52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130344743 | Contact Pin, Header Connector and Connector Assembly - The invention relates to a contact pin having longitudinal surfaces bulged to define opposite contact lines extending in longitudinal direction of the contact pin, wherein in cross section of the contact pin the plane through the two opposite contact lines is offset from the cross sectional centre of the contact pin. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344744 | PRESS-INSERTION CONNECTOR - The invention relates to a connector comprising:
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20130344745 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING THERMAL VENTS - An electrical connector assembly includes a cage member with walls that define an upper port and a lower port. The cage member has openings in a front thereof for receiving pluggable modules. A receptacle connector is received in the cage member proximate to a rear thereof. The electrical connector assembly includes a printed circuit board having a first surface and a second surface. The printed circuit board has at least one thermal vent that extends therethrough between the first and second surfaces. At least one thermal vent provides cooling for the lower port. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344746 | Method and Apparatus for Control of a Network in HVAC and other Application - A system and method for connecting a number of network devices together in a daisy chain configuration is disclosed. A connector device comprising a number of cable interfaces for a cable is used to allow a number of network devices connected to a network to be connected in a free-form manner, yet still maintain a daisy chain configuration. A cable comprising at least two conductors, wherein the conductors are preferably a twisted pair of copper wire, is used to connect the network devices, so that each network device only has a single cable connected to it. Additional network devices can be added to the network by simply connecting the additional network device into the existing network with the use of an additional cable and an additional connector device. Wherever the additional network device is added to the existing network, the network will be maintained in a daisy chain configuration. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344747 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SOCKET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A rechargeable battery socket and the manufacturing method of making the same is disclosed. The rechargeable battery socket includes an insulating housing defining a number of terminal channels, a number of terminals received in the insulating housing, and a shell assembled to one side of the insulating housing. Each terminal includes a contacting portion received in corresponding terminal channel and a tail extending out of the insulating housing. Each terminal channel provides a pair of ribs on two opposite inside faces thereof. The contacting portion of the terminal cooperates with the rib to thereby secure the terminal in the insulating housing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344748 | DUAL LEVEL CONTACT DESIGN FOR AN INTERCONNECT SYSTEM IN POWER APPLICATIONS - Various embodiments provide an interconnect system for power applications. The interconnect system includes a receptacle comprising a first conductive wall. At least a second conductive wall is situated opposite the first conductive wall. The receptacle further includes a first end and a second end situated opposite the first end. A first sacrificial contact area is situated on the first conductive wall. At least a second sacrificial contact area is situated on the second conductive wall. A first conductive contact area is situated on the first conductive wall. At least a second conductive contact area is situated on the second conductive wall. The conductive contact areas are situated closer to the first end than the sacrificial contact areas. The sacrificial contact areas are configured to contact a sacrificial portion of the header prior to a conductive portion of the header contacting the conductive contact areas of the receptacle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344749 | RF Connector with Push-On Connection - An RF connector is provided. The connector includes a first socket member. The first socket member includes a conductive sleeve comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a plurality of springs connecting the top portion and the bottom portion. The first socket member also includes a base inside the conductive sleeve comprising a first matching hole configured to match to a first conductive pin of a first plug member. The connector also includes a second socket member. The second socket member includes a second matching hole configured to match to a second conductive pin of a second plug member, and a conductive body having outer threads configured to match to inner threads of the second plug member. The connector further includes a middle portion connected between the first socket member and the second socket member, the middle portion extending radically outwardly from a periphery of the middle portion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344750 | CONNECTION MODULE AND CONNECTION MODULE SYSTEM - A connection module and to a connection module system for supplying a drive module with electrical current, the connection module including a first connecting contact and a second connecting contact, wherein the first and the second connecting contacts each have a contact element, wherein the first contact element of the first connecting contact is arranged in a movable manner and the second contact element of the second connecting contact is arranged in a fixed manner, wherein the second contact element of the second connecting contact is configured to provide a connection to a corresponding first contact element of an adjacent module, wherein the second connecting contact includes a spring terminal configured to press the corresponding first contact element of the adjacent module against the second contact element of the second connecting contact. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344751 | HEADER CONTACT FOR AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - An implantable medical device includes a housing and a header mounted to the housing, the header including a header body having a bore with an electrical contact located within the bore, wherein the electrical contact includes a helical coil spring having an axial bore, wherein the axial bore of the helical coil spring is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the bore. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344752 | CONNECTION STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC WIRE AND TERMINAL - A connection structure has an electric wire and a terminal. The terminal includes a mating terminal connection portion to be connected to a mating terminal and a crimping portion which crimps to a conductor of an electric wire. The electric wire is connected to the terminal by the crimping portion. The connection structure includes an intermediate portion that is provided between the mating terminal connection portion and the crimping portion and has a housing portion which houses an end portion of the conductor, an intermediate portion sealing member that is fitted in the housing portion, and a hollow covering member that extends in an extending direction of the electric wire and covers a portion from the intermediate portion to an insulating covering region. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344753 | CURRENT-SOURCE CONTACTING DEVICE AND CURRENT SOURCE HAVING METAL-INFILTRATED CERAMIC - A current-source contacting device, a current source and a current-source contacting system are described. To increase the mechanical stability, corrosion resistance and temperature stability of current-transferring members of the current-source contacting device, the current source and the current-source contacting system, these current-transferring members are made of a metal-infiltrated ceramic. A method for producing metal-infiltrated ceramic bodies, metal-infiltrated ceramic bodies produced in this manner, as well as their use, are also described. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344754 | WATER JET PROPULSION BOAT - A water jet propulsion boat includes a boat body, an engine, a jet propulsion mechanism, a first accelerator operation section, a second accelerator operation section, a reverse gate, and a control section. The engine is accommodated in the boat body. The jet propulsion mechanism generates a propulsion power using a drive power from the engine. The reverse gate is arranged to move to a first position and to a second position. The boat body advances when the reverse gate is in the first position. The reverse gate reduces the propulsion power which advances the boat body when the reverse gate is in the second position. The control section is programmed to set the position of the reverse gate and a throttle opening of the engine based on an operation amount of the first accelerator operation section and an operation amount of the second accelerator operation section. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344755 | RV barge - A vessel for carrying an RV (recreational vehicle) through the water, thereby effectively converting the RV to a houseboat. The barge-like vessel includes ramps for loading and unloading an RV at a boat ramp. The barge is powered by the drive wheels of the RV, wherein the drive wheels are each resting on two rotatable cylinders similar to a dynamometer cradle. The wheels spin the cylinders which in turn rotate the propellers so that the speed is controlled by the speed at which the drive wheels turn. Direction is controlled by a knob on a fly-by-wire type device which in turn controls the rudder. An alternative directional control includes two turntables onto which the front wheels rest. One of the turntables is mechanically connected to the rudder so that the steering wheel controls the rudder. Ballast tanks are provided at each side of the front and back of the barge to keep the barge level. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344756 | SWIMMER'S TRAINING BUOY WITH VARIABLE BALLAST - Aspects of disclosed implementations include a training and teaching aid for swimmers and coaches in the form of a buoy incorporating removable ballasting devices in the form of refillable vessels, or alternatively, weights. The buoy is provided with means for securing the buoy to the body or clothing of the swimmer utilizing the device. Aspects include an optional warning device utilizing a flag or other three-dimensional device that extends from the buoy above the surface of the water while a swimmer is swimming with the buoy in place. Observers such as coaches can use the optional warning device to observe, document and quantify the extent and symmetry of a swimmer's hip and body rotation during swimming to perform stroke analysis and assist in teaching. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344757 | Nu-Surf TM surfboard - A Nu-surf Surfboard introduces the surfing world to the “maxed out low deck” for lowest possible center of gravity surfing. It teaches “winged rails” for structure and other improved maneuvers and capabilities in combination with the maxed out low deck. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344758 | STANDUP PADDLE BOARD SYSTEM WITH STEERING MECHANISM - The systems and methods described herein are directed to a standup paddle board system including a multi-hull board and a steering mechanism which can be activated by a user and assist in maneuvering the standup paddle board system. In addition, one or more moveable rudders can extend from a bottom surface of the multi-hull board and can change position in response to activation of the steering mechanism. In at least some variations, activation of the steering mechanism, such as a steering arm or tiller, can effectuate simultaneous movement of two or more moveable rudders. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344759 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A NONWOVEN GEOTEXTILE, AND GEOTEXTILE THUS PRODUCED - A nonwoven geotextile includes: crushed plant stems ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344760 | INSULATION SYSTEM - An insulation system is provided, including a first wooden panel and a second wooden panel, each having interior and exterior faces. An insulation layer composed of woven silica-based aerogel interwoven with silicone-based reinforcing coating, and having first and second surfaces is bonded to such wood panels through use of an adhesive layer positioned between surfaces and the panels. The system provides a thermal resistance or R-value in excess | 2013-12-26 |
20130344761 | Environmentally Responsive Fibers And Garments - The present invention relates to a dynamic fiber capable of changing in response to external stimuli. The fiber in accordance with the present invention undergoes a radial symmetric change. The fiber in accordance with the present invention may be heat sensitive, moisture sensitive, magnetic field sensitive, electromagnetic field sensitive, etc. Fibers in accordance with the present invention may be incorporated into yarns that may be knitted or woven into textiles/fabrics. Garments or other articles of manufacture may be formed from textiles/fabrics incorporating dynamic fibers, permitting the properties of garments to alter in response to environmental conditions. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344762 | INSULATION COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO DETECT WATER IN AN INSULATION COMPOSITION - The invention is directed to an insulation composition comprising the following layers (a) a hydrophobic, moisture permeable layer composed of a woven, non-woven, or knit fibrous material, (b) a hydrophilic wicking layer, (c) an insulation material layer. The invention is also directed to a method to remove water from an insulated metal transport conduit comprising a metal transport conduit and an insulation composition, wherein the insulation composition comprises of a layer (b1) of a high void material, by supplying a stream of gas to the layer of high void material at a first point and discharging a stream of the gas and any water picked up from the high void material at a second point. The invention is also directed to a method to detect and locate liquid water in an insulation composition positioned around a metal transport conduit wherein the insulation composition comprises of a layer of wicking material and wherein the method is performed by measuring the local electric conductivity in said wicking material. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344763 | Methods for Electrospinning Hydrophobic Coaxial Fibers into Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Coaxial Fiber Mats - Methods for electrospinning a hydrophobic coaxial fiber into a superhydrophobic coaxial fiber mat can include providing an electrospinning coaxial nozzle comprising a core outlet coaxial with a sheath outlet, ejecting an electrospinnable core solution from the core outlet of the electrospinning coaxial nozzle, ejecting a hydrophobic sheath solution from the sheath outlet of the electrospinning coaxial nozzle, wherein the hydrophobic sheath solution annularly surrounds the core solution, applying a voltage between the electrospinning coaxial nozzle and a collection plate, wherein the voltage induces a jet of the electrospinnable core solution annularly surrounded by the hydrophobic sheath solution to travel from the electrospinning coaxial nozzle to the collection plate to form the hydrophobic coaxial fiber comprising an electrospinnable polymer core coated with a hydrophobic sheath material, and wherein collection of the hydrophobic coaxial fiber on the collection plate yields the superhydrophobic coaxial fiber mat. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344764 | Biodegradable Aliphatic Polyester for Use in Nonwoven Webs - A method for forming a biodegradable aliphatic polyester suitable for use in fibers is provided. In one embodiment, for example, an aliphatic polyester is melt blended with an alcohol to initiate an alcoholysis reaction that results in a polyester having one or more hydroxyalkyl or alkyl terminal groups. By selectively controlling the alcoholysis conditions (e.g., alcohol and polymer concentrations, catalysts, temperature, etc.), a modified aliphatic polyester may be achieved that has a molecular weight lower than the starting aliphatic polyester. Such lower molecular weight polymers also have the combination of a higher melt flow index and lower apparent viscosity, which is useful in a wide variety of fiber forming applications, such as in the meltblowing of nonwoven webs. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344765 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SPARK PLUG ELECTRODE MATERIAL INTO A DESIRED FORM - A method of making an electrode material for use in spark plugs and other ignition devices including industrial plugs, aviation igniters, glow plugs, or any other device that is used to ignite an air/fuel mixture in an engine. The electrode material is a ruthenium-based material that includes ruthenium as the single largest constituent. The disclosed method includes hot-forming a layered structure that includes a ruthenium-based material core, an interlayer having a refractory metal disposed over the ruthenium-based material core, and a nickel-based cladding disposed over the interlayer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344766 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL SHEETS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICES HAVING OPTICAL SHEETS - A method of manufacturing an optical sheet includes providing a first stacked structure comprising a plurality of first light shielding layers and a plurality of color filter layers which are alternately stacked, and cutting the first stacked structure to form a plurality of optical films. Each optical film includes first and second cut faces, the second cut face being parallel to the first cut face, each optical film comprising a plurality of light shielding layer sections and a plurality of color filter layer sections extending in a first direction. The method further includes forming a second stacked structure comprising a plurality of second light shielding layers and the plurality of optical films which are alternately stacked; and cutting the second stacked structure to form an optical sheet which comprises third and fourth cut faces, the fourth cut face being parallel to the third cut face. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344767 | MASK FOR CURING FRAME SEALANT AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A mask for curing frame sealant and a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel manufacturing method are provided in the present invention. A gradient shading region is formed in a joining area between a shading region and a transparent region, such that the gradient shading region is integrally formed. When the mask is utilized for exposure, the irradiation transmittance in the gradient shading region is smaller than the irradiation transmittance in the transparent region, but the irradiation transmittance in the gradient shading region is higher than the irradiation transmittance in the shading region. The pre-polymerization reaction of the irradiated monomers occurrence can be avoided in the present invention, and the pre-tilt angles in the liquid crystal layer are kept to be all the same during the alignment process. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344768 | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A method of manufacturing a flat panel display is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes preparing first and second mother substrates, forming a plurality of display cells on at least one of the mother substrates, forming a plurality of sealant lines enclosing the respective cells on either one of the mother substrates and assembling and sealing the two mother substrates with the sealant lines interposed therebetween. The method also includes mounting the two mother substrates on a stage, irradiating a laser beam to a defined light irradiation region of the mother substrates and cutting the mother substrates while moving the light irradiation region along an imaginary cut line where the mother substrates are to be cut. The light irradiation region includes a linear region and a curved region. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344769 | CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SURFACE FOR ATTACHING BUILDING ELEMENTS - A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity and one or more studded surfaces. The cavity can receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device is removable from the cavity through an opening in the cavity. The studded surfaces can be coupled with one or more building elements | 2013-12-26 |
20130344770 | INTERACTIVE TOY - A device comprising an outer material substantially encompassing an inner material and a cavity in the inner material. The device further comprises an opening in the outer material providing access to the cavity. The opening and the cavity are adapted to receive a computing device. The computing device comprises a computing device screen and a speaker. A bore is located in the outer material and inner material, with the computing device screen adapted to be viewed through the bore. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344771 | Multi-Purpose Digital Coloring Tools - Multi-purpose digital coloring tools for interacting with a touch screen are described. A pattern-making device provides for patterned input from a digital marking tool on a touch-screen device. The pattern-making device guides the digital marking tool with a plurality of gear teeth on an internal edge of a template frame secured to a touch-screen device using a base unit. Light images are created by a light stylus that interacts with a touch-screen device or an emulsion-surface device. An easel support structure holds a touch-screen device in an upright position during marking with the digital marking tool. Digitally animated coloring book pages are adapted to interact with a touch-screen device. Digital crayons, digital stamping devices, a digital paintbrush, a dual-tip digital stylus for creating 3-dimensional (3-D) images, and a pair of 3-D glasses are provided for interacting with a touch-screen device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344772 | CLOTHING SUPPORT SYSTEM - A clothing support system is provided, which includes a clothing support article for providing support to a portion of a user's body. The clothing support article has front and rear panels of a substantially non-elastic fabric, for the support of a portion of the user's body. The front and rear panels are attached together by first and second side panels, which include a fabric of two-way elasticity which is stretchable between the front and rear panels. The clothing support system may further include a tension strap having a central support portion and two ends which are attachable to the front panel, to thereby provide enhanced support to a user's body. A method for providing support to a user's body is also provided, wherein tension is applied to the tension strap of the clothing support system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344773 | POLISHING APPARATUS AND POLISHING METHOD - The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for polishing a substrate having a film formed thereon. The method includes: rotating a polishing table supporting a polishing pad by a table motor; pressing the substrate against the polishing pad by a top ring; obtaining a signal containing a thickness information of the film; producing from the signal a polishing index value that varies in accordance with a thickness of the film; monitoring a torque current value of the table motor and the polishing index value; and determining a polishing end point based on a point of time when the torque current value has reached a predetermined threshold value or a point of time when a predetermined distinctive point of the polishing index value has appeared, whichever comes first. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344774 | STAKE SHARPENING HOLDER, SKATE BLADE, AND METHOD OF USE - A skate sharpening holder includes an anvil plate surface that is adapted to engage with a skate blade so that the skate blade is securely held with respect to the anvil during skate sharpening or contouring. The anvil plate surface can include pins or openings that would engage with respective openings or pins in a skate blade to hold the skate blade in place. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344775 | WAFER PROCESSING METHOD - A wafer processing method of processing a wafer having an epitaxial film formed on the front side. The wafer processing method includes a holding step of holding the wafer on a holding table having a holding surface for holding the wafer and a rotational axis extending perpendicularly to the holding surface and passing through the center of the holding surface, and a removing step of pressing a grinding member on a ridge portion formed along the peripheral edge of the wafer held on the holding table and rotating the holding table about the rotational axis, thereby removing the ridge portion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344776 | BURNISHING METHOD AND BURNISHING APPARATUS - An object is to provide a burnishing method in which it is possible to reduce the flying height of a magnetic head by improving the smoothness of the surface of a magnetic disk while suppressing contamination of the magnetic disk due to falling-off or crushing of abrasive grains from a polishing tape. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344777 | POLISHING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR FABRICATING THEREOF AND METHOD OF CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING USING THE SAME - Provided are a polishing composition for chemical mechanical polishing, a method of preparing the polishing composition, and a chemical mechanical polishing method using the polishing composition. The polishing composition which is a water-based polishing composition for planarizing a metal compound thin film including two or more metal elements includes nano-diamond particles as a polishing material and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) as a dispersion stabilizer for the nano-diamond particles in the polishing composition. Since the nano-diamond particles in the polishing composition have hydrophobic surfaces and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) effectively stabilizes the nano-diamond particles to prevent the nano-diamond particles from aggregating, excellent polishing characteristics for the metal compound thin film may be obtained due to the nano-diamond particles which have a nano size, high hardness, and excellent dispersibility. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344778 | Device For The Fine Machining Of Optically Active Surfaces On, In Particular, Spectacle Lenses - A device for the fine machining of optically active surfaces in particular spectacle lenses, has a spindle shaft which has a tool-holder portion and is mounted in a spindle housing such that it can rotate about a tool rotation axis. The device has an electric rotary drive with a rotor and a stator that rotates the spindle shaft operatively connected to the rotor about the tool rotation axis. The tool-holder portion can be displaced axially in the direction of the tool rotation axis. The rotor and the stator parts are axially guided in a guide tube along the tool rotation axis. The spindle shaft is in the form of a hollow shaft, via which the tool-holder portion, which is configured to hold a membrane chuck, can be subjected to a fluid. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344779 | CONDITIONER FOR SOFT PAD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a conditioner for a chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) pad, which is used in a CMP process that is part of a semiconductor element manufacturing process, and more particularly, to a conditioner for a soft pad, and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein the conditioner can be used under CMP conditions using a slurry having a small amount of polishing particles, and/or a porous pad having comparatively low hardness and very high porosity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344780 | GUARD DEVICE - A guard device includes at least one basic element, at least one fastening element, and at least one guard anti-twist device. The at least one guard anti-twist device includes at least one braking element that, in at least one operating state of a portable power tool, is configured at least to frictionally anti-twist lock the at least one basic element relative to a portable power tool. The at least one guard anti-twist device also includes at least one actuating unit configured to displace the at least one braking element. The at least one actuating unit includes at least one lever element. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344781 | GUARD DEVICE - A guard device includes at least one basic element, at least one fastening element, and at least one guard anti-twist device. The at least one guard anti-twist device includes at least one braking element that, in at least one operating state of a portable power tool, is configured at least essentially at least to frictionally anti-twist lock the at least one basic element relative to the portable power tool. The at least one guard anti-twist device also includes at least one actuating unit configured to displace the at least one braking element. The at least one actuating unit includes at least one screwing element. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344782 | SANDING DEVICE - A sanding device for performing sanding operations comprising a core carrying a plurality of bristles and a plurality of pieces of abrasive cloth, wherein within said core is a material comprising a filler material and a binding material. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344783 | GRINDING WHEEL - A circular grinding wheel has a center point and defines a multiplicity of extraction holes, which, in particular, are circular extraction holes. The center point of each extraction hole is arranged at the point of intersection of a radial line extending from the center point of the grinding wheel with a circle of holes that is arranged concentrically with respect to the center point and that has a radius. At least one of the radial lines is a single-hole radial line, on which the center point of only a single extraction hole is arranged. The center points of all the extraction holes that are arranged on a single-hole radial line lie substantially on a common single-hole circle having a radius. Each radial line comprises the center point of an extraction hole on at least one radius on which the two radial lines that are adjacent to this radial line in the circumferential direction have no center point of an extraction hole. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344784 | COATED ABRASIVE ARTICLE WITH FOAM BACKING AND METHOD OF MAKING - A polyurethane foam backing suitable for making a coated abrasive article is disclosed. The polyurethane foam backing has a textured surface bearing an array of raised features and land areas. The array's geometry is designed such that a 90 degree peel force to remove a production tooling having a contacting surface bearing a plurality of microreplicated mold cavities from the textured surface is accept able. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344785 | SURFACE TREATING DEVICE - A surface treating device includes an open lofty non-woven layer ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344786 | COATED ABRASIVE ARTICLE HAVING ROTATIONALLY ALIGNED FORMED CERAMIC ABRASIVE PARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING - A coated abrasive article having a plurality of formed ceramic abrasive particles each having a surface feature. The plurality of formed ceramic abrasive particles attached to a flexible backing by a make coat comprising a resinous adhesive forming an abrasive layer. The surface feature having a specified z-direction rotational orientation, and the specified z-direction rotational orientation occurs more frequently in the abrasive layer than would occur by a random z-direction rotational orientation of the surface feature. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344787 | MEAT FABRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention includes meat fabrication systems and methods. The system according to one embodiment includes a conveyor ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344788 | HVAC SYSTEM ZONE COMPENSATION FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE - A system, method and apparatus to control climate in multiple zones of a passenger cabin of a vehicle are provided. The system includes a control unit having a receiving unit configured to receive signals from a plurality of microphones associated with each zone of the multiple zones. A determining unit is configured to determine an active microphone from the plurality of microphones based on from which microphone a strongest of the signals was received and to determine an active zone as the zone with which the active microphone is associated. The control unit further includes a fan operating unit configured to control a plurality of fans of the climate control system and to reduce a speed of the at least one fan associated with the active zone in response to the signal received from the active microphone. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344789 | REMOTE HEATED AND COOLED COMPARTMENTS FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEYS - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved heating and/or cooling systems for aircraft galleys and other passenger transport vehicles, where meals are prepared. The embodiments are particularly designed to save space and in some instances, may lower the weight of the overall vehicle, by moving heat and cooled air generating components to a position remote from the compartment. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344790 | AIR CYCLE MACHINE FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM - An air cycle machine (ACM) for an environmental control system (ECS) includes a diffuser formed of a single, unitary component and having a first end and a second end, wherein the diffuser is disposed, and operably coupled to, a first component proximate the first end and to a second component proximate the second end. Also included is a mounting support integrally formed with the diffuser for fixedly retaining at least one trim duct proximate the diffuser. Further included is a mounting attachment integrally formed with the diffuser for supporting a pack wiring harness. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344791 | AIR STREAM VELOCITY CONTROL FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM - A system and a method of controlling a ventilation or HVAC system that is configured to provide an air stream having a comfortable contact velocity to an occupant seated in a vehicle cabin. The system includes a sensor to determine the distance from a discharge nozzle to the vehicle occupant and a controller to control the exit velocity and/or an effective diameter of the nozzle. The sensor may use ultrasonic, infrared, LIDAR, or RADAR technology to determine distance. The system may determine the distance from the nozzle to the occupant based on a seat location determined by a seat location sensor. The seat location sensor may be common to an inflatable restraint (air bag) system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344792 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR A POWER MACHINE - A ventilation system for a power machine is disclosed. The ventilation system includes a first ductwork section and a second ductwork section. An intermediate unsealed cavity is positioned between the first ductwork section and the second ductwork section. A source of air having a primary fan is provided. The source moves air through the first ductwork section into an intermediate cavity. A secondary fan draws air from the intermediate cavity, re-pressurizes the air, and forces the air out of the second ductwork section. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344793 | VENTILATION ARRANGEMENT - A housing for a ventilation arrangement, with a profiled rod providing a radial extension in each corner, with a pivotted guide vane extending between the rod and the remainder of the housing. In normal wind conditions this radial extension guides air into or out of the housing. In very high wind conditions the guide vane can however pivot and/or flex to release any excessive pressure caused by the high wind. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344794 | CLIMATE REGULATOR CONTROL FOR DEVICE ENCLOSURES - Climate regulation within an enclosure (e.g., a case of a workstation or a rack or cabinet of servers) may be achieved through a climate regulator featuring several selectable climate regulator settings (e.g., a variable-speed fan array). Controllers of such climate regulators often select climate regulator settings based on current conditions inside the enclosure, such as the temperature of one or more processors operating within the enclosure. However, such control fails to account for the climate of air outside the enclosure that is drawn in to provide climate regulation, even though the climate properties of inlet air may significantly affect the effectiveness of climate regulation. Accordingly, a controller of a climate regulator may be configured to detect inlet climate properties of air directed into the enclosure, and to map the inlet climate properties (alone or in combination with other factors) to a selected climate regulator setting for the climate regulator. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AIR THROUGH A BOOM ASSEMBLY - A boom assembly is configured to movably secure equipment to a ceiling or plenum extending from the ceiling. The assembly may include an arm sub-assembly secured to the ceiling, equipment secured to an end of the arm sub-assembly, and an air delivery member extending through the arm sub-assembly. The air delivery member may include a first end in communication with an air delivery chamber within the ceiling or plenum, and a second end in communication with air passages formed through the equipment. Airflow is directed from the air delivery chamber out through the air passages formed through the equipment towards a target location. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344796 | ROOF VENT - A roof vent is provided that exhibits simplicity of construction, ease of installation, durability, and effectiveness. The roof vent may be made of metal. In one embodiment, components of the roof vent include Z-shaped support members, a vent cap that attaches to the Z-shaped members, and end caps that attach to the Z-shaped members. In one embodiment, the vent cap attaches to and extends between first and second Z-shaped members, the vent cap having edge flanges that extends inwardly at an acute angle relative to the vent cap and project downwardly so as to deflect downward wind and rain. In another embodiment, at least one adjustable closure is coupled to a Z-shaped member for reducing venting action and protecting against penetration of wind, rain, etc. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344797 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC CHANNEL CHANGING - A method of receiving signals in an audience response system on a plurality of channels comprises receiving a first number of signals on a first channel during a first period of reception for a first predetermined length of time. The method further comprises transmitting at least one acknowledgment signal. The method further comprises receiving a second number of signals on a second channel during a second period of reception for a second predetermined length of time. The method further comprises transmitting at least one additional acknowledgment signal. The method further comprises comparing the first number of signals to the second number of signals. The method further comprises adjusting a future predetermined length of time for a period of reception on one of the first and second channels based on the comparison. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344798 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HYBRID UNICAST BROADCAST SERVICES - A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product are provided in connection with facilitating hybrid unicast/broadcast service distribution. In one example, a communications device is equipped to provide a parity portion of titles in a channel of a service to a plurality of UEs at a first time, receive, from a UE at a second time, a request to access a title of the one or more titles, and provide an enablement item, to the requesting UE, which is a portion of the requested title that, when processed with the provided parity portion of the requested title, is sufficient to allow the requesting UE to decode and access to the requested title. In an aspect, the parity portion may be a parity portion of a fountain code encoded title, and the enablement item may be repair symbols of the fountain code encoded title. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344799 | SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF RADIO CONTENT AND METHOD OF DELIVERING RADIO CONTENT - A system for delivery of radio content includes a database configured to receive a radio content data comprising a radio content, a broadcast time for the radio content and a broadcast channel of the radio content. Also included is a signal for communicating the radio content from the database to a remote radio unit, wherein the remote radio unit communicates the radio content data to a user for providing advance notice to the user of future radio content. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344800 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REOCCURRENCE DISPLAY OF COMMERCIAL MOBILE ALERT MESSAGES - A commercial mobile alert message (e.g., without limitation, a WRITE-REPLACE message), delivered by a CMSP to one or more targeted mobile devices, specifies one or more reoccurrence display parameters adapted to invoke multiple reoccurrent displays of the CMAM by targeted mobile devices. The reoccurrence display parameters may comprise, for example, a mandatory or optional advisory; a number of displays condition; a time interval between consecutive displays condition; and a compliance time interval condition. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344801 | Divide-and-conquer Approach to Mitigating Relay-to-Relay Interference - An apparatus and a method are described, by which interference related detection results of a plurality of relay nodes are obtained, wherein each relay node to the radio access network, wherein a connection between the relay node and its serving access node is an access node—relay node connection. The relay nodes are grouped according to the obtained detection results such that the access node—relay node connection can be configured for each group in order to mitigate interference to mitigate interference between transmissions to and from different relay nodes in each group. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344802 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-TIER AUTOMATIC TRANSIT SYSTEM UPDATING - Devices, systems and methods are provided for updating one or more components of a transit system. A wireless communications connection is established between each train in a transit system with at least one master control station. Each car in a train is communicatively connected using a train's consists and/or a local area network, which may include a wireless network. Positional information regarding each train may be communicated to the master control station and packages of information responsive to present or future scheduling, messaging, operating or other needs may be communicated to system components. Such packages may include, for example, scheduling updates and updated public address messages and may be designated for one or more terminals in one or more train cars, or otherwise. A master terminal may be configured to control intra-train communications and inter-train communications and positional reporting of a train to the master control station. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344803 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - There are provided a wireless communicator that performs channel scanning, in a period during which wireless communication is not performed, to detect a frequency channel currently used by a surrounding wireless communication device; a frequency channel information storage that stores frequency channel information indicating the frequency channel detected by the wireless communicator; and a travel information acquisition unit that acquires travel information indicating motion of a vehicle. A switch controller performs switching control of a frequency channel used by the wireless communicator in accordance with the frequency channel information and the travel information acquired by the travel information acquisition unit. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344804 | NFC TRANSPORT AUTO DISCOVERY - A Near Field Communication (NFC) Share Framework Adaptor in an NFC device, comprising a module to receive a message from an application running on the NFC device; a parser module to parse the message, identify its payload data, and determine the payload data's type; a converter module to convert the parsed message into an encapsulated message; and a sending module to transmit the encapsulated message for external transport. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344805 | AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL FOR AN NFC READER DEMODULATOR - An apparatus and method is disclosed to provide improved NFC communications. A first NFC device antenna transmits information to a second NFC device by driving an antenna module with a current to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field is modulated and the information is transmitted according to a first set of operating parameters. A second NFC device harvests power from the magnetic field and communicates information to the first NFC device by modulating the magnetic field according to a second set of operating parameters, which is received by the first NFC device. The first NFC device recovers a signal metric from the modulated magnetic field. The first NFC device uses the signal metric to provide feedback regarding the second set of operating parameters. Various systems are presented to utilize the signal metric feedback and provide efficient and reliable communications between the first and second NFC devices. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344806 | CONTAINER-LOCATED INFORMATION TRANSFER MODULE - Techniques are described herein that transfer information using a container-located module. The module is coupled to sensor(s) that are configured to detect characteristic(s) pertaining to a medical substance that is included in a medical container. The module wirelessly transfers information that is based on the characteristic(s) to a requesting device in response to a request from the requesting device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344807 | Communications Devices Comprising NFC Communicators - A communications device configured to couple with a near field RF communicator, in near field range, to enable communication of data by modulation of a magnetic field. The communications device also including a secure element, having a plurality of memory areas with differing levels of access, configured to provide secure data storage for transaction data, wherein the levels of access are differentiated by a degree to which the plurality of memory areas are programmable, writable and modifiable. Further, the communications device includes a controller configured to read the transaction data from the at least one secure element, and to cause a modulator to modulate the RF signal in accordance with transaction data read from the secure element so as to communicate the read transaction data to the near field RF communicator as proof of the transaction to enable an action related to the transaction to be carried out. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344808 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION FOR A RF COMMUNICATION DEVICE BASED ON ITS PROXIMITY TO A MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device may be operable to determine, based on a known location of the mobile device, a location for a RF communication device that communicates with the mobile device, whenever the mobile device is within proximate range of the RF communication device. The determined location for the RF communication device may be stored in a location database in a location server and/or a memory in the RF communication device. The stored location of the RF communication device may then be used to determine a location for other mobile devices that may communicate with the RF communication device and are within proximate range of the RF communication device. The RF communication device may comprise a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device and/or a near field communication (NFC) device. The determined location for the RF communication device may comprise the known location of the mobile device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344809 | MULTI-PROFILE APPLICATION FRAMEWORK - Systems and methods are disclosed in which a controller enables communication between a Bluetooth®-wireless-protocol unaware host and a Bluetooth®-wireless-protocol enabled remote device. As such, one embodiment of the invention is a controller, which comprises a controller transport to enable communication of data with a Bluetooth®-wireless-protocol unaware host device. The controller further comprises a controller application and a controller Bluetooth® stack to enable communication of the data using Bluetooth® wireless protocol. One embodiment can be seen as a method comprising the steps of receiving data from a Bluetooth®-wireless-protocol unaware host, converting the received data to a Bluetooth® wireless protocol, and transmitting the converted data to a Bluetooth®-wireless-protocol enabled remote device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AVOID SATURATION OF AN ASSOCIATING WIGIG STATION - A system and method are provided to facilitate establishing WiGig communications links between WiGig-enabled wireless devices and WiGig PBSS Control Points and Access Points (PCP/AP). The PCP/AP transmits beacons that are intended to assist the wireless devices in locating the PCP/AP. Based on the directional nature of WiGig communications, the beacons are transmitted directionally in a number of sectors in multiple directions simultaneously or in sequence. When devices, such as wireless devices, attempting to connect via a PCP/AP, are positioned very close to the PCP/AP, the devices may be incapable of receiving the transmitted beacons because the low noise amplifier (LNA) located in the individual wireless device receiver may become saturated. The disclosed systems and methods broadcast the beacons at lower power according to different schemes at certain intervals to avoid saturating the LNAs. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344811 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AND COMMISSIONING DEVICES IN A ZIGBEE NETWORK - A method for operating devices in a ZigBee network comprising ZigBee Green Power (ZGP)-capable devices and non-ZGP-capable devices, both to be controlled by at least one ZGPD device is disclosed. In one example, the method comprises:
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20130344812 | PAIRING BETWEEN WIRELESS DEVICES - The present invention relates to a method for enabling a wireless communication between at least one peripheral unit (a | 2013-12-26 |
20130344813 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN A BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method for wireless transmission of data between components of a blood glucose system ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344814 | RADIO TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD - A radio terminal according to one embodiment comprises a radio communication unit | 2013-12-26 |
20130344815 | PROXIMITY DETECTION USING DIVERSITY PATH LOSS SAMPLING - Methods and apparatuses for radio proximity detection are disclosed. In one example, a method for determining a proximity of a mobile radio includes determining an initial range of a mobile radio in relation to a base radio, and processing the initial range determination to determine whether to make a refined range determination utilizing signal measurements from both a base radio first antenna and a base radio second antenna. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344816 | MOBILITY MEASURMENT USING CSI-RS IN ADDITIONAL CARRIER - A system and a method for a mobility measurement in a wireless network comprises determining at a wireless terminal a channel power estimation E | 2013-12-26 |
20130344817 | EVENT MESSAGE PROJECTING CIRCUIT AND METHOD - An event message projecting circuit and method for taking the initiative in projecting an event message (such as a text, a picture, or a color) generated from a portable mobile communication device to a carrier so as to inform a user of the event message are introduced. The circuit includes a memory unit, a control module, and a projection module. The memory unit includes a plurality of memory cells. The control module receives the event message, generates a control signal, and sends the event message to the memory cells. The projection module fetches the event message from the memory cells according to the control signal, and projects the event message to the carrier, so as to inform the user that the portable mobile communication device has generated the event message, thereby preventing the user from omitting the event message available at the portable mobile communication device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344818 | MODULAR TERMINAL ASSEMBLY FOR WIRELESS TRANSMITTERS - A terminal module is configured to fit inside an internal power source receptacle in a housing of a process field device, and comprises a wired power source connection, power conditioning electronics, and a field device connection. The wired power source connection is configured to receive power from an external source. The power conditioning electronics are capable of conditioning power from the wired power source connection for reception by the industrial field device. The field device connection is configured to provide power conditioned by the power conditioning electronics to the process field device via a terminal configured to receive and mate with the internal power source. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344819 | VERSATILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTATION USING HETEROGENEOUS INTEGRATION - A communication system front-end architecture and a method of fabricating same are disclosed in which a diverse set of semiconductor technologies and device types (including CMOS, SiGe CMOS, InP HBTs (heterojunction bipolar transistors), InP HEMTs (high electron mobility transistors), GaN HEMTs, SiC devices, any number from a diverse set of MEMS sensors and actuators, and potentially photonics) is merged onto a single silicon, or other material substrate to thereby enable the development of smaller, lighter, and higher performance systems. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344820 | FRONT-END CIRCUIT - The present invention concerns a front-end circuit (FEC) that is connectable to at least two radiators (RAD | 2013-12-26 |
20130344821 | Power-Aware Coexistence - A communication device comprising: a receiver operable to receive radio transmissions according to a first communication protocol; a transmitter operable to transmit radio transmissions according to a second communication protocol; and an arbiter connected to the receiver and transmitter; wherein the arbiter is configured to: receive from the transmitter an indication of a first transmit operation intended for performance during a first time period and one or more intended transmit characteristics of the first transmit operation, including a representation of the intended transmit power; determine whether the receiver intends to perform a communication operation during the first time period; determine in dependence on the transmit characteristics and the receive quality, a set of one or more threshold transmit characteristics for the first transmit operation; and cause the transmitter to proceed with the first transmit operation only if its transmit characteristics are constrained in accordance with the threshold transmit characteristics. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344822 | REMOTE AUDIO KEEP ALIVE FOR WIRELESS DISPLAY - An apparatus and method is provided for improving initialization and synchronization of display devices to audio data. Current implementations to retain synchronization between a transmitter and a display use “Keep Alive” silent audio data stream in the format of the latest data stream on an interface between the transmitter and the display even when no data is available. Implementing the above solution in a system where the silent audio data stream is transmitted over a wireless link is bandwidth and power inefficient. The techniques provide an apparatus and method to efficiently generate and transmit silent audio data stream for maintaining synchronization. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344823 | Method and Arrangement in A Wireless Communication Device - In some embodiments of the invention, a method is provided in a wireless communication device ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344824 | PORTABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A portable electrical device including an antenna radiation body, a wireless communication module and a cable is provided. The antenna radiation body transceives a first radio frequency (RF) signal belonging to a first frequency band. The wireless communication module processes the first RF signal. The cable connects the antenna radiation body with the wireless communication module to transmit the first RF signal. The cable has multiple grounding points. The distances between the neighboring grounding points are less than a quarter wavelength of a signal corresponding to the first frequency band. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344825 | PROCESS-COMPENSATED HBT POWER AMPLIFIER BIAS CIRCUITS AND METHODS - The present disclosure relates to a system for biasing a power amplifier. The system can include a first die that includes a power amplifier circuit and a passive component having an electrical property that depends on one or more conditions of the first die. Further, the system can include a second die including a bias signal generating circuit that is configured to generate a bias signal based at least in part on measurement of the electrical property of the passive component of the first die. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344826 | ADJUSTABLE RECEIVE FILTER RESPONSIVE TO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM INFORMATION - An adjustable filter is responsive to a control signal to change a frequency response of the adjustable filter based on frequency spectrum information. The control signal may shift a center of the pass band from a first center frequency to a second center frequency and/or change a pass band bandwidth from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. In one example, the frequency spectrum information includes a status of an internal secondary radio. The frequency spectrum information may also indicate a region of operation where the frequency response is selected in accordance with the region. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344827 | Compensation of a Transmitter Distortion - There is described a method for compensating the phase and gain distortions of a transmitter analog front end affected by a leakage of a local oscillator. The method comprises generating a single complex tone signal in a digital front end, wherein the generation comprises compensating the signal gain and phase with gain and phase offsets. The method comprises feeding the compensated signal into the transmitter analog front end. The method comprises feeding a corresponding output signal of the transmitter analog front end into a nonlinear component, thereby generating an inter-modulation between the complex tone signal and at least one tone signal due to the local oscillator leakage. The method comprises feeding the output of the nonlinear component into a measurement receiver analog front end. The method comprises filtering the output of the measurement receiver analog front end with a band pass filter in order to isolate the inter-modulation, which is indicative of the distortions introduced by the transmitter analog front end. The method comprises measuring the power of the filtered signal. The method comprises updating the gain and phase offsets according to the measured power, by reducing said measured power. The disclosure also relates, in particular, to a digital front end, to an analog system, to a telecommunication device, to a computer program, and to a storage medium. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344828 | ENVELOPE POWER SUPPLY CALIBRATION OF A MULTI-MODE RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER - The present disclosure relates to envelope power supply calibration of a multi-mode RF power amplifier (PA) to ensure adequate headroom when operating using one of multiple communications modes. The communications modes may include multiple modulation modes, a half-duplex mode, a full-duplex mode, or any combination thereof. As such, each communications mode may have specific peak-to-average power and linearity requirements for the multi-mode RF PA. As a result, each communications mode may have corresponding envelope power supply headroom requirements. The calibration may include determining a saturation operating constraint based on calibration data obtained during saturated operation of the multi-mode RF PA. During operation of the multi-mode RF PA, the envelope power supply may be restricted to provide a minimum allowable magnitude based on an RF signal level of the multi-mode RF PA, the communications mode, and the saturation operating constraint to provide adequate headroom. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344829 | ADJUSTABLE RECEIVE FILTER RESPONSIVE TO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM INFORMATION - An adjustable filter is responsive to a control signal to change a frequency response of the adjustable filter based on frequency spectrum information. The control signal may shift a center of the pass band from a first center frequency to a second center frequency and/or change a pass band bandwidth from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. In one example, the frequency spectrum information includes a status of an internal secondary radio. The frequency spectrum information may also indicate a region of operation where the frequency response is selected in accordance with the region. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344830 | CONTROLLING RADIO TRANSMITTER POWER BASED ON SIGNAL PERFORMANCE - Embodiments herein include a method of controlling the total power with which a radio transmitter of a radio access node transmits a signal. The method entails inputting an input signal into a power amplifier of the radio transmitter to produce, as a function of the input signal, an output signal to be transmitted by the radio transmitter. The method further entails generating a feedback signal from the output signal at the radio transmitter, and measuring that feedback signal to obtain one or more performance metrics that characterize performance of the output signal. The method finally includes comparing the one or more performance metrics to one or more performance metric thresholds, and controlling a maximum permissible level of the total power of the input signal, based on that comparison. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344831 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FAULTY ANTENNAS - The present invention discloses an apparatus for detecting a faulty antenna among a plurality of antennas contained in a communication device ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344832 | RADIO BROADCAST RECEPTION - Apparatus comprises means for storing a table including plural programme identification codes and, for each programme identification code, a corresponding programme name; means for extracting a programme identification code from supplementary information received along with a radio broadcast; means for searching the table for the decoded programme identification code; means for reading from the table a programme name that corresponds to the programme identification code; and means for causing the programme name to be displayed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344833 | ENVELOPE POWER SUPPLY CALIBRATION OF A MULTI-MODE RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER - The present disclosure relates to envelope power supply calibration of a multi-mode RF power amplifier (PA) to ensure adequate headroom when operating using one of multiple communications modes. The communications modes may include multiple modulation modes, a half-duplex mode, a full-duplex mode, or any combination thereof. As such, each communications mode may have specific peak-to-average power and linearity requirements for the multi-mode RF PA. As a result, each communications mode may have corresponding envelope power supply headroom requirements. The calibration may include determining a saturation operating constraint based on calibration data obtained during saturated operation of the multi-mode RF PA. During operation of the multi-mode RF PA, the envelope power supply may be restricted to provide a minimum allowable magnitude based on an RF signal level of the multi-mode RF PA, the communications mode, and the saturation operating constraint to provide adequate headroom. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344834 | VARIABLE-GAIN MIXER FOR A WIRELESS RECEIVER WITH CURRENT COMPENSATION - An embodiment of a variable-gain mixer for down-converting a modulated input signal into a modulated output signal in a wireless receiver is proposed. The mixer includes means for selecting a mixer gain according to a power level of the input signal, amplifying means for amplifying the input signal into a modulated intermediate current (IRF+,IRF−) in response to a control signal indicative of the selected mixer gain, the intermediate current having an intermediate component, consisting of a direct current, varying according to the selected mixer gain, means for generating the output signal from the intermediate current, the output signal having an output component, consisting of a direct current or voltage, depending on the intermediate component; in an embodiment, the mixer further includes means for setting a compensation current in response to the control signal for compensating the variation of the intermediate component, and means for adding the compensation current to the intermediate current. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344835 | Mobile Communication Device - Embodiments provide a mobile communication device comprising an adaptive filter for filtering a RF signal and a controller. The adaptive filter comprises a first terminal, a second terminal, a reference terminal for providing a reference potential, a first filter structure connected in series between the first terminal and the second terminal, a second filter structure connected in series between the first terminal and the reference terminal, and a third filter structure connected in series between the second terminal and the reference terminal, wherein at least one filter structure of the first, second and third filter structures comprises at least one switchable filter element. The controller is configured to selectively activate or deactivate the at least one switchable filter element based on the RF signal or a baseband version thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344836 | ADJUSTABLE RECEIVE FILTER RESPONSIVE TO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM INFORMATION - An adjustable filter is responsive to a control signal to change a frequency response of the adjustable filter based on frequency spectrum information. The control signal may shift a center of the pass band from a first center frequency to a second center frequency and/or change a pass band bandwidth from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. In one example, the frequency spectrum information includes a status of an internal secondary radio. The frequency spectrum information may also indicate a region of operation where the frequency response is selected in accordance with the region. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344837 | ADJUSTABLE RECEIVE FILTER RESPONSIVE TO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM INFORMATION - An adjustable filter is responsive to a control signal to change a frequency response of the adjustable filter based on frequency spectrum information. The control signal may shift a center of the pass band from a first center frequency to a second center frequency and/or change a pass band bandwidth from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. In one example, the frequency spectrum information includes a status of an internal secondary radio. The frequency spectrum information may also indicate a region of operation where the frequency response is selected in accordance with the region. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344838 | LOW-NOISE AMPLIFIERS FOR RF RECEIVER - Disclosed are low-noise amplifiers and SAW-less receivers. An exemplary amplifier includes at least two amplifier modules. The amplifier modules share a common output node and comprise a common input to which the amplifier modules are AC or DC coupled for receiving an inbound RF signal. The amplifier modules operate at different biases. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344839 | COMFORT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH ELECTRONIC MESSAGE DISPLAY - A message playing system includes a plurality of comfort devices, each having a soft, huggable body and an electronic circuit in the body. The electronic circuit includes a WiFi or other wireless communication circuit for wireless electronic message communications. Each comfort device includes a display device for displaying messages. A server is connected over a communication network that includes at least one wireless communication link to each comfort device. The server is configured to receive and store messages and identification information for each message. The server is further configured to transmit the plurality of messages from the server to the comfort devices associated with the messages. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344840 | GEO-TARGETED ALERTING BASED ON POWER CONTOUR - Enhanced cell site database information and a spatial geotargeting method that considers radio frequency power contours emitted by cell sites, for the improved accuracy of geotargeted alerting. A geotargeted alert is broadcast to all cell sites with a RF power contour that overlaps an alert area defined for the alert. Targeted cell sites receive the alert and broadcast the alert to subscriber devices located in their coverage area. An RF propagation model computes an RF power contour for a given cell site based on cell site attribute data obtained from a commercial mobile service provider. Cell site attribute data and cell site power contour data is stored in a GIS relational database during system provisioning. When an alert is received, a mobile alerting system performs a spatial query on the relational database to determine which cell sites have a power contour that overlaps an alert area defined for the alert. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344841 | PROVISION OF TEXT MESSAGES TO EMERGENCY CALL TAKERS - Concurrent text and voice communications can be maintained with an emergency call taker. An application executing on a mobile communications device in conjunction with a network gateway provide voice communication as well as an interactive Short Messaging System (SMS) session with a public safety answering point (PSAP). The gateway correlates and manages SMS messages with the PSAP and the mobile device. As such, a virtual session is generated over a traffic channel, that provides the advantages of a voice call as well as allowing text based communications. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344842 | MOBILE SYNCHRONIZATION TO AID IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS - Techniques for transferring device-related content between mobile devices in low coverage areas are provided. In emergency situations, various information (e.g., current location coordinates, time-stamp, location history, sensor measurements and other device-related or network-related information) may be useful to emergency services. However, this information may be difficult to provide to an external server in areas of low or no cellular coverage. Thus, provided techniques enable mobile devices to communicate with each other in low coverage areas to build up a history of information that may be useful in an emergency situation. | 2013-12-26 |