Kraftübertragungsbauteil mit einer Drehmomentübertragungsvorrichtung konfiguriert mit einem Widerstandsreduktionssystem

Die vorliegende Lehre stellt ein Kraftübertragungsbauteil bereit, das ein Gehäuse, eine Kupplung, eine Ausgleichsöffnung und eine Sperre aufweist. Die Ausgleichsöffnung kann einen ersten und zweiten Hohlraum fluidmäßig koppeln. Die Sperre kann ein Türelement aufweisen. Eine Drehung des Außenträgers durch ein Fluid in dem zweiten Hohlraum kann einen Teil des Fluids in Richtung der Ausgleichsöffnung schleudern, um den Teil des Fluids zu veranlassen, von dem zweiten Hohlraum durch die Ausgleichsöffnung und zu dem ersten Hohlraum übertragen zu werden. Wenn der Kolben in einer ersten Stellung ist, kann das Türelement in einer geschlossenen Stellung sein, um einen Fluidstrom von dem ersten Hohlraum zu dem zweiten Hohlraum zu begrenzen. Wenn der Kolben in einer zweiten Stellung ist, kann das Türelement in einer geöffneten Stellung sein, um Fluid zu erlauben, von dem ersten Hohlraum zu dem zweiten Hohlraum zu strömen.

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kamera für ein Kraftfahrzeug in Abhängigkeit von einer Schnittstelleneinrichtung, Kamera sowie Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kamera (4) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (1), bei welchem eine Schnittstelleneinrichtung (14) zum Verbinden der Kamera (4) mit einem Datenbus des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) aus zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Schnittstelleneinrichtungen (14) ausgewählt und auf einer Leiterplatte (13) angeordnet wird, die Leiterplatte (13) in einem Innenraum (12) eines Frontgehäuses (10) angeordnet wird, ein Rückgehäuse (15) hergestellt wird und mit dem Frontgehäuse (10) verbunden wird, wobei das Rückgehäuse (15) eine Durchgangsöffnung (16) aufweist, durch welche die Schnittstelleneinrichtung (15) bereichsweise geführt wird, wobei beim Herstellen des Rückgehäuses (15) die Durchgangsöffnung (16) in Abhängigkeit von der ausgewählten Schnittstelleneinrichtung (14) ausgebildet wird, wobei eine Außenkontur des Rückgehäuses (15) beibehalten wird.

KRAFTÜBERTRAGUNGSKOMPONENTE MIT SPERRDIFFERENZIALANORDNUNG MIT VORGESPANNTER REIBKUPPLUNG

Kraftübertragende Antriebsstrangkomponente mit einer Differenzialanordnung mit einem Differenzialeingang, einem ersten und zweiten Differenzialausgang, die durch den Differenzialeingang, eine erste Reibkupplung, eine erste Vorspannfeder und eine zweite Reibkupplung angetrieben werden. Die erste Reibkupplung weist eine Reibscheibe auf, die drehfest, aber axial verschiebbar mit dem Differenzialeingang gekoppelt ist. Die erste Vorspannfeder drängt die erste Reibkupplung in einen Eingriffszustand, in dem die Reibscheibe der ersten Reibkupplung reibschlüssig mit dem ersten Differenzialausgang in Eingriff steht. Die zweite Reibkupplung weist eine Vielzahl von ersten Kupplungsscheiben auf, die axial verschiebbar, aber drehfest mit dem Differenzialeingang gekoppelt sind, sowie eine Vielzahl von zweiten Kupplungsscheiben, die mit den ersten Kupplungsscheiben verschachtelt und axial verschiebbar, aber drehfest mit dem ersten Differenzialausgang gekoppelt sind.

SYSTEM UND VERFAHREN ZUM PROJIZIEREN GRAPHISCHER OBJEKTE

Es werden Systeme und Verfahren zum Projizieren graphischer Objekte offenbart. In einem Beispiel enthält ein System eine Virtual-Reality-Wiedergabemaschine (VR), die konfiguriert ist, um einen Virtual-Reality-Raum eines interessierenden geographischen Bereichs mit einem graphischen Merkmal zu erzeugen, das ein physikalisches Merkmal in dem interessierenden geographischen Bereich repräsentiert. Eine Anzeige wird konfiguriert, um eine graphische VR-Nutzerschnittstelle (GUI) mit dem erzeugten Virtual-Reality-Raum und einem Menü zu erzeugen, das graphische Objekte enthält. Ein graphisches Objekt kann auf dem graphischen Merkmal in dem Virtual-Reality-Raum angeordnet werden. Eine Projektorschnittstelle bestimmt eine Projektionsoberfläche auf dem physikalischen Merkmal basierend auf der Anordnung des graphischen Objekts in dem Virtual-Reality-Raum und erzeugt Anweisungen für einen Projektor, um ein Bild des graphischen Objekts auf die Projektionsoberfläche in dem physikalischen Merkmal des interessierenden ...

SYSTEM UND VERFAHREN ZUM BESTIMMEN DES TIMINGS EINER ANTWORT IN EINER GRUPPENKOMMUNIKATION UNTER VERWENDUNG KÜNSTLICHER INTELLIGENZ

Die effiziente Nutzung von Kanalbandbreite und Antwort-Timing zusammen mit der Fähigkeit, die präziseste und aktuellste Antwort zu erhalten, werden für das Handhaben von Suchanfragen virtueller Assistenten innerhalb eines Kommunikationssystems (100) zur Verfügung gestellt. Verbesserte Handhabung wird durch Verwenden eines Servers (104) für künstliche Intelligenz (KI) erreicht, der die Antwortaktivität auf eine Abfrage-Kommunikationsvorrichtung (102) steuert, indem er eine oder mehrere der folgenden Komponenten integriert: Anpassen der Ausführlichkeit von Antworten (158), Umleiten von Abfragen vom KI-Server an alternative Ressourcen (412) und/oder Priorisieren einer Antwort (506) basierend auf einer Wartezeit.

Modulares Die-Handhabungssystem

Die-Handhabungssysteme und -anwendungsverfahren zur Vorbereitung oder Verarbeitung von Dies von mehreren Arten von vorexpandierten Wafer-Materialien. Die Die-Handhabungssysteme sind auf eine modulare Weise konfiguriert, die gleichzeitige Prozesse zum Expandieren der Wafer, Verarbeiten der Wafer, Extrahieren der Dies und Inspizieren der extrahierten Dies gestattet, ohne dass einer der Prozesse des Systems zum Stillstand gezwungen wird. Ausführungsformen des Wafer-Handhabungsmoduls enthalten einen Mechanismus, wie zum Beispiel eine Expandiereinrichtung, die Wafer, welche eine oder mehrere verschiedene Größen aufweisen, zu einem vorexpandierten Zustand dehnen oder expandieren kann, ohne die Die-Handhabungseinrichtung zu unterbrechen. Die vorexpandierten Wafer werden als ein geschütztes Magazin gelagert und der Die-Handhabungseinrichtung zugeführt, wo ein Aufnahmekopf der Die-Handhabungseinrichtung jedes Die des vorexpandierten Wafers entfernt und die extrahierten Dies nachfolgenden Maschinen ...

DEAKTIVIEREN EINES DIGITALEN ASSISTENTEN WÄHREND EINES KONFERENZANRUFS BASIEREND AUF EINEM SICHERHEITSNIVEAU

Es werden ein digitaler Assistent und ein Verfahren zur Verfügung gestellt, die es dem digitalen Assistenten ermöglichen, während eines Konferenzanrufs deaktiviert zu werden. Für einen Konferenzanruf wird ein initiales Sicherheitsniveau bestimmt. Einem zweiten Konferenzgerät, das mit dem digitalen Assistenten assoziiert ist, wird das initiale Sicherheitsniveau gemeldet. Das zweite Konferenzgerät sendet das initiale Sicherheitsniveau an den digitalen Assistenten. Die Funktionalität des digitalen Assistenten wird eingestellt, wenigstens teilweise basierend auf dem initialen Sicherheitsniveau.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR vERWENDUNGBEIM VERLEGEN VON FLIESEN UND ASSOZIIERTES VERFAHREN

Die Vorrichtung 1 umfasst eine Basis 2, welche eine flache Plattformsektion 4 mit einer oberen Fläche umfasst, die an der hinteren Fläche einer Fliese anliegt. Ein Paar von geneigten Sektionen 5 ist jeweils auf einer Seite der flachen Plattformsektion 4 angeordnet. Ein Stamm 6 ist am Mittelpunkt der geneigten Sektionen 5 angeordnet. Das proximale Ende 7 des Stamms 6 ist abbrechbar mit der Basis 2 verbunden. Der Stamm 6 erstreckt sich, durch eine Fuge zwischen einem Paar benachbarter Fliesen, zu einem distal vorspringenden Ende 8. Greifformationen sind auf dem Stamm 6 angeordnet, umfassend die V-förmigen Vorsprünge 9, die auf dem Kopf angeordnet sind, und die Zahnungen 10, die auf dem Stamm 6 gebildet sind.

Kamera für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einer Haltevorrichtung

Die vorliegende Erfindung dient dazu, eine stabile und kostengünstige Kamera (1) bereitzustellen, bei welcher die Komponenten der Kamera (1) auf besonders zuverlässige Weise geschützt werden können. Die Erfindung betrifft dazu eine Kamera (1) für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Gehäuse (2), welches eine erste Haltevorrichtung (11) mit einem ersten Halteelement (13) und einem zweiten Halteelement (14) aufweist, und einer ersten Leiterplatte (6), welche auf dem ersten Halteelement (13) der ersten Haltevorrichtung (11) derart angeordnet ist, dass die erste Leiterplatte (6) von dem ersten Haltelement (14) der ersten Haltevorrichtung (11) in eine erste Richtung (D1) gehalten ist, wobei die erste Haltevorrichtung (11) ein erstes elastisches Element (22) aufweist, welches zwischen der ersten Leiterplatte (6) und dem zweiten Halteelement (14) der ersten Haltevorrichtung (11) angeordnet ist, wobei das erste elastische Element (22) die erste Leiterplatte (6) in eine der ersten Richtung (D1) entgegen ...

EINSATZSTEUERUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR ZUWEISUNG EINER ROLLE EINES VERFOLGERFAHRZEUGS

Ein Verfahren (250) und eine Einsatzsteuerung (102) zur Zuweisung von Rollen zu Respondereinheiten (104) bei einer Verdächtigenverfolgung. Das Verfahren (250) und die Steuerung umfassen das Bestimmen, dass die Verdächtigenverfolgung im Gange ist, und das Identifizieren einer ersten Respondereinheit (402) als Verfolgereinheit (134) zur Verfolgung des Verdächtigen. Als Reaktion auf einen Neubewertungsauslöser bestimmen das Verfahren (250) und die Einsatzsteuerung (102) die Neubewertung des Einsatzes der Verfolgereinheit (134). Die Neubewertung kann beispielsweise auftreten, wenn die Verfolgereinheit (134) vom Verkehr (406) blockiert oder anderweitig von dem Verdächtigen getrennt wird. Als Reaktion auf den Neubewertungsauslöser werden die Respondereinheiten (104) betreffende kennzeichnende Daten (200) empfangen. Die kennzeichnenden Daten (200) werden dann zur Bestimmung eines Eignungsgrads jeder der Respondereinheiten (104) zur Verfolgereinheit (134) bewertet. Wenn die zweite Respondereinheit ...

A steering column mounted gear change mechanism

A column gear change mechanism is proposed which has a H-shaped shift pattern, which shift pattern is achieved by making the gear lever (2) pivotable about two axes and having two levers (8, 10) for operating a respective selector fork. Linking means are provided between the gear lever and the levers for effecting movement thereof. One of the links comprises a shaft (4) which is journal led for rotation about its axis which axis defines one of the two pivot axes of the gear lever. The shaft (4) carries one of the levers (8) and has the gear lever (2) secured thereto. Movement of the other lever (10) is controlled by angular movement of a second shaft (6) to which the lever (10) is attached. Said movement being effected by means of a bell- crank (20) and two operating rods (24, 30) which interconnect the gear lever (2) and second shaft (6). In another embodiment (Fig. 3), the lever equivalent to lever (10) is carried by a crank (116) whose movement is effected by a rod linking the gear lever ...

Sichtverbindungsfeststellung mit Videounterstützung in einem Ortungssystem

Eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur videounterstützten Feststellung eines mobilen Kommunikationsgeräts mit Sichtverbindung in einem Ortungssystem umfassen das Senden von Signalen von mehreren festen Sendern in der Umgebung zu einem nahegelegenen mobilen Kommunikationsgerät, um das mobile Kommunikationsgerät zu orten. Eine Bildgebungsvorrichtung beobachtet das mobile Kommunikationsgerät oder einen das mobile Kommunikationsgerät tragenden Benutzer in der Umgebung und erkennt, wenn sich das mobile Kommunikationsgerät nicht in einem Zustand mit Sichtverbindung zu mindestens einem nahegelegenen Sender befindet, wobei ein Signal von dem mindestens einen nahegelegenen Sender blockiert ist. Ein Ortungssystemparameter wird für dieses blockierte Signal derart modifiziert, dass das mobile Kommunikationsgerät unter Verwendung des modifizierten Ortungssignalparameters geortet werden kann.

Artikelglättvorrichtung, Feeder und Artikelglättverfahren

Durch die vorliegende Erfindung wird ein Feeder bereitgestellt, der eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung, die dafür konfiguriert ist, eine Spule eines Trägerbands mit darauf angeordneten Produkt aufzunehmen, eine Bereitstellungsstelle, die dafür konfiguriert ist, Artikel von der Spule für einen nachfolgenden Aufnahmeprozess bereitzustellen, und eine Artikelglättvorrichtung aufweist. Die Artikelglättvorrichtung weist einen Einlass, der dafür konfiguriert ist, das Trägerband zu empfangen, und einen Auslass auf, der dafür konfiguriert ist, das Trägerband zur Bereitstellungsstelle auszugeben. Die Artikelglättvorrichtung weist einen zwischen dem Einlass und dem Auslass angeordneten Pfad auf, wobei der Pfad eine erste Biegung aufweist, die dafür konfiguriert ist, die Artikel dauerhaft zu verformen, wenn sich das Trägerband durch die erste Biegung bewegt. Ferner werden eine Artikelglättvorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Glätten von Artikeln bereitgestellt.

Telecommunications access system and equipment

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kamera für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit Positionierungselement für eine Leiterplatte, Kamera sowie Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kamera (4) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (1), bei welchem ein Frontgehäuse (9) und eine Leiterplatte (15) bereitgestellt werden, wobei in einem Innenraum (14) des Frontgehäuses (9) ein Aufnahmeraum (22) für die Leiterplatte (15) ausgebildet wird, welcher von zumindest einer Gehäusewand (18) begrenzt wird, und wobei die Leiterplatte (15) in den Aufnahmeraum (22) eingebracht wird und mit dem Frontgehäuse (9) verbunden wird, wobei der Aufnahmeraum (22) derart ausgebildet wird, dass bei der in den Aufnahmeraum (22) eingebrachten Leiterplatte (15) ein Zwischenraum (23) zwischen der Leiterplatte (15) und der zumindest einen Gehäusewand (18) vorhanden ist, wobei in dem Zwischenraum (23) zumindest ein Positionierungselement (24) zum Positionieren der Leiterplatte (15) in dem Aufnahmeraum (22) ausgebildet wird.

Förderrinne

Es wird eine Förderrinne zum Stützen eines Abschnitts eines Grubenförderers bereitgestellt, der sich entlang eines Abbaustoßes erstreckt und zwischen dem Abbaustoß und einem Alten Mann angeordnet ist. Die Förderrinne weist ein Deck, eine Spitze und eine Ferse auf. Das Deck weist eine erste Seite auf, die dazu konfiguriert ist, benachbart zum Abbaustoß positioniert zu werden, und eine zweite Seite, die dazu konfiguriert ist, benachbart zum Alten Mann positioniert zu werden. Die Spitze ist neben der ersten Seite des Decks positioniert und weist eine Spitzenkontaktfläche auf, die einen Spitzenflächenbereich definiert. Die Ferse ist neben der zweiten Seite des Decks positioniert und weist eine Öse und eine Fersenkontaktfläche auf. Die Öse ist dazu konfiguriert, an einen Vorschubmechanismus gekoppelt zu werden. Die Fersenkontaktfläche definiert einen Fersenflächenbereich, der größer als der Spitzenflächenbereich ist.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR VERWENDUNG BEIM VERLEGEN VON FLIESEN UND ASSOZIIERTES VERFAHREN

Halteelement mit Verdeckblende zum Aufnehmen einer Kamera, Vorrichtung, Seitenspiegel und Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Halteelement (27) zum Aufnehmen einer Kamera (55) in einem Seitenspiegel (20, 21) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (19), mit einer Mantelwand (28), durch welche ein Aufnahmeraum (29) des Halteelements (27) für die Kamera (55) begrenzt ist, und mit einem in Richtung einer Längsachse (30) des Halteelements (27) betrachteten oberen Rand (31) und einem dem oberen Rand (31) gegenüberliegenden unteren Rand (32), wobei an einem Übergang (40) zwischen zwei in einem Winkel zueinander mündenden Mantelteilwänden (33, 34) der Mantelwand (28) eine Verdeckblende (39) des Halteelements (27) ausgebildet ist, die sich von dem unteren Rand (32) ausgehend, dem oberen Rand (31) abgewandt und die Mantelteilwände (33, 34) vergrößernd nach unten erstreckt, wobei die Verdeckblende (39) jeweils nur über eine Teillänge (41a, 41b) einer in Umlaufrichtung um die Längsachse (30) bemessenen Länge (42) eines unteren Rands (32a, 32b) einer Mantelteilwand (33, 34) ausgebildet ist.

KUPPLUNGSBAUGRUPPE MIT FLÜSSIGKEITSEVAKUIERUNG

Eine Vorrichtung mit Kupplung kann ein Differential, eine Kupplung und einen Verschluss aufweisen. Das Differential kann Drehmoment zwischen einem Eingangselement und einem ersten und zweiten Ausgangselement übertragen. Ein Gehäuse kann eine Wanne und einen räumlich von der Wanne getrennten Sammelbehälter definieren. Eine erste zu der Wanne und dem Sammelbehälter offene Öffnung kann oberhalb eines statischen Füllstands der Wanne sein. Eine zweite Öffnung kann die Wanne und den Sammelbehälter unterhalb des statischen Füllstands koppeln. Ein Außenkupplungsscheibenträger kann sich durch die Wanne drehen und Flüssigkeit durch die erste Öffnung schleudern. Der Außenträger kann für eine Drehung mit dem zweiten Ausgangselement gekoppelt sein, und ein Innenkupplungsscheibenträger kann an ein drittes Ausgangselement gekoppelt sein. Der Verschluss kann zwischen einer ersten und zweiten Stellung beweglich sein. In der ersten Stellung kann der Verschluss die zweite Öffnung versperren. In der zweiten ...

VERFAHREN, VORRICHTUNG UND SYSTEM ZUM ERZEUGEN VON KOMMUNIKATIONSGRUPPEN

Ein Verfahren, Gerät und System zum Erzeugen einer Kommunikationsgruppe unter einer Vielzahl mobiler Kommunikationsgeräte. Das Verfahren enthält ein Erzeugen einer ersten Triggerbedingung, an einem ersten mobilen Kommunikationsgerät, wobei die erste Triggerbedingung ein Erfassen eines zweiten mobilen Kommunikationsgeräts in einem Bereich enthält. Eine Kontextdatennachricht, die die erste Triggerbedingung und die Bereichsdefinition enthält, wird von dem ersten mobilen Kommunikationsgerät an einen Kommunikations-Beacon mit einer Reichweite gesendet, welche den Bereich enthält. Wenn die erste Triggerbedingung auftritt und wenn sich das erste mobile Kommunikationsgerät sich außerhalb des Bereichs befindet, Empfangen eines Gruppenanrufs an dem ersten mobilen Kommunikationsgerät von dem zweiten mobilen Kommunikationsgerät.

Verfahren und Systeme zum Zustellen einer Sprachnachricht

Verfahren und Systeme zum Zustellen einer Sprachnachricht. Ein Verfahren (300) beinhaltet das Bestimmen, durch eine elektronische Datenverarbeitungsvorrichtung, einer Umgebungsbedingung eines Benutzers (102). Das Verfahren (300) beinhaltet ferner das Erzeugen, durch die elektronische Datenverarbeitungsvorrichtung, einer Sprachnachricht basierend auf der Umgebungsbedingung, so dass die Sprachnachricht eine codierte Bedeutung beinhaltet. Das Verfahren (300) beinhaltet ferner das Bestimmen, durch die elektronische Datenverarbeitungsvorrichtung, eines Sprachprofils der Sprachnachricht basierend auf der Umgebungsbedingung. Das Sprachprofil gibt die codierte Bedeutung an. Das Verfahren (300) beinhaltet ferner das Ausgeben der Sprachnachricht gemäß dem Sprachprofil mit einem Lautsprecher (222) einer Kommunikationsvorrichtung (200).

Sichtverbindungsfeststellung mit Videounterstützung in einem Ortungssystem

System für die videounterstützte Sichtverbindungs-Feststellung eines mobilen Kommunikationsgeräts in einem Ortungssystem in einer Umgebung, wobei das System Folgendes umfasst:mehrere ortsfeste Sender in der Umgebung, wobei die Sender wirksam sind, um Signale zu einem nahegelegenen mobilen Kommunikationsgerät in der Umgebung zu senden, um das mobile Kommunikationsgerät zu orten;mindestens eine in der Umgebung angeordnete Bildgebungsvorrichtung, wobei die Bildgebungsvorrichtung verwendet wird, um das mobile Kommunikationsgerät und/oder einen das mobile Kommunikationsgerät tragenden Benutzer zu beobachten, wobei die Bildgebungsvorrichtung außerdem verwendet wird, um zu erkennen, wenn sich das mobile Kommunikationsgerät nicht in einem Zustand mit Sichtverbindung zu mindestens einem nahegelegenen Sender befindet, wobei ein Signal von dem mindestens einen nahegelegenen Sender blockiert ist; undeine Ortungsmaschine, die an die Sender und die Bildgebungsvorrichtung gekoppelt ist und wirksam ist ...

Telecommunications access system and equipment

A higher data rate signal such as ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) fixed size data packets and lower data rate signals such as ISDN are transmitted along the same link by accommodating the ISDN in unused time slots in the overall frame structure. The cells also contain a field containing incremented numbers of modulo-n and, in the reverse direction along the link, frames are transmitted which acknowledge receipt of those sequence numbers. If the next expected number is not received, the sequence transmitted is restarted at that number.

Telecommunications access system and equipment

A higher data rate signal such as ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) fixed size data packets and lower data rate signals such as ISDN are transmitted along the same link by accommodating the ISDN in unused time slots in the overall frame structure. The cells also contain a field containing incremented numbers of modulo-n and, in the reverse direction along the link, frames are transmitted which acknowledge receipt of those sequence numbers. If the next expected number is not received, the sequence transmitted is restarted at that number.

HYBRID RADIO ARCHITECTURE FOR REPEATERS USING RF CANCELLATION REFERENCE

A wireless repeater includes a receiver circuit implemented as an intermediate frequency (IF) subsampling receiver and a transmitter circuit implemented as a direct conversion (zero-IF) transmitter. The repeater further includes a reference receiver implemented as an IF subsampling receiver to sample a portion of the transmit signal prior to over-the-air transmission for use as the reference signal for channel estimation. Highly accurate channel estimation is obtained by using the reference signal from the reference receiver as the reference signal accounts for distortions in the transmitter circuit of the repeater. The repeater may include an echo canceller to cancel an estimated feedback amount from an input signal based on the channel estimation. 1. A wireless repeater having a first antenna and a second antenna to receive an input signal and transmit an amplified signal , the input signal being a sum of a remote signal to be repeated and a feedback signal resulting from a feedback channel between the first antenna and the second antenna , the repeater comprising:a first receiver circuit coupled to the first antenna to receive the input signal and to generate a digitized input signal, the first receiver circuit being an intermediate frequency subsampling receiver having an intermediate frequency higher than baseband;a first transmitter circuit coupled to generate the amplified signal to transmit on the second antenna based on a digitized transmit signal, the first transmitter circuit being a direct conversion transmitter having an intermediate frequency at baseband;a second receiver circuit coupled to receive at least a portion of a signal to be transmitted prior to transmission over the second antenna and to generate a digitized transmit reference signal, the second receiver circuit being an intermediate frequency subsampling receiver; anda repeater baseband block configured to receive the digitized input signal from the first receiver circuit and to generate ...

METHOD IN A WIRELESS REPEATER EMPLOYING AN ANTENNA ARRAY INCLUDING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL FEEDS FOR INTERFERENCE REDUCTION

An echo cancellation wireless repeater with first and second antenna arrays having vertical and horizontal feed antenna elements selects a combination of antenna elements for reception and transmission to reduce interference and improve the quality of signal reception. In one embodiment, the antenna elements are switchably connected to transceiver circuits and a combination of antenna elements is selected based on the best desired performance result. In another embodiment, the antenna elements are each connected to its own transceiver circuit and the echo cancellation repeater performs beamforming in baseband to select a combination of antenna elements. 1. A method to reduce interference in an echo cancellation repeater for a wireless communication network , the repeater employing a first antenna array and a second antenna array , each antenna array including a first set of antenna elements for vertical feed mode and a second set of antenna elements for horizontal feed mode , the method comprising:(a) selecting a combination of antenna elements from the first and second antenna arrays;(b) receiving incoming receive signals on receiver circuits associated with the selected antenna elements;(c) generating correlation energy measurements indicative of correlation of the receive signals and one or more reference signals;(d) selecting a desired receive signal being a receive signal with the largest correlated energy level, excluding receive signals that are feedback signals of the repeater;(e) calculating antenna weights for the selected antenna elements using one of an error minimizing algorithm and an adaptive metric optimization algorithm;(f) determining a performance result associated with the selected combination of antenna elements;(g) storing calculated antenna weights and the performance result associated with the selected combination of antenna elements;(h) repeating steps (a) to (g) for one or more combinations of antenna elements from the first and second ...

TRANSMITTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MESSAGES USING A STAGGERED UPLINK TIME SLOT

A downlink communication is transmitted/received in at least one downlink time slot. In response to the received downlink communication, an acknowledgement message is received/transmitted in an uplink time slot a fixed integer number of uplink time slots after transmission/reception of the received downlink communication. The uplink and downlink time slots are staggered by substantially a half of a time slot. 1. A code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless subscriber unit comprising:a circuit configured to receive a downlink communication in at least one downlink time slot; wherein in response to the received downlink communication, the circuit is further configured to produce an acknowledgement message; wherein the subscriber unit is configured to transmit the acknowledgement message in an uplink time slot a fixed integer number of uplink time slots after reception of the received downlink communication; wherein the uplink and downlink time slots are staggered by substantially a half of a time slot.2. The CDMA wireless subscriber unit of wherein the downlink communication includes TCP/IP data.3. The CDMA wireless subscriber unit of wherein the acknowledgement is a link layer acknowledgement.4. A method for use by a code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless subscriber unit comprising:receiving, by the CDMA wireless subscriber unit, a downlink communication in at least one downlink time slot;in response to the received downlink communication, producing, by the CDMA wireless subscriber unit, an acknowledgement message;transmitting, by the CDMA wireless subscriber unit, the acknowledgement message in an uplink time slot a fixed integer number of uplink time slots after reception of the received downlink communication; wherein the uplink and downlink time slots are staggered by substantially a half of a time slot.5. The method of wherein the downlink communication includes TCP/IP data.6. The method of wherein the acknowledgement is a link layer acknowledgement.7. ...

POWER CONTROL PROTOCOL FOR HIGHLY VARIABLE DATA RATE REVERSE LINK OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A subscriber unit performs power control of a reverse link by sending heartbeat messages to a base station, permitting the base station to determine a reverse link quality report. Using a reverse link quality report message received from the base station, the subscriber unit calculates its reverse power level and maintains the reverse power level during the standby state. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:circuitry configured to transmit first traffic data to a base station; wherein the circuitry is further configured to receive control information; wherein in response to the subscriber unit not having traffic data to send to the base station, the subscriber unit periodically transmitting a single code channel without traffic data in time intervals; wherein the period for transmitting the single code channel is determined from the received control information; wherein the circuitry is further configured to receive power commands in response to the transmitted single code channel and adjust a transmission power level of the transmitted single code channel in response to the received power commands; wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit second traffic data to the base station after the periodically transmitting the single code channel; wherein a transmission power level of the transmitted second traffic data is based on the power commands received in response to the single code channel.2. The subscriber unit of wherein each time interval is at least one time slot.3. The subscriber unit of wherein the transmitting second traffic data is in response to receiving a grant from the base station.4. The subscriber unit of wherein the transmitting first and second traffic data is substantially continuous.5. A method comprising:transmitting, by a subscriber unit, first traffic data to a base station;receiving, by the subscriber unit, control information;in response to the subscriber unit not having traffic data to send to the base station, periodically ...

REVERSE LINK PILOT INTEGRATED WITH BLOCK CODES

A technique for encoding digital communication signals. Data symbols are augmented in pilot symbols inserted at predetermined positions. The pilot augmented sequence is then fed to a deterministic error correction block encoder, such as a turbo product coder, to output a coded sequence. The symbols in the error correction encoded sequence are then rearranged to ensure that the output symbols derived from input pilot symbols are located at regular, predetermined positions. As a result, channel encoding schemes can more easily be used which benefits from power of two length block sizes. 1. A wireless communication unit comprising:circuitry configured to receive a wireless signal, wherein the wireless signal comprises first symbols and reference symbols; wherein the wireless signal is formatted as a matrix and the reference symbols are interspersed with the first symbols at predetermined locations; wherein at least one column in the matrix has the reference symbols row spaced by a same number of symbols; wherein the reference symbols are not adjacent to each other in the matrix; wherein each row in the matrix includes a plurality of first symbols; andcircuitry configured to demodulate the first symbols using the reference symbols;wherein the first symbols include data and parity bits.2. The wireless communication unit of claim 1 , wherein the reference symbols are pilot symbols.3. The wireless communication unit of claim 1 , wherein the reference symbols are located throughout the matrix.4. The wireless communication unit of claim 1 , wherein the first symbols are quadrature modulated.5. The wireless communication unit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication unit is a wireless subscriber unit.6. The wireless communication unit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless signal is a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) signal.7. The wireless communication unit of claim 1 , further comprising circuitry configured to turbo decode the first symbols.8. A transmitting device ...

MAINTAINING A MAINTENANCE CHANNEL IN A REVERSE LINK OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

In a reverse link of a wireless CDMA communication system, a method of maintaining an idling mode connection between a field unit and a base transceiver station is provided using various techniques to maintain the idle mode connection at a reduced power level. A preferred embodiment computes a time slot or frame offset based on modulo function using a field unit identifier in order to distribute field unit maintenance transmissions among available slots or offsets. An alternate embodiment detects explicit signaling states changes at the physical layer and causes power target changes. A further embodiment transmits maintenance data during predetermined time intervals, coordinated between the field units and BTS, allowing power levels to be adjusted accordingly. 1. A method of transmitting a request signal using a first reverse link channel , the method comprising:receiving by a field unit, assignment information and deriving a value associated with an offset from the assignment information;applying a modulo function to at least the value to compute a series of periodic time intervals, each time interval including at least one time slot in the first reverse link channel for transmitting a request signal; wherein the request signal indicates that the field unit is requesting to transmit packet data to the base transceiver; andtransmitting the request signal using the first reverse link channel to a base transceiver station (BTS) in the computed time interval; wherein the request signal is transmitted using the first reverse link channel when the field unit is not allocated a second reverse link channel to transmit packet data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a different modulo is applied to different field units.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer time slot is one of the 128 slots defined by I-CDMA.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the assignment information includes an identifier that is a medium access control layer identifier MAC_ID.5. The method of ...

WIRELESS CHANNEL ALLOCATION IN A BASE STATION PROCESSOR

A system and method are provided for allocating wireless channels in a base station processor to messages sent between a subscriber and the base station processor in a wireless network. A latency period is determined corresponding to a return message to be received from a responsive node in response to an outgoing message sent from a sender via the base station processor. A latency manager in the base station processor computes the latency period and stores the latency period in an allocation table. A scheduler schedules a channel to be available at the end of the latency period indicated in the allocation table. At the end of the latency period, the return message is received and the scheduler allocates a channel as defined in the allocation table. The scheduled channel is used to transmit the message to or from the corresponding subscriber. 1. A wireless base station comprising:circuitry configured to communicate internet protocol (IP) data with a subscriber unit, whereinthe circuitry is further configured to transmit information to the subscriber unit that indicates a first time period for the subscriber unit to wait to receive a downlink communication from the wireless base station, wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit downlink IP data to the subscriber unit in response to the expiration of the first time period, and wherein the first time period is selected from a set of time periods.2. The wireless base station of wherein the set of time periods is stored in a table.3. The wireless base station of wherein the first time period is selected in response to a type of the IP message data.4. The wireless base station of wherein the circuitry is configured to transmit a second information to the subscriber unit that indicates a second time period for the subscriber unit to wait to receive a downlink communication from the wireless base station; wherein the second time period is different than the first time period and is selected from the set of ...

Periprosthetic Fracture Management Enhancements

A variety of options for for fracture fixation after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Methods and apparatus include targeting devices allowing for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Such apparatus and methods further include alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. 1. A method for repairing a periprosthetic fracture comprising:mounting an aligning device in mechanical registration with an in situ prosthetic component;locking a fracture stabilization component, and aiming arm, the aligning device and the in situ prosthetic component in mechanical alignment;utilizing the aiming arm to provide alignment of one or more mechanical cannula with one or more prosthetic component interfaces; andsecuring one or more bone fracture segments associated with the periprosthetic fracture with said fracture stabilization component using screws, wherein the fracture stabilization component and the prosthetic component are further mechanically secured.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prosthetic component further comprises a threaded coupling point for receiving the aligning device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising one or more steps of mounting claim 1 , locking claim 1 , utilizing claim 1 , or aligning involves a guide wire.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aligning device and the aiming arm are a single component.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prosthetic component is a modified femoral component claim 1 , and wherein said femoral component interfaces with a periprosthetic distal femoral polyaxial ...

USE OF CORRELATION COMBINATION TO ACHIEVE CHANNEL DETECTION

Combinations of correlation results are used to achieve detection of multiple coded signals at a receiver in a wireless communications system. The code applied to signals includes a lower rate code and a higher rate code. The lower rate code is a nested or tiered code such that it comprises at least two code sequences of the higher rate code. The received coded signal is correlated with the higher rate code using a single higher rate correlator to provide a higher rate code correlation result. The higher rate code correlation results are fed to two or more lower rate code correlators that combine multiple higher rate code correlation results, each using a different lower rate code, to provide corresponding lower rate code correlation results. The presence of at least one coded signal or mutually exclusive coded signals can be determined from the lower rate code correlation results. 1. (canceled)2. An access unit comprising:circuitry configured to transmit on a first channel, a second channel and a third channel; wherein the first channel is an access channel and the second channel carries traffic data; wherein the third channel is transmitted on a condition that the access unit is not allocated resources for the second channel; andwherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit an indication on the third channel that the access unit is requesting to be allocated the second channel to transmit traffic data; wherein the transmitted indication is produced by a data value of one for a duration of at least one time slot and orthogonal sequences.3. The access unit of wherein the orthogonal sequences are Walsh sequences.4. The access unit of wherein the access unit receives assignment information indicating time slots for which the access unit is permitted to transmit the indication.5. The access unit of wherein the assignment information indicates a repeating pattern of time slots that the access unit is permitted to transmit the indication.6. The access unit of ...

INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION REPEATER INCORPORATING A NON-LINEAR ELEMENT

A wireless repeater employing echo cancellation uses a non-linear element in digital baseband to compress the digital transmit signal waveform, thereby allowing distortions in the transmitter circuit as well as interference to be cancelled. In one embodiment, the repeater applies non-linear baseband compression to the digital transmit signal in the digital domain to reduce the peak-to-average amplitude of the digital transmit signal prior to digital-to-analog conversion and prior to over-the-air transmission and prior to sampling of the digital transmit signal for use as the reference signal for echo cancellation. The intentionally introduced non-linear distortion in the transmit signal improves echo cancellation and stability of the repeater. In one embodiment, the non-linear compression is applied only when the digital transmit signal is at or exceed a given power level or a given gain level. 1. A wireless repeater having a first antenna and a second antenna to receive an input signal and transmit an amplified signal , the input signal being a sum of a remote signal to be repeated and a feedback signal resulting from a feedback channel between the first antenna and the second antenna , the repeater comprising:a first receiver circuit coupled to the first antenna to receive the input signal and to generate a digital input signals at baseband frequency;a first transmitter circuit coupled to generate the amplified signal to transmit on the second antenna, the amplified signal being generated from a compressed digital transmit signal at baseband frequency; anda repeater digital baseband block configured to receive the digital input signal from the first receiver circuit and to generate the compressed digital transmit signal for the first transmitter circuit, the repeater baseband block operative to access a feedback signal estimate, to cancel the feedback signal estimate from the digital input signal to generate an echo cancelled signal, to delay the echo cancelled ...

SELECTIVE CARRIER AMPLIFICATION IN A WIRELESS REPEATER

A method in a wireless repeater selects one or more carriers out of all carriers for amplification and transmission. The non-selected carriers may be blocked to mitigate delay spread, uplink noise contribution or other effects on the repeater environment due to multiple repeaters. The carriers may be selected based on signal characteristics, signal usage, and/or other parameters. 1. A method in a wireless repeater , comprising:receiving an input signal of an uplink or downlink transmission at a first antenna and transmitting an output signal of the respective uplink or downlink transmission on a second antenna of the wireless repeater, the input signal being associated with a plurality of carriers;selecting at least one carrier for downlink transmission from the plurality of carriers;selecting at least one carrier for uplink transmission corresponding to the selected carrier for downlink transmission; andamplifying and transmitting only the selected at least one carrier for at least the uplink transmission.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein amplifying and transmitting only the selected carrier for at least the uplink transmissions comprises:amplifying and transmitting only the selected carrier for downlink and uplink transmissions.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of carriers comprises N carriers and selecting at least one carrier for downlink transmission from the plurality of carriers and selecting at least one corresponding carrier for uplink transmission comprises:selecting M carriers for downlink transmission and M corresponding carriers for uplink transmission from the N carriers, M being one or greater, and less than N.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting at least one carrier for downlink transmission from the plurality of carriers comprises:determining one or more signal parameters indicative of signal quality of the input signal; andselecting at least one carrier for downlink transmission based on the determining the one or more ...

USE OF ORTHOGONAL OR NEAR ORTHOGONAL CODES IN REVERSE LINK

An apparatus and method for use with a shared access communication channel is disclosed. A wireless network device receives signals and recovers data from a first plurality of subscriber units and a second plurality of subscriber units in a time interval. Received signals from the first plurality of subscriber units are distinguishable by having unique pseudo noise (PN) sequence with respect to others of the first plurality of subscriber units. Received signals the second plurality of subscriber units are distinguishable by a unique orthogonal sequence with respect to others of the second plurality of subscriber units. Received signals are distinguished between the first and second plurality of subscriber units based on detection of an orthogonal sequence present only in the received signals from the second plurality of subscriber units. 1. A wireless network device comprising:circuitry configured to receive signals and recover data from a first plurality of subscriber units in a time interval including at least one time slot; andcircuitry configured to receive signals and recover data from a second plurality of subscriber units in the time interval;wherein the received signals from each of the first plurality of subscriber units is distinguishable by having a unique pseudo noise (PN) sequence with respect to others of the first plurality of subscriber units;wherein the received signal from each of the second plurality of subscriber units is distinguishable by having unique orthogonal sequence with respect to others of the second plurality of subscriber units, the received signal from each of the second plurality of subscriber units having a same PN sequence as the others of the second plurality of subscriber units; andwherein received signals from the second plurality of subscriber units are distinguished from received signals from the first plurality of subscriber units based on detection of an orthogonal sequence which is present only in the received signals from ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATION OF WIRELESS MAINTENANCE CHANNEL POWER CONTROL

In a wireless communication system, there are several wireless channels used for communication between users and a base station. Channel characteristics may be defined by whether a channel is carrying traffic data and the timing of the channel transmissions with respect to channels not carrying traffic data. Different power levels between channels carrying traffic data or not may be defined and individual power levels of each channel may be amended based on individual power level command responses. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:at least one circuit configured to transmit a first channel and a second channel; wherein the first channel carries traffic data and the second channel does not carry traffic data; wherein the second channel is transmitted during time periods that the first channel is not being transmitted;wherein the at least one circuit is configured to receive first power commands for the first channel and second power commands for the second channel; wherein the first power commands and the second power commands are different power comments; andwherein the at least one circuit is further configured to set a transmission power level for the first channel in response to the first power commands and a transmission power level for the second channel in response to the second power commands.2. The subscriber unit of wherein the second channel includes an indication that the subscriber unit has data to transmit on the first channel.3. The subscriber unit of wherein the second channel does not carry traffic data.4. The subscriber unit of wherein the second channel is a maintenance channel.5. The subscriber unit of wherein the second channel is not transmitted continuously.6. A method comprising:transmitting, by a subscriber unit, a first channel and a second channel; wherein the first channel carries traffic data and the second channel does not carry traffic data; wherein the second channel is transmitted during time periods that the first channel is not being ...

INTELLIGENT BACKHAUL RADIO AND ANTENNA SYSTEM

A intelligent backhaul radio have an advanced antenna system for use in PTP or PMP topologies. The antenna system provides a significant diversity benefit. Antenna configurations are disclosed that provide for increased transmitter to receiver isolation, adaptive polarization and MIMO transmission equalization. Adaptive optimization of transmission parameters based upon side information provided in the form of metric feedback from a far end receiver utilizing the antenna system is also disclosed. 1. An intelligent backhaul radio comprising:a directional transmit antenna array, for simultaneously transmitting a plurality of transmit symbol streams to a target radio, said directional transmit antenna array comprising a plurality of transmit antenna sub-arrays, wherein each of said plurality of transmit antenna sub-arrays comprise a plurality of transmit antenna elements;a plurality of directional receive antenna arrays, for simultaneously receiving a plurality of receive RF signals comprising a plurality of receive symbol streams from the target radio, wherein each of said plurality of directional receive antenna arrays comprise a plurality of receive antenna sub-arrays, wherein each of said plurality of receive antenna sub-arrays comprise a plurality of receive antenna elements,wherein each of said receive antenna sub-arrays has a normalized antenna pattern similar to the normalized antenna pattern of each of the transmit antenna sub-arrays in elevation and narrower than the normalized antenna pattern of each of the transmit antenna sub-arrays in azimuth,and wherein each of the plurality of directional receive antenna arrays are positioned physically offset from said directional transmit antenna array, and distributed in azimuthal orientation such that the aggregate normalized azimuthal antenna patterns of the plurality of receive antenna sub-arrays in composite is equal to or greater than the normalized antenna pattern of each of the transmit antenna sub-arrays in ...

ADJUSTING REPEATER GAINS BASED UPON RECEIVED DOWNLINK POWER LEVEL

A method of controlling gains within a repeater may include determining a power control set point value which controls a transmit power of a mobile station (MS), and receiving a downlink signal from a base station transceiver system (BTS). The method may further include measuring a power of the received downlink signal, and computing a power level of a signal expected at the uplink of the repeater, wherein the computing is based on the measured downlink power and the power control set point value. Finally, the method may further include adjusting a gain of at least one amplifier based on the computed power level. An apparatus for controlling gains in a repeater may include a baseband processor for performing the above method. 1. A method of controlling gains within a repeater , comprising:determining a power control set point value which controls a transmit power of a mobile station (MS);receiving a downlink signal from a base station transceiver system (BTS);measuring a power of the received downlink signal;computing a power level of a signal expected at the uplink of the repeater, wherein the computing is based on the measured downlink power and the power control set point value; andadjusting a gain of at least one amplifier based on the computed power level.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the power control set point value further comprises at least one of reading a value provided in a control channel claim 1 , retrieving a value stored in memory claim 1 , reading a message provided in a data channel claim 1 , and receiving the value from a simple message service (SMS) message.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein retrieving a value stored in memory further comprises:receiving the power control set point value from an external configuration unit.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting further comprises changing a gain of an amplifier in an uplink channel of the repeater.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the gain of the amplifier in the uplink ...

PER CARRIER GAIN CONTROL IN A MULTI-CARRIER REPEATER

A method for adjusting per-carrier gains in a repeater is presented. The method may include determining a separate gain value for each carrier frequency in a signal. The method may further include applying the separate gain value to each carrier frequency in the signal to form a per-carrier gain adjusted signal. The method may also include adjusting the separate gain values based upon a per-carrier stability metric. 1. A method for adjusting per-carrier gains in a repeater , comprising:determining a separate gain value for each carrier frequency in a signal;applying the separate gain value to each carrier frequency in the signal to form a per-carrier gain adjusted signal; andadjusting the separate gain values based upon a per-carrier stability metric.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein applying the separate gain value to each carrier frequency occurs within an interference cancelling loop.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the applying further comprises:determining a filter associated with each carrier frequency;multiplying the filter by the separate gain value associated with each carrier frequency;combining the filters associated with all carrier frequencies; andfiltering the signal using a combined filter to form the per-carrier gain adjusted signal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying further comprises:filtering the signal using separate filters, each filter being centered at each carrier frequency;applying a separate gain value to each filtered signal; andsumming filtered signals together to form the per-carrier gain adjusted signal.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the separate gain values are adjusted to separately maintain stability of each carrier.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the separate gain value for each carrier frequency is determined independently.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:limiting differences between adjusted gain values associated with different carriers.8. A wireless repeater having ...

ENFORCING POLICIES IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION USING EXCHANGED IDENTITIES

Techniques for facilitating the exchange of information and transactions between two entities associated with two wireless devices when the devices are in close proximity to each other. A first device uses a first short range wireless capability to detect an identifier transmitted from a second device in proximity, ideally using existing radio capabilities such as Bluetooth (IEEE802.15.1-2002) or Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11). The detected identifier, being associated with the device, is also associated with an entity. Rather than directly exchanging application data flow between the two devices using the short range wireless capability, a second wireless capability allows for one or more of the devices to communicate with a central server via the internet, and perform the exchange of application data flow. By using a central server to draw on stored information and content associated with the entities the server can broker the exchange of information between the entities and the devices. 1. A method for facilitating an exchange of information between first and second wireless devices or entities , the method utilizing a server performing the steps of:receiving a first unique identifier communicated over a wide area link from the first wireless device,receiving a second unique identifier associated with the second wireless device, the second unique identifier associated with the second wireless device being communicated to the first wireless device over a local wireless link, and then from the first wireless device to the server over the wide area link,comparing a disclosure policy associated with the second unique identifier with the first unique identifier from the first wireless device or with an identifier or other data derived from the first unique identifier, wherein the disclosure policy specifies data representing one or more rules for privacy of information concerning the second wireless device or privacy of information concerning an entity associated with the second ...

MAINTAINING REPEATER STABILITY IN A MULTI-REPEATER SCENARIO

A wireless repeater in a multi-repeater environment operates to detect the presence of neighboring repeaters and to maintain repeater stability in the presence of a neighboring repeater. In some embodiments, the repeater transmits a known signal sequence to discover the presence of a neighboring repeater. When a neighboring repeater is detected, the repeater may apply mitigation measures to maintain operational stability at the repeater. 1. A method in a wireless repeater deployed in an environment including at least one other wireless repeater and other wireless communication devices , the method comprising:transmitting a transmit signal over a first antenna of the wireless repeater;receiving an input signal at a second antenna of the wireless repeater, the input signal being a sum of a remote signal to be repeated, a feedback signal resulting from a feedback channel between the first antenna and the second antenna, and any interference from neighboring repeaters;processing the input signal to generate an output signal to be transmitted;generating a predetermined signal sequence to be transmitted;transmitting a transmit signal which is either the output signal, the predetermined signal sequence, or a combination of both;performing channel estimation using the transmit signal or signals as well as a receive signal to generate a feedback signal estimate; andwhen the channel estimate is determined using the predetermined signal sequence, determining whether the feedback channel estimate has one or more channel taps corresponding to a delay greater than a predetermined time delay as an indication of presence of a neighboring repeater.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein when the feedback channel estimate has one or more channel taps corresponding to the delay greater than the predetermined time delay claim 1 , the method further comprises:initiating a mitigation measure to reduce inter-repeater interference.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein initiating the mitigation ...

CODED REVERSE LINK MESSAGES FOR CLOSED-LOOP POWER CONTROL OF FORWARD LINK CONTROL MESSAGES

A field unit includes circuitry configured to receive a signal and determine whether the received signal has a predetermined quality; circuitry configured to select a signal from a plurality of signals including a first signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, a second signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality, a third signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, and a fourth signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality; and circuitry configured to transmit the selected signal over a control channel. 1. A field unit comprising:circuitry configured to receive a signal and determine whether the received signal has a predetermined quality;circuitry configured to select a signal from a plurality of signals; wherein the plurality of signals includes a first signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, a second signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality; a third signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, and a fourth signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality; andcircuitry configured to transmit the selected signal over a control channel in a time interval that includes at least one time slot.2. The field unit of wherein ...

DYNAMIC BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION FOR MULTIPLE ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS USING BUFFER URGENCY FACTOR

A code division multiple access (CDMA) user device configured to dynamically allocating at least at least one wireless communication channel to permit a more efficient allocation of wireless communication channels when providing high speed data service. The CDMA user device is configured to receive data traffic from at least one data buffer in a base station. The CDMA user device is dynamically allocated at least one wireless communication channel based on an urgency factor. The urgency factor indicates the urgency of traffic data to be transmitted from the at least one data buffer in the base station to the CDMA user device. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:circuitry configured to establish a packet data connection with the network to transfer packet data using at least one wireless physical channel;wherein the circuitry is further configured to release all the wireless physical channels and subsequently transfer packet data using at least one wireless physical channel utilizing the packet data connection; wherein the circuitry is further configured to transfer voice and packet data over a plurality of wireless physical channels; and wherein the plurality of wireless physical channels varies in response to commands from a base station.2. The subscriber unit of wherein the plurality of wireless channels are CDMA channels.3. The subscriber unit of wherein the plurality of wireless channels are TDMA channels.42. The subscriber unit of wherein the circuitry is further configured to receive layer formatted data comprising a flag field.52. The subscriber unit of wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit layer formatted data comprising termination information.6. The subscriber unit of wherein the transfer of packet data is temporary.72. The subscriber unit of wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit layer formatted data comprising a sequence number and a control field. This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/767,016 filed on Jan. 29, ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING WIRELESS CHANNELS OVER A REVERSE LINK OF A CDMA WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A subscriber access unit includes a transceiver for providing wireless communication of digital signals. The digital signals are communicated to a base station using at least one radio frequency (RF) channel via Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) modulated radio signals defined by orthogonal codes. Orthogonal subchannels are made available by the base station within each CDMA RF channel. A bandwidth manager is connected to the transceiver, and when the transceiver is actively sending data, at least one orthogonal subchannel is allocated by the base station on an as-needed basis. The number of orthogonal subchannels being allocated changes during a given session. The transceiver, when powered on but not actively sending data, provides an idling mode connection on a reverse link. The idling mode connection is based on an orthogonal subchannel shared with at least one other subscriber access unit, but utilizes different time slots of the shared orthogonal subchannel. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:a transceiver configured to receive time interval assignment information; wherein the time interval assignment information indicates a burst pattern of time intervals for reverse link transmission; wherein each time interval includes at least one time slot;wherein the transceiver is further configured, on a condition that data is available to transmit, to transmit over a plurality of code channels in all time intervals; andwherein the transceiver is further configured, on a condition that no data available to transmit, to transmit a code channel, having the burst pattern, in at least one time interval and not transmit any code channels in other time intervals.2. The subscriber unit of wherein the transceiver is further configured on a condition that the transceiver is transmitting the code channel having the burst pattern and the subscriber unit has data to transmit claim 1 , to transmit over a plurality of code channels.3. The subscriber unit of wherein the code channel ...

TRANSMIT CO-CHANNEL SPECTRUM SHARING

An intelligent backhaul system is disclosed for deployment in the presence of existing radio systems. A backhaul system for co-channel deployment with existing licensed and unlicensed wireless networks, including conventional cellular backhaul radios, Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service and other FCC 47 C.F.R. §101 licensed microwave networks is disclosed. Processing and network elements to manage and control the deployment and management of backhaul of radios that connect remote edge access networks to core networks in a geographic zone which co-exist with such existing systems or other sources of interference within a radio environment are also disclosed. 2. The radio of claim 1 , wherein the intelligent backhaul radio is further configured to generate a scan report based on the scan data and transmit the scan report to a server.3. The radio of claim 1 , wherein the signals comprise a signal licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 101 as a common carrier fixed point-to-point microwave service or as a private operational fixed point-to-point microwave service.4. The radio of claim 1 , wherein the adjusts the at least one network parameter comprises adjusting the effective radiation pattern claim 1 , and wherein the adjusting the effective radiation pattern comprises one or more of:steering the effective radiation pattern in elevation; andsteering the effective radiation pattern in azimuth.5. The radio of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting the at least one network parameter comprises adjusting the effective radiation pattern claim 1 , and wherein the adjusting the effective radiation pattern comprises:calculating digital beam former weights based upon at least one constraint related to the potential of interference; andapplying the digital beam former weights.6. The radio of claim 5 , wherein the constraint is selected from ...

ANTENNA CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A subscriber unit, including an antenna array and an antenna array interface coupled to the antenna array, is described. Wireless transmissions, at least two of which are based on different directional transmissions from a transmitter, are received at the antenna array. Feedback messages are generated using the antenna array interface. The feedback messages are communicated using the antenna array to adjust settings of the transmitter. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:an antenna array; andan antenna array interface coupled to the antenna array;wherein the antenna array and antenna array interface are configured to implement a method; the method comprising:receiving, at the antenna array, wireless transmissions, at least two of which are based on different directional transmissions from a transmitter;generating, using the antenna array interface, a first type of feedback messages to control a power output level of the transmitter;generating, using the antenna array interface, a second type of feedback messages to indicate which of the at least two different directional transmissions from the transmitter supports a higher quality received signal;communicating, using the antenna array, the first and second type of feedback messages over a shared feedback channel to adjust settings of the transmitter;partitioning the shared feedback channel into multiple repeating sequences of frames; andcommunicating, using the antenna array, either a first or second type of feedback message in a frame of the shared feedback channel depending on a position of the frame in a sequence of periodically repeating frames.2. The subscriber unit as in claim 1 , wherein the antenna array and antenna array interface are further configured to implement the method further comprising:in a first frame of the shared feedback channel, transmitting a first type of feedback message, andin a frame contiguous with the first frame, transmitting a second type of feedback message.3. The subscriber unit as in ...

TIME-SLOTTED DATA PACKETS WITH A PREAMBLE

A method and apparatus are used to support the transmission of data to a user over multiple allocated data channels. Data packets are transmitted in timeslots of the allocated data channels to corresponding target receivers without the need for explicitly assigning particular time-slots to a target user well in advance of transmitting any data packets in the time-slots. Instead, each data packet transmitted in a time-slot includes a header label or preamble indicating to which of multiple possible receivers a data packet is directed. The preamble also preferably includes decoding information indicating how a corresponding data payload of the data packet is to be processed for recapturing transmitted raw data. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:circuitry configured to receive a first shared Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) channel having a first spreading factor, wherein the first shared CDMA channel includes modulation information for a second shared CDMA channel having a second spreading factor, wherein the first spreading factor differs from the second spreading factor;wherein the circuitry is further configured, on a condition that the first shared CDMA channel is for the subscriber unit, to demodulate the second shared CDMA channel;wherein the second shared CDMA channel includes packet data and the second shared CDMA channel is received in at least one time slot; and wherein a portion of the first shared CDMA channel occurs in time prior to the second shared CDMA channel.2. The subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the first shared CDMA channel is received in an unassigned timeslot.3. The subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein packet data is received using at least one additional shared CDMA channel.4. The subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein a cover sequence associated with the subscriber unit indicates the first shared CDMA channel is for the subscriber unit.5. The subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the first shared CDMA channel and the second shared CDMA ...

HYBRID BAND INTELLIGENT BACKHAUL RADIO

A hybrid band intelligent backhaul radio (HB-IBR) is disclosed that is a combination of two radios operating in different bands. Embodiments include a dual radio configuration wherein a first radio operates in a non-line of sight (NLOS) radio link configuration and a second ancillary radio operates in a near line of sight or line of sight configuration (n)LOS. For example, the HB-IBR may have an Intelligent Backhaul Radio (IBR) operating in the non-line of sight mode of operation within the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band, and have an ancillary radio link operating in the FCC part 101 E band of operation at 60 GHz. A common medium access control (MAC) block may be utilized between the dual radios. 120-. (canceled)21. An intelligent backhaul radio comprising:a first transmitter, wherein the first transmitter is configured to operate on a first frequency channel utilizing first radio parameters as a first communications link;a first receiver, wherein the first receiver is configured to operate on a second frequency channel utilizing second radio parameters as a second communications link; anda controller in communication with the first transmitter and the first receiver, the controller to control functions associated with the first and second radio parameters and the first and second communication links, wherein one or more performance metrics of the first communications link are enhanced utilizing said second communications link; one or more modulator cores, wherein each modulator core modulates a respective transmit data interface stream to produce one or more transmit symbol streams;', 'a plurality of transmit RF chains to convert from a plurality of transmit chain input signals to a plurality of respective transmit RF signals;, 'wherein said first transmitter comprises one or more fixed directional antennas for transmission, and further comprises one or more demodulator cores, wherein each demodulator core demodulates one or more receive symbol streams to produce a ...

EXCHANGING IDENTIFIERS BETWEEN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TO DETERMINE FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE EXCHANGED OR FURTHER SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

A server exchanges information between one or more wireless devices to complete a transaction. The server receives second device identifier information from a first wireless device using a wide area network. The second device identifier information was previously provided to the first wireless device using short range wireless communication. The server then uses the second device identifier information to determine additional information concerning an entity or object located in proximity to the second device, and then the server delivers information to the first wireless device based at least in part upon both (a) the second device identifier and (b) a current step in a multiple step process for an ongoing electronic commerce transaction. 1. A method for facilitating a multiple step electronic commerce transaction involving a loyalty or voucher program between a first wireless device , a second wireless device , and a merchant device utilizing a server , comprising the steps of:receiving an identifier associated with said second wireless device or information derived from an identifier associated with said second wireless device, from said first wireless device, said identifier having been received by said first wireless device from said second wireless device using a short range wireless protocol,the server sending a list of one or more merchants to the first wireless device based on said identifier or information derived from said identifier and the location and the proximity of merchants to the first wireless device, after a search of merchant locations performed by said server,the server receiving confirmation of a transaction by the first wireless device or an entity associated with the first wireless device from a merchant device,wherein the first wireless device or the entity associated with the first wireless device had first selected a merchant from said list of one or more merchants, wherein said merchant is associated with said merchant device and ...

TRANSMIT CO-CHANNEL SPECTRUM SHARING

An intelligent backhaul system is disclosed for deployment in the presence of existing radio systems. A backhaul system for co-channel deployment with existing licensed and unlicensed wireless networks, including conventional cellular backhaul radios, Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service and other FCC 47 C.F.R. §101 licensed microwave networks is disclosed. Processing and network elements to manage and control the deployment and management of backhaul of radios that connect remote edge access networks to core networks in a geographic zone which co-exist with such existing systems or other sources of interference within a radio environment are also disclosed. 1. An intelligent backhaul radio comprising:a plurality of receive RF chains;one or more transmit RF chains;an antenna array comprising a plurality of directive gain antenna elements, wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF or transmit RF chain; andan interface bridge configured to couple the intelligent backhaul radio to a data network, the interface bridge comprising one or more Ethernet interfaces to couple the interface bridge to the data networkwherein the intelligent backhaul radio is configured to scan a plurality of radio frequency channels for the presence of radio signals transmitted from one or more point to point microwave systems to generate scan data, and wherein the intelligent backhaul radio comprises at least one adjustable network parameter that is adjustable based on the scan datawherein the at least one network parameter is adjusted to reduce a potential of interference of the intelligent backhaul radio with the one or more point to point microwave systemswherein the intelligent backhaul radio is a first intelligent backhaul radio, and wherein the adjusting the at least one network parameter comprises one or more of:selecting a frequency channel utilized between the first ...

REVERSE LINK INITIAL POWER SETTING USING EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER MESSAGE TO COMPUTE PATH LOSS

In an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a reference signal including pilot information is transmitted from a base station to one or multiple field units over a pilot channel. A message is also sent to the field units over a paging channel to indicate an effective radiated power level at which the reference signal is transmitted on the pilot channel. Based on a received power level of the reference signal at a field unit and the effective radiated power level of the reference signal, a forward path loss is estimated at the field unit for the forward link between the base station and field unit. Assuming the path loss in the reverse link is approximately the same as the estimated forward link path loss, the field unit can transmit, a reply message in the reverse link so that the base station generally receives a message at-a desired power level. 1. A method for performing an access procedure in a transmitting at least one of a first type of signal to a base station wherein the first type of signal is associated with requesting access to a network associated with the base station and is transmitted at a first power level;', 'receiving a first message from the base station in response to the base station receiving the at least one of the first type of signal, wherein the first message includes timing and power adjustment information for transmitting an access request message to the base station over an uplink shared channel and identification information associated with the subscriber unit;', 'transmitting the access request message to the base station over the uplink shared channel in accordance with the timing and power adjustment information wherein the access request message includes a request for a communication link and the identification information associated with the subscriber unit wherein the access request message is a second type of message and is associated with requesting access to the network;', 'receiving a second message from the base ...

POWER CONTROL PROTOCOL FOR HIGHLY VARIABLE DATA RATE REVERSE LINK OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A subscriber unit performs power control of a reverse link by sending heartbeat messages to a base station, permitting the base station to determine a reverse link quality report. Using a reverse link quality report message received from the base station, the subscriber unit calculates its reverse power level and maintains the reverse power level during the standby state. 1. A base station comprising:circuitry configured to receive first traffic data from a subscriber unit;the circuitry is further configured to transmit control information;the circuitry, in response to the subscriber unit not having traffic data to send, is further configured to receive a periodically transmitted first channel without traffic data in time intervals;wherein the transmitted control information includes an indication of the time intervals for the subscriber unit to transmit the first channel;the circuitry, in response to the received first channel, is further configured to transmit power commands to the subscriber unit to adjust a transmission power level of the first channel; andthe circuitry is further configured to receive second traffic data after receiving the periodically transmitted first channel; wherein a transmission power level of the received second traffic data is based on the power commands transmitted in response to the first channel.2. The base station of wherein each time interval is at least one time slot.3. The base station of wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit a grant to the subscriber unit; wherein the second traffic data is received in response to the grant.4. The base station of wherein the first channel is a single code channel.5. A method comprising:receiving, by a base station, first traffic data from a subscriber unit;transmitting, by the base station, control information;in response to the subscriber unit not having traffic data to send, receiving, by the base station a periodically transmitted first channel without traffic data in time ...

INTELLIGENT BACKHAUL RADIO WITH CO-BAND ZERO DIVISION DUPLEXING

A intelligent backhaul radio is disclosed, which can operate by zero division duplexing for use in PTP or PMP topologies, providing for significant spectrum usage benefits among other benefits. Specific system architectures and structures to enable active cancellation of multiple transmit signals at multiple receivers within a MIMO radio are disclosed. Further disclosed aspects include the adaptive optimization of cancellation parameters or coefficients. 1. An intelligent backhaul radio comprising:a plurality of transmit radio frequency (RF) chains to convert from a plurality of transmit chain input signals to a plurality of respective RF transmit chain signals;a plurality of receive RF chains to convert a plurality of receive RF signals to respective baseband sampled signals, wherein the receive RF signals comprise one or more transmitter related signals, each respectively derived from one of the RF transmit chain signals;a plurality of receive baseband cancellation combiners to combine a plurality of baseband filtered signals to provide a plurality of receive symbol streams;a plurality of adaptable baseband filter sets, each set of the plurality of adaptable baseband filter sets to filter respective ones of the plurality of baseband sampled signals and each set to provide a plurality of baseband filtered signals respectively to each of the plurality of respective receive baseband cancellation combiners, wherein each of said plurality of adaptable baseband filter sets comprise a plurality of adaptable baseband filters; anda cancellation controller to adapt each of said plurality of adaptable baseband filters to reduce an interfering signal component within one or more of said receive symbol streams, wherein the controller utilizes a metric that accounts for the level of said interfering signal component within one or more of said receive symbol streams and is derived from one or more of said receive RF signals or said receive symbol streams, and wherein said ...

METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR MULTI-PATH OF A CDMA REVERSE LINK UTILIZING AN ORTHOGONAL CHANNEL STRUCTURE

An apparatus for receiving reverse link signals from a plurality of subscriber units in a multi-path environment is described. The apparatus includes a receiver in a base station that receives a first plurality of reverse link signals and a second plurality of reverse link signals in a time interval. Each reverse link signal of the first plurality of reverse link signals is derived from at least a common pseudo noise (PN) sequence and unique orthogonal sequence and each reverse link signal of the second plurality of reverse link signals is derived from a unique pseudo noise (PN) sequence. The apparatus also includes a a processor that determines a timing offset associated with at least one reverse link signal to align a timing of the at least one reverse link signal with reverse link signals from other subscriber units. 1. An apparatus for receiving reverse link signals from a plurality of subscriber units in a multi-path environment , the apparatus comprising:a receiver in a base station that receives a first plurality of reverse link signals and a second plurality of reverse link signals in a time interval, wherein each said reverse link signal of the first plurality of reverse link signals is derived from at least a common pseudo noise (PN) sequence and unique orthogonal sequence and each said reverse link signal of the second plurality of reverse link signals is derived from a unique pseudo noise (PN) sequence; anda processor that determines a timing offset associated with at least one reverse link signal to align a timing of the at least one reverse link signal with reverse link signals from other subscriber units.2. The apparatus according to wherein the processor determines a fine timing offset and causes a fine phase adjustment of the common pseudo noise (PN) sequence of the reverse link signal.3. The apparatus according to wherein the processor provides gross timing offsets to the subscriber unit in the form of a timing command.4. The apparatus according to ...

MAINTAINING A MAINTENANCE CHANNEL IN A REVERSE LINK OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

In a reverse link of a wireless CDMA communication system, a method of maintaining an idling mode connection between a field unit and a base transceiver station is provided using various techniques to maintain the idle mode connection at a reduced power level. A preferred embodiment computes a time slot or frame offset based on modulo function using a field unit identifier in order to distribute field unit maintenance transmissions among available slots or offsets. An alternate embodiment detects explicit signaling states changes at the physical layer and causes power target changes. A further embodiment transmits maintenance data during predetermined time intervals, coordinated between the field units and BTS, allowing power levels to be adjusted accordingly. 1. A mobile device comprising:circuitry configured to transmit a first type of signal in first time intervals and a second type of signal in second time intervals; wherein the first type of signal includes no packet data and the second type of signal includes packet data; wherein the circuitry is further configured to separately control a transmission power level of the first type of signal and the second type of signal; and wherein the circuitry is further configured to receive separate power commands for the first type of signal and the second type of signal.2. The mobile device of wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit a signal of the first type including a request indicating that the mobile device has packet data to transmit; wherein the circuitry is further configured in response to the request to receive a resource assignment; and wherein the circuitry is further configured in response to the received resource assignment to transmit a signal of the second type.3. The mobile device of wherein the circuitry is configured to transition between transmitting signals of the second type to signals of the first type when the mobile device does not have packet data to transmit.4. The mobile ...

TRANSMITTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MESSAGES USING A STAGGERED UPLINK TIME SLOT

A downlink communication is transmitted/received in at least one downlink time slot. In response to the received downlink communication, an acknowledgement message is received/transmitted in an uplink time slot a fixed integer number of uplink time slots after transmission/reception of the received downlink communication. The uplink and downlink time slots are staggered by substantially a half of a time slot. 1. A wireless subscriber access unit comprising:a transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of uplink transmissions in a plurality of time intervals to a base station; anda receiver configured to receive from the base station, a single cumulative acknowledgement message, wherein the single cumulative acknowledgement message corresponds to the plurality of uplink transmissions and indicates whether data of the plurality of uplink transmissions has been received successfully.2. The wireless subscriber access unit of claim 1 , wherein the receiver is configured to receive the single cumulative acknowledgement message a fixed time period after a last transmission of the plurality of uplink transmissions.3. A method performed by a subscriber access unit claim 1 , the method comprising:transmitting a plurality of uplink transmissions in a plurality of time intervals to a base station; andreceiving from the base station, a single cumulative acknowledgement message, wherein the single cumulative acknowledgement message corresponds to the plurality of uplink transmissions and indicates whether data of the plurality of uplink transmissions has been received successfully.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the receiving further includes receiving the single cumulative acknowledgement message a fixed time period after a last transmission of the plurality of uplink transmissions.5. A base station comprising:a receiver configured to receive a plurality of uplink transmissions in a plurality of time intervals from a wireless subscriber access unit; anda transmitter ...

PERIPROSTHETIC SHOULDER FRACTURE REPAIR

A periprosthetic fracture repair solution that provides a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip, knee, or especially a total shoulder arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into humeral components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic or other components including additional fixation components. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. Such targeting devices are required in specific circumstances as the prosthetics may prevent x-ray imaging and consequently free hand alignment. 1. A prosthesis comprising:a joint interface surface, configured to articulate in situ against a second joint interface surface of a companion joint structure;one or more contingent features integrally disposed on or within the prosthesis;a removable contingent component interfaced with at least one of the contingent features, andwherein the removable contingent component is arranged to be removable so as to both: 'expose the one or more contingent features for use in securing the fracture stabilization component with the prosthesis.', 'provide access for insertion of a fracture stabilization component within a medullary canal of a shoulder bone in which the prosthesis is configured to reside; and'}2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the removable contingent component is further for use in securing an aligning arm in mechanical registration with both the prosthesis and the fracture stabilization component.3. The prosthesis of claim 2 , wherein the ...

EXCHANGING IDENTIFIERS BETWEEN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TO DETERMINE FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE EXCHANGED OR FURTHER SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

A server exchanges information between one or more wireless devices to complete a transaction. The server receives second device identifier information from a first wireless device using a wide area network. The second device identifier information was previously provided to the first wireless device using short range wireless communication. The server then uses the second device identifier information to determine additional information concerning an entity or object located in proximity to the second device, and then the server delivers information to the first wireless device based at least in part upon both (a) the second device identifier and (b) a current step in a multiple step process for an ongoing electronic commerce transaction. 1. A mobile wireless device for facilitating the use of proximity beacons comprising:a first radio for communicating with one or more servers and receiving identifier related information;a second radio for receiving proximity beacon transmissions from a plurality of beacon transmitter devices and for providing proximity beacon information derived from the proximity beacon transmissions; anda data processor for determining the proximity of at least one beacon transmitter device, entity, or object associated with at least a portion of the proximity beacon information by utilizing the identifier related information;wherein each of the proximity beacon transmissions comprises a MAC address, a unique identifier, and proximity beacon identification information;wherein the proximity beacon identification information indicates the proximity beacon transmissions are associated with a proximity beacon service; andwherein the proximity beacon identification information is the same for all proximity beacon transmissions from the plurality of beacon transmitter devices and identifies of each of the plurality of proximity beacon transmitter devices as being enabled with the proximity beacon service.2. The mobile wireless device of claim 1 , ...

EXCHANGING IDENTIFIERS BETWEEN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TO DETERMINE FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE EXCHANGED OR FURTHER SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

A server exchanges information between one or more wireless devices to complete a transaction. The server receives second device identifier information from a first wireless device using a wide area network. The second device identifier information was previously provided to the first wireless device using short range wireless communication. The server then uses the second device identifier information to determine additional information concerning an entity or object located in proximity to the second device, and then the server delivers information to the first wireless device based at least in part upon both (a) the second device identifier and (b) a current step in a multiple step process for an ongoing electronic commerce transaction. 1. A wireless mobile device for configuring use of a plurality of one-time use codes associated with use of one or more payment sources , and further associated with a plurality of electronic commerce transactions , the wireless mobile device comprising:a first radio for communicating payment configuration information between one or more servers and the wireless mobile device;a second radio, utilizing a short range wireless protocol different from a protocol utilized by the first radio, for transmitting each of the plurality of one-time use codes to at least one of one or more second wireless devices;a user interface, to receive input permitting one of one or more payment sources, as a preferred payment source, for use with at least one of the plurality of electronic commerce transactions;one or more data processors, coupled directly or indirectly to the first radio, the second radio, and the user interface, the one or more data processors for:receiving at least one or more portions of the payment configuration information from the first radio,determining said plurality of one-time use codes from the at least one or more portions of the payment configuration information,providing the plurality of one-time use codes to the second ...

ZERO DIVISION DUPLEXING MIMO RADIO WITH ADAPTABLE RF AND/OR BASEBAND CANCELLATION

An intelligent backhaul radio is disclosed, which can operate by zero division duplexing for use in PTP or PMP topologies, providing for significant spectrum usage benefits among other benefits. Specific system architectures and structures to enable active cancellation of multiple transmit signals at multiple receivers within a MIMO radio are disclosed. Further disclosed aspects include the adaptive optimization of cancellation parameters or coefficients. 1a plurality of transmit radio frequency (RF) chains, wherein each transmit RF chain is configured to convert from a respective one of a plurality of transmit chain input signals to a respective one of a plurality of transmit RF signals; one or more adaptable RF transversal filters, wherein each adaptable RF transversal filter is configured to filter a respective one of the one or more RF cancellation input signals to provide a respective one of one or more adaptable RF transversal filtered signals; and', 'an RF filtered signal combiner configured to combine the one or more adaptable RF transversal filtered signals within each one of the plurality of adaptable RF transversal filter sets to produce one of the plurality of RF transmit cancellation signals;, 'a plurality of adaptable RF transversal filter sets configured to convert one or more RF cancellation input signals derived from one or more of the plurality of transmit RF signals to a plurality of RF transmit cancellation signals, wherein each one of the plurality of adaptable RF transversal filter sets comprisesa plurality of antenna elements, wherein each of a plurality of receive RF signals is derived from signals received from at least one of the plurality of antenna elements, wherein each of the plurality of receive RF signals comprises at least one or more transmitter related signals, and wherein each of the one or more transmitter related signals is derived from at least one of the plurality of transmit RF signals;a plurality of RF cancellation combiners ...

ADVANCED BACKHAUL SERVICES

“Tiered” groups of devices (tiered service radios) and/or licenses associated with the devices or users so as to provide a hieratical set of interference protection mechanisms for members of each tier of service are disclosed. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint data links for any communication application, including wireless backhaul applications, are also disclosed. Exemplary systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein allow for the efficient operation of such a tiered service. Interference protection among tiered service devices belonging to one or more tiers of the service, from other devices within the same tier of service, or devices of other tiers of service, is disclosed. Identification of other devices of the same or differing tiers of service, and interference mitigation between other tiered service devices based upon intercommunication between the devices, and/or via a central registry database, are also disclosed. 1. A first tiered service radio for operating in a radio frequency band according to rules for operation allowing for radios of multiple tiers of service , comprising:a plurality of receive RF chains;one or more transmit RF chains;an antenna array comprising a plurality of directive gain antenna elements, wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF or transmit RF chain; andan interface bridge configured to couple the radio to a data network, communicate with a network based registry to determine registry information associated with any registered radios meeting specific criteria, wherein the specific criteria includes at least information associated with at least higher priority tiered service radio devices to that of the first tiered service radio;', 'scan one or more radio frequency channels for the presence of signature radio signals transmitted from one or more other tiered service radios to generate scan data, and wherein the radio comprises at least one adjustable network parameter that is ...

ANTENNA CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A subscriber unit, including an antenna array and an antenna array interface coupled to the antenna array, is described. Wireless transmissions, at least two of which are based on different directional transmissions from a transmitter, are received at the antenna array. Feedback messages are generated using the antenna array interface. The feedback messages are communicated using the antenna array to adjust settings of the transmitter. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:an antenna array; andan antenna array interface coupled to the antenna array;wherein the antenna array and antenna array interface are configured to implement a method;the method comprising:receiving, at the antenna array, wireless transmissions, at least two of which are based on different directional transmissions from a transmitter;generating, using the antenna array interface, a first type of feedback messages to control a power output level of the transmitter and a second type of feedback messages to indicate which of the at least two different directional transmissions from the transmitter supports a higher quality received signal;communicating, using the antenna array, the first and second type of feedback messages over a feedback channel to adjust settings of the transmitter;providing feedback information to one or more other subscriber units so that their corresponding transmit settings comprising at least power output levels are minimized for a particular antenna orientation and position in a shared wireless communication system.2. The subscriber unit as in claim 1 , wherein the antenna array and antenna array interface are further configured to implement the method further comprising:in a first frame of the shared feedback channel, transmitting a first type of feedback message, and in a frame contiguous with the first frame, transmitting a second type of feedback message.3. The subscriber unit as in claim 2 , wherein the antenna array and antenna array interface are further configured to ...

WATER FILTRATION DEVICES AND METHODS

A filter assembly includes a horizontally extending buoyant member and a filter panel that extends vertically from the buoyant member, the filter panel defining a tortuous path for passage of water and a surface area for biofilm growth and capture of particles in the biofilm, the filter panel being flexible from a neutral shape and position under force, and being resilient to return to the neutral shape and position by structural rigidity after cessation of the force. The titter panel includes multiple parallel sections defined between parallel vertically extending slits. The parallel sections are flexible permitting opening of the slits. A protective cover faces away from the buoyant member opposite a direction in which the filter panel extends. The filter panel is folded over the buoyant member and the cover is folded over the filter panel. 1. A filter assembly comprising:a horizontally extending buoyant member; anda filter panel that extends vertically from the buoyant member, the filter panel defining a tortuous path for passage of water and a surface area for biofilm growth and capture of particles in the biofilm, the filter panel being flexible from a neutral shape and position under force, and being resilient to return to the neutral shape and position by structural rigidity after cessation of the force.2. A filter assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the filter panel comprises multiple parallel sections defined between parallel vertically extending slits.3. A filter assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the parallel sections are flexible permitting opening of the slits4. A filter assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the filter panel comprises a distal end extending away from the buoyant member claim 2 , and the slits extend from the distal end toward the buoyant member without reaching the buoyant member.5. A filter assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the filter panel comprises a first layer and a second layer that extend vertically in the same ...

PROXIMITY DETECTION, VIRTUAL DETECTION, OR LOCATION BASED TRIGGERING OF THE EXCHANGE OF VALUE AND INFORMATION

A system, methods, and apparatuses are provided for valuation and exchange of stored value assets, information of value, and the transfer of value to or among individuals. The exchanged assets may be of a similar nature, e.g., music files exchanged for other music files, and exchange or trade of information such as rewards value or a restaurant coupon. The exchanged assets may also be other dissimilar assets exchanged between individuals and/or entities. The exchange may be initiated in numerous ways such as after completing a review, exchanging or trading a gift card, a prepaid card, a reward card, a coupon, a ticket, a pass, and/or the like when in proximity to a specific location or a location of some type or category, and/or exchanging or trading of other assets between individuals based on one or more constraints such as time, location, need, desire for the assets, and/or proximity. 1. An apparatus comprising one or more computer servers to facilitate the exchange of advertisements between wireless devices , the one or more computer servers further comprising:at least one processor, andat least one memory with executable instructions stored thereon,the at least one memory and the executable instructions, with the at least one processor, causing said one or more computer servers to:send, from the one or more servers to a first wireless device in a first vehicle, advertisement related information, whereby the advertisement related information subsequently enables an advertisement transmission broadcast by the first wireless device, and to subsequently enable reception of the advertisement transmission by a second wireless device in a second vehicle;receive, at the one or more servers from the second wireless device, a unique identifier derived from the advertisement transmission; andsend, from the one or more servers to the first wireless device in the first vehicle, information derived from the unique identifier, to thereby enable at least one of the first or ...

PROXIMITY DETECTION, VIRTUAL DETECTION, OR LOCATION BASED TRIGGERING OF THE EXCHANGE OF VALUE AND INFORMATION

A system, methods, and apparatuses are provided for valuation and exchange of stored value assets, information of value, and the transfer of value to or among individuals. The exchanged assets may be of a similar nature, e.g., music files exchanged for other music files, and exchange or trade of information such as rewards value or a restaurant coupon. The exchanged assets may also be other dissimilar assets exchanged between individuals and/or entities. The exchange may be initiated in numerous ways such as after completing a review, exchanging or trading a gift card, a prepaid card, a reward card, a coupon, a ticket, a pass, and/or the like when in proximity to a specific location or a location of some type or category, and/or exchanging or trading of other assets between individuals based on one or more constraints such as time, location, need, desire for the assets, and/or proximity. 1. One or more computer servers to facilitate the transfer of stored value from one or more devices , cards , or accounts to a wireless device , the one or more computer servers comprising:at least one processor, andat least one memory with executable instructions stored thereon,the at least one memory and the executable instructions, with the at least one processor, cause said one or more computer servers to:receive a first message associated with a first wireless device or associated with an entity associated with said first wireless device;receive from the first wireless device first information also associated with said first wireless device or associated with said entity associated with said first wireless device, wherein the first information is used to determine one or more merchant identities which are in proximity to said first wireless device;receive second information also associated with said first wireless device or associated with said entity associated with said first wireless device, wherein said second information includes a desired, expected or an ongoing target ...

ENHANCEMENT OF THE CHANNEL PROPAGATION MATRIX ORDER AND RANK FOR A WIRELESS CHANNEL

Enhancement of wireless Channel Order and rank (ECHO) systems and ECHO repeater devices for enhancement of a wireless propagation channel for point to point or point to multipoint radio configurations are disclosed. The enhancement may be used for MIMO communications channels. Aspects support a richer multipath environment to increase the rank of the channel propagation matrix and/or to increase the magnitude of the coefficients of the propagation matrix between two or more radios. Such enhancement is applicable to backhaul radios in terms of increased range or in the number of supportable information streams. The installation, provisioning, optimization, control, monitoring, and adaptation of such devices within a network of backhaul radios is also disclosed. Wireless links and control between IBR and ECHO devices, and between ECHO devices and other ECHO devices, are also disclosed. 1a first radio for transmission of a plurality of first information streams having one or more associated embedded first control signals;a second radio for reception of the plurality of first information streams and reception of one or more embedded second control signals respectively associated with one or more of the plurality of first information streams; a channel filter for channel filtering a signal comprising at least one of the plurality of first information streams and at least one of the one or more associated embedded first control signals;', 'a detector for performing detection of at least one of the one or more associated first embedded control signals;', 'a repeater device controller for enabling one or more transmitters of the repeater device based upon said detection;', 'a demodulator for demodulating at least one of the associated first embedded control signals to determine associated first control information;', 'a modulator for generating one or more second control signals;', 'a coupler for combining the one or more second control signals respectively with the signal ...

SMART HUB

An intelligent hub for interfacing with other devices and performing smart audio or video source selection. 114.-. (canceled)15. A wireless speaker device for executing commands based on voice recognition and detecting the presence of other wireless speaker devices , the wireless speaker device comprising:a Wi-Fi radio;a Bluetooth radio;one or more microphones;at least one loudspeaker;a signal generator for providing one or more audio information signals;an audio information interface for providing the one or more audio information signals for use in the generation of respective acoustic signals to respective loudspeakers; and detect the presence of a second wireless speaker device, utilizing the Bluetooth radio;', 'communicate with the second wireless speaker device utilizing the Wi-Fi radio and/or the Bluetooth radio, to provide simultaneous audio playback of streaming content utilizing both the at least one loudspeaker located within the wireless speaker device and at least one loudspeaker local to the second wireless speaker device;', 'communicate with one or more remote servers using the Wi-Fi radio to receive streaming content for playback from a plurality of content sources;', 'receive acoustic signals using the one or more microphones;', 'perform voice command recognition on the acoustic signals, to determine a connected speaker command; and', 'perform one of a plurality of functions in response to the at least one connected speaker command, wherein the plurality of functions includes selecting one of the plurality of content sources for playback to both of the wireless speaker devices at the same time., 'one or more processors configured to execute program code to16. The device of wherein the acoustic signals include the streaming content.17. The device of wherein the acoustic signals comprise sounding signals that are inaudible signals embedded in audio signals broadcast by at least one of the respective speaker devices claim 15 , and the processor is ...

USE OF ORTHOGONAL OR NEAR ORTHOGONAL CODES IN REVERSE LINK

An apparatus and method for use with a shared access communication channel is disclosed. A wireless network device receives signals and recovers data from a first plurality of subscriber units and a second plurality of subscriber units in a time interval. Received signals from the first plurality of subscriber units are distinguishable by having unique pseudo noise (PN) sequence with respect to others of the first plurality of subscriber units. Received signals the second plurality of subscriber units are distinguishable by a unique orthogonal sequence with respect to others of the second plurality of subscriber units. Received signals are distinguished between the first and second plurality of subscriber units based on detection of an orthogonal sequence present only in the received signals from the second plurality of subscriber units. 1. A subscriber unit for communicating with a network device , wherein the network device is in communication with a first plurality of subscriber units each associated with a pseudo noise (PN) sequence that is different from PN sequences associated with other subscriber units of the first plurality of subscriber units , and a second plurality of subscriber units each associated with a PN sequence that is also associated with other subscriber units of the second plurality of subscriber units and an orthogonal sequence that is different from an orthogonal sequence of other subscriber units of the second plurality of subscriber units , the subscriber unit comprising:an antenna; andtransmitter circuitry operatively coupled to the antenna and configured to transmit a wireless signal in a time interval which includes at least one time slot;wherein the subscriber unit is one of the first plurality of subscriber units; andwherein the wireless signal is generated using the PN sequence that is different from the PN sequences associated with other subscriber units of the first plurality of subscriber units, and not using the orthogonal ...

PROXIMITY DETECTION, VIRTUAL DETECTION, OR LOCATION BASED TRIGGERING OF THE EXCHANGE OF VALUE AND INFORMATION

A system, methods, and apparatuses are provided for valuation and exchange of stored value assets, information of value, and the transfer of value to or among individuals. The exchanged assets may be of a similar nature, e.g., music files exchanged for other music files, and exchange or trade of information such as rewards value or a restaurant coupon. The exchanged assets may also be other dissimilar assets exchanged between individuals and/or entities. The exchange may be initiated in numerous ways such as after completing a review, exchanging or trading a gift card, a prepaid card, a reward card, a coupon, a ticket, a pass, and/or the like when in proximity to a specific location or a location of some type or category, and/or exchanging or trading of other assets between individuals based on one or more constraints such as time, location, need, desire for the assets, and/or proximity. 1. A method for enabling use of proximity advertisements in a moving vehicle comprising:receiving at a first vehicle an advertisement transmission broadcast from a second vehicle using a first radio;communicating between the first vehicle and a server, advertisement related information;interfacing with a navigational device to retrieve navigational information; anddetermining relevance of information derived from the advertisement transmission based upon the navigational information and the advertisement related information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:communicating between the first and second vehicle using the first radio configured for vehicle to vehicle communication including safety related information relevant to the safe operation of one or both of the vehicles.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first radio is configured for DSRC communications.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first radio is configured for 802.11p communications.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first radio is configured for Bluetooth communications.6. The method of claim 2 , ...

USE OF CORRELATION COMBINATION TO ACHIEVE CHANNEL DETECTION

Combinations of correlation results are used to achieve detection of multiple coded signals at a receiver in a wireless communications system. The code applied to signals includes a lower rate code and a higher rate code. The lower rate code is a nested or tiered code such that it comprises at least two code sequences of the higher rate code. The received coded signal is correlated with the higher rate code using a single higher rate correlator to provide a higher rate code correlation result. The higher rate code correlation results are fed to two or more lower rate code correlators that combine multiple higher rate code-correlation results, each using a different lower rate code, to provide corresponding lower rate code correlation results. The presence of at least one coded signal or mutually exclusive coded signals can be determined from the lower rate code correlation results. 1receiving a message in a time slot;decoding the received message; andperforming synchronization with an access unit based on the decoded received message.. A method for use in wireless communications, the method comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/137,099, filed on Dec. 20, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/306,547, filed on Nov. 29, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,638,877, issued Jan. 28, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/488,798, filed on Jun. 22, 2009, now abandoned on Nov. 30, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/119,522, filed on Apr. 9, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,551,663, issued Jun. 23, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/775,305, filed on Feb. 1, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,079,523, issued Jul. 18, 2006. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/282,936, filed on Apr. 10, 2001. This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/738,934 filed Dec. ...

NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DRESSING AND RELATED APPARATUS

A Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressing having a sealing layer on a non-wound interfacing surface. Such a sealed surface eases application and reduces the risk of a loss of seal once applied to a patient. Associated adaptors and couplers, which may be universal couplers, allow for simplified use of the disclosed and existing dressings. An optional pressure regulator unit may use existing wall suction available in medical facilities; it may interface with a transportation unit. Embodiments of the regulation unit provide for various monitoring, operation and alarming features that may be accessed using mobile wireless, wireless LAN, and internet based connectivity approaches. 1. A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus comprising:a sponge layer for contacting a wound surface;a non-wound contacting layer for preventing passage of gas or liquid;wherein the non-wound contacting layer and the sponge layer are bonded together to form an integrated structure; andwherein one or more edges of the integrated structure are trim-able allowing for correct fitting to a wound.2. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of further comprising a suction hose interface for interfacing a suction source to a surface layer of the integrated structure.3. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of wherein the surface layer of the integrated structure is at least a portion of the non-wound contacting layer.4. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the suction hose interface is configured for assembly with the integrated structure during application of the integrated structure to the wound surface.5. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the suction hose interface is a prefabricated structure further comprising:an adhesive for adhering the surface layer at least a portion of the suction hose interface;an interface body including a vacuum transfer chamber, for receiving the suction source, and transferring ...

METHOD TO MANUFACTURE SUBSTRATE WITH LATENT WETTING DEVICE

Dry, plied roll paper is transformed into hand wetted roll paper that may be used either dry, or selectively hand wetted using a wetting device. The device is then shaped into a container filled with an anti-bacterial cleaning agent, or other agent, and assembled on the paper ply. The hand wetted paper ply can be used as paper towels or toilet paper for dry and/or wet hygienic cleaning. 1. A hand wetted paper product , comprising:at least one paper ply; anda wetting device disposed on a surface of the paper ply, the wetting device comprised of a bottom part that is formed into a container with sides and a flange, and a top part formed into a cover with a sealed opening portion,wherein the wetting device is filled with a liquid agent,wherein the paper ply is configured to absorb the liquid agent,wherein the sealed opening portion is configured to open before other portions of the wetting device in response to applied external pressure using a digit of a user's hand, and configured to directly wet the paper ply.2. The hand wetted paper product of claim 1 , where the wetting device has two length dimensions parallel to the paper ply that are larger than another length dimension perpendicular to the paper ply to thereby minimize bulging and allow more sheets in a given roll or package.3. The hand wetted paper product of claim 1 , wherein the wetting device is flexible so that it conforms to the changing diameter of the paper produced when wound on a roll.4. The hand wetted paper product of claim 1 , wherein a pressure required to open the sealed opening portion is regulated by adjusting a width and a length of the sealed opening portion claim 1 , and by varying an amount claim 1 , type and application of a frangible adhesive used to seal the sealed opening portion. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/293,764 filed Mar. 6, 2019, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/981,631 filed on May 16, 2018, which claims ...

Method and device for responding to a query

A process and device for responding to a query includes receiving, at an electronic computing device, a query for providing a response at a first communication device. The process further includes determining that the response to the query is to be provided as a group response to communication devices in the first communication group. When one or more of the communication devices do not have permission to receive the group response, the electronic computing device causes modification of the group response to generate a second response and provides the second response to at least one of the communication devices in the first communication group. Alternatively, the electronic computing device alters an output action and provides the group response to at least one of the communication devices in the first communication group in accordance with the altered output action.

METHOD FOR INSTALLING A HYBRID BAND RADIO

A hybrid band intelligent backhaul radio (HB-IBR) is disclosed that is a combination of two radios operating in different bands. Embodiments include a dual radio configuration wherein a first radio operates in a non-line of sight (NLOS) radio link configuration and a second ancillary radio operates in a near line of sight or line of sight configuration (n)LOS. For example, the HB-IBR may have an Intelligent Backhaul Radio (IBR) operating in the non-line of sight mode of operation within the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band, and have an ancillary radio link operating in the FCC part 101 E band of operation at 60 GHz. A common medium access control (MAC) block may be utilized between the dual radios. 1. A method for installing a first hybrid band radio for communicating with at least a second hybrid band radio , wherein the first hybrid band radio comprises at least a first transmitter , a first receiver and a first antenna assembly for communicating over a first wireless link within one or more first frequency bands and a second transmitter , a second receiver and a second antenna assembly for communicating over a second wireless link within one or more second frequency bands , said method comprising:course aligning a physical mounting of the first hybrid band radio in a direction chosen to connect with the second hybrid band radio over at least the second wireless link;establishing at least the second wireless link between the first hybrid band radio and the second hybrid band radio;determining one or more metrics associated with the first wireless link between the first hybrid band radio and the second hybrid band radio;communicating over the second wireless link at least one of the one or more metrics or at least one control message associated with the determining of at least one of the one or more metrics;fine aligning based upon at least one of the one or more metrics at least one of the physical mounting of the first hybrid band radio, a position of the first antenna ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALLOWING SOFT HANDOFF OF A CDMA REVERSE LINK UTILIZING AN ORTHOGONAL CHANNEL STRUCTURE

Method and apparatus for base stations and subscriber units allows soft handoff of a CDMA reverse link utilizing an orthogonal channel structure. Subscriber units transmit an orthogonally coded signal over a reverse link to the base stations. A given base station provides timing control of the timing offset of the reverse link signal. Based on at least one criterion, an alignment controller determines that the given base station should hand off timing control to another base station, and a soft handoff process ensues. In response to a command or message for soft handoff of the subscriber unit from the given base station to another base station, the subscriber unit makes a coarse timing adjustment to the timing of the coded signal. The subscriber unit may make fine timing adjustments based on feedback from the base station controlling timing. Multiple base stations may provide power control feedback to the subscriber unit. 1. An integrated circuit (IC) for use in a wireless subscriber unit comprising:circuitry configured to output packet data for transmission in soft handover to a plurality of base stations; wherein the packet data is transmitted using at least one orthogonal code and a pseudo noise (PN) code; wherein the circuitry is further configured to receive as an input a power control command from each of at least two of the base stations such that each power control command from a respective base station is a plurality of bits that indicates one of a plurality of power levels; wherein the circuitry is further configured in response to the received power control commands, to output an adjustment to adjust a power level associated with the transmission of the packet data; wherein the power level is a lowest power level indicated by one of the power control commands.2. An integrated circuit (IC) for use in a wireless subscriber unit comprising:circuitry configured to output packet data for transmission in soft handover to two base stations; wherein the packet ...

USE OF CORRELATION COMBINATION TO ACHIEVE CHANNEL DETECTION

Combinations of correlation results are used to achieve detection of multiple coded signals at a receiver in a wireless communications system. The code applied to signals includes a lower rate code and a higher rate code. The lower rate code is a nested or tiered code such that it comprises at least two code sequences of the higher rate code. The received coded signal is correlated with the higher rate code using a single higher rate correlator to provide a higher rate code correlation result. The higher rate code correlation results are fed to two or more lower rate code correlators that combine multiple higher rate code correlation results, each using a different lower rate code, to provide corresponding lower rate code correlation results. The presence of at least one coded signal or mutually exclusive coded signals can be determined from the lower rate code correlation results. 1receiving a message in a time slot;decoding the received message; andperforming synchronization with an access unit based on the decoded received message.. A method for use in wireless communications, the method comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/488,798, filed on Jun. 22, 2009, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/119,522, filed on Apr. 9, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,551,663, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/775,305 filed Feb. 1, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,079,523, issued Jul. 18, 2006. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/282,936, filed on Apr. 10, 2001. This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/738,934 filed Dec. 15, 2000. The entire teachings of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) modulation is a multi-user access transmission scheme in which signals from different users overlap both in frequency and in time. This is in contrast with Frequency ...

System and method for projecting graphical objects

Systems and methods of projecting graphical objects are disclosed. In one example, a system includes a virtual reality (VR) rendering engine configured to generate a virtual reality space of a geographic region of interest with a graphical feature that represents a physical feature in the geographic region of interest. A display is configured to display a VR graphical user interface (GUI) with the generated virtual reality space and a menu including graphical objects. A graphical object may be placed on the graphical feature in the virtual reality space. A projector interface determines a projection surface on the physical feature based on the placement of the graphical object in the virtual reality space and generates instructions for a projector to project an image of the graphical object onto the projection surface in the physical feature of the geographic region of interest.

System and method for orthogonally arranging ejectors in a three dimensional object printer

A printer that forms three-dimensional objects has two printheads, one of which is positioned to eject material drops in a direction that is parallel to a plane of a planar member on which an object is formed by the two printheads.

INTELLIGENT BACKHAUL RADIO WITH CO-BAND ZERO DIVISION DUPLEXING

A intelligent backhaul radio is disclosed, which can operate by zero division duplexing for use in PTP or PMP topologies, providing for significant spectrum usage benefits among other benefits. Specific system architectures and structures to enable active cancellation of multiple transmit signals at multiple receivers within a MIMO radio are disclosed. Further disclosed aspects include the adaptive optimization of cancellation parameters or coefficients. 1a plurality of transmit radio frequency (RF) chains to convert from a plurality of transmit chain input signals to a plurality of respective RF transmit chain signals;a plurality of receive RF chains to convert a plurality of receive RF signals to respective baseband sampled signals, wherein the receive RF signals comprise one or more transmitter related signals, each respectively derived from one of the RF transmit chain signals;a plurality of receive baseband cancellation combiners to combine a plurality of baseband filtered signals to provide a plurality of receive symbol streams;a plurality of adaptable baseband filter sets, each set of the plurality of adaptable baseband filter sets to filter respective ones of the plurality of baseband sampled signals and each set to provide a plurality of baseband filtered signals respectively to each of the plurality of respective receive baseband cancellation combiners, where one or more of said plurality of adaptable baseband filter sets comprise a plurality of adaptable baseband filters; anda cancellation controller to adapt each of said plurality of adaptable baseband filters to reduce an interfering signal component within one or more of said receive symbol streams, wherein the controller utilizes a metric that accounts for the level of said interfering signal component within one or more of said receive symbol streams and is derived from one or more of said receive RF signals or said receive symbol streams, and wherein said interfering signal component is derived from ...

Variable Rate Coding for Forward and Reverse Link

A technique for encoding a signal used in a digital communication system in which individual traffic channel data rates may be adapted to specific channel conditions. In particular, a forward error correction coding rate is adapted for individual channels while at the same time maintaining a fixed block size independent of the FEC coding rate. This allows the system data rate to adapt to the channel conditions experienced by a specific user. Thus, users experiencing good communication conditions with low multipath distortion may be allocated higher capacity, whereas users with significant multipath distortion may make use of lower rate (higher levels of coding) error codes to maintain high quality. Messages are sent from a transmitter to a receiver to inform the receiver of the coding rate implemented at any given point in time. These parameters may be adjusted independent of transmitted power level through the expedient of ensuring that size of a transmitted frame remains constant, while permitting the ability to change FEC coding rates and FEC block sizes. 1. A subscriber unit comprising:a forward error correction (FEC) encoder configured to encode a plurality of frames, each of the plurality of frames including a variable number of data bits, to include an error correction code such that a resulting number of output symbols remains fixed, wherein the error correction code is selected based on a channel condition associated with the subscriber unit.2. The subscriber unit of claim 1 , further comprising:a modulator configured to modulate the output symbols according to a multiple-access modulation technique to produce a modulated encoded signal.3. The subscriber unit of claim 2 , further comprising:a radio frequency up-converter configured to transmit the modulated encoded signal.4. The subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of frames is selected to produce claim 1 , when encoded claim 1 , a desired number of output symbols in an encoded frame.5. ...

COMBINATION INTRA-MEDULLARY AND EXTRA-MEDULLARY FRACTURE STABILIZATION WITH ALIGNING ARM

A device provides a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. 1. A fracture fixation apparatus for securing a plurality of bone segments including at least one fracture between the plurality of bone segments , comprising:an intramedullary nail;one or more intramedullary nail screws;wherein the intramedullary nail comprises a plurality of intramedullary nail clearance holes for accepting one or more of the intramedullary nail screws;an extramedullary plate;one or more extramedullary plate screws;wherein the extramedullary plate comprises a plurality of extramedullary plate clearance holes for accepting one or more of the extramedullary plate screws;an aligning arm, for mechanically registering the intramedullary nail and the extramedullary plate;wherein the aligning arm comprises one or more first alignment features for providing mechanical alignment of at least one of the intramedullary nail screws with respective ones of the intramedullary nail clearance holes, so as to allow for the insertion of the at least one intramedullary nail screws within the respective ones of the intramedullary nail clearance holes in mechanical registration; andwherein the aligning arm further comprises one or ...

REMOVABLE BIOCOMPATIBLE SUBSTRATE FILTER FOR A REAMING AND COLLECTION DEVICE

The present invention provides for a removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter that includes biocompatible implant material configured to trap second stage operative particulate matter that may include at least one of bone fragments, plasma, stem cells, cellular matter, and growth factors captured from irrigation fluid. The second stage biocompatible substrate filter may be configured to combine with bone fragments captured from irrigation fluid by a first stage filter and may be configured to be operable with a reaming and collection device. 1. A removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter comprising:biocompatible implant material configured to trap second stage operative particulate matter;wherein the second stage operative particulate matter includes at least one of bone fragments, plasma, stem cells, cellular matter, and growth factors captured from irrigation fluid;wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to combine with bone fragments captured from irrigation fluid by a first stage filter, defining a combined product;wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to be operable with a reaming and collection device.2. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is a porous and hydrophilic membrane configured as an implantable product for implantation within humans.3. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured as an implantable product; and wherein the first stage operative particulate matter and the bone fragments conform to a size and geometric shape consistent with an undulated surface of the second stage filter.4. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the second stage is a centrifuge.5. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the ...

EMBEDDED CONTROL SIGNALING FOR SELF-ORGANIZING WIRELESS BACKHAUL RADIO AND SYSTEMS

Enhancement of wireless Channel Order and rank (ECHO) systems and ECHO repeater devices for enhancement of a wireless propagation channel for point to point or point to multipoint radio configurations are disclosed. The enhancement may be used for MIMO communications channels. Aspects support a richer multipath environment to increase the rank of the channel propagation matrix and/or to increase the magnitude of the coefficients of the propagation matrix between two or more radios. Such enhancement is applicable to backhaul radios in terms of increased range or in the number of supportable information streams. The installation, provisioning, optimization, control, monitoring, and adaptation of such devices within a network of backhaul radios is also disclosed. Wireless links and control between IBR and ECHO devices, and between ECHO devices and other ECHO devices, are also disclosed. 1. A first backhaul radio for at least communicating one or more first information streams to one or more other backhaul radios , said first backhaul radio comprising:one or more directive gain antenna elements;one or more combiners, wherein each respective combiner is configured to linearly combine at least one of the one or more first information streams with one or more associated first control signals to provide a respective combined transmission signal, and wherein at least one of the one or more associated first control signals is a spread spectrum signal;one or more transmitters, wherein each transmitter is configured to be couplable or coupled to at least one of the one or more directive gain antenna elements, and wherein at least one transmitter is configured to transmit at least one respective combined transmission signal; andone or more receivers, wherein each receiver is configured to be couplable or coupled to at least one of the one or more directive gain antenna elements, and wherein at least one receiver is configured to receive at least second control information from ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A TEMPERATURE RELEASED ADHESIVE STRUCTURE FOR USE WITH BANDAGES

An adhesive article that remains securely bonded to a substrate until a stimuli is applied. The article may be embodied as an adhesive tape, a bandage, or as other articles. The stimuli may be a change in temperature or application of a reduction that causes a structure within the article to break, creak, or otherwise disrupt to expose the adhesive to a solvent, such as via a difference in Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) or by exposing the article to a glass transition temperature. 1. A stimuli-responsive adhesive article comprising:an adhesive,a polymer defining an enclosed cavity, anda solvent disposed within the cavity,whereby the adhesive article is responsive to a stimuli, the stimuli comprising at least one of electromagnetic radiation, acoustic radiation or temperature change, and, upon application of the stimuli, the adhesive article becomes removable.2. The article of wherein the polymer is a polymeric layer on which the adhesive is disposed.3. The article of wherein the polymer defines a spherical enclosed cavity.4. The article of wherein application of the stimuli disrupts the polymer to expose the adhesive to the solvent.5. The article of wherein the stimuli comprises one or more of cooling claim 1 , heating claim 1 , ultrasonic frequency claim 1 , radio frequency claim 1 , or microwave frequency radiation.6. The article of wherein the stimuli comprises ultrasonic frequency claim 1 ,7. The article of wherein the stimuli comprises radio frequency claim 1 , or microwave frequency radiation.8. The article of wherein the adhesive article is integrated with a negative pressure wound dressing.9. The article of wherein the adhesive article is for forming an airtight seal.10. The article of additionally comprising:a protective layer disposed on the adhesive.11. The article of wherein the polymer defines a plurality of spheroids encapsulating the solvent claim 1 , and the spheroids are dispersed through the adhesive.12. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ...

TRANSMITTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MESSAGES USING A STAGGERED UPLINK TIME SLOT

A downlink communication is transmitted/received in at least one downlink time slot. In response to the received downlink communication, an acknowledgement message is received/transmitted in an uplink time slot a fixed integer number of uplink time slots after transmission/reception of the received downlink communication. The uplink and downlink time slots are staggered by substantially a half of a time slot. 1. A code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless subscriber unit comprising a memory and at least one processor , the memory configured to store executable instructions , that when executed by the at least one processor , cause the CDMA wireless subscriber unit to:use a pseudo-random noise (PN) code combined with other codes to define a plurality of channels on a given radio frequency carrier, wherein the plurality of channels includes at least a downlink channel and an uplink channel;receive a downlink communication in at least one downlink time slot of the downlink channel;in response to the received downlink communication, produce an acknowledgement message; andtransmit the acknowledgement message in an uplink time slot of the uplink channel a fixed integer number of uplink time slots after reception of the received downlink communication;wherein the uplink time slot and the downlink time slot are staggered by substantially a half of a time slot.2. The CDMA wireless subscriber unit of wherein the downlink communication includes TCP/IP data.3. The CDMA wireless subscriber unit of wherein the acknowledgement is a link layer acknowledgement.4. The CDMA wireless subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the uplink time slot is not assigned to the subscriber unit by a network device.5. A method for use by a code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless subscriber unit comprising:using a pseudo-random noise (PN) code combined with other codes to define a plurality of channels on a given radio frequency carrier, wherein the plurality of channels includes at least a ...

ZERO DIVISION DUPLEXING MIMO RADIO WITH ADAPTABLE RF AND/OR BASEBAND CANCELLATION

An intelligent backhaul radio is disclosed, which can operate by zero division duplexing for use in PTP or PMP topologies, providing for significant spectrum usage benefits among other benefits. Specific system architectures and structures to enable active cancellation of multiple transmit signals at multiple receivers within a MIMO radio are disclosed. Further disclosed aspects include the adaptive optimization of cancellation parameters or coefficients. 1a plurality of transmit radio frequency (RF) chains, wherein each transmit RF chain is configured to convert from a respective one of a plurality of transmit chain input signals to a respective one of a plurality of transmit RF signals; one or more adaptable RF transversal filters, wherein each adaptable RF transversal filter is configured to filter a respective one of the one or more RF cancellation input signals to provide a respective one of one or more adaptable RF transversal filtered signals; and', 'an RF filtered signal combiner configured to combine the one or more adaptable RF transversal filtered signals within each one of the plurality of adaptable RF transversal filter sets to produce one of the plurality of RF transmit cancellation signals;, 'a plurality of adaptable RF transversal filter sets configured to convert one or more RF cancellation input signals derived from one or more of the plurality of transmit RF signals to a plurality of RF transmit cancellation signals, wherein each one of the plurality of adaptable RF transversal filter sets comprisesa plurality of antenna elements, wherein each of a plurality of receive RF signals is derived from signals received from at least one of the plurality of antenna elements, wherein each of the plurality of receive RF signals comprises at least one or more transmitter related signals, and wherein each of the one or more transmitter related signals is derived from at least one of the plurality of transmit RF signals;a plurality of RF cancellation combiners ...

ADVANCED BACKHAUL SERVICES

“Tiered” groups of devices (tiered service radios) and/or licenses associated with the devices or users so as to provide a hieratical set of interference protection mechanisms for members of each tier of service are disclosed. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint data links for any communication application, including wireless backhaul applications, are also disclosed. Exemplary systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein allow for the efficient operation of such a tiered service. Interference protection among tiered service devices belonging to one or more tiers of the service, from other devices within the same tier of service, or devices of other tiers of service, is disclosed. Identification of other devices of the same or differing tiers of service, and interference mitigation between other tiered service devices based upon intercommunication between the devices, and/or via a central registry database, are also disclosed. 1a plurality of receive RF chains;one or more transmit RF chains;an antenna array comprising a plurality of directive gain antenna elements, wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF or transmit RF chain; andan interface bridge configured to couple the radio to a data network, communicate with a network based registry to determine registry information associated with any registered radios meeting specific criteria, wherein the specific criteria includes at least information associated with at least higher priority tiered service radio devices to that of the first tiered service radio;', 'scan one or more radio frequency channels for the presence of signature radio signals transmitted from one or more other tiered service radios to generate scan data, and wherein the radio comprises at least one adjustable network parameter that is adjustable based on the scan data,', 'wherein said scanned one or more radio frequency channels are selected based upon said registry information, and', 'wherein the at ...

HYBRID BAND INTELLIGENT BACKHAUL RADIO

A hybrid band intelligent backhaul radio (HB-IBR) is disclosed that is a combination of two radios operating in different bands. Embodiments include a dual radio configuration wherein a first radio operates in a non-line of sight (NLOS) radio link configuration and a second ancillary radio operates in a near line of sight or line of sight configuration (n)LOS. For example, the HB-IBR may have an Intelligent Backhaul Radio (IBR) operating in the non-line of sight mode of operation within the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band, and have an ancillary radio link operating in the FCC part 101 E band of operation at 60 GHz. A common medium access control (MAC) block may be utilized between the dual radios. 1a first radio, wherein the first radio is configured to operate in a first frequency band utilizing first radio parameters to provide a first communications link;a second radio, wherein the second radio is configured to operate in a second frequency band utilizing second radio parameters to provide a second communications link, said second frequency band being different from said first frequency band; anda controller in communication with the first radio and the second radio, the controller to control functions associated with the first and second radio parameters and the first and second communication links, wherein performance metrics of the first communications link is enhanced utilizing said second communications link.. A hybrid band intelligent backhaul radio comprising: The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/748,544, filed on Jan. 23, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent Ser. No. 13/448,294, filed on Apr. 16, 2012, and the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.1. FieldThe present disclosure relates generally to data networking and in particular to a backhaul radio for connecting remote edge access networks to core networks. In some embodiments, the present disclosure ...

PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTS

The present invention provides for a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Use of pre-engineered fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. Such targeting devices are required in specific circumstances as the prosthetics may prevent x-ray imaging and consequently free hand alignment. 1. A prosthesis comprising:a joint interface surface, configured to articulate in situ against a second joint interface surface of a companion joint structure;one or more contingent features integrally disposed on or within the prosthesis; anda removable contingent component interfaced with at least one of the contingent features, provide access for insertion of a fracture stabilization component within a medullary canal of a bone in which the prosthesis is configured to reside; and', 'expose the one or more contingent features for use in securing the fracture stabilization component with the prosthesis., 'wherein the removable contingent component is arranged to be removable so as to both2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the removable contingent ...

Floating Wetland Structures and Assemblies

A floating wetland structure designed for placement in a body of water includes: at least one surface module having an upper surface at or above the water level; at least one submerged module below the water level; and a frame interconnecting the surface module and submerged module. The frame maintains the surface module as horizontally offset from the submerged module such that an open water area is defined. The floating wetland structure can have an alternating arrangement of surface modules and submerged modules. The frame may include lengthwise extending members and laterally extending members. Horizontally extending lower members may be interconnected with the upper members by vertically extending members that maintain the submerged module below the water level. 1. A floating wetland structure for placement in a body of water having a water level , the floating wetland structure comprising:a frame; and at least one surface module having an upper surface for placement at or above the water level; and', 'at least one submerged module for placement below the water level., 'a plurality of modules comprising2. The floating wetland structure according to claim 1 , wherein the frame maintains at least two modules of the plurality of modules as horizontally offset from each other such that a spacing are maintained to define an open water area.3. The floating wetland structure according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of modules has an alternating arrangement of surface modules and submerged modules.4. The floating wetland structure according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises lengthwise extending members and laterally extending members.5. The floating wetland structure according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises at least one horizontally extending upper member claim 1 , at least one horizontally extending lower member claim 1 , and at least one vertically extending member interconnecting the upper member and lower member.6. The ...

NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DRESSING AND RELATED APPARATUS

A Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressing having a sealing layer on a non-wound interfacing surface. Such a sealed surface eases application and reduces the risk of a loss of seal once applied to a patient. Associated adaptors and couplers, which may be universal couplers, allow for simplified use of the disclosed and existing dressings. An optional pressure regulator unit may use existing wall suction available in medical facilities; it may interface with a transportation unit. Embodiments of the regulation unit provide for various monitoring, operation and alarming features that may be accessed using mobile wireless, wireless LAN, and internet based connectivity approaches. 1. A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus comprising:a sponge layer for contacting a wound surface;a non-wound contacting layer for preventing passage of gas or liquid;wherein the non-wound contacting layer and the sponge layer are bonded together to form an integrated structure; andwherein one or more edges of the integrated structure are trim-able allowing for correct fitting to a wound.2. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of further comprising a suction hose interface for interfacing a suction source to a surface layer of the integrated structure.3. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of wherein the surface layer of the integrated structure is at least a portion of the non-wound contacting layer.4. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the suction hose interface is configured for assembly with the integrated structure during application of the integrated structure to the wound surface.5. The negative pressure wound therapy apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the suction hose interface is a prefabricated structure further comprising: an adhesive for adhering the surface layer at least a portion of the suction hose interface; an interface body including a vacuum transfer chamber claim 2 , for receiving the suction source claim 2 , and ...

SELF ORGANIZING BACKHAUL RADIO

A self-organizing backhaul radio (SOBR) and related arrangements are disclosed. A “primary” link between an first SOBR enabled radio and a second SOBR radio includes a secondary transmission link, referred to as a signature control channel (SCC), as a spread spectrum modulated signal embedded within and transmitted simultaneously with the primary link. The SCC transmissions from the first SOBR radio may be utilized by other SOBR enabled radios to determine an interference level to or from the first SOBR radio's primary link. The SCC transmission may be utilized to allow transmit beam forming between SOBR-enabled radios without damaging other friendly SOBR radios within the propagation distance of the transmitted signals based upon the detection of the SCC transmissions. 1one or more demodulator cores, wherein each demodulator core is capable of demodulating one or more primary receive symbol streams to produce one or more receive data interface streams;a plurality of receive radio frequency (RF) chains, wherein each receive RF chain is capable of converting from one of a plurality of receive RF signals to a respective one of a plurality of receive chain output signals;an antenna array comprising a plurality of directive gain antenna elements, wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF chain;a frequency selective receive path channel multiplexer to produce one or more composite receive symbol streams from the plurality of receive chain output signals, wherein each respective one of the one or more composite receive symbol streams comprises a linear combination of a respective primary receive symbol stream and a respective signature control channel symbol stream, and wherein each respective signature control channel symbol stream is a spread spectrum modulated signal that carries a respective signature control channel information; anda signature link processor, interposed between the one or more demodulator cores and the ...

VARIABLE RATE CODING FOR ENABLING HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMUNICATION

A protocol for optimizing the use of coded transmissions such as over wireless links. In this technique, interframes are split into segments selected to be an optimum size according to transmission characteristics of the radio channel. The inverse process is applied at the receiver. Using this scheme, segments containing erroneous data may be resent. 1. A code division multiple access (CDMA) subscriber unit comprising:a protocol device, operatively coupled to a transceiver and an antenna, configured to produce packets and to segment the packets to produce a plurality of segments, wherein each segment includes a first field, a second field and a third field, wherein the first field includes an indication of whether the third field includes control or traffic data, the second field includes a sequence number of the segment, and the third field is a data field including data of the packet;the protocol device is further configured to combine segments of the plurality of segments into a block and to forward error correction (FEC) code the block;the protocol device is further configured to spread the FEC coded block using at least one CDMA code; andthe transceiver and antenna are configured to transmit the spread FEC coded block.2. The CDMA subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the FEC code applied to the block is a turbo code.3. The CDMA subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the transceiver and the protocol device are further configured to receive information indicating a missing segment and to retransmit the missing segment.4. The CDMA subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the protocol device is further configured to determine a bandwidth to transmit the data and a number of codes associated with the determined bandwidth.5. The CDMA subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the packet is a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) packet.6. The CDMA subscriber unit of claim 1 , wherein the spread FEC coded block is associated with a high speed data service.7. The ...

SIGNALING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

A communication system, such as a wireless CDMA system, detects markers with fewer errors by having field units transmit the markers at different power levels (e.g., 9 dB for one marker and 11 dB for another marker). The difference in power levels of the markers allows the base station to identify the request markers using alternative criteria with a low probability of error, where the alternative criteria may include comparing the markers to respective energy level thresholds, monitoring occupancy of time slots, occupancy of mutually exclusive code channels, or combinations thereof. For example, in one particular embodiment, a request marker, which is generally a high priority marker, is transmitted with higher power, which improves the probability of detection and reduces the probability of false detection of the request marker. 1. A field unit comprising:at least one processor configured to transmit a first signal having one of a plurality of formats;wherein at least two of the formats have a different power offset;wherein the first signal is transmitted in response to the field unit not having an allocation of traffic data resources to maintain timing and power control and as an indication of presence within a network;on a condition that the field unit requires an allocation of traffic data resources, the at least one processor configured to transmit the first signal with a format of the plurality of formats associated with a request;in response to the request, the at least one processor configured to receive an allocation of traffic data resources and transmit reverse link data in response to the allocation in a time interval including at least one time slot; andthe at least one processor configured to receive power commands and adjust the transmission power level of the first signal in response to the power commands.2. The field unit of wherein the power offsets are in fixed dB values.3. The field unit of wherein the first signal with the format associated ...

CODED REVERSE LINK MESSAGES FOR CLOSED-LOOP POWER CONTROL OF FORWARD LINK CONTROL MESSAGES

A field unit includes circuitry configured to receive a signal and determine whether the received signal has a predetermined quality; circuitry configured to select a signal from a plurality of signals including a first signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, a second signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality, a third signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, and a fourth signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality; and circuitry configured to transmit the selected signal over a control channel. 1. A method implemented in a wireless network device comprising:transmitting a signal to a field unit;detecting a signal over a control channel from the field unit over a time interval that includes at least one time slot;wherein the detected signal comprises one of a plurality of signals selected from the group consisting of:a first signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and that the transmitted signal was received by the field unit with a predetermined quality;a second signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and that the transmitted signal was not received by the field unit with the predetermined quality;a third signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and that the transmitted signal was received by the field unit with the predetermined quality; anda fourth signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and that the transmitted signal was not received by the field unit with the ...

SMART HUB

An intelligent hub for interfacing with other devices and performing smart audio or video source selection. 1. An intelligent hub for communicating with a mobile device comprising:a Bluetooth radio for transmitting Bluetooth beacons;a signal generator for providing a plurality of audio information signals;an audio information interface for providing the plurality of audio information signals for use in the generation of respective acoustic signals by a plurality of respective loudspeakers;a processor configured to:provide the beacon information to the Bluetooth radio,provide the plurality of audio information signals to the audio information interface, wherein each audio information signal comprises a respective unique audio codedetermine that the mobile device is proximal to the intelligent hub, based upon both (a) the mobile device detecting at least one of the Bluetooth beacons and upon (b) the detection of the respective unique audio codes.2. The intelligent hub of wherein each of the plurality of loudspeakers is co-located with at least one associated microphone.3. The intelligent hub of where respective audio codes broadcasted from each loudspeaker are detected by the associated microphones of each respective other loudspeakers of the plurality of loudspeakers.4. The intelligent hub of wherein the detection of respective audio codes by the each of the associated microphones allow for the determination of a relative geometrical distance between at least two of the plurality of loudspeakers.5. The intelligent hub of wherein the acoustic signals are detected at the mobile device claim 4 , and are used in combination with the relative geometrical distance between at least two of the plurality of loudspeakers to determine position information related to the mobile device.6. The intelligent hub of claim 1 , wherein the respective audio codes comprise one or more of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multplex (OFDM) codes claim 1 , Zadoff-Chu codes claim 1 , CAZAC codes ...

PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTS

The present invention provides for a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Use of pre-engineered fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. Such targeting devices are required in specific circumstances as the prosthetics may prevent x-ray imaging and consequently free hand alignment. 1. A prosthesis comprising:a joint interface surface, configured to articulate in situ against a second joint interface surface of a companion joint structure;one or more contingent features integrally disposed on or within the prosthesis, the one or more contingent features configured to be located adjacent to a terminal end and within an outer surface layer of a bone within which the prosthesis resides when in situ,wherein at least one of the one or more contingent features are configured to couple in situ to a fracture stabilization component.2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the companion joint structure is a second prosthesis.3. The prosthesis of claim 2 , wherein the prosthesis and the second prosthesis comprise an artificial joint replacement ...

ADVANCED BACKHAUL SERVICES

“Tiered” groups of devices (tiered service radios) and/or licenses associated with the devices or users so as to provide a hieratical set of interference protection mechanisms for members of each tier of service are disclosed. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint data links for any communication application, including wireless backhaul applications, are also disclosed. Exemplary systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein allow for the efficient operation of such a tiered service. Interference protection among tiered service devices belonging to one or more tiers of the service, from other devices within the same tier of service, or devices of other tiers of service, is disclosed. Identification of other devices of the same or differing tiers of service, and interference mitigation between other tiered service devices based upon intercommunication between the devices, and/or via a central registry database, are also disclosed. 1. A first tiered service radio for operating in a radio frequency band according to rules for operation allowing for radios of multiple tiers of service , comprising:a plurality of receive RF chains;one or more transmit RF chains;an antenna array comprising a plurality of directive gain antenna elements, wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF or transmit RF chain; andan interface bridge configured to couple the radio to a data network, communicate with a network based registry to determine registry information associated with any registered radios meeting specific criteria, wherein the specific criteria includes at least information associated with at least higher priority tiered service radio devices to that of the first tiered service radio;', 'scan one or more radio frequency channels for the presence of signature radio signals transmitted from one or more other tiered service radios to generate scan data, and wherein the radio comprises at least one adjustable network parameter that is ...

EMBEDDED CONTROL SIGNALING FOR SELF-ORGANIZING WIRELESS BACKHAUL RADIO AND SYSTEMS

Enhancement of wireless Channel Order and rank (ECHO) systems and ECHO repeater devices for enhancement of a wireless propagation channel for point to point or point to multipoint radio configurations are disclosed. The enhancement may be used for MIMO communications channels. Aspects support a richer multipath environment to increase the rank of the channel propagation matrix and/or to increase the magnitude of the coefficients of the propagation matrix between two or more radios. Such enhancement is applicable to backhaul radios in terms of increased range or in the number of supportable information streams. The installation, provisioning, optimization, control, monitoring, and adaptation of such devices within a network of backhaul radios is also disclosed. Wireless links and control between IBR and ECHO devices, and between ECHO devices and other ECHO devices, are also disclosed. 1linearly combining an information stream with an associated control signal to provide a combined transmission signal, wherein the associated control signal is a spread spectrum signal;transmitting the combined transmission signal; andreceiving control information, wherein the control information is usable to adjust one or more parameters to enhance or prevent degradation to at least one performance characteristic, and wherein the control information is based upon the associated control signal.. A method comprising: The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/431,479, filed on Jun. 4, 2019, currently pending, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/983,059, filed on Dec. 29, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,356,782, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/535,972, filed on Nov. 7, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,252,857, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/146,891, filed on Jan. 3, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,897,340, which is a continuation of ...

ADVANCED BACKHAUL SERVICES

“Tiered” groups of devices (tiered service radios) and/or licenses associated with the devices or users so as to provide a hieratical set of interference protection mechanisms for members of each tier of service are disclosed. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint data links for any communication application, including wireless backhaul applications, are also disclosed. Exemplary systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein allow for the efficient operation of such a tiered service. Interference protection among tiered service devices belonging to one or more tiers of the service, from other devices within the same tier of service, or devices of other tiers of service, is disclosed. Identification of other devices of the same or differing tiers of service, and interference mitigation between other tiered service devices based upon intercommunication between the devices, and/or via a central registry database, are also disclosed. 1a plurality of receive RF chains;one or more transmit RF chains;an antenna array comprising a plurality of directive gain antenna elements, wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF or transmit RF chain; andan interface bridge configured to couple the radio to a data network, communicate with a network based registry to determine registry information associated with any registered radios meeting specific criteria, wherein the specific criteria includes at least information associated with at least higher priority tiered service radio devices to that of the first tiered service radio;', 'scan one or more radio frequency channels for the presence of signature radio signals transmitted from one or more other tiered service radios to generate scan data, and wherein the radio comprises at least one adjustable network parameter that is adjustable based on the scan data,', 'wherein said scanned one or more radio frequency channels are selected based upon said registry information, and', 'wherein the at ...

PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTS

The present invention provides for a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Use of pre-engineered fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. Such targeting devices are required in specific circumstances as the prosthetics may prevent x-ray imaging and consequently free hand alignment. 1. A prosthesis comprising:a joint interface surface, configured to articulate in situ against a second joint interface surface of a companion joint structure;one or more contingent features integrally disposed on or within the prosthesis; anda removable contingent component interfaced with at least one of the contingent features, providing access for insertion of a fracture stabilization component within a medullary canal of a bone in which the prosthesis is configured to reside;', 'exposing the one or more contingent features; and', 'securing the fracture stabilization component with the prosthesis; and, 'wherein the removable contingent component is for use inwherein the removable contingent component is further for use in securing an aligning arm in ...

Spectral and spatial calibration illuminator and system using the same

A method of spatially and spectrally calibrating a spectrophotometer including: a) emitting a white light illumination output from a full width illumination source; b) illuminating a test patch with the white light illumination output; c) reflecting a portion of the white light illumination output from the test patch to form a white light reflected illumination output; d) receiving the white light reflected illumination output at first, second and third rows of photosensitive elements to form a first calibration data set; e) emitting a cyan light illumination output from the full width illumination source; f) illuminating the test patch with the cyan light illumination output; g) reflecting a portion of the cyan light illumination output from the test patch to form a cyan light reflected illumination output; and, h) receiving the cyan light reflected illumination output at the second and third rows of photosensitive elements to form a second calibration data set.

TIME-SLOTTED DATA PACKETS WITH A PREAMBLE

A method and apparatus are used to support the transmission of data to a user over multiple allocated data channels. Data packets are transmitted in timeslots of the allocated data channels to corresponding target receivers without the need for explicitly assigning particular time-slots to a target user well in advance of transmitting any data packets in the time-slots. Instead, each data packet transmitted in a time-slot includes a header label or preamble indicating to which of multiple possible receivers a data packet is directed. The preamble also preferably includes decoding information indicating how a corresponding data payload of the data packet is to be processed for recapturing transmitted raw data. 1. A user equipment (UE) , comprising:a transceiver to receive, on a forward code division multiple access (CDMA) channel, a first packet in a first number of time slot(s) at a first data rate, wherein the first packet is to comprise a first control field and a first data payload; and receive, on the forward CDMA channel, a second packet in a second number of time slot(s) at a second data rate which is different from the first data rate, wherein the second packet is to comprise a second control field and a second data payload; anda control module to detect whether the first packet is directed to the UE at least in part based on an address code in the first control field of the first packet and demodulate the first packet if the first packet is directed to the UE.2. The UE of claim 1 , wherein the first control field is further to comprise a first spreading factor corresponding to the first data rate.3. The UE of claim 1 , wherein the first control field is further to comprise an indication of the first number of time slot(s).4. The UE of claim 1 , wherein the second control field is further to comprise a second spreading factor corresponding to the second data rate.5. The UE of claim 1 , wherein the second control field is further to comprise an indication of ...

SELF ORGANIZING BACKHAUL RADIO

A self-organizing backhaul radio (SOBR) and related arrangements are disclosed. A “primary” link between an first SOBR enabled radio and a second SOBR radio includes a secondary transmission link, referred to as a signature control channel (SCC), as a spread spectrum modulated signal embedded within and transmitted simultaneously with the primary link. The SCC transmissions from the first SOBR radio may be utilized by other SOBR enabled radios to determine an interference level to or from the first SOBR radio's primary link. The SCC transmission may be utilized to allow transmit beam forming between SOBR-enabled radios without damaging other friendly SOBR radios within the propagation distance of the transmitted signals based upon the detection of the SCC transmissions. 1. A self-organizing backhaul radio comprising:one or more demodulator cores, wherein each demodulator core is capable of demodulating one or more primary receive symbol streams to produce one or more receive data interface streams;a plurality of receive radio frequency (RF) chains, wherein each receive RF chain is capable of converting from one of a plurality of receive RF signals to a respective one of a plurality of receive chain output signals;an antenna array comprising a plurality of directive gain antenna elements, wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF chain;a frequency selective receive path channel multiplexer to produce one or more composite receive symbol streams from the plurality of receive chain output signals, wherein each respective one of the one or more composite receive symbol streams comprises a linear combination of a respective primary receive symbol stream and a respective signature control channel symbol stream, and wherein each respective signature control channel symbol stream is a spread spectrum modulated signal that carries a respective signature control channel information; anda signature link processor, interposed between ...

METHOD TO MANUFACTURE SUBSTRATE WITH LATENT WETTING DEVICE

A method of manufacturing a substrate configured to be wetted by a device internal to the substrate. The method includes a roll to roll processing method using two different plies to form a substrate incorporating a latent wetting device. The method includes forming a container by creating a vessel in two parts. One part is formed on a bottom ply and another part is formed on a top ply. A wetting agent for wetting the substrates is added to one part of the vessels and the plies and vessel parts are joined using a continuous manufacturing method. 1. A method for manufacturing the hand wetted paper product of comprising a top paper ply , a bottom paper ply , and a wetting device disposed between the top paper ply and the bottom paper ply , the wetting device comprised of a bottom part made from a printed liquid substance cured into a solid and formed into a container with sides and a flange , and a top part made from a printed liquid substance and cured into a solid and formed into a cover with a sealed opening slit , wherein the wetting device is filled with a liquid agent , the method comprising:providing a continuous web of the top ply paper;providing a continuous web of the bottom ply paper;forming the wetting device intermittently between the continuous web of the top ply paper and the continuous web of the bottom ply paper; andjoining the continuous web of the top ply paper and the continuous web of the bottom ply paper together.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of the wetting device intermittently between the continuous web of the top ply paper and the continuous web of the bottom ply paper further comprises:selectively applying liquid plastisol in the shape of the top part of the wetting device to adhere to the top paper ply;selectively applying liquid plastisol in the shape of the bottom part of the wetting device to adhere to a top side of the bottom paper ply; andfilling the liquid agent in the bottom part.3. The method of claim 1 , further ...

MULTI-DETECTION OF HEARTBEAT TO REDUCE ERROR PROBABILITY

A communications system improves performance of detecting a signal having an indication of a request to change communications states by making at least two positive identifications of the request in a given time frame. The system may further improve performance by applying a difference in power levels for a non-request state (i.e., steady state or ‘control hold’ state) versus a request state (i.e., ‘request to change’ state). In one particular application, a base station determines a request to change communications states with a reasonably high probability of detection and a reasonably low probability of false detection. The system has a reduced number of erroneous communications states, such as erroneous traffic channel allocations. The detection technique is compatible with 1xEV-DV systems and I-CDMA systems, but general enough to support systems employing various other communications protocols used in wired and wireless communications systems. 1. A wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) comprising:a receiver configured to receive at least one signal having a first indication of a first communications state, and a second indication for a request to change to a second communications state;at least one monitor configured to monitor at least one first time slot for detecting the first indication, and at least one second time slot for detecting the second indication;a counter coupled to the at least one monitor configured to count at least one of the detected first or second indications; anda processor coupled to the counter configured to determine whether a request to change communications states has been performed based on the counting.2. The WTRU of wherein the processor is further configured to compare a number of counted detected second indications against a threshold of at least two detected second indications.3. The WTRU of wherein the counter is further configured to reset if non-consecutively detected first indications or non-consecutively detected second ...

SIGNALING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

A communication system, such as a wireless CDMA system, detects markers with fewer errors by having field units transmit the markers at different power levels (e.g., 9 dB for one marker and 11 dB for another marker). The difference in power levels of the markers allows the base station to identify the request markers using alternative criteria with a low probability of error, where the alternative criteria may include comparing the markers to respective energy level thresholds, monitoring occupancy of time slots, occupancy of mutually exclusive code channels, or combinations thereof. For example, in one particular embodiment, a request marker, which is generally a high priority marker, is transmitted with higher power, which improves the probability of detection and reduces the probability of false detection of the request marker. 1. A field unit comprising:at least one processor configured to transmit a first signal having one of a plurality of formats;wherein at least two of the formats have a different power offset; wherein the first signal is transmitted in response to the field unit not having an allocation of traffic data resources to maintain timing and power control and as an indication of presence within a network;on a condition that the field unit requires an allocation of traffic data resources, the at least one processor configured to transmit the first signal with a format of the plurality of formats associated with a request;in response to the request, the at least one processor configured to receive an allocation of traffic data resources and transmit reverse link data in response to the allocation in a time interval including at least one time slot; andthe at least one processor configured to receive power commands and adjust the transmission power level of the first signal in response to the power commands.2. The field unit of wherein the power offsets are in fixed dB values.3. The field unit of wherein the first signal with the format associated ...

Intelligent Backhaul Radio With Adaptive Channel Bandwidth Control

A intelligent backhaul radio have an advanced antenna system for use in PTP or PMP topologies. The antenna system provides a significant diversity benefit. Antenna configurations are disclosed that provide for increased transmitter to receiver isolation, adaptive polarization and MIMO transmission equalization. Adaptive optimization of transmission parameters based upon side information provided in the form of metric feedback from a far end receiver utilizing the antenna system is also disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. A backhaul radio comprising: a plurality of directional receive antenna arrays, wherein each of said plurality of directional receive antenna arrays comprises a plurality of receive antenna sub-arrays, and wherein each of said plurality of receive antenna sub-arrays comprises a plurality of receive antenna elements; and', 'a directional transmit antenna array, wherein said directional transmit antenna array comprises a plurality of transmit antenna sub-arrays, and wherein each of said plurality of transmit antenna sub-arrays comprises a plurality of transmit antenna elements;, 'a horizontally arranged backhaul radio antenna array comprisingone or more demodulator cores, wherein each demodulator core is capable of demodulating one or more of a plurality of receive symbol streams to produce one or more receive data interface streams;a plurality of receive radio frequency (RF) chains, wherein each receive RF chain is capable of converting from one of a plurality of receive RF signals to a respective one of a plurality of receive chain output signals;a frequency selective receive path channel multiplexer, interposed between the one or more demodulator cores and at least two of the plurality of receive RF chains, wherein the frequency selective receive path channel multiplexer is capable of generating the plurality of receive symbol streams from at least two of the plurality of receive chain output signals provided by said at least two of the plurality of receive ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A TEMPERATURE RELEASED ADHESIVE STRUCTURE FOR USE WITH BANDAGES

An adhesive article that remains securely bonded to a substrate until a stimuli is applied. The article may be embodied as an adhesive tape, a bandage, or as other articles. The stimuli may be a change in temperature or application of a reduction that causes a structure within the article to break, creak, or otherwise disrupt to expose the adhesive to a solvent, such as via a difference in Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) or by exposing the article to a glass transition temperature. 1. A stimuli-responsive adhesive article comprising:an adhesive,a polymer defining an enclosed cavity, anda solvent disposed within the cavity,whereby the adhesive article is responsive to a stimuli, the stimuli comprising at least one of radiation or temperature change, and, upon application of the stimuli, the adhesive article becomes removable.2. The article of claim 1 , further comprising another polymer disposed adjacent said polymer claim 1 , and wherein the two polymers have different coefficients of thermal expansion.3. The article of wherein the polymer is a polymeric layer on which the adhesive is disposed.4. The article of wherein the polymer defines a spherical enclosed cavity.5. The article of wherein application of the stimuli disrupts the polymer to expose the adhesive to the solvent.6. The article of wherein application of the stimuli further disrupts one or more joints between the two polymers.7. The article of wherein the stimuli comprises one or more of cooling claim 1 , heating claim 1 , ultrasonic frequency claim 1 , radio frequency claim 1 , or microwave frequency radiation.8. The article of wherein the polymer has a shape defining a plurality of pockets claim 1 , with the solvent disposed within at least some of the pockets.9. The article of wherein the pockets are aligned in a grid.10. The article of additionally comprising:one or more channels disposed adjacent the polymer, the channels for conducting the stimuli.11. The article of additionally comprising:a ...

Pharmaceutical compounds

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) that are useful as inhibitors of the activity of the ubiquitin specific protease USP19. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds in therapy.

COMBINATION INTRA-MEDULLARY AND EXTRA-MEDULLARY FRACTURE STABILIZATION WITH ALIGNING ARM

A device provides a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. 1. A fracture fixation apparatus for securing a plurality of bone segments including at least one fracture between the plurality of bone segments , comprising:an intramedullary structure;one or more intramedullary fasteners;wherein the intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of intramedullary structure clearance holes for accepting one or more of the intramedullary fasteners;an extramedullary structure;one or more extramedullary fasteners;wherein the extramedullary structure comprises a plurality of extramedullary structure clearance holes for accepting one or more of the extramedullary fasteners;an aligning arm, for mechanically registering the intramedullary structure and the extramedullary structure;wherein the aligning arm comprises one or more first alignment features for providing mechanical alignment of at least one of the intramedullary fasteners with respective ones of the intramedullary structure clearance holes, so as to allow for the insertion of the at least one intramedullary fasteners within the respective ones of the intramedullary structure clearance holes in mechanical registration;wherein the aligning arm ...

CODED REVERSE LINK MESSAGES FOR CLOSED-LOOP POWER CONTROL OF FORWARD LINK CONTROL MESSAGES

A field unit includes circuitry configured to receive a signal and determine whether the received signal has a predetermined quality; circuitry configured to select a signal from a plurality of signals including a first signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, a second signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality, a third signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was received with the predetermined quality, and a fourth signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and the received signal was not received with the predetermined quality; and circuitry configured to transmit the selected signal over a control channel. 1. A method implemented in a wireless network device comprising:transmitting wireless signals via a wireless transmitter to a field unit;detecting wireless signals over a channel from the field unit via a wireless receiver over time intervals that include at least one time slot;wherein the detected wireless signals comprise:a first signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and that one of the transmitted signals was received by the field unit with a predetermined quality;a second signal indicating that the field unit is requesting an assignment of resources and that one of the transmitted signals was not received by the field unit with the predetermined quality;a third signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and that one of the transmitted signals was received by the field unit with the predetermined quality;a fourth signal indicating that the field unit is not requesting an assignment of resources and that one of the transmitted signals was not received by the field ...

REMOVABLE BIOCOMPATIBLE SUBSTRATE FILTER FOR A REAMING AND COLLECTION DEVICE

A removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter including biocompatible implant material configured to trap second stage operative particulate matter, wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to combine with first stage operative particulate matter captured from irrigation fluid by a first stage filter, defining a combined product and the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to be removable from a filter device container. 1. A removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter comprising:biocompatible implant material configured to trap second stage operative particulate matter;wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to combine with first stage operative particulate matter captured from irrigation fluid by a first stage filter, defining a combined product; andwherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to be removable from a filter device container.2. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the second stage operative particulate matter includes at least one of bone fragments claim 1 , stem cells claim 1 , cellular matter claim 1 , and growth factors capture from irrigation fluid.3. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the first stage operative particulate matter is a first size; and wherein the second stage operative particulate matter is a second size.4. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is a porous and hydrophilic membrane configured as an implantable product for implantation within humans.5. The removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter of wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured as an implantable product; and wherein the first stage operative particulate matter conform to a size and geometric shape ...

HYBRID BAND RADIO WITH MULTIPLE ANTENNA ARRAYS

A hybrid band intelligent backhaul radio (HB-IBR) is disclosed that is a combination of two radios operating in different bands. Embodiments include a dual radio configuration wherein a first radio operates in a non-line of sight (NLOS) radio link configuration and a second ancillary radio operates in a near line of sight or line of sight configuration (n)LOS. For example, the HB-IBR may have an Intelligent Backhaul Radio (IBR) operating in the non-line of sight mode of operation within the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band, and have an ancillary radio link operating in the FCC part 101 E band of operation at 60 GHz. A common medium access control (MAC) block may be utilized between the dual radios. 1. A hybrid band radio with multiple antenna arrays for communicating outbound data to one or more other hybrid band radios , said hybrid band radio comprising:a first antenna array comprising a plurality of first directive gain antenna elements;a first transmitter for transmitting first information over a first wireless link utilizing at least a first frequency band, the first transmitter coupled to at least one of the plurality of first directive gain antenna elements;a second antenna array comprising a plurality of second directive gain antenna elements; anda second transmitter for transmitting second information over a second wireless link utilizing at least a second frequency band, the second transmitter coupled to at least one of the plurality of second directive gain antenna elements,wherein the first frequency band is higher in radio frequency (RF) than the second frequency band;and wherein a second antenna beamwidth associated with the second antenna array is wider than a first antenna beamwidth associated with the first antenna array.2. The hybrid band radio of claim 1 , further comprising a controller at least for directing up to a first portion of the outbound data as first data for the first transmitter based at least upon a first performance metric associated with ...

REDUCTION AND FIXATION APPARATUS FOR CALCANEAL FRACTURE

A calcaneal fracture fixation and reduction apparatus. 1. A calcaneal fracture reduction apparatus comprising: a reduction targeter for attaching to the lateral wall calcaneal plate;', 'a plurality of targeting cannula, for provisional reduction and final screw placement into the multiple calcaneal fraction fragments;', 'a posterior tuberosity targeter, for attaching to the reduction targeter, and a medial column targeting portal;', 'wherein the medial column targeting portal is mechanically aligned with the medial column screw capture, so as to allow for the insertion of the medial column reduction screw into the medial column screw capture., 'a reduction portion comprising2. The apparatus of additionally comprising: a lateral wall calcaneal plate;', 'a medial column kickstand attached to the lateral wall calcaneal plate, for providing abduction of the medial calcaneal column;', 'a medial column screw capture, attached to the distal end of the medial column kickstand, for providing linkage between the medial column kickstand and a medial column reduction screw; and', 'wherein the fixation portion provides mechanical linkage between one or more calcaneal fraction fragments, the medial column reduction screw, the medial column kickstand, together with the lateral wall calcaneal plate., 'a fixation portion comprising3. The apparatus of wherein the medial column targeting portal further provides for insertion of one or more of an articular reduction screw claim 2 , crucial angle reduction screw claim 2 , posterior tuberosity reduction screw claim 2 , or supplemental fixation screw.4. The apparatus of wherein the screws are solid core or cannulated.5. The apparatus of additionally comprising:a medial column reduction wire for providing reduction between one or more of the calcaneal fracture fragments.6. The apparatus of additionally wherein the medial column reduction wire is disposed within the posterior tuberosity targeter.7. The apparatus of wherein the medial column ...

Hand wetted paper

Dry, plied roll paper is transformed into hand wetted roll paper that may be used either dry, or selectively hand wetted using the device of the invention. The device is applied to the paper in liquid form, heated and cooled to form a plastic solid which becomes part of the paper. The device is then shaped into a container filled with an anti-bacterial cleaning agent, or other agent, and assembled on the paper between the top and bottom paper ply. The device is made on a modified roll-to-roll winding machine while the machine is in motion. This manufacturing method is more efficient than adding externally sourced batch-made wetting devices to paper. The hand wetted roll paper can be used as paper towels or toilet paper for dry and/or wet hygienic cleaning. The paper may have other properties depending on the agent used.

ANTENNA CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A subscriber unit, including an antenna array and an antenna array interface coupled to the antenna array, is described. Wireless transmissions, at least two of which are based on different directional transmissions from a transmitter, are received at the antenna array. Feedback messages are generated using the antenna array interface. The feedback messages are communicated using the antenna array to adjust settings of the transmitter. 1. A method for uplink (UL) power control , the method comprising:receiving a control message from a base station via a feedback channel, the control message having a single power control bit to indicate power level changes for a subscriber unit;adjusting one or more transmitter settings in the subscriber unit based on the power control bit; andtransmitting signals from the subscriber unit utilizing the adjusted transmitter settings.2. The method of wherein the power control bit indicates whether transmit power of the subscriber unit is to be increased or decreased.3. The method of wherein the power control bit in a first state indicates that the transmit power of the subscriber unit is to be increased by a pre-selected amount and the power control bit in a second state indicates that the transmit power of the subscriber unit is decreased by the pre-selected amount.4. The method of wherein multiple control messages each having single power control bits are received over multiple frames.5. The method of wherein the control message provides the single power control bit during a first time slot and the control message provides transmitter setting information during a second time slot.6. The method of wherein the transmitter setting information comprises antenna lobe settings for multi-antenna subscriber units.7. A subscriber unit comprising:an antenna;an antenna controller coupled with the antenna;a receiver coupled with the antenna;control logic coupled with the receiver, the control logic to receive a control message from a base ...

Hybrid band radio with adaptive antenna arrays

A hybrid band intelligent backhaul radio (HB-IBR) is disclosed that is a combination of two radios operating in different bands. Embodiments include a dual radio configuration wherein a first radio operates in a non-line of sight (NLOS) radio link configuration and a second ancillary radio operates in a near line of sight or line of sight configuration (n)LOS. For example, the HB-IBR may have an Intelligent Backhaul Radio (IBR) operating in the non-line of sight mode of operation within the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band, and have an ancillary radio link operating in the FCC part 101 E band of operation at 60 GHz. A common medium access control (MAC) block may be utilized between the dual radios. 1. (canceled)2. A hybrid band radio with adaptive antenna arrays for communicating outbound data to one or more other hybrid band radios , said hybrid band radio comprising:a first antenna array comprising a plurality of first directive gain antenna elements;a first transmitter for transmitting first information over a first wireless link utilizing at least a first frequency band, the first information comprising at least first data, and the first transmitter coupled or couplable to at least one of the plurality of first directive gain antenna elements;a second antenna array comprising a plurality of second directive gain antenna elements;a second transmitter for transmitting second information over a second wireless link utilizing at least a second frequency band, the second information comprising at least second data, and the second transmitter coupled or couplable to at least one of the plurality of second directive gain antenna elements; anda controller at least for directing up to a first portion of the outbound data as first data for the first transmitter based at least upon a first performance metric associated with the first wireless link and upon a second performance metric associated with the second wireless link, and for directing up to a second portion of the outbound ...

APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING IMPROVED BONE GRAFT MATERIAL UTILIZING AN IMPLANTABLE BIODEGRADABLE FILTER

The present invention provides for the harvesting of specific materials in multiple stages of filtration of bone graft materials from a reaming device, specifics of interconnected stages, related filtration materials, and techniques. The harvesting process collects large material in a first stage, and other materials of a limited geometric size in at least a second stage of filtration. Such material captured in the second stage may contain plasma, cellular elements including stem cells as well as growth factors and other particulate matter of a specific geometrically limited size, using various filtration approaches including centrifugation in some embodiments. Further embodiments of the invention provide for an improved tubing interface and management approach to ease use in the operating room. Filtration materials may include biodegradable-material based filters and may allow direct implantation of small scale and larger scale matter in specific portions within the biodegradable-material itself. 1. An apparatus for the collection of materials from a medullary bone graft source utilizing a reaming device , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of filters,a plurality of filter containers, anda plurality of connecting tubes,wherein an input of a first stage filter container of the plurality of filter containers containing a first stage filter of the plurality of filters is connected, by a first connecting tube, to an output of the reaming device, the reaming device utilizing an irrigation fluid supply and a suction source,wherein a flow of materials harvested by the reaming device and suspended in the irrigation fluid passes through the first connecting tube,wherein the flow of materials suspended in the irrigation fluid is filtered by the first stage filter, wherein the first stage filter possesses a first particulate size selectivity to separate a first stage retained material from the flow of materials suspended in the irrigation fluid to provide a first stage ...

Method for disabling a digital assistant during a conference call based on security level

A digital assistant and method are provided that allow for the digital assistant to be disabled during a conference call. An initial security level for a conference call is determined. A second conference device that is associated with the digital assistant is alerted of the initial security level. The second conference device sends the initial security level to the digital assistant. The functionality of the digital assistant is adjusted based at least in part upon the initial security level.

HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE PET FOOD FOR IMPROVING STOOL QUALITY

The present disclosure provides highly digestible pet food compositions that, when ingested by an animal, result in reduced stool volume, weight, and odor, and methods of use employing those compositions. 1. A method for improving stool quality in an animal in need thereof , the method comprising causing the animal to ingest a stool improving quality amount of a highly-digestible dry food composition comprising:(a) from about 10% to about 60% vegetable protein;(b) from about 5% to about 30% whole grain;(c) from about 5% to about 20% starch;(d) from about 2% to about 10% non-meat animal protein;(e) from about 2% to about 15% low-ash animal protein;wherein dry matter digestibility of the composition is at least about 88%; andwherein dietary fiber content is less than 5%.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a water-soluble calcium salt.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble calcium salt is CaCl.4. The method of any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a water-soluble phosphate salt.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the water-soluble phosphate salt is NaHPO.6. The method of any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the starch is native rice starch and comprises from about 9% to about 16% of the composition.7. The method of any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the vegetable protein is corn gluten meal and comprises from about 20% to about 50% of the composition.8. The method of any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the non-meat animal protein is dried egg and comprises from about 4% to about 8% of the composition.9. The method of any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the low-ash animal protein is low-ash poultry meal and comprises from about 4% to about 8% of the composition.10. The method of any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein said composition has a total ash content of about 5% or less.11. The method of any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the improving stool quality is a reduction in stool volume and/ ...

METHOD FOR INSTALLING A BACKHAUL LINK WITH MULTIPLE ANTENNA PATTERNS

An intelligent backhaul system is disclosed for deployment in the presence of existing radio systems. A backhaul system for co-channel deployment with existing licensed and unlicensed wireless networks, including conventional cellular backhaul radios, Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service and other FCC 47 C.F.R. §101 licensed microwave networks is disclosed. Processing and network elements to manage and control the deployment and management of backhaul of radios that connect remote edge access networks to core networks in a geographic zone which co-exist with such existing systems or other sources of interference within a radio environment are also disclosed. 1. A method for installing a backhaul link between a first backhaul radio and an at least one second backhaul radio , wherein each one of the first backhaul radio and the second backhaul radio comprises at least an antenna array comprising at least a plurality of directive gain antenna elements , and wherein each directive gain antenna element is couplable to at least one receive RF chain or transmit RF chain , said method comprising the steps of:course aligning a physical configuration of the first backhaul radio or an arrangement of the antenna array within the first backhaul radio;course aligning a physical configuration of the second backhaul radio or an arrangement of the antenna array within the second backhaul radio;transmitting at least one alignment signal from the first backhaul radio using a first transmit antenna pattern or receiving in order to detect at least one alignment signal at the first backhaul radio using a first receive antenna pattern;transmitting at least one alignment signal from the second backhaul radio using a second transmit antenna pattern or receiving in order to detect at least one alignment signal at the second backhaul radio using a second receive antenna pattern; and the first transmit antenna pattern ...

EXCHANGING IDENTIFIERS BETWEEN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TO DETERMINE FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE EXCHANGED OR FURTHER SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

A server exchanges information between one or more wireless devices to complete a transaction. The server receives second device identifier information from a first wireless device using a wide area network. The second device identifier information was previously provided to the first wireless device using short range wireless communication. The server then uses the second device identifier information to determine additional information concerning an entity or object located in proximity to the second device, and then the server delivers information to the first wireless device based at least in part upon both (a) the second device identifier and (b) a current step in a multiple step process for an ongoing electronic commerce transaction. 1. A system for facilitating use of proximity beacons for the exchange of information between a first wireless device or a first entity associated with the first wireless device and a second wireless device or a second entity associated with the second wireless device , the system comprising: a server data processor, for locating a disclosure policy associated with the second unique identifier or associated with the account associated with the second entity, and for comparing the disclosure policy to a first unique identifier associated with the first wireless device or other data associated with an account associated with the first entity associated with the first wireless device, wherein the disclosure policy specifies data representing one or more rules for privacy of information concerning the first wireless device or the entity associated with the first wireless device and the second wireless device or the entity associated with the second wireless device; and', 'a network interface, for communicating first information to the first wireless device as permitted by the disclosure policy, wherein at least a portion of the first information includes the second unique identifier;, 'at least one server for providing a second unique ...