinge 116 through which a wire extends into base 104, comprises a trackpad (112, figure 1A) configured to process tactile input. A processor enables and disables tactile input when cover 110 is in the first and second positions, respectively. Cover 110 may comprise a fingerprint sensor or near field communication NFC module for wireless communication. May prevent inadvertent ...

System and method of enhancing a 3D printed model

Control device for enabling RF control in a user environment

Electrical coupling apparatus and method

Dual capsule tag

Electronic tuning system

DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Contactless connector systems

Near field rf communications apparatus

Near field communication ring

A ring or bracelet comprising an annular shell (Fig 1, 1), a Near Field Communications transponder mounted on said shell, and a coil antenna which has a plurality of turns which each extend around the entire circumference of the annular shell, may be spaced from one another across the width of the ring, or may be mounted in an annular recess (fig 2, 2) extending around the entire circumference. The ring may be made from ceramic (Fig 2, 1) and may have a cover which encapsulates the transponder and can be made from resin (Fig 1, 2). The coil antenna may be a wound metal wire coil (Fig 4b), may be a conductive track carried on a flexible substrate (Fig 4a) along with the NFC transponder in the form of a chip, or may be directly applied to the inner surface of the annular shell (Fig 4c), potentially via electroplating or laser direct structuring. The coil antenna may include a series of parallel track sections joined by track step sections (Fig 4a, front) ...

Electtronics module for a wearable article

Writing data to printed matter with embedded wireless devices

A device for providing information associated with a physical structure to one or more user devices based at the site of the physical structure

Wireless communication between electronic devices in close proximity

Microphone with advanced functionalities

Method to connect bluetooth slaves to a bluetooth broadcaster with NFC

A method of wirelessly connecting slave devices to a master device using NFC comprises a system to relay information necessary to connect a CSB transmitter to a CSB receiver, devices capable of reading/receiving data from a static NFC tag and using this device to connect to a CSB and a device or system capable of transmitting a CSB signal and providing a connection and codec information.

Energy efficient electronic card

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for energy efficient data exchange is provided. The system may include a first electronic card device (ECD) including a first switch and a second switch. The system may include the first switch being configured to power on the first ECD responsive to the first ECD engaging a second ECD. The system may include the first ECD being configured to exchange data with the second ECD. The system may include a docking component configured to receive the first ECD. The system may include the docking component including an actuator configured to engage the second switch to power on the first ECD when the first ECD is received by the docking component. The system may include the first ECD configured to transfer received data from the second ECD to a mobile device associated with the docking component.

Methods and apparatus for discovering tag talks first devices

Methods and apparatus for discovering tag talks first devices

Method, device and system for establishing conversation relation

Method, device and system for establishing conversation relation

Method, device and system for establishing conversation relation

Methods and apparatus for discovering tag talks first devices

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFERRING ENERGY AND INFORMATION BETWEEN A SOURCE AND RELATIVE TO A MOBILE RECEIVER

CIRCUIT FOR A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A TRANSMISSION

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE INDUCTIVE TRANSMISSION OF ENERGY AND INFORMATION

DEVICE TO THE CONTACTLESS TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS AND/OR ENERGY

Camera for industrial processing

Eine Kamera (1) für die industrielle Bildverarbeitung mit einem Kameramodul (2) und einem lösbar damit verbundenen Objektivmodul (3) mit einem optischen System mit zumindest einer optischen Linse, umfasst vorzugsweise im Kameramodul (2) einen Bildsensor (21) zur Aufnahme eines Bildes und eine Kamerasteuereinheit (24) zur Steuerung des Kameramoduls (2) und/oder des Objektivmoduls (3) und im Objektivmodul (3) eine Speichereinheit (33) mit Linsendaten, wobei im Kameramodul (2) und im Objektivmodul (3) zusammenwirkende drahtlose Nahfeldkommunikationseinheiten (25, 35) vorgesehen sind, wobei die Nahfeldkommunikationseinheit (35) ein im Objektivmodul (3) von der Nahfeldkommunikationseinheit (25) im Kameramodul (2) ausgesandtes elektromagnetisches Wechselfeld in elektrische Energie zur Energieversorgung des Objektivmoduls (3) umwandelt und das Kameramodul (2) über die Nahfeldkommunikationseinheiten (25, 35) die Linsendaten ausliest und die Kamerasteuereinheit (24) damit eine Funktion des Kameramoduls ...

Verfahren zur Übermittlung von Daten zwischen einer ersten Sende- und/oder Empfangseinrichtung und einer zweiten Sende- und/oder Empfangseinrichtung

The method involves partly establishing data communication between first and second transmission and/or receiver units by a capacitive coupling. Data, which are to be conveyed, is modulated on a carrier signal. Partial stream of capacitive data is modulated by using first modulation process such as on-off keying (OOK), binary frequency shift keying (2-FSK) or binary phase shift keying (BPSK) processes. Another partial stream of the capacitive data is modulated using a digital modulation process different from the other processes. An independent claim is also included for a data transfer device.

Verfahren zur Übermittlung von Daten zwischen einer ersten Sende- und/oder Empfangseinrichtung und einer zweiten Sende- und/oder Empfangseinrichtung

The device has a transmission and/or receiving device i.e. electronic key (5), comprising a capacitive data transmission module comprising a coupling electrode such that data transmission takes place between the receiving device and another transmission and/or receiving device i.e. access control device (2). The module has a microchip i.e. data transmission-micro chip, for modulating and/or demounting data by a modulation process e.g. quadrature amplitude modulation, that comprises higher data throughput and/or smaller bandwidth than binary amplitude, frequency or phase shift keying.

Vorrichtung zur drahtlosen Übertragung elektrischer Leistung

The invention relates to a device for the wireless transmission of electrical power and electric signals, comprising a first electric component (1, 102) which is mounted moveably on a mechanical structure, in particular in a housing or in a panelling part, wherein the electric component (1) is held so as to be moveable, and actuating means for the relative movement of the first electric component are provided.

Vorrichtung zur Erkennung der Entnahme von Medikamenten

The invention relates to a device (1) for detecting the removal of drugs (23) from a drug blister pack (2), comprising a base (10) for receiving the drug blister pack (2) and having a base surface (11) which is designed for contact with the electrically conducting, in particular metal foil (22) that closes the pockets (21) of the blister pack (2). In the region of the pockets (21) of the blister pack (2), the base (10) has holes (12) that are designed for the passage of the drugs (23) present in the pockets (21) of the blister pack (2), - every hole (12) being arranged in the region of one of the pockets (21), - in the region of the holes (12) one transmitting coil (13) and at least two receiving coils (14, 15) each being arranged and extending around the respective hole (12), and - the receiving coils (14, 15) being associated with each other with respect to the transmitting coil (12) and being arranged such that when the foil (22) resting against the base (10) in the region of the respective ...

Vorrichtung zur Erkennung der Entnahme von Medikamenten

The invention relates to a device (1) for detecting the removal of drugs (23) from a drug blister pack (2), comprising a base (10) for receiving the drug blister pack (2) and having a base surface (11) which is designed for contact with the electrically conducting, in particular metal foil (22) that closes the pockets (21) of the blister pack (2). In the region of the pockets (21) of the blister pack (2), the base (10) has holes (12) that are designed for the passage of the drugs (23) present in the pockets (21) of the blister pack (2), - every hole (12) being arranged in the region of one of the pockets (21), - in the region of the holes (12) one transmitting coil (13) and at least two receiving coils (14, 15) each being arranged and extending around the respective hole (12), and - the receiving coils (14, 15) being associated with each other with respect to the transmitting coil (12) and being arranged such that when the foil (22) resting against the base (10) in the region of the respective ...

Communication device

Es wird eine Kommunikationsvorrichtung zum Einsatz in einem Gefahrenbereich mit einer, eine Öffnung zum Gefahrenbereich hin aufweisenden Aufnahme (4), in der ein Transponderelement (1) in einer Vergussmasse (5) eingebettet ist und mit einer, über eine Signalleitung (2) mit dem Transponderelement (1) verbundenen Übertra- gungseinrichtung beschrieben. Um eine Kommunikationsvorrichtung der eingangs beschriebenen Art so auszugestalten, dass ein Einsatz in Gefahrenbereichen, ins- besondere bei hohen Temperaturen und hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit ermöglicht wird, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Vergussmasse (5) im Bereich der Öffnung mit einem durch ein Halteelement zum Gefahrenbereich hin gegen mechanische Belastung ge- schützten Hitzeschild (6) versehen ist.

Communication device

Es wird eine Kommunikationsvorrichtung zum Einsatz in einem Gefahrenbereich mit einer, eine Öffnung zum Gefahrenbereich hin aufweisenden Aufnahme (4), in der ein Transponderelement (1) in einer Vergussmasse (5) eingebettet ist und mit einer, über eine Signalleitung (2) mit dem Transponderelement (1) verbundenen Übertragungseinrichtung beschrieben. Um eine Kommunikationsvorrichtung der eingangs beschriebenen Art so auszugestalten, dass ein Einsatz in Gefahrenbereichen, insbesondere bei hohen Temperaturen und hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit ermöglicht wird, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Vergussmasse (5) im Bereich der Öffnung mit einem durch ein Halteelement zum Gefahrenbereich hin gegen mechanische Belastung geschützten Hitzeschild (6) versehen ist.

Systems and methods for assisting two terminals to establish connections therebetween

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for assisting two terminals to establish connections therebetween. The systems may perform the methods to receive first electronic signals from a second terminal, the first electronic signals including first structured data encoding terminal information of a first terminal associated with the second terminal; receive second electronic signals including second structured data encoding an identification of a third terminal; and send third electronic signals to the third terminal, the third electronic signals including third structured data encoding the terminal information of the first terminal.

TECHNIQUES FOR WIRELESS CHARGING COMMUNICATION

... (57) Abstract: Wireless charging communication examples are described. Various techniques for establishing a commu nication link between a power transmit unit and a power re ceive unit through a low energy wireless communication in terface to enable the power receive unit to receive power are described.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

A communications terminal, a system and a method for internet/network telephony

Wireless two-way transmission of serial data signals between an electronic device and a power meter

The invention relates to a system for the wireless two-way transmission of data signals in serial format between a "master" electronic device (3) and a "slave" power meter (2) comprising a microcontroller (20) with a serial input port (Rx). According to the invention, the data signals in serial format are exchanged over a short distance via two-way electromagnetic coupling means (4) outputting a pulse at every rising or falling edge of said data signals in serial format. To transmit data signals from the "master" device (3) to the "slave" meter (2), the pulses output by the electromagnetic coupling means (4) are output to said serial input port (Rx). The microcontroller (20) is programmed such that every pulse received at the input port (Rx) generates a break, in order to synchronise the first received pulse and to generate, at the serial data transmission speed, a series of bits, the value of every bit generated being either equal to that of the preceding bit if no breaks were received ...

System for communicating with implantable medical devices using a bridge device

A communications bridge device communicates between a consumer electronics device, such as a smart telephone, and an implantable medical device. The bridge forwards instructions and data between the consumer electronics device and the implantable medical device. The bridge contains a first transceiver that operates according to a communication protocol operating in the consumer electronics device (such as Bluetooth®), and second transceiver that operates according to a communications technique operating in the implantable medical device (e.g., Frequency Shift Keying). A software application is installed on the consumer electronics device, which provides a user interface for controlling and reading the implantable medical device. The software application is downloadable using standard cellular means. The bridge is preferably small, and easily and discreetly carried by the implantable medical device patient. The bridge is preferably also simple to operate, and may have only a simple user ...

Wireless energy transfer for implantable devices

Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. Described are methods and designs for implantable electronics and devices. Wireless energy transfer is utilized to eliminate cords and power cables puncturing the skin to power an implantable device. Repeater resonators are employed to improve the power transfer characteristics between the source and the device resonators.

Remote control arrangement

The present invention relates generally to an arrangement for delivering information to the user of a mobile device where the information presented to the user is associated with information that has a temporal or contextual or location based association with other information also presented to the user. In one example the mobile device is a device used to remotely control one or more controllable devices, such as a television, personal video recorder, and/or digital radio receiver, and additional multi-media information is made available to the user interface of the remote control to the user at the time the source information is being viewed/listened to or provided to the user regardless of when the source was generated or broadcast.

Methods and Systems for Near-Field MIMO Communications

A near-field communication (NFC) system supports increased data rates using a multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) interface. Multiple receive antennas are positioned within the near field of multiple transmit antennas. The NFC system uses a combination of antenna spacing and polarizations to reduce correlation between channels, and thus improves performance by creating closer to ideal MIMO operation. Such system can also be operated as parallel SISO links with reduced cross-channel interference resulting in low power consumption. 1. A communication system comprising: a data mapping unit to divide a data signal into parallel data streams;', 'a plurality of transmitters connected to the data mapping unit, each transmitter tuned to a center frequency f and wavelength λ, each transmitter to transmit a respective data stream as a respective modulated signal; and', {'sub': 'i', 'a plurality of transmit antennas, each of a largest dimension Dand connected to one or more respective transmitters to transmit the respective modulated signal, the transmit antennas collectively transmitting the modulated signals of the wavelength λ;'}, {'sub': 'i', 'wherein a greatest of dimensions Dis a maximum dimension D; and'}], 'a transmitter circuit comprising{'sup': '2', 'a receiver circuit comprising a plurality of receive antennas, the receive antennas to receive the signals, wherein each receive antenna is spaced from a closest one of the transmit antennas by a distance less than the greater of 2D/λ and λ/2π.'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transmit antennas are oriented to transmit the modulated signals at respective polarizations.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the receive antennas are oriented to receive the modulated signals at the respective polarizations.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver circuit further comprises:a plurality of receivers, each receiver tuned to the center frequency f and wavelength λ, each receiver connected to one or more respective ...

Methods and apparatus for improving nfc data exchange configuration parameter update mechanisms

Aspects disclosed herein relate to improving mechanisms for prompting a NFCC to update data exchange parameters for ISO-DEP communications between a DH and a remote NFC endpoint. In an example, with a NFC device a DH may be configured to receive an activation message from a NFCC that is using a Frame RF interface over NFC-B RF technology, determine that one or more data exchange parameters included in the activation message are different from one or more corresponding current relevant data exchange parameters that the NFCC is configured to implement, generate an RF parameter update command including the one or more data exchange parameters corresponding to the one or more current relevant data exchange parameters that are determined to be different, and send the generated RF parameter update command to the NFCC to prompt the NFCC to update the one or more corresponding current relevant data exchange parameters.

Information exchange device

An information exchange device includes a human body communication unit which applies information flowing via a human body to a human body and detects information flowing via the human body, an information transmission unit which transmits information via the human body communication unit, an identification unit which identifies other device which can transmit information from the information transmission unit, a detection unit which detects a contact state with other human body, and a transmission control unit which starts transmission of information according to identification by the identification unit and a detection by the detection unit.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE PROVIDING SECURE ELEMENT DATA MANAGEMENT FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS

A mobile communications device may include a near field communications (NFC) device, an input device configured to generate a memory wipe command, a memory, and a memory controller coupled with the NFC device, the input device, and the memory. The memory controller may be capable of receiving secure data from a provisioning server to the memory, receiving wiping instruction data from the provisioning server to the memory for wiping the secure data from the memory, and wiping the secure data from the memory based upon the memory wipe command and the received wiping instruction data. 1. A mobile communications device comprising:a near field communications (NFC) device;an input device configured to generate a memory wipe command;a memory; and receiving secure data from a provisioning server to the memory,', 'receiving wiping instruction data from the provisioning server to the memory for wiping the secure data from the memory, and', 'wiping the secure data from the memory based upon the memory wipe command and the received wiping instruction data., 'a memory controller coupled with the NFC device, the input device, and the memory, the memory controller being capable of'}2. The mobile communications device of wherein the memory controller is capable of wiping the secure data from the memory without an over-the-air (OTA) connection to the provisioning server.3. The mobile communications device of wherein the memory comprises a secure element; and wherein the memory controller comprises a secure element controller.4. The mobile communications device of wherein the provisioning server comprises a trusted service manager (TSM) server.5. The mobile communications device of wherein the memory comprises a SIM card.6. The mobile communications device of wherein the memory comprises a eUICC.7. The mobile communications device of wherein the memory comprises a removable memory.8. The mobile communications device of wherein the memory comprises a SD card.9. The mobile ...

Radio frequency-communication device and method for operating the same

A radio frequency communication device has data transmission means and data receiving means. The data transmission means comprise load modulating means being adapted to receive a radio frequency carrier signal emitted by another RF communication device and to modulate the RF carrier signal by means of load modulation in accordance with data to be sent. The data receiving means comprise a RF frequency carrier signal generator being adapted to emit a radio frequency carrier signal and load demodulating means being connected to an emission path of the radio frequency carrier signal and demodulating the radio frequency carrier signal when it has been load modulated by another RF communication device.

System and method for providing content associated with a product or service

Systems, methods, and devices for providing and managing benefits associated with a product or service are provided. For example, a device for managing benefits associated with a product or service may include a processor configured to run a product benefit management application, a memory device operably coupled to the processor, an electronic display operably coupled to the processor, and an input interface. The input interface may be a near field communication interface configured to receive data associated with at least one benefit associated with the product or service from a radio frequency identification tag associated with the product or service. The electronic product benefit management application may be configured to enable a user of the electronic device to use the at least one benefit.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTENT SEARCHING BETWEEN PEER DEVICES

A portable communication device is equipped to search for content stored on a target electronic device. The portable communication device transfers user-defined content search query to an electronic device via a near-field communications (NFC) module. The portable communication device receives search results from the electronic device via the NFC module and indicates to the user that search results have been received from the electronic device. The portable communication device facilitates content searching and data transfer between two devices. 1. A method of searching for content stored on a target electronic device , the method comprising:receiving a search query from a user;wirelessly transmitting the search query to the target electronic device; andwirelessly receiving search results from the target electronic device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein wirelessly transmitting includes transmitting the search query to the target electronic device via a near-field communications (NFC) link.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein wirelessly receiving includes wirelessly receiving search results from the target electronic device via a near-field communications (NFC) link.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method is carried out using a portable communication device including a near-field communications (NFC) module.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the wirelessly transmitting and wirelessly receiving are performed via a near-field communications (NFC) module while the portable communication device is in proximity to the target electronic device.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:wirelessly transmitting a content request to the target electronic device, the content request including at least one item from the received search results; andwirelessly receiving data from the target electronic device, the received data being representative of at least one item from the content request.7. The method according to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFECTING GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES

A networked system and method for improving hygiene practices includes an interactive communication system of user devices and an information engine. Wired and wireless data transmission methods are provided. 1. A networked method for improving hygiene practices within an institution , comprising:providing for communication between a tag and a receiver, where the receiver is in communication with a network for transmission of data to an information engine;monitoring whether a user has sequentially engaged in a plurality of hygiene practices,wherein the communication between the tag and receiver comprisesreceiving a communication from a near-field communication device for providing identification information and for sequencing hygienic events;2. A system of claim 1 , in which at least one near-field communication devices is associated with a hygiene station.3. A system of claim 2 , in which the hygiene station is portable.4. A system of claim 2 , in which the hygiene station incorporates access control to a predefined physical area.5. B. receiving a communication from a near-field communication device for providing identification information claim 2 , where the receiver is associated with a movable hygiene station;6. A system of claim 1 , in which at least one near-field communication devices is a telephone.7. A movable hygiene cart networked to a system for improving hygiene practices within an institution claim 1 , comprising:a near-field communication receiver, where the receiver is in communication with a network for transmission of data to an information engine.8. A cart of further comprising:automatic dispensers comprising cleaning agents and protective agents;wherein the dispensers are each linked to an information engine for determining the sequence of dispensing the cleaning agents and protective agents. The present application claims the benefit from earlier filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/557,163 filed Nov. 8, 2011, which is incorporated ...

COMMUNICATION PARTNER APPLIANCE WITH AUTOMATIC SEND MODE ACTIVATION

A communication partner appliance is implemented within a near field communication system. The communication partner appliance includes a receiver, a detector, and a processor. The receiver receives a NFC command signal from another communication partner appliance. The detector detects whether a carrier signal from the other communication partner appliance is present at the receiver at a time other than during a transmission of the NFC command signal from the other communication partner appliance to the receiver. The processor controls a power supply element based on a determination by the detector whether the carrier signal from the other communication partner appliance is present at the receiver. The power supply element is configured to establish a connection to either a first power supply or a second power supply. The first power supply is dependent on the carrier signal, and the second power supply is independent of the carrier signal. 1. A communication partner appliance comprising:a transmitter configured to transmit a near-field communication (NFC) command signal to another communication partner appliance according to an active communication mode, wherein the command signal includes a request for data from the other communication partner appliance; anda processor coupled to the generator and the transmitter, wherein the processor is configured to switch from the active communication mode to a passive communication mode in response to a determination that the response signal is not received from the other communication partner appliance.2. The communication partner appliance of claim 1 , wherein the generator is configured in the active communication mode to generate the carrier signal only during the transmission of the command signal to the other communication partner appliance.3. The communication partner appliance of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to influence a signal strength of a carrier signal used for the transmission of the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS USING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION

In one embodiment, the mobile device includes an NFC tag for near field communication. The NFC tag may include a first storage device and a second storage device. Personal data is stored on the first storage device, which is not accessible by a NFC reader device. Prior to a transaction, the personal data is transmitted from the first storage device to the second storage device, where the data is readable or accessible by the reader device. After transmission of the data to the reader device, the data on the second storage is erased. In this respect, the data is not available for eavesdropping by an unauthorized reader device. In one embodiment, the data remains stored in the first storage device and available for future use. In another embodiment, the data comprises financial product data. 1. A device for use with a reader device , comprising: a first storage device for storing data;', 'a second storage device; and', transmit data from the first storage device to the second storage device; and', 'transmit data from the second storage device to the reader device., 'a controller coupled to the first storage device and the second storage device, the controller configured to,'}], 'an NFC tag having2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a smartphone application configured to allow transmission of data from the first storage device to the second storage device.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first storage device is not accessible by the reader device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the data contains one or more child products5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second storage device comprises volatile memory; and optionally claim 1 ,wherein the data is stored on the volatile memory until the volatile memory powers off after each transaction.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to authenticate the user prior to transmitting data from the first storage device to a second storage device.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein ...

NON-WIRELESS BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A MOBILE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SECURE ELEMENT USING AN AUDIO PORT

In some embodiments, a system includes a mobile communication device and a secure element physically coupled to the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device includes a first wireless transceiver, first processor, first memory, first speaker, first microphone, first Audio To Digital conversion (ADC), and audio port. The secure element includes a second wireless transceiver, second processor, second memory, second Audio To Digital conversion (ADC), second Digital To Audio conversion (DAC), and cable with 3.55 mm plug that is inserted into the audio port of the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device is configured to transmit data non-wirelessly via the cable to the secure element using an analog signal. The secure element is configured to transmit data non-wirelessly via the cable inserted into the audio port of the the mobile communication device using an analog signal. 1. A system , comprising a mobile communication device and a secure element physically coupled to the mobile communication device , wherein:the mobile communication device comprises a first wireless transceiver, first processor, and first memory, first speaker, first microphone, first audio to digital converter, and first audio port;the secure element comprises a second , wireless transceiver, second processor, second memory, second audio to digital converter, second digital to audio converter, and audio cable with a 3.5 mm plug that fits in the audio port of the mobile communication device;a first communication channel in which the secure element transmits/receives data via the second wireless transceiver to/from a POS or POE using a first protocol a second communication channel in which the secure element transmits/receives data non-wirelessly via an audio cable connected to the mobile device using a second channel and protocol different than the first channel and protocola third communication channel in which the mobile device transmits/receives data via the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING TO DEVICE IN WIRELESS TERMINAL

An apparatus and a method for connecting to a device in a wireless terminal, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for more conveniently connecting to a desired device in a communication mode of a wireless terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a near distance communication module for exchanging device information for a communication connection through a contact with a specific device, and a controller for controlling the near distance communication module to connect communication to the specific device based on the exchanged device information. 1. An apparatus for connecting to a device in a wireless terminal , the apparatus comprising:a near distance communication module for exchanging device information for a communication connection through a contact with a specific device; anda controller for controlling the near distance communication module to connect communication to the specific device based on the exchanged device information.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the communication connection corresponds to Wi-Fi Peer to Peer (Wi-Fi P2P) or Wi-Fi Direct.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the near distance communication module is a Near Field Communication (NFC) module.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the near distance communication module exchanges a Media Access Control (MAC) address with the specific device.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller automatically switches to a communication connection mode claim 1 , if the specific device is contacted through the near distance communication module.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller performs a device search operation while the controller exchanges a Media Access Control (MAC) address with the specific device through the near distance communication module in a communication connection mode claim 1 , andif the controller determines that the MAC address of the specific device exists based on a device search result, then the controller controls to connect ...

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

A communication system and communication method enable various types of near field communication. NFC communication apparatuses have two features in that each can perform communication in two communication modes and that each can perform data transmission at a plurality of transfer rates. The two communication modes consist of a passive mode and an active mode. In the passive mode, between the NFC communication apparatuses, for example, a first NFC communication apparatus transmits data to a second NFC communication apparatus by modulating electromagnetic waves generated by itself, while the second NFC communication apparatus transmits data to the first NFC communication apparatus by performing load modulation on the electromagnetic waves generated by the first NFC communication apparatus. Alternatively, in the active mode, either of the NFC communication apparatuses transmits data by modulating electromagnetic waves generated by itself. The present innovation can be applied to, for example, an IC card system, etc. 1a first data processing apparatus and a second data processing apparatus, for performing, by the first and second data processing apparatuses, an electromagnetic-induction communication using a carrier having a single frequency, modulating means for modulating the carrier into a signal of data to be transmitted at one of a plurality of transfer rates; and', 'demodulating means for demodulating a signal of data transmitted at the one of a plurality of transfer rates,, 'the first and second data processing apparatuses each comprising'}a transfer rate between the first and second data processing apparatuses being changeable for one transaction,the first data processing apparatus further comprising a processing unit configured to determine whether the first data processing apparatus has received electromagnetic waves caused by another apparatus, whereinthe first data processing apparatus transmits a polling request to the second data processing apparatus and ...

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE PORTABLE DEVICE

An information communication system has a vehicle portable device that conducts wireless communication with a vehicle, and a mobile terminal that includes a display part and conducts near-field wireless communication with the vehicle portable device. The vehicle portable device includes a vehicle information acquisition part that acquires vehicle information on the vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is transmitted from the vehicle by wireless communication, and a transmission controller that controls the transmission of the vehicle information to the mobile terminal by near-field wireless communication. The mobile terminal includes an execution controller that acquires the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle portable device and controls execution of a predetermined program for displaying the vehicle information on the display part. 1. An information communication system comprising:a vehicle portable device that conducts wireless communication with a vehicle; anda mobile terminal that includes a display part and conducts near-field wireless communication with the vehicle portable device, a vehicle information acquisition part that acquires vehicle information on the vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is transmitted from the vehicle by wireless communication; and', 'a transmission controller that controls the transmission of the vehicle information to the mobile terminal by near-field wireless communication,, 'wherein the vehicle portable device includeswherein the mobile terminal includes an execution controller that acquires the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle portable device and controls execution of a predetermined program for displaying the vehicle information on the display part, and the vehicle information acquisition part acquires the vehicle information from the vehicle,', 'the transmission controller transmits the vehicle information acquired from the vehicle to the mobile terminal, and', 'the execution controller ...

ULTRASONIC NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION

Systems and methods for near-field communications with a mobile device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for near-field communication may comprise: detecting, by a source device located at a point-of-sale, the proximity of a receiving device; encoding purchase data on an audio signal with one or more ultrasonic frequencies; and transmitting the encoded purchase data to the receiving device, wherein the encoded purchase data is transmitted using a speaker of the source device. 1. A computer-implemented method for near-field communication , comprising:detecting, by a source device located at a point-of-sale, the proximity of a receiving device;encoding purchase data on an audio signal with one or more ultrasonic frequencies;andtransmitting the encoded purchase data to the receiving device, wherein the encoded purchase data is transmitted using a speaker of the source device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purchase data is encoded by phase shift keying (PSK) claim 1 , amplitude shift keying (ASK) claim 1 , frequency shift keying (FSK) claim 1 , or quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the encoded purchase data is analyzed for frequency detection with a Fourier Transform algorithm or a Goertzel algorithm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the source device is a cellular phone claim 1 , a personal digital assistant (PDA) claim 1 , an iPod© claim 1 , a manufacturing tool claim 1 , or a device having one or more processors claim 1 , one or more memory claim 1 , and the speaker.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: activating the source device automatically by a sensor of the source device; wherein the sensor is an IR sensor claim 1 , an ultrasound detector claim 1 , or an antenna to detect the proximity of the receiving device; or is an accelerometer or a gyroscope to detect motion to activate the source device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: activating the source device through ...

Communication Method Between Electronic Appliances, and Corresponding Appliances

A communication method for the communication between two appliances which are set up for communication in a first communication mode is provided. The method includes sending an activation sequence in a second communication mode from the first to the second appliance in order to initiate communication based on the first communication mode; sending data from the second appliance to the first appliance based on the first communication mode. The activation sequence sent to the second appliance includes an initialization sequence and a request for data communication in the first communication mode. In addition, a corresponding electronic appliance and system are provided. 1. A method of communication between two appliances set up for communication in a first communication mode , the method comprising:sending an activation sequence in a second communication mode from the first to the second appliance in order to initiate communication based on the first communication mode;sending data from the second appliance to the first appliance based on the first communication mode;wherein the activation sequence sent to the second appliance comprises:an initialization sequence; anda request for data communication in the first communication mode.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the activation sequence contains a piece of configuration information for the requested communication in the first communication mode.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sending of the data from the second appliance to the first appliance is delayed until the second appliance has detected at least one characteristic feature of the first communication mode.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the characteristic feature comprises a carrier frequency.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first communication mode and the second communication mode have different carrier frequencies.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first communication mode operates with a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A SERVICE USING A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TAG

A system and method of providing a service using a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag are provided. A device that receives the service includes a tag information receiving unit that receives tag information from the NFC tag; a service requesting unit that provides a server with application information about an application that is installed in the device and the tag information, and that requests a service corresponding to the application; and a data receiving unit that receives service data from the server. The service data corresponds to the application information and the tag information and differs from each other, according to a type of the application. 1. A device for receiving a service using a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag , the device comprising:a tag information receiving unit that receives tag information from the NFC tag;a service requesting unit that provides a server with application information about an application that is installed in the device and the tag information, and that requests a service corresponding to the application; anda data receiving unit that receives service data from the server,wherein the service data corresponds to the application information and the tag information, and differs from each other according to a type of the application.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tag information comprises a tag IDentification (ID) claim 1 , andwherein the data receiving unit receives the service data from the server, based on a location value corresponding to the tag ID.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the location value corresponding to the tag ID comprises at least one of:an address;a name of a local place;a name of a building;a floor level of a building; anda room number.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tag information comprises at least one of:an address;a name of a local place;a name of a building;a floor level of a building; anda room number, andwherein the data receiving unit receives the service data based on the tag ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-CONTACT POWER AND DATA TRANSFER IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Systems and methods for non-contact and/or wireless transmission of power and/or data between and/or within electronic devices. These systems and methods may include the use of two or more wireless power modules to transmit a wireless power signal between a first electronic device and a second electronic device and/or the use of two or more wireless data modules to transmit a wireless data signal between the first electronic device and the second electronic device. The wireless power modules and/or the wireless data modules may include one or more near-field coupling devices. The wireless power modules and/or wireless data modules associated with the first electronic device may be arranged in complementary locations to the wireless power modules and/or wireless data modules associated with the second electronic device and the complementary modules may be separated by a distance of less than 10 um. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a device substrate;a first wireless power module on the device substrate and configured to transfer a wireless power signal between the electronic device and a second wireless power module, wherein a separation distance between the first wireless power module and the second wireless power module is less than 10 um; anda first wireless data module on the device substrate and configured to transfer a wireless data signal between the electronic device and a second wireless data module, wherein a separation distance between the first wireless data module and the second wireless data module is less than 10 um.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the device substrate is a first substrate claim 1 , wherein the second wireless power module and the second wireless data module are on a second substrate claim 1 , and further wherein the first substrate is different from the second substrate.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the second wireless power module includes a second near-field power coupling device claim 1 , and ...

WIRELESS KEYBOARD FOR MOBILE DEVICE

A mobile device detects proximity of a keyboard accessory. The keyboard accessory includes a full keyboard configured to receive keystroke input from a user and to wirelessly transmit keystroke signals to the mobile device. The mobile device activates, based on detection of the keyboard accessory, a near-field communication (NFC) interface to generate a carrier field that provides power for the keyboard accessory. The mobile device receives, from the keyboard accessory, a keystroke signal via the NFC interface and processes the keystroke signal as user input for the primary unit 1. A mobile terminal , comprising: a first near-field communication (NFC) interface configured to receive a keystroke signal from a keyboard accessory, and', 'a device driver configured to process the keystroke signal for an application associated with the primary unit; and, 'a primary unit including a keyboard configured to receive a keystroke from a user, and', 'a second NFC interface configured to transmit, to the primary unit, the keystroke signal corresponding to the keystroke from the user., 'the keyboard accessory including2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the primary unit further includes a power source claim 1 , and wherein the first NFC interface is further configured to generate a carrier field for the second NFC interface using the power source.3. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the keyboard accessory includes a mechanism to selectively permit the keyboard to receive input from a user.4. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , further comprising:the keyboard accessory, wherein the primary unit and the keyboard accessory are configured to be mechanically attached.5. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the primary unit includes an accessory detector to detect one or more of:a physical attachment of the keyboard accessory, oran opening of the keyboard, wherein the primary unit is configured to activate the first NFC interface when the accessory detector detects one ...

POWER TRANSMITTER AND POWER RECEIVER FOR AN INDUCTIVE POWER SYSTEM

A wireless inductive power transfer system comprises a power transmitter for transmitting power inductively to a power receiver via transmitter coil to receiver coil In the system, a communication method comprises a step of transmitting, by the power receiver, first data and second data to the power transmitter, the first data indicating a modulation requirement, and the second data indicating an inquiry message; a step for receiving, by the power transmitter, the first data and the second data from the power receiver, a step for transmitting, by the power transmitter, a response message for responding to said inquiry message, by modulating a power signal according to said modulation requirement so as to carry the response message; and a step for receiving the response message by the power receiver by demodulating the modulated power signal carrying the response message received via the receiver coil from the power transmitter. 1. Power transmitter for transmitting power inductively to a power receiver via transmitter coil , the power transmitter comprising:a first unit for receiving first data and second data from the power receiver, said first data indicating a modulation requirement, said second data indicating an inquiry message; and 'a modulator for modulating a power signal according to said modulation requirement when transmitting the response message.', 'a second unit for transmitting a response message to the power receiver via the transmitter coil, the response message being intended for responding to said inquiry message, said second unit comprising2. Power transmitter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said modulation requirement is indicative of the demodulation capability of the power receiver.4. Power transmitter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the modulation requirement corresponds to at least one of the following:a type of modulation of the power signal,a modulation range for a certain type of modulation.6. Power transmitter as claimed in claim 1 , ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD

A wireless communication device has a first wireless unit, a second wireless unit, a storage, a communication judging unit, a threshold value retaining unit configured to retain a threshold value used to judge whether or not to permit a switch from the first wireless unit to the second wireless unit, a remaining volume monitoring unit configured to judge, when the communication judging unit judges that the first wireless unit has disconnected communication, whether volume of remaining unreceived data to be incorporated into the data received by the first wireless unit before the disconnection of communication is smaller than the threshold value retained by the threshold value retaining unit, and a controller configured to start receiving the unreceived data by switching from the first wireless unit to the second wireless unit, when the volume of remaining unreceived data is judged to be small by the remaining volume monitoring unit. 1. A wireless communication device comprising:a first wireless unit;a second wireless unit configured to cover a longer communication distance than the first wireless unit;a storage configured to store data received by the first wireless unit or by the second wireless unit;a communication judging unit configured to judge whether the first wireless unit is currently continuing communication, or has disconnected communication;a threshold value retaining unit configured to retain a threshold value used to judge whether or not to permit a switch from the first wireless unit to the second wireless unit;a remaining volume monitoring unit configured to judge, when the communication judging unit judges that the first wireless unit has disconnected communication, whether volume of remaining unreceived data to be incorporated into the data received by the first wireless unit before the disconnection of communication is smaller than the threshold value retained by the threshold value retaining unit; anda controller configured to start receiving the ...

PORTABLE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL NETWORK SERVICE USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION

A portable terminal to provide social network service using human body communication includes a human body communication unit to transmit or receive data through a human body, a memory unit to store at least one of social data, user data, reference data, and any additional data collected, a contact object identifying unit to identify a contact object by using the data received by the human body communication unit, and a pattern analyzing unit to analyze a pattern of contact with the contact object using the data stored in the memory unit. A method for providing social network service using human body communication includes sensing a human body contact, identifying a contact object, and analyzing a pattern of contact with the contact object using at least one of social data, user data, reference data and any additional data collected. 1. A terminal using human body communication comprising:a sensing unit to sense a human body contact;a human body communication unit to transmit or receive data through a human body;a memory unit to store at least one of data related with the human body contact;a contact object identifying unit to identify a contact object by using the data received by the human body communication unit; anda pattern analyzing unit to analyze a pattern of contact with the contact object using the data stored in the memory unit.2. A method using a human body communication comprising:sensing a human body contact;transmitting or receiving data through a human body communication;storing at least one of data related with the human body contact;identifying a contact object using the data received via human body communication; andanalyzing a pattern of contact with the contact object using the stored data. This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/019,129, filed on Feb. 1, 2011 and claims priority from and the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0071759, filed on Jul. 26, 2010, ...

Method and Apparatus for Efficient Communication with Implantable Devices

Described herein are methods of making and using and apparatus for wirelessly communicating data and providing power, particularly from a location exterior to a body and to an implantable device disposed within a body with tissue. The described embodiments provide apparatus and methods for efficiently transfer data and power between an external transceiver and an (implanted) biomedical device. The method is to modulate power carrier, which wirelessly powers the device, using an asynchronous modulation scheme, such as amplitude shift keying (ASK) modulation, with minimal modulation depth in order to not disrupt the power flow. The digital data is encoded in the pulse width, eliminating the need for synchronization to the power carrier signal and further minimizing the power consumption necessary for data transfer. Additionally, a reverse backscatter method for obtaining data from the implant is described that has flexible, low power operation. 1. A method for wireless transmission of data and power to an implantable device disposed within a body that causes varying transmission characteristics , the method comprising the step of:providing, from a forward link transmitter exterior of the body, a power and data signal, the power and data signal including a RF carrier signal and data encoded on the RF carrier signal;directing the power and data signal toward the implantable device disposed within the body;receiving, at the implantable device or devices, the power and data signal; and collecting power required for operation of the implantable device from the RF carrier signal of the power and data signal; and', 'decoding the data encoded on the RF carrier signal, wherein the decoding occurs without synchronizing to the RF carrier signal., 'processing within the implantable device or devices the received power and data signal, the processing including2. The method according to wherein:the step of collecting power required for operation uses a rectifier; andthe step of ...

Methods and apparatus for secure updates to persistent data in a near field communication controller

Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, computer program products, and other implementations, including a method that includes determining a source from which routing table information is to be obtained based, at least in part, on location data indicating the source, and receiving configuration information from a device host (DH). The method also includes removing DH-based routing table information included in the configuration information in response to the location data indicating that a near-field communication controller (NFCC) is configured to receive the routing table information from one or more secure computing environments or from the DH, and obtaining secure routing table information from at least one of the one or more secure computing environments. 1. A method comprising:determining a source from which routing table information is to be obtained based, at least in part, on location data indicating the source;receiving configuration information from a device host (DH);in response to the location data indicating that a near-field communication controller (NFCC) is configured to receive the routing table information from one or more secure computing environments or from the DH, removing DH-based routing table information included in the configuration information; andobtaining secure routing table information from at least one of the one or more secure computing environments.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the source comprises:determining that one or more routing table location option bits are set to allow the NFCC to receive the routing table information from the one or more secure computing environments or from the DH.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more routing table location option bits are unchangeable and stored on a non-volatile memory.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more routing table location option bits are changeable.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the DH-based routing table information ...

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A communication apparatus includes a wireless communication unit which makes a wireless communication with a wireless apparatus, and is configured to read out data from a memory included in the wireless communication unit when electric power is not supplied from a power supply to the wireless communication unit. The communication apparatus specifies storage target data to be stored in the memory from those managed by the communication apparatus. The communication apparatus then saves the specified storage target data in the memory. The communication apparatus reads out data, which is saved in the memory, by the wireless communication unit in a state in which electric power is not supplied from the power supply to the wireless communication unit, and outputs the readout data to the wireless apparatus. 1. A communication apparatus comprising:a wireless communication unit which makes a wireless communication with a wireless apparatus, and is configured to read out data from a memory included in said wireless communication unit when electric power is not supplied from a power supply to said wireless communication unit;a specifying unit configured to specify storage target data to be stored in the memory from data managed by said communication apparatus;a saving unit configured to save the storage target data specified by said specifying unit in the memory; andan output unit configured to read out data, which is saved in the memory by said saving unit, by said wireless communication unit in a state in which electric power is not supplied from the power supply to said wireless communication unit, and to output the readout data to the wireless apparatus.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a setting unit configured to set a type of data to be specified as storage target data by said specifying unit in accordance with a user instruction claim 1 ,wherein said specifying unit specifies data of the type set by said setting unit as a storage target.3. The ...

Interface Deactivation for Communication Between Electronic Appliances

A method for controlling the flow of data in a near field communication appliance having an interposed element and a plurality of secure elements is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a first communication, sent by an external appliance, which is intended for an application located in one of the secure elements; determining whether a first one of the secure elements contains the application; and deactivating an interface from the interposed element to the first secure element if the first secure element does not contain the application. Corresponding systems and appliances for near field communication are also disclosed. 1. A method for controlling the flow of data in a near field communication appliance having an interposed element and a plurality of secure elements connected to the interposed element , the method comprising:receiving a first communication, sent by an external appliance, which is intended for an application located in one of the secure elements;determining whether a first one of the secure elements contains the application; anddeactivating an interface from the interposed element to the first secure element if the first secure element does not contain the application.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first secure element begins communication with the external appliance if the first secure element contains the application.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interposed element determines whether the first secure element contains the application claim 1 , and wherein the interposed element forwards the first communication to a second one of the secure elements if the first secure element does not contain the application.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interposed element deactivates the interface no later than after a defined time tif the first secure element does not contain the application.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising buffer-storing the first communication in the interposed element.6. The method of claim 1 , ...

Methods and Appliances for Forwarding Communication Between Electronic Appliances

A method for controlling the flow of data in a near field communication appliance having a plurality of secure elements is provided. The method includes receiving a first communication, sent by an external appliance, which is intended for an application located in one of a plurality of secure elements of the near field communication appliance. The method further includes determining which of the secure elements contains the application, and taking measures in order to ensure that a further communication exclusively between the external appliance and the secure element contains the addressed application. In addition, appropriate mobile terminals for NFC communication are disclosed. 1. A method for controlling the flow of data in a near field communication (NFC) appliance having an interposed element and a plurality of secure elements connected to the interposed element in a transparent manner , the method comprising:receiving a first communication, sent by an external appliance, by the near field communication appliance;determining which of the secure elements contains an application suited to the first communication;forwarding the first communication by means of the interposed element to the secure element which contains the application; andtemporarily changing the interposed element from a transparent connection mode to a buffered connection mode with at least one of the secure elements.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising buffering at least one portion of the first communication in the interposed element.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising decoding at least partly the first communication by the interposed element.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interposed element comprises information about applications which are present in the secure elements.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the secure elements has information about applications which are present in the secure elements.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forwarding ...

System and Method for Receiving I and Q RF Signals without a Phase Shifter

Methods and systems for receiving in-phase and quadrature (I and Q) radio frequency (RF) signals without a phase shifter utilizing a leaky wave antenna are disclosed and may include generating in-phase and quadrature signals using a leaky wave antenna coupled to one or more low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) on a chip and without a phase shifter. The RE I and Q signals may be communicated from the single leaky wave antenna using coplanar feed points and/or feed points on a top surface and a bottom surface of the single leaky wave antenna. The leaky wave antennas may be integrated on the chip, on a package to which the chip is affixed, and/or on a printed circuit board to which the chip is affixed. The RF I and Q signals may be amplified by the one or more LNAs and may down-convert the RF I and Q signals to baseband signals.

NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREOF

A method for facilitating a secured data transmission in near field communication is provided. The method includes dynamically interleaving data to be transmitted, using randomization and transmitting the dynamically interleaved data and the interleaved settings/parameters to the destination. Further, a receiver device performs dynamic de-interleaving of received data using the received interleaved settings/parameters. Further, in order to ensure security to the data transmission, the system may use Random Skip Count (RSC) values. If necessary, new dynamic interleaving settings/parameters are calculated based on an RSC value and the new settings/parameters are used to dynamically interleave the data. The process of interleaving can be performed in 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional formats. Further, in the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional interleaving schemes, data can be first dynamically interleaved in the form of sub matrices and the sub matrices can be further dynamically interleaved to form the final dynamically interleaved data matrix. 1. A method for facilitating a near field communication (NFC) between devices , the method comprising:dynamically interleaving information to be transmitted using randomization by the first device;transmitting dynamically interleaved data by the first device to the second device;transmitting dynamically interleaved settings by the first device to said second device; andde-interleaving received data by the second device, on receiving the dynamically interleaved data and the dynamically interleaved settings from the first device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the de-interleaving comprises:determining, by the first device, at least one of a number of columns for the matrix, a number of rows for the matrix, a data filling format, a data releasing format, a data filling order, a data releasing order and a number of layers of the matrix and interleaving the information into the matrix according to the determined information.3. The ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERING DATA BETWEEN PLURALITY OF DEVICES

Provided are a method and system for transferring data between a plurality of devices. The method of transferring data from a first device to a second device includes: selecting at least one content; acquiring relevant information about the selected content; storing the acquired relevant information; and providing the second device with the stored relevant information when a communication channel is formed between the first device and the second device. 1. A method of transferring data from a first device to a second device , the method comprising:displaying or reproducing content on the first device;receiving, by the first device, a signal from the second device through near field communication (NFC) while displaying or reproducing the content;transferring, from the first device to the second device, the content and metadata of the content that indicates a procedure to be performed on the content by the second device when (i) the signal is received and (ii) the content is being displayed or reproduced.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metadata of the content comprises an application that reproduces the content.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the procedure comprises the second device displaying or reproducing the content using the application.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second device is a printer claim 1 , andwherein the procedure comprises the printer printing the content.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metadata of the content comprises a link to an application that reproduces the content.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the procedure comprises:downloading the application; andthe second device displaying or reproducing the content using the application.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transferring comprises transferring the content and metadata of the content using communication other than NFC.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transferring comprises:determining a size of the content;selecting a communication protocol based on ...

User terminal device and information providing method using the same

A method of receiving data from an external data source is provided. The method includes receiving device information of the target device provided by the target device through near field communication (NFC), and transmitting a subset of the data selected based on the device information to the target device.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

The present invention relates to a communication apparatus capable of fully exhibiting capabilities that are inherently possessed by the communication apparatus for performing near field communication, a communication method for use therewith, and a program for use therewith an initiator performs near field communication with a target in accordance with NFCIP-1. For example, for each of predetermined n+1 types of capabilities possessed by the initiator or the target, the initiator generates capsules [0] to [n] containing one or more pieces of information related to a corresponding capability (S). Next, the initiator generates a command ATR_REQ containing the generated capsules [0] to [n] (S to S). Then, the initiator transmits the command ATR_REQ to the target. The present invention can be applied to, for example, an IC card system. 1. A communication apparatus for performing communication with another communication apparatus that is a communication party in accordance with a communication protocol in which one or more commands and one or more responses are at least defined , the communication apparatus comprising:communication means for performing communication in one of communication modes of an active mode, which is a communication mode in which each of a plurality of apparatuses for transmitting and receiving data outputs an electromagnetic wave, modulates the electromagnetic wave, and thereby transmits data; and a passive mode, which is a communication mode in which one apparatus among a plurality of apparatuses outputs an electromagnetic wave, modulates the electromagnetic wave, and thereby transmits data, and the other apparatuses among the plurality of apparatuses transmit data by load-modulating the electromagnetic wave output by the one apparatus;control means for performing control such that a data group containing one or more pieces of information related to one predetermined type of capability possessed by the communication apparatus or the other ...

Coil techniques

Techniques are disclosed involving coils that may be used to exchange wireless energy between devices. For instance, a device may include a coil having a plurality of turns arranged along an arc. Further, the coil may have first and second ends that are substantially normal to the arc. The coil may be arranged within a casing of the device. This casing may have first and second non-parallel surfaces. In embodiments, the first end of the coil may be directed to (be substantially parallel with and proximate to) the first surface, while the second end of the coil may be directed to the substantially parallel with and proximate to) the second surface. The coil may be employed in wireless power transfer and/or near field communication applications.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MODULATING AN ACTIVE LOAD WITH DAMPING OF AUTO OSCILLATION

A method for sending data by inductive coupling includes: extracting an antenna signal from an antenna circuit, extracting from the antenna signal a first periodic signal, producing a second periodic signal by way of a synchronous oscillator, placing the oscillator in a free oscillation mode and applying to the antenna circuit the second periodic signal, modifying the impedance of the antenna circuit, restoring the amplitude of the antenna signal, then resynchronizing the oscillator on the first periodic signal. 1. A method for sending data by inductive coupling , comprising:applying an alternating external magnetic field to an inductive antenna circuit tuned to a carrier frequency of the external magnetic field,extracting an antenna signal from the antenna circuit,extracting from the antenna signal a first periodic signal,producing a second periodic signal by way of a synchronous oscillator, having a synchronous oscillation mode set in phase with the first periodic signal (CKe) and a free oscillation mode,placing the oscillator in the free oscillation mode, andapplying to the antenna circuit a burst of the second periodic signal, characterized in that it wherein the method further comprises, after applying to the antenna circuit a burst of the second periodic signal:an attenuation step of modifying the impedance of the antenna circuit to attenuate the amplitude of the antenna signal,a restoration step of ceasing to modify the impedance of the antenna circuit, to restore the amplitude of the antenna signal, anda resynchronization step of placing the oscillator in the synchronous oscillation mode before applying a new burst of the second periodic signal to the antenna circuit.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:supplying a data-carrying modulation signal,applying a burst of the second periodic signal to the antenna circuit when the modulation signal has a first logic value,inhibiting the application of the first periodic signal to a ...

DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LOGGING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS TAG INTERACTIONS

An apparatus, method and system for categorizing, parsing, grouping and displaying Near Field Communication (NFC) tags for presentation on a user device, including storing in a computer readable medium of a log of ones of the tags read by or written by the user device, assessing at least one category for each of the logged tags, and displaying, in conjunction with at least one indicator indicative of the respective at least one category, of each of the logged tags on the user device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:at least one data processor; computer storage associated with at the least one microprocessor; and a display;the computer storage operable to store a plurality of data assets associated with a plurality of Near Field Communication (NFC) tags; andthe microprocessor operable to group data assets associated with a single NFC tag and to cause display of the plurality of data assets associated with the NFC tag.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , comprising an NFC system operable to transfer data assets associated with at least one NFC tag from the computer storage to at least one other NFC-enabled device.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one other NFC-enabled device comprises a passive NFC device.4. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one other NFC-enabled device comprises an active NFC device.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , comprising at least one input device; the at least one input device operable to generate data assets to be associated by the at least one processor with at least one NFC tag and stored in the computer storage.6. The electronic device of claim 5 , the processor further operable to display a user interface comprising a template useable by a user of the device to create data assets for storage in the computer storage.7. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of data assets comprises code associated with at least one computer executable instruction.8. The electronic ...

Method for Acquiring Information, Electronic Device and Identifier Apparatus

A method for acquiring information, an electric device and an identifier apparatus are described. The electronic device includes a wireless receiving apparatus capable of receiving information from a trigger object, and a display screen, the trigger object includes at least three surfaces each of which has a corresponding wireless communication apparatus. The method includes detecting trigger information from the wireless communication apparatus in the trigger object; determining a first surface among the at least three surfaces corresponding to the trigger information; acquiring first wireless RF information transmitted from the wireless communication apparatus corresponding to the first surface; and determining data information on the first surface corresponding to the first wireless RF information, according to the correspondence between wireless RF information and surface information. 1. A method for acquiring information , applied to an electronic device comprising a wireless receiving apparatus capable of receiving information from a trigger object , and a display screen , the trigger object comprising at least three surfaces each of which has a corresponding wireless communication apparatus , the method comprising:detecting trigger information from the wireless communication apparatus in the trigger object;determining a first surface among the at least three surfaces corresponding to the trigger information, based on the trigger information;acquiring first wireless RF (Radio Frequency) information transmitted from the wireless communication apparatus corresponding to the first surface; anddetermining data information on the first surface corresponding to the first wireless RF information, according to the correspondence between wireless RF information and surface information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the wireless communication apparatus is a Near Field Communication (NFC) apparatus.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , the step of ...

Method and system of providing internet protocol (ip) data communication in a nfc peer to peer communication environment

The present invention provides a method and system of providing Internet Protocol data communication in a NFC peer-to-peer mode communication environment, wherein a NFC peer to peer link is established between an initiator NFC device and a target NFC device, a first configuration frame containing IP configuration parameters associated with the initiator NFC device is transmitted to the target NFC device via a NFC interface, a second configuration frame containing IP configuration parameters associated with the target NFC device is received from the target NFC device via the NFC interface in response to the first configuration frame, and an IP communication is set up with the target NFC device over the NFC interface based on the IP configuration parameters associated with the target NFC device and IP data is exchanged with the target NFC device over the NFC interface in a NFC peer to peer mode.

POWER TRANSMITTER, POWER RECEIVER AND POWER TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM

According to one embodiment, a power transmission and reception system includes a power transmitter and a power receiver. The power transmitter includes a power transmission module configured to wireless-transmit power to the power receiver; and a first wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication of data frame having data with the power receiver. The power receiver includes a power reception module configured to receive the power transmitted from the power transmission module; and a second wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication of the data frame with the first wireless communication module using the received power. The second wireless communication module is configured to perform wireless communication while the power reception module is not receiving the power. 1. A power transmission and reception system comprising a power transmitter and a power receiver , whereinpower transmitter comprises:a power transmission module configured to wireless-transmit power to the power receiver; anda first wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication of data frame comprising data with the power receiver;the power receiver comprises:a power reception module configured to receive the power transmitted from the power transmission module; anda second wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication of the data frame with the first wireless communication module using the received power; andwherein the second wireless communication module is configured to perform wireless communication while the power reception module is not receiving the power.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the power reception module comprises:a coil configured to receive an electric wave configured to transmit the power;a power reception controller configured to convert the electric wave to a current; anda charge keeping module configured to keep charges by the current; andthe power receiver ...

POWER TRANSMITTER, POWER RECEIVER AND POWER TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM

According to one embodiment, a power transmission and reception system includes a power transmitter and a power receiver. The power transmitter includes: a power transmission module configured to wireless-transmit power to the power receiver; and a first wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication with the power receiver. The power receiver includes: a power reception module configured to receive the power transmitted from the power transmission module; and a second wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication with the first wireless communication module using the received power. The second wireless communication module is configured to perform wireless communication while the power reception module is receiving the power. 1. A power transmission and reception system comprising a power transmitter and a power receiver , whereinthe power transmitter comprises:a power transmission module configured to wireless-transmit power to the power receiver; anda first wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication with the power receiver;the power receiver comprises:a power reception module configured to receive the power transmitted from the power transmission module; anda second wireless communication module configured to perform wireless communication with the first wireless communication module using the received power; andwherein the second wireless communication module is configured to perform wireless communication while the power reception module is receiving the power.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the power reception module comprises:a coil configured to receive an electric wave configured to transmit the power;a power reception controller configured to convert the electric wave to a current; anda charge keeping module configured to keep charges by the current; andwherein the power receiver comprises:a charge monitor configured to monitor an amount of charges kept in the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, POWER SOURCE CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE

Provided is an information processing apparatus including an IC module that performs communication with an external apparatus, a detection unit that detects an electric wave, a timer that measures a time course after being started, a power supply unit that supplies a power source to the IC module, and a control unit that controls a supply amount of the power source based on a detection result of the electric wave and a determination result of a value of the timer. The control unit starts the timer after terminating communication with the external apparatus, restarts the timer every time a transmission start of an electric wave is detected, in response to detection of an electric wave received from an outside at a predetermined interval in the detection unit. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an IC module that performs communication with an external apparatus;a detection unit that detects an electric wave;a timer that measures a time course after being started;a power supply unit that supplies a power source to the IC module; anda control unit that controls a supply amount of the power source based on a detection result of the electric wave and a determination result of a value of the timer,wherein the control unit starts the timer after terminating communication with the external apparatus, restarts the timer every time a transmission start of an electric wave is detected, in response to detection of an electric wave received from an outside at a predetermined interval in the detection unit, and, when the transmission start of the electric wave is not detected and the timer finds a lapse of a first period longer than the predetermined interval, resets a power supply to the IC module in a manner that the information processing apparatus shifts to a communication standby state before a start of communication.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, before starting communication with the external apparatus, the control unit ...

Communications Devices Comprising NFC Communicators

A communications device configured to couple with a near field RF communicator, in near field range, to enable communication of data by modulation of a magnetic field. The communications device also including a secure element, having a plurality of memory areas with differing levels of access, configured to provide secure data storage for transaction data, wherein the levels of access are differentiated by a degree to which the plurality of memory areas are programmable, writable and modifiable. Further, the communications device includes a controller configured to read the transaction data from the at least one secure element, and to cause a modulator to modulate the RF signal in accordance with transaction data read from the secure element so as to communicate the read transaction data to the near field RF communicator as proof of the transaction to enable an action related to the transaction to be carried out. 1. A communications device , the device comprising:an NFC communicator configured to couple with a near field RF communicator, in near field range, to enable communication of data between the communicators by modulation of a magnetic field;a modulator configured to modulate an RF signal in accordance with data to be communicated by the NFC communicator;at least one secure element, having a plurality of memory areas with differing levels of access, configured to provide secure data storage for transaction data relating to a transaction, wherein the levels of access are differentiated by a degree to which the plurality of memory areas are programmable, writable and modifiable; anda controller configured to control operation of the NFC communicator, to read the transaction data from the at least one secure element, and to cause the modulator to modulate the RF signal in accordance with transaction data read from the at least one secure element so as to communicate the read transaction data to the near field RF communicator as proof of the transaction to enable ...

AUTOMATED SHARING OF APPLICATION DATA OVER A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION LINK

A computer-implemented technique includes establishing, at a first computing device including one or more processors, a near field communication (NFC) link with a second computing device. The technique includes identifying, at the first computing device, an application having a foreground designation in an operating system of the first computing device, the identifying being performed upon establishment of the NFC link with the second computing device. The technique includes determining, at the first computing device, an identifier for the application, wherein the identifier uniquely identifies the application at a source external to the first computing device. The technique also includes transmitting, from the first computing device, the identifier for the application via the NFC link to the second computing device. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:establishing, at a first computing device including one or more processors, a near field communication (NFC) link with a second computing device;identifying, at the first computing device, an application having a foreground designation in an operating system of the first computing device, the identifying being performed upon establishment of the NFC link with the second computing device;determining, at the first computing device, an identifier for the application, wherein the identifier uniquely identifies the application at a source external to the first computing device; andtransmitting, from the first computing device, the identifier for the application via the NFC link to the second computing device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the application having the foreground designation in the operating system of the first computing device includes interacting claim 1 , at the first computing device claim 1 , with a task manager associated with the operating system of the first computing device.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining the identifier ...

DATA RECEIVER FOR NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

A data receiver for near field communication (NFC) includes an analog receiving unit and a digital processing unit. The analog receiving unit is configured to output one of received first data and modified received second data, according to an operation mode, the modified received second data being in-phase data and quadrature-phase data generated based on the received second data. The digital processing unit is configured to, determine a sampling characteristic of a first channel based on a first offset value, determine a sampling characteristic of a second channel based on a second offset value, detect a communication protocol of the received first data based on the first and second channels, and decode and store the received first data based on the detected communication protocol of the first data. 1. A data receiver for near field communication (NFC) , the data receiver comprising:an analog receiving unit configured to output one of received first data and modified received second data according to an operation mode, the modified received second data being in-phase data and quadrature-phase data generated based on the received second data; and determine a sampling characteristic of a first channel based on a first offset value,', 'determine a sampling characteristic of a second channel based on a second offset value,', 'detect a communication protocol of the received first data based on the first and second channels, and', 'decode and store the received first data based on the detected communication protocol of the received first data., 'a digital processing unit configured to,'}2. The data receiver of claim 1 , wherein the digital processing unit is configured to claim 1 ,detect the communication protocol of the received first data based on the first channel when the received first data corresponds to a first communication protocol,detect the communication protocol of the received first data based on the second channel when the received first data corresponds ...

METHODS OF WIRELESSLY PROVIDING DATA BETWEEN APPLICATIONS OF A FIRST ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A SECOND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A wireless media player and a related system and methodology are disclosed. One aspect of the wireless media player system pertains to a virtual connector system, apparatus, and method for the automatic establishment of wireless connectivity with other electronic devices. In one embodiment, the media player device employs the use of integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to exchange communication settings, media capability, and other parameters with an external device that also has integrated RFID technology. The automatic exchange of settings and other information via a proximity-based RFID data exchange allows a media player to quickly establish a secure communication link with another device via a commonly supported wireless protocol such as Ultra Wideband (UWB) or Bluetooth. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of using the captured media capability of the connecting device to customize certain menu options and software parameters in the media player. 1. A method of providing data between a first electronic device and a second electronic device , the method comprising:providing a user interface on the first electronic device when a near field communication interface of the first electronic device is communicatively coupled to a near field communication interface of the second electronic device, the user interface having an option to receive at least one data file currently open in an application running on the second device;communicating a request from the first electronic device to the second electronic device to provide the at least one data file from the second electronic device;receiving the at least one data file of second electronic device with the first electronic device according to the request; andproviding at least one option in the user interface on the first electronic device to open the at least one data file in an application on the first electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN A MAIN ELEMENT, FOR EXAMPLE A NFC CONTROLLER, AND A SET OF AT LEAST TWO AUXILIARY ELEMENTS

Device, comprising a main element (ME) and a set of at least two auxiliary elements (SEi), said main element including a master SWP interface (MINT), each auxiliary element including a slave SWP interface (SLINTi) connected to said master SWP interface of said NFC element through a controllably switchable SWP link (LK) and management means (PRM, CTLM, AMGi) configured to control said SWP link switching for selectively activating at once only one slave SWP interface on said SWP link. 136-. (canceled)37. A method of managing information to be exchanged between a main element and a plurality of auxiliary elements , the method comprising:providing the main element with a master single wire protocol (SWP) interface;providing each auxiliary element with a slave SWP interface;coupling the slave SWP interfaces to the master SWP interface through a switchable SWP link; andcontrolling the switchable SWP link for selectively activating only one slave SWP interface at a time.38. The method according to claim 37 , wherein the main element comprises a contactless element configured as a near field communication (NFC) controller claim 37 , and each auxiliary element is configured as a secure element containing protected information.39. The method according to claim 37 , wherein the coupling comprises coupling a multiplexer/demultiplexer switch between the master SWP interface and the slave SWP interfaces; and wherein the controlling comprises controlling the multiplexer/demultiplexer switch for switching the SWP link to the selected slave SWP interface.40. The method according to claim 39 , further comprising forcing the SWP link coupled between each non-selected slave SWP interface and the multiplexer/demultiplexer switch in a deactivated state.41. The method according to claim 40 , further comprising controlling switching of the SWP link when the SWP link is in a deactivated state.42. The method according claim 37 , wherein activating the selected slave SWP interface comprises ...

ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE, POWER MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

An energy storage device, a power management device, a mobile terminal, and a method for operating the same are discussed. The energy storage device includes a battery pack, a communication module to transmit power-on information or energy storage amount information to a power management device and to receive a charge command or discharge command from the power management device, a connector to receive AC power from the internal power network based on the charge command or to output AC power to the internal power network based on the discharge command, and a power converter to, when the charge command is received from the power management device, convert the AC power from the internal power network into DC power based on the charge command, or, when the discharge command is received from the power management device, convert DC power in the battery pack into AC power based on the discharge command. 1. An energy storage device comprising:at least one battery pack;a communication module configured to transmit power-on information or energy storage amount information to a power management device and to receive a charge command or discharge command from the power management device;a connector configured to receive alternating current (AC) power, supplied to an internal power network through a photovoltaic module, from the internal power network based on the charge command or to output AC power to the internal power network based on the discharge command; anda power converter configured to, when the charge command is received from the power management device, convert the AC power from the internal power network into direct current (DC) power based on the charge command, or, when the discharge command is received from the power management device, convert DC power stored in the at least one battery pack into AC power based on the discharge command.2. The energy storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication module controls the at least one battery pack and ...

CARD COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A card communication device comprises an antenna, a card socket to which a memory card is attached, a detector for detecting whether the memory card is attached to the card socket or not, a switching section for switching electrical connection of a terminal of the antenna to a predetermined connecting terminal of the memory card attached to the card socket between an on state and an off state, and a controller for controlling an operation of the switching section. When the detector detects the attachment of the memory card to the card socket, the controller determines a type of the attached memory card, and only when the determined memory card is a specific type of the memory card, the controller controls the switching section so that the electric connection is switched from the off state into the on state. 1. A card communication device , comprising:an antenna;a card socket to which a memory card is attached;a detector for detecting whether the memory card is attached to the card socket or not;a switching section for switching electrical connection of a terminal of the antenna to a predetermined connecting terminal of the memory card attached to the card socket between an on state and an off state; anda controller for controlling an operation of the switching section,wherein when the detector detects the attachment of the memory card to the card socket, the controller determines a type of the attached memory card, and only when the determined memory card is a specific type of the memory card, the controller controls the switching section so that the electric connection is switched from the off state into the on state.2. The card communication device according to claim 1 , wherein when the detector detects removal of the memory card from the card socket claim 1 , the controller controls the switching section so that the electric connection is brought into the off state.3. The card communication device according to claim 1 , wherein when the electric connection is ...

WIRELESS ELECTRONIC LOCK SYSTEM AND METHOD

A electronic lock system and method including an electronic lock, a mobile device and/or a wireless device. The electronic lock is capable of sending a message to the mobile device via wireless communication and/or to the wireless device based on a triggering event. The mobile device and/or the wireless device may in turn perform an action based on the received message. 1. A method , comprising:determining via an electronic lock whether a triggering event has occurred;generating a message based on the triggering event;identifying a mobile device to receive the message based on the triggering event; andtransmitting the message from the electronic lock to the mobile device via wireless communication.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication is Bluetooth communication.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message includes at least one of an audio message claim 1 , an alarm message claim 1 , and a notification message.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the triggering event includes at least one of unlocking a door claim 1 , locking a door claim 1 , moving a door claim 1 , moving a door handle claim 1 , opening a door claim 1 , closing a door claim 1 , pressing a button near the electronic lock claim 1 , pressing a button on the electronic lock claim 1 , and sensing an alarm condition.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising taking a responsive action using the mobile device.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising transmitting the responsive action to the electronic lock.7. A method claim 5 , comprising:determining via an electronic lock whether a triggering event has occurred;generating a message based on the triggering event;identifying a wireless device to receive the message;transmitting the message from the electronic lock to the wireless device via wireless communication; andperforming an action with the wireless device based on the message.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the wireless communication is Bluetooth communication.9. ...

DATA COMMUNICATION IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The invention relates to an electronic device () and a method for data communication with such an electronic device. The electronic device combines, on the one hand, a Near Field Communication (NFC) interface, including an antenna and a circuit for generating a modulated electromagnetic wave, and on the other hand a user interface including a touch-sensitive display configured to present an object relating to a communication action executable by means of the NFC interface. A control unit connected to the NFC interface and the user interface, is configured to trigger the NFC interface to execute the communication action responsive to simultaneous detection of the presented object being touched and the NFC interface being in communicative connection with a second NFC interface of a second device. 132-. (canceled)33. An electronic device equipped to provide communication capabilities for interaction in many different communication systems , comprising:a Near Field Communication interface, including an antenna and a circuit for generating a modulated electromagnetic wave; anda user interface including a touch-sensitive display configured to present an object, relating to a communication action executable by means of the Near Field Communication interface;wherein a control unit, connected to the Near Field Communication interface and to the user interface, configured to trigger the automatic selection of Near Field Communication as communication system and the Near Field Communication interface to execute the communication action, responsive to simultaneous detection of the presented object, wherein the object represent a data item, being touched and the Near Field Communication interface being in communicative connection with a second Near Field Communication interface of a second device, wherein the communication action comprise transceiving of the data item, represented by the touched object, with the second device via said second Near Field Communication interface.34 ...

DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD FOR TERMINAL PERFORMING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION AND TERMINAL THEREOF

Provided are a method of transmitting data from a terminal through near field communication (NFC) according to information input to the terminal, and a terminal thereof. The method includes detecting a user interaction input to the terminal, determining data mapped to the detected user interaction; and transmitting the data mapped to the user interaction to the other device through the NFC. 1. A method of transmitting data in a terminal capable of near field communication (NFC) , comprising:detecting a user interaction input to the terminal;determining data mapped to the detected user interaction; andtransmitting the data mapped to the detected user interaction to another device through the NFC.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing a time that is set for transmission of the data mapped to the detected user interaction claim 1 ,wherein the transmitting comprises transmitting the data mapped to the detected user interaction to the other device through the NFC when a contactless link is established between the terminal and the other device using the NFC within the set time from a time point when the user interaction is detected.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user interaction comprises information about a motion of a user recognized through a motion recognition sensor of the terminal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user interaction comprises information about a fingerprint of a user input to the terminal.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user interaction comprises a voice of a user input to the terminal.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the determining comprises generating a text through voice recognition of the voice of the user input to the terminal and determining data mapped to the generated text.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , prior to the determining:selecting an application for processing the data; andmapping the data to the detected user interaction to be transmitted to the other device according to ...

METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM OF RECOVERING AN OPERATING SYSTEM ON A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A device, method and system for recovering an operating system may comprise a near field communication module; a high speed wireless communication module; and a recovery manager. In some embodiments, the recovery manager may initiate a session between a portable communication device and another portable communication device through a near field communication connection established by the near field communication module; continue the session to receive an operating system image from the another portable communication device through a high speed wireless connection established by the high speed wireless communication module; and recover the operating system of the portable communication device with use of the operating system image. 127-. (canceled)28. A portable communication device , comprising:a near field communication module;a high speed wireless communication module; anda recovery manager toinitiate a session between the portable communication device and another portable communication device through a near field communication connection established by the near field communication module;continue the session to receive an operating system image from the another portable communication device through a high speed wireless connection established by the high speed wireless communication module; andrecover an operating system of the portable communication device with use of the operating system image.29. The portable communication device of claim 28 , wherein the near field communication module claim 28 , the high speed communication module and the recovery manager are stored in a firmware of the portable communication device.30. The portable communication device of claim 28 , wherein the near field communication module is further to obtain an address of the another portable communication device during the session through the near field communication connection; and the high speed wireless communication module is further to utilize the address to establish the high ...

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES

A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, uses the ability to communicate with a device via near field communication to determine that the device is physically proximate the support apparatus. The support apparatus uses this determination to associate itself with the device. In some instances, the associated device is a mattress positioned on the support apparatus; a footboard on the support apparatus; a medical device used with a patient supported on the support device; a nearby piece of furniture; another patient support apparatus; or an ID tag worn by a caregiver or patient, or attached to a piece of equipment. After the support apparatus and device are associated, they communicate information between each other using far field communication, which supports higher data transfer rates. Flux concentrators are added in some embodiments to extend and/or shape the range of near the field communication. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a patient support deck adapted to support a patient thereon;a controller adapted to control at least one aspect of said patient support apparatus;a near field communication transceiver adapted to communicate with a device; anda far field communication transceiver adapted to communicate with said device.2. The patient support apparatus of wherein said controller associates said device with said patient support apparatus so long as said near field communication transceiver is able to communicate with said device.3. The patient support apparatus of wherein said patient support apparatus stops communicating with said device using the far field transceiver if the patient support apparatus is no longer able to communicate with the device using the near field communication transceiver.4. The patient support apparatus of wherein said device is any one of: a mattress positioned on said patient support deck claim 3 , a pedestal positioned on said patient support apparatus and adapted to control a mattress on ...

PULSE SHAPING FOR GENERATING NFC INITIATOR TRANSMIT WAVEFORM

Systems and methods are disclosed that can shape signals to meet emission mask requirements, current consumption requirements, and overshoot/undershoot requirements relating to the interaction that, for example, occurs when a near field communications (NFC) target comes within range of an NFC initiator, and the initiator generates and transmits an NFC waveform. In some implementations, a pair of bit patterns are defined whose differential output from an amplifier is a shaped pulse width modulated waveform. Varying individual bits of the bit patterns can vary the shaped pulse waveform with predictability. The pulse width modulated waveform may be filtered using a matching network that reduces higher order harmonics, thereby reducing out-of-band emissions. 1. An apparatus for wireless communications comprising:a memory unit configured to store a plurality of bit patterns;a first circuit configured to generate a first signal using a first selected one of the plurality of bit patterns, and configured to generate a second signal corresponding to a second selected one of the plurality of bit patterns; andan amplifier coupled to the first circuit and configured to generate a pulse width modulated signal at a carrier frequency based on the first signal and the second signal.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second circuit configured to filter higher order harmonics of the pulse width modulated signal to generate a near field communications (NFC) transmit signal.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bit patterns comprises bit patterns that that shapes the pulse width modulated signal to reduce higher order harmonics for each protocol claim 1 , modulation index claim 1 , and data rate combination.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a transmitter operationally coupled to the second circuit claim 2 , the transmitter configured to transmit the near field communications (NFC) transmit signal.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Location aware file sharing between near field communication enabled devices

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for connecting, selecting, and/or transferring data files among near field communication (NFC) enabled devices. An initial communication link may be established. A subsequent communication link may be established through an exchange of data communicated over the initial communication link. A data file may be provided facilitating a retrieval and rendering of a first device icon and a second device icon. The first device icon and the second device icon are utilized to transfer one or more selected files over the subsequent communication link.

COMMUNICATING WITH NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN STOPPED STATE

An embodiment provides a method, including: initiating communication between a first communication device with a first near field communication device and a second communication device with a second near field communication device, wherein said second near field communication device is in a stopped state comprising; receiving a request from said first communication device at said second communication device; after receiving the request, shifting said second near field communication device to an operational state; receiving other information from said first near field communication device at said second near field communication device; ending communication between said first near field communication and said second near field communication device; and shifting said second near field communication device to a stopped state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. 1. An information handling device , comprising:one or more processors;a first near field communication device;a communication element; anda memory device that stores instructions executed by the one or more processors, the instructions being executable by the one or more processors to:initiate communication between the first near field communication device and a second communication device with a second near field communication device, wherein said second near field communication device is in a stopped state;the communication comprising transmitting a request from said first near field communication device to said second communication device to shift said second near field communication device to an operational state;the request shifting said second near field communication device to an operational state.2. The information handling device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the one or more processors to transmit desired information between said first near field communication device and said second near field communication device.3. The information handling device of claim 1 , ...

Systems and Methods for Secure Intermediary Data Transfers Using Close Proximity Wireless Communication

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for utilizing close proximity wireless communication (CPWC) technology for a secure out-of-band (OOB) transfer of communication information between two or more devices at close range. The communication information may be used to establish a secure communication channel over a greater distance than possible using CPWC technologies. A host device may include a processing unit in communication with a communication module and a CPWC module. An edge device may include a processing unit in communication with a communication module and a CPWC tag. The CPWC tag may receive communication information from the CPWC module of the host device. In other embodiments, the edge device may receive communication information from an intermediary transfer device. The edge device may then use the communication information to facilitate secure communication via the communication module of the edge device and the communication module of the host device. 1. A method for secure communication , comprising:obtaining, via a close proximity wireless communication (CPWC) receiver associated with a transfer device, communication information from a CPWC module associated with a first device;reading, via a transfer device processing unit, the communication information obtained by the transfer device CPWC receiver;transmitting the communication information from a transfer device CPWC module to a second device CPWC receiver;obtaining, via the second device CPWC receiver, the communication information from the transfer device CPWC module;reading, via a second device processing unit, the communication information obtained by the second device CPWC receiver; andcommunicating, via a second device communication module, with a first device communication module using the communication information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the CPWC receivers comprises a dynamic NFC tag and wherein each of the CPWC modules comprises an NFC writer.3. The ...

WIRELESS PLATFORM FOR ROTARY JOINT

A rotary joint is provided. The rotary joint includes a stator and a rotor. The stator includes a stator housing, a first wireless communication platform device having a first wireless communication module connected to a plurality of data signal lines of the stator and at least one power line of the stator, and a first antenna. The rotor is configured to be actuated in a rotational manner relative to the stator, and the rotor includes a rotor housing, a second wireless communication platform device comprising a second wireless communication module connected to a plurality of data signal lines of the rotor and at least one power line of the rotor, and a second antenna. The first wireless communication platform device and the second wireless communication platform device are configured to communicate operational data with one another via the first and second antennas. 1. A rotary joint , comprising:a stator, comprising: a stator housing, a first wireless communication platform device comprising a first wireless communication module connected to a plurality of data signal lines of the stator and at least one power line of the stator, and a first antenna; anda rotor, configured to be actuated in a rotational manner relative to the stator, the rotor comprising: a rotor housing, a second wireless communication platform device comprising a second wireless communication module connected to a plurality of data signal lines of the rotor and at least one power line of the rotor, and a second antenna;wherein the first wireless communication platform device and the second wireless communication platform device are configured to communicate operational data with one another via the first and second antennas.2. The rotary joint of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless communication module is connected to the plurality of data signal lines of the stator via a first signal converter module claim 1 , and the second transceiver is connected to the plurality of data signal lines of the ...

Secure Media Application Setup Using NFC

A method for uploading user identification information from a portable device to a static device using near field communication (NIT) is disclosed. User identification information is stored in the portable device containing a NFC device. The portable device is placed substantially in contact with the static device containing a NFC device such that one of the NFC devices harvests power from the other NFC device. The user identification information is sent from the portable device to the static device using NFC techniques. 1. A method for wirelessly transferring information from a portable device to a consumer electronics (CE) device , comprising:storing data in the portable device containing user identification information and a user password for use in accessing a media website or a social networking website;placing the portable device in proximity with the CE device; andwirelessly sending the user identification information and the user password from the portable device to the CE device to enable the CE device to access the media website or the social networking website.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:harvesting power from the CE device when the portable device is placed in proximity with the CE device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein storing the data comprises:storing access code information for a wireless local area network (LAN) device in the portable device; and wherein wirelessly sending comprises:wirelessly sending the access code information to the CE device when the portable device is placed substantially in contact with the CE device to enable the CE device to access the wireless LAN device using the access code information sent to the CE device from the portable device.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving at the portable device a request from the CE device for the user identification information and the user password after the CE device initiates an application to access the media website or the social networking website ...

OFFSET CANCELLATION FOR DC ISOLATED NODES

Offset voltages developed on floating nodes on inputs to high-performance amplifiers that are DC isolated from the data signals input to amplifiers are cancelled by connecting a highly resistive element between the input node and a predetermined potential, particularly useful in proximity communication systems in which two chips are connected through capacitive or inductive coupling circuits formed jointly in the two chips. The resistive element may be an off MOS transistor connected between the node and a desired bias voltage or a MOS transistor with its gate and drain connected to the potential. Multiple bias voltages may be distributed to all receivers and locally selected by a multiplexer for application to one or two input nodes of the receiver. The receiver output can also serve as a predetermined potential when the resistive element has a long time constant compared to the data rate or the resistive element is non-linear. 1. An amplifier circuit , comprisingan amplifier configure to receive a communication data signal on a floating input node, amplify the communication data signal and output the communication signal on an output node;a resistive element having a resistance of at least one gigaohm and no more than 1000 gigaohm connected between the input node and a bias node; anda multiplexer configured to connect the bias node to one of a set of bias voltages, thereby enabling selection of different bias voltages to facilitate cancelling different voltage offsets.2. The amplifier circuit of claim 1 , wherein the resistive element is a MOS transistor having one of its electrodes connected to the input node and at least two of its remaining electrodes connected to the bias node.3. The amplifier circuit of claim 1 ,wherein the amplifier is a differential amplifier having a positive input coupled to a positive bias node, and a negative input coupled to a negative bias node;wherein the multiplexer comprises a positive multiplexer and a negative multiplexer;wherein ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING

The present invention provides for an apparatus, including: a lancing device; a cartridge; where the lancing device is configured to house the cartridge; where the cartridge is configured to house a plurality of test strips and a glucose monitoring apparatus; where the glucose monitoring apparatus is configured to determine a glucose test result from at least one test strip of the plurality of test strips. 112-. (canceled)13. A diabetes management system , comprising:at least one server functioning in a communications cloud to provide cloud based diabetes management, the server having software stored on a non-transient computer readable medium;wherein, upon execution of the software, the at least one server is at least configured to receive test data from a plurality of testing apparatuses, wherein each apparatus comprises:a connecting plug configured to mate with an audio jack phone port on a portable electronic device, wherein the connecting plug is configured to receive power for the apparatus from the audio jack phone port, and wherein the connecting plug is configured to receive data from the audio jack phone port, and wherein the connecting is configured to transmit data from the glucose monitoring apparatus to the audio jack phone port; andwherein the apparatus is configured to determine a test result and to deliver a test result to at least one third party user of a connectable device, by use of a graphical user interface caused to be displayed by the software.14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the communications cloud includes one or more cloud services.15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the cloud services are selected from the group including SaaS services claim 14 , social features claim 14 , CRM claim 14 , Email claim 14 , Virtual desktop claim 14 , thin client claim 14 , and terminal emulator.16. The system of claim 13 , wherein the communications cloud includes a Web Frontend.17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the Web Frontend provides PaaS ...

INTRAORAL APPLIANCES WITH SENSING

Detection of placement of dental aligners in patient mouth on teeth for indication of wearing compliance. Described herein are apparatuses and methods for detecting wearing, including compliance, and for reliably transferring data, by wired or wireless direct or indirect communication of electronic compliance information to a smartphone. Also described herein are dental appliances that can detect physiological parameters related to respiration and sleep. Also described herein are aligner cases that enable NFC communication with electronic compliance indicator (ECI) devices and Bluetooth communication with smartphones. 175-. (canceled)76. A near field communication (NFC) signal coupler device for relaying monitoring data from an orthodontic monitoring apparatus (MA) to a handheld processor , the device comprising:a housing;a first antenna configured for NFC within the housing;a second antenna within the housing;a holder on the housing configured to hold the monitoring apparatus in alignment with the first antenna; andNFC coupling transmission circuitry configured to receive data from the first antenna and to transmit data from the second antenna.77. The device of claim 76 , wherein the second antenna is configured for Bluetooth communication (BLE) claim 76 , further wherein the NFC coupling transmission circuitry is configured to receive data from the first antenna by NFC and to transmit data from the second antenna by BLE.78. The device of claim 76 , wherein the monitoring apparatus is an electronic compliance indicator (ECI) apparatus.79. The device of claim 76 , wherein the second antenna is larger than the first antenna and is configured for NFC with a phone placed on or in the housing.80. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the holder comprises a case formed at least partially from the housing and configured to hold the monitoring apparatus within the case so that the monitoring apparatus is aligned with the first antenna.81. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein ...

CONFIGURABLE RENTAL VEHICLE

A rental vehicle has features that can be activated or deactivated wirelessly. Additional features can be purchased and activated after a customer has paid for an initial set of features and started to use the vehicle. Configuration of the vehicle is automated by transmitting a configuration message to the vehicle. 1. A method of wirelessly configuring a vehicle for use of a user comprising:receiving a request at a control center from the user to configure the vehicle and generating a configuration message for wireless communication to the vehicle in response to the request; andwirelessly receiving the configuration message at the vehicle and setting at least one function of the vehicle in response to the configuration message.2. The method according to further comprisingtransmitting the request to configure the vehicle from a mobile device of the user; andwirelessly receiving the request at the control center.3. The method according to wherein transmitting the request occurs during use of the vehicle by the user.4. The method according to wherein the configuration message is stored in a storage medium linked to a near-field communication device and wirelessly transmitted from the near-field communication device to the vehicle.5. The method according to wherein the configuration message is wirelessly transmitted from the control center to the vehicle over a wireless communication network selected from the group consisting of Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) claim 1 , and network.6. The method according to wherein the setting is performed automatically without human intervention.7. The method according to further comprising the vehicle claim 1 , after the setting claim 1 , reporting its configuration to the control center; andthe control center comparing the reported configuration with a configuration contained in the configuration message.8. The method according to wherein the configuration message specifies one or more of:the vehicle for which the ...

WIRELESS COUPLING FOR COUPLING A VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN AN INTERIOR PART OF THE VEHICLE

A wireless coupling for simultaneously communicating with a vehicle and feeding from said vehicle an electronic device disposed in a vehicle interior part disposed inside the vehicle, by means of an NFC technology. The coupling includes a first-end powering transceiver located in a fixed position within the vehicle, having: a connection component electrically connectable to a wiring system of the vehicle, a first end ECU, first-end RF transceiving component, a first-end EMC filter, and a first-end antenna showing certain first-end impedance Zx. It also includes a second-end powered transceiver configured to be disposed in a vehicle part in which the electronic device is disposed. The second-end powered transceiver includes second-end RF transceiving component and a second-end antenna showing certain second-end impedance Zy. The wireless coupling includes a matching circuit with an impedance Zc and connected to the first-end or the second-end antenna, this first-end or second-end antenna having a first-end or a second-end antenna design impedance Z, respectively more inductive than the corresponding theoretical first-end or second-end antenna impedance Z, such that the combination of the design first-end or design second-end antenna impedance Zand the impedance Zof the matching circuit matches the theoretical first-end or the theoretical second-end antenna impedance Z. 2. The wireless coupling of claim 1 , wherein the second-end powered transceiver comprises a second-end ECU.3. The wireless coupling of wherein the vehicle interior part is detachable from the vehicle.4. The wireless coupling of claim 1 , wherein the data exchanging between the first-end powering transceiver and the second-end powered transceiver comprises data and/or instructions transmission from the vehicle to the electronic device of the vehicle interior part.5. The wireless coupling of claim 1 , wherein the data exchanging between the second-end powered transceiver and the first-end powering ...

OPERATING CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION ADJUSTING METHOD FOR INDUCTION TYPE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A synchronous data transmitting method includes receiving, by a supplying-end module, a plurality of data impulses of power transmitting signal according to a first operating clock of a microprocessor in supplying-end module, for generating a plurality of data frames, wherein the plurality of data impulses is transmitted by receiving-end module according to a second operating clock of microprocessor in receiving-end module; calculating time periods between data impulses corresponding to start bits of the plurality of data frames, for acquiring a plurality of data frame periods; comparing the plurality of data frame periods with a data frame time period, for synchronizing the first operating clock and the second operating clock; and turning on a receiving function of the supplying-end module in a plurality of receiving periods and turning off the receiving function in a plurality of closed periods, wherein the plurality of receiving periods corresponds to the plurality of data impulses. 1. A synchronous data transmitting method for an induction type power supply system , comprising:receiving, by a supplying-end module of the induction type power supply system, a plurality of data impulses of a power transmitting signal according to a first operating clock of a microprocessor in the supplying-end module, for generating a plurality of data frames, wherein the plurality of data impulses is transmitted by a receiving-end module according to a second operating clock of a microprocessor in a receiving-end module of the induction type power supply system;calculating time periods between data impulses corresponding to start bits of the plurality of data frames, for acquiring a plurality of data frame periods;comparing the plurality of data frame periods with a data frame time period, for synchronizing the first operating clock and the second operating clock; andturning on a receiving function of the supplying-end module in a plurality of receiving periods and turning off the ...

DIE-TO-DIE INDUCTIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND METHODS

Embodiments of inductive communication devices include first and second galvanically isolated IC die. The first IC die has a first coil proximate to a first surface of the first IC die, and the second IC die has a second coil proximate to a first surface of the second IC die. The first and second IC die are arranged so that the first surfaces of the first and second IC die face each other, and the first coil and the second coil are aligned across a gap between the first and second IC die. One or more dielectric components are positioned within the gap directly between the first and second coils. During operation, a first signal is provided to the first coil, and the first coil converts the signal into a time-varying magnetic field. The magnetic field couples with the second coil, which produces a corresponding second signal. 1. A device comprising:a first integrated circuit (IC) die having a first coil proximate to a first surface of the first IC die;a second IC die having a second coil proximate to a first surface of the second IC die, wherein the first IC die and the second IC die are arranged within the device so that the first surface of the first IC die faces the first surface of the second IC die, and the first coil and the second coil are aligned with each other across a gap between the first IC die and the second IC die, and wherein the first IC die and the second IC die are galvanically isolated from each other; andone or more dielectric components within the gap, which are positioned directly between the first coil and the second coil.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the first IC die further includes a plurality of first bond pads exposed at the first surface of the first IC die, wherein the plurality of first bond pads are electrically coupled to the first coil; andthe second IC die further includes a plurality of second bond pads exposed at the first surface of the second IC die, wherein the plurality of second bond pads are electrically coupled to the ...

INDUCTIVE STRUCTURES WITH REDUCED EMISSIONS AND INTERFERENCE

An inductive structure includes a power coil and a data coil. The data coil is substantially centered within the power coil. A first portion of the data coil conducts current in a first direction. A second portion of the data coil conducts current in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first portion of the data coil is connected at a node to the second portion of the data coil. The node is coupled to a ground. 1. A device , comprising:a first inductive structure including a first power coil and a first data coil, wherein: the first data coil is substantially centered within the first power coil; a first portion of the first data coil is for conducting current in a first direction; a second portion of the first data coil is for conducting current in a second direction opposite the first direction; the first portion of the first data coil is connected at a first node to the second portion of the first data coil; and the first node is coupled to a first ground; anda second inductive structure including a second power coil and a second data coil, wherein: the second data coil is substantially centered within the second power coil; a first portion of the second data coil is aligned with the first portion of the first data coil for conducting current in the first direction; a second portion of the second data coil is aligned with the second portion of the first data coil for conducting current in the second direction; the first portion of the second data coil is connected at a second node to the second portion of the second data coil; and the second node is coupled to a second ground isolated from the first ground.2. The device of claim 1 , and comprising:an isolation barrier between the first and second inductive structures.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first power coil is for: receiving power from a transmitter; and outputting the power by inductive coupling to the second power coil.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first data coil is for: ...

MOBILE DEVICE USING INFORMATION ACQUIRED VIA NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION

There is provided a mobile device including: a first communication unit configured to perform contactless communication; a second communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with an external device; a designation control unit configured to make a user designate an own device or the external device as an entity using specific information that is received from outside via contactless communication by the first communication unit; a first specific process unit configured to execute a specific process to use the specific information when the user designates the own device as the entity using the specific information; and a transmitting control unit configured to make the second communication unit transmit the specific information received by the first communication unit to the external device, when the user designates the external device as the entity using the specific information. 1. A mobile device comprising:a first communication unit configured to perform contactless communication;a second communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with an external device;a designation control unit configured to make a user designate an own device or the external device as an entity using specific information that is received from outside via contactless communication by the first communication unit;a first specific process unit configured to execute a specific process to use the specific information when the user designates the own device as the entity using the specific information; anda transmitting control unit configured to make the second communication unit transmit the specific information received by the first communication unit to the external device, when the user designates the external device as the entity using the specific information.2. The mobile device according to wherein claim 1 , when the user designates the external device as the entity using the specific information claim 1 , the transmitting control unit makes the ...

Method and device for service negotiation

A method and an electronic device for service negotiation are provided. The method includes sensing, by the electronic device, a counterpart device through a first protocol, transmitting a request message to the counterpart device through the first protocol, the request message including indication information indicating that the electronic device requests a first service and first service information regarding the first service, and connecting with the counterpart device through a second protocol, when a selection message including indication information selecting the first service is received from the counterpart device through the first protocol, and, after connecting through the second protocol, executing the first service with the counterpart device using the first service information. The request message and the selection message each includes connection information for a connection using the second protocol, and the electronic device and the counterpart device use the connection information to perform the connection using the second protocol.

DIGITAL SHUNT REGULATOR FOR NFC DEVICES

A digital shunt regulator receives a radio frequency (RF) signal at an antenna which generates a differential output signal over a differential path. A peak detector is coupled to the antenna and receives the differential output signal over the differential path, A first comparator receives a voltage output of the peak detector and a first voltage. A second comparator receives the voltage output of the peak detector and a second voltage. A digital state machine receives an output of the first comparator and an output of the second comparator. A plurality of shunt NMOS transistors receives an output of the digital state machine. The digital state machine is configured to control the number of shunt NMOS transistors that are activated to maintain the voltage output of the peak detector between the first voltage and the second voltage. 1. A digital shunt regulator comprising:an antenna configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal and generate a differential output signal over a differential path;a peak detector configured to receive the differential output signal over the differential path;a first comparator coupled to a voltage output of the peak detector and configured to receive a first voltage;a second comparator coupled to the voltage output of the peak detector and configured to receive a second voltage;a digital state machine configured to receive an output of the first comparator and an output of the second comparator; anda plurality of shunt NMOS transistors configured to receive an output of the digital state machine, wherein, the digital state machine is configured to control the number of shunt NMOS transistors that are activated to maintain the voltage output of the peak detector between the first voltage and the second voltage.2. The digital shunt regulator of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of shunt NMOS transistors is coupled to the differential path thereby forming a digital feedback loop claim 1 , wherein the differential output signal is ...

Fingerprinting a mobile device through near field communication

Some embodiments include a method of operating an identity receiver of a security system to process an authentication request. The method can include detecting an energy signal from a mobile device at the identity receiver using a first communication protocol; generating a handover message at the identity receiver to request a unique characteristic of the mobile device using the first communication protocol, the unique characteristic associated with a second communication protocol; receiving the unique characteristic from the mobile device at the identity receiver; and authorizing access through the security system by matching the unique characteristic to an authorized identity stored in the identity receiver.

VISUAL INTERFACE SYSTEM

In visual interface system, a matrix display apparatus includes a matrix substrate, a controller and drivers. The controller receives and encodes a source data into an image data and a transmission data. The matrix substrate includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface, pixel units formed on the back surface; and line electrodes intersected and formed on the back surface electrically connected to the pixel units to form a display matrix. The image data is through the line electrodes to the pixel units so that the matrix display apparatus presents an optical image, and the transmission data are to be coupled electrically from the display matrix and transmit wirelessly. An operation apparatus is operated on the front surface to receive the transmission data from the display matrix formed on the back surface by wirelessly coupling, and obtains the source data by decoding the transmission data. 1. A visual interface system , comprising: a controller and drivers, the controller configured to receive and encode a source data into an image data and a transmission data; and', a substrate, having a front surface and a back surface, wherein the front surface faces a viewer watching images displayed on the matrix display apparatus, and the back surface faces away the viewer when the viewer is watching images displayed on the matrix display apparatus;', 'a plurality of pixel units, formed on the back surface of the substrate; and', 'a plurality of line electrodes intersected and formed on the back surface of the substrate, electrically connected to the pixel units to form a display matrix, wherein the image data is through the line electrodes to the pixel units so that the matrix display apparatus presents an optical image, and the transmission data are to be coupled electrically from the display matrix and transmit wirelessly; and, 'a matrix substrate including], 'a matrix display apparatus, comprisingan operation apparatus, configured to be operated on the ...

Geodetic levelling staff and method of use thereof

A geodetic levelling staff, a method for measuring a height with the geodetic levelling staff and a system including the geodetic levelling staff and a level are provided. The geodetic levelling staff includes a circular level that indicates whether the geodetic levelling staff is in a vertical position, a level detection unit for detecting a bubble position of the circular level, a control circuit that receives detected data performed by the level detection unit and transmits the detected data to a near field communication tool, the near field communication tool for performing a communication from the geodetic levelling staff to the level according to the detected data received from the control circuit, wherein the level operates according to the detected data received from the near field communication tool.

NFC-ENABLED DIGITAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF NFC-BASED INFORMATION TRANSMISSION

An NFC-enabled digital apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a touch screen display and a near field communication (NFC) module comprising an NFC antenna and an NFC controller. In response to tagging between the NFC-enabled digital apparatus and the external NFC terminal, an NFC communication channel is established between the NFC enabled-digital apparatus and the external NFC terminal for data communication therebetween. 1. An NFC-enabled digital apparatus comprising:a touch screen display; anda near field communication (NFC) module comprising an NFC antenna and an NFC controller, the NFC module configured to establish an NFC communication channel for NFC-based communication between the NFC-enabled digital apparatus and an external NFC-enabled terminal, to display a plurality of selectable pieces of information on the touch screen display,', 'to receive, on the touch screen display, a user selection of a first one among the plurality of selectable pieces displayed on the touch screen display,', 'in response to the user selection of the first piece, to display a first image associated with the first piece on the touch screen display to confirm the selection of the first piece, and', 'to make a first datum corresponding to the first image available at the NFC module while the first image is displayed on the touch screen display such that the first tag datum is transmitted from the NFC-enabled digital apparatus to the external NFC-enabled terminal via the NFC communication channel established in response to a tagging between the NFC-enabled digital apparatus and the external NFC-enabled terminal., 'wherein the apparatus is configured2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first tag datum corresponding to the first image is configured for the external NFC-enabled terminal to access additional data related to the first image on the external NFC-enabled terminal claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of selectable pieces has a corresponding image for ...

ANTENNA DEVICE

Disclosed herein is an antenna device that includes a planar coil antenna, a high-frequency antenna that overlaps a part of the planar coil antenna in a plan view, and a magnetic sheet that overlaps another part of the planar coil antenna without overlapping the high-frequency antenna in a plan view. 1. An antenna device comprising:a planar coil antenna;a high-frequency antenna that overlaps a part of the planar coil antenna in a plan view; anda magnetic sheet that overlaps another part of the planar coil antenna without overlapping the high-frequency antenna in a plan view.2. The antenna device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the high-frequency antenna does not cover a coil axis of the planar coil antenna.3. The antenna device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an area of a region where the high-frequency antenna overlaps an inner diameter portion of the planar coil antenna is less than 62.5% of a total area of the inner diameter portion of the planar coil antenna.4. The antenna device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the area of a region where the high-frequency antenna overlaps an inner diameter portion of the planar coil antenna is equal to or more than 12.5% and equal to or less than 50% of the total area of the inner diameter portion of the planar coil antenna.5. The antenna device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the planar coil antenna has a loop-shaped or spiral-shaped coil pattern claim 1 , and the high-frequency antenna covers a part of the coil pattern and a part of an inner diameter portion surrounded by the coil pattern.6. The antenna device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the planar coil antenna claim 1 , high-frequency antenna claim 1 , and magnetic sheet are housed inside a housing of a mobile wireless device claim 1 , and a part of the housing that covers at least the planar coil antenna and high-frequency antenna is made of resin.7. The antenna device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the planar coil antenna and magnetic sheet are housed inside a housing ...

ANTENNA DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An antenna device includes a power supply coil to which a near field communication circuit is connected, a near field communication coil that is coupled to an antenna coil of a communication target and the power supply coil via a magnetic field and that resonates at the frequency of a near field communication signal, and a non-contact charging coil that is connected to a non-contact charging control circuit and that is coupled to a target coil for non-contact charging. The power supply coil and the non-contact charging coil are provided on the same plane or on planes that are close to each other. The non-contact charging coil is superposed with the near field communication coil when viewed in plan view, and the shortest distance between the power supply coil and the NFC coil is smaller than the shortest distance between the power supply coil and the non-contact charging coil. 1. An antenna device comprising:a power supply coil to which a first wireless transmission system circuit is connected;a first wireless transmission system coil that is coupled to an antenna coil of a transmission target in a first wireless transmission system and to the power supply coil via a magnetic field and that resonates at a transmission frequency of the first wireless transmission system; anda second wireless transmission system coil that is connected to a second wireless transmission system circuit and that is coupled to an antenna coil of a transmission target in a second wireless transmission system via a magnetic field; whereinat least a portion of a coil opening of the second wireless transmission system coil and at least a portion of a coil opening of the first wireless transmission system coil are superposed with each other when viewed in plan view;the first wireless transmission system coil includes a principal portion and a coupling portion that is coupled to the power supply coil via a magnetic field; anda shortest distance between the coupling portion of the first wireless ...

COUPLED INDUCTOR POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM

Coupled inductor systems are disclosed in which transmitter and receiver inductors, or coils, are coupled in a configuration for wirelessly transferring power and/or data among them. In preferred implementations, the systems are used for transmitting both power and data in pairs of coupled coils. Primary side circuits in preferred embodiments of the systems of the invention employ Class D or Class G amplifiers. 123-. (canceled)24. A coupled inductor system for wireless power transfer comprising:a primary side having a plurality of half H bridge drivers coupled to a primary side inductor;a secondary side having a secondary side inductor;wherein the secondary side is adapted for receiving a power signal transmitted by the half H bridge drivers through the primary side inductor.25. The coupled inductor system for wireless power transfer according to wherein the one or more half H bridge drivers further comprise a Class G amplifier and a low drop out regulator coupled between the Class G amplifier and the primary side inductor.26. The coupled inductor system for wireless power transfer according to wherein the one or more half H bridge drivers further comprise a Class D amplifier.27. The coupled inductor system for wireless power transfer according to wherein the one or more half H bridge drivers further comprise a differential amplifier.28. The coupled inductor system for wireless power transfer according to wherein the secondary side further comprise circuitry for providing feedback to the primary side.29. The coupled inductor system for wireless power transfer according to further comprising feedback circuitry adapted to determine a selected frequency characteristic of the primary side and to operate the one or more half H bridge drivers at the selected frequency.30. The coupled inductor system for wireless power transfer according to further comprising feedback circuitry configured to determine a resonant frequency of the primary side and to operate the one or more ...

Electromagnetic connector

An electromagnetic connector is disclosed that is configured to form a first magnetic circuit portion comprising multiple coils disposed about a first core member. The electromagnetic connector is configured to mate with a second electromagnetic connector that is configured to form a second magnetic circuit portion comprising a coil disposed about a second core member. When the electromagnetic connector is mated with the second electromagnetic connector, the first core member and the second core member are configured to couple the multiple coils of the electromagnetic connector to the coil of the second electromagnetic connector with a magnetic circuit formed from the first magnetic circuit portion and the second magnetic circuit portion. The magnetic circuit is configured to induce a signal in a first coil of the multiple coils and the coil of the second electromagnetic connector when a second coil of the multiple coils is energized.

INTERFACE BETWEEN NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS (NFC) CONTROLLER AND SECURE ELEMENT

Embodiments of an interface system for interfacing between an NFC controller and a secure element are disclosed. In one embodiment, an interface system includes an interface memory, an interface controller, an NFC controller interface configured to exchange data between the interface system and an NFC controller, and a secure element interface configured to exchange data between the interface system and a secure element. 1. An interface system for interfacing between an NFC controller and a secure element , the interface system comprising:an interface memory;an interface controller;an NFC controller interface configured to exchange data between the NFC controller interface of the interface system and an NFC controller bus interface included in the NFC controller; anda secure element interface configured to exchange data between the secure element interface of the interface system and a secure element bus interface included in the secure element.2. The interface system of claim 1 , wherein the NFC controller interface includes a parallel bus interface and the secure element interface includes a parallel bus interface.3. The interface system of claim 2 , wherein the parallel bus interface of the NFC controller interface is at least 8-bits wide and wherein the parallel bus of the secure element interface is at least 8-bits wide.4. The interface system of claim 1 , wherein the interface memory is a shared memory.5. The interface system of wherein the interface memory is a first-in first-out (FIFO) memory.6. The interface system of claim 1 , wherein the interface memory is a random access memory (RAM) with buffer handling.7. The interface system of claim 1 , wherein the interface memory is a random access memory (RAM) that includes multiple buffers.8. The interface system of claim 7 , wherein the interface controller is a configured to implement traffic prioritization.9. The interface system of claim 7 , wherein the interface controller is a configured to implement ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An information processing apparatus includes a first communication unit, a second communication unit, and a communication-apparatus-side controller. The first communication unit performs wireless communication with plural terminal apparatuses, the number of which is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum number of connections. The second communication unit performs wireless communication with a connection-requesting terminal apparatus that newly attempts to perform wireless communication with the first communication unit. The communication-apparatus-side controller switches the wireless communication via the second communication unit to wireless communication via the first communication unit, the wireless communication via the first communication unit being performed using a dedicated line prepared in advance. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a first communication unit that performs wireless communication with a plurality of terminal apparatuses, the number of which is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum number of connections;a second communication unit that performs wireless communication with a connection-requesting terminal apparatus that newly attempts to perform wireless communication with the first communication unit; anda communication-apparatus-side controller that switches the wireless communication via the second communication unit to wireless communication via the first communication unit, the wireless communication via the first communication unit being performed using a dedicated line prepared in advance.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the communication-apparatus-side controller performs control to allow the connection-requesting terminal apparatus to perform wireless communication with the first communication unit while the connection-requesting terminal apparatus is able to perform wireless communication with the second communication unit.3. The information processing apparatus ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, TERMINAL DEVICE, DATA PROVIDING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An image forming apparatus includes: a first communication unit configured to perform communication by a short-distance wireless method; a second communication unit having a broader communication range than the first communication unit; a storage unit configured to store data to which an access right of a first user is set; a connection information providing unit configured to, when a data providing command for providing the data from a first terminal device of the first user to another user is received, and an access request to the data is received from a second terminal device of a second user, transmit connection information for accessing the data to the second terminal device; and a data providing unit configured to transmit the data to the second terminal device by the second communication unit, when a transmission request of the data is received from the second terminal device based on the connection information. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a first communication unit configured to perform communication by a short-distance wireless method;a second communication unit having a broader communication range than the first communication unit;a storage unit configured to store data to which an access right of a first user is set;a connection information providing unit configured to, when a data providing command for providing the data from a first terminal device of the first user to another user is received by the first communication unit, and an access request to the data is received through the first communication unit from a second terminal device of a second user, transmit connection information for accessing the data to the second terminal device; anda data providing unit configured to transmit the data to the second terminal device by the second communication unit, when a transmission request of the data is received through the first communication unit from the second terminal device based on the connection information.2. The image forming ...

Power reception device and electronic apparatus

A power reception device includes a power reception antenna used for communication and electric power reception; a rectifier circuit connected to the antenna, the rectifier circuit converting into direct current voltage, electric power received by the antenna, and the direct current voltage is output and supplied to a load; a communication section which communicates via the antenna; a switch circuit connected between the antenna and the communication section, wherein the switch circuit is transitable between a conductive state in which the communication section is electrically connected to the antenna and a cut-off state in which the communication section is electrically disconnected from the antenna; and a switch control section connected to the rectifier circuit. The switch control section transitions the switch circuit into the cut-off state when the direct current voltage output from the rectifier circuit exceeds a first threshold in association with start of the electric power reception by the antenna, and the switch control section performs transition of the switch circuit into the conductive state when the direct current voltage falls below a second threshold different from the first threshold. During signal sending by the communication section via the antenna, the switch control section does not transition the switch circuit into the cut-off state even when the direct current voltage output from the rectifier circuit exceeds the first threshold; and during the signal sending by the communication section via the antenna, the switch control section transitions the switch circuit into the cut-off state when the direct current voltage exceeds a third threshold larger than the first threshold.

DEMODULATION CIRCUIT AND WIRELESS CHARGING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME

The present disclosure illustrates a demodulation circuit disposed in a wireless charging device. The demodulation circuit comprises a detection unit, a delay unit, a demodulation unit, a switch unit, an amplifier, an ADC, a control unit and a digital demodulation unit. The detection unit detects a pulse width modulation signal received by a coil, and outputs a modulation signal. The delay unit delays the modulation signal to generate a delay signal. The demodulation unit compares the modulation signal with the delay signal to generate a first demodulation signal. When the control unit detects the first demodulation signal is lower than a demodulation success rate in a time period, the control unit outputs a first switch signal to the switch unit. When the control unit detects a second demodulation signal is lower than the demodulation success rate in the time period, the control unit outputs a second switch signal to the switch unit. 1. A demodulation circuit , used in a wireless charging device and receives a pulse width modulation signal , the demodulation circuit performs near distance wireless charging , the demodulation circuit comprising:a detection unit, electrically connected to a coil and a power stage circuit for detecting the pulse width modulation signal received by the coil and outputting a modulation signal, the modulation signal is an analog data signal;a switch unit, electrically connected to the detection unit;a delay unit, electrically connected to the switch unit for delaying the modulation signal and generating a delay signal; anda demodulation unit, electrically connected to the switch unit and the delay unit for comparing the modulation signal and the delay signal so as to generate a first demodulation signal, wherein the first demodulation signal is a binary data signal;an amplifier, electrically connected to the switch unit for amplifying the modulation signal, the switch unit is used to output the modulation signal to the amplifier, the ...

METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING WIRELESS POWER IN WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM INCLUDING A WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTING UNIT AND WIRELESS POWER RECEIVING UNIT

A method for transmitting wireless power in a wireless charging system and a wireless power transmitting unit (PTU) are provided. The method for transmitting wireless power in a wireless charging system includes receiving information related to a voltage from each of a plurality of power receiving units (PRUs), identifying a voltage ratio of each of the plurality of PRUs based on the received information where the voltage ratio is a current voltage relative to a first voltage, determining a PRU among the plurality of PRUs based on the identified voltage ratio, and adjusting transmission power according to a voltage setting value of the determined PRU. 1. A method of controlling a wireless power transmitter , the method comprising:receiving, through a communication circuitry of the wireless power transmitter, first information related to a maximum output power from each of a plurality of power receiving units (PRUs);outputting, through a power transmitter of the wireless power transmitter, a first power for charging the plurality of PRUs;receiving, through the communication circuitry of the wireless power transmitter, second information related to a measured voltage and a measured current in each of the plurality of PRUs while outputting the first power for charging the plurality of PRUs;identifying a power ratio of each of the plurality of PRUs based on the first information and the second information, wherein the power ratio is a measured power relative to a maximum output power of each of the plurality of PRUs;selecting a PRU from among the plurality of PRUs based on the identified power ratio; andoutputting, through the power transmitter of the wireless power transmitter, a second power for charging the plurality of PRUs according to a power setting value of the selected PRU.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selected PRU is regarded as a dominant PRU.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the maximum output power is set by each of the plurality of PRUs.4. The ...

MAGNETICALLY COUPLED GALVANICALLY ISOLATED COMMUNICATION USING LEAD FRAME

An integrated circuit package includes a lead frame and an encapsulation that substantially encloses the lead frame. The lead frame further includes a first conductor comprising a first conductive loop and a second conductor galvanically isolated from the first conductor, proximate to and magnetically coupled to the first conductive loop to provide a communication link between the first and second conductor. The second conductor includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a wire coupling together the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. 1. An integrated circuit package , comprising:an encapsulation; and a first conductive loop disposed substantially within the encapsulation;', 'a second conductive loop disposed substantially within the encapsulation and substantially all of the second conductive loop is outside of the first conductive loop; and', 'wherein the first and second conductive loops are configured to form a magnetically coupled communication link.', 'a galvanic isolator coupled to the first conductive loop such that there is galvanic isolation between the first and the second conductive loops,'}], 'a lead frame, a portion of the lead frame disposed within the encapsulation, the lead frame comprising2. The integrated circuit package of claim 1 , further comprising:a first circuit coupled to the first conductive loop; and wherein one of the first and second circuits is configured to control properties of a transmitter current to produce a changing magnetic field in proximity to a corresponding one of the first and second conductive loops, thereby inducing a voltage that is generated across an other one of the first and second conductive loops that is subjected to the changing magnetic field and results in a current flow in the other one of the inner and outer conductive loops, and', 'wherein the other one of the first and second circuits is configured to receive an electrical parameter induced by the one of ...

RECEPTION DEVICE AND TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

The reception device includes a base member, a first electrode, a second electrode, a differential amplifier, and a circuit board. The base member includes a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode is provided on the first surface and configured to receive a reception signal. The second electrode is provided on the second surface and configured to receive a reference voltage. The differential amplifier is configured to amplify a potential difference between the reception signal and the reference voltage. The circuit board is configured to provide a power voltage and a reference ground to the differential amplifier. A distance between the circuit board and the first electrode is smaller than a distance between the circuit board and the second electrode. According to an embodiment of the inventive concept, the amplification performance of the reception device using a human body as a medium is improved. 1. A reception device comprising:a base member including a first surface and a second surface for forming different outer surfaces;a first electrode provided on the first surface and configured to receive a reception signal;a second electrode provided on the second surface and configured to receive a reference voltage having a smaller voltage level than the reception signal;a differential amplifier configured to amplify a potential difference between the reception signal and the reference voltage to generate an amplification signal;a circuit board configured to provide a power voltage and a reference ground to the differential amplifier; anda reception data processing unit configured to correct the amplification signal as restoration data,wherein a distance between the circuit board and the first electrode is smaller than a distance between the circuit substrate and the second electrode.2. The reception device of claim 1 , wherein the first electrode is configured to contact a human body and the second electrode is configured to be spaced from the human ...

SELECTION OF A CREDENTIAL FOR A TARGET DEVICE TO PERFORM NEXT STATE

Examples disclose a method, executed by a computing device, to obtain an identifier and system state of a target device for establishing a near field communication link. Additionally, the examples disclose the method processes the system state of the target device according to a rules engine to determine a next action for the target device. Also, the examples disclose the method selects a credential associated with the identifier of the target device and transmits the selected credential to the target device.

COMMUNICATION PORTABLE DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

A method for managing the communication between a communication portable device () including a NFC device and a NFC tag () including a plurality of information, comprises comprising determining a position and/or orientation of the communication portable device () and enabling the communication portable device to read a portion of the plurality of information units, depending on the position and/or orientation of the communication portable device.

Controlling a media device using a mobile device

Techniques for automatically configuring and controlling a digital media device are described. A digital media device can be configured or controlled by a mobile device, e.g., a smart mobile phone. When the digital media device is being configured, the digital media device can broadcast a signal, indicating that the digital media device is requesting configuration information from a mobile device. A mobile device located in proximity of the digital media device, upon detecting the signal, can perform various security checks to determine that the request is legitimate, and then open a communication channel with the digital media device. The mobile device can provide user preferences of the mobile device, as well as credentials for accessing and downloading remote content, to the digital media device through the communication channel. Upon receiving the configuration information, the digital media device can use parameters in the configuration information as its settings.

NEAR FIELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

A near field wireless communication apparatus includes a storage storing apparatus side phone book data, a connecting section connectable with a partner terminal device, which stores device side phone book data, under a predetermined protocol, and a controller. The controller acquires the device side phone book data from the partner terminal device under a condition that the partner terminal device is in a connectable state with the connecting section under the predetermined protocol, and compares the device side phone book data with the apparatus side phone book data stored in the storage. When determining that a concordance rate between the device side phone book data and the apparatus side phone book data is equal to or higher than a threshold level, the controller connects the partner terminal device with the connecting section under the predetermined protocol. 1. A near field wireless communication apparatus comprising:a storage storing apparatus side phone book data;a connecting section connectable with a partner terminal device under a predetermined protocol, wherein the partner terminal device stores device side phone book data; and acquiring the device side phone book data from the partner terminal device under a condition that the partner terminal device is in a connectable state with the connecting section under the predetermined protocol,', 'comparing the device side phone book data with the apparatus side phone book data stored in the storage, and', 'when determining that a concordance rate between the device side phone book data and the apparatus side phone book data is equal to or higher than a threshold level, connecting the partner terminal device with the connecting section under the predetermined protocol., 'a controller'}2. The near field wireless communication apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe connecting section is connectable with a plurality of partner terminal devices simultaneously under the predetermined protocol, the plurality of ...

Launch Topology for Field Confined Near Field Communication System

A system is provided in which a set of modules each have a substrate on which is mounted a radio frequency (RF) transmitter and/or an RF receiver coupled to a near field communication (NFC) coupler located on the substrate. Each module has a housing that surrounds and encloses the substrate. The housing has a port region on a surface of the housing. Each module has a field confiner located between the NFC coupler and the port region on the housing configured to guide electromagnetic energy emanated from the NFC coupler through the port region to a port region of an adjacent module. A reflective surface is positioned adjacent the backside of each NFC coupler to reflect back side electromagnetic towards the port region. 1. A system comprising a module , the module comprising:a substrate;a radio frequency (RF) transmitter mounted on the substrate; an outer conductive region; and', 'a non-conducting slot surrounded by the outer conductive region;, 'a near field communication (NFC) coupler, on the substrate, coupled to the RF transmitter, wherein the NFC coupler has a front side and a back side, and wherein the NFC coupler comprises an antenna, comprisinga housing that surrounds the substrate, the housing having a port region;a field confiner, between the front side of the NFC coupler and the port region of the housing, arranged to propagate a first portion of near-field electromagnetic energy through the port region, the near-field electromagnetic energy being emanated from the NFC coupler; anda reflective surface, facing the back side of the NFC coupler, arranged to reflect a second portion of the near-field electromagnetic energy towards the port region.2. The system of claim 1 , the RF transmitter configured to generate an RF signal having a frequency claim 1 , wherein the reflective surface is an artificial magnetic conductor (AMC) surface configured to reflect near-field electromagnetic energy having the frequency of the RF signal with approximately zero phase ...

METHOD OF MODULATING WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SIGNAL

The present disclosure relates to a wireless power transmission apparatus, which enables bidirectional communication with electronic devices without the implementation of additional elements through the wireless power transmission apparatus modulating a wireless power signal in a frequency modulation scheme in order for a packet to be included, and optimizes transmission speed by selecting a signal having a voltage level indicated by data from among two or more signals having different frequencies as a carrier signal, and modulating the wireless power signal. To this end, the wireless power transmission apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a power converting unit for forming a wireless power signal on the basis of a carrier signal; a modulating unit for modulating the wireless power signal in order for a packet to be included in the wireless power signal; and a controller for controlling the modulating unit to modulate the wireless power signal by adjusting a driving frequency of the carrier signal, and the power converting unit for the modulated wireless power signal to be transmitted to a wireless power reception apparatus, wherein the adjusting of the driving frequency can be performed by selecting a signal having a frequency corresponding to data included in the packet from among the two or more signals having different frequencies as the carrier signal. 1. A wireless power transmitter comprising:a power conversion unit that is configured to form a wireless power signal based on a carrier signal;a modulation unit that is configured to modulate the wireless power signal so as to include a packet in the wireless power signal; anda controller that is configured to control the modulation unit to modulate the wireless power signal by adjusting an operating frequency of the carrier signal, and control the power conversion unit to transmit the modulated wireless power signal to a wireless power receiver,wherein the adjustment of the ...

MODULAR DATA SYSTEM WITH INDUCTIVE ENERGY TRANSFER

A device for electrical energy supply and/or data supply of end devices using inductive coupling includes an oblong holding device and a number of adjacently arranged transmitting coils that generate magnetic field lines along the holding device. Structurally narrow end devices have flat receiving coils whose plane is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the holding device. 110-. (canceled)11. A device for electrical energy supply and/or data supply of stationary end devices , that may transmit and/or receive data signals , using inductive coupling , comprising:an oblong holding device;a number of end devices that may have different widths in the direction of longitudinal extension of the holding device and occur as narrow or wide end devices;wherein the holding device permits the end devices to be held lined up adjacent to one another, even with gaps therebetween, and to this end includes a support rail that permits free positionability of the end devices at any location along the support rail;a number of adjacently arranged transmitting coils along the holding device, wherein at least some of the transmitting coils have a dimension in the longitudinal direction of the holding device that is approximately the same as the width of narrow end devices;for generating magnetic field lines, the transmitting coils are embodied with a useable portion parallel to the longitudinal extension of the holding device and may be switched individually or to create groups, wherein interconnecting results in virtually longer coils having a common magnetic field in order to be able to handle wider end devices;at least some of the end devices each have at least one receiving coil that spans a plane transverse to the usable portion of the magnetic field lines of the transmitting coils;the end devices with their receiving coils may be geometrically allocated to the individual transmitting coils or to transmitting coils switched in groups, in that electromagnetic ...

DISPLAY STABILIZATION IN FOLDABLE DEVICE

One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, from at least one sensor associated with an information handling device, an indication to transmit an electrical pulse to a magnetic coupling integrated into the information handling device; transmitting, responsive to the receiving and using a pulse transmitter, the electrical pulse to the magnetic coupling; and affecting a function of the magnetic coupling based on the transmitted electrical pulse. Other aspects are described and claimed. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, from at least one sensor associated with an information handling device, an indication to transmit an electrical pulse to a magnetic coupling integrated into the information handling device;transmitting, responsive to the receiving and using a pulse transmitter, the electrical pulse to the magnetic coupling; andaffecting a function of the magnetic coupling based on the transmitted electrical pulse.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the indication comprises receiving accelerometer data associated with a display section of the information handling device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the indication comprises identifying activation of a predetermined application.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the indication comprises identifying that a captured image of a user movement corresponds to a predetermined user movement.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the indication comprises identifying a geographic location associated with a user.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises transmitting the electrical pulse to an electropermanent magnet of the magnetic coupling.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic coupling comprises a predetermined number of magnetic detent positions.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein each of the predetermined number of magnet detent positions is dictated by a particular North-South pair positioned around the magnetic coupling.9. The ...

NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a near field communication (NFC) device is provided, comprising: an NFC front-end circuit configured to perform a communication with an external device; at least one processing unit configured to process one or more transactions between the NFC device and the external device; an NFC controller configured to control the NFC front-end circuit; wherein the NFC controller is configured to block a current data frame, which is being received by the NFC front-end circuit, if the processing unit has not fully processed a previous data frame. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of operating a near field communication (NFC) device is conceived. In accordance with a third aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding computer program is provided. 114-. (canceled)15. A near field communication , NFC , device , comprising:an NFC front-end circuit configured to perform a communication with an external device;at least one processing unit configured to process one or more transactions between the NFC device and the external device;an NFC controller configured to control the NFC front-end circuit;wherein the NFC controller is configured to block a current data frame, which is being received by the NFC front-end circuit, if the processing unit has not fully processed a previous data frame.16. The NFC device of claim 15 , wherein the NFC controller is further configured to block a response received from the processing unit if the NFC front-end circuit receives or has received the current data frame.17. The NFC device of claim 16 , wherein the response received from the processing unit is a response to the previous data frame.18. The NFC device of claim 15 , wherein the NFC controller is further configured to accept the current data frame if the processing unit has fully processed the previous data frame.19. The NFC device of claim 15 , wherein a timeout condition of the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION USING IP ADDRESS EXCHANGED VIA NFC

A method of performing communication with a second communication device by a first communication device is provided. The method includes identifying an Internet Protocol (IP) address for communication with a first communication network, providing data including the IP address to the second communication device connected through a second communication network, and executing a communication application being connected with the second communication device via the first communication network using the IP address. 1. A method of performing communication with a second device by a first device , the method comprising:identifying a first internet protocol (IP) address for communication via a first network;transmitting a first data including the first IP address to the second device via a second network which is different from the first network;setting a connection between the first device and the second device via the first network using the first IP address;transmitting a second data related to an image file stored in the first device, to the second device via the connection; andtransmitting the image file to the second device via the connection, in response to a request by the second device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second communication network comprises a near field communication (NFC) network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the setting the connection includes starting an operation of a server using the connection.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second data comprises at least one an identifier of the image file to be transmitted and a storage position of the image file.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second data comprises an uniform resource locator (URL) related to the image file.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:executing an image file transmission application capable of transmitting the image file to the second device via the first network using the first IP address.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting the image ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR AUTHORISING AN ACTION ON A SELF-SERVICE SYSTEM

A method for authorizing an action on a self-service system, in which a user is authorized, by using an authorization server, to carry out an action on a self-service system is provided. The user is equipped with a token for his/her identification. 1. A method for authorizing an action on a self-service system , in which a user is authorized , by using an authorization server , to carry out an action on a self-service system , wherein the user is equipped with a token for his/her identification , and wherein the method comprises:generation of a first message by the self-service system when the user has identified himself/herself to the self-service system by means of the token, and storage of the first message on the token, said first message containing data for identifying the user and the self-service system,transmission of the first message from the token to the authorization sever,checking at the authorization server, taking the first message into consideration, whether the action by the user on the self-service system is permitted to be carried out,generation of a second message at the authorization server and transmission of the second message from the authorization server to the token, said second message containing data about whether the action by the user on the self-service system is permitted to be carried out,reading of the second message by the self-service system and allowing the action by the self-service system if the second message contains a corresponding authorization.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the generating of the first message by the self-service system comprises the following steps:inserting the token into a token reader of the self-service system;reading identification data of the token via a first interface of the token, andtransmitting the first message from the self-service system to the token via the first interface.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first message is digitally signed by the self-service ...

Tapered Coax Launch Structure for a Near Field Communication System

A system is provided in which a set of modules each have a substrate on which is mounted a radio frequency (RF) transmitter and/or an RF receiver. Each module has a housing that surrounds and encloses the substrate. The housing has a port region on a surface of the housing. Each module has a tapered near field communication (NFC) field confiner located between the substrate and the port region on the housing configured to guide electromagnetic energy produced by the RF transmitter to the port region so that it can be emanated to a port region of an adjacent module. 1. (canceled)2. A system comprising:a module comprising: a substrate on which a radio frequency (RF) transmitter is mounted, the RF transmitter having an output terminal; a housing having a ort region at a surface of the housing; and a tapered transmission line with a conductive element, the conductive element having a first end coupled to the output terminal of the RF transmitter and a second end that terminates at the port region, wherein a characteristic impedance of the tapered transmission line increases along a length of the tapered transmission line from the first end to the second end, and the tapered transmission line has an outside surface separated from the conductive element by a dielectric, in which the dielectric is air.3. A system comprising:a module comprising a substrate on which a radio frequency (RF) transmitter is mounted, the RF transmitter having an output terminal; a housing having a port region at a surface of the housing; and a tapered transmission line with a conductive element, the conductive element having a first end coupled to the output terminal of the RF transmitter and a second end that terminates at the port region, wherein a characteristic impedance of the tapered transmission line increases along a length of the tapered transmission line from the first end to the second end, and the tapered transmission line has an outside surface separated from the conductive element ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRANSMITTING CONTENT

A wireless media player and a related system and methodology are provided. One aspect of the wireless media player system pertains to a virtual connector system, apparatus, and method for the automatic establishment of wireless connectivity with other electronic devices. In one embodiment, the media player device displays one of the stored display content, communicates configuration information with at least one target device via a proximity wireless link, establishes a communication link with the at least one target device in accordance with the configuration information communicated via the proximity wireless link and transmits a content which corresponds to the display content being displayed on the display unit at a time of establishing the proximity wireless link to the at least one target device over the established communication link. 1. A wireless media player comprising:a display unit configured to display one of the stored display content;a proximity wireless communication unit configured to communicate configuration information with at least one target device via a proximity wireless link; anda wireless transceiver configured to establish a communication link with the at least one target device in accordance with the configuration information communicated via the proximity wireless link and to transmit a content which corresponds to the display content being displayed on the display unit at a time of establishing the proximity wireless link to the target device over the established communication link.2. The wireless media player of claim 1 , wherein the displaying of the display content and the transmission of the content which corresponds to the display content are performed in parallel.3. The wireless media player of claim 1 , wherein the content which is being transmitted is the content which is corresponds to the display content being displayed on the display unit.4. The wireless media player of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transceiver transmits the ...

Staggered Back-to-Back Launch Topology with Diagonal Waveguides for Field Confined Near Field Communication System

A system is provided in which a set of modules each have a substrate on which is mounted a radio frequency (RF) transmitter and/or an RF receiver coupled to a near field communication (NFC) coupler located on the substrate. Each module has a housing that surrounds and encloses the substrate. The housing has a port region on a surface of the housing. Each module has a field confiner located between the NFC coupler and the port region on the housing configured to guide electromagnetic energy emanated from the NFC coupler through the port region to a port region of an adjacent module. The port region is offset laterally from the NFC coupler. The field confiner is skewed to provide a pathway between the NFC coupler and the port region. 1. A system comprising a module , the module comprising:a substrate;a radio frequency (RF) transmitter mounted on the substrate;near field communication (NFC) coupler on the substrate, the NFC coupler coupled to the RF transmitter, the NFC coupler having a front side and a back side;a housing surrounding the substrate, the housing having a port region on a surface of the housing; anda field confiner, coupling the front side of the NFC coupler and the port region on the surface of the housing, arranged to propagate near-field electromagnetic energy emanated from the NFC coupler through the port region on the surface of the housing; parallel to the NFC coupler; and', 'offset laterally from the NFC coupler., 'wherein the port region on the surface of the housing has an opening whose cross-section is2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the field confiner is skewed at an angle of at least 45 degrees.3. The system of claim 1 , the module further comprising:a second port region on a second surface of the housing;a second RF transmitter mounted on the substrate;a second NFC coupler on the substrate, the second RF transmitter coupled to the second RF transmitter, wherein the second NFC coupler has a front side and a back side;a second field confiner ...

SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CIRCUIT

A signal transmission system and a signal transmission circuit are provided. The system includes a first chip and a second chip. A rising pulse signal (RPS) and a falling pulse signal (FPS) are generated by a transmission module on the first chip in response to a waveform of an input signal. The RPS corresponds to rising edges of the input signal, the FPS corresponds to falling edges of the input signal, and the RPS and the FPS are transmitted by a first transmission unit and a second transmission unit both located on a surface of the first 1. A signal transmission system comprising:a first chip comprising:a transmission module configured to receive an input signal and generate a rising pulse signal and a falling pulse signal in response to a waveform of the input signal, wherein the rising pulse signal corresponds to rising edges of the input signal, and the falling pulse signal corresponds to falling edges of the input signal;a first transmission unit coupled to the transmission module, located on a surface of the first chip, and configured to transmit the rising pulse signal; anda second transmission unit coupled to the transmission module, located on the surface of the first chip, and configured to transmit the falling pulse signal; anda second chip configured opposite to the first chip, the second chip comprising:a first reception unit located on a surface of the second chip, the first reception unit corresponding to the first transmission unit and being configured to receive the rising pulse signal;a second reception unit located on the surface of the second chip, the second reception unit corresponding to the second transmission unit and being configured to receive the falling pulse signal; anda reception module coupled to the first reception unit and the second reception unit and configured to output a recovery signal according to the rising pulse signal and the falling pulse signal.2. The signal transmission system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the ...