Abstract: A method and system for allocating memory to an electronic device (202) is provided. The method includes providing (404) a first static memory allocation to each allocation request of a first plurality of allocation requests. The method also includes determining (406) a mean and a standard deviation from the first plurality of allocation requests. Further, the method includes providing (408) a second static memory allocation to each allocation request of a second plurality of allocation requests, wherein the second static memory allocation is based on at least two standard deviations greater than the mean.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for reducing the battery power required by a handheld device (300) that incorporates a graphical display (301). Graphical display (301), display drivers (307), LCD controller (403) and a memory (405) are optimized such that several pixels of information may be clocked simultaneously when the device is operating in a partial display mode. The optimized circuitry reduces the required refresh clock frequency (411) and thus the current drain on a device battery (319) thereby improving device operation time.

Abstract: A system for reducing the calibration time of a Power Amplifier (PA) (202) is provided. The system includes a memory module (304) that is integrated in the PA. The memory module is configured to store one or more calibration parameters of the PA.

Abstract: A numeric keypad (100) for entering ideographic characters is provided. The numeric keypad (100) comprises a first set of input keys (102) corresponding to numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and a second set of input keys (104) corresponding to numeral 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0. Each of the first set of input keys (102) has a predefined single character stroke, which complies with the GB18031 standard. The second set of input keys (104) is assigned a first particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes and a second particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes different from the first particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector including two mating sleeves, at least one of which having a plurality of first conductive contacts, a second mating sleeve configured to be rotatably joined to the first mating sleeve and also configured to support circuitry. The connector may also include at least one shaft configured to join the two mating sleeves to form a hinge. The shaft may further include at least a plurality of second conductive contacts, at least some of which that form portions of rings to make intermittent contact with at least one of the first conductive contacts based on the position of the at least one shaft relative to the position of at least one of the two mating sleeves. Embodiments of the connector may include a jack style hinge configuration, a hinge and pin style configuration, a hinge without a pin style configuration, or a spring loaded bolt configuration.

Abstract: A wireless communication device for minimizing electromagnetic interference with hearing aid devices. The wireless communication device comprises a lower housing (112, 312, 412, 512, 612) and an upper housing (114, 314, 414, 514, 514) adjacent to the lower housing. The lower housing (112, 312, 412, 512, 612) supports a wireless transceiver (108, 202) capable of producing an electromagnetic field, and the upper housing includes an ear piece (104, 504, 604). For one embodiment the upper housing (114, 314, 514, 614) and all components supported by the upper housing consist of non-electromagnetic conductive material. For other embodiments, all electromagnetic conductive components of the upper housing (414, 514, 614) are restricted to an area adjacent to an ear piece (104, 504, 604) of the upper housing.

Abstract: A preference determination system allows a music provider, like a band or disc jockey, to determine the musical preferences of the members at a gathering. As many members of a gathering use electronic devices, like cellular telephones, that include music and video players, these devices include a corresponding play list that includes information about the music or video. When at a gathering the music provider, for example, interrogates the devices of the members of the group and uploads their respective play lists. The music provider then compiles information about the music into a data compilation. The information may include artist, song title, release date, genre, etc. The music provider then sorts the data compilation to select information that is popular to a significant number of members in the group. The music provider then selects and plays music to the group consistent with the selected information.

Abstract: A contactless, inductive charger having a generally planar surface is provided. An image, text or other visual indicator is disposed upon the substantially planar surface such that the visual indicator represents a preferred placement orientation for an electronic device for optimal inductive charging. The charger includes a primary coil positioned within the boundaries of the image, such that a user has a visual guide for placing the device on the charging surface for maximum efficiency in charging. The visual indicator, which may be a picture, outline, text or other directional indicator, may be geometrically similar to a shape of the electronic device or may be in the shape of a generic device. It may be disposed upon the charger by a method selected from the group consisting of painting, molding, silk screening, plating, vapor deposition and adhesive retention.

Abstract: A two-way trans-reflective display pixel (100) having two viewable sides (102, 104) is disclosed. The two-way trans-reflective display pixel has a first transparent layer (106), a second transparent layer (108), and light modulating medium (110) sandwiched between them. Both the first and second transparent layers (106, 108) have light reflectors (132, 136) and light absorbers (130, 134), which allow light entering from either viewable sides (102, 104) to partially reflected, partially absorbed, and partially transmitted, allowing an image to be viewable from both viewable sides (102, 104). A two-way trans-reflective display (402) comprising a plurality of two-way trans-reflective display pixels (100) and a transparent light source (412) is also disclosed. The transparent light source (412) provides color light, and enables an image from the two-way trans-reflective display (402) to be viewable in color from both first and second viewable sizes (418, 602).

Abstract: A network having at least one communication device having at least one sensor to process and manage sensor added information to adjust the state of the communication device or to adjust capacity limitations of the network. The sensor added information can be shared with other communication devices in the network to improve network capacity and add master devices to the network if needed to maximize the quality and efficiency of communications within the network.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) and method (400) is capable of editing processed data input. The portable electronic device (100) comprises a display area (224) and a processor (206) coupled to the display area. The device collects (404) data input and, then, removes (412) the data input from the display area in response to detecting (406) an input delay. Thereafter, the processor, in response to receiving (416) an undo command message, provides (426) the data input and/or a processed version of the data input to the display area.

Abstract: An improved electrical interconnect member for rechargeable battery packs is provided. The interconnect member includes a metal tab and a plastic housing. The metal tab preferably includes side bends projecting below the tab in a non-perpendicular geometric orientation with the top of the tab. The tab includes at least one lance for preventing post-assembly, lateral movement between the tab and housing. The housing is preferably Y-shaped, with the outer surfaces of the Y having concave curvatures. The concave curvatures allow the housing to seat between adjoining, cylindrical cells. The housing includes a rail with a cross section that corresponds to the area between the side bends and the top of the tab. The housing also includes a post for coupling to the lances.

Abstract: An instant message (IM) proxy according to the present invention is capable of maintaining the availability status of a mobile subscriber even when the mobile subscriber is roaming or temporarily out of a mobile network coverage area, and even after the IM proxy unsuccessfully attempts to send an instant message to the mobile subscriber. Messages will continue to be re-sent to the mobile subscriber in the near-real time manner characteristic of a typical instant message system until IM parameters programmed into a retry counter and/or the timer located at the proxy are exceeded and the IM proxy drops the message. In addition, the IM proxy of the present invention is capable of bundling instant messages intended for the mobile subscriber to minimize mobile system overhead connection costs while at the same time minimizing IM system latency.

Abstract: An intelligent real estate system including an intelligent real estate sign having embedded processing functionality and a wireless communication device capable of receiving wireless electronic queries and programming instructions and for communicating with local and remote information sources about a real estate property and with controlling agents for reporting status. Further included is an electronic lock box controlling access to the real estate property and having an embedded wireless communication device capable of receiving messages and control signals from the real estate sign and from a property owner/occupant and/or real estate agents for reporting status. An earth battery may also be included, at least partially contained within the real estate sign and supplying power to the real estate sign.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing multiple database that are provided at different times is provided. As a wireless communication device (102) leaves a first region (104) and enters a second region (108), it is provided with a new preferred roaming list information (204) which may no longer be synchronized with a stored functionality extension table. Based upon information included in the new preferred roaming list information, an appropriate functionality extension table (214) that is synchronized to the new preferred roaming list is received.

Abstract: An apparatus, architecture and method for enabling the debugging of USB OTG devices under development is provided herein. An intelligent router (100) provides the capability to connect to a USB Dual Role Device (DRD) (102) under development, and obtain debugging information related to the USB interfaces, while also presenting a complete USB OTG compatible interface to another attached USB apparatus (106). The intelligent adapter (100) filters data transmitted by DRD (102), and passes data to attached PC (104) in a debugging setup.

Abstract: A video processing system (100) employs a method and apparatus for indicating a location of a person (203) with respect to a video capturing volume (201) of a camera (101). A location determiner (115) receives at least one image from the camera (101), in which the image preferably includes at least a portion of the person (203). Based on the image, the location determiner (115) determines a location of the person (203) with respect to the video capturing volume (201) of the camera (101). An abstract representation generator (119) generates an abstract representation (209), e.g., an icon, of the person (203) and provides the abstract representation to a video processor (117). The video processor (117) positions the abstract representation (209) together with an image, e.g.

Abstract: This invention is a circuit that actuates a loudspeaker at input frequencies above a predetermined threshold and mutes the loudspeaker at input frequencies below the threshold. The circuit includes a comparator that generates a pulse train proportional in frequency to an input audio signal. The pulse train is then coupled to a flip flop array. The flip flop array is controlled by a clock having a specified frequency and duty cycle. The clock, in conjunction with the particular number of flip flops, creates a time window in which pulses may pass. The output of the flip flop array is coupled to an enable input of an audio amplifier. When the frequency of the pulse train is great enough to allow a number of pulses equal to or greater than the number of flip flops to pass within the window, the loudspeaker is actuated. Below this frequency, the loudspeaker is muted.

Abstract: A battery protection circuit is provided that includes current monitoring circuit. The current monitoring circuit senses current flowing to or from a rechargeable cell. When the current exceeds a maximum value, the current monitoring circuit actuates, whereby opening a transistor. The transistor has a resistor couple in parallel. When the transistor opens, current is forced through the resistor coupled in parallel with the transistor, thereby limiting the current to a maximum value. The current monitoring circuit also simulates an overcurrent condition in the safety circuit. The overcurrent condition causes a disconnect switch to open, thereby disconnecting the cell(s) from the external terminals.