СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДАЧИ IP-ПАКЕТОВ ПУТЕМ ОБЪЕДИНЕНИЯ НЕСКОЛЬКИХ КАНАЛОВ РАДИОСВЯЗИ ДЛЯ ВЫСОКОСКОРОСТНОЙ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДАННЫХ

Изобретение относится к системам радиосвязи и, в частности, к системам радиосвязи, работающим в сетевой среде передачи данных. Сущность состоит в том, что мобильный радиотерминал (MWT) принимает IP-пакеты, предназначенные для наземной сети в заданном порядке следования, фрагментирует каждый из IP-пакетов на более мелкие фрагменты пакетов, добавляет идентификационную информацию в каждый из фрагментов пакетов и передает фрагменты пакетов параллельно друг другу по одновременно действующим спутниковым каналам. Принимающая станция принимает фрагменты пакетов, переданные от MWT, пересылает принятые фрагменты пакетов в наземный контроллер по сетевому соединению на основании идентифицирующей информации, добавленной во фрагменты пакетов. Наземный контроллер объединяет фрагменты пакетов в реконструированные IP-пакеты на основании идентифицирующей информации, добавленной во фрагменты, а также упорядочивает реконструированные IP-пакеты в заданном порядке следования на основании идентифицирующей информации ...

СИНХРОНИЗАЦИЯ РАЗБЛОКИРОВАНИЯ ТАКТОВОГО СИГНАЛА ВЭЛЕКТРОННОМ УСТРОЙСТВЕ

Способ синхронизации разблокирования общего тактового генератора для главного и второго процессоров в электронном устройстве, имеющем режим низкой мощности, включает в себя первый этап завершения коммуникационной деятельности главным процессором. Далее отслеживают сигнал разблокирования тактового сигнала от второго процессора. Сравнивают таймирование второго процессора с известным таймированием главного процессора, если на этапе слежения второй процессор не разблокировал тактовый генератор. Вычисляют таймирование, необходимое для синхронизации разблокирования тактового генератора вторым процессором с соответствующим действием главного процессора. Включают и выключают второй процессор под управлением главного процессора для синхронизации периодического таймирования второго процессора с таймированием главного процессора. Способ позволяет уменьшить потребление энергии тактовым генератором. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО СВЯЗИ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ НЕСКОЛЬКО ИНДИКАТОРОВ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к устройствам связи. Техническим результатом является повышение удобства в эксплуатации. Портативное устройство связи включает корпус, первый и второй индикаторы. Первый индикатор расположен в корпусе и обращен наружу от его первой поверхности, а второй индикатор расположен в корпусе и обращен наружу от его второй поверхности верхней стенки корпуса. Корпус может включать в себя часть, выполненную с возможностью перемещения в открытое и закрытое положения, причем первый индикатор закрыт этой частью в ее закрытом положении. Устройство имеет схему контроллера. 3 с. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

СПОСОБ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ИЗВЛЕЧЕНИЯ АККУМУЛЯТОРА

Изобретение относится к области связи и может быть использовано для обнаружения наличия аккумулятора хостовым терминалом, в частности к обнаружению извлечения «интеллектуального» аккумулятора, когда хостовый терминал осуществляет передачу данных.В способе обнаружения извлечения аккумулятора в процессе сеанса цифрового обмена данными с аккумулятором (160) обмен данными с аккумуляторным блоком (150) и обнаружение извлечения аккумулятора (160) происходят по существу одновременно. Извлечение аккумулятора (160) может быть обнаружено во время передачи данных от терминала (100) к аккумуляторному блоку (150). Кроме того, терминалом (100) может быть получен ответ от схем (155) аккумулятора как отклик на данные, переданные в аккумулятор (160) по линии (140) связи с аккумулятором, во время взятия отсчетов синхронизированным образом. 9 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

Мобильный радиотелефон

... 1. Мобильный радиотелефон, включающий корпус, приемно-передающее устройство с электронным блоком, аккумуляторную батарею, подзаряжающий генератор с подвижным магнитом в неподвижной относительно корпуса катушке, отличающийся тем, что генератор выполнен в расчете на линейное перемещение магнита вдоль канала, соединяющего несколько последовательно расположенных катушек, причем внутри канала размещены по меньшей мере два не соединенных между собой подвижных магнита, а на концах канала смонтированы неподвижные магниты, и каждый магнит повернут к соседнему одноименным полюсом в расчете на взаимодействие через пространство канала. 2. Мобильный радиотелефон по п.1, отличающийся тем, что осевой размер подвижного магнита равен или превышает длину катушки, и в крайних положениях подвижные магниты находятся за пределами катушек.

КОМПЛЕКТ ПРИНАДЛЕЖНОСТЕЙ ДЛЯ МОБИЛЬНОГО ТЕЛЕФОНА

... 1. Комплект принадлежностей для мобильного телефона, содержащий контейнер для хранения и, работающее от внешней электросети, включающее, в частности, преобразователь ее напряжения в необходимое для зарядки телефона или его аккумулятора, зарядное устройство, отличающийся тем, что зарядное устройство адаптировано по габаритам и размещено в контейнера для хранения этого телефона, совмещено с этим контейнером или выполнено с ним как единое целое. ! 2. Комплект по п.1, отличающийся тем, что контейнер разделен на две, прилегающих друг к другу плоскими сторонами, секции, лицевая из которых предназначена для телефона, а во второй, при носке обычно прилегающей к телу пользователя, помещено плоской формы зарядное устройство, выдвижные или монтирующиеся штырьки штепсельной вилки которого, предназначенной для возможности подключения к питающей электросети, обеспечены имеющимися в задней стенке контейнера отверстиями или проемом. ! 3. Комплект по п.1, отличающийся тем, что штырьки штепсельной вилки ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОХРАНЕНИЯ МОЩНОСТИ В ИНТЕГРИРОВАННОМ ЭЛЕКТРОННОМ УСТРОЙСТВЕ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕМ ПЕРСОНАЛЬНЫЙ ЦИФРОВОЙ АССИСТЕНТ И БЕСПРОВОДНЫЙ ТЕЛЕФОН

... 1. Система для снижения мощности, потребляемой интегрированным электронным устройством, которое включает в себя блок персонального цифрового ассистента (ПЦА) и беспроводный телефон, интегрированные в общем корпусе, причем общий дисплей на корпусе используется для отображения сообщений как от ПЦА, так и от беспроводного телефона пользователю, содержащее контроллер, связанный с беспроводным телефоном, который устанавливает беспроводный телефон в состояние выключения питания по истечении предварительно определенного периода времени после прекращения активности речевого трафика в беспроводном телефоне, при этом беспроводный телефон не имеет возможности принимать входящий вызов, когда беспроводный телефон находится в состоянии выключения питания, контроллер переключает беспроводный телефон из состояния выключения питания в состояние включения питания, если в течение работы в состоянии выключения питания пользователь предпринимает попытку разместить исходящий вызов в беспроводном телефоне, причем ...

Lokales Funkfrequenznetzwerk

Zellulartelefon mit Sendeleistungssteuerung

Verfahren zur Batterie-Schonung für ein schnurloses Telefonsystem.

Mobilfunkendgerät mit Stromsparschaltung

System und Verfahren zum Bereitstellen eines effektiven Energie-Managements

Ein Verfahren zum Management von Energie in einem schnurlosen Telefon wird offenbart. Das Verfahren beinhaltet die Vermeidung des gleichzeitigen Betriebs aller Bausteine in einem schnurlosen Telefon. In einem Ausführungsbeispiel wird der Ladevorgang des Hörers während eines HF-Sendevorgangs zwischen der Basisstation und dem Hörer gesperrt.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren für einen Software-Haltepunkt während eines Verzögerungsschlitzes

Method for enabling audible monitoring in cordless telephones

Cordless telephones which have one or more mobile stations have been known for a long time. Furthermore, it is known for a specific transmission channel to be allocated to one or more mobile stations selected by the user and for specific modules to be deactivated. This enables additional functions, such as, for example, listening in to a call. The circuit arrangement according to the invention enables audible monitoring, for example of one or more rooms in which mobile stations of a cordless telephone are located. The monitoring can be carried out both via the communications network to which the cordless telephone is connected and from a different mobile station of the cordless telephone. In monitoring mode, the loudspeaker and associated amplifier module are deactivated in mobile stations which are located in rooms which are to be monitored. The cordless telephone designed in this way offers substantial additional benefits at only little additional cost.

Kopfhörerelektronik

Drahtloses Headset-System (800), umfassend: einen Bus (820), der gekoppelt ist, um Strom von einer Quelle zu empfangen, die sich außerhalb des drahtlosen Headset Systems befindet; eine Batterie (830); einen Kernverarbeitungsschaltkreis (824) und einen Hochfrequenz-(HF)-Verarbeitungsschaltkreis (834), die über einen Schalter (810) wahlweise miteinander gekoppelt sind, wobei der Schalter betriebsbereit ist, um zwischen OFFEN und GESCHLOSSEN umzuschalten, basierend auf einem Signalpegel, der an dem Bus (820) empfangen wurde; einen ersten Stromregulierungsschaltkreis (822), der elektrisch an den Bus (820), den Kernverarbeitungsschaltkreis (824) und den Schalter (810) gekoppelt ist; einen zweiten Stromregulierungsschaltkreis, der elektrisch (832) an die Batterie (830), den Hochfrequenz-Verarbeitungsschaltkreis (834) und den Schalter (810) gekoppelt ist; und ein Steuerschaltkreis (840), der betriebsbereit ist, um den ersten Stromregulierungsschaltkreis (822) und den zweiten Stromregulierungsschaltkreis ...

Schließbare Kommunikationsvorrichtung

Mobiltelefon mit einer Vielzahl von Servicefunktionen

Tragbares Telefongerät

Tragbares Datenterminal mit integrierten Funkkommunikationsgerät

SCHLAFMODUS FÜR EIN DRAHTLOSES KOMMUNIKATIONSGERÄT AUSSER BETRIEB

Zusatzgerät-Steuerschnittstelle

Schnittstelle zwischen einem Master- und einem Slavegerät, mit einer bitseriellen, bidirektionalen Signalleitung zum Übertragen von Befehlen und zugehörigen Daten vom Master- zum Slavegerät, wobei die bitserielle, bidirektionale Signalleitung ferner andere Signale überträgt, zu denen ein Rücksetzsignal, ein Interruptsignal und ein Lernsequenzsignal zum Spezifizieren der Dauer einer Bitzeit für vom Slave- zum Mastergerät übertragene Daten gehören.

Wireless transceiver for CDMA or FDMA controls quiescent current of amplifier such that it remains in linear gain region for received signals

The transceiver includes a base-band signal processor (14), a high frequency transmission circuit (16) and a high frequency receiving circuit. The latter is arranged between the base-band signal processor and an antenna (12), and includes a low-noise amplifier (22) for amplifying the signals received via the antenna. The amplifier has a control input (48) for controlling its quiescent current. The base-band signal processor controls the quiescent current of the amplifier such that the amplifier remains in the linear gain region for amplification of the received high frequency signals.

Power conservation for mobile device displays

Communications device with touch sensitive screen

Low battery voltage alarming device and method for use in portable radio device

POCKET TRANSCEIVER

A portable transceiver 51, small enough to be put in a pocket and operating at a low power level, handles signals at a low power level and is suitable for communication via an antenna 5 over close range. The pocket transceiver can also be used as a telephone apparatus for communication over long range, such as a mobile transceiver in a vehicle, by being connected to an adapter 52, which includes a power amplifier 13 and a power controller 12 for selecting an output power level out of multiple levels in response to an instruction from a transmitting-receiving unit of the pocket transceiver. …… ...

Computer-controlled cordless telephone

A computer-controlled cordless telephone system having a base unit and a handset unit provides for increased functionality in communications between the base unit and the handset unit, and also provides a controlled power-up/power-down mode of operation for the handset unit. Increased functionality is achieved by employing a message format for control signals transmitted between the base unit and the handset unit in the form of frequency shift keyed (FSK) signals which include a data field. This data field may be in the form of either opcode data or digit data, thereby allowing for many different commands or functions. Power to a computer, a receiver and certain other selected circuitry in the handset unit is controlled to minimize power consumption when the handset unit is in an out-of-cradle-and-standby state. Power to other nonessential circuitry in the handset unit is turned completely off during this state. The handset unit automatically turns on to a full operating mode from the alternating ...

CORDLESS TELEPHONES

Digital cordless telephone apparatus

Method of controlling power consumption in back-light

A data processing device includes a display unit (31), a light-emitting unit (32) which illuminates the display unit (31), a communication unit (34) which makes radio communication with other data processing devices, a detector (35) which detects whether the communication unit (34) is in operation or not, and a controller (33) which limits a current to be supplied to the light-emitting unit (32) in accordance with transmission power consumed in radio communication carried out by the communication unit (34), when the detector (35) has detected that the communication unit (34) is in operation.

A method of controlling a back light in a portable communication terminal apparatus

Communication system selection in a mobile phone

Method of employing voice to alarm battery conditions for wireless communication apparatus

Telephone

Portable radio terminal with infrared communication function and communication method for portable radio terminal

Organic electro-luminescence display driving system for mobile communication terminal

In an organic EL display driving system, the power consumption of the organic EL display is reduced without damaging the visuality of the displayed contents on the organic EL display. An optical sensor (203) measures the amount of incident ambient light to an organic EL display (201), which emits light spontaneously i.e. without a backlight, and a power supply voltage controlling circuit (205) controls the power supply voltage for the organic EL display so that the power supply voltage is increased when the amount of the incident ambient light is large, and the power supply voltage is decreased when the amount of the incident ambient light is small. The system is used in a mobile communication terminal, e.g. a mobile telephone.

Key backlighting control circuit and method

A key backlight control method and circuit can be provided by illuminating only the keys to be operated with the power consumption for a key arrangement unit reduced. The key arrangement unit is configured by a plurality of keys and LEDs for respectively illuminating the keys. The LEDs are controlled by a LED control unit, FETs, a scan register unit, and a CPU unit such that only the LEDs corresponding to the keys required (or requested) in the processing mode (browsing mail, etc.) can be turned on in the mobile terminal equipment such as a mobile phone unit.

Method of saving power by reducing reception time in a standby mode of a mobile communication terminal

A signal received by a mobile communication terminal in a standby mode is sampled, converted to digital, and stored. At least a part of the receive part is de-activated and the stored samples are processed. If it is decided that the samples contain insufficient data, the receive path may be re-activated to receive further samples. In this way, the various activities which the mobile needs to undertake while in the standby state (channel tracking, monitoring nearby base stations) are carried out with minimum drain on the power supply.

Packet communication card

A radiotelephone handset

Portable telephone with a display

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

Power supply switching circuit for a compact portable telephone set

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS

Link quality monitoring in digital cordless telephone apparatus

A digital cordless telephone apparatus comprising a microprocessor based battery powered portable handset unit and a microprocessor based stationary base unit transmitting and receiving over two or more RF channels a check code signal is periodically transmitted from the base unit to the handset and an acknowledgement code signal returned from the handset to the base unit. In the event of unsatisfactory receipt of the check code or the acknowledgement code operation is transferred to an alternative channel.

Battery powered device

A battery powered portable electronic device includes an interchangeable battery pack (2). The battery pack is fitted to the main unit (1) of the device. An auxiliary functional unit (AFU) (10) is contained within the battery pack (2). It communicates data bidirectionally with circuits within the main unit (1) of the device. The auxiliary functional unit thereby performs an auxiliary function in conjunction with the circuits in the main unit of the device. The auxiliary functional unit may be a pager and the main unit may be a cellular telephone. Then in a standby mode the phone circuits are switched off and the pager only left powered-up.

Power supply control method and system in a portable communication device

Apparatus for extending the standby time of a mobile unit

An apparatus for reducing power consumption in a device comprising functional circuitry 520 requiring a first current in a first mode of operation and a second current in a second mode of operation, a capacitor 530 connected in parallel with the functional circuitry thereby defining a parallel circuit; a power supply 500 connected in series with the parallel circuit, switching means 550 between the power supply and the parallel circuit and means to control the switch to connect the parallel circuit to the power supply when the functional circuitry is required to be in its first mode of operation and to disconnect the power supply from the parallel circuit when the functional circuit is required to be in its second mode of operation.

Low-power wireless communication apparatus and method

On-off switching of a low noise amplifier in sleep and receive modes to detect and validate a wake up signal

A low-power wireless communication apparatus comprises a low-noise amplifier 203 for amplifying a radiofrequency signal, a wake up signal detector 205 for receiving the amplified radiofrequency signal and a controller 210 for providing a predetermined ON/OFF control signal to the low noise amplifier 203, wherein in a sleep mode corresponding to a receive waiting state, the predetermined control signal controls the low noise amplifier 203 (and preferably the wake up signal detector 205) to operate at a predetermined on-off duty ratio and where, when a wake up signal is detected in the sleep mode, the apparatus is switched to a receive mode where the low-noise amplifier 203 is maintained in an on state. Switches 202, 204 may be used to connect the antenna 201 and low noise amplifier 203 to the wake up signal detector 205 in the sleep mode and to the receiver 206 in the receive mode. The detection of a wake up signal in the sleep mode preferably comprises amplifying, rectifying and integrating ...

Mobile telecommunications device

Service reception restricted radio communication set and method

Display system and circuit therefor

Battery saving arrangement for mobile phone with power controlled RF amplifier

A mobile phone contains a power amplifier 13 for amplifying RF transmissions whose output is controlled by power control signals transmitted from a base station. When the amplifier is instructed to transmit above a predetermined threshold, mode changing switch 15 puts it into an OFF-state, whilst instruction to transmit below the threshold results in the amplifier being put into an ON-state. Whilst in the amplifier is in the OFF-state, display unit 8 informs the user that communication switch 16 must be pressed in order to communicate, such action resulting in the amplifier being put into the ON-state. Reduces transmitter power consumption for distant mobiles which need to transmit at high power levels.

Brightness control for backlighting device

An electronic apparatus with a backlit display (103) and an input device (102) allows reduced power consumption while maintaining sufficient brightness. A mode detecting section (20) detects the currently set operation mode. The brightness of the backlighting is controlled (30) depending on the currently set operation mode. When the operation mode is a data input mode, the brightness of the backlighting is reduced. The device may be for example, a mobile telephone, a digital clock including an LCD, a liquid crystal television set or a car navigation system. The mobile phone may have data input, display, communication status display, graphic and text modes. The device may be used for communication, mails, short messages, as a phone directory, scheduling or for games. The brightness may also be adjusted based upon the determined brightness level.

Portable telephone apparatus

Power saving in a foldable portable communication device

A foldable portable communication device comprising a portable power supply, power level detection means, configuration detection means and control means. The control means is coupled to the power level detection means 32 and to the configuration detection means 30 and is configured to implement at least one power saving measure 36 if the power level falls below a threshold and the portable communication device is in the open configuration. The implementation of the power saving measure may additionally require detection of the absence of any command input to the device for a predetermined interval 42 and/or detection that the device is off-line. The power saving method can be the shutting off of the backlight of the LCD screen or shutting off the screen completely. The battery threshold level may be set to conserve enough power to make, for example, a ten minute phone call in the case of an emergency.

Method of controlling a refresh rate of a display

Timing control circuit and related method

Method and system for maintaining synchronization in low-power mode over a frequency hopping radio link

Mixed-media telecommunication call set-up

Controlling transfer of data

Controlling transfer of data

A state of charge of an energy storage means (for instance a battery) 203 of a vehicle 201 that is required at the end of a period in which charging of the energy storage means is performable is determined. A state of charge of the energy storage means at the end of the period if a transfer of data were to be performed is predicted. The transfer of data is enable during the period in dependence on the predicted state of charge of the energy storage means at the end of the period being greater than or equal to the state of charge required at the end of the period. Further aspects of the invention provide a controller 102 for determining if the transfer of data can be enabled using the steps above. The transfer of data may be performed by causing one or more of the sets to be transferred in dependence on the estimated charge required to transfer the data of the one or more sets. A wireless transceiver may be used to transmit and/or receive a signal that contains the data. This communication ...

Portable telephone apparatus

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS

Method and apparatus of extending useful life of a cordless telephone during a power outage condition

Power saving method for a mobile terminal

RECEIVER CONTROLLER METHOD AND APPARATUS

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR PRODUCING A SAFETY CONDITION INDICATOR ON AN INDICATOR

TRANSMISSION/CRECEIPT CIRCUIT

COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR THE SUPPLY OF AN EFFICIENT SLEEP MODE FOR A GROUP COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WORK

PORTABLE RADIO TERMINAL

OPTIMIZATION OF THE CONSUMPTION OF A MULTIMEDIAHILFSCHIPS IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SAFE MAIN LINE TRAIN REEF AND PROCEDURE FOR IT

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MORE THAN A NORMAL RANGE AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A USER INTERFACE FOR IT

PROCEDURE FOR THE CURRENT CONSUMPTION REGULATION FOR A TDMA RADIO

DATA MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE, FOR WIRELESS DEVICES

MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT WITH MOBILE CONTROL ELEMENT COVER

TEMPORAL TASK DISTRIBUTION IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

PASSIVE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE PASSIVE ENTRANCE CONTROL SYSTEM

MEMORY DESCRIBING DEVICE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE COMPUTATION WHETHER ENERGY IS LEVEL FOR DATA COMMUNICATION SUFFICIENT ONE

CORD LOT TELEPHONE WITH ACCESS TO SEVERAL CHANNELS.

CIRCUIT AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CURRENT CONSUMPTION REGULATION FOR A COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR PARTICIPANT TERMINAL

PROCEDURE FOR MAKING AN ACOUSTIC MONITORING POSSIBLE WITH CORD LOTS THE TELEPHONE

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

Cellular telephone, personal digital assistant and pager unit with capability of short range radio frequency transmissions

A cellular telephone system, including a cellular telephone transceiver unit, an ear piece which receives the voice vibrations of a user, and a wireless linkage operatively connecting the ear piece to the cellular telephone transceiver unit, allows a user to be in a hands-free mode when using a cellular telephone. The cellular telephone transceiver unit includes a personal digital assistant and a pager with a vibration module. The ear piece generally uses a bone sensor along with an air sensor placed in the external auditory canal of the user to detect the voice vibrations of the user. Further, a speaker is included in the ear piece to allow the user to hear incoming data from the cellular telephone transceiver. The wireless linkage uses low power radio frequency waves to send and receive signals between the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit. Both the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit require power which is supplied by batteries. Both the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver may be recharged by simply placing them in a docking station.

Method for synchronizing a mobile station to a base station

The invention relates to a method for synchronizing a mobile station to a base station, comprising in the base station a act of generating an information about a frequency of a channel which is used to transmit data about the identity of the base station and a act of transmitting the information from the base station to the mobile station.

TK wireless adapter

An adapter for providing wireless communication between a transducer and a computer. The adapter of the present invention includes a processor and a first connector operable for connecting the adapter to the transducer. The connector is in electrical communication with the processor such that the processor receives at least one measured parameter from the transducer. The present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter in electrical communication with the processor, the processor operable to transfer the measured parameter to the at least one radio transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the measured parameter to the computer. The radio transmitter is able to broadcast in one or more wireless communication protocols. The adapter of the present invention is suitable for operation with any type of transducer that functions as a sensor/detector, an actuator, or the like, and is able to transfer the measured parameter detected by the transducer wirelessly to a computer.

Wireless Audio Device Call Device Selection

A wireless two-way communications headset is able to enter into a partial power mode in which a latching or non-momentary power switch has been operated to an “on” state, but in which there has been a lack of user operation of the headset for more than a predetermined period of time, and in this partial power mode, a processing device of the headset monitors manually-operable controls for an indication of their being operated by a user in a manner indicating a user's intent to engage in audio communications. In response to this indication, the headset enters a higher power mode in which a wireless link with another wireless device is formed and then performs the function intended by the user. In being operated by a user to initiate audio communications with another wireless device (e.g., making a telephone call), the wireless headset first attempts to do so with the wireless device with which the wireless headset most recently engaged in audio communications, and failing that, the wireless headset then attempts to do so with second-most recent wireless device with which the wireless headset engaged in audio communications.

DIRECTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL

A remote control unit generates a first beam which a user points at one of a plurality of information appliances to select that appliance. After selecting the desired appliance, the user then actuates a button on a control keypad on the remote control unit to cause the unit to generate a second, modulated beam. The remote control unit modulates the second beam in accordance with a desired functionality of the information appliance to control the appliance accordingly. 1. A method for controlling one of a plurality of devices , comprising the steps of:receiving at one or more devices a beam of electromagnetic radiation;generating by the one or more devices an acknowledgement signal upon receipt of the beam of electromagnetic radiation directed thereat;designating a device generating an acknowledgement signal; andenabling the designated device to receive at least one control signal to control the device.2. The method according to wherein the user designates the device generating the acknowledgement signal.3. The method according to wherein a controller designates the device generating the acknowledgement signal.4. The method according to wherein the acknowledgement signal comprises an electrical signal.5. The method according to wherein the acknowledgement signal comprises an optical signal.6. The method according to wherein the designating step includes the step of choosing among multiple devices in accordance which device has highest priority.7. The method according to wherein the designating step includes the step of choosing among multiple devices in accordance which device was designated previously.8. The method according to de-designating the device after the device completes receiving a control signal.9. A method for controlling one of a plurality of devices claim 1 , comprising the steps of:directing a first beam at the device to initiate device selection;directing a second beam, broader than the first beam, at the device; andmodulating the second beam in ...

Automatic Recharging Wireless Headset

A wireless headset has a body, an ear clip, and at least two devices for converting at least two different sources of energy into electrical power. The body includes an RF integrated circuit in electrical communication with an antenna and a baseband circuit, the baseband circuit being in electrical communication with a microphone and a speaker. The at least two devices for converting at least two different sources of energy into electrical power are in electrical communication with the RF integrated circuit and the baseband circuit. The ear clip is engaged to the body. The at least two sources of energy are selected from the group consisting of solar energy, thermoelectric energy, piezoelectric energy, and vibration energy. 1. A pair of sunglasses comprising:a frame comprising a radiofrequency (RF) integrated circuit in electrical communication with an antenna and a baseband circuit, the baseband circuit in electrical communication with a microphone;an ear-piece engaged to the frame; anda plurality of devices for converting at least two different sources of energy into electrical power, the plurality of devices being in electrical communication with the RF integrated circuit and the baseband circuit, wherein the at least two different sources of energy are selected from the group consisting of solar energy, thermoelectric energy, and vibration energy,one of the plurality of devices comprising at least one solar cell located on the frame and configured to convert solar energy to electrical power.2. A wireless headset comprising:a body comprising a radiofrequency (RF) integrated circuit in electrical communication with an antenna and a baseband circuit, the baseband circuit in electrical communication with a microphone and a speaker;an ear clip engaged to the body;a first adapter configured to engage a second adapter of a cellular phone and receive power from the cellular phone;a plurality of devices for converting at least two different sources of energy into ...

OPTICALLY-CONNECTED SYSTEM FOR EXCHANGING DATA AMONG INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION DEVICES

An optically-connected system is disclosed for exchanging data among industrial automation devices, that is composed of a plurality of connection elements, where each element comprises at least two pairs of optical transmitters and receivers on the main side, and one optical receiver on the opposing main side, that are opposite with respect to another pair of transmitters and receivers in a following element; and where each one of the transmitters and receivers is adapted to communicate with industrial automation devices to cooperate for exchanging data between elements, sending one interrogation signal requesting an identity of the receiver and the receiver is adapted to send to each corresponding response signal containing characteristics of the receiver. 1. An optically-connected system for exchanging data among industrial automation devices comprising: 'where each connection element has a main side and an opposing main side, and, perpendicular to the main sides, a minor side and an opposing minor side;', 'a) a plurality of connection elements;'} 'where each pair of the optical transmitters and receivers is further placed on the main side of the connection elements in an opposite way with respect to another pair of the optical transmitters and receivers in a following connection element, in such a way as to place on each main side of the connection elements one transmitter followed by one receiver eventually followed by one transmitter;', 'b) at least two pairs of optical transmitters and receivers affixed to each one of the connection elements,'} where each one of the transmitters and receivers is adapted to communicate with one or more industrial automation devices,', 'where each one of the transmitters and receivers is adapted to cooperate for exchanging data with a respective receiver and transmitter of another adjacent to the connection elements,', 'where each one of the transmitters is adapted to send to each corresponding one of the receivers one ...

Battery Powered Electronic Device Comprising A Movable Part and Adapted to Be Set Into Shipping Mode

A battery powered electronic device () comprising a housing () and a movable part () extending from the housing (). The movable part () is movably attached to the housing (), such that it can be moved between a compact position and an extended position. The electronic device comprises a switch, which is adapted to sense, whether the movable part () is in the compact position or not, and the switch is utilised to switch the electronic device () On, when the movable part () is in the extended position, and Off, when the movable part () is in the compact position. The electronics of the device () is adapted to be set to off or into a low-power shipping mode, all though the movable part () is in the extended position. 1123232313313. A battery powered electronic device () comprising a housing () and a movable part () extending from the housing () , wherein the movable part () is movably attached to the housing () , such that it can be moved between a compact position and an extended position , wherein the electronic device comprises a switch , which is adapted to sense , whether the movable part () is in the compact position or not , and wherein the switch is utilised to switch the electronic device () On , when the movable part () is in the extended position , and Off , when the movable part () is in the compact position , wherein the electronics of the device () is adapted to be set to a low-power shipping mode , all though the movable part () is in the extended position.22323. A battery powered electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the switch is a magnetic switch and wherein one of the housing () and the movable part () comprises a magnetic sensor claim 1 , such as a Hall sensor claim 1 , and the other of the housing () and the movable part () comprises a magnet.332. A battery powered electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the movable part () has a length which is more than a third of the longest dimension of the housing ().433329. A battery ...

Communication apparatus

An apparatus includes a direct-current direction detection unit configured to detect a change of direct-current direction on a telephone line through which the apparatus and an exchanger are coupled; a voltage change detection unit configured to detect a change of voltage on the line; a first control unit configured to transmit a reception completion signal to the exchanger when receiving telephone number; a first determination unit configured to determine whether polarity reversal of the line occurs in a period from reception of the telephone number to transmission of the reception completion signal; a second determination unit configured to determine whether the polarity reversal occurs in a period from transmission of the reception completion signal to reception of a calling signal; and a second control unit configured not to display the received telephone number on a display unit when the polarity reversal occurs in at least one of the periods.

Docking device with telephone exchange function

A docking device with telephone exchange function includes a docking base for placement of and for coupling with a mobile phone, a telephone communication interface for coupling with a landline telephone set and to receive a dialing signal therefrom, a processor to receive an incoming call signal from the mobile phone, and an exchange module converting the incoming call signal into an analog incoming call signal to be outputted to the landline telephone set such that an incoming call may be answered. The exchange module further converts the dialing signal into a digital dialing signal and the processor converts the digital dialing signal into a converted digital dialing signal compatible in format with and to be outputted to the mobile phone for making a mobile phone call.

Firmware Upgrade Function For Deskphone Electronic Protocol Converter

The invention relates to a method of programming a processing unit by firmware in a protocol converter for providing first data received from a telephone device in accordance with a first protocol to a headset system in accordance with a second protocol and for providing second data received from the headset system in accordance with the second protocol to the telephone in accordance with the first protocol, the operation of the protocol converter being controlled by the processing unit. The invention further relates to a protocol converter, such as an Electronic Hook Switch adapter, for providing first data received from a telephone device in accordance with a first protocol to a headset system in accordance with a second protocol and for providing second data received from the headset system in accordance with the second protocol to the telephone device in accordance with the first protocol. The headset system provides firmware to the protocol converter in accordance with the second protocol. 1. A method of programming a processing unit by firmware in a protocol converter , the protocol converter providing first data received from a telephone device in accordance with a first protocol to a headset system in accordance with a second protocol and providing second data received from the headset system in accordance with the second protocol to the telephone device in accordance with the first protocol , the operation of the protocol converter being controlled by the programmable processing unit the method comprising:receiving from the headset system the firmware comprised by at least one data message in accordance with the second protocol;retrieving the firmware from the data message;storing the firmware in a memory coupled to the processing unit; andprogramming the processing unit by loading the firmware in the processing unit.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising resetting the processing unit after the firmware has been stored in the memory.3. The ...

Communications Module

A communications module comprising a network interface for connecting to a packet data network, a memory storing communication client code, a connection interface that is arranged to connect to a consumer device to establish a set of connections between the communications module and the consumer device, wherein the connection interface comprises at least one connection for exchanging analogue call signals with the consumer device; and at least one data connector; and processing means configured to convert analogue call signals received from the consumer device into packet data and supply the packet data to the network interface, the processing means further configured to execute the communication client code stored in the memory and send user interface data for display at the consumer device via the data connector.

Call Management Through A Hands Free Communication Device

A hands free communication device (), such as a headset, adapted to be simultaneously connected to a first telecommunication device () and a second telecommunication device (). The hands free communication device () is adapted to send a call status signal to the first telecommunication device () upon reception of a corresponding call status signal from the second telecommunication device () and to send a call status signal to the second telecommunication device () upon reception of a corresponding call status signal from the first telecommunication device (). The invention also relates to a system implementing such a hands free device () and a method using such a system. 115-. (canceled)164. A hands free communication device adapted to be simultaneously connected to a first telecommunication device and a second telecommunication device () , wherein the hands free communication device is adapted to send remote control commands to the first telecommunication device upon reception of corresponding remote control signals from the second telecommunication device , and wherein the remote control signals (may) comprise instructions to accept an incoming call.17. A hands free communication device according to claim 16 , wherein the hands free communication device is adapted to send remote control signals to the second telecommunication device upon reception of corresponding remote control signals from the first telecommunication device.18. A hands free communication device according to claim 17 , wherein the remote control signals send to the second telecommunication device may comprise instructions to accept an incoming call.19. A hands free communication device according to claim 16 , wherein the remote control signals may comprise instructions to make an outgoing call.20. A hands free communication device claim 16 , according to claim 16 , wherein the hands free communication device is adapted to send a call status signal to the first telecommunication device upon ...

FOLDABLE MOBILE PHONE

A mobile phone, including a processor operable to perform wireless communication, a housing for the processor, including front and back surfaces, a first display screen coupled with the processor and mounted on the outer side of the front surface, a second display screen coupled with the processor, separate from the first display screen, and a transparent portion on the outer side of the back surface through which the second display screen shows through to the outside of the housing. 124-. (canceled)25. A mobile phone , comprising:a processor operable to perform wireless communication;a housing for said processor, comprising front and back surfaces;a first display screen coupled with said processor and mounted on the outer side of said front surface;a second display screen coupled with said processor, separate from said first display screen; anda transparent portion on the outer side of said back surface through which said second display screen shows through to the outside of said housing.26. The mobile phone of wherein said first display screen displays a graphical user interface for the mobile phone.27. The mobile phone of wherein said second display screen displays date and time information.28. The mobile phone of wherein said second display screen displays missed phone calls.29. The mobile phone of further comprising a battery for powering the mobile phone claim 25 , and wherein said second display screen displays battery status for said battery.30. The mobile phone of wherein said transparent portion is an opening in the outer side of said back surface.31. The mobile phone of wherein said transparent portion is a partially transparent portion of the outer side of said back surface.32. The mobile phone of further comprising a modular communicator that may be inserted in and removed from said housing claim 25 , and wherein said second display screen is a component of said modular communicator.33. The mobile phone of wherein said modular communicator comprises ...

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An example system includes one or more handsets and a base unit including interface circuitry. The interface circuitry is configured for landline communication over a telephone network landline, wireless communication with one or more handsets and wireless communication with one or more cellular telephones, each of the one or more cellular telephones being adapted for communication over a cellular telephone network. The interface circuitry is further configured to allow the handsets to make or receive landline or cell phone calls. 1. A system comprising:one or more handsets; anda base unit including interface circuitry configured for landline communication over a telephone network landline, wireless communication with the one or more handsets and wireless communication with one or more cellular telephones, each of the one or more cellular telephones being adapted for communication over a cellular telephone network,wherein the interface circuitry is further configured to allow the handsets to make or receive landline or cell phone calls.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the handsets output caller identification information for received calls.3. The system claim 2 , according to claim 2 , wherein the handsets comprise a display for displaying the caller identification information.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the display displays a list comprising one or more of the cellular telephones available to make a call.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the handsets further comprise an input device for selecting one of the cellular telephones from the list and wherein the interface circuitry is responsive to the selecting to make the call using the selected cellular telephone.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the interface circuitry is incorporated into a base unit.7. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the base unit comprises a keypad.8. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the base unit comprises a display.9. The ...

DONNED AND DOFFED HEADSET STATE DETECTION

An apparatus and method are provided for determining the donned or doffed state of a headset. In one example, a headset includes a processor, an acoustic transducer, and a detector operably coupled to the processor, the detector providing an output charge pattern corresponding to a state selected from the group consisting of the headset being donned and doffed. Advantageously, the present disclosure provides for reliably determining a donned or doffed state of a headset for efficiently routing calls, text messages, and/or otherwise being used for notifications and requests in a system. 1. A headset system , comprising:a headset body;a microphone coupled to the headset body;an audio transducer coupled to the headset body;a motion detector coupled to the headset body and being operative to provide an output in response to movement of the headset body; anda processor for receiving the motion detector output from the motion detector and for determining whether head motion in response to a call-answer prompt is a nod “yes” or shake of the head “no.”2. The headset system of wherein the processor is located in the headset body.3. The headset system of further comprising a wireless transceiver for reporting the response to the call-answer prompt over a wireless link. This application is a divisional of U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 11/542,385, filed Oct. 2, 2006, which is incorporated herein in its entirety for all purposes.The present invention relates generally to headset devices and, more particularly, to a method for determining when a headset is donned and doffed and a headset therefor.Telephone headsets are used in various environments, such as call centers and offices, and a method and apparatus for determining whether a person is available at his or her telephone, computer, or work station allows for more efficient automation of many business processes.For example, if an automated call distribution system at a call center receives a large number of incoming ...

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

This invention provides a communication apparatus, which suppresses abrupt changes of a current and voltage generated in a communication line upon connecting an external telephone to the communication line, and a control method thereof. To accomplish this, in a communication apparatus of this invention, when an off-hook state of an external telephone is detected upon connecting the external telephone to a communication line, an SOC captures a line using a first line capture means having an impedance lower than the external telephone side, and then switches an H-relay to connect the external telephone to the communication line. Furthermore, the SOC temporarily switches a line capture state to a second line capture means having an impedance higher than the first line capture means after the H-relay is switched and before the line is released. 18-. (canceled)9. A communication apparatus , which comprises a connection unit that an external telephone is connected to , a switching unit that switches between a connection state in which the external telephone is connected to a line and a disconnection state in which the external telephone is disconnected from the line , a detection unit that detects an off-hook state of the external telephone , and a network control unit that is connected to the line in parallel to the external telephone , and controls a capture state of the line , the apparatus comprising:a capture control unit that captures, when the detection unit detects the off-hook state of the external telephone in the disconnection state, the line using a line capture unit, an impedance of which is lower than the external telephone side, and which is included in the network control unit;a connection control unit that connects the external telephone to the line by switching the switching unit to the connection state after the line capture unit captures the line; anda line release unit that releases the line captured by the line capture unit after the external ...

Contactless chip card, contactless chip card reading device and contactless communication system including a plurality of communication interfaces

A contactless chip card may include: a first communication interface which is configured to receive a first signal by means of an electromagnetic field with a first frequency; a clock signal generating circuit which is coupled to the first communication interface and is configured to derive a clock signal from the first signal; a second communication interface which is coupled to the clock signal generating circuit and is configured to make available a signal transmission on the basis of the clock signal by means of an electromagnetic field with a second frequency, wherein the first frequency is different from the second frequency.

Electronic device including finger movement based musical tone generation and related methods

An electronic device may include a finger biometric sensor and an audio output transducer. The electronic device may further include a controller cooperating with the finger biometric sensor for determining at least one biometric characteristic of a user's finger. The controller may also cooperate with the finger biometric sensor for causing the audio output transducer to generate at least one musical tone changing based upon movement of a user's finger relative to the finger biometric sensor.

EYEGLASSES WITH ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

A microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, all mounted to an eyeglasses frame, for sending and receiving signals wirelessly to and from a remote cell phone or other electronic device. The microphone and the transmitter can be mounted to extension arms that can be extended, pivoted, or otherwise moved to a position for use, and then moved to a stored position when not in use. Alternatively, the microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, can be mounted onto a clip-on or other attachment member that mounts onto a conventional eyeglasses frame, or to a hat or other article worn on the head. 120.-. (canceled)21. A communication device configured to removably attach to eyewear , the communication device comprising:a first component comprising a receiver or transmitter configured to send or receive wireless communication comprising visual images;a removably attachable connection configured to permit the first component to connect and disconnect in a retrofitting manner to a pre-existing eyewear;a second component comprising a power source configured to be mounted to the eyewear; andwires extending between the first and second component configured to be retrofitted onto the eyewear;wherein the communication device is configured to be attachable to a plurality of different types of eyewear.22. The communication device of claim 21 , further comprising an extension arm.23. The communication device of claim 22 , wherein the extension arm is pivotable.24. The communication device of claim 22 , wherein the extension arm is telescoping.25. The communication device of claim 22 , further comprising a speaker.26. The communication device of claim 22 , further comprising a microphone.27. The communication device of claim 21 , wherein the receiver or transmitter is configured to send or receive Bluetooth wireless communication.28. The communication device of claim 21 , wherein the removably attachable component is further configured to permit the ...

INTRAPERSONAL DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Intrapersonal communication systems and methods that provide an optical digital signal link between two or more local devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a first signal converter disposed at a first end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between electrical digital signals from a first local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link. The system can include an optical connector having a non-contact portion configured to couple optical digital signals between the first signal converter and the optical digital signal link across a gap. The system can include a second signal converter disposed at a second end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between electrical digital signals from the second local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link. 1. A headgear system having an interference-resistant optical digital signal link configured to transmit optical digital signals between two or more local devices , the headgear system comprising:an exterior shell;a guide path adjacent to the exterior shell, the guide path configured to direct the optical digital signal link between a first optical connector having a non-contact portion and a second optical connector having a non-contact portion;a first signal converter having a first local device electrical data interface and a first optical data interface, wherein the first local device electrical data interface is configured to electrically connect to a first electrical data connector of a first local device, and wherein the first signal converter is configured to convert between electrical digital signals and optical digital signals;the first optical connector having a non-contact portion configured to couple optical digital signals between the first optical data interface of the first signal converter and a first end of the interference-resistant optical digital signal link across a first ...

Information System Including a Card and a Card Reader Connected Optically

An information system comprises a card and a card reader. The card and the card reader can be coupled by an optical communication module and an optical power transfer module. Operations of the card can be powered by the power transferred from the card reader through the optical power transfer module. In one embodiment, the card and the card reader comprise multiple cells of transmitter/receiver that transmit and receive data in a parallel manner

VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION METHOD IN AN INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING AN LED BACKLIGHT UNIT, AND INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE FOR THE METHOD

Proposed is a method for providing additional information to a mobile communication terminal by means of visible light communication in an information display device having an LED backlight unit. For this purpose, the method of the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving, from a mobile communication terminal, a request for additional information on an object in a content image when a content image is being displayed on a screen of an information display device; determining whether or not there exists additional information corresponding to the request; and controlling, if said additional information does exist, the light emission of the LED backlight unit so as to transmit said additional information in the form of visible light to the mobile communication terminal. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide various additional information corresponding to the request from the mobile communication terminal. 1. A method of visible light communication by an information display device comprising an LED backlight unit , the method comprising:displaying an image including one or more objects;receiving a request for additional information on the one or more objects;determining an object corresponding to an area where the request for the additional information is received among the one or more objects;searching for additional information on the determined object;transmitting, when there is no found additional information, a request for additional information including information on the information display device to a server; andtransmitting, when the additional information corresponding to the information on the information display device is received from the server, the received additional information through an LED of an area where the determined object is located among a plurality of LEDs within the LED backlight unit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the request for the additional information is received from one or more mobile ...

WIRELESS DEVICE SYSTEM-ARCHITECTURE

A wireless device system-architecture and wireless device includes functional layers each including one or more respective layer elements where the functional layers are operatively connected and ordered as a cascade of functional layers for data-transfer from one layer to its one or more adjacent functional layers. The architecture further includes one or more matrix-switches, each operatively connected between each two functional layers in the cascade of functional layers. A matrix-switch controller is operable to determine at least two processing routes for data-transfer from at least one layer element in one functional layer, to at least one layer element in a second functional layer, wherein each of the at least two processing routes is associated with a different application processor layer element and wherein data is being transmitted via the at least two processing routes, in the same direction, substantially at the same time. 135-. (canceled)36. A wireless device , comprising:a plurality of functional layers each of said functional layers comprising one or more respective layer elements, wherein said functional layers include at least an application processor functional layer and at least two other functional layers;two or more matrix-switches, each matrix-switch operable to connect between a pair of functional layers from said plurality of functional layers, in order to generate one or more processing routes, each processing route connecting said plurality of functional layers in a cascade of functional layers to enable transmission of data between said plurality of functional layers;a matrix-switch controller operatively connected to said two or more matrix-switches and operable to:determine, based on information in respect of transmitted data, a required combination of one or more connections for each of said matrix-switches; each connection, connecting between one or more layer element in a first functional layer of a respective pair of functional and ...

INSTANT ACTIVATION AND PROVISIONING FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES ON A MOBILE DEVICE

Methods and systems for instant activation of virtual PBX services on a mobile device are disclosed. In one aspect, a user request for activating virtual PBX services is received on a mobile device. An available primary identification number for the virtual PBX services is retrieved from a telecommunication service provider (TSP). A user interface is presented on the mobile device including a first interface portion presenting the available primary identification number and a second interface portion configured to receive a user identifier. Upon receiving the user input specifying the user identifier and while the user interface is still presented on the mobile device, a user instruction for activating the virtual PBX services is received. Upon receiving the user instruction, the user identifier is sent to the TSP. Then, a confirmation is received from the TSP. 1receiving a user request for activating a subset of virtual PBX services on a mobile device;retrieving an available primary identification number for the subset of virtual PBX services from a telecommunication service provider (TSP); a first interface portion presenting the available primary identification number; and', 'a second interface portion configured to receive a user identifier;, 'presenting a user interface on the mobile device having one or more of the following interface portionsreceiving user input specifying the user identifier from the second interface portion;while the user interface is still presented on the mobile device, receiving a user instruction for activating the subset of virtual PBX services;upon receiving the user instruction, sending the user identifier to the TSP; andreceiving a confirmation from the TSP indicating that the subset of virtual PBX services has been successfully activated.. A method for instant activation of virtual PBX services on a mobile device, comprising: This is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/484,744, filed on Sep. 12, 2014, which is a ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE WHICH USES THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing at least one program, wherein a wireless communication method is performed while the program is executed. The wireless communication method comprises: (a) receiving a plurality of data groups, wherein the data groups do not pass an error checking procedure; (b) selecting a portion of at least one of the data groups; and (c) reconstructing a reconstruction data group based on the portions selected in the step (b). 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing at least one program , wherein a wireless communication method is performed while the program is executed , the wireless communication method comprising:(a) receiving a plurality of data groups, wherein the data groups do not pass an error checking procedure;(b) selecting a portion of at least one of the data groups; and(c) reconstructing a reconstruction data group based on the portions selected in the step (b);wherein each one of the data groups comprises a plurality of data units and each one of the data units has a data value, where the step (b) comprises:(b1) determining signal qualities of the data units in a corresponding location of each one of the data groups; and(b2) selecting the data value of one of the data units which is in the corresponding location as a data value of a corresponding data unit of the reconstruction data group based on the signal qualities.24-. (canceled)5. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 1 ,wherein the data groups are packets, the data units are bits, and the data values are bit values.67-. (canceled)8. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the step (a) receives the data groups by a first path of a data receiving device claim 1 , where the wireless communication method further comprises:transmitting data groups which pass the error checking procedure by a second path of the data receiving device.9. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 8 , wherein the data groups ...

REGISTRATION OF NODES AT REMOTE SITES

Systems and methods for providing registration at a remote site that may include, for example, a monitoring module that may communicate with a remote site. A registration protocol may be used by the monitoring module and the remote site in generating the messages communicated during the registration process. The monitoring module may gather and generate various identification information to be included in the registration protocol messages. The registration information provided by the monitoring module maybe stored at the remote site in a database server having a database. A confirmation message may be communicated from the remote site to the monitoring module that may either acknowledge successful registration or report that an error occurred during the registration process. 1. A node , comprising:a sensor being configured to sense information related to a condition of a location;an audio output device being configured to output audible information;a display being configured to display visual information related to a setting of the node and information sensed by the sensor;a user-input component for receiving user input; andsoftware being configured to be executable by processing hardware of the node, the software being configured to facilitate, at least in part, registration of the node at a remote site, wherein registering the node at the remote site includes associating registration information of the node with a user account at the remote site, wherein the registration information of the node includes an identifier that identifies the node, wherein the node is located remote from the remote site, and wherein the user account must be created at the remote site before the node can be registered at the remote site.2. The node of claim 1 , wherein the node and the remote site are communicatively coupled to each other and to a client device.3. The node of claim 2 , wherein the software of the node receives from the remote site a confirmation message indicating that ...

MOBILE PHONE AND FILE CONFIGURATION METHOD THEREOF

A file configuration method for a mobile phone includes generating, before an application program is closed to stop processing a target file, habit setting information in response to a user's use manner for the target file and saving the habit setting information in a configuration record file; storing the configuration record file in a preset directory; determining, when the application program is restarted to process the target file, whether the configuration record file is present; and if yes, reading the configuration record file, retrieving the habit setting information, and introducing the habit setting information to the application program so as to enable it to open the target file according to the habit setting information. The disclosure can automatically adjust an application program according to a user's use habits for different files, thereby reducing troublesome operations and enhancing the user's experience. 119-. (canceled)20. A file configuration method for a mobile phone , comprising steps of:a. generating habit setting information in response to a user's use manner for a target file before an application program in the mobile phone is closed to stop processing the target file;b. saving the habit setting information in a configuration record file;c. storing the configuration record file in a file directory where the target file is located;d. determining, when the application program is restarted to process the target file, whether the configuration record file is present in the file directory of the target file;e. enabling the application program to open the target file according to the habit setting information when the determination in Step e shows that the configuration record file is present in the file directory of the target file; andf. enabling the application program to open the target file according to a default setting when the determination in Step e shows that the configuration record file is not present in the file directory of the ...

ROLLABLE MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a rollable mobile terminal having a rollable touch screen and a control method therefor. The rollable mobile terminal comprises: a touch screen formed to be rollable; a first body connected to one end of the touch screen and configured to receive the touch screen therein while winding the same; a second body connected to an opposite end of the touch screen; and a control unit that sets at least one area of the touch screen exposed from the first body to the outside as a display area and outputs, on the display area, multiple virtual home buttons corresponding to multiple windows including different screen information when the multiple windows are output on the display area. 1. A rollable mobile terminal , comprising:a touch screen formed to be rollable;a first body connected to one end of the touch screen to wind and accommodate the touch screen;a second body connected to the other end of the touch screen; anda controller configured to set at least one region of the entire region of the touch screen that is exposed outside the first body as a display region, and display a plurality of virtual home buttons corresponding to a plurality of windows in the display region when the plurality of windows comprising different screen information are displayed in the display region.2. The rollable mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein when the plurality of windows comprises first and second windows claim 1 , the controller displays a first virtual home button corresponding to the first window and a second virtual home button corresponding to the second window in the display region.3. The rollable mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein the controller senses a control command related to information displayed on the first window using a touch input applied to the first virtual home button claim 2 , and senses a control command related to information displayed on the second window using a touch input applied to the second virtual home button.4. The ...

DESKTOP TELEPHONE SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a desktop telephone system () and to a method for operating a desktop telephone system () and may advantageously be utilized in voice communication systems connected to telephone networks (). The present invention provides a desktop telephone system () that can handle a number of ambiguous or complex situations that can occur in daily use of known headset systems. 1. A desktop telephone system comprising two or more sound interface devices each being adapted to provide a sound interface to a user during telephone conversations and two or more gateway devices each being adapted to serve as a telephone gateway between a telephone network and each of said two or more sound interface devices during telephone conversations , each of said two or more gateway devices further being adapted to provide a call announcement signal in response to detecting an incoming telephone call from a telephone network , and each of said two or more sound interface devices further comprising an action detector adapted to provide a user accept signal in response to detecting a predefined accept action performed by said user ,wherein at least one of said two or more gateway devices further is adapted to provide said call announcement signal to a wireless control network; that at least one of said two or more sound interface devices further is adapted to provide said user accept signal to said wireless control network; and that said desktop telephone system further comprises one or more control devices each being adapted to receive a first call announcement signal and a first user accept signal, at least one of said first call announcement signal and said first user accept signal being received from said wireless control network, to determine a first gateway device of said two or more gateway devices as source of said first call announcement signal, to determine a first sound interface device of said two or more sound interface devices as source of said first ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OPERATING MOBILE TERMINAL ALARM CLOCK UNDER SHUTDOWN STATE

A mobile terminal may comprise an executing unit being configured to activate an alarm clock when the mobile terminal is off. The mobile terminal may be configured to receive a target alarm clock activation time; determine a time difference between a current time and the target alarm clock activation time; and compare the time difference with a first reference time period. Upon determining that time difference is less than the first reference time period, the mobile terminal may start up. Upon determining that the time that the mobile terminal completes the startup is less than a second reference time period, the mobile terminal may activate the alarm clock. 1. A terminal device , comprising:at least one storage medium comprising an application for operating an alarm clock function when the terminal device is turned off; receive an alarm clock activation time associated with a target alarm clock function of the terminal device;', automatically conduct a startup operation to the terminal device;', 'determine a time difference between a startup-completion time and the alarm clock activation time, wherein the startup-completion time is a time when the startup operation is completed;', 'compare the time difference with a reference time period; and', 'determine an actual activation time and an actual activated function based on the target alarm clock function and a result of the comparison; and', 'execute the actual activated function at the actual activation time., 'when the terminal device is in a shut-down condition], 'at least one executing unit in communication with the at least one storage medium, wherein when executing the application, the at least one executing unit is programmed to2. The terminal device of claim 1 , wherein the terminal device is a mobile phone.3. The terminal device of claim 1 , wherein the actual activated function is the target alarm clock function whenthe target alarm clock function has not been executed; andthe result of the comparison is ...

TECHNIQUES OF ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS DATA CONNECTION

A wireless data connection may be established between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle. A forward camera of the second vehicle may obtain image data of a rear portion of the first vehicle and determine an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data. The second vehicle may broadcast a data connection request which indicates at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle. 1. A method of establishing a wireless data connection between a first vehicle and a second vehicle , the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle , the method comprising:a forward camera of the second vehicle obtaining image data imaging a rear portion of the first vehicle,determining an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data,the second vehicle broadcasting a data connection request, the data connection request indicating at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle and requesting the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle,the second vehicle receiving a data connection reply from the first vehicle, andin response to the receiving of the data connection reply, selectively participating in establishment of the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the identification number of the first vehicle corresponds to a license plate number of a license plate of the first vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the image data is based on techniques selected from the group comprising:acquiring an optical image of a license plate of the first vehicle in the visible range of the light spectrum;acquiring an infrared image of the license plate of the first vehicle; andacquiring a light pulse emitted by a light source of the first vehicle, the light pulse indicating the identification ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY WIRELESSLY CHARGING PORTABLE DEVICES USING CUSTOM-DESIGNED AND RETRO-DESIGNED POWER CONTROL AND SUPPLY ASSEMBLIES AND ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES FACILITATING HANDS-FREE OPERATION OF THE PORTABLE DEVICES AND INTERACTION THEREWITH

Embodiments of the present invention specifically relate to a system for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable rechargeable devices and facilitating hands-free operation therewith. The system comprises at least one of a wall mountable and integrable electric switch and socket assembly, wherein the assembly comprises a rear panel comprising at least one of a switch socket outlet and display, a front panel comprising a wireless charging unit with free positioning capability and improved coil and shield structure and a structurally adaptable coupling member for coupling the front panel to the rear panel, at least a portable computing and communications device removably positioned on the wireless charging unit and a wireless speaker subsystem, wherein the display is wirelessly coupled to the portable computing and communications device.

Electronic Device and Method for Detecting Presence and Motion

Apparatus and methods for detecting presence and motion by an electronic device are disclosed. In an example device, the device includes a housing defining an opening, an infrared (“IR”) sensor located within the housing and generating an indication signal when the IR sensor detects an IR signal. The example device may further include a mirror disposed within the housing and having an unobstructed path and line of sight to outside of the electronic device via the opening and oriented to direct the first IR signal towards the IR sensor.

Wearable Devices for Headset Status and Control

One embodiment features a wearable device having computer-readable media and comprising: an output device; a receiver configured to communicate over a wireless link with a phone; and a processor configured to cause the output device to indicate a status of a headset, the headset being in wireless communication with the phone, responsive to the receiver receiving, over the wireless link, an indication of the status of the headset. Another embodiment features a wearable device having associated computer-readable media and comprising: an output device; a receiver configured to communicate over a wireless link with a headset; and a processor configured to cause the output device to indicate a status of a headset responsive to the receiver receiving, over the wireless link, an indication of the status of the headset. 1. A wearable device comprising:an output device;a receiver configured to communicate over a wireless link with a phone; anda processor configured to cause the output device to indicate a status change of a headset resulting from a user action at the headset, the headset being in wireless communication with the phone, responsive to the receiver receiving, over the wireless link, an indication of the status change of the headset.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the status change of the headset includes at least one of a change in status of:a microphone mute status;a volume level;a power level of the headset;a notification of maximum volume;a notification of minimum volume;a notification of call start; anda notification of call end.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising:a transmitter; anda processor configured to cause the transmitter to transmit a control signal over the wireless link responsive to user operation of the wearable device.4. The wearable device of claim 3 , wherein the control signal includes at least one of:a microphone mute on control signal;a microphone mute off control signal;a volume up control signal;a volume ...

CASCADABLE MULTI-CHARGER AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF

A charging device (), for charging a battery pack (), can be combined with other charging devices () to form a multi-charger (). The charging device () has an input-side contact element () for a power cable () or an additional charging device () connection. Internally, the charging device () has conductors for the electrically conductive connection of the input-side contact element () to an output-side contact element () and for looping through a power supply voltage Uin contact with the input-side contact element (). A charging device circuit () of the charging device () is internally connected to the looped-through supply voltage U. The charging device circuit () includes an input side voltage converter () and a charging controller () for charging a battery pack (). The supply voltage Ucan be converted by the voltage converter () into a supply voltage for feeding the charging controller (). 1. A charging device for charging a battery pack , the charging device comprising:an input-side contact element configured as a power cable connection or an additional charging device connection or both as a power cable connection and an additional charging device connection;an output-side contact element configured to be connected electrically conductively to an input-side contact element of an additional charging device;internal conductors configured to provide an electrically conductive connection of the input-side contact element to the output-side contact element and for passing through a power supply voltage in contact with the input-side contact element;a charging device circuit internally connected to the power supply voltage, the charging device circuit comprising a voltage converter on a charging device circuit input side and a charging controller for charging a battery pack, wherein the power supply voltage can be converted by means of the voltage converter into a supply voltage for feeding the charging controller;a device positioning configuration for transmitting a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILTERING AND PRESENTING OPTICAL BEACONS OR SIGNALS

Systems and methods for optical narrowcasting are provided for transmitting various types of content. Optical narrowcasting content indicative of the presence of additional information along with identifying information may be transmitted. The additional information (which may include meaningful amounts of advertising information, media, or any other content) may also be transmitted as optical narrowcasting content. Elements of an optical narrowcasting system may include optical transmitters and optical receivers which can be configured to be operative at distances ranging from, e.g., 400 meters to 1200 meters. Additionally, the elements can be implemented on a miniaturized scale in conjunction with small, user devices such as smartphones. Moreover, optically narrowcast content may be filtered using at least identification data extracted from optical beacons received from optical transmitters such that only optically narrowcast content of interest is presented on a display and/or stored in a persistent storage. 1. A system , comprising:an optical receiver assembly to receive a plurality of optical beacons, each of the plurality of optical beacons transmitted by a respective optical transmitter assembly;a processor; and obtaining a filter for filtering the presentation of data received from each of the plurality of optical transmitter assemblies;', 'extracting identification data from each of the plurality of received optical beacons;', 'applying the filter to the extracted identification data from each of the plurality of received optical beacons to determine whether to present data extracted from modulated optical beams received from the optical transmitter assembly that transmitted the optical beacon; and', 'presenting data extracted from modulated optical beams received from optical transmitter assemblies that transmitted an optical beacon including identification data that satisfies the filter., 'a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BUILT-IN MICROPHONE OF PORTABLE TERMINAL

An electronic device and a method implemented in the electronic device are provided. The method includes detecting, by a device detector, whether a wired external device coupled to the electronic device and including a wired external speaker further includes a wired external microphone; providing a signal, by the device detector, indicating whether the wired external device includes the wired external microphone; detecting, by a controller, a call establishment; and operating, by the controller, a built-in microphone to receive a voice sound if the signal from the device detector indicates that the wired external device does not include the wired external microphone and providing a voice signal received from a second electronic device to the wired external device so that the wired external speaker outputs the voice signal, wherein the built-in microphone and a built-in speaker of the electronic device are coupled to the controller via a COder-DECoder (CODEC). 1. An electronic device comprising:a built-in microphone; detect whether a wired external device coupled to the electronic device and including a wired external speaker further includes a wired external microphone, and', 'provide a signal indicating whether the wired external device includes the wired external microphone; and, 'a device detector configured to operate the built-in microphone to receive a voice sound if the signal from the device detector indicates that the wired external device does not include the wired external microphone, and', 'provide a voice signal received from a second electronic device to the wired external device so that the wired external speaker outputs the voice signal,, 'a controller electrically coupled to the device detector, the controller, upon detecting a call establishment, being configured towherein the built-in microphone and the built-in speaker are coupled to the controller via a COder-DECoder (CODEC).2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller detects ...

Activity Indicator

Methods and apparatuses for activity indication are disclosed. In one example, an activity indicator apparatus includes a housing, a visual indicator visible on a housing surface, and a power source. The apparatus includes a wireless communications interface configured to receive a signal indicating an activity of a user device, and an activity indication application configured to indicate the activity at the visual indicator. 1. An activity indicator apparatus comprising:a housing comprising a first surface and a second surface;a plurality of light emitting diodes visible on the second surface;a power source;a wireless communications interface configured to receive a signal indicating an activity;a processor; anda memory comprising an activity indication application configured to indicate the activity at the plurality of light emitting diodes responsive to the signal received on the wireless communications interface.2. The activity indicator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communications interface utilizes a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocol.3. The activity indicator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first surface is configured to attach the housing to a desired object.4. The activity indicator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises an adhesive material operable to attach the activity indicator apparatus to a desired object.5. The activity indicator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises a clip apparatus operable to attach the activity indicator apparatus to a desired object.6. The activity indicator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the activity is associated with a use of a headset.7. The activity indicator apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the use of the headset comprises a telephony usage or a listen-only usage.8. The activity indicator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first surface and the second surface are substantially planar and the housing has a thickness of less than 0.2 inches.9. The activity indicator ...

SMARTPHONE-BASED HEARING AID

The present invention relates to a smartphone-based hearing aid which does not employ a separate power supply or digital signal processing device and instead has an analogue interface unit, configured with a single integrated circuit chip, connected between a plurality of microphones and a smartphone, thereby realizing a compact size, reducing the cost and enhancing the audio performance. Instead of employing a digital signal processing chip which is essentially used in the existing hearing aids or personal sound amplifiers, the smartphone-based hearing aid according to the present invention utilizes components such as a smartphone-embedded application processor (AP), RAM, digital-analogue converter, speaker and display and is therefore affordable. In particular, if a CPU and a GPU which are embedded in the application processor of the smartphone are utilized, digital signal processing necessary for the operation of the hearing aid can be performed within a short time of milliseconds (ms) just by using software. 1. A smartphone-based hearing aid , comprising:a microphone array configured with a plurality of microphones for converting a received sound signal into an electric signal and outputting the electric signal;an analog interface unit having a function for receiving a plurality of analog signals output by the microphone array, amplifying the analog signals, converting the amplified analog signals into respective digital signals, and outputting the digital signals to a smartphone and selectively having a function for converting a digital signal, received from the smartphone, into an analog signal and outputting the analog signal to a speaker;the smartphone performing signal processing necessary for a hearing aid operation on the digital signal received from the analog interface unit and outputting the signal-processed digital signal to the analog interface unit or converting the signal-processed digital signal into the analog signal and outputting the analog ...

FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TERMINAL WITH ACTUATOR SYSTEM AND OPTICAL RELAY SYSTEM

Embodiments relate to a local free space optical (FSO) terminal that transmits and receives optical beams. The FSO terminal includes a fore optic, an optical relay system, and an actuator system. The fore optic focuses a receive (Rx) beam to a Rx spot on a focal plane of the fore optic. The focal plane also includes a Tx spot formed by a transmit (Tx) optical beam, however the Rx and Tx spots are laterally separated at the focal plane. The optical relay system creates a conjugate spot for the Rx or Tx spot so that the Rx and Tx fibers may be axially separated. Due to the axial separation, the actuator system can adjust a lateral separation of the Rx and Tx fibers to account for point ahead of the local FSO communication terminal. 1. A local free space optical (FSO) communication terminal configured to transmit optical beams to and receive optical beams from a remote FSO communication terminal , the local FSO communication terminal comprising:a Rx fiber configured to receive a receive (Rx) optical beam;a Tx fiber that provides a transmit (Tx) optical beam; a fore optic having a focal plane, wherein the Rx optical beam is received and focused by the fore optic to a Rx spot on the focal plane and the Tx optical beam forms a Tx spot at the focal plane and is collimated and projected by the fore optic to the remote FSO communication terminal, wherein the Rx spot and Tx spot are laterally separated at the focal plane;', 'an optical relay system that optically relays between (a) at least one of the Rx spot or the Tx spot and (b) a conjugate spot, to produce an axial separation of an end of the Rx fiber and an end of the Tx fiber; and', 'an actuator system configured to adjust a lateral separation of the ends of the Rx and Tx fibers to account for point ahead of the local FSO communication terminal., 'an optical module that receives the Rx optical beam from the remote FSO communication terminal and couples the Rx optical beam into the Rx fiber, and that receives the Tx ...

SENSOR FOR NADP (H) AND DEVELOPMENT OF ALCOHOL DEHYDROGENASES

The present invention relates to an NADP(H) nanosensor comprising 1. A method for isolating genes which code for NADP(H)-dependent enzymes , comprising the method steps: i) a nucleic acid sequence to which a regulator is capable of binding, wherein the oxidation state of the regulator depends on the NADP(H) availability;', 'ii) a promoter sequence following the nucleic acid sequence i), to which an RNA polymerase is capable of binding, wherein the affinity of the RNA polymerase for the promoter sequence is influenced by the oxidation state of the regulator;', 'iii) a nucleic acid sequence which is under the control of the promoter sequence ii) and which codes for an autofluorescent protein;, '(I) providing an NADP(H) nanosensor comprising'}(II) introducing the NADP(H) nanosensor into a cell;(III) introducing a gene which may code for an NADP(H)-dependent enzyme into individual cells of a cell suspension of the cells obtained in method step (II);(IV) incubating the cells with a substrate for the NADP(H)-dependent enzyme;(V) identifying individual cells in the cell suspension with an increased activity of NADP(H)-dependent enzymes by detection of the intracellular fluorescence activity;(VI) separating off the identified cells from the cell suspension;(VII) isolating the genes coding for an NADP(H)-dependent enzyme in the identified cells.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the regulator is the Sox regulator (SoxR) and the promoter sequence is the soxS promoter sequence.3E. coli. The method according to or claim 1 , wherein components i) and ii) are formed by the intergenic region from claim 1 , which is located between soxR and soxS and which comprises the SoxR binding sequence claim 1 , the soxS promoter sequence following the SoxR binding sequence and a sequence following the soxS promoter sequence claim 1 , which corresponds at the level of the mRNA to a ribosome binding site claim 1 , or by a nucleic acid sequence homologous to this.4. The method ...

RADIO-FREQUENCY (RF) CONNECTORS WITH INTEGRATED RADIO-FREQUENCY DEVICE

Radio-frequency connectors with integrated radio-frequency devices. In some embodiments, a radio-frequency connector includes an antenna port configured to transmit or receive a first radio-frequency signal, a transceiver port configured to transmit or receive a second radio-frequency signal and a radio-frequency integrated circuit device configured to process the first radio-frequency signal or the second radio-frequency signal. 1. A radio-frequency connector , comprising:an antenna port configured to transmit or receive a first radio-frequency signal;a transceiver port configured to transmit or receive a second radio-frequency signal; anda radio-frequency integrated circuit device configured to process the first radio-frequency signal or the second radio-frequency signal.2. The radio-frequency connector of wherein the radio-frequency integrated circuit device is at least partially embedded in the radio-frequency connector.3. The radio-frequency connector of wherein the radio-frequency integrated circuit device is implemented on a surface of the radio-frequency connector.4. The radio-frequency connector of wherein the radio-frequency integrated circuit device is coupled to the antenna port and coupled to the transceiver port.5. The radio-frequency connector of wherein the radio-frequency integrated circuit device is configured to receive the first radio-frequency signal from the antenna port and transmit a processed first radio-frequency signal to the transceiver port as the second radio-frequency signal.6. The radio-frequency connector of wherein the radio-frequency integrated circuit device is configured to receive the second radio-frequency signal from the transceiver port and transmit a processed second radio-frequency signal to the antenna port as the first radio-frequency signal.7. The radio-frequency connector of wherein the radio-frequency integrated circuit device is implemented as a semiconductor die.8. The radio-frequency connector of wherein the radio- ...

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS WITH AMBIENT NOISE REDUCTION

Noise reduction circuitry for a communication apparatus can apply different noise reduction transfer functions, depending on whether a listening device is connected to the apparatus. If no listening device is connected, the noise reduction transfer function can be adapted for use with microphones and speakers that form an integral part of the communication apparatus, which may be a cellular telephone. If a listening device is connected, the noise reduction transfer function can be adapted for use with microphones and speakers that form a part of the listening device. This allows the noise reduction circuitry to provide improved noise reduction performance. 1. A listening system , comprising:a handset, comprising at least one first microphone and at least one first loudspeaker; anda listening device, comprising at least one second microphone and at least one second loudspeaker;wherein the listening device may be connected to the handset by means of a short-range wireless connection,wherein the handset comprises noise reduction circuitry,wherein the noise reduction circuitry is adapted to generate a first noise cancellation signal by applying a first noise reduction transfer function to an input signal received from the first microphone, and to output the first noise cancellation signal to the at least one first loudspeaker, andwherein the noise reduction circuitry is adapted to generate a second noise cancellation signal by applying a second noise reduction transfer function to an input signal received from the second microphone, and to output the second noise cancellation signal to the at least one second loudspeaker.2. A listening system according to claim 1 , wherein the second noise reduction transfer function may be selected by a user of the listening system.3. A listening system according to claim 1 , wherein the second noise reduction transfer function may be selected from a plurality of available noise reduction transfer functions.4. A listening system ...

Remote Controlled Headset with Built-In Cellular/Mobile Telephone Module

A headset for wireless telecommunication comprising a speaker, a microphone, a short-range transceiver for establishing a short-range wireless link to a peripheral electronic device comprising a corresponding short-range transceiver and a user interface. The headset also comprises a long-range transceiver for establishing a long-range wireless link to a Base Transceiver Station, whereby the headset is able to make telephone calls. The headset is adapted to receive instructions from the peripheral electronic device via the short-range transceiver to initiate cellular telephone calls. 1. A headset for wireless telecommunication comprising:a speaker,a microphone,a short-range transceiver for establishing a short-range wireless link to a peripheral electronic device comprising a corresponding short-range transceiver and a user interface,a long-range transceiver for establishing a long-range wireless link to a Base Transceiver Station in a cellular network, whereby the headset is able to make telephone calls,and wherein the headset is adapted to receive instructions from the peripheral electronic device via the short-range transceiver to initiate cellular telephone calls.2. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein the instructions received from the peripheral electronic device includes the identity claim 1 , such as the phone number claim 1 , of the party to be called.3. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein the headset is adapted to receive telephone calls.4. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein the long-range transceiver is located within the headset and is configured to connect with cell towers.5. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein the short-range transceiver is a Bluetooth transceiver or a Wi-Fi transceiver.6. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein the headset is further adapted to connect to a mobile phone via the short-range transceiver.7. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein the headset is adapted for transmitting and receiving voice signals via ...

NETWORK AND DATA SECURITY TESTING WITH MOBILE DEVICES

The present invention provides a network and data security testing app for mobile devices such as an Apple iPad, which is connected to the Internet via a wireless network. The app downloads and stores one or more network security or data loss test cases from a centralized server, which are then executed on the mobile device. For example, a test case attempts to access predetermined web pages through the wireless network and then determines whether access was granted. In another example, a test case attempts to transmit sensitive data through the network. Results of the test case are displayed on the mobile device and uploaded to the centralized server. The network and data security testing app also identifies whether access was granted to web pages hosting botnets, malicious web exploits, malicious web obfuscation, malicious iframe redirection, and malware files. 1. A method of performing network security testing implemented on a mobile computing device connected to a network , the method comprising the steps of:connecting the mobile computing device to a network;downloading, to the mobile computing device, a test case comprising references to web pages;attempting to access the web pages with the mobile computing device through the network; anddetermining whether access was granted to the web pages.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the references to web pages are Uniform Resource Locators.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of determining whether access was granted comprises identifying a blocked page result.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of determining the number of times access was granted to the web pages.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising the step of presenting the number of times access was granted to a user of the mobile computing device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining whether access was granted comprises comparing source code of an accessed web page to predetermined content evidence.7. A ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING FUNCTION OF MOBILE TERMINAL

A mobile terminal includes a communicator configured to communicate with wearable devices; a memory configured to store capability information indicating capabilities of the wearable devices; and a processor configured to determine a first wearable device and a second wearable device among the wearable devices capable of executing a function of the mobile terminal, based on the capability information, the first wearable device being configured to perform a first sub-function for executing the function of the mobile terminal, the second wearable device being configured to perform a second sub-function to be executed together with the first sub-function to execute the function of the mobile terminal, 1. A mobile terminal comprising:a communicator configured to communicate with wearable devices;a memory configured to store capability information indicating capabilities of the wearable devices; anda processor configured to determine a first wearable device and a second wearable device among the wearable devices, based on the capability information, the first wearable device being configured to perform a first sub-function for executing a function of the mobile terminal, the second wearable device being configured to perform a second sub-function to be executed together with the first sub-function to execute the function of the mobile terminal,wherein the processor is configured to control the first wearable device to perform the first sub-function and to control the second wearable device to perform the second sub-function.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to control the communicator to transmit claim 1 , to the first wearable device claim 1 , information about a user interface for executing the function of the mobile terminal.3. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to access the capability information to determine a wearable device claim 1 , which is capable of executing a sub-function for executing ...

Bluetooth headset with an audio table

Techniques for a personalized Bluetooth headset and a voice interaction control method thereof are described. According to one aspect of the present invention, the Bluetooth headset is configured to create and maintain a voice-based table. Each item in the table includes a phone number paired with a set of audio data (e.g., a voice or a predefined audio), where the audio data is created by a user. When a paired mobile device receives a call, the table is searched per the caller number. A corresponding audio is played back first when an item is located in the table. As such a user of the Bluetooth headset knows who is calling and determines whether the call shall be answered or not. 1. A method for a Bluetooth device to create an audio table , the method comprises:causing the Bluetooth device to enter a mode of establishing the audio table;providing a phone number, the phone number being from a last call received in a first device paired with the Bluetooth device;receiving in the Bluetooth device an audio; andpairing the audio with the phone number so that the audio is played back when a second device being paired with the Bluetooth device receives a call from the phone number.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the audio is in any language.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the audio is in a dialect spoken by a user.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the audio is related to announcing a name associated with the phone number.5. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring the phone number from the second device based on a Hands-Free Profile (HFP) specification; anddetermining whether a corresponding audio has been established for the phone number in the audio table.6. The method as recited in claim 5 , further comprising: playing back the audio when the corresponding audio has been established for the phone number in the audio table.7. The method as recited in claim 5 , further comprising: reading out the phone ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL CONTACT INFORMATION AND SERVER

Aspects of the disclosure provide an apparatus that includes interface circuitry and processing circuit. The interface circuitry is configured to receive contact information provided by a terminal device for a contact entry in the terminal device. The contact information includes at least one communication attribute parameter for representing an attribute of the contact entry for communication, and the communication attribute parameter includes one or more parameter characteristics. The processing circuitry is configured to determine whether the contact information of the contact entry is abnormal with one or more abnormal parameter characteristics, generate, when the contact information of the contact entry is determined to be abnormal, a new filtering rule for filtering contact entries according to the one or more abnormal parameter characteristics, and add the filtering rule to a rule base to obtain an updated rule base. 1. An apparatus , comprising:interface circuitry configured to receive contact information provided by a terminal device for a contact entry in the terminal device, the contact information comprising at least one communication attribute parameter for representing an attribute of the contact entry, and the communication attribute parameter having one or more parameter characteristics; and determine whether the contact information of the contact entry is abnormal with one or more abnormal parameter characteristics;', 'generate, when the contact information of the contact entry is determined to be abnormal, a new filtering rule for filtering contact entries according to the one or more abnormal parameter characteristics;', 'add the filtering rule to a rule base to obtain an updated rule base; and, 'processing circuitry configured tosend the updated rule base to the terminal device via the interface circuitry for the terminal device to filter contact entries in the terminal device according to the updated rule base.2. The apparatus according to claim ...

Earpiece with vehicle forced settings

An earpiece includes an earpiece housing, a speaker associated with the ear piece housing, a microphone associated with the ear piece housing a wireless transceiver disposed within the ear piece housing and a processor disposed within the ear piece housing. The earpiece is configured to connect with a vehicle using the wireless transceiver and after connection with the vehicle automatically enter a driving mode. In the driving mode, the earpiece senses ambient sound with the microphone and reproduces the ambient sound at the speaker and the driving mode may be locked in place during driving. 1. An earpiece comprising:an earpiece housing;a speaker associated with the ear piece housing;a microphone associated with the ear piece housing;a wireless transceiver disposed within the ear piece housing;a processor disposed within the ear piece housing;wherein the earpiece is configured to connect with a vehicle using the wireless transceiver and after connection with the vehicle automatically enter a driving mode;wherein in the driving mode, the earpiece senses ambient sound with the microphone and reproduces the ambient sound at the speaker;wherein the driving mode is locked during driving.2. The earpiece of wherein the earpiece is further configured to receive audio from one or more microphones of the vehicle.3. The earpiece of wherein one of the microphones of the vehicle is outside of a vehicle cabin of the vehicle.4. The earpiece of wherein one of the microphones of the vehicle is within a vehicle cabin of the vehicle.5. The earpiece of wherein the processor is adapted to process the ambient sound to remove noise.6. The earpiece of wherein the processor is adapted to combine the ambient sound and an audio stream.7. The earpiece of wherein the processor is adapted to reduce the amplitude of the ambient sound.8. The earpiece of wherein the processor is adapted to increase the amplitude of the ambient sound or portions thereof.9. The earpiece of wherein the earpiece is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE FEEDBACK GENERATION USING VIDEO PROCESSING AND OBJECT TRACKING

A method includes generating, with a mobile device having a camera, images of a portion of a real space containing an object having a position. The control device tracks the position of the object based at least on the images received from the mobile device. The control device monitors the position of the object for an event conforming to a rule specified at the control device. The event is based on the rule and the position of the object in the real space. The control device, or a client device, generates an indication that the event has been detected by the control device. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:generating, with a mobile device comprising a camera, a plurality of images of a portion of a real space containing an object having a position;tracking, at the control device, the position of the object based at least on the plurality of images received from the mobile device;monitoring, at the control device, the position of the object for an event conforming to a rule, the event based on the rule and the position of the object in the real space;generating, at the control device or at a client device, an indication that the event has been detected by the control device;initiating a match at the control device; andpairing the mobile device to the control device causing the images received from the mobile device to be associated with the match based on a match identifier and a device identifier, where commands transmitted from the control device are executed by the mobile device when the command includes the match identifier and the device identifier.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , the tracking further comprising:identifying the object in the plurality of images based at least on a property of the object as it appears in the plurality of images;mapping image coordinates of the object in the plurality of images to real coordinates of the object in the real space;calculating a trajectory of the object based at least on the real ...

Method for Aligning a Sensor Device

The invention relates to a method for aligning a sensor system, said sensor system having a transmitter unit having at least one light beam emit-ting transmitter and a receiver unit having at least one receiver as-signed to the transmitter, which receiver receives the light beams from the transmitter when the sensor system is in operation. In order to align the transmitter unit, an alignment receiver is positioned on the receiver unit in front of the receiver, said alignment receiver having a larger aperture angle than the receiver. The light beams emitted by the transmitter are received by the alignment receiver. Depending on the quantity of light of the light beams received by the alignment receiver, data are displayed on a display unit. 11234564134258668341038. Method for aligning a sensor system () , comprising a transmitter unit () having at least one light beam () emitting transmitter () and a receiver unit () having at least one receiver () assigned to the transmitter () , which , when the sensor system () is operational , receives the light beams () transmitted by the transmitter () , characterized in that , in order to align the transmitter unit () with the receiver unit () , an alignment receiver () having a larger aperture angle than the receiver () is positioned in front of the receiver () , and in that the alignment receiver () receives the light beams () emitted by the transmitter () , and in that data are displayed on a display unit () on the basis of the quantity of light of the light beams () received by the alignment receiver ().21245642862534681038. Method in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the sensor system () comprises a transmitter unit () with multiple transmitters () and a receiver unit () with multiple receivers () assigned to the transmitters () of the transmitter unit () claim 1 , and in that the alignment receiver () is positioned in front of one of the receivers () to align the transmitter unit () with the receiver unit ...

MONITORING OF RADIO RELAY APPARATUS USING FEEDER LINK

A radio relay apparatus, which can monitor a status of a radio relay apparatus for realizing a three-dimensional network, without providing a dedicated line, is provided. The radio relay apparatus can fly and move in an upper airspace, and comprises a first antenna for transmitting and receiving a radio signal of a feeder link to and from a gateway station on a communication network side provided on the ground or on the sea, a second antenna for transmitting and receiving a radio signal of a service link to and from a terminal apparatus, a relay processing section for relaying the radio signal of the feeder link and the radio signal of the service link, which is provided between the first antenna and the second antenna, an information acquisition section for acquiring monitoring information on the status of the radio relay apparatus, and an information communication section for transmitting the monitoring information to the gateway station via the feeder link. 1. (canceled)2. The radio relay apparatus according to claim 4 , further comprising a control section for controlling the radio relay apparatus based on control information claim 4 ,wherein the information communication section receives the control information via the feeder link, andwherein signal conversion section converts between the reverse link signal or the forward link signal of the service link, and the data signal of the control information.3. The radio relay apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the control information includes target flight-route information.4. A radio relay apparatus that capable of flying and moving in an upper airspace claim 2 , the radio relay apparatus comprising:a first antenna for transmitting and receiving a radio signal of a feeder link to and from a gateway station on a communication network side provided on the ground or on the sea;a second antenna for transmitting and receiving a radio signal of a service link to and from a terminal apparatus;a relay processing ...

Method for Call Processing and Electronic Device

Provided are a method for call processing and an electronic device. The method includes the following. Voice data collected by at least two target wireless headphones of the multiple target wireless headphones are received respectively. The multiple target wireless headphones are coupled with an electronic device, and the electronic device is in a call mode. The voice data collected by the at least two target wireless headphones is sent to the other party of a call. Audio data is received from the other party and the audio data is sent to the multiple target wireless headphones respectively. 1. A method for call processing , comprising:receiving voice data collected by at least two target wireless headphones of a plurality of target wireless headphones respectively, the plurality of target wireless headphones being coupled with an electronic device, the electronic device being in a call mode;sending the voice data collected by the at least two target wireless headphones to the other party of a call; andreceiving audio data from the other party and sending the audio data to the plurality of target wireless headphones respectively.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is a calling party and the other party is a called party claim 1 , the electronic device is coupled with a plurality of waiting wireless headphones claim 1 , and the plurality of waiting wireless headphones comprise the plurality of target wireless headphones; and wherein the method further comprises:sending a call request to the other party and the plurality of waiting wireless headphones;receiving connection acknowledgments in response to the call request from the other party and one of the plurality of waiting wireless headphones;determining that the electronic device enters the call mode; anddetermining the one of the plurality of waiting wireless headphones which returns a connection acknowledgment as a target wireless headphone.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the call request ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Disclosed are a mobile terminal having an image capturing function, and a method of controlling the same. The mobile terminal includes a body; a sensing unit configured to sense a motion of the body; a camera formed to be relatively-rotatable with respect to the body, based on the sensed motion; a display unit configured to output an image input through the camera; and a controller configured to relatively-rotate the camera with respect to the body in a moving direction of the body when a motion of the body is sensed, such that an image of a place corresponding to a predicted moving path of the body based on the motion of the body is output, wherein an image input through the relatively-rotated camera is output to the display unit. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a body;a sensing unit configured to sense a motion of the body;a camera formed to be relatively-rotatable with respect to the body, based on the sensed motion;a display unit configured to output an image input through the camera; anda controller configured to relatively-rotate the camera with respect to the body in a moving direction of the body when a motion of the body is sensed, such that an image of a place corresponding to a predicted moving path of the body based on the motion of the body is output,wherein an image input through the relatively-rotated camera is output to the display unit.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the camera is operated in either a first state before relative-rotation with respect to the body claim 1 , or a second state after relative-rotation with respect to the body claim 1 , andwherein the controller converts the camera to the second state from the first state when the motion of the body is sensed.3. The mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein when the motion of the body is stopped claim 2 , the controller relatively-rotates the camera with respect to the body in an opposite direction to the moving direction of the body.4. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE OF A WIRELESS MICROPHONE UNIT

A method of extending battery life of a wireless microphone unit includes muting the wireless microphone unit responsive to a mute signal from a base station unit, transmitting, by the wireless microphone unit, compressed muted audio data, wherein the compressed muted audio data is compressed via a first compression scheme, determining, by the wireless microphone unit, whether an unmute signal has been received from the base station unit, and responsive to a determination that the unmute signal has been received, unmuting the wireless microphone unit. The method further includes discontinuing transmission of the compressed muted audio data and transmitting compressed audio data via a second compression scheme, wherein the first transmitting step causes the wireless microphone unit to consume less power per unit of transmission time than the second transmitting step. 1. (canceled)2. A system for extending battery life of a microphone unit , the system comprising:a base station unit comprising a recording device and configured to wirelessly communicate with the microphone unit; enter a mute mode responsive to a determination that the recording device is not recording video;', 'transmit compressed muted audio data;', 'determine whether the recording device is recording video; and', 'responsive to a positive determination, unmute the microphone unit., 'wherein the microphone unit is configured to3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the recording device is configured to record the compressed muted audio data.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the compressed muted audio data comprises at least one string of zeros compressed into a short string of data.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one string of zeros represents silence.6. The system according to claim 2 , wherein responsive to unmuting the microphone unit claim 2 , the microphone unit is configured to:discontinue transmission of the compressed muted audio data; andtransmit ...

Cockpit and Cabin LiFi Power and Data

Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for utilizing aircraft cockpit and cabin lighting to provide both power and data transmission to occupants. Data and power may be transmitted on non-visible and/or visible spectrums. The visible light may be used independently for aircraft illumination. Data for the cockpit allows for quick upload and download of flight planning and maintenance data to an electronic flight bag. The electronic flight bag may also be able to receive power from cockpit and cabin lighting during flight. 1. A system for providing light communication (LC) for an aircraft , comprising:one or more LC transmitters, each LC transmitter configured to broadcast light of a particular frequency or frequency band within a respective defined region of an avionics or maintenance compartment of the aircraft to establish an attocell in the respective defined region of the avionics or maintenance compartment;a portable device comprising an LC receiver configured to receive light broadcast by at least one of the LC transmitters at one or more particular frequency or frequency bands; andan interface to an aircraft data network in electronic communication with aircraft systems monitoring and to the LC transmitters and therethrough to the portable device when the portable device is disposed in a particular defined region of the avionics or maintenance compartment.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each LC transmitter is a Light Emitting Diode (LED).3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the LC receiver is a photodetector.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light communication is established using a visible light spectrum claim 1 , an invisible light spectrum claim 1 , or both.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a processor for controlling each LC transmitter according to executable code; andmemory for storing data and executable code, wherein the executable code comprises instructions for causing the processor to establish light communication with ...

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL NARROWCASTING

Systems and methods for optical narrowcasting are provided for transmitting various types of content. Optical narrowcasting content indicative of the presence of additional information along with identifying information may be transmitted. The additional information (which may include meaningful amounts of advertising information, media, or any other content) may also be transmitted as optical narrowcasting content. Elements of an optical narrowcasting system may include optical transmitters and optical receivers which can be configured to be operative at distances ranging from, e.g., 400 meters to 1200 meters. Moreover, the elements can be implemented on a miniaturized scale in conjunction with small, user devices such as smartphones, thereby also realizing optical ad-hoc networking, as well as interoperability with other types of data networks. Optically narrowcast content can be used to augment a real-world experience, enhance and/or spawn new forms of social-media and media content. 1. A method , comprising:initializing, on a mobile device, an application for displaying information extracted from a modulated optical beam by an optical receiver communicatively coupled to the mobile device;displaying, on a graphical user interface of the application, a live display of a field of view (FOV) of a video camera of the mobile device;detecting an optical beacon within a FOV of an optical beacon receiver communicatively coupled to the mobile device;extracting identification information from the optical beacon;determining an angular position of a source of the optical beacon; andbased on the extracted identification information and determined angular position, rendering, on the graphical user interface, a visual representation of the beacon's source overlaid over the live display of the FOV of the camera, wherein the visual representation of the beacon's source visually represents a location of the source relative to the live display of the FOV of the camera.2. The method ...

Audio System Equalizing

Processes and devices for equalizing an audio system that is adapted to use a loudspeaker to transduce test audio signals into test sounds. The processes and devices can involve the use of infrared signals to convey information in one or both directions between the audio system and a portable computer device that captures test sounds, calculates audio parameters that can be used in the equalization process, and transmits these audio parameters back to the audio system for its use in equalizing audio signals that are played by the audio system. 1. A computer program product having a non-transitory computer-readable medium including computer program logic encoded thereon that , when performed on a device that is adapted to wirelessly communicate with an audio system , wherein the audio system is adapted to transduce test sound excitation signals into test sounds , and wherein the test sound excitation signals are generated by and wirelessly transmitted from an audio signal source to the audio system , causes the device to:capture the test sounds; anddetermine a time delay between the generation of the test sound excitation signals by, the audio signal source and the capture of the test sounds by the device, wherein the time delay includes an unknown radio delay involved in the wireless transmission of the test sound excitation signals, and wherein the time delay is determined by correlating the audio signal source with the capture of the test sounds by the device.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the computer program product further causes the device to calculate claim 1 , based on both the captured test sounds and the determined time delay claim 1 , information that can be used to achieve a desired frequency response from the audio system.3. The computer program product of claim 2 , wherein the computer program product further causes the device to transmit the calculated information to the audio system.4. The computer program product of claim 2 , ...

Method and devices for interconnecting two Bluetooth type systems

A method for interconnecting two Bluetooth type systems with two sets of microphones and speakers, wherein microphone M and speaker(s) S are paired with a first computing device while microphone M and speaker(s) S are paired with a second computing device; however, microphone M and speaker(s) S share a first housing, while microphone M and speaker(s) S share a second housing. 1. A method for interconnecting a first Bluetooth type system with a second Bluetooth type system through wireless housings , the wireless housings including microphones and speakers , the method comprising: A first computer processing device;', 'A first audio input device, such as a microphone;', 'A first audio output device, such as a speaker;, 'A first Bluetooth type paired system further comprising A second computer processing device;', 'A second audio input device, such as a microphone;', 'A second audio output device, such as a speaker;, 'A second Bluetooth type paired system further comprisingA first housing wherein is contained the audio input device of the first Bluetooth type paired system and the audio output device of the second Bluetooth type paired system; andA second housing wherein is contained the audio input device of the second Bluetooth type paired system and the audio output device of the first Bluetooth type paired system.2. The method of claim 1 , with the first audio output device further comprising more than one speaker.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second housing further contains all of the speakers of the first audio output device.4. The method of wherein at least one speaker of the first audio output device is in a separate housing.5. The method of claim 1 , with the second audio output device further comprising more than one speaker.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the first housing further contains all of the speakers of the second audio output device.7. The method of wherein at least one speaker of the second audio output device is in a separate housing ...

Mobile information processing apparatus

A mobile information communication apparatus includes a data processing device for sending plotting command/data to a display control device that controls the pixels of a display panel belonging to the mobile information communication apparatus. An interface device is provided which receives the plotting command/data generated by the data processing device and sends, based on plotting command/data, an external display signal to the external display device. The data processing device and the interface device are configured to send, from the interface device, a higher-resolution external display signal.

PHONE USER INTERFACE

An electronic device having a user interface for accessing phone features. The user interface accounts for whether the electronic device is connected to a companion cellular phone. The user interface accounts for a headset is available for use to carry on a call. The user interface permits transition between using one or more of cellular phone, headset, and/or the electronic device to be used for carrying on incoming or outgoing calls. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs , the one or more programs comprising instructions , which when executed by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display , cause the device to:detect a selection of a displayed affordance representing a phone contact;initiate a phone operation involving the phone contact;determine a first communication status between a phone headset and the electronic device, wherein the first communication status indicates whether the phone headset is operatively connected to the electronic device;determine a second communication status between the phone headset and a cellular phone, wherein the second communication status indicates whether the phone headset is operatively connected to the cellular phone; anddisplay a headset indicator indicating at least one of the first communication status and the second communication status.2. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium according to claim 1 , wherein the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium further comprises instructions claim 1 , which when executed by the electronic device claim 1 , cause the electronic device to: display, on the electronic device an indication that the cellular phone is not operatively connected to the phone headset,', 'send an instruction instructing the cellular phone to display an indication of the phone contact and a call affordance, wherein the call affordance, when selected, causes the cellular phone to place a call to the phone contact., 'in accordance ...

PHONE USER INTERFACE

An electronic device having a user interface for accessing phone features. The user interface accounts for whether the electronic device is connected to a companion cellular phone. The user interface accounts for a headset is available for use to carry on a call. The user interface permits transition between using one or more of cellular phone, headset, and/or the electronic device to be used for carrying on incoming or outgoing calls. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs , the one or more programs comprising instructions , which when executed by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display , cause the device to:during an active phone call, detect a touch on the display, wherein the touch has a characteristic intensity and is located at the position of a first affordance;determine whether the characteristic intensity exceeds a predetermined threshold intensity;in response to at least a determination that the characteristic intensity exceeds the predetermined threshold intensity, send an instruction to a cellular phone instructing the cellular phone to display a second affordance, wherein the second affordance, when selected, causes the cellular phone to retrieve the active phone call; andin response to at least a determination that the characteristic intensity is below the predetermined threshold intensity, perform a function associated with the first affordance.2. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium according to claim 1 , wherein the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium further comprises instructions claim 1 , which when executed by the electronic device claim 1 , cause the electronic device to:in response to at least a determination that the characteristic intensity exceeds the predetermined threshold intensity, place the active phone call on hold.3. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium according to claim 1 ,wherein the cellular phone has a speaker and a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION

A method for wireless data transmission between a first communication device and a second communication device, wherein the first communication device acts as a data source and the second communication device acts as a data sink, includes: splitting, by the data source, data to be transmitted from the data source to the data sink into a carrier signal for a radio channel and an optical carrier signal by modulating the carrier signals; transmitting the data via a hybrid transmission path from the data source to the data sink by simultaneously transmitting some of the data via the radio channel and some of the data via a wireless optical direct channel; and merging, by the data sink, via a demodulation process, the data transmitted via the radio channel and the data transmitted via the wireless optical direct channel. 1. A method for wireless data transmission between a first communication device and a second communication device , wherein the first communication device acts as a data source and the second communication device acts as a data sink , wherein the data source and the data sink are configured to be arranged in variable positions with respect to one another and in direct optical visual contact , and wherein the method comprises:splitting, by the data source, data to be transmitted from the data source to the data sink into a carrier signal for a radio channel and an optical carrier signal by modulating the carrier signals;transmitting the data via a hybrid transmission path from the data source to the data sink by simultaneously transmitting some of the data via the radio channel and some of the data via a wireless optical direct channel; andmerging, by the data sink, via a demodulation process, the data transmitted via the radio channel and the data transmitted via the wireless optical direct channel;wherein transmission over the radio channel utilizes a standardized radio carrier signal for wireless local area network (WLAN) networks; andwherein an ...

TELEPHONE SWITCH, CALL PICK-UP METHOD THEREFOR, CALL PICK-UP PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND TELEPHONE SYSTEM

Provided is a telephone switch such that an incoming call to an extension within the telephone switch can be picked up from a mobile terminal. The telephone switch includes: a receiving dial table which registers dial data that a mobile terminal uses to pick up an incoming call to a fixed-line telephone connected to the telephone switch; a conversion dial table which registers a call pick-up number used within the telephone switch for carrying out call pick-up of an incoming call to the fixed-line telephone; and a dial conversion unit configured such that when dial data sent by the mobile terminal is received when there is an incoming call to a fixed-line telephone, the dial conversion unit determines whether or not the received dial data sent from the mobile terminal matches the dial data in the receiving dial table, and if the dial data match, converts the received dial data to a call pick-up number in the conversion dial table such that the incoming call to the fixed-line telephone is picked up from the mobile terminal. 18. to . (canceled)9. A telephone switch connected to both of an extension for connecting devices included in a network on premises and an outside line for connecting devices through a network outside the premises , the telephone switch comprising:a receiving dial table in which dial data to be used when picking up an incoming call to a fixed telephone set connected to the telephone switch via the extension from a mobile terminal connected to the telephone switch via the outside line is registered;a conversion dial table in which a call pick-up number to be used in the telephone switch when picking up an incoming call to the fixed telephone set is registered; anda dial conversion unit configured to, when dial data sent from the mobile terminal via the outside line is received when there is an incoming call to the fixed telephone set, determine whether the received dial data coincides with the dial data in the receiving dial table, and when both ...

WIRELESS HANDSFREE HEADSET METHOD AND SYSTEM WITH HANDSFREE APPLICATIONS

Embodiments include method for providing a handsfree service to a user of a wireless, handsfree headset. In an embodiment the method comprises the headset performing service discovery on the audio gateway to determine a method of transferring an application to the audio gateway, wherein the application provides the service, the headset causing the application to be transferred to the audio gateway using a method based on the service discovery; and the audio gateway executing the application, wherein this user issues voice commands that are executed by the audio gateway to provide the service. 1communications hardware and software for wireless communication via at least one connected device; anda memory device that stores an application, the application configurable to provide a service to a user of the headset, wherein the headset is configurable to communicate with an connected device to determine services available on the connected device, and to cause the application to be installed on the connected device by one of multiple methods chosen based on the services available.. A wireless, hands free headset comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. Nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 13/246,617, filed Sep. 27, 2011, entitled “Wireless Handsfree Headset Method and System with Handsfree Applications,” which is a continuation of U.S. Nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 12/039,718, filed Feb. 28, 2008, entitled “Wireless Handsfree Headset Method and System with Handsfree Applications,” all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety for all purposes.Embodiments described herein are related to sophisticated wireless headsets that include various software applications and communication technologies.Wireless headsets enhance the experience of the mobile communication device user by allowing handsfree operation. Mobile communication devices can include cellular or satellite phones, personal data assistants (PDA's) with cellular ...

Cockpit and Cabin LiFi Power and Data

Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for utilizing aircraft cockpit and cabin lighting to provide both power and data transmission to occupants. Data and power may be transmitted on non-visible and/or visible spectrums. The visible light may be used independently for aircraft illumination. Data for the cockpit allows for quick upload and download of flight planning and maintenance data to an electronic flight bag. The electronic flight bag may also be able to receive power from cockpit and cabin lighting during flight. 1. An access point for providing light communication (LC) in an aircraft , comprising:an LC transmitter configured to broadcast light within a defined region on or in the aircraft;an LC receiver configured to receive light broadcast by a LC device on or in the aircraft; andan interface to an aircraft network.2. The access point of claim 1 , wherein the LC transmitter is a Light Emitting Diode (LED).3. The access point of claim 1 , wherein the LC receiver is a photodetector.4. The access point of claim 1 , wherein the light communication is established using a visible light spectrum claim 1 , an invisible light spectrum claim 1 , or both.5. The access point of claim 1 , further comprising:a processor for controlling the access point according to executable code; andmemory for storing data and executable code, wherein the executable code comprises instructions for causing the processor to establish light communication with the LC device.6. The access point of claim 5 , wherein the executable code further comprises instructions for causing the processor to:identify a current location of the LC device based upon communication with the LC access point.7. The access point of claim 6 , wherein the executable code further comprises instructions for causing the processor to:enable one or more selected applications on the LC device based upon the current location of the LC device.8. The access point of claim 6 , wherein the executable code further ...

TERMINAL FOR WIRELESS VOICE COMMUNICATION

The solution relates to the field of wireless communications. It provides the possibility of transmitting voice data over existing wireless networks via a terminal for wireless voice communication to other similar devices or groups thereof and/or hardware and software systems combined therewith immediately after the occurrence of a transmission activation event, thus the range of technical means for online voice communication extends. The terminal comprises a wireless communication device and a module for monitoring transmission activation events, which device and module are connected to a control module, is designed to be capable, of reacting to a transmission activation event in respect of the transmission of digitized voice data to other similar devices or to groups thereof and/or hardware and software systems combined therewith once a transmission activation event has taken place. Furthermore, the transport medium used comprises wired and/or wireless data transmission networks. 1. A terminal for wireless voice communication , comprising: a housing , an external or built-in microphone , a power supply source , a loudspeaker , an electronic control module based on a control microprocessor or a control microcontroller; characterized in that it comprises a wireless communication device that is connected to the control module and is capable of exchanging information with it , an event monitoring module for transmission activation representing an electronic circuit based on an event microprocessor or an event microcontroller , configured to generate control signals to activate and deactivate voice transmission based on a state of associated controls and sensors adapted to respond to an external event , wherein an electronic circuit connected to the control module has the ability to transmit these control signals , thus the terminal is adapted to respond to an event by activating a transmission of a digitized voice information.2. The terminal for wireless voice ...

HIGH-FREQUENCY SIGNAL LINE

A high-frequency signal line includes a dielectric laminate body including a first dielectric layer, an adhesive layer and a second dielectric layer laminated in this order from a first side to a second side in a direction of lamination. A linear signal line is fixed on a main surface of the adhesive layer. A main ground conductor is provided on a main surface of the dielectric layer. An auxiliary ground conductor is provided on the second dielectric layer. The adhesive layer bonds the first and second dielectric layers together. A distance in the direction of lamination between the signal line and the main ground conductor is greater than a distance in the direction of lamination between the signal line and the auxiliary ground conductor. 1. (canceled)2. A high-frequency signal line comprising:a dielectric laminate body including a first dielectric layer, an adhesive layer and a second dielectric layer laminated in this order from a first side to a second side in a direction of lamination, the first dielectric layer including a first main surface and a second main surface, the first main surface being closer to the first side than the second main surface and the second main surface being closer to the second side than the first main surface, the adhesive layer including a third main surface and a fourth main surface, the third main surface being closer to the first side than the fourth main surface and the fourth main surface being closer to the second side than the third main surface;a signal line fixed on the third main surface of the adhesive layer;a main ground conductor provided on the first main surface of the first dielectric layer; andan auxiliary ground conductor provided on the second dielectric layer; wherein:the adhesive layer bonds the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer together; anda distance in the direction of lamination between the signal line and the main ground conductor is greater than a distance in the direction of ...

CORDLESS TELEPHONE SET

Disclosed is a cordless telephone set capable of suppressing power consumption during power failures to lengthen the time for a call. A cordless telephone () receives power supply from a handset () placed on a charging section () of a base unit (), during power failures. In order to suppress current consumption of a secondary battery (BT) of the handset (), the base unit () instructs a base unit radio section () to be switched to a transmission power-saving mode in which transmission power of the base unit radio section () is reduced down to a level at which no communication error occurs, according to radio wave information transmitted from the handset () and indicates the received signal strength of a radio signal from the base unit radio section () of the base unit (), received by a handset radio section () of the handset (). 1. A cordless telephone set which performs radio communication between a handset and a base unit which is provided with an external power supply ,wherein the base unit includes:a detection unit which detects the external power supply,wherein the handset includes:a battery which provides a power supply to the base unit in accordance with the external power supply detected by the detection unit; anda display section which displays information regarding at least one of the power supply and the external power supply.2. The cordless telephone set according to claim 1 ,wherein the base unit further includes:a first radio communicating section which performs modulation and demodulation with the external power supply; anda first control section which controls transmission power of the first radio communicating section,wherein the handset further includes:a second radio communicating section which performs modulation and demodulation with a voltage output from the battery,wherein the first radio communicating section receives, from the handset, radio wave information which indicates a received signal strength of a radio signal which is received by the ...

Portable Electronic Device with Environmental Sensor

There is provided a portable electronic device with one or more environmental sensors for measuring an environmental or ambient parameter, a compensator for reducing the difference between a sensor output and the ambient parameter, the compensator being connected to receive a first input based on the sensor output and a second input based on an output of compensator calculated during a previous time step of calculation, and a context evaluator () for replacing the second input by an input selected based on conditions as determined by the context evaluator. 1252635. A portable electronic device comprising one or more integrated environmental sensors for measuring an environmental or ambient parameter , a compensator for reducing the difference between a sensor output and the ambient parameter , the compensator being connected to receive a first input based on the sensor output and a second input based on an output of the compensator calculated during a previous time step of calculation , and a context evaluator for determining a context of the device , and a re-initializator reinitializing the compensator ( , ,) by changing the second input from the calculated value to a value depending on a context of the device as determined by the context evaluator.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the integrated environmental sensor is a temperature claim 1 , humidity claim 1 , pressure or gas sensor.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the compensator is a dynamic compensator using a representation of the response function of the environmental sensor.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the compensator uses state vectors recursively generated at each time step.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the context evaluator is adapted to distinguish between an indoor or in-vehicle and an outdoor location of the portable device.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the context evaluator is adapted to distinguish between physical and/or ...

COMPOUND MOBILE COMMUNICATION METHOD, TERMINAL AND SYSTEM FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

The present invention provides a compound mobile communication method for a nuclear power plant, including the steps of: receiving a communication signal sent by a base station in a restricted area or an unrestricted area, the communication signal including a coded-modulation optical signal and/or an electromagnetic wave signal; judging the communication signal received; and reducing transmission power or not transmitting the electromagnetic wave signal if the communication signal is a coded-modulation optical signal or a wireless electromagnetic wave communication signal sent by a base station in the restricted area. The compound mobile communication method for a nuclear power plant of the present invention can meet the requirements of mobile communication in special places without electromagnetic interference. The present invention also provides a compound mobile communication terminal and system for a nuclear power plant. 1. A compound mobile communication method for a nuclear power plant , comprising the steps of:receiving a communication signal sent by a base station in a restricted area or an unrestricted area, the communication signal comprising a coded-modulation optical signal and/or an electromagnetic wave signal;judging the communication signal received; andreducing transmission power or not transmitting the electromagnetic wave signal if the communication signal is a coded-modulation optical signal or a wireless electromagnetic wave communication signal sent by a base station in the restricted area.2. The compound mobile communication method of claim 1 , wherein if the communication signal is an electromagnetic wave signal sent by a base station in the unrestricted area claim 1 , the electromagnetic wave signal is transmitted normally.3. The compound mobile communication method of claim 1 , wherein the restricted area is an area which restricts transmission of the electromagnetic wave signal or an area where reduction of transmission power is needed ...

AUTOMATIC PAIRING OF A TELEPHONE PERIPHERAL UNIT AND AN INTERFACE UNIT

System for audio communication comprising: a peripheral unit and an interface unit, wherein the peripheral unit comprises a microphone and a speaker, and the peripheral unit is connectable to a telephone via the interface unit, the interface unit having a unique interface unit device address, and the peripheral unit having a unique peripheral unit device address, wherein the peripheral unit and the interface unit are mutually connectable via a wireless communication link for audio communication and via a detachable wired communication link for auxiliary data, and wherein the system further comprises automatic pairing routine for pairing the peripheral unit and the interface unit to establish the wireless communication link. 116-. (canceled)18. System according to claim 17 , wherein the interface unit comprises a docking area claim 17 , wherein the docking area is adapted to accept at least part of the peripheral unit for storage and/or recharging claim 17 , and wherein the wired communication link is established between the peripheral unit and the interface unit claim 17 , when the peripheral unit is engaged in the docking area of said interface unit.19. System according to claim 17 , wherein the peripheral unit is a headset.20. System according to claim 17 , wherein the wireless communication link is provided via DECT.21. System according to claim 20 , wherein the secondary wireless communication link expires either upon completion of a currently active phone call or in case of no active call upon completion of the next phone call.23. Interface unit according to claim 22 , comprising a docking area claim 22 , which docking area is adapted to accept a telephone peripheral unit for docking claim 22 , wherein the wired communication link is established between the peripheral unit and the interface unit when the peripheral unit is docked in the docking area.24. Method for automatic pairing of a telephone peripheral unit and an interface unit for connecting the ...

Communication system for helmeted user

A communication system for a user having a helmet including earphones and a microphone and including a two-way radio and a microphone-including unit carried by the user and connected to the two-way radio includes a sensor for sensing the presence of the user's head within the helmet. A transmitter associated with the sensor transmits a wireless signal to the microphone-including unit which enables the microphone-including unit to wirelessly receive voice-carrying signals transmitted from the helmet microphone for conductance to the two-way radio and enables the microphone-including unit to wirelessly transmit voice-carrying signals which are received by the microphone-including unit from the two-way radio to the helmet earphones. In addition, helmet-carried componentry permits the user to simultaneously communicate through the two-way radio and a bluetooth enabled cell phone. 1. In a communication system for a user having a helmet and including a two-way radio which is capable of being switched between a talk mode and a non-talk mode and further including a microphone-including unit capable of being carried by the user and which is connected to the two-ray radio for conductance of voice-carrying signals between the microphone-including unit and the two-way radio and wherein the helmet includes a communications assembly having a speaker and a microphone through which voice-carrying signals are transmitted between the user and the microphone-including unit , the improvement comprising:the communications assembly includes a sensor for sensing the presence of the head of the user within the helmet and means associated with the sensor for transmitting a wireless signal to the microphone-including unit which enables the microphone-including unit to wirelessly receive voice-carrying signals transmitted from the microphone of the communications assembly for subsequent conductance to the two-way radio and enables the microphone-including unit to wirelessly transmit voice- ...

WIRELESS EAR PHONE AND SOUND BROADCASTING METHOD THEREOF

A wireless ear phone and a sound broadcasting method thereof are provided. The wireless ear phone includes a first signal sensor, an electromagnetic signal transmitter, a second signal sensor and a controller. The first signal sensor generates an environment light detection result by detecting an environment light. The electromagnetic signal transmitter transmits an interruptible electromagnetic signal. The second signal sensor is disposed on a transmission path of the interruptible electromagnetic signal, and the second signal sensor generates an electromagnetic signal detection result by detecting whether the interruptible electromagnetic signal or the environment light is received. The controller enables or disables an operation of sound broadcasting of the wireless ear phone according to the electromagnetic signal detection result. When the wireless ear phone is put into an ear of a user, the transmission path is cut-off by the ear of the user. 1. A wireless ear phone , comprising:a first signal sensor configured to generate an environment light detection result by detecting an environment light;an electromagnetic signal transmitter configured to generate an interruptible electromagnetic signal according to the environment light detection result;a second signal sensor disposed on a transmission path of the interruptible electromagnetic signal, and configured to generate an electromagnetic signal detection result by detecting whether the interruptible electromagnetic signal or the environment light is received; anda controller coupled to the second signal sensor, and configured to enable or disable an operation of sound broadcasting of the wireless ear phone according to the electromagnetic signal detection result,wherein when the wireless ear phone is put into an ear of a user, the transmission path is cut-off by the ear of the user.2. The wireless ear phone of claim 1 , wherein the controller is coupled to the first signal sensor and the electromagnetic signal ...

METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR RENDERING AN INFORMATION BEARING FUNCTION OF TIME

An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method for partitioning an energy or power source. The energy source may be, for example, a battery or batteries or other power supply or power supplies for an electronic device, such as a cell phone, or mobile device. The energy source (battery for example), or power supply, provides power to a cell phone, or mobile device or any other load or power consuming device. Partitioning this energy source is a technique for controlling its operation so that power is provided to the power consuming device, such as a cell phone more efficiently, thereby extending the length of time the phone can be used between re-charging. 1. A method for partitioning an energy source or power source comprising:identifying one or more energy sources or power sources, each energy source or power source having one or more corresponding waveform sample regions;identifying one or more associated waveform statistics that are associated with the one or more energy sources or power sources; andpartitioning at least one of the energy sources or power sources into one or more partitions,wherein the number of partitions and the one or more associated waveform statistics are a function of a desired resolution for an information bearing function of time with a desired efficiency.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the number of partitions is based on statistics of a desired information bearing function of time.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the information bearing function of time is a signal.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the signal is a modulated carrier signal.5. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the signal includes information.6. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the signal has an entropy value from zero to a maximum value claim 3 , wherein the maximum value depends on one or more degrees of freedom.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the degrees of freedom may be manipulated ...

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT AND NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An aspect of the present invention relates to an active noise cancelling or an active noise gating system that applies an algorithm for reducing ambient noise. The active noise cancelling system may be used to cancel undesired background noise but for an audio signal which is desired to be heard by the user. The present invention acts as a noise gate, wherein the algorithm(s) actively senses ambient noise levels and the algorithm stored in system memory instructs the device to mute a microphone at or above certain preset noise levels. The preset levels in which the system may mute background noise may be applied by the user using a slide bar that the user may manually adjust to apply more or less noise gating 1. A system for enhancing the quality of a signal comprising:a device capable of sending and receiving an signals;a processor for processing signals;a microphone;a speaker; anda memory device containing at least one noise gating algorithm, and wherein the memory device also uses at least one dynamic range compression algorithms that allows the compression range of the audio signal to be modified;Wherein the noise gating algorithm and the dynamic range compression algorithm may be manually adjusted to adjust and select the desired amount of noise attenuation and compression.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a media stream is sent to a communications input and output device.3. The system of claim 1 , includes a plurality of noise gating and compression algorithms.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the memory device includes software that includes a MediaStreamAudioSourceNode claim 1 , an AnalyzerNode claim 1 , a GainNode claim 1 , a MediaStreamAudioDestinationNode claim 1 , and TimerTask.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the compression algorithm levels are preset.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the compression algorithm levels are set manually.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the compression algorithm levels are set automatically.8. The system of claim 2 ...

CORDLESS PHONE APPARATUS, CORDLESS PHONE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING DATA

Slave device information transmitter () of the present disclosure transmits slave device information to a mobile phone. Slave device transfer data receiver () receives slave device transfer data from the mobile phone, and stores the slave device transfer data in storage (). Destination slave device determiner () extracts destination slave device information from slave device transfer data stored in storage (), and selects a cordless phone slave device which is a destination of the slave device transfer data, based on destination slave device identification information which is set in the destination slave device information. Slave device transfer data transmitter () transmits slave device transfer data to a cordless phone slave device selected by destination slave device determiner (). 1. A cordless phone apparatus which includes at least one or more slave devices and a master device , and transfers slave device transfer data including image data or music data , selected by a wireless IP terminal , to the slave devices , the wireless IP terminal being wirelessly connected to the master device through a wireless LAN , a slave device information transmitter that transmits slave device information to the wireless IP terminal, the slave device information including slave device identification information on each slave device which is registered in the master device,', 'a slave device transfer data receiver that receives slave device transfer data including destination slave device information indicating slave device identification information on a destination slave device from the wireless IP terminal, and stores the slave device transfer data in a storage,', 'a destination slave device determiner that determines a slave device which is a destination of the slave device transfer data, based on the destination slave device information, and', 'a slave device transfer data transmitter that transmits the slave device transfer data to all of the destination slave devices ...

MULTIPLE MODE WIRELESS DATA LINK DESIGN FOR ROBUST ENERGY EFFICIENT OPERATION

The invention provides power smart in-door optical wireless link that provides lossless beam propagation between Transmitter (T) and Receiver (R) for changing link distances including in conditions of transmit and receive beam spoiling due to environmental effects. Each T/R unit uses a combination of fixed and variable focal length optics (called inverse adaptive optics) to smartly adjust the transmit beam laser beam propagation parameters of minimum beam waist size and its location to produce the optimal zero propagation loss coupling condition at the Receiver for the specific link distance. 1. A module adapted to provide an optical wireless indoor data link , said module comprising:a first light source adapted to transmit a beam of light;a first concave lens; anda first adjustable Variable Focus Lens, wherein the variable focal lens is configured to adjust the transmit beam size to produce an optimal zero propagation loss coupling condition at a receiver end for a specific link distance.2. The module as claimed in wherein the variable focal lens is adapted to be adjusted so as to spread out the beam of light into a wider zone to locate a receiver module in a predefined area.3. The module as claimed in wherein the variable focal lens is adapted to be adjusted so as to spread out the beam of light into a wider zone to locate a receiver module in a predefined area; and on locating the receiver module adjust the transmit beam size to produce an optimal zero propagation loss coupling condition at the receiver module for a specific link distance.4. The module as claimed in wherein the adjustable variable focus lens comprises an electronic controller configured to adjust the transmit beam size by adjusting the variable focus lens.5. The module as claimed in wherein the light source comprises a laser source.6. The module as claimed in wherein the light source comprises a LED light source.7. The module as claimed in comprising a scanning mirror positioned to reflect the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, MOBILE PHONE, SERVER, AND CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL PROGRAM THEREOF

A system of this invention is directed to an information processing system that connects a mobile phone to an output device, and easily outputs data in a format processable by the output device. The information processing system includes a mobile phone, and a server. The mobile phone includes a determiner that, when an output device is connected via a communication interface, recognizes the output device and determines whether the mobile phone can output data in a format processable by the output device, a requester that, when the determiner determines that the mobile phone cannot output data processable by the output device, transmits a request to the server connected via a wireless communication network to supply the data in the format processable by the output device, a receiver that receives the data provided by the server, and a transmitter that transmits the data received by the receiver to the output device via the communication interface. The server transmits the data in the format processable by the output device to the mobile phone in response to the request from the requester. 1. An information processing system comprising:a mobile phone; anda server,said mobile phone comprising:a determiner that, when an output device is connected via a communication interface, recognizes said output device and determines whether the mobile phone can output data in a format processable by said output device;a requester that, when said determiner determines that the mobile phone cannot output data processable by said output device, transmits a request to said server connected via a wireless communication network to supply data in the format processable by said output device;a receiver that receives the data provided by said server; anda transmitter that transmits the data received by said receiver to said output device via said communication interface, andsaid server comprising:a transmitter that transmits the data in the format processable by said output device to said ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA PROPERTY OF CHARACTERISTIC CONTROL IN A MEDIA SYSTEM

A method and system for controlling multimedia presentation characteristics among a plurality of devices are disclosed. An electronic device () is capable of communication () with a peripheral device () to play back content () on the peripheral device (). The content () has an associated a multimedia presentation characteristic signal, for example an audio signal (). When the electronic device () receives a user input request to adjust a system volume, the device is configured to adjust either the associated audio signal or an output volume level of the peripheral device (). Once this adjustment reaches a threshold, the device is configured to adjust the other of the associated audio signal or the output volume level of the peripheral device (). The decision of which control to adjust first and which to adjust second can be user defined. The process can be repeated when more than two devices are included in the system. 1. A method for controlling a multimedia presentation characteristic in a peripheral device , comprising:causing delivery of content to the peripheral device, the content comprising a signal corresponding to the multimedia presentation characteristic;receiving an input, at a control device in communication with the peripheral device, requesting a change in the multimedia presentation characteristic from the peripheral device; causing adjustment of the signal corresponding to the multimedia presentation characteristic being delivered to the peripheral device; or', 'transmitting to the peripheral device a communication signal to adjust a peripheral device control of an output of the multimedia presentation characteristic of the peripheral device;, 'in response to the input, one of the causing the adjustment of the signal corresponding to the multimedia presentation characteristic being delivered to the peripheral device; or', 'the transmitting to the peripheral device the communication signal to adjust the peripheral device control of the output of the ...

Integrated capture and analysis of documents

A system for integrated capture and analysis of documents comprising: an image capture unit configured to capture an image object of a document in real-time; a calibration unit coupled to the image capture unit configured to automatically calibrate capture parameters of the image capture unit and provide the captured image of the document; and an analysis unit coupled to the calibration unit configured to analyze quality of captured image of the document along with the validity of the document. 1. A system for integrated capture and analysis of documents comprising:an image capture unit configured to capture an image object of a document in real-time wherein the image capture unit is a cellular mobile device which is configured to capture an image object in a format selected from the group consisting of a TIFF image, and JPEG image, a RAW image, and a BMP image;a calibration unit coupled to the image capture unit configured to automatically calibrate capture parameters of the image capture unit and provide the captured image of the document; andan analysis unit coupled to the calibration unit configured to analyze quality of captured image of the document along with the validity of the document, said validity determination occurring in real-time, said analysis unit being configured to analyze the quality of the captured image of the document based on features selected from the group consisting of perspective distortion, brightness, contrast, orientation, focus of capture, data truncation and too-dark and too-light images.2. A system as claimed in wherein the capture parameters of the image capture unit comprise parameters selected from the group consisting of distance of capture of an image object claim 1 , zoom factor of the capture device claim 1 , ideal resolution for capture of an image object and area of coverage of the capture of an image object.3. (canceled)4. A system as claimed in wherein the analysis unit is further configured to automatically enhance ...

COMMUNICATION THROUGH WINDOW USING FREE-SPACE OPTICAL DATA COMMUNICATION

The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus comprising two components mounted on opposite sides of a window but proximate to each other where the two components are communicatively coupled through an optical link and where each component can be communicatively coupled with a wireless data source. In another embodiment, the components can include one or more of light indicators, audio indicators, and magnetic assistance to guide an optical alignment between the two components. In another embodiment, the components can include one or more of an array of lasers, larger photo diodes, adjustable lenses, and can utilize gain parameters to increase the tolerance level for a misaligned optical link. In another embodiment, methods are disclosed to perform communication coupling via an optical transmission link. In another embodiment, methods are disclosed to assist a user in optically aligning the two components. 1. An apparatus , comprising:physically separate first component and second component, each of the components including an optical data transceiver; andwherein said optical data transceivers of said first and second components are capable of forming a free-space optical communication link when the components are facing each other along opposite surface areas of a window.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first and second components include induction coils operable to enable one of the components to inductively power the remaining of said components when said components are located along opposite surface areas of a window.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first component includes an optical beam collimator configured to form a collimated light beam whose diameter is at least 2.0 times a diameter of an output aperture of the optical transceiver of the first component.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 3 , wherein said second component includes focusing optics configured to focus the collimated light beam from the first ...

ADAPTER APPARATUS FOR EARPHONE ACCESSORY

An adapter apparatus for an earphone accessory is provided. The adapter apparatus includes an earphone jack, a connection interface, a pre-amplifier and a device adapter circuit. The earphone jack is suitable for a plug of the earphone accessory to plug in. The connection interface is suitable for being electrically connected with a portable device. The pre-amplifier is electrically connected to the earphone jack to receive an earphone control signal of the earphone accessory and to provide an amplified earphone control signal. The device adapter circuit is electrically connected to the pre-amplifier and the connection interface to receive the amplified earphone control signal of the earphone accessory and provide a device control signal to the portable device via the connection interface. 1. An adapter apparatus for a earphone accessory , comprising:an earphone jack, suitable for a plug of the earphone accessory to plug in;a connection interface, suitable for being electrically connected with a portable device; and a signal amplifier, electrically connected to the earphone jack to receive the earphone control signal and provide an enhanced control signal; and', 'a comparator, coupled to the signal amplifier to receive the enhanced control signal and to provide the amplified earphone control signal based on a comparing result of the enhanced control signal and a predetermined reference voltage;, 'a pre-amplifier, electrically connected to the earphone jack to receive an earphone control signal of the earphone accessory and to provide an amplified earphone control signal, wherein the pre-amplifier comprisesa device adapter circuit, electrically connected to the pre-amplifier and the connection interface to receive the amplified earphone control signal and provide a device control signal to the portable device via the connection interface.2. The adapter apparatus for the earphone accessory according to claim 1 , wherein a gain of the signal amplifier is conformed to a ...

ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL DEVICES

Adjustment of an optica! component of a device comprises determining of at least one derivative of coupling efficiency of the optical component as a function of parameters used for control of a steering function of the optica! component. At least one oscillating component is induced into the parameters for the determining. The adjustment of the optical component is based on the determined at least one derivative. 123-. (canceled)24. A method for adjusting an optical component of a device , comprisingdetermining at least one derivative of coupling efficiency of the optical component as a function of parameters used for control of a steering function of the optical component, wherein at least one oscillating component is induced into the parameters, anddetermining adjustment of the optical component based on the determined at least one derivative.25. A method according to further comprising adjusting the position of the optical component based on the determined adjustment claim 24 , and performing the steps of determining and adjusting iteratively until a predefined quality of an optical signal is achieved.26. A method according to further comprising controlling the direction of a field of view of the optical component and/or an optical beam emitted by the optical component.27. A method according to further comprising inducing the at least one oscillating component into the parameters by applying an oscillating component to each parameter used for controlling the steering function of the optical component.28. A method according to further comprising inducing the at least one oscillating component into the parameters by applying oscillations into optical beams emitted by another optical component.29. A method according to further comprising inducing the at least one oscillating component into the parameters by simulating oscillations by switching periodically auxiliary beacons emitted by auxiliary emitters.30. A method according to further comprising determining ...

IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS USING OPTICAL FIBERS

In one aspect, identification and communication systems are described herein. An identification and communication system described herein, in some embodiments, comprises one or more query units and one or more response units, wherein at least one response unit comprises one or more detectors comprising one or more optical fibers operable to direct one or more signals received from at least one query unit to the one or more detectors. In some embodiments, at least one optical fiber is operable to receive a signal from at least one query unit through the side of the optical fiber. In some embodiments, at least one optical fiber comprises a fluorescent plastic fiber (FPF). In some embodiments, at least one optical fiber is disposed in a textile. 1. An identification and communication system comprising:one or more query units; andone or more response units,wherein at least one query unit is a handheld device comprising a query portion and a flashlight portion, the query portion comprising a query beam source and the flashlight portion comprising a flashlight beam source.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handheld device is not a weapon and is not mounted on a weapon.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the query beam source comprises an LED.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the query beam source comprises a laser.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handheld device comprises a dedicated switch operable to turn the flashlight beam source on and off.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handheld device comprises a dedicated triggering mechanism operable to initiate claim 1 , continue claim 1 , or end a query.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handheld device comprises a display screen.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the display screen is a two-dimensional display screen.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the handheld device comprises a query controller and the display screen is operable to display data provided by the query controller.10. The system of claim ...

COMMUNICATION DEVICE DESIGNED FOR INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS, PARTICULARLY OF MOTOR VEHICLES

A communication device designed for an interior compartment, for example of a motor vehicle. The device includes a radiofrequency communication module and an interface module which is operationally coupled to the radiofrequency communication module in order to receive a digital signal generated by the radiofrequency communication module, and to modulate an electric power supply signal for at least one lamp, according to the digital signal, in order to generate a modulation of light emitted by the lamp according to the digital signal received from the radiofrequency communication module. 1. A communication device , comprising:a radiofrequency communication module, comprising a processor, a non-transitory computer-readable memory operationally coupled to the processor, and a transceiver for transmitting and receiving radiofrequency signals, wherein the processor is configured so as to generate a digital signal from radiofrequency signals received by way of the transceiver, andan interface module operationally coupled to the radiofrequency communication module so as to:receive the digital signal generated by the radiofrequency communication module, and configured so as tomodulate, on the basis of the digital signal, an electrical signal to supply power to at least one lamp, to produce a modulation of light emitted by the lamp on the basis of the digital signal received from the radiofrequency communication module.2. The communication device as claimed in claim 1 , furthermore comprising the at least one lamp claim 1 , which is connected to the interface module.3. The communication device as claimed in claim 1 , furthermore including an electrical connection unit connectable to an electric power outlet.4. The communication device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the electrical connection unit is configured to be connected to a cigarette-lighter outlet of a motor vehicle passenger compartment.5. The communication device as claimed in claim 1 , configured to be implemented ...

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROVIDING AUTOMATIC TEXT-TO-SPEECH CONVERSION FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS

A communications system may include at least one mobile wireless communications device, and a wireless communications network for sending text messages thereto. More particularly, the at least one mobile wireless communications device may include a wireless transceiver and a controller for cooperating therewith for receiving text messages from the wireless communications network. It may further include a headset output connected to the controller. The controller may be for switching between a normal message mode and an audio message mode based upon a connection between the headset output and a headset. Moreover, when in the audio message mode, the controller may output at least one audio message including speech generated from at least one of the received text messages via the headset output. 1. A mobile wireless communications device comprising:a wireless transceiver and a controller for cooperating therewith for receiving text messages from a wireless communications network; anda headset output connected to said controller; switching between a normal message mode and an audio message mode based upon a connection between said headset output and a headset, and', 'when in the audio message mode, outputting at least one audio message comprising speech generated from at least one of the received text messages via said headset output., 'said controller for'}2. The mobile wireless communications device of wherein said headset output comprises a wireless headset output for establishing a wireless connection with the headset.3. The mobile wireless communications device of wherein said headset output comprises a headset jack for a wired headset.4. The mobile wireless communications device of further comprising a user interface device connected to said controller claim 1 , and wherein said controller switches to the audio message mode based upon an audio message mode command provided by a user via said user interface device.5. The mobile wireless communications device of ...

Panels with Li-Fi Connectivity

Panels configured to be connected to a Li-Fi communication network. The panels include a first side and an opposing second side. Components of the Li-Fi network are positioned on the second side. The components include one or more nodes for sending and receiving Li-Fi signals, and one or more light pathways for transmitting and receiving the Li-Fi signals. The panels may be further configured to connect to a support structure to allow for Li-Fi communication with the support structure and/or adjacent panel. The support structure is configured to support the panels and also facilitate the Li-Fi communication. 1. A device for use in a Li-Fi Network , the device comprising:a panel comprising a first side and a second side, the panel also comprising a polygonal shape with perimeter sides and comprising corners;a first node connected to the second side of the panel at a first one of the corners, the first node and comprising a first transmitter configured to transmit light signals and a first receiver configured to receive the light signals;a second node spaced away from the first node and connected to the second side of the panel at a second one of the corners and comprising a second transmitter configured to transmit the light signals and a second receiver configured to receive the light signals;a third node spaced away from the first node and the second node and connected to the second side of the panel at a third one of the corners and comprising a third transmitter configured to transmit the light signals and a third receiver configured to receive the light signals;a first light path that extends along the second side of the panel at a first perimeter side and between the first and second nodes;a second light path that extends along the second side of the panel at a second perimeter side and between the second and third nodes;each of the first and second light paths configured to deliver signals within the Li-Fi Network and each of the first and second light paths ...

HEADSET CONNECTOR

An in-ear hearing device having an ear interfacing portion integrally formed with an elongated stem portion, wherein the ear interfacing portion extends away from the elongated stem portion; a first acoustic port formed in the ear interfacing portion; a speaker disposed in the ear interfacing portion and aligned to emit sound from the acoustic port; a plurality of electrical contacts disposed at an end of the stem portion, the plurality of electrical contacts including first and second contacts; a second acoustic port formed at the end of the elongated stem portion between the first and second contacts; a microphone disposed in the stem portion; and a channel that fluidically couples the microphone to the second acoustic port. 1. An earbud comprising:a housing having a speaker housing integrally formed with and protruding away from a first end of an elongated tube;a first acoustic port formed through the speaker housing;a speaker disposed in the speaker housing and aligned to emit sound through the first acoustic port;a second acoustic port formed at a second end of the elongated tube opposite the first end;a microphone disposed in the elongated tube and operatively coupled to receive sound through the second acoustic port;a third acoustic port positioned on a side surface of the speaker housing and configured to provide a path for acoustic pressure to vent;a rechargeable battery disposed within the housing;a wireless antenna; andbattery charging circuitry coupled to the rechargeable battery and positioned within the housing, the battery charging circuitry configured to charge the rechargeable battery when connected to an external power supply.2. The earbud set forth in wherein the speaker housing is configured for insertion into a user's ear such that it supports the remaining portions of the earbud.3. The earbud set forth in wherein the wireless antenna is disposed within the elongated tube.4. The earbud set forth in wherein the wireless antenna comprises a ...

LIGHT SEQUENCE OUT-OF-BAND BLUETOOTH PAIRING

An out-of-band (OOB) mechanism is used to communicate a Bluetooth pairing code from a token to a mobile device. The token may include a light source and the mobile device may include a camera to communicate the Bluetooth pairing code using a light sequence. The token may include a speaker and the mobile device may include a microphone to communicate the Bluetooth pairing code. 1. An apparatus comprising:a Bluetooth radio to pair the apparatus with a separate device;a processor coupled to the Bluetooth radio;at least one light source coupled to the processor; anda memory device coupled to the processor, the memory device including instructions that when executed by the processor cause the at least one light source to blink a sequence that represents a Bluetooth pairing code.2. The apparatus of further comprising a secure element claim 1 , wherein the Bluetooth pairing code is stored in the secure element.3. The apparatus of wherein the secure element generates the Bluetooth pairing code.4. The apparatus of wherein the sequence includes a start code and the Bluetooth pairing code.5. The apparatus of wherein the sequence is repeated at least once.6. The apparatus of wherein the apparatus is a key fob.7. The apparatus of wherein the apparatus is wearable.8. The apparatus of wherein the apparatus is a bracelet.9. A method of communicating a Bluetooth pairing code comprising:retrieving the Bluetooth pairing code from a stored location within a token, the token including a Bluetooth device responsive to the Bluetooth pairing code; andcausing a light source on the token to blink a sequence that represents the Bluetooth pairing code.10. The method of further comprising combining the Bluetooth pairing code with a start code to generate the sequence.11. The method of further comprising repeating the sequence at least once.12. An apparatus comprising:a Bluetooth radio to pair the apparatus with a separate device;a processor coupled to the Bluetooth radio;a camera coupled to the ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

A wireless communications device, that is constituted from a control station and a slave station that perform encryption communication using an encryption key, includes a controller that monitors communication quality of a state of a call to the slave station and, in a case where the communication quality degrades to below the same level as a state that is determined in advance, operates in such a manner that a procedure for changing the encryption key, which is determined in advance, is not activated. 1. A wireless communications device that is constituted from a control station and a slave station that perform encryption communication using an encryption key and that changes the encryption key in a call state in a predetermined procedure ,wherein the control station includes a controller that monitors communication quality of a state of a call to the slave station and, in a case where the communication quality degrades to below the same level as a state that is determined in advance, operates in such a manner that a procedure for changing the encryption key, which is determined in advance, is not activated.2. A control method for a wireless communications device that is constituted from a control station and a slave station that perform encryption communication using an encryption key , the method comprising:a step of causing the control station to change the encryption key in a call state in a procedure that is determined in advance;a step of monitoring communication quality of a state of a call to the slave station; anda step of causing a procedure for changing the encryption key, which is determined in advance, not to be activated in a case where the communication quality degrades to below the same level as a state that is determined in advance.3. A wireless communications device that is constituted from a control station and a slave station , a wireless communicator that performs communication using an encryption key between the control station itself and the ...

Headset System For Use In A Call Center Environment

A headset system for use with especially in a call center environment, in which method a wireless connection is established between headset and base unit, and the wireless connection is maintained while indicating from a headset user interface to the base unit that the headset is available for receiving an incoming call. The headset system is connected to a telephone system and has a processor configured to receive mode information and to operate according to the received mode information. The headset has a headset user interface and controls the headset signal processor to operate in accordance with user input. The headset is further configured to provide the end-of-call information to the base unit while maintaining the wireless connection. 115.-. (canceled)16. A multi-function headset system for use with a telephone system usable in a regular mode of operation and a call center mode of operation , the headset system comprising;a headset and a base unit; the call center system providing the base unit with a plurality of successive phone callsthe base unit being configured to connect to a telephone system and including: a transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly with the headset, a mode switch configured to control the headset between at least two modes of operation, a regular mode, wherein an end of call signal terminates a wireless connection between the headset and base unit, and a call center mode, wherein and end of call signal maintains said wireless connection between the base unit and headset even if a prior call is terminated, so that the wireless link is immediately ready for a subsequent call,the headset comprisinga transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly with the base unit and connected to a headset control unit configured to control a speaker transducer, a microphone transducer and a signal processor configured to process audio signals, the headset control unit further being configured to receive user input via a headset user interface ...

FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

The invention relates to a free space optical communications device () multiplexed in wavelengths of between 400 nm and 1600 nm, said device including demultiplexing means () that are designed so as to separately dissociate a number n1 of wavelengths from one another, the demultiplexing means () including one or more detectors () having a number n2 of optical filters () and active elements () which correspond to the number n1 of wavelengths, each active element () being arranged to selectively detect one wavelength from among said wavelengths (I. . . An) via an optical filter () separate from the active element () which is included in a housing (), the optical filter () being in contact with a protection means (), inserted between the optical filter () and the active element (), said protection means () closing said housing (). 1101111110111112112111112113111114111112114113. An optical communication device () in free space , multiplexed in wavelengths comprised between 400 nm and 1 ,600 nm , said device comprising demultiplexing means () configured so as to distinctly dissociate a number n1 of wavelengths from each other , the demultiplexing means () comprising one or several detectors () having a number n2 of optical filters () and active elements () corresponding to the number n1 of wavelengths , each active element () being arranged for selectively detecting a wavelength from among said wavelengths (λ1 . . . λn) via an optical filter () distinct from the active element () which is comprised in a casing () , the optical filter () being in contact with a protective means () interposed between the optical filter () and the active element () , said protective means () containing said casing ().210111114. The device () according to claim 1 , characterized in that each optical filter () is formed by a stack of thin layers deposited on the protective means ().31011. The device () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the demultiplexing means () comprise:{'b': 110 ...

Headset System For Use In A Call Center Environment

A headset system for use with especially in a call center environment, in which method a wireless connection is established between headset and base unit, and the wireless connection is maintained while indicating from a headset user interface to the base unit that the headset is available for receiving an incoming call. The headset system is connected to a telephone system and has a processor configured to receive mode information and to operate according to the received mode information. The headset has a headset user interface and controls the headset signal processor to operate in accordance with user input. The headset is further configured to provide the end-of-call information to the base unit while maintaining the wireless connection. 115.-. (canceled)16. A multi-function headset system for use with a telephone system connectable to an outside phone line , usable in at least two fully operational modes , a regular mode of operation and a call center mode of operation , the multi-function headset system comprising;a headset and a base unit; a call center system providing the base unit with a plurality of successive phone calls;the base unit being configured to connect to a telephone system and including: a transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly with the headset, a mode switch configured to control the headset between at least two modes of operation, wherein both modes the system is always in a ready to operate status; a regular mode, wherein an end of call signal terminates a wireless connection between the headset and base unit, and a call center mode, wherein and end of call signal maintains said wireless connection between the base unit and headset even after a prior call is terminated between the base unit and an outside phone line, so that a wireless link is immediately ready for a subsequent call,the headset comprising;a transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly with the base unit and connected to a headset control unit configured to ...

WIRELESS AUDIO GUIDE

A wireless audio guide system for an exhibition area. The system includes a BLE chip transmitting a beacon containing audio guide data associated with at least one exhibit in the exhibition area. The beacon is transmitted at predetermined intervals. A mobile device, within a predetermined range of the at least one exhibit, captures the beacon and links the mobile device to an audio file that is played back at the mobile device. 1. A method of presenting audio guide data for a plurality of exhibits , the method carried out on a device having a processing unit including a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium configured to execute instructions of a software program , the method comprising:wirelessly transmitting audio guide data from each exhibit in the plurality of exhibits;running a mobile application on a mobile device, the mobile application is configured to capture audio guide data being wirelessly transmitted from each exhibit;capturing the audio guide data transmission for one of the exhibits in the plurality of exhibits when the mobile device running the mobile application is within a predetermined range of the exhibit;linking the mobile device, by way of the mobile application and the captured audio guide data transmission, to an audio file that is specific to the exhibit of which the mobile device is within the predetermined range;playing the audio file at the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising setting user preferences in the mobile application for playing back the audio guide data at the mobile device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein setting user preferences further comprises setting one or more settings from the group consisting of setting a language preference claim 2 , and setting a volume preference claim 2 , setting one or more equalizer settings.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device has Internet accessibility and the step of linking the mobile device to an audio file further comprises accessing the ...

SENSOR TERMINAL

According to an embodiment of the preset invention, in a sensor terminal that is worn by a person, and detects that respective wearers face each other by the aid of an optical communication, a plurality of optical transmit/receive units each having at least one of a transmission unit that emits the light to transmit data, and a reception unit that receives the light to receive the data is arranged within the housing, and the plurality of optical transmit/receive units is arranged so that light emission axes of the transmission units, or extension lines of light detection axes of the reception units approaches each other. 1. A sensor terminal that is worn by a person , and detects that respective wearers face each other by the aid of an optical communication , comprising:a control unit that controls the sensor terminal; anda plurality of optical transmit/receive units each having at least one of a transmission unit that emits the light to transmit data, and a reception unit that receives the light to receive the data,wherein the plurality of optical transmit/receive units is arranged within a housing of the sensor terminal, andwherein the plurality of optical transmit/receive units is arranged so that light emission axes of the transmission units, or extension lines of light detection axes of the reception units approaches each other.2. The sensor terminal according to claim 1 , comprising:a main body substrate on which the control unit is implemented; anda flexible substrate which is bendable and on which the plurality of optical transmit/receive units is implemented,wherein lines to the plurality of optical transmit/receive units are implemented on the flexible substrate, andwherein the flexible substrate and the main body substrate are connected to each other through a connector.3. The sensor terminal according to claim 1 , comprising:a flexible substrate which is bendable and on which the plurality of optical transmit/receive units is implemented,wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING DATA BETWEEN A REMOTE DEVICE AND A COMPUTING DEVICE

A remote device configured to wirelessly communicate with a computing device without using RF signaling. Embodiments of the remote device may include a processor; a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data; one or more transistor(s); and one or more output pad(s) operatively coupled with the one or more transistor(s). The processor is configured to cause the one or more transistor(s) to selectively ground one or more of the output pad(s). The one or more output pad(s) are configured to be selectively grounded to impose a capacitive load pattern on the capacitive sensor of a computing device, the capacitive load pattern encoding the data. The pattern is detectable and decodable by the computing device to recover the data. Embodiments of the remote device may include a photodetector to detect light pulses from the display of a computing device, the light pulses representing data from the computing device. 1. A first device configured to communicate with a second device , the first device comprising:a processor;a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store a first device data;a transistor having a base coupled to the processor, an emitter coupled to ground, and a carrier coupled to an output pad;wherein the processor is configured to cause the transistor to selectively ground the output pad, the grounded output pad configured to impose a capacitive load on a capacitive sensor of a second device when brought within a sensing distance of the capacitive sensor;wherein the output pad is configured to be selectively grounded multiple times to impose a capacitive load on the capacitive sensor of the second device in accordance with a pattern, the capacitive load pattern encoding the first device data; andwherein the pattern is detectable by the second device via the capacitive sensor, and decodable by the second device to recover the first device data.2. The first device of claim 1 , further comprising:a photodetector configured to detect ...

Wireless Communications Interface

A wireless communications interface couples wireless service to conventional wireline phone appliances. In one embodiment, the wireless communications interface is connected to the phone appliances through existing phone jacks. This allows a user to place and receive calls over a wireless network using the existing wireline infrastructure in a building. By using the invention, users can consolidate their portable and fixed phone service with one of the multiple wireless service provides and bypass the wireline service provider entirely, if so desired. In a second embodiment, the wireless communications interface is directly connected to the phone appliances, bypassing the installed wireline infrastructure. In a third embodiment, both wireline and wireless service are operative, and the wireless communications interface may include logic arbitration to route multiple calls to multiple phone appliances. 1. A method of communication , comprising:receiving an indication to establish communication between a wireless device and an appliance device;establishing a communication connection between the wireless device and the appliance device;determining that the communication is complete; andterminating the connection between the wireless device and the appliance device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving an indication comprises detecting an incoming call to the wireless device.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising selecting the appliance device from a plurality of appliance devices.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising ordering the plurality of appliance devices according to a hierarchy.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the appliance device is selected based on the hierarchy.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising determining that the appliance device is unavailable and selecting a second of the plurality of appliance devices.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving an indication comprises detecting the initiation of a call by the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CALL ANSWER AND MOBILE THERMINAL USING THE SAME

An apparatus for controlling answering a call includes a display unit configured to display an incoming call icon when receiving a call signal, the incoming call icon differing from a call answer icon and a call end icon of a normal incoming call screen, a touch screen configured, upon the display unit displaying the incoming call icon, to receive an input of a predetermined operation with respect to the incoming call icon from a user, and a control unit including a call-permission processing unit configured to compare the predetermined operation with a preset call permission operation set in advance with respect to the incoming call icon and to permit answering the call when the predetermined operation matches the preset call permission operation. 1. An apparatus for controlling answering a call , the apparatus comprising:a display unit configured to display an incoming call icon when receiving a call signal, the incoming call icon differing from a call answer icon and a call end icon of a normal incoming call screen;a touch screen configured, upon the display unit displaying the incoming call icon, to receive an input of a predetermined operation with respect to the incoming call icon from a user; and to compare the predetermined operation with a preset call permission operation set in advance with respect to the incoming call icon, and', 'to permit answering the call when the predetermined operation matches the preset call permission operation., 'a control unit including a call-permission processing unit configured'}2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control unit further includes a setting unit configured to set the call permission operation with respect to the incoming call icon, a setting-screen display unit configured to display a setting screen for setting the call permission operation, and', to receive an input of the call permission operation through the setting screen from the user, and', 'to store the call permission operation, and, 'a ...