Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
455900300 | Having particular housing or support of a transceiver | 88 |
20080220729 | Device and System for Radiofrequency Communication in Urban or Road Environments - The invention relates to a device for radiofrequency communication in urban or road environments, comprising a luminaire of common use in street lighting which incorporates at least one transceiver with at least one data input and at least one data output coming from one or more antennas that operate in the radiofrequency band. The aforementioned type of light provides a suitable solution in terms of housing, electrical power supply, height and distribution for the respective transceivers owing to the design and usual arrangement thereof in urban or road environments. This way, the resulting assembly is particularly suitable for the provision of information-based services in general, and for the transmission of data in particular, in a communications system where the different nodes communicate with one another and with the user terminals. | 09-11-2008 |
20080233896 | FLOATING CABLE-FED INFORMATION TRANSCEIVER APPARATUS - Taught herein is a floating cable-fed information transceiver apparatus comprising a suspended object, an information transceiving device, a carrier, a power supply and a power cable line. The information transceiving device is connected to the suspended object. The power supply is disposed inside the carrier. One end of the power cable line is connected to the information transceiving device, and the other end thereof is connected to the power supply on the carrier and serves to supply power to the information transceiving device. | 09-25-2008 |
20080268793 | ARRANGEMENT FOR VARIABLE BASS REFLEX CAVITIES - A modified housing in a portable product ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080293367 | Modular Keypad with Wireless Arrangement for a Mobile Device - Described is a mobile device comprising a base unit and a keypad detachably coupled to the base unit. The keypad includes an input arrangement and a first wireless arrangement operating in accordance with a first wireless protocol. | 11-27-2008 |
20090004977 | Antenna for use in portable applications - In one embodiment, the present invention includes an accessory device for coupling to a portable system having an AM radio receiver. The accessory device includes a housing to house at least one accessory component and an AM antenna. | 01-01-2009 |
20090011721 | Radio communication device - A radio communication device includes a spherical case, an outer case, and a liquid or gelled substance. The spherical case has a circuit portion for radio communication and a balance anchor located therein. The circuit portion includes a power supply device which has a solar cell and a secondary battery. The outer case has the spherical case located therein. The substance is contained between the spherical case and the outer case. At least a portion of the spherical case which is used as a light entering path, the outer case and the substance are transmissive to light in an optical wavelength range with which the solar cell can generate electricity. Friction between the spherical case and the substance is small so that the spherical case is rotatable within the outer case by the movement of the balance anchor by gravity. | 01-08-2009 |
20090017778 | Transceiver - A disclosed transceiver includes a case; a transceiver module housed in the case and configured to send and receive a signal; and a battery holder configured to hold a battery supplying electric power to the transceiver module. In the disclosed transceiver, the battery holder is formed using a part of the case and is disposed alongside the transceiver module so as not to overlap the transceiver module. | 01-15-2009 |
20090061794 | HINGE ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A handheld communication device may comprise a first housing including a first keypad, a main printed circuit board, and a battery. A second housing may include at least one display, and the first and second housings may be rotatable relative to one another. The device may comprise a hinge barrel containing a biasing member and at least one cam follower. The hinge barrel may be rotatable relative to the first and second housings. | 03-05-2009 |
20090098837 | TUNER MOUNTING METHOD, TUNER DEVICE, AND CAR STEREO DEVICE - A tuner module is adapted to be retrofitted into an opening formed on a cabinet of a car stereo device. | 04-16-2009 |
20090130995 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE, HOUSING STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HOUSING STRUCTURE - A mobile communication device includes a housing structure and an antenna. The housing structure has a carbon fiber housing portion and a non-conductive fiber housing portion. The antenna is disposed in the housing structure. The signal transceiving portion of the antenna is disposed corresponding to the non-conductive fiber housing portion. A housing structure and a manufacturing method thereof applied to the mobile communication device are also disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090130996 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The present invention aims to reduce an exclusively-possessed area of each of bonding wires mounted over a wiring board, for coupling a power amplifying unit of a semiconductor chip and an antenna switch of a second semiconductor chip in a semiconductor device that configures an RF module. In the RF module, the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip are mounted side by side in a central area of the wiring board. The first semiconductor chip is formed with amplifier circuits and a control circuit and comprises a silicon substrate or a compound semiconductor substrate. On the other hand, the second semiconductor chip is formed with an antenna switch and comprises the silicon substrate or compound semiconductor substrate. Pads of the first semiconductor chip and pads of the second semiconductor chip are respectively electrically coupled to one another. This coupling is carried out by the bonding wires formed in the surface of the wiring board and the bonding wires formed inside the wiring board. | 05-21-2009 |
20090149138 | Support plate and mobile communication terminal having the same - A support plate includes a plate body, which has a shape of a flat plate with predetermined width and length and made of metal, and a radio coverage area member, which is provided at one of opposite ends of the plate body so as to be located adjacent to a radio coverage area of an antenna and made of plastic. Further, a mobile communication terminal has the support plate that supports a mobile communication terminal body on which at least one antenna is installed and transmits and receives radio waves through the antenna. | 06-11-2009 |
20090170450 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE EMPLOYING CONTROLLED INTER-PART IMPEDANCES FOR HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY - A method and apparatus for providing a hearing aid compatible wireless electronic device is disclosed. The apparatus may include a lower housing having a wireless transceiver, upper housing including an earpiece, hinge assembly, and a pair of reactive matching element along with predefined placement of the wireless transceiver. The reactive matching element can be implemented at different chassis inductances to achieve hearing aid compatibility within other design constraints. Implemented as a switched circuit or reactance filter circuit to create a reactance appropriate for a band of operation during transmission in that band. | 07-02-2009 |
20090191823 | PROXIMITY-BASED ELECTRONIC TOYS AND ENTERTAINMENT METHODS USING SAME - A disposable electronic device includes a housing, a user interface in the housing and a short range, unlicensed wireless transceiver in the housing. A controller is configured to control the user interface and the short range, unlicensed wireless transceiver. A non-replaceable, non-rechargeable battery also is provided in the housing. New forms of disposable, proximity-based communications systems, devices and methods thereby may be provided. | 07-30-2009 |
20090215412 | HOUSING OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A housing ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090221243 | PORTABLE WIRELESS DEVICE - Herein disclosed is a portable wireless device comprising a first monopole antenna section | 09-03-2009 |
20090270050 | ACCESSORY FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An accessory for improved comfort and security of grasping of a handheld electronic device is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the accessory comprises TYVEK® material, or paper-like material made from synthetic fibers that has significant strength properties and repels water. The paper-like material is rolled to form a first loop that is configured to receive an index finger of a user. Also in a preferred embodiment, a second loop is formed to receive a middle finger. The accessory makes holding the electronic device easier and further a user has more freedom to operate the device with a thumb without losing secure grasp of the device. In yet a separate embodiment, the invention may be incorporated into an exterior protective case of the device. | 10-29-2009 |
20090305651 | Communication device for rock climbing and other activities - A communication system for rock climbing and other activities is provided. The communication system comprises a first communication device having a first front surface. A first faceplate is mounted on the first front surface of the first communication device with the first faceplate preferably having three columns. A plurality of depressible status command buttons are mounted on the first front surface of the first communication device outside the first faceplate. A plurality of depressible action command buttons are mounted on the first front surface of the first communication device outside the first faceplate. A depressible variable command button is mounted on the first front surface of the first communication device outside the first faceplate. A depressible confirmation button is mounted on the first front surface of the communication device outside the columns. | 12-10-2009 |
20090305652 | Dielectric antenna device for wireless communications - A wireless transceiver station including an antenna device and a casing, the antenna device including at least one resonator element cooperating with the casing of the wireless transceiver station and having a shape with a low aspect ratio so as to be conformal with the casing, the at least one resonator element including a composite material and being adapted to be excited by a feed system which is positioned inside the resonator element so as to allow the antenna device to irradiate with a substantially omnidirectional radiation pattern. | 12-10-2009 |
20090311975 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ADAPTER FOR FIELD DEVICES - A wireless process communication adapter is provided. The adapter includes a housing having a plurality of openings. An end cap is coupled to a first opening of the plurality of openings. A field device coupling is disposed at the second of the plurality of openings. The housing, end cap and field device coupling define a chamber therein. At least one circuit board is disposed within the chamber, the circuit board has wireless communication circuitry disposed thereon and is coupleable to a field device through the field device coupling. In one aspect, substantially all remaining volume in the chamber is filled with a solid material. In another aspect, an explosion-proof barrier is provided in the field device coupling. Combinations of the aspects are also provided. | 12-17-2009 |
20090311976 | FORM FACTOR AND ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE PROTECTION FOR PROCESS DEVICE WIRELESS ADAPTERS - A process device wireless adapter includes a wireless communications module, a metallic housing, and an antenna. The wireless communications module is configured to communicatively couple to a process device and to a wireless receiver. The metallic housing surrounds the wireless communication module and has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to attach to the process device. In one embodiment, a metallic shield contacts the housing second end such that the metallic shield and the housing form a substantially continuous conductive surface. The antenna is communicatively coupled to the wireless communication module and separated from the wireless communication module by the metallic shield. Preferably, the wireless communications module illustratively includes a printed circuit board that has a length that is greater than its width. | 12-17-2009 |
20100015931 | WIRELESS APPARATUS - A wireless apparatus includes a display, a display case encasing the display, a body supporting the display case capable of rolling sideways the display, a first antenna element arranged in the display case, a second antenna element arranged in crossed direction of the first antenna element direction in the display case, and an antenna switch configured to switch between the first antenna and the second antenna in accordance with rolling positions of the display case with the body. | 01-21-2010 |
20100035564 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL CASE AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A mobile communication terminal case according to an aspect of the invention: a case body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a support portion provided on the first surface of the case body and having a connector insertion space; and a film type antenna having a carrier film and a conductive pattern provided on the carrier film, and provided on the first surface of the case body to expose a region of the conductive pattern to the connector insertion space. | 02-11-2010 |
20100048147 | BOSS REINFORCING APPARATUS IN PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a boss reinforcing apparatus of a portable communication device including a press member, the boss reinforcing apparatus including at least one reinforcing part assembled with a boss that is formed on a case of the portable communication device when the case is insert-injection-molded onto the press member, to reinforce the boss and prevent a screw assembling part formed on the boss from separating from the boss. | 02-25-2010 |
20100056078 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EXTERNAL POWER TO A DEVICE THAT PROVIDES CONNECTIVITY TO A WIRELESS RADIO FREQUENCY ACCESS NETWORK - The device disclosed herein may be used to provide external power and connectivity to a wireless radio frequency access network. In particular, the device may include a “light bulb” screw-type plug, which may be screwed into a standard alternating current light socket. The device draws an alternating current voltage from the light socket and converts the alternating current voltage into a direct current voltage. The direct current voltage may then power various components of the device, which provide connectivity to a wireless radio frequency access network. As such, external power may be provided to the device through the light socket, whereby the device can operate as a wireless radio frequency access point without wires or cables running thereto. | 03-04-2010 |
20100062731 | Modular Charging Dock - A headset radio base, a headset charging system including a modular charging dock, and methods of charging various headsets are disclosed. In one embodiment, a headset radio base includes a charging dock interface configured to interface with one of a plurality of interchangeable charging docks having different form factors for charging different headsets, a transceiver for wirelessly communicating with the different headsets, a power source interface, and a network interface. | 03-11-2010 |
20100075619 | HARD HAT WITH RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION - A hard hat with radio frequency communication includes a hat body and a vibrator carried by the hat body. A transceiver for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals is connected to a processor. The transceiver and the processor are carried by the hat body. The processor is programmed to activate the vibrator to notify a wearer of a radio frequency signal received by the transceiver and to transmit an acknowledgement signal via the transceiver. A power source is carried by the hard hat for powering the vibrator, the transceiver and the processor. | 03-25-2010 |
20100112964 | WRIST WATCH TYPE MOBILE TERMINAL - The present invention relates to a wrist watch type mobile terminal, and may include a conductive metal housing connected with a band or strap to be worn on a human body, and formed to be operable as an antenna at a specific bandwidth, a wireless communication module configured to process a signal transmitted and/or received by the housing, and a feeding portion configured to electrically connect the metal housing with the wireless communication module. The metal housing thereof may function as an antenna transmitting and/or receiving a specific bandwidth, and thus has an advantage of facilitating the implementation of the wireless performance and improving the appearance thereof, compared to a case in which an antenna is disposed within the housing having a small and limited size. | 05-06-2010 |
20100130142 | WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER WITHIN AN ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE SYSTEM - An electrical receptacle assembly having a housing that includes a wireless transceiver electrically coupled to one or more antennas that can be integrated into the receptacle housing itself or in the receptacle's faceplate. The one or more antennas can be one or more dipoles or a single loop antenna. The housing also houses a power converter that derives its power directly from the line connection to the outlet. A junction box includes an integrated antenna reflector for improved radio direction and propagation relative to the antenna(s). Or, an antenna reflector insert is placed within the junction box behind the electrical receptacle assembly. The electrical receptacle assembly further includes a temperature sensor, a PLC module, or a current/voltage sensor and communicates associated data via its wireless transceiver. A status indicator is disposed on the front of the housing. A reset switch on housing resets the electronics to a default state. | 05-27-2010 |
20100178880 | Radiative focal area antenna transmission coupling arrangement - The present invention comprises a docking system for connecting a portable communication device to a further signal transmission line. The docking system may be arranged within a workstation such as a desk or a tray. The system may also envelope a room in a building or be located in a vehicle, to control and restrict the radiative emission from the communication device and to direct such radiation to a further remote antenna and or signal distribution system connected to the transmission line. | 07-15-2010 |
20100190455 | Network-type light emitting diode illuminating lamp which can perform wireless communication - A network-type light emitting diode (LED) illuminating lamp which performs wireless communication, includes terminal blocks, a lamp chamber, power conversion units, a control unit, a substrate and LEDs. Each terminal block includes a first and second pole. The lamp chamber includes a holding space. Each power conversion unit is electrically connected the first and second pole of each terminal block, to convert an AC current into a DC current. The control unit is electrically connected with one power conversion unit and includes a microcomputer, a driver circuit, a network module and a wireless communication element. The substrate is in the lamp chamber and is electrically connected with the power conversion units and the control unit. The LEDs are implanted on the substrate. Thus, through equipment like a personal computer, control instructions are outputted to control brightness and power consumption of many LED illuminating equipment, forming an energy-saving smart-type illuminating environment. | 07-29-2010 |
20100203850 | POCKET PAGER PROTECTOR - A shock and water resistant wireless pager enclosure comprises a bottom having thickened walls and a top lip. The top lip supports a transparent film, which is secured by a cover removably hinged to the bottom by a protrusion at one end, through which a hinge pin passes. The protrusion and pin are accepted in a trough in the bottom, which is rounded to facilitate the hinged motion. The pin prevents the cover from sliding laterally from the bottom. The bottom, optionally with strip inserts, secures the pager, the cover is fixed thereto by screws, pinching the film between them. A cover loop proximate the protrusion facilitates opening of the cover and provides a mechanism for attaching a clip. The bottom contains a ribbon strip to facilitate pager removal and can include a recess to receive a tracking device. | 08-12-2010 |
20100240326 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CONTAINER FOR ELECTRIC AND/OR ELECTRONIC APPARATUSES - Multi-functional container for electric and/or electronic apparatuses comprising a front face, with a first compartment, to house at least one component ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100248655 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An impact resistant mobile electronic device is disclosed. A case comprises a first circuit board and a second circuit board, and is elongated in a first direction. The second circuit board is smaller than the first circuit board and is elongated in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The second circuit board comprises one or more electrical components elongated in a fourth direction. The first circuit board may be elongated in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction. | 09-30-2010 |
20100261439 | COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CUSHIONING DEVICE FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A spacer for use in a mobile device fills the space between a component assembly and a housing. The spacer includes a layer of compressible material for insertion between the component assembly and the housing. A plurality of compressible features are provided on a face of the layer. Upon insertion of the component assembly and assembly of the housing, the compressible features are compressed to fill a gap between the component assembly and the housing without over-compressing the main body of the spacer, allowing the body of the spacer to cushion any subsequent impact to the mobile device. | 10-14-2010 |
20100285758 | INTEGRATED ORTHOMODE TRANSDUCER - A method and system for an integrated transceiver is presented. The integrated transceiver includes a transceiver housing, where a waveguide is formed inside the transceiver housing using a housing base and a sub-floor component. Neither the housing base nor the sub-floor component alone is configured to operate as a waveguide. In an exemplary embodiment, a portion of the waveguide is cast into the housing base and is part of the transceiver housing. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, an antenna system includes a feed horn, a polarizer, the integrated transceiver, and a transceiver circuit that communicates with the waveguide to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. The integrated transceiver, in the exemplary embodiment, includes a transceiver housing base that forms a portion of an integrated waveguide assembly, and another portion of the integrated waveguide assembly aligns with the transceiver housing base to form the integrated waveguide assembly. | 11-11-2010 |
20100330935 | BATTERY CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A battery connector system for connecting a battery to a battery powered device is provided herein that includes an insert molded contact block comprising a contact block, a plurality of electrical contacts insert molded into the contact block, and an outer electrical connection for electrically coupling the plurality of electrical contacts to the battery powered device. The battery connector system further includes an inner electrical connection located on a housing enclosure for electrically coupling the battery housed in the housing enclosure to the outer electrical connection through the plurality of electrical contacts. The battery connector system further includes a sealed electrical path between the inner electrical connection and the outer electrical connection, wherein the sealed electrical path is formed by over molding the insert molded contact block with the housing enclosure. | 12-30-2010 |
20110009077 | INFORMATION DEVICE - A device for obtaining, storing and displaying information from a remote server, the device has a modem for establishing communication sessions with the remote server. A memory coupled to the modem stores the obtained information, and a display is coupled to the memory for displaying the stored information. The device automatically and periodically communicates with the remote server for obtaining the information. | 01-13-2011 |
20110014881 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION MODULE - A multi-functional communication module includes a base, a plurality of wireless communication elements disposed on the base, a plurality of antennas electrically connected to the plurality of wireless communication elements respectively so as to transmit wireless signals of the plurality of wireless communication elements, and a heat conductive component. A side of the heat conductive component is connected to the plurality of wireless communication elements so as to dissipate heat generated by the plurality of wireless communication elements. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014882 | WIRE HARNESS FOR FIELD DEVICES USED IN A HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS - A wireless process communication adapter includes a housing having a first end and a second end. A field device coupling is attached to one of the first and second ends. Adapter circuitry is disposed within the housing and the adapter circuitry is coupled to a plurality of wires that pass through the field device coupling. A wire retainer is engaged upon the plurality of wires to maintain the wires in a fixed position. An encapsulation material encapsulates the adapter circuitry, the wire retainer, and the plurality of wires. | 01-20-2011 |
20110021164 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH ELASTOMERIC SEALING MEMBRANE COVERING SWITCH AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a housing having an opening therein and an inwardly extending housing ring adjacent the opening, and a switch carried by the housing and being aligned with the opening. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a backing member within the housing adjacent the opening, and an elastomeric switch membrane comprising a body covering the switch, and a flange coupled to the body and compressed between the backing member and the housing ring to define a seal therewith. The flange may include a flange base, and a pair of flange rings extending inwardly from the flange base and defining a valley therebetween aligned with the housing ring. In another embodiment, the flange may include a flange base and a first flange ring on a first surface thereof, and a pair of second flange rings on a second surface of the flange base and defining a valley therebetween aligned with the first flange ring. | 01-27-2011 |
20110028105 | VEHICULAR ADAPTER APPARATUS - A vehicular adapter ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110034134 | Hands-Free Cell Phone Jewelry - A voice-activated mobile phone in the form of jewelry includes a necklace element for suspending the phone around the neck of a user, a phone element being a part of the necklace and a pendant hanging from the necklace. The phone element is voice activated so that a user can send and receive calls without having to physically manipulate the phone. The phone element may be disguised as a part of the necklace by virtue of a fancifully designed cover that fits over the phone portion of the device. | 02-10-2011 |
20110053526 | WIRELESS PROCESS COMMUNICATION ADAPTER WITH IMPROVED ENCAPSULATION - A wireless process communication adapter for field devices is provided. The adapter includes a metal housing having a first end and a second end. A chamber is defined between the first and second ends. A radio-frequency transparent radome is coupled to the first end. The second end has a field device coupling configured to attach to a field device. At least one circuit board is disposed within the chamber. The circuit board supports at least wireless process communication circuitry. A plurality of wires is coupled to the at least one circuit board and extends through the field device coupling. A silicone potting fills substantially all volume within the chamber not occupied by the at least one circuit board and wireless process communication circuitry. | 03-03-2011 |
20110143693 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus includes a first wireless communication module, a first antenna, a second wireless communication module, a second antenna, a filter circuit and a control module. The first wireless communication module is configured to wirelessly transmit and wirelessly receive signals by using a first frequency band. The first antenna is coupled to the first wireless communication module. The second wireless communication module is configured to wirelessly transmit and wirelessly receive signals by using a second frequency band. The second antenna is coupled to the second wireless communication module. The filter circuit is connected between the second wireless communication module and the second antenna and is configured to attenuate a signal belonging to the first frequency band. The control module is configured to turn on the filter circuit when the first wireless communication module is in an operative state. | 06-16-2011 |
20110195676 | EXTERNAL EAR CANAL VOICE DETECTION - Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges. The VOX also gates various sounds detected by the system to control possible echoes and ringing. | 08-11-2011 |
20110230148 | Wearable Electronic Devices with Electro-Mechanical Retention Portion and Related Systems and Methods - A wearable mobile terminal that is configured to provide communications is provided. The wearable mobile terminal includes a primary housing that is configured to include a first portion of a plurality of electronic mobile terminal components therein and a retention member including a proximal end that is attached to a first side of the primary housing and a distal end that is biased towards the first side of the primary housing, the retention member including a second portion of the plurality of electronic mobile terminal components therein, the retention member configured to retain the wearable mobile terminal in a location proximate a user of the wearable mobile terminal. | 09-22-2011 |
20110287726 | EXTERNAL PROCESSING ACCESSORY FOR MOBILE DEVICE - Accessories for mobile devices. Embodiments include an external protective case and/or holster for mobile electronic devices, where the external protective case/holster incorporates a battery pack, a payment processing device, television signal receiver, and/or a modular multi-input/output device. | 11-24-2011 |
20110300815 | INTEGRAL LATCH MECHANISMS FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONICS MODULES - In one embodiment, a locking mechanism comprises: a lever-arm-component coupled to a first side of an module and a second side of the module that opposes the first side; the lever-arm-component rotates about a first axis; first and second latching-arm-components including latching-hooks, the first latching-arm-component coupled to the lever-arm-component on the first side and rotating about a second axis that run parallel to and offset from the first axis; the second latching-arm-component coupled to the lever-arm-component on the second side and rotating about the second axis; and a secondary fastener. The first and second axes are oriented in an over-center configuration such that when the lever-arm-component is rotated about the first axis from a first to second position, the second axis will pass through a locking axis and the latching-hooks apply a force against a mechanism of the enclosure that presses the module against a heat sink of the enclosure. | 12-08-2011 |
20120034884 | MOBILE PHONE - A mobile phone includes: an insert metal plate; a pin fixed to the insert metal plate; and a resin portion. The resin portion is formed by insert molding and covers a peripheral edge of the insert metal plate such that an end surface of the pin is exposed. | 02-09-2012 |
20120058738 | MULTI-ANTENNA RECEPTION SCHEME - A device comprises a first antenna and a second antenna. During data transmission, only the first antenna transmits data. During data reception, the second antenna is the main reception antenna and the first antenna operates as a diversity antenna. | 03-08-2012 |
20120071113 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE, ELECTRICALLY FLOATING ELEMENT AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing having a surface, a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing, and wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB. The device may further include an antenna connected to the transceiver, and at least one electrically floating, electrically conductive, antenna beam shaping element secured to the surface of the portable housing for directing a beam pattern of the antenna. | 03-22-2012 |
20120083228 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A WIRELESS DEVICE - Various embodiments include a devices, systems, and methods to configure a wireless device. A wireless device may comprise a housing, a wireless communication interface, and a configuration interface. The housing may be configured to be mounted to an outlet supplying power to the wireless device via an electrical conductor. The wireless communication interface may be capable of connecting the wireless device to a wireless network. The configuration interface may be coupled to both the electrical conductor and the wireless communication interface and communicate with a configuration device directly attached to the electrical conductor. The configuration device may communicate configuration instructions to the wireless device over the electrical conductor by modulating power on the electrical conductor. The configuration interface may configure the wireless interface to connect the wireless device to the wireless network based on the configuration instructions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120190314 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR A HELMET - A communications system is configured to attach to a helmet that includes vent openings formed in an outer shell of the helmet. Components of the system are configured to extend through the openings of the helmet for detachably coupling the components to the helmet. The system can include a main communications module that includes electronic components and a control panel and the system can further include other audio components that include speakers and a microphone. The system also provides the ability to communicate with and/or operate as a digital media player, a radio tuner, a telephone, or a global positioning system (GPS) or another device using Bluetooth technology. | 07-26-2012 |
20120190315 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR A HELMET - A communications system is configured to attach to a helmet that includes vent openings formed in an outer shell of the helmet. Components of the system are configured to extend through the openings of the helmet for detachably coupling the components to the helmet. The system can include a main communications module that includes electronic components and a control panel and the system can further include other audio components that include speakers and a microphone. The system also provides the ability to communicate with and/or operate as a digital media player, a radio tuner, a telephone, or a global positioning system (GPS) or another device using Bluetooth technology or other technology. | 07-26-2012 |
20120208475 | HIGH-FREQUENCY MODULE - In a high frequency module, an inductor is formed with a common terminal of a switch element as a starting point so as to wind in a substantially spiral shape clockwise when viewed from an upper surface side of a laminated body, and inductors are formed with a first individual external terminal and a second individual external terminal as starting points so as to wind in a substantially spiral shape clockwise when viewed from the upper surface side of the laminated body, the first individual external terminal and the second individual external terminal defining input ends of transmission signals. Other inductors are also formed so as to wind in a substantially spiral shape clockwise when viewed from the upper surface side of the laminated body such that all the directions of magnetic fields generated by the inductors coincide with one another. | 08-16-2012 |
20120282868 | Pyramidal Antenna Apparatus - A wireless communication apparatus includes a radio transceiver, multiple antenna elements coupled to respective planar portions of a pyramidal frame, and a bi-directional radio frequency (RF) amplifier. The transceiver may be configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. In combination, the antenna elements may be configured to direct radio frequency signals to and from the radio transceiver, e.g., omnidirectionally. The amplifier may be configured to amplify radio frequency signals received via the antenna elements and radio frequency signals to be transmitted via the antenna elements. | 11-08-2012 |
20130012145 | RADIO MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - Provided is a radio module that includes a radio signal connection portion having a low insertion loss and high reliability. | 01-10-2013 |
20130065543 | MOBILE DEVICE HAVING RECONFIGURABLE ANTENNA AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device includes a wireless transceiver, and a reconfigurable antenna coupled to the wireless transceiver. The reconfigurable antenna has a dielectric substrate, with a plurality of electrical conductors on the dielectric substrate laterally adjacent the ground plane and arranged in a series of spaced apart antenna loops with each successive outer antenna loop surrounding an adjacent inner loop, each antenna loop having a pair of endpoints. A plurality of switches are associated with respective endpoints of the antenna loops. A processor is adapted to reconfigure the reconfigurable antenna and couple the wireless transceiver thereto via the plurality of switches. | 03-14-2013 |
20130078932 | TUNALBE ANTENNA WITH A CONDUCTIVE, PHUSICAL COMPONENT CO-LOCATED WITH THE ANTENNA - A method and device for providing impedance tuning to compensate for capacitive loading effects on an antenna which are associated with conductive or physical components in close proximity to the antenna is provided. A dynamic impedance tuning (DIT) controller periodically receives information that indicates that one or more functions of a physical component and/or a particular device operating state are currently active. In response to one or more functions of the physical component being activated, the DIT controller configures the tunable impedance to a pre-set impedance level to compensate for capacitive loading effects on the antenna. In addition, the controller triggers a switch to connect the tunable impedance to the ground signal line to provide antenna tuning corresponding to the preset impedance level. The tunable impedance adjusts the terminal impedance of the ground signal line to minimize capacitive loading effects associated with the signal line. | 03-28-2013 |
20130178174 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR REDUCING SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE - A portable electronic device for reducing specific absorption rate (SAR) is provided. The portable electronic device comprises a processor, at least one antenna, and a sensor enabled to detect when the portable electronic device is being held by a complementary holder, the processor enabled to: determine that the sensor has detected the holder; and, responsively, switch the at least one antenna from an omnidirectional mode to a directional mode such that energy is radiated from a given side of the portable electronic device. | 07-11-2013 |
20130183913 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTER RECEIVER MODULES - A mounting system adapted to receive a plurality of transmitter receiver modules and each including an upper antenna part and a lower electronic components part. The lower part includes transmitter receiver module contacts on the end opposite the upper part. The mounting system includes a substrate rear panel including transmitter receiver module contact receivers on a first side and active support units on a second side. Each contact receiver is adapted to receive transmitter receiver module contacts of one receiver module. The supports are adapted to support a plurality of receiver modules. One single substrate rear panel is adapted to receive the receiver modules in a matrix. The mounting system includes a ground plane and an electric conductive sheet, and is arranged such that when the receiver modules are mounted in the mounting system, the ground plane levels with the receiver modules transition from the upper to the lower part. | 07-18-2013 |
20130225103 | MOBILE TERMINAL WITH SUPPORT - Provided is a mobile terminal including a body unit providing a display unit; and a power unit supplying electric power to operate the display unit, wherein the power unit is mounted on one side of the body unit in a form such that the power unit extends in a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the side of the body unit, and allows for the center of gravity of the body unit to be eccentric toward the side of the body unit. According to such a configuration, a design freedom may be improved and a diversity of usage may be obtained. | 08-29-2013 |
20140018018 | HIGH-FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A high-frequency communication device includes a transmitting and receiving circuit board on which a transmitting and receiving circuit that processes a quasi-millimeter-wave and millimeter-wave signal is mounted, and a shield case attached to cover the transmitting and receiving circuit on the transmitting and receiving circuit board. Protrusions and a radio wave absorption sheet are disposed on an inner surface of the shield case opposing the transmitting and receiving circuit board, the protrusions being regularly arranged. The radio wave absorption sheet is disposed in at least one area of the shield case opposing an active component of the transmitting and receiving circuit, the protrusions being disposed in at least one area of the shield case that opposes one of a passive component and a circuit pattern section of the transmitting and receiving circuit. A thickness of the radio wave absorption sheet is smaller than a height of the protrusion. | 01-16-2014 |
20140030989 | MULTI-ELEMENT OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA - An antenna circuit board assembly comprises a substrate having a ground plane comprised of a conductive material; a first antenna element mounted to the substrate and coupled to the ground plane; a second antenna element mounted to the substrate and coupled to the ground plane; a third antenna element mounted to the substrate and coupled to the ground plane; and a plurality of features etched into the ground plane, each of the plurality of features having a respective length and a respective width. The respective length and the respective width of each of the plurality of features are selected to increase isolation between the first, second, and third antenna elements. | 01-30-2014 |
20140087674 | MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device having a periphery and including a substrate, a feeding line, and a resonance element is provided. The substrate has a ground plane and the feeding line is disposed on the substrate. The resonance element is formed on at least a portion of the periphery. The resonance element is electrically connected to the feeding line and the ground plane respectively via a first feeding point and a first ground point, so as to form a first excitation path. The resonance element receives and transmits a first radio frequency signal and a second radio frequency signal via the first excitation path. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087675 | HEAD-WORN DEVICE WITH FLIGHT MODE - A head-worn device includes: a transceiver for wireless interconnection of the head-worn device with another device; and a housing for accommodation of parts of the head-worn device, the housing having a battery compartment for accommodation of a battery for power supply of the head-worn device, and a battery cover for closing the battery compartment; and a controller that is configured to disable the transceiver in response to repeated opening and closing operations of the battery cover, while the parts of the head-worn device are operational. | 03-27-2014 |
20140141733 | ADAPTIVE ANTENNA SELECTION - The present disclosure is directed to adaptive antenna selection. In general, devices consistent with the present disclosure may be configured to adapt their antenna configuration to sensed device conditions. In one embodiment, an example device may comprise a communication module, a plurality of antennas, at least one sensor and an antenna selection module. The communication module may be configured to send and receive information via at least wireless communication. The plurality of antennas may be configured to conduct the wireless communication, while the sensors may be configured to sense device conditions. The antenna selection module may be configured to cause at least one antenna in the plurality of antennas to be coupled to the communication module based on the device conditions. | 05-22-2014 |
20140155004 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING RADIO ACCESSORIES - An apparatus and method are provided for detecting radio accessories within a communication system formed of a radio, a primary accessory and a secondary accessory. The secondary accessory comprises a resistor network which switchably couples parallel resistors in response to a bias input generated from either a microphone bias voltage or speaker bias voltage of the primary accessory. Various parallel combinations of the resistors indicate the secondary accessory type. Control logic in the primary accessory determines the type of secondary accessory by comparing digital signals representative of the current sourced through the resistor network ( | 06-05-2014 |
20140242928 | PORTABLE RADIO HAVING ACCESSORY INTERFACE - An improved user interface is provided by a portable radio ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140273892 | INTEGRATED NETWORKING EQUIPMENT AND DIVERSITY ANTENNA IN LIGHT BULB - A light bulb or other lamp device incorporating improved antenna configurations and integrated networking equipment is described herein. In one example, a LED light bulb is arranged to include a wireless transceiver and related wireless network processing circuitry, and is coupled to multiple antennas configured to receive and transmit signals using spatial diversity, beamforming, multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), or other multi-antenna techniques. The heat sink in the light bulb may be purposed to provide one or more of the multiple antennas, such as use of respective heat sink structures to serve as a diversity antenna. The wireless network processing circuitry may be used for control of the light bulb or for operability with wireless and non-wireless networks. For example, the network processing circuitry may operate as a wireless network access point, repeater, relay, bridge, or like function. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273893 | SPECTACLE-TYPE WIRELESS COMMUNICATOR - A glasses-type radio communication device ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140308907 | APPARATUS AND METHODS RELATED TO GROUND PATHS IMPLEMENTED WITH SURFACE MOUNT DEVICES - Disclosed are apparatus and methods related to ground paths implemented with surface mount devices to facilitate shielding of radio-frequency (RF) modules. In some embodiments, a module can include a packaging substrate configured to receive a plurality of components. The module can further include an RF component mounted on the packaging substrate and configured to facilitate processing of an RF signal. The module can further include an RF shield disposed relative to the RF component, with the RF shield being configured to provide shielding for the RF component. The RF shield can include at least one shielding-component configured to provide one or more electrical paths between a conductive layer on an upper surface of the module and a ground plane of the packaging substrate. The shielding-component can include a surface-mount device such as an RF filter implemented as a chip size surface acoustic wave (SAW) device (CSSD). | 10-16-2014 |
20140329477 | HOT-SWAPPABLE HARDWARE FOR WIRELESS MICROWAVE LINKS - Methods and systems are provided for hot-swappable hardware for communication links (e.g., wireless microwave links). A communication assembly that comprises processing circuitry may be configured to allow replacing a circuitry element during active operation of the communication assembly. The replacing may comprise configuring the communication assembly to communicate signals based on a first configuration, using the circuitry element being replaced; receiving addition of a replacement circuitry element; configuring the communication assembly to communicate signals based on a second configuration, using the replacement circuitry element; and after the communication assembly is fully configured to communicate signals based on the second configuration, removing the circuitry element being replaced. | 11-06-2014 |
20140335803 | Multipurpose Wall Outlet - A multipurpose wall outlet that provides electrical power via at least one standard electrical socket (s) and at least one USB port as well as providing a wired and wireless internet connection is disclosed. The multipurpose wall outlet has a housing in which is assembled at least one receiver for receiving a signal from a wireless data network, at least one processor for processing the signal from the wireless data network, at least one electrical socket, at least one USB port, at least one ethernet port, and a transmitter for transmitting a wireless data signal. | 11-13-2014 |
20150017930 | Multipurpose Wall Outlet - A multipurpose wall outlet that provides electrical power via at least one standard electrical socket(s) and at least one USB port as well as providing a wired and wireless internet connection is disclosed. The multipurpose wall outlet has a housing in which is assembled at least one receiver For receiving a signal from a wireless data network, at least one processor for processing the signal from the wireless data network, at least one electrical socket, at least one USB port, at least one ethernet port, and a transmitter for transmitting a wireless data signal. | 01-15-2015 |
20150087249 | OPHTHALMIC LENS SYSTEM CAPABLE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH MULTIPLE EXTERNAL DEVICES - The present invention relates to methods, apparatus, and devices associated with an ophthalmic lens system wherein the lenses may communicate with multiple external devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ophthalmic lens system that may communicate with a secondary and a tertiary device, wherein the wireless communication with the secondary and the tertiary electronic external devices may reduce power, communication, and processing requirements within the ophthalmic lenses and may broaden the range of possible functionalities of the ophthalmic lens system. | 03-26-2015 |
20150105035 | Web-Connected Safety Helmet - The present invention relates to a new safety helmet, developed in particular to be used by cyclists, motorcyclists, sportsmen in general or in any conditions requiring the use thereof, that is to say, circumstances in which user safety must be ensured, or just for promoting and facilitating conversations with other persons. The safety helmet is capable of displaying itineraries by GPS, capturing information, images or scenes during an excursion or posting images, videos and comments on social networks. The web-connected safety helmet (CS) operates in two different modes, that is to say, via a wi-fi connection to a mobile device with an application designed for that purpose, or with a direct 3G or 4G connection to the web, without the need of any other device or application. | 04-16-2015 |
20150147984 | Double Ring Antenna With Integrated Non-Cellular Antennas - Wireless electronic devices may include a ground plane, a double ring antenna and non-cellular antennas integrated within the double ring antenna. The double ring antenna may comprise first and second metal rings around the perimeter of a ground plane to operate as MIMO cellular antennas. At least one non-cellular antenna, such as a MIMO Wi-Fi antenna, may be integrated between the first and second metals rings on one or more sides of the wireless electronic device. | 05-28-2015 |
20150311960 | Electronic Device With Near-Field Antenna Operating Through Display - An electronic device may have a display. A display cover layer and a transparent inner display member may overlap a display pixel layer. The display pixel layer may have an array of display pixels for displaying images for a user. A touch sensor layer may be interposed between the display pixel layer and the transparent display member. A ferromagnetic shielding layer may be mounted below the display pixel layer. A flexible printed circuit containing coils of metal signal lines that form a near-field communications loop antenna may be interposed between the ferromagnetic shielding layer and the display pixel layer. A non-near-field antenna such as an inverted-F antenna may have a resonating element mounted on an inner surface of the display cover layer. The resonating element may be interposed between the transparent display member and the display cover layer. | 10-29-2015 |
20150358441 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - The connector reception portion is configured such that, when the battery pack is housed in the battery housing portion, the battery cylindrical portion is positioned at the connector reception portion of the battery housing portion, and thereafter, while the battery pack is inclined so that the battery cylindrical portion is located diagonally forward down with respect to the battery mounting surface, the battery cylindrical portion is inserted and fitted within the peripheral wall of the connector reception portion, and the battery pack is inclined so that an inclination angle is smaller while the battery pack is pushed forward in this fitted-and-inserted state, thereby the battery pack is laid on the battery mounting surface of the battery housing portion, and the battery connector is connected to the connection terminals in a direction parallel to the battery mounting surface. | 12-10-2015 |
20160013825 | WIRELESS DEVICE ATTACHING BAND, AND WIRELESS DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
20160072175 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ANTENNA ON A CABLE - A system includes an enclosure having a first radio module disposed therein, a first cable coupled to the enclosure, and a first antenna electrically coupled to the first radio module and mounted to the first cable at a first location along the first cable outside the enclosure. The first radio module is configured to communicate along a first wireless communications channel via the first antenna. | 03-10-2016 |
20160094258 | TRANSCEIVER MODULE AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are a transceiver module and a communication apparatus including the same. The transceiver module includes a lower substrate, a thermoelectric device on the lower substrate, and an upper substrate which is disposed on the thermoelectric device and on which high frequency devices cooled by the thermoelectric device are mounted. The upper substrate includes a ceramic printed circuit board (PCB). | 03-31-2016 |
20160095150 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT ON-GROUND DETERMINATION - Systems and methods for aircraft on-ground determination are provided. In one embodiment, an onboard motion controlled wireless avionics datalink gateway comprises: a wireless radio chipset module; and a velocity interlock coupled to an aircraft motion sensor and the wireless radio chipset module. The wireless radio chipset module is configured to establish one or more intra-aircraft radio communication links with one or more onboard avionics system, and wherein the wireless radio chipset module is configure to establish one or more external radio communication links with at least one ground-based wireless communication system. The aircraft motion sensor is configured to output to the velocity interlock an aircraft motion signal indicative of a velocity of an aircraft in which the gateway is installed. The velocity interlock enables and disables the one or more intra-aircraft radio communication links and the one or more external radio communication links based on the aircraft motion signal. | 03-31-2016 |
20160164562 | LAUNCHABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR A DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - One example described herein includes a launchable communications device. The device includes an electronic payload comprising a communication system configured to receive a first communications signal and to transmit a second communications signal along a communications path between a first communication station and a second communication station. The device also includes deployment equipment configured to deploy the launchable communications device and to sustain a deployment state of the launchable communications device with respect to a predetermined operational environment. The device further includes a rigid housing configured to substantially enclose the electronic payload and the conveyance equipment prior to and during at least a portion of deployment of the launchable communications device to the predetermined operational environment. | 06-09-2016 |
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