Abstract: A method of multi-mode communications includes receiving signals from multiple sources at a plurality of sample buffers, referencing the plurality of sample buffers for a first source at one time and referencing the plurality of sample buffers for a second source at another time, and communicating data from the referenced plurality of sample buffers to a processing unit. The processing unit concurrently receives inputs from buffers in the plurality of sample buffers and outputs to other buffers in the plurality of sample buffers.

Abstract: Many types of contact center are arranged such that communications between contact center agents and customers or other end users are contingent upon, or dependent upon, successful operation of the contact center itself. However, if the contact center is not working for any reason, contacts cannot be directed between agents and end users. This is addressed by directing contacts between an end user and contact center agents, without the need for operation of the contact center itself. In order to achieve this a plurality of associations between contact center agent addresses and the contact center address are made, stored and prioritised at a communications network node.

Abstract: A wireless network may be managed by identifying one or more wireless subscriber systems included in a lobe pool of a wireless network, identifying at least one candidate subscriber system outside of the lobe pool with which to enable communications, and reconfiguring the antenna such that the lobe pool includes the identified candidate subscriber system.

Abstract: A method of terminating a packet data call at a target mobile station (MS) operating in the wireless network. The method comprises the steps of: i) receiving in a PDSN of the wireless network first packet data directed to the target MS; ii) identifying in the first packet data a mobile identification number of the target MS; iii) using the mobile identification number to retrieve an IP address of the target mobile station from a first database of the PDSN; and iv) forwarding the first packet data to the target mobile station using the retrieved IP address. The method further comprises the step of determining from a second database of the PDSN a target PCF unit and a target base station controller with which the target MS is currently in communication.

Abstract: An apparatus for enabling signals directed to a first telecommunications terminal to be forwarded intelligently to a second telecommunications terminal in the vicinity of the first terminal is disclosed. In particular, the illustrative embodiment automatically forwards signals from a first terminal to the closest terminal in the network that the first terminal is authorized to forward to. The closest authorized terminal is determined via short-range wireless communication between the first terminal and other terminals in the first terminal's vicinity. In the illustrative embodiment, the terminals communicate with each other via Bluetooth transceivers.

Abstract: A method of provisioning a gateway (80) is provided in a telecommunications network including a circuit-switched network (90) and a packet-switched network (70). The gateway (80) bridges calls between the circuit-switched network (90) and the packet-switched network (70). The method includes: receiving a registration message from consumer premises equipment (CPE) (60), the message including an address for the CPE (60) on the packet-switched network (70); determining a directory number (DN) for the CPE (60); placing a probe call to the determined DN over the circuit-switched network (90); receiving a call from the circuit-switched network (90), the call being terminated at a call reference value (CRV); recognizing the received call received from the circuit-switched network (90) as the probe call; capturing the CRV at which the probe call is terminated; and, associating the captured CRV with the address for the CPE (60).

Abstract: The invention provides a method, system, and network entity for improving Soft Handover (SHO) Gain in networks, preferably in CDMA networks, comprising the step of determining the network performance in the UL (uplink) or in the DL (downlink), or both in the UL (uplink) and in the DL (downlink), and of measuring and tuning at least one or more of those parameters, preferably system outputs, that are directly related to SHO Gain, so as to control, preferably maximise, SHO Gain. The determination of the network performance provides an indicator of when and where SHO Gains are needed. The invention can be implemented in the RNC and/or BS and can e.g. be part of RAN, e.g. an UTRAN solution as well as IP RAN.

Abstract: An auto ID reader and one or two radio frequency transceivers are supported on a common support having a predetermined form factor, such as that of a scan engine module commonly utilized in hand-held bar code symbol scanners. Common digital processing circuitry is used for processing the signal from the auto ID sensor and an RF transceiver baseband signal, making a highly integrated and compact arrangement. A single Fast Fourier Transform circuit is utilized for each transceiver.

Abstract: A wireless terminal (and associated method) for communicating pictures via a wireless communication system. The pictures can be either maintained in the wireless terminal in galleries, each gallery including typically up to eight pictures, or the pictures can be stand-alone pictures. When maintained in galleries and stored in non-volatile memory of the wireless terminal, in an electronic folder, the pictures are termed clip-art pictures. The invention allows sending an entire gallery at a time as, among other formats, a single so-called Graphical Messaging System (GMS) picture (18×72 pixels). The invention also allows sending individual clip-art pictures in a message including text, actually in-line with the text of the message or indicating where in the text the clip-art pictures would appear in a wireless terminal adapted to the invention. In addition, the invention provides a picture editor allowing a user to create or edit either a clip-art or a standalone picture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel roof curb which can be constructed from modular components by interlocking joints. An interlocking joint for a roof curb which comprises a male joint member secured to the inner face of a first curb section, and a female joint member secured to the inner face of a second curb section, the male joint member and female joint member being adapted to mate with one another and arrange the first curb section and the second curb section at right angles with one another.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insulated building construction which includes panels having interior and exterior skins with an insulating core therebetween. Additionally, the bearing posts between panels have interior and exterior support members with an insulating layer therebetween. A mechanism for maintaining a thermal barrier around corners as well as between walls and roof is disclosed. All panels have standardized passageways which mate with one another to provide an efficient way of routing electrical wiring. A building in accordance with this invention may be constructed to be completely surrounded by appropriate insulating material thereby minimizing "thermal shorts".

Abstract: A method and means for keeping cattle in a stall barn is provided. The barn has feeding and resting places where each animal is kept during feeding and rest in a separate stall defined by vertical parallel side stall partitions, the animals being free from restraining connections to the feeding table and said partitions and being confined at the rear of the stall by a closing means controlled by power transmissions means which lifts it to a level above the standing height of the animals to allow them to back out from their individual stalls and move to a common collecting place along a predetermined route of a way system, the animals being subsequently returned to their stalls by the same or a different route, and the closing means being returned to confining position behind the animals, said routes being established by a plurality of adjustable gates within said way system, the gates being set in different positions by individual power transmission means.

Abstract: A two-part hold-down apparatus for an assembly of seam-connected panels (11, 12) firmly secures the panels at the seam (13) to the supporting structure while at the same time allowing for thermal expansion and contraction movement thereof. An upper fastening member (31) has an upstanding web portion (32) with a top flange (33) extending out from an inner face that is firmly secured in a seam (13) joining the adjacent sidewall portions of two panels and extends down to the supporting surface. A bottom pocket (36) extends up from an outer face of the web portion and terminates in a top rim (37). A lower fastening member (41) covered by a panel (12) has a depending end section (44) freely slidable in the pocket and a top section (45) that bears against the rim to exert a hold-down pressure thereon to form a slide joint between the two members. A base (42) of the lower fastening member is firmly affixed to the supporting structure.

Abstract: In a frame and movable panel assembly, such as a ventilating skylight, a weather seal comprises a panel cap on the panel, a projection on the frame and a water dam on the projection. The cap defines a covered recess into which the projection enters upon closure of the panel on the frame, to provide a primary air tight seal. The dam simultaneously contacts the cap to provide a secondary water tight seal which protects the primary seal.

Abstract: A window assembly which includes a light transmissive heat insulator. The insulator is comprised of a high loft body of bonded together synthetic staple fibers and a plastic film adhered thereto. The window assembly with its insulator has a heat resistance R value of at least about 3 while also being substantially transmissive to incident light.

Abstract: A moisture guard for inhibiting water damage to the interior of a home or building caused by moisture, leaks, rain, snow or the like accumulating at a door frame, window frame or the like. The moisture guard comprises a metallic facing fixed to a plastic molding, such as ABS plastic. The sill of a window frame or the sill of a door frame is seated on the metallic facing. The moisture guard has a z-shaped cross-sectional area. An integrally formed upstanding rear flange is at the rear edge of the base and an integrally formed depending front flange is at the forward edge of the base. At an end of the base is formed an end flange with an upstanding vertical wall and with a vertical side wall. The height of the vertical side wall is coextensive with the height of the upstanding end wall and the vertical side wall extends to the depth of the depending front flange.

Abstract: A duct molding for cables is provided for securely and efficiently mounting cables on the outside portion of a wall and/or ceiling. The subject duct molding includes an elongated tubular duct molding portion having a base and cover which can be at least partially disassociated from one another to provide access to the cables. Cables retaining clips are mounted on the base on the inside portion of the tubular duct molding. Each cable retaining clip includes a plurality of recesses formed by spring fingers which can removably retain individual cables. Expansion modules can be mounted in recesses of the cable retaining clip to expand the cable retaining capacity of the subject duct molding. Duct molding corner members are provided to enable mounting of the subject duct molding against sections of wall or ceiling that are angularly related to one another.

Abstract: Annular slab for closing the vessel of a fast nuclear reactor, comprising at least one downwardly divergent frusto-conical sleeve coaxial with the inner and outer sleeves delimiting the slab, dividing the slab envelope into upper and lower parts respectively filled with concrete incorporating metal reinforcements and with concrete for radiation protection.