Multi-button control headset for a mobile communication device

The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset.

MULTI-BUTTON CONTROL HEADSET FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset.

On-screen diagonal cursor navigation on a handheld communication device

Method and arrangement for affecting diagonal movement of a cursor 171 on a display screen 322 of a handheld communication device 300. The method includes sensing movement at an auxiliary user input 328 of the handheld communication device 300 indicative of a user's desire to affect diagonal movement of the cursor 171 on the display screen 322 of the handheld communication device 300. X-direction signals and Y-direction signals are produced based on the sensed movement at the auxiliary user input 328. During that time while necessary signals are being collected and processed, the cursor 171 is held steady on the display screen 322 until a predetermined criterion is met for discriminating whether the user has indicated x-direction cursor movement, y-direction cursor movement or diagonal cursor movement.

Navigation tool with audible feedback on a handheld communication device having a full alphabetic keyboard

System and method that provides tactical feedback through a speaker of a handheld electronic device having a full alphabetic keyboard upon activation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based on upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the handheld electronic device.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The disclosure provides a circuit and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. The activation circuit comprises: a first accelerometer in the device; a second accelerometer which is activated upon receiving a movement signal from the first accelerometer; an input device; and a circuit to provide power to the input device when a series of connected movements signals from at least one of the first and the second accelerometers match a predetermined movement gesture.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING TRANSMISSION DATA RATES TO A DEVICE IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

The invention relates to a system and method for adjusting a characteristic of a data transmission in order to maintain a rate of transmission. For the method, it comprises: monitoring for initiation of the data transmission to the device; identifying characteristics of the device relating to the data transmission that affect the ability of the device to process the transmission; automatically adjusting the transmission rate according to a preset transmission rate progression established for the communication network; and adjusting characteristics of the data transmission to allow the characteristics of data transmission to conform to the characteristics of the device while maintaining the transmission rate for the device.

System and method for adjusting an intensity value and a backlight level for a display of an electronic device

The disclosure relates to a system and method for determining pixel intensity values (luma values) for an image being displayed on a display of an electronic device, then adjusting the pixel intensity and the backlight level for the image that is output to a liquid crystal display (LCD). The system comprises: a display for displaying an image to be displayed on the device; an image adjustment module to identify the pixel intensity values of the image, to determine new pixel intensity values for the image based in part on the original pixel intensity values, to provide the (adjusted) image at the new pixel intensity values to the display and to determine a backlight level for the image at the new pixel intensity values. The system further comprises a backlight system to provide a backlight for the adjusted image at the adjusted backlight level.

NAVIGATION TOOL WITH AUDIBLE FEEDBACK ON A HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING A REDUCED ALPHABETIC KEYBOARD

System and method that provides audible feedback through a speaker of a handheld electronic device having a reduced alphabetic keyboard upon actuation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the handheld electronic device.

System and method for activating an electronic device

The disclosure provides a circuit and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. The activation circuit comprises: a first accelerometer located in the device to detect a movement of the device along a specific axis; a second accelerometer which is activated upon receiving a movement signal from the first accelerometer indicating a movement of the electronic device along the specific axis; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device and an output of the second accelerometer, the monitoring circuit providing power to the input device when the second accelerometer indicates movement of the device that surpasses a threshold and then generating an activation signal to operate the electronic device in a higher power state utilizing a notable signal received from the input device.

System and method for providing a variable frame rate and adaptive frame skipping on a mobile device

A processor and method are provided for decoding a multimedia file having video and audio data streams that are configured to be played in synchronization. Frames of the video stream are decoded and played with the audio and, to compensate for saturation of the processor usage, two procedures are performed. The first procedure operates at a first periodic interval and slows down the frame rate to reduce processor usage if needed. The second procedure first attempts to speed up the video to catch up to the audio if they are out of sync and if this cannot be done in the next time interval, the decoding of a select number of frames is skipped such that the video and audio data streams are resynchronized.

MOBILE DEVICE WITH A SMART BATTERY HAVING A BATTERY INFORMATION PROFILE CORRESPONDING TO A COMMUNICATION STANDARD

Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID. 1. A mobile communication device powered by a battery , the mobile communication device comprising:a main processor; anda device memory coupled to the main processor, the device memory configured to store a plurality of battery information profiles, including a battery information profile corresponding to a communication standard employed by the mobile communication device;wherein the main processor is configured to select the battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard, from among the plurality of battery information profiles stored in the device memory, based on a battery ID of the battery; andwherein the main processor is configured to operate based on the selected battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard.2. The mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein the communication standard employed by the mobile communication device is for a communication subsystem providing wireless communication with a wireless network.3. The mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein the main processor is further configured to:access a new battery information profile stored in a battery memory of the battery, the new battery information profile comprising ...

Electronic device including touch-sensitive input surface and method of determining user-selected input

A method of determining input at a touch-sensitive input surface of a portable electronic device includes detecting a touch event at the touch-sensitive input surface, sampling touch attributes during the touch event, determining an actual touch location and determining at least one shift in touch location based on the touch attributes sampled during the touch event, and determining an input based on the actual touch location and the direction of shift of the touch location.

Handheld computing device with power-saving notification

A handheld computing device includes a notification lamp, a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification, an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, and a notification controller coupled to the melody circuit and the electronic switch for selecting between the notification types. The power consumption of the second type notification is less than that of the first type notification.

SYSTEM, CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The disclosure provides a system, circuit and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. The circuit comprises: a microprocessor; a first accelerometer; a second accelerometer which is activated upon receiving a movement signal from the first accelerometer, indicating a movement of the electronic device; a threshold circuit connected to an output of the second accelerometer to allow only signals generated by the second accelerometer that exceed a threshold to pass; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device and an output of the threshold circuit. The monitoring circuit comprises a latch circuit utilizing signals from the threshold circuit and a reset signal from the microprocessor to generate a trigger signal to activate the input device. The monitoring circuit selectively generates an activation signal to activate the electronic device to a higher power state utilizing a notable signal received from the input device.

On-screen diagonal cursor navigation on a handheld communication device having a reduced alphabetic keyboard

Method an arrangement for affecting diagonal movement of a cursor 171 on the display screen 322 of a handheld communication device 300 having a reduced alphabetic keyboard. The method includes sensing movement at an auxiliary user input 328 of the handheld communication device 300 indicative of the user's desire to affect diagonal movement of the cursor 171 on the display screen 322 of the handheld communication device 300. X-direction signals and Y-direction signals are produced based on the sensed movement at the auxiliary user input 328. During that time while the necessary signals are being collected and processed, the cursor 171 is held steady on the display screen 322 until a predetermined criterion is met for discriminating whether the user has indicated x-direction cursor movement, y-direction cursor movement or diagonal cursor movement.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING TRANSMISSION DATA RATES TO A DEVICE IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

The disclosure relates to a system and method for adjusting a characteristic of a data transmission in order to maintain a rate of transmission. For the method, it comprises: monitoring for initiation of the data transmission to the device; identifying characteristics of the device relating to the data transmission; automatically adjusting the transmission rate according to a preset transmission rate progression established for the communication network; and adjusting characteristics of the data transmission to allow the characteristics of data transmission to conform to the characteristics of the device while maintaining the transmission rate for the device.

Mobile device with a smart battery having a battery information profile corresponding to a communication standard

Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SIMULATED SPATIAL SOUND IN GROUP VOICE COMMUNICATION SESSIONS ON A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A system and method for providing simulated spatial sound in group voice communication sessions on a wireless communication device is provided. The wireless communication device is one of two or more in the system which are operatively connected to a wireless communications network. The wireless communication device comprises: a processor for controlling the operation of the wireless communication device; a communications subsystem operatively connected to the processor for communicating with the wireless communications network; a memory operatively connected to the processor; an audio input device operatively connected to the processor; a stereo audio output device operatively connected to the processor; a control module stored in the memory for execution by the processor to perform spatial sound simulation, the control module configuring the wireless communication device to: receive an audio input from a user of the wireless communication device; generate audio data packets from the audio ...

System and method for adjusting transmission data rates to a device in a communication network

The invention relates to a system and method for adjusting a characteristic of a data transmission in order to maintain a rate of transmission. For the method, it comprises: monitoring for initiation of the data transmission to the device; identifying characteristics of the device relating to the data transmission that affect the ability of the device to process the transmission; automatically adjusting the transmission rate according to a preset transmission rate progression established for the communication network; and adjusting characteristics of the data transmission to allow the characteristics of data transmission to conform to the characteristics of the device while maintaining the transmission rate for the device.

System and method for activating an electronic device

The invention provides a system and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. In the system, an activation circuit for an electronic device is provided. The circuit comprises: a motion sensor circuit; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device. The monitoring circuit provides power to the input device when the motion sensor circuit detects a notable movement of the device and selectively generates an activation signal used to activate the electronic device to a higher power state in response to receiving a notable signal received from the input device.

System and method for providing a variable frame rate and adaptive frame skipping on a mobile device

A processor and method are provided for decoding a multimedia file having video and audio data streams that are configured to be played in synchronization. Frames of the video stream are decoded and played with the audio and, to compensate for saturation of the processor usage, two procedures are performed. The first procedure operates at a first periodic interval and slows down the frame rate to reduce processor usage if needed. The second procedure first attempts to speed up the video to catch up to the audio if they are out of sync and if this cannot be done in the next time interval, the decoding of a select number of frames is skipped such that the video and audio data streams are resynchronized.

System and method for activating an electronic device

The invention provides a system and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. In the system, an activation circuit for an electronic device is provided. The circuit comprises: a motion sensor circuit; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device. The monitoring circuit provides power to the input device when the motion sensor circuit detects a notable movement of the device and selectively generates an activation signal used to activate the electronic device to a higher power state in response to receiving a notable signal received from the input device.

System and Method For Providing a Variable Frame Rate and Adaptive Frame Skipping on a Mobile Device

A processor and method are provided for decoding a multimedia file having video and audio data streams that are configured to be played in synchronization. Frames of the video stream are decoded and played with the audio and, to compensate for saturation of the processor usage, two procedures are performed. The first procedure operates at a first periodic interval and slows down the frame rate to reduce processor usage if needed. The second procedure first attempts to speed up the video to catch up to the audio if they are out of sync and if this cannot be done in the next time interval, the decoding of a select number of frames is skipped such that the video and audio data streams are resynchronized.

Universal serial bus current limit

A load device includes a power input having an interface to a power supply; a peripheral power bus including an internal capacitance, and an active switch coupled to the power input and the peripheral power bus for applying power from the power input to the peripheral power bus. The load device also includes a switch controller coupled to the active switch for regulating the in-rush current drawn by the internal capacitance through the active switch while the internal capacitance is being charged.

Headset with multi-button control for a mobile communication device

The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The disclosure provides a circuit and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. The activation circuit comprises: a first accelerometer located in the device to detect a movement of the device along a specific axis; a second accelerometer which is activated upon receiving a movement signal from the first accelerometer indicating a movement of the electronic device along the specific axis; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device and an output of the second accelerometer, the monitoring circuit providing power to the input device when the second accelerometer indicates movement of the device that surpasses a threshold and then generating an activation signal to operate the electronic device in a higher power state utilizing a notable signal received from the input device.

Method for facilitating navigation and selection functionalities of a trackball incorporated upon a wireless handheld communication device

Method an arrangement for facilitating the use of a trackball on a wireless handheld communication device as a navigation tool and a selection tool of designated information presented on a display screen of the device. A wireless handheld communication device is provided that has at a front face thereof a display screen located above a keyboard suitable for accommodating textual input. A depressible trackball functions as a navigation tool for moving a cursor about on the display screen when rolled and as a selection tool when sufficiently depressed. Cursor movement is affected by digitally engaging the trackball and maintaining the trackball in a navigation zone depth within the device. Selection of designated information is affected by depressing the trackball a predefined amount. The wireless handheld communication device is configured so that no cursor movement is affected by rolling movement of the trackball when in the selection zone.

System and method for powering a peripheral device

A system for charging or powering a peripheral device is described. The system includes a connector for connecting the device to the computer, and a software module in the peripheral device that enables the peripheral device to be charged or powered by a computer. The software module includes a first signal module for sending a first signal to the computer that identifies the peripheral device as a hub, and a second signal module for sending a second signal to the computer that indicates that one peripheral device is connected to the hub. A power-charge receptor in the peripheral device contains hardware for powering or charging the peripheral device from the computer.

Adjustable on-screen cursor sensitivity on a handheld communication device

Method and arrangement for adjusting sensitivity in the horizontal and/or vertical directions for the motion of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device incorporates a navigation tool as a user input device. The sensitivity can be user-defined, program-defined or a combination of the two. The sensitivity adjustment allows for special properties associated with dimensions of the display and/or with the navigation tool.

SENSORY EFFECTS IN A MOBILE DEVICE AND AN ACCESSORY THEREOF

A file comprising control information for the production of sensory effects is stored in a mobile device. When audio information is processed to produce sound, the control information is processed to produce sensory effects that are synchronized to the sound. The sensory effects may include visual effects and/or mechanical effects.

Navigation tool with audible feedback on a handheld communication device having a full alphabetic keyboard

System and method that provides audible feedback through a speaker of a handheld electronic device having a full alphabetic keyboard upon actuation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the handheld electronic device.

System, circuit and method for activating an electronic device

The disclosure provides a system, circuit and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. The circuit comprises: a microprocessor; a first accelerometer; a second accelerometer which is activated upon receiving a movement signal from the first accelerometer, indicating a movement of the electronic device; a threshold circuit connected to an output of the second accelerometer to allow only signals generated by the second accelerometer that exceed a threshold to pass; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device and an output of the threshold circuit. The monitoring circuit comprises a latch circuit utilizing signals from the threshold circuit and a reset signal from the microprocessor to generate a trigger signal to activate the input device. The monitoring circuit selectively generates an activation signal to activate the electronic device to a higher power state utilizing a notable signal received from the input device.

System and method for powering a peripheral device

A system for powering a peripheral device with a host device is described. The system includes N host interface power ports, each adapted for coupling to a corresponding host port on the host device to deliver power to the peripheral device. A current adding unit adds current received from the host device via at least the N host interface power ports to produce a total current. A power terminal is coupled to the peripheral device to send the total current from the current adding unit to the peripheral device.

MULTI-BUTTON CONTROL HEADSET FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset. 1. A headset for use with a mobile communication device having a set of speakers for transmitting sound to a user , comprising:a standard headset jack plug configured to be received in a port of the mobile communication device; a set of buttons, each representing one of the commands; and', 'a controller in communication with each button of the set of buttons;', 'wherein the controller is configured to detect depression of one of the set of buttons and to transmit an encoded control signal, corresponding to the depressed button, to the standard headset jack plug via a microphone wire, the encoded control signal comprising a series of voltage pulses, each pulse representing a difference in voltage across the microphone wire relative to a ground wire., 'a multi-button control unit configured to activate commands on the mobile communication device, the multi-button control unit including2. The headset of claim 1 , wherein the controller is one of a processor and an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).3. The headset of claim 1 , wherein the encoded control signal is encoded in an encoding control signal mode.4. The headset of claim 3 , wherein the encoding control signal mode comprises one of: a pulse train control signal mode claim 3 , a unique frequency control signal mode claim 3 , a dual tone multiple frequency (DTMF) control signal mode or a pulse width control signal mode.5. The headset of claim 4 , wherein encoding the control signal mode is one of the pulse train control signal mode or the pulse width control signal mode claim 4 , and the headset further comprises a ...

Multi-button control headset for a mobile communication device

The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset.

Navigation tool with audible feedback on a handheld communication device

System and method that provides audible feedback through a speaker of a handheld electronic device upon actuation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the handheld electronic device.

System and method for adjusting transmission data rates to a device in a communication network

The disclosure relates to a system and method for adjusting a characteristic of a data transmission in order to maintain a rate of transmission. For the method, it comprises: monitoring for initiation of the data transmission to the device; identifying characteristics of the device relating to the data transmission; automatically adjusting the transmission rate according to a preset transmission rate progression established for the communication network; and adjusting characteristics of the data transmission to allow the characteristics of data transmission to conform to the characteristics of the device while maintaining the transmission rate for the device.

Mobile device with a smart battery

Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.

NAVIGATION TOOL WITH AUDIBLE FEEDBACK ON A HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING A FULL ALPHABETIC KEYBOARD

System and method that provides tactical feedback through a speaker of a handheld electronic device having a full alphabetic keyboard upon activation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based on upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the handheld electronic device.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC DEBLOCKING FILTERING ON A MOBILE DEVICE

A system and method are provided that can be used for applying a deblocking filter to a video according to processor usage, in particular on a mobile device. To determine which of a plurality of deblocking filters to use, the system determines an environment indicator indicative of current processor usage, compares the environment indicator to a primary threshold, wherein the primary threshold is indicative of a maximum acceptable processor usage. If the primary threshold is met, the system foregoes any deblocking filtering. If however the primary threshold is not met, the environment indicator is compared to one or more secondary thresholds and a respective one of the plurality of deblocking filters is applied to the video according to which one of the secondary thresholds is met. Each of the plurality of deblocking filters has a different complexity and thus can be chosen to suit the current system environment.

MOBILE DEVICE WITH A SMART BATTERY

Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.

MOBILE DEVICE WITH A SMART BATTERY HAVING A BATTERY INFORMATION PROFILE CORRESPONDING TO A COMMUNICATION STANDARD

Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.

System and method for providing dynamic deblocking filtering on a mobile device

A system and method are provided that can be used for applying a deblocking filter to a video according to processor usage, in particular on a mobile device. To determine which of a plurality of deblocking filters to use, the system determines an environment indicator indicative of current processor usage, compares the environment indicator to a primary threshold, wherein the primary threshold is indicative of a maximum acceptable processor usage. If the primary threshold is met, the system foregoes any deblocking filtering. If however the primary threshold is not met, the environment indicator is compared to one or more secondary thresholds and a respective one of the plurality of deblocking filters is applied to the video according to which one of the secondary thresholds is met. Each of the plurality of deblocking filters has a different complexity and thus can be chosen to suit the current system environment.

Power saving system for a handheld communication device having a reduced alphabetic keyboard

Method and arrangement that provides a power-saving mode for a handheld electronic device having a reduced alphabetic keyboard. The power-saving mode is enabled through disabling a sensor that detects motion of a ball of the trackball navigation tool and disabling the display screen of the handheld electronic device. The power-saving mode may be exited before disablement of the sensor when the display screen is disabled first.

HEADSET WITH MULTI-BUTTON CONTROL FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset.

System and Methods for Managing Composition of Surfaces

A system and a method for compositing graphics on a computing device are provided. The computing device includes one or more hardware layers. The method includes determining if the number of surfaces to be displayed by the computing device is more than the number of the hardware layers. If so, two or more of the surfaces are combined to form one or more pseudo surfaces. The combined number of the pseudo surfaces and the remaining ones of the surfaces is equal to or less than the number of the one or more hardware layers. This allows for each of the pseudo surfaces or the remaining ones of the surfaces to be assigned to separate hardware layers. The computational cost for combining the surfaces is also considered during the process. 1. A method for compositing graphics on a computing device comprising: combining at least two of the at least one surface to form at least one pseudo surface;', 'assigning each of the at least one pseudo surface and any remaining ones of the at least one surface to a separate one of the at least one hardware layer; and, 'determining if a number of at least one surface to be displayed by the computing device is more than a number of at least one hardware layer of the computing device, and if soif the number of the at least one surface is less than or equal to the number of the at least one hardware layer, assigning each of the at least one surface to a separate one of the at least one hardware layer.2. The method of wherein the combined number of the at least one pseudo surface and any remaining ones of the at least one surface is equal to or less than the number of the at least one hardware layer.3. The method of wherein the at least one hardware layer comprises four or more hardware layers.4. The method of wherein claim 1 , upon combining the at least two of the at least one surface claim 1 , the number of the any remaining ones of the at least one surface is zero.5. The method of wherein a front-end compositor combines the at least one ...

Universal Serial Bus Current Limit

A load device includes a power input having an interface to a power supply; a peripheral power bus including an internal capacitance, and an active switch coupled to the power input and the peripheral power bus for applying power from the power input to the peripheral power bus. The load device also includes a switch controller coupled to the active switch for regulating the in-rush current drawn by the internal capacitance through the active switch while the internal capacitance is being charged. 1. A load device , comprising:a system power bus having a universal serial bus (USB) interface;a peripheral power bus;an active switch coupled to the system power bus and the peripheral power bus for applying power from the system power bus to the peripheral power bus and for controlling a plurality of operation intervals of the active switch; anda switch controller coupled to the active switch, the switch controller cyclically opening and closing the active switch by applying a periodic gate signal during a first operational interval of the plurality of operational intervals, the periodic gate signal comprising a plurality of pulses, so as to limit the current drawn by the peripheral power bus to be within USB standard limits, and the switch controller maintaining the active switch fully on during a second operational interval of the plurality of operational intervals.2. The load device of claim 1 , wherein the second operational interval begins when one or more capacitors in communication with the peripheral power bus have charged up to a predetermined voltage level.3. The load device of claim 1 , wherein the applied periodic gate signal is further determined to maintain an instantaneous voltage at the system bus above a predetermined lower limit.4. The load device of claim 1 , wherein the applied periodic gate signal is further determined to bring at least one capacitor in communication with the peripheral power bus up to a predetermined voltage level.5. The load device ...

Power Management Systems and Methods for a Wearable Computing Device

In order to manage power on a wearable computing device, a processor of the wearable computing device identifies one or more events. The processor determines a priority of each of the one or more events. Based on the priority of each of the one or more events, the processor determines whether to process the event. When the processor determines that the event is to be processed, the processor determines whether to defer processing of the event. 1. A power management method for a wearable computing device , the method comprising:a processor of the wearable computing device identifying one or more events;the processor determining a priority of each of the one or more events;based on the priority of the each of the one or more events, the processor determining whether to process the event and, when the processor determines that the event is to be processed, the processor determining whether to defer processing of the event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processor identifies at least one of a network communication claim 1 , a display update claim 1 , a user interface interaction claim 1 , and a sensor update as an event.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the processor generating the event that is identified.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the processor identifies a network communication as an event claim 2 , and further comprising the processor transmitting the network communication that is identified as an event to a host computing device or to a remote computing device via a host computing device.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the processor identifies a network communication as an event claim 2 , and further comprising the processor receiving the network communication that is identified as an event from a host computing device.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the processor receiving the display update that is identified as an event from a remote computing device.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the processor receiving ...

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF DETERMINING WHEN TO TURN OFF THE TOUCH SENSITIVE DISPAY

A method of controlling a portable electronic device includes detecting a touch on a touch-sensitive display, adjusting a first threshold based on detected conditions during the touch, comparing a value related to the touch on the touch-sensitive display to the first threshold, and when the value related to touch meets the first threshold, turning off the display. 1. A method comprising:detecting a touch on a touch-sensitive display of a portable electronic device;maintaining a first threshold size value for comparing to a contact area value for the touch on the touch-sensitive display; [ a time during which touch contact is maintained on the touch-sensitive display;', 'an audio level detected at a microphone of the electronic device;', 'a level of audible noise detected at an active leak microphone of the electronic device;', 'a light level detected at a light sensor of the electronic device;, 'adjusting by increasing or decreasing the first threshold size value based on at least two of, 'comparing the contact area value for the touch to the first threshold size value; and', 'when the contact area value for the touch meets the first threshold size value, turning off the touch-sensitive display., 'in response to detecting the touch2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detecting comprises determining that the touch is a face touch when the value meets the first threshold size value.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising accepting input when the contact area value does not meet a second threshold claim 1 , prior to adjusting the first threshold size value.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the second threshold is lower than the first threshold size value.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein adjusting the first threshold is carried out in response to determining that the contact area value for the touch meets a second threshold prior to adjusting the first threshold size value.6. The method according to claim 1 , comprising accepting ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR DIRECTING AND MANAGING IMAGE DATA FROM A CAMERA IN WEARABLE DEVICES

A controller bypasses processing raw image data captured by an image sensor at a wearable device and selects among modes of operation, to direct the raw image data to a light engine, to a transmitter, and/or to a computer vision engine. The light engine outputs display light based on the raw image data, the transmitter transmits the raw image data external to the wearable device, and the computer vision engine analyzes the raw image data to identify at least one feature represented in the raw image data and outputs computer vision data. The modes of operation selected by the controller reduce or eliminate intensive image signal processing operations performed by the wearable device on the raw image data. 1. A wearable heads-up display (“WHUD”) comprising:an image sensor to sense and output raw image data;a transmitter to transmit data external to the WHUD; anda controller communicatively coupled to the image sensor and the transmitter, wherein the controller is configured to direct the raw image data from the image sensor to the transmitter for transmission to an image signal processor external to the WHUD.2. The WHUD of claim 1 , further comprising:a light engine to output display light; andan optical combiner to receive the display light and redirect the display light to form a display visible to a user of the WHUD; when the controller is operated in the first mode, the controller is to direct the raw image data from the image sensor to the transmitter, and the transmitter is to transmit the raw image data external to the WHUD; and', 'when the controller is operated in the second mode, the controller is to direct the raw image data from the image sensor to the light engine, and the light engine is to output the display light based on the image data., 'wherein the controller is further configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode, wherein3. The WHUD of claim 1 , wherein the raw image data comprises a Bayer pattern image.4. The WHUD of claim 2 , further ...

Holster for an electronic hand held device

The holster (1) has one or more magnets (4, 4', 4") positioned so that a Hall effect sensor (3) in the handheld device (2) detects a magnet both when partially inserted in the holster and when fully holstered, thereby enabling desired elements of the device to be disabled from the beginning of the holstering process, to avoid accidental keystrokes or triggering of other input elements such as a trackball. The holster may have separate magnets (4, 4') to accomplish this, or an elongated single magnet (4"). The holster may have a fold-over closure flap (10) with a metallic element (11) aligning with the magnet to also secure the flap.

Navigation tool with audible feedback on a wireless handheld communication device

System and method that provides audible feedback through a speaker of a wireless handheld electronic device upon actuation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a wireless handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the wireless handheld electronic device.

System and method for activating an electronic device

The invention provides a system and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. In the system, an activation circuit for an electronic device is provided. The circuit comprises: a motion sensor circuit; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device. The monitoring circuit provides power to the input device when the motion sensor circuit detects a notable movement of the device and selectively generates an activation signal used to activate the electronic device to a higher power state in response to receiving a notable signal received from the input device.

Mobile communication device with plug socket port

Un dispositivo de comunicación móvil (10) adaptado para uso con unos auriculares (12) que tienen un micrófono(15) y un cable de micrófono (32) que conecta el micrófono (15) a un enchufe de clavija estándar (22), dichodispositivo de comunicación móvil (10) que comprende: un cuerpo que define un puerto con dimensiones y forma para recibir el enchufe de clavija estándar (22) delos auriculares, y un procesador acoplado al puerto para recibir una señal de control transmitida a través del cable de micrófono(32) al enchufe de clavija estándar (22), y configurado pare ejecutar un comando en respuesta a la recepciónde dicha señal de control. A mobile communication device (10) adapted for use with headphones (12) that have a microphone (15) and a microphone cable (32) that connects the microphone (15) to a standard jack plug (22), available of mobile communication (10) comprising: a body defining a port with dimensions and shape to receive the standard plug plug (22) of the headphones, and a processor coupled to the port to receive a control signal transmitted through the power cable microphone (32) to the standard plug socket (22), and configured to execute a command in response to the reception of said control signal.

Mobile device with a smart battery

System and method for powering a peripheral device

A system for powering a peripheral device with a host device is described. The system comprises N host interface power ports, each adapted for coupling to a corresponding host port on the host device to deliver power to the peripheral device. A current adding unit adds current received from the host device via at least the N host interface power ports to produce a total current. A power terminal is coupled to the peripheral device to send the total current from the current adding unit to the peripheral device.

Holster for hand held electronic device

The holster (1) has one or more magnets (4, 4', 4") positioned so that a Hall effect sensor (3) in the handheld device (2) detects a magnet both when partially inserted in the holster and when fully holstered, thereby enabling desired elements of the device to be disabled from the beginning of the holstering process, to avoid accidental keystrokes or triggering of other input elements such as a trackball. The holster may have separate magnets (4, 4') to accomplish this, or an elongated single magnet (4"). The holster may have a fold-over closure flap (10) with a metallic element (11) aligning with the magnet to also secure the flap.

Mobile communication device with jack plug port

The invention is directed at a mobile communication device (10) adapted for use with a headset (12) comprising a set of speakers (18), a jack plug (22), a multi-button control (14), and wires connecting the set of speakers and the control module to the jack plug, said multi-button control comprising a set of buttons (16) and a controller connected to the buttons, wherein said controller detects depression of a button of said buttons and transmits a control signal via the wires to said jack plug. The mobile communication device comprises a body defining a port sized and shaped for receiving the jack plug; and a processor coupled to the port and configured to receive the control signal and to execute a command in response to receipt of said control signal.

Electronic device comprising touch-sensitive input surface and method of determining user-selected input

Power saving system for a handheld communication device

Method and arrangement that provides a power-saving mode for a handheld electronic device. The power-saving mode is enabled through disabling a sens or that detects motion of a ball of the trackball navigation tool and disabling the display screen of the handheld electronic device. The power-saving mode may be exited before disablement of the sensor when the display screen is disabled first.

Multi-button control headset for a mobile communication device

The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset.

On-screen diagonal cursor navigation on a handheld communication device having a full alphabetic keyboard

Method an arrangement for affecting diagonal movement of a cursor 171 on the display screen 322 of a handheld communication device 300 having a full alphabetic keyboard. The method includes sensing movement at an auxiliary user input 328 of the handheld communication device 300 indicative of the user's desire to affect diagonal movement of the cursor 171 on the display screen 322 of the handheld communication device 300 . X-direction signals and Y-direction signals are produced based on the sensed movement at the auxiliary user input 328 . During that time while the necessary signals are being collected and processed, the cursor 171 is held steady on the display screen 322 until a predetermined criterion is met for discriminating whether the user has indicated x-direction cursor movement, y-direction cursor movement or diagonal cursor movement.

System and method for adjusting transmission data rates to a device in a communication network

The invention relates to a system and method for adjusting a characteristic of a data transmission in order to maintain a rate of transmission. For the method, it comprises: monitoring for initiation of the data transmission to the device; identifying characteristics of the device relating to the data transmission that affect the ability of the device to process the transmission; automatically adjusting the transmission rate according to a preset transmission rate progression established for the communication network; and adjusting characteristics of the data transmission to allow the characteristics of data transmission to conform to the characteristics of the device while maintaining the transmission rate for the device.

Power saving system for a wireless handheld communication device

Method and arrangement that provides a power-saving mode for a wireless handheld electronic device. The power-saving mode is enabled through disabling a sensor that detects motion of a ball of the trackball navigation tool and disabling the display screen of the handheld electronic device. The power-saving mode may be exited before disablement of the sensor when the display screen is disabled first.

Electronic device comprising touch-sensitive input surface and method of determining user-selected input

A method of determining input at a touch-sensitive input surface of a portable electronic device includes detecting a touch event at the touch-sensitive input surface, sampling touch attributes during the touch event, determining an actual touch location and determining at least one shift in touch location based on the touch attributes sampled during the touch event, and determining an input based on the actual touch location and the direction of shift of the touch location.

System and method for activating an electronic device

The invention provides a system and method for activating an electronic device from a low power state. In the system, an activation circuit for an electronic device is provided. The circuit comprises: a motion sensor circuit; an input device; and a monitoring circuit connected to the input device. The monitoring circuit provides power to the input device when the motion sensor circuit detects a notable movement of the device and selectively generates an activation signal used to activate the electronic device to a higher power state in response to receiving a notable signal received from the input device.

Portable electronic device including touch-sensitive display and method of determining when to turn off the touch sensitive dispay

A method of controlling a portable electronic device includes detecting a touch on a touch-sensitive display, adjusting a first threshold based on detected conditions during the touch, comparing a value related to the touch on the touch-sensitive display to the first threshold, and when the value related to touch meets the first threshold, turning off the display.

Power-saving notification circuit for handheld computing device

System and method for providing simulated spatial sound in a wireless communication device during group voice communication sessions

A system and method for providing simulated spatial sound in group voice communication sessions on a wireless communication device is provided. The wireless communication device is one of two or more in the system which are operatively connected to a wireless communications network. The wireless communication device comprises: a processor for controlling the operation of the wireless communication device; a communications subsystem operatively connected to the processor for communicating with the wireless communications network; a memory operatively connected to the processor; an audio input device operatively connected to the processor; a stereo audio output device operatively connected to the processor; a control module stored in the memory for execution by the processor to perform spatial sound simulation, the control module configuring the wireless communication device to: receive an audio input from a user of the wireless communication device; generate audio data packets from the audio input received from the user and transmit the audio data packets over the wireless communications network; receive spatial audio data packets; and reproduce the spatial audio data contained in the spatial audio data packets using the stereo audio output device.

Method for facilitating navigation and selection functionalities of a trackball incorporated upon a wireless handheld communication device

Method an arrangement for facilitating the use of a trackball on a wireless handheld communication device as a navigation tool and a selection tool of designated information presented on a display screen of the device. A wireless handheld communication device is provided that has at a front face thereof a display screen located above a keyboard suitable for accommodating textual input. A depressible trackball functions as a navigation tool for moving a cursor about on the display screen when rolled and as a selection tool when sufficiently depressed. Cursor movement is affected by digitally engaging the trackball and maintaining the trackball in a navigation zone depth within the device. Selection of designated information is affected by depressing the trackball a predefined amount. The wireless handheld communication device is configured so that no cursor movement is affected by rolling movement of the trackball when in the selection zone.

System and method for dynamic post-processing on a mobile device

A method of operating a multimedia player is provided. The method includes decoding an audio stream of the multimedia player and rendering the decoded audio stream in the multimedia player, updating the media time of the media player with an audio timestamp of the rendered audio stream as the audio stream is rendered, and, while decoding and rendering the audio stream, decoding a video stream and checking the media clock to determine if a video timestamp of the decoded video stream is within a threshold of the media clock time, and if not then adapting post-processing of the video stream to decrease video stream post-processing time.

System and method for providing dynamic deblocking filtering on a mobile device

A system and method are provided that can be used for applying a deblocking filter to a video according to processor usage, in particular on a mobile device. To determine which of a plurality of deblocking filters to use, the system determines an environment indicator indicative of current processor usage, compares the environment indicator to a primary threshold, wherein the primary threshold is indicative of a maximum acceptable processor usage. If the primary threshold is met, the system foregoes any deblocking filtering. If however the primary threshold is not met, the environment indicator is compared to one or more secondary thresholds and a respective one of the plurality of deblocking filters is applied to the video according to which one of the secondary thresholds is met. Each of the plurality of deblocking filters has a different complexity and thus can be chosen to suit the current system environment.

System and method for providing a variable frame rate and adaptive frame skipping on a mobile device

A processor and method are provided for decoding a multimedia file having video and audio data streams that are configured to be played in synchronization. Frames of the video stream are decoded and played with the audio and, to compensate for saturation of the processor usage, two procedures are performed. The first procedure operates at a first periodic interval and slows down the frame rate to reduce processor usage if needed. The second procedure first attempts to speed up the video to catch up to the audio if they are out of sync and if this cannot be done in the next time interval, the decoding of a select number of frames is skipped such that the video and audio data streams are resynchronized.

System und verfahren zum einstellen der eigenschaften einer videodaten-übertragung zu einem mobilen gerät in einem umts- kommunikationsnetzwerk

Universal serial bus current limit

A load device includes an interface to a universal serial bus, a system bus coupled to the universal serial bus interface for powering electronic circuitry of the load device, a peripheral bus coupled to the universal serial bus interface, and an active switch coupled to the universal serial bus interface and the peripheral bus for applying power to the peripheral bus. The peripheral bus includes an internal capacitance, and the active switch has a switch input for controlling an operational interval of the active switch. The load device also includes a switch controller coupled to the active switch. The switch controller is configured to regulate the in- rush current drawn by the internal capacitance by applying a pulse train to the switch input. The pulse train is predetermined to maintain the instantaneous voltage at the system bus above a predetermined lower limit.

System und verfahren zur stromversorgung eines peripheriegerätes

Kontrollheadset mit mehreren knöpfen für ein mobiles kommunikationsgerät

Universal serial bus current limit

Universal serial bus current limit

A load device includes a power input having an interface to a power supply; a peripheral power bus including an internal capacitance, and an active switch coupled to the power input and the peripheral power bus for applying power from the power input to the peripheral power bus. The load device also includes a switch controller coupled to the active switch for regulating the in-rush current drawn by the internal capacitance through the active switch while the internal capacitance is being charged.

Handheld computing device with power-saving notification

Handheld computing device with power-saving notification

A handheld computing device includes a notification lamp, a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification, an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, and a notification controller coupled to the melody circuit and the electronic switch. The notification controller is configured with a plurality of notification modes, each notification mode comprising a disabled one of the notification types.

Systems, devices, and methods for directing and managing image data from a camera in wearable devices

A controller bypasses processing raw image data captured by an image sensor at a wearable device and selects among modes of operation, to direct the raw image data to a light engine, to a transmitter, and/or to a computer vision engine. The light engine outputs display light based on the raw image data, the transmitter transmits the raw image data external to the wearable device, and the computer vision engine analyzes the raw image data to identify at least one feature represented in the raw image data and outputs computer vision data. The modes of operation selected by the controller reduce or eliminate intensive image signal processing operations performed by the wearable device on the raw image data.