22nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140148027 | WIRED PIPE COUPLER CONNECTOR - A wired pipe segment includes a body extending from a box end to a pin end and a coupler located in one of the box and pin ends. The coupler includes a communication element and a coupler connector in electrical communication therewith and extending away from the communication element. The segment also includes a transmission line extending away from the coupler towards the other of the box and pin end, the transmission line including an inner conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the inner conductor extending beyond an end of the dielectric material. The segment also includes a connector that electrically connects the coupler to the transmission line, the connector including a first female end adapted to surround and make electrical contact with the coupler connector and a second end configured to have the inner conductor attached to an outer surface thereof. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148028 | WIRED PIPE COUPLER CONNECTOR - A wired pipe segment includes a body extending from a box end to a pin end and a coupler located in one of the box and pin ends, the coupler including a communication element and a coupler connector in electrical communication therewith and extending away from the communication element. The segment also includes a transmission line extending away from the coupler towards the other of the box and pin end, the transmission line including an inner conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the inner conductor extending beyond an end of the dielectric material. The segment also includes a connector that electrically connects the coupler to the transmission line, the connector including an inner conductive connection having first and second ends that are, respectively, in contact with the inner conductor and the coupler connector. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148029 | WIRED PIPE COUPLER CONNECTOR - A wired pipe segment includes a body extending from a box end to a pin end and a coupler located in one of the box end or the pin end, the coupler including a communication element and a coupler connector in electrical communication therewith and extending away from the communication element. The segment also includes a transmission line extending away from the coupler towards the other of the box and pin end, the transmission line including an inner conductor surrounded by an insulating material, the inner conductor of the transmission line having an end with a non-cylindrical shape. The segment also includes a connector that electrically connects the coupler to the transmission line. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148030 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION STRUCTURE BETWEEN MODULE DEVICE AND AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - An electrical connection structure between a module device and an external device having high reliability of electrical connection and excellent assembling performance. The electrical connection structure a module device includes a module housing accommodating the module device having a mounting hole for mounting a cable connector electrically connected with an external device, a contact of the module device side disposed inside the module housing positioned in the mounting hole, the structure includes a terminal pressed and connected to the contact of the module device side, and a connector housing that accommodates and holds the terminal, the terminal is held in the connector housing so as to have airtight and watertight properties from a connection portion between the terminal and a core wire of a cable to a covering portion of the cable, and the cable connector and the housing are connected so as to have the watertight property. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148031 | LEVER-TYPE CONNECTOR - A lever-type connector includes a first connector, a second connector, and a lever that rotates to fit the first connector and the second connector together, the first connector and the second connector being mounted into a mounting hole of a panel when the first and second connectors are in a fitted state. The lever includes a flexible locking portion. The first connector includes a locked portion with which the locking portion is engaged in a manner such that the lever rotates to bend the locking portion when the first and second connectors are properly fitted together. The locking portion includes a regulating portion positioned to face an edge portion of the mounting hole of the panel when the first connector and the second connector properly fitted together are mounted in the mounting hole so as to prevent the engagement between the locking portion and the locked portion from being released. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148032 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING AN INSULATING BODY THAT IS LOCKED IN PLACE ON THE PLUG SIDE AND CAN BE RELEASED BY A TOOL - The electrical connector, having a tubular housing section, in which an insulating body is arranged which bears an electrical contact and is locked to the housing section via a locking device, which is engages with a receiving recess of the housing section, wherein the locking device has at least one flexible supporting element for the insulating body and the insulating body of the housing section is able to be unlocked releasably by a tool. According to the invention, the insulating body is releasable from the plug side of the housing section by a tool and the locking device and the receiving recess are realised separately in the circumferential direction of the housing section and have at least two locking parts that are separated from one another and a corresponding number of locking part receptacles which are at a distance to one another laterally. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148033 | CARD CONNECTOR - A card connector includes a housing that houses a card provided with a terminal member, a connection terminal that attaches to the housing and contacts the terminal member of the card, a cover member that attaches to the housing and forms a card housing space between the housing, wherein the cover member is provided with a locking member to lock the card housed within the card housing space; the locking member is a leaf spring member with a cantilever form, and provides a locking main body part integrally connected to the cover member and which extends in the insertion direction of the card, and a locking ridged part connected to the tip of the locking main body part, and which protrudes inward toward the cover member; and the locking ridged part inserts into a recessed part formed on the edge of the card housed in the card housing space. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148034 | DEVICE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING IT - A device connector is to be connected to a device and includes male terminals ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148035 | TERMINAL BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A terminal block arrangement includes a plurality of generally rectangular terminal blocks having vertical parallel side walls, vertical end walls, and horizontal top and bottom walls, a connecting arrangement connecting said terminal blocks in contiguous side-by-side stacked relation, thereby to define a terminal block assembly in which at least portions of the terminal block top and bottom walls are exposed, and a fastening arrangement for fastening the bottom portion of the terminal block assembly to a fixed support. In a first embodiment, the fastening arrangement includes vertically displaceable end support members arranged at each end of the terminal block assembly, each support member having pairs of support feet arranged for connection with the fixed support. In a second embodiment, an adapter plate is secured to the fixed support, and the terminal block assembly is fastened to the adapter plate. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148036 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector comprises a cover, terminal block, and pair of latch mechanisms. The cover comprises a top plate and two side edges connected to the top plate. The terminal block and the cover together define a slot. The terminal block comprises two opposite side edges. The pair of latch mechanisms is respectively provided between the two side edges of the cover and the two side edges of the terminal block. Each latch mechanism can include a first latch portion and a second latch portion. The first latch portion and the second latch portion are latched to each other and in a clearance fit, so as to allow the terminal block to rotate and move relative to the cover at the latch mechanism. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148037 | CONNECTOR HAVING INSERTION DETECTION - An electrical connector includes a moulded body having at least one recess for receiving an electrical contact crimped onto a power supply wire. The body includes a flap that is mobile between a position allowing the insertion of a contact into the recess, and a locked position in which the flap locks the contact in the recess. The flap is translatably mobile relative to the body and forms a single hinged part with the latter. A system also includes a bulb provided with a connection socket and the connector. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148038 | LOW IMPEDANCE EQUIPMENT INTERFACE - An assembly mounted to a surface, the assembly includes a component; and a plurality of fingers connected to the component and in contact with the surface to provide a low impedance path between the component and the surface. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148039 | Communication Connector with Tab Operating Mechanism - A communication connector comprises a connector body and a tab operating mechanism. The connector body has a locking tab at a front top portion thereof and is fitted to a case at a rear portion thereof, wherein the case is provided with a pivot portion. The tab operating mechanism includes a press member and spring means. The press member is pivotally mounted to the pivot portion of the case. The spring means is disposed between the case and the locking tab for engaging with the locking tab from a lower position. With the present invention, the spring means can assist the locking tab | 2014-05-29 |
20140148040 | DELATCH MECHANISM FOR A PLUG CONNECTOR PLUGGED IN A CAGE - A delatch mechanism for a plug connector ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148041 | POWER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ALIGNMENT BODY - Power connector assembly including a power contact having a base portion and opposing contact springs that project from the base portion along a mating axis. The contact springs oppose each other across a receiving space and are configured to engage a common conductive component that is inserted into the receiving space in a direction along the mating axis. The power connector assembly also includes an alignment body that has a support plate and a coupling member that engages and holds the power contact. The support plate includes an elongated slot and a contact window. The coupling member holds the power contact in a designated position relative to the support plate, wherein the base portion extends into the contact window when in the designated position and the contact springs extend along and substantially parallel to the elongated slot when in the designated position. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148042 | INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS - Interconnection systems are shown that include communication contacts, and a guide. Configurations are shown with a guide that locates a male portion with respect to a female portion and guides their engagement before any communication contacts are engaged. Configurations are also shown with a guide that includes one or more power contacts. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148043 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALIGNING AND CONNECTING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - An electrical component assembly includes a first electrical component having a PCB mounted therein. The PCB includes a plurality of female sockets. A second electrical component includes a plurality of PCB engagement members and a plurality of pins. The first and second electrical components each include an alignment feature. The first and second electrical components are configured to be aligned and connected by progressively bringing together the first and second electrical components. In a first position, the first and second electrical components are spaced apart a first distance and the alignment features of the first and second electrical components are engaged. In a second position, the first and second electrical components are spaced apart a second distance and the PCB engagement members engage the PCB. In a third position, the first and second electrical components are spaced apart a third distance and the female sockets receive the pins. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148044 | HARDLINE COAXIAL CONNECTOR WITH A LOCKING FERRULE - A hardline coaxial cable connector is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector comprises an integral locking feature formed in one or both of a body and a ferrule. The integral locking feature is monolithic with at least one of the body and the ferrule. The integral locking feature may comprise cogs part of and monolithic with the body, and slots, flats, pegs or fins part of and monolithic with the ferrule. In this way, cogs engaging with the slots, the flats, the pegs, or the fins act to lock the ferrule in stable position, and, thereby, retain the cable in a stable, non-rotatable position in the connector. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148045 | DEVICE CONNECTOR - A device connector that is to be connected to a device includes male terminals ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148046 | CARD CONNECTOR - A card connector includes a housing that houses a card provided with a terminal member, a connecting terminal and a cover member. The connecting member is attached to the housing that connects with the terminal member of the card. The cover member is connected to the housing and forms a card housing space between the housing, and is attached to a substrate. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148047 | POWER CORD APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A power cord apparatus includes a first body section having at least one power prong, and a head section having at least one receptacle for receiving the power prong. The power prong has a first section adapted for insertion into a hot slot of an electrical outlet, and a second section adapted for engaging a complimentary member operatively connected to a hot wire of an electrical cord. A neutral prong is carried on the body section. The neutral prong a first section adapted for insertion into the neutral slot of an electrical outlet, and a second section adapted for engaging a complimentary member operatively connected to a neutral wire of an electrical cord. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148048 | DISPLAY DEVICE - Display device includes: a first terminal part configured by arranging a plurality of connectors on a substrate; and a second terminal part configured by arranging a plurality of connectors on the substrate. The first terminal part includes a first support tool. The first support tool is provided with openings through which connection cables can be attached respectively to the connectors, and also provided with a first and a second mounting piece to be mounted on a mounting part. The second terminal part includes a second support tool. The second support tool is provided with openings through which connection cables can be attached respectively to the connectors, and also provided with a first mounting piece to be mounted on the mounting part on which the first mounting piece of the first support tool is mounted, and with a second mounting piece to be mounted on another mounting part. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148049 | POWER OUTLET EXTENSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pursuant to some embodiments, a power outlet extension system comprises a base housing a drive motor, a telescoping extension mounted on the base, the telescoping extension having at least a lower section and an upper section, a power strip mounted on a first end of the upper section, the power strip in electrical communication with a power cable, the power cable extending through the telescoping extension and the base to a power outlet, the power cable further in electrical communication with the drive motor for selectively positioning the power strip by extending and retracting the upper section. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148050 | CONNECTOR AND HOUSING STRUCTURE - A connector includes a housing adapted to be fixed to an attaching object, and contacts. The housing has an attaching base portion, a fitting portion disposed more on the front side than the attaching base portion, through-holes formed through a bottom portion of the fitting portion, and layout spaces each communicating with the through-hole and each open to the outside on the side surface side of the housing. Each contact integrally has a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The through-hole and the layout space have sizes that can allow the contact to be disposed at a predetermined position in the housing by inserting the contact into the housing through the layout space from the side surface of the housing. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148051 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to an equipment port, the coaxial cable including a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the dielectric material being surrounded by an outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector including: a post including a first end adapted to be inserted into a prepared end of the coaxial cable between the dielectric material and the outer conductor, wherein the post includes a second end including an enlarged shoulder, wherein the enlarged shoulder has a radial face that faces away from the first end of the post, wherein the radial face is substantially flat; a body member adjacent to the post; a coupler including an internally-threaded region for engaging the equipment port; and a grounding member contacting the post and the coupler, wherein the grounding member provides an electrically-conductive grounding path through the post and the coupler while allowing the coupler to rotate, wherein the grounding member includes at least one resilient portion. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148052 | HEADER ASSEMBLY - A header assembly includes a conductive outer housing holding a center contact and a dielectric body. The outer housing has a rear shell and an outer contact extending forward from the rear shell. The outer contact has a catch extending therefrom positioned forward of the rear shell. The header assembly includes a nose cone coupled to the outer contact. The nose cone is manufactured from a plastic material. The nose cone surrounds the outer contact. The nose cone has keying ribs along an exterior thereof. The nose cone has a latch engaging the catch to secure the nose cone to the outer housing. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148053 | LINE FILTER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A line filter includes a flat plate-shaped cable and a flat core. A through hole is formed in the core. The cable includes: a first penetrating portion which enters the through hole in the core from an inlet of the through hole and is passed through an outlet of the through hole; a second penetrating portion which enters the through hole in the core from the inlet of the through hole and is passed through the outlet of the through hole; and a first connecting portion which connects the first penetrating portion on a side of the outlet of the through hole to the second penetrating portion on a side of the inlet of the through hole not through the through hole. When viewed in a normal direction of a main surface of the core, the second penetrating portion overlaps with the first penetrating portion at least partially. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148054 | RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A COMMONING CLIP WITH GROUNDING BEAMS - A receptacle assembly includes a front housing configured for mating with a header assembly. A plurality of contact modules are coupled to the front housing. Each contact module includes right and left conductive shells. Each conductive shell holds a frame assembly including a plurality of contacts that extend from the conductive shell for electrical termination. A commoning clip is coupled to the plurality of contact modules. The commoning clip has grounding beams extending forward of the right and left conductive shells for electrical connection to header shields of the header assembly. The commoning clip includes a plurality of openings in a rear thereof with barbs along sides of the openings. Each opening receives right and left conductive shells of a corresponding contact module with the barbs engaging the right and left shells to electrically connect the commoning clip to both the right and left shells of each contact module. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148055 | SELF-PROTECTING OPTICAL CONNECTOR - An optical connection includes a male connector and a female connector, the connector offers electrical connections in the manner and the size of a USB connector, together with an integral and uncouplable optical connection. The first optical connector is shielded by a first shielding member from damage and pollution at all times until the connection between the connectors is made and the second opposing optical connector enjoys the same protection. Coupling precision between the optical connectors is achieved by magnetism holding the optical connectors together. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148056 | Electrical Harness Assembly for Duplex Activation for Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems - A duplex harness assembly for a motor vehicle airbag occupant restraint system. The system design incorporates a connector housing for connection via a cable with a restraint system controller. The connector housing having an integrated circuit provides a duplex restraint system control. The duplex control is provided by incorporating one or more electronic elements such as diodes mounted to the circuit. One or more electronic device attachments are remotely mounted from the connector housing via pairs of conductive wires. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148057 | COMMUNICATION JACK HAVING AN INSULATING ELEMENT AND A SPRING ELEMENT - A communication jack which includes a housing with an aperture for receiving a communication plug, and a circuit board at least partially within the housing. The circuit board includes crosstalk compensation elements. A plurality of plug interface contacts are connected to the circuit board. At least one of the plurality of plug interface contacts includes a contact element layered with at least one spring element. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148058 | COMPLIANT PIN CONNECTOR MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A compliant pin connector mounting system includes a connector housing, a plurality of contacts each disposed in the connector housing and each including a compliant portion and at least one load bearing surface, and a mounting tool arranged to fit into the connector housing and to contact the at least one load bearing surface of each of the plurality of contacts so as to apply a downward force directly to each of the plurality of contacts. The compliant portion of each of the plurality of contacts is arranged to be aligned with a respective hole in a substrate such that when the downward force is applied directly to the at least one load bearing surface of each of plurality of contacts by the mounting tool, the compliant portion of each of the plurality of contacts is press fit into the respective hole in the substrate. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148059 | CONNECTOR WITH FRAMES - A connector has a housing with a first face of the housing. The housing supports a plurality of wafers, each wafer supporting a plurality of terminals and including grooves, the grooves aligned with the terminals supported by the wafer. The housing may be positioned in a cage that includes receptacles on a front face of the cage. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148060 | LOWER PROFILE CARD EDGE CONNECTOR - A card edge connector includes an insulative housing defining a central slot extending forwardly, a first wall and a second wall located on the opposite sides of the central slot and a rear wall connecting the first and second walls. The first wall defines an inner surface, a mounting surface opposite to the inner surface and a plurality of first terminal slots running through the inner surface and the mounting surface, the second wall defines a plurality of second terminal slots. A plurality of first terminals are received in the first terminal slots and includes first retaining portions retained in the first terminal slots. A plurality of second terminals are received in the second terminal slots. The mounting surface defines a recess close to the first retaining portions, a longitudinal plastic sheet is received in recess and melted to fix the first retaining portions to the first wall. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148061 | CONTACTS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A contact includes an upper contact having a plunger with a tip configured to engage a first electronic component being movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The upper contact has deflecting beams deflected as the plunger is forced into the retracted position and forcing the plunger to return to the extended position when the plunger is released. The contact includes a lower contact having a base beam and a tail extending from the base beam for engaging a second electronic component. The base beam engages and is spring biased against the plunger. The plunger is movable relative to the lower contact. The base beam is biased against and maintains electrical contact with the plunger as the plunger is moved between the extended and retracted positions. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148062 | ELECTRICAL TERMINAL RETAINER AND RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY - A retainer is provided to retain an electrically conductive terminal within a receptacle. The retainer has a longitudinal body sized to be received by the receptacle and engage the terminal to retain the terminal within the receptacle. The body has an aperture formed therethrough sized to receive a pin through the aperture to contact the terminal. A shoulder extends transversely from the body to engage a distal end of the receptacle and position the body relative to the receptacle. A fastener extends longitudinally from the shoulder and is spaced apart from the body to fasten the retainer to the receptacle. A receptacle assembly is provided with a barb formed externally on a body. An electrically conductive terminal is received within the receptacle assembly. A retainer is provided on an opening of the receptacle to retain the terminal therein in engagement with the barb to fasten the retainer to the body. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148063 | BIDIRECTIONAL CONNECTOR - A bidirectional connector includes a hollow insulating main body, a plurality of first conductive terminals, a plurality of second conductive terminals and a circuit unit which is movably disposed within the insulating main body. The circuit unit has a circuit board that has a top face and a bottom face. The top face has a plurality of first contacts and a plurality of second contacts and the first contacts are arranged in alternative routing. Each of the first conductive terminals has a first contact portion and a second contact portion. The second contact portion selectively contacting the first and second contacts. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148064 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An electrical connector is provided comprising a female member configured to couple with male member. The female member includes a female receptacle having an opening, and a female electrode is at least partially disposed within the female receptacle. A resilient member is configured to enhance electrical connection between the female electrode and a male connector electrode. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148065 | GROUNDING APPARATUS AND GROUNDING SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME FOR METER ENCLOSURE MOUNTING - The invention includes a grounding system which includes a grounding apparatus, a first ground conductor and a plurality of second ground conductors. The grounding apparatus includes a substrate and an elongated conductive member. The substrate has formed therein an aperture for receiving and electrically and mechanically engaging the first ground conductor. The elongated conductive member is mounted to a surface of the substrate and includes a plurality of lugs structured to receive and electrically and mechanically engage the plurality of second ground conductors. The substrate is structured for mounting to an exterior surface of a meter enclosure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148066 | TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT DEVICE - A terminal arrangement device electrically connects an electric device, which is received in a housing, to an external device, and includes a first connecting terminal fixed to the housing. The first connecting terminal has a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion which are elastically deformable such that an output terminal of the electric device is supported between the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion. The first supporting portion has a flexural rigidity which is different from a flexural rigidity of the second supporting portion. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148067 | CLAMPING UNIT OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TERMINAL - A clamping unit of an electrical connection terminal includes a busbar, a clamping spring for clamping a conductor to the busbar, and a pin contact-making element for making contact with a pin contact. The pin contact-making element has a spring arm which is arranged substantially parallel to the busbar and which is connected to the bus bar with a connecting piece. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148068 | FUSE ASSEMBLY - A first and a second pairs of projecting portions are provided in a cavity portion of a fuse mounting portion made of resin. An upper end surface of each projecting portion is tapered, so as to guide a pair of male terminals of a fuse sub-assembly toward a corresponding female terminals attached to the cavity portion, when the fuse sub-assembly is inserted into the cavity portion. A gap is formed between the fuse sub-assembly and the tapered upper end surfaces in a fuse-mounted condition, in which the fuse sub-assembly is in contact with a stopper portion of the cavity portion, in order to prevent contact failure caused by thermal shock. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148069 | BARGE PUSHER - A sectional barge assembly and a hydraulic thruster apparatus for maneuvering the sectional barge assembly. The hydraulic thruster apparatus includes a hydraulic power unit and a thruster unit. The hydraulic power unit includes an engine and a hydraulic pump connected to the engine. The thruster unit includes a hydraulic motor and a propeller drivingly connected to the hydraulic motor to provide a thrust force that acts to move the sectional barge assembly. The sectional barge assembly includes a plurality of barges interconnected by connector devices that are also used to interconnect the thruster unit to the sectional barge assembly. Further, a hydraulic connection panel is mounted on the thruster unit and includes a plurality of hydraulic connectors which allow a plurality of hydraulic lines to be removably connectable thereto, respectively. By this arrangement, the hydraulic pump provides pressurized hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic lines thereto the hydraulic motor and other components of the thruster unit. Additionally, the thruster unit includes at least one hydraulic cylinder for controlling vertical rectilinear sliding of a thruster unit mast between a top position and a bottom position. The thruster unit also includes a rotating mechanism for rotating the mast and a propeller assembly of the thruster unit about a longitudinal axis of the mast. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148070 | CONVERTIBLE EMERGENCY DEVICE - A convertible emergency device for enabling a user to deploy a floatation device from a wearable structure in an emergency situation. The convertible emergency device comprises in one embodiment waist pack which can convert to an inflated life vest by actuation of a pull cord. Such actuation of the pull cord causes portions of the body of the waist pack to automatically inflate with air from a gas cylinder canister. The convertible emergency device comprises in another embodiment a backpack configured to convert into an inflatable life boat having a pair of oars. When in the backpack state, the uninflated life boat is releasably attached to the shoulder strap and the oars, with the pair of oars disposed on the either side of the uninflated life boat. When a pull cord is pulled, the life boat is inflated to enable it to provide a floating vessel for a user. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148071 | APPARATUS FOR WALKING AND RESTING UPON THE WATER - A water walking apparatus having two inflatable pontoons, each with respective holes in their top surfaces for a footwell and for platform support sleeves. Footwell supports may be provided within the pontoons. A platform support may expand and contract when in use so as to accommodate variable spacing between the pontoons. a platform upon which a user may sit may be connected to the platform support by a neck received into a hole in the bottom of the platform. The platform may include a backrest member, and a strap that may serve as a ladder step when the backrest member is rotated rearwardly and down, into the water to allow a user to step on the continuous strap and climb up onto the platform. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148072 | Method for Manufacturing Shaped Product by Low-Pressure Molding - This method for manufacturing a shaped product is characterized in preparing a specific random mat including a thermoplastic resin and carbon fiber bundles having an average fiber length of 5-100 mm, impregnating a thermoplastic resin into the random mat, pressing the random mat in a metal mold in a range of 0.1-20 MPa, and then taking out the random mat from the metal mold. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148073 | Break Separation Apparatus And Break Separation Method - A break separation apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises a vibration stage for holding at least one liquid crystal panel to be separated and vibrating the liquid crystal panel so that glass substrate of the liquid crystal panel breaks along a cutting groove. According to the apparatus and method, the cutting grooves cut on the glass substrate are substantially extended in thickness direction of the glass substrate by vibration method so as to achieve separation, which can be readily controlled and avoid contamination and damage to the liquid crystal panel. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148074 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING ROBUST CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED FIELD EMITTERS - Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement carbon nanotube-based field emitters. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a carbon nanotube field emitter includes: patterning a substrate with a catalyst, where the substrate has thereon disposed a diffusion barrier layer; growing a plurality of carbon nanotubes on at least a portion of the patterned catalyst; and heating the substrate to an extent where it begins to soften such that at least a portion of at least one carbon nanotube becomes enveloped by the softened substrate. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148075 | Entertainment Device - An entertainment device comprising an apparel ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148076 | TOY BUILDING SET - A toy building set comprising at least a first building element having a ball ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148077 | GAME OF RETRIEVING SELECTED OBJECTS FROM UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT - A swimming search and retrieval game is provided. The game includes the use of a faux environment in a body of water. The faux environment is configured to mimic a real life environment, such as a log, stump, coral, or ice environment. Items, such as replica animals associated with the real environment, are placed at and around the faux environment. Participants take turns retrieving the items from the faux environment based upon the type of play, such as most retrievals within an allotted time. The game difficulty can be increased by adding propellants for the environments and/or items to move the items during the retrieval. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148078 | INTERACTIVE TALKING TOY - A method and system for wireless communication are disclosed. The method comprises: the master device generates a sequence code through a specific encoder and transmits the sequence code to each slave device continuously within a preset period according to the communication demand, wherein the specific encoder is a feedback shift register constructed by a specific polynomial, of which the coefficients and the order are in correlation with the communication demand while all of the coefficients and initial values are not equal to 0 at the same time; the preset period is greater than or equal to the sum of a sleeping period and a detecting period of the slave device, which constitutes a sleeping-and-waking cycle; the slave device receives a continuous section of the sequence code in the detecting period, decodes the sequence code through a decoder corresponding to the encoder, and performs corresponding operation according to the decoding result. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148079 | WAVING INFLATABLE TOY - A waving inflatable toy has a body and an opening alignment unit. The body has an opening alignment chamber, a first inflate and deflate chamber and a second inflate and deflate chamber. The opening alignment chamber has four openings respectively communicating with a main chamber, the first inflate and deflate chamber, the second inflate and deflate chamber and an air outlet. The opening alignment unit is mounted inside the opening alignment chamber and has a four-way valve assembly having four air vents and a guide vane and intermittently rotated an angle so that each air vent is sequentially aligned with the openings of the opening alignment chamber. The guide vane can be rotated to selectively guide inflated air into the first or second inflate and deflate chamber. Accordingly, the waving direction of the toy is constantly changing to demonstrate a vivid motion and provide an animated visual effect. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148080 | MATERNITY GARMENT - A maternity undergarment is provided which may include an upper and a lower portion. The lower portion may be worn, or may be extendable, between the legs of the user. The upper portion may be composed a front and a rear segment, claspable or connectable at the user's sides so that the user would not need to bend over in order to put on the undergarment. At least some of the upper portion may be manufactured to be resilient and extendable around either the lower portion of the woman's stomach, her back, or both in order to offer additional support. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148081 | GRINDING MACHINE AND GRINDING METHOD - Teaching (contacting) operation is performed, and from the contact position (SX), the workpiece ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148082 | ABRASIVE PARTICLES HAVING A UNIQUE MORPHOLOGY - An abrasive particle having an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of the particle is less than about 0.95. A method for producing modified abrasive particles, including providing a plurality of abrasive particles, providing a reactive coating on said particles, heating said coated particles; and recovering modified abrasive particles. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148083 | System for Reducing Microbial Levels on the Hide of an Animal - Disclosed is a system for reducing microbial levels on a hide of an animal utilizing means for contacting the hide of an animal with an alkaline solution having a pH of between about 8 and about 13 after stunning the animal, a second means for contacting the hide with a second solution that includes one of water, organic acid or hydrogen peroxide and a means for reusing at least a portion of the alkaline solution or the water/organic acid/hydrogen peroxide. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148084 | MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS, MONEY HANDLING SYSTEM AND MONEY HANDLING METHOD - A money handling apparatus | 2014-05-29 |
20140148085 | WIPER CONTROL MECHANISM - An arrangement to reduce refreezing of meltable snow includes a wiper arm configured to wipe the meltable snow from an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle. The arrangement also includes a sensor coupled to the wiper arm that is configured to gather and transmit a parameter on the vehicle and environment. The arrangement also includes a processor that is configured to receiving the parameter, determining refreezability of the meltable snow based on the parameter, and defining an action to be performed by the wiper arm. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148086 | ADJUSTABLE AIR INLET DUCT FOR RACK SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus is provided for providing air to a rack system. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a duct adapted to channel air into a receiving section of the rack system. The apparatus may also include an adjustable separator within the duct to direct incoming air into partitions corresponding to the receiving section of the rack system before exiting the duct. The adjustable separator may have an adjustability of length and have a paneling made of a flexible material. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148087 | HOUSING HAVING CONFIGURABLE AIRFLOW EXHAUST - A configurable housing includes a top surface having a closed configuration and an opened configuration in which a first plurality of perforations provide a first air flow path. The housing further includes a plurality of sidewalls connected to the top surface. The plurality of sidewalls including a first sidewall having a closed configuration and an opened configuration in which a second plurality of perforations provide a second air flow path. The housing also includes a bottom surface connected to the plurality of sidewalls. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148088 | DAMPER TO CONTROL FLUID FLOW AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A damper for controlling fluid flow may include a main body, a stator that includes a plurality of stator blades, and a rotor moveably connected to the stator and including a plurality of rotor blades. The damper may also include a rotation mechanism mounted to the main body to move the rotor between an opened position and a closed position. The shape of each of the plurality of stator blades and rotor blades may combine to form a shape such that the velocity of the fluid is increased thereby reducing or eliminating back pressure when the rotor is in the opened position. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148089 | Moving Device and Dust Cover - The present invention provides a moving device and dust cover. The moving device includes a moving cart and a dust cover; the dust cover forming a dust-prevention space over the moving cart; the dust cover including an air-driver device, a vent tube and an outer cover; the air-driver device being disposed outside of outer cover for sucking in outside air and driving air into vent tube; the vent tube being connected to air-driver device and outer cover, for flowing of the air sucked in by air-driver device into the dust-prevention space formed by outer cover so that the space forming a positive pressure with respect to outside of outer cover; the outer cover performing filtering on the air flown in through vent tube. As such, the present invention accomplishes a better cleanroom result and provides easy disassembly and flexible usability to reduce the cost. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148090 | AIR DUCT - An air duct includes a board defining an opening and a number of spaced plates pivotably mounted to the board along a lengthwise direction of the opening. Each plate defines a cutout in a first side. The plates are pivoted to be parallel to the board to cover the opening. The plates are pivoted away from the board to expose the opening, and the cutouts are operable to receive an end of an expansion card when the plates are pivoted to be perpendicular to the board. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148091 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING DATA BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES - A mechanism for distributing data between mobile devices. A method includes creating, by a processing device, a group comprising of mobile devices in an ad-hoc mode that share data. The mobile devices are located within a pre-defined range. The method also includes identifying, by the processing device, at least a portion of the data available for sharing in at least one of the mobile devices. The method also includes replicating, by the processing device, the identified data for distribution to the mobile devices. The method further includes distributing, by the processing device, the replicated data to the at least one of the mobile devices in the immediate mode when the at least one of the mobile devices is within the pre-defined range. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148092 | AUTOMATIC MUTUAL DISCOVERY FEMTOCELL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An automatic mutual discovery femtocell system and associated method are provided. Each femtocell includes: a system information self-definition and update module for pre-defining or automatically updating a self-defined system information block (SIB), a broadcast information module, a scanning module, and an analysis and connection establishment module. The self-defined SIB includes at least one of an identity code, an IP address, a UTRA absolute radio frequency channel number (UARFCN), a cell parameter identity (CPI), and a group identity. The latest self-defined SIB of a host femtocell is broadcasted to surroundings, a self-defined SIB of a neighboring cell of the host femtocell is scanned and analyzed, and a connection is established with the femtocell corresponding to the self-defined SIB. Without involving manual intervention or relying on wired networks, the femtocells can quickly discovering one another and updating changes in neighboring femtocells, thereby enhancing efficiency of collaborative operations. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148093 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method for communicating with a portable electronic device are provided. The system includes a plurality of relay antennas mounted to a vehicle. The system further includes a processor in communication with the plurality of relay antennas to relay a communication message between the portable electronic device and a base station. The processor is also configured to locate the portable electronic device based on input data received from the plurality of relay antennas. The method involves establishing a communication link between the portable electronic device and a plurality of relay antennas. The method further involves relaying a communication message between the portable electronic device and a base station. The method also involves locating the portable electronic device based on input data from the plurality of relay antennas. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148094 | SHARING OF INFORMATION COMMON TO TWO MOBILE DEVICE USERS OVER A NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) LINK - A method for exchanging information between two communication devices includes communicating first identity information from a first communication device to a second communication device over a short-range communication link in response to an event. A second identity is received from the second communication device over the short-range communication link. The first identity information identifies a user of the first communication device and the second identity information identifies a user of the second communication device. Based on the first and second identity information, information is obtained specifying at least one attribute of the first and second users that they have in common. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148095 | MULTIPLE ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT FOR NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS - Various configurations and arrangements of various communication devices and antenna solutions are disclosed. Antenna solutions disclosed herein include a single NFC controller configured to control activation/deactivation of multiple NFC antennas. The single NFC controller can control activation/deactivation of the multiple NFC antennas by providing control signals to a switch which can switch activation/deactivation of each of the multiple antennas based on the received control signals. Various patterns of activation and/or deactivation of the multiple NFC antennas can be implemented by the NFC controller. Upon detection of another NFC capable device by one of the multiple antennas, the NFC controller can freeze the activation state of the multiple antennas until an RF_DEACTIVATE signal is received. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148096 | CREATING SMART NFC POSTERS - Systems, methods, devices, and computer programming products for making and writing data to NFC-enabled “smart” posters, and posters made in accordance therewith. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148097 | SYSTEM FOR NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) AND FREQUENCY MODULATION (FM) COMMUNICATION AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A system for near field communication (NFC) and frequency modulation (FM) communication includes a NFC microchip, a FM microchip, a control microchip, a switch module. The switch module switches between the NFC matching module and the FM matching module under control of the control microchip. A NFC matching module electronically connected to the antenna modulates working frequency of the NFC microchip to match with an antenna. A FM matching module electronically connected to the antenna modulates working frequency of the FM microchip to match with the antenna. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148098 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention pertains to an electronic device and an operating method thereof, in which a handover relay device transmits connection information on two or more electronic devices to the other party, thereby effectively establishing connection between the electronic devices. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148099 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR OPTIMIZED DISCOVERY BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES - Method, apparatus, and computer program product example embodiments enable optimized discovery between mobile devices. In example embodiments, a method comprises transmitting, by a wireless device, a periodic beacon message, the beacon message including an indication that the wireless device is currently unconnectable and indicating a next awake period and response opportunity for connecting the wireless device; entering, by the wireless device, a sleep state until the next awake period; awaking from the sleep state for transmitting the periodic beacon message and determining whether the awake period contains a response opportunity; and when determining that the awake period contains a response opportunity, remaining in an awake state for listening for responses to the periodic beacon message. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148100 | METHOD FOR CHANNEL SWITCHING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - The present invention provides a method for switching an operating channel of a device in a wireless personal area network (WPAN) system, and an apparatus therefor. Specifically, the method includes the steps of: setting an association with a first frequency band coordinator; receiving channel switching information from the first frequency band coordinator; channel switching to a second frequency-band channel using the received channel switching information; and setting an association with a second frequency band coordinator, wherein the channel switching information includes a residual time with a time limit which channel switches from a first frequency band to a second frequency band, an operating channel in the second frequency band, and a prearranged transmission time of a beacon frame in the operating channel in the second frequency band. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148101 | WIRELESS EARPIECE AND WIRELESS MICROPHONE TO SERVICE MULTIPLE AUDIO STREAMS - A wireless microphone and wireless earpiece each may exchange radio frequency (RF) signals with a base unit and render content contained within the exchanged RF signals to a user. This wireless earpiece further includes a wireless interface, a processor, a speaker, a user interface, and an authentication module. The wireless interface allows the earpiece to wirelessly communicate with the base unit. The processor recovers communications exchanged with the base unit that the speaker then renders audible. A user interface coupled to the processor may alert the user to any additional incoming audio communications. Having received the alert, the user may select between the communications. The authentication module allows the wireless earpiece and microphone to pair and register with the base unit. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148102 | Configuration of a Data Collection Agent and its Distribution System - A wireless device user controls participation in a study panel. The device contains a data collection agent installed by the user, the manufacturer, or a distributor. The user enlists in a study panel. The essential steps include: a user obtains a panel identification identity and provides it to a data collection agent; the data collection agent receives the panel identification identity and uses it to initiate the transfer of a data collection profile. Upon receiving the data collection profile, the data collection agent on the wireless device is configured to participate in a specific study. The agent is controlled by the profile to record metrics and user selections, transform the data into a package, and transmit the package to a destination package reception server determined in the profile. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148103 | WIRELESS SENSOR MODULE, METHOD FOR PROCESSING MEASUREMENT DATA THEREBY, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A wireless sensor module has a sensor that measures a measuring object to generate measured data, a wireless communication section that wirelessly transmits the measured data to an external device and receives a radio signal from the external device, a control section that controls the sensor and the wireless communication section, and an electric power storage device that serves as an electric power supply. The control section secures an idle period of time in a series of operations for processing the measured data so that the series of operations are not carried out consecutively. The series of operations includes an operation in which the sensor generates the measured data, and an operation in which the wireless communication section wirelessly transmits the measured data to the external device. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148104 | DIALYSIS PAGER WATCH - Treatment system ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148105 | INPUT DEVICE WITH SWITCHABLE FREQUENCY CHANNEL - An input device for switchable use between first and second computer systems. A controller of the input device can execute switching logic to direct a radio transceiver of the input device to switch an operating channel of the radio transceiver to a first channel monitored by the first computer system in response to a first event, and thereby, the input device can be utilized to insert data into the first computer system. The controller can execute switching logic to direct the radio transceiver to switch the operating channel to a second channel monitored by the second computer system in response to a second event, and thereby, the input device can be utilized to insert data into the second computer system. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148106 | Wireless Communication Apparatus, Wireless Communication System, Wireless Communication Method and Program - A wireless communication apparatus is provided that performs wireless communication using a specified wireless channel and forms part of an ad hoc wireless network. The device includes a recording portion that records country ID information and recording-time information in to a storage medium, where the recording-time information indicates the time at which the country ID information was recorded in to the storage medium, a time determination portion that uses the recording-time information to determine whether a predetermined time period has elapsed from the time at which the country ID information was recorded, and a channel setting portion that, when the predetermined time period has not elapsed from the time at which the country ID information was recorded in the storage medium, sets a wireless channel to a frequency channel that can be used in the country indicated by the country ID information recorded in the storage medium. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148107 | Using Multiple Frequency Bands With Beamforming Assistance in a Wireless Network - A communication device communicates with other communication devices in a wireless network using a first and a second frequency band. In accordance with some embodiments, inter-band beamforming assistance may be provided by the lower frequency band. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148108 | NOVEL TUNABLE WIDEBAND RF TRANSMITTER INTERFACE - One embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-band RF transmitter. The RF transmitter includes an RF integrated circuit (IC) chip that includes a plurality of identical wideband ports for outputting modulated RF signals, a plurality of narrowband power amplifiers (PAs), and a plurality of matching networks. A respective narrowband power amplifier (PA) is coupled to a wideband port of the RF IC chip via a respective matching network. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148109 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING LOCAL OSCILLATOR LEAKAGE IN A TRANSMITTER - According to techniques described herein LO leakage may be automatically minimized in a transmitter chain, even though the leakage may be varying in nature. In an embodiment a target signal for transmission is received. An offset for reducing the effects of the LO leakage is applied to the target signal. After the offset is applied, the target signal is converted to a transmission signal using the LO. A power associated with the transmission signal is determined. The offset is then adjusted based on the power associated with the transmission signal. In another embodiment, the offset signal is adjusted in a manner that minimizes the power associated with the transmission signal. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148110 | ACCESSING RADIO CONTENT FROM A NON-RADIO SOURCE - Systems and methods are provided for accessing broadcast media items and segments from non-broadcast sources. In response to detecting that a user has not finished listening to a broadcast segment (e.g., a radio segment), an electronic device can automatically identify and access an alternate, non-broadcast source for the same broadcast segment (e.g., a corresponding podcast episode). Using the electronic device, a user can play back the segment from the non-broadcast source, starting playback at the last position of the broadcast segment when the user stopped listening to the broadcast. In some embodiments, the electronic device can update library counts (e.g., play counts and new/not new tags) based on media items and segments played back as part of a media broadcast. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148111 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AVOIDING RF INTERFERENCE - An electronic device which is capable of adjusting the working frequencies of electronic components of a device so as to avoid interference with a received RF signal within a particular range. The electronic device includes a detecting signal and a processor. The detecting unit detects whether a working frequency of an electronic component of the electronic device falls within the predetermined frequency range of the received RF signal. The processor adjusts the working frequency of the electronic component to prevent the received RF signal from being interfered if the working frequency of the electronic component falls with the predetermined frequency range. A method for avoiding RF interference is also provided. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148112 | Technique and Test Signal for Determining Signal Path Properites - A test signal for determining a frequency-dependent or any other property of a receiver path is proposed. The test signal comprises, in a time domain representation, a sequence of discrete states that may be periodically repeated and that gives rise to a plurality of discrete tones in a frequency domain representation of the test signal. The test signal can be utilized for determining a frequency-dependent imbalance (e.g., an IQ imbalance) between different signal branches of a receiver or transmitter. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148113 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING STATISTICAL INTERFERENCE CONCERNING MULTI-SOURCE NOISE ENVIRONMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ZONE - An apparatus and method for evaluating statistical interference concerning a multi-source noise environment of an electromagnetic (EM) zone are disclosed. The apparatus for evaluating statistical interference may include a receiver to receive an EM wave in a preset frequency band, a spectrum analyzer to analyze the received EM wave and to measure interference in the preset frequency band, a frequency selector to select an interest frequency in the frequency band based on a level of the measured interference, an amplitude probability distribution (APD) measurement unit to measure an APD of an interference signal with respect to the interest frequency, and a comparator to compare the measured APD to a preset limit and to draw a probability of the limit or higher of interference occurring. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148114 | ADAPTIVE DC OFFSET CANCELLATION FOR DIRECT CONVERSION RF RECEIVERS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for performing DC offset cancellation for a wireless receiver that includes one or more amplification stages between a demodulator and a baseband digital signal processor (DSP). During operation, the system calibrates values of static DC offset associated with a plurality of gain settings for at least one amplification stage, stores the calibrated DC offset values in a lookup table, receives a current gain setting for the amplification stage, maps a DC offset value from the lookup table based on the current gain setting, and cancels static DC offset for the amplification stage using the mapped DC offset value. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148115 | INCIDENT AWARE SERVICE OPERATIONS FOR WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE - In a two-way radio frequency (RF) communications system having a plurality of subscriber units (SUs) and a supporting infrastructure including a wireless core network, a service request is received indicating one of a device, application, and transport link that will be removed from service. One or more SUs out of the plurality of SUs are identified that will be impacted by the removal from service. A determination is then made of whether any one of the SUs is currently involved in an incident response. For each SU determined to be currently involved in an incident response, it is determined whether the respective incident response is of a non-interruptible incident response type. Responsive to determining that a SU is currently involved in a non-interruptible incident response, a notification is caused to appear at a network management console or a dispatch console, and the service request is at least temporarily suspended. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148116 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MESSAGE COLLISION AVOIDANCE - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving first and second audio input signals from first and second communication sources. First and second emergency alert system messages are respectively identified from each of the first and second audio input signals. A temporal overlap is detected between a portion of the first emergency alert system message and the second emergency alert system message. In response to detection of the temporal overlap, a relative delay is applied between the first and second audio output signals. First and second audio output signals are generated including the first and second messages adjusted by the relative delay, such that the first and second emergency alert system messages in the first and second audio output signals are non-overlapping. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148117 | TEXT MESSAGE GENERATION FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES AS A BACKUP TO VOICE COMMUNICATIONS - A mobile device may detect when a calling party dials an emergency service to request emergency assistance. Following input of the dialed digits, the device may automatically generate a text message in addition to initiating a voice call, both of which may be transmitted over a wireless data network. The wireless network may correlate the two calls as originating from the same emergency situation and may attempt to deliver the two calls to a Public Services Answering Position (PSAP) at an appropriate emergency center. If the PSAP does not receive a voice call, the PSAP may communicate with the device via test messaging. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148118 | SYNCHRONOUS SOS MESSAGING IN A CELLULAR NETWORK - Embodiments provide methods and systems for transmitting an emergency (SOS) message from a user (UE) to a cellular network in a highly robust and energy efficient manner. Specifically, embodiments enable the SOS message to be sent in a synchronous manner despite the asynchronous nature of the network, which significantly enhances the probability of successful reception of the SOS message by at least one base station (eNodeB) of the network. Embodiments further provide highly robust SOS message transmission and reception schemes configured to enhance the successful detection and decoding of the SOS message by at least one base station of the cellular network. In addition, embodiments enable the synchronous transmission of the SOS message to the network without requiring network attachment by the UE. This makes embodiments highly suited for emergency situations in which network coverage is affected and can enable significant and precious power savings at the UE. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148119 | Emergency (SOS) Mode Enhancements for Cellular Networks - Systems and methods for enabling a group of user equipments located in an emergency area to cooperatively transmit an emergency (SOS) message to a cellular network and to cooperatively receive an SOS message (or response) from the cellular network are provided. Embodiments further provide a scheme for enabling dedicated receivers, and/or user equipments that are attached to the cellular network to serve as relay stations for SOS messages, thereby extending the coverage of the cellular network to the emergency area. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148120 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AN EMERGENCY FOR ENHANCED USER SECURITY USING A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Security is enhanced for a user of a mobile communications device by providing a method for managing an emergency event includes detecting, by a mobile communication device having a GUI for displaying information to a user, an indication that an emergency event is occurring. Once the emergency event is detected, a plurality of event options is displayed on the GUI to a responding user who is not an owner of the mobile communication device. Each event option is associated with at least one instruction relating to an emergency action and/or response. When an indication selecting a first event option is received, the mobile communication device executes the instruction(s) associated with the first event option. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148121 | BASE STATION IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND WAVE STOPPING METHOD - A base station in a mobile communication system transmits and receives wireless signals with a user apparatus in a cell; in the case where the base station is connected to a communication network through a router, obtains an address of the router; periodically receives time information from a time information server through the communication network; stores in a memory unit the router's address and a current time indicated by the time information; and (1) in the case where a current-time-storing-is-stopped period is equal to or greater than a threshold value, or (2) in the case where the current-time-storing-is-stopped period is less than the threshold value and is equal to or greater than another threshold value, and an address just received from the router is different from the address stored in the memory unit, transmits a control signal for stopping the transmission of the wireless signal. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148122 | DATA RATE THROTTLING - The throttling of mobile device data rates is provided at events, e.g., sporting events, and other venues with large, dense crowds. The system can monitor the loading of the mobile radio antennas at the venue, and when the loading reaches a threshold loading point, the system can selectively throttle the data rates of mobile devices at the venue. In some embodiments, the system can throttle the data rates of certain applications on the mobile devices, or can select mobile devices that are placing a large strain on the network infrastructure to throttle. In other embodiments, the system can set maximum upload and download speeds for all the mobile devices at the venue. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148123 | WIRELESS NETWORK SERVICE INTERFACES - A method performed by a network system operated by or on behalf of a service provider, the network system capable of communicating with a user device over a wireless access network, the method comprising establishing, in cooperation with software running on the user device, a secure link between the network system and the software, the secure link for preventing unauthorized access to communications between the software and the network system; providing, to the software over the secure link, first information enabling the software to assist a user of the user device to view, select, or change an aspect of a service plan associated with the user device; and providing, to the software over the secure link, second information, the second information enabling the software to present, through a user interface of the user device, a notification about a past or current service usage by the user device. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148124 | DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION OF UNLIMITED SERVICE FOR ROAMING SUBSCRIBER - Methods, systems, and apparatus are presented for enabling unlimited roaming service on a roaming partner switch. In one aspect, a method includes configuring a billing system corresponding to a home wireless service provider to authorize a subscriber device to receive unlimited roaming service on a roaming partner switch; receiving, by the home wireless service provider, a registration request from the roaming partner switch identifying the subscriber device; registering the subscriber device in the billing system as an unlimited roaming service subscriber device; and providing unlimited roaming service to the subscriber device. Further, a call request associated with the subscriber device can be received from the roaming partner switch and billing associated with the call request can be suspended. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148125 | VISUAL IVR USING CALL REDIRECT - A method enables a portable communication device to redirect a call initiated from the portable communication device and to execute a visual interactive voice response application for interfacing with a user. The method includes screening calls initiated from the portable communication device by a communication application resident on the portable communication device, and redirecting a call initiated from the portable communication device when the screening determines that the call matches predetermined criteria. The method also includes authenticating an account corresponding to the portable communication device that initiated the call by communicating with a service provider communication network, and executing a visual interactive voice response application that visually interacts with the user of the portable communication device upon authentication of the account by the service provider communication network. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148126 | MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A mobile device and a method for controlling the same are disclosed, in which different lock states are provided depending on a mode which is currently implemented in a dual mode of a child mode and an adult mode, and different unlock interfaces are provided depending on the lock state. | 2014-05-29 |