Abstract: Mobile hub devices and docking stations facilitate controlled delivery of digital multimedia data from a content service provider. A mobile hub device includes a transceiver configured to receive and transmit digital multimedia data over a plurality of communication links. The mobile hub device includes a processor for identifying content providers which permit the mobile hub device to download multimedia data hosted by the content providers. The processor schedules delivery of the multimedia data from the content providers to the mobile hub device.

Abstract: Systems and methods generate a data usage plan for a mobile device. A method includes identifying a plurality of data usage requirements for the mobile device. The method includes identifying one or more carrier models for data service costs. The method includes generating cost estimates for a plurality of data usage transactions based on the data usage requirements and one or more carrier models. The method includes generating the data usage plan for the mobile device based on the cost estimates. The data usage plan includes usage parameters for carrier selection by the mobile device.

Abstract: A method and system identify an orientation of a part to be packaged by a tape and reel machine. The method includes identifying a packing slot of the tape and reel machine. The method includes identifying the orientation of the part in the packing slot. The method includes determining whether the orientation of the part in the packing slot matches a predetermined orientation for the part. Additionally, the method includes generating an alert in response to determining that the orientation of the part does not match the predetermined orientation of the part.

Abstract: The invention is a method for processing a packet in a wireless network. The method includes the acts of receiving a data packet having data therein, and associating the data with a software application. In addition, the method processes information in a wireless network by receiving a user input at a wireless client, converting information indicative of the user input into data transferable as at least one data packet, and transmitting the data packet via a wireless protocol. The method may also update a wireless client display by receiving a video packet via a wireless protocol, and changing at least one pixel to implement the display information received in the video packet.

Abstract: A computer-based processing system (e.g., host server) is operable for receiving historical device operation information (power consumption data) collected during operation of the remote battery-operated device in accordance with a first set of operating parameters. The first set of operating parameters enable operation of the battery-operated device in a first operating mode. The processing system calculates an observed battery life for the device based on the received historical power consumption data and a power capacity value representing a power capacity of the battery resident in the device. This observed battery life may be output to a user and used to determine whether the device will meet a predetermined operational life. If not, parameters for the device can be modified and a new projected battery life calculated (simulation), with the new modified parameters controlling power consumption in the device.

Abstract: A remote battery-operated device operates in accordance with a first set of operating parameters. During operation, power consumption information is generated and transmitted via a data network to a remote location for later use. In one embodiment, the remote location transmits one or more modified parameters back to the battery-operated device which control subsequent operation of the device. In this manner, power consumption within the device may be controlled to achieve a predetermined or desired operating lifetime.

Abstract: The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include measuring power within at least one part of a wireless frequency band. These systems and methods also include calculating a variance, a mean, and a mean-to-variance ratio based upon the power measured in at least one part of the wireless frequency band using a processor. In addition, these systems and methods include comparing the mean, variance, and mean-to-variance ratio to known thresholds and determining if jamming is present within the at least one part of the wireless frequency band.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data associated with an event. The method includes identifying a parameter of the event. The method also includes identifying a buffer to store the data associated with the event based on the parameter the event. The method further includes storing the data associated with the event in the buffer. The method also includes determining whether data stored in the buffer meet a predetermined condition. The method further includes sending the data in the buffer.

Abstract: Systems and methods of visualizing assets are disclosed that include registering assets into a system, creating a correlation between the location of the assets and a physical representation of the operational area, determining the status and class of the assets, selecting at least one asset, and exerting control over the at least one asset.

Abstract: A mobile tracking device is provided that monitors or measures one or more signals from GPS satellites and remote wireless base stations during a GPS acquisition process and a registration process, and terminates the process(es) prior to reaching a default timeout when the signals do not meet a predetermined threshold or value. Instead of continuing the acquisition and/or registration process for the full timeout period when the received signals (if any) indicate there is a low probability of successfully completing the particular process, the tracking device early terminates the process(es). This saves or reduces power by preventing the continued operation of the particular process when it is likely to be unsuccessful.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that promote communication in an I2C Bus. These systems and methods can include at least two groups, wherein each of the two groups comprise at least one I2C communication units, and wherein each of the I2C communication units within a group are coupled together. These systems and methods can also comprises a connector that creates a connection between at least two groups of units and controls the flow of data by altering at least one signal that is transmitted between the at least two groups.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that promote communication in an I2C Bus. These systems and methods include establishing a connection between at least two units within coupled together in a I2C bus, transmitting a message from a master to a slave, transitioning the slave to below a threshold during communications, and delaying additional messages from the master to the slave.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include measuring power within at least one part of a wireless frequency band. These systems and methods also include calculating a variance, a mean, and a mean-to-variance ratio based upon the power measured in at least one part of the wireless frequency band using a processor. In addition, these systems and methods include comparing the mean, variance, and mean-to-variance ratio to known thresholds and determining if jamming is present within the at least one part of the wireless frequency band.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include transferring data using a client. The client experiences a disruption event and determines the nature of the disruption event. In addition, these systems and methods may include adjusting for the disruption event. The adjustment of the disruption event is performed automatically using at least one processor in the client and resuming the transmitting of data after adjusting for the disruption event.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that promote asynchronous communication through customized Internet protocol headers. This asynchronous communication is promoted by encoding additional information into the header of at least one data packet. The formatting and content of the packet header may be determined through an application programming interface (API). In addition, the header of this data packet may be of a variable length. The length of the data packet may be dependent upon the requirements of the API. In some embodiments, the header comprises sufficient information that, when interpreted by the API, promotes asynchronous communication.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for integrating a transmitter into an object, such as a golf ball, that becomes active upon the motion of the object. This transmitter sends a signal to a receiver that is configured to determine the location of the object. The receiver is the able to determine the location of the object and outputs the location to a display.

Abstract: A router receives data packets from a remote M2M device and routes all or a portion of the data to one or more servers for further processing. Routing is determined based on the application layer data (data or data type) within the packet. For example, in a GPS tracking device, the data packet (or certain data within the packet) is routed to a first server when the data is of a first type or according to specific rule governing routing based upon some attribute.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include provisioning a target device coupled to a wireless network. These systems and methods include a provisioning server coupled to the wireless network and a target update coupled to the provisioning server. The provisioning server includes instructions relating to the configuration of the target device. In addition, these systems and methods include a server coupled to the target update and a provisioning user interface coupled to the server that is operable to create parameters for a software update and transmit the parameters to the server. The server is operable to communicate the parameters to create the target update, and the target update is transmitted through the provisioning server and the wireless network to the target device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for provisioning a position monitoring device. The position monitoring device may include a wireless communication modem and a first serial port. A provisioning device may be coupled to the position monitoring device through a serial connection. The provisioning device can include a memory, a second serial port, and a processor. In some embodiments, the provisioning device initiates an automatic configuration of the wireless communication modem through a series of attention commands.