Abstract: The present invention provides a method (200) and apparatus (700 and 800) for identifying individuals in a crowd. The method comprises the steps of selecting an identification signal (204), sending the identification signal (206) to the electronic device (802) of an individual/individuals to be identified by using an electronic device (702), available with the user; and selectively activating (208) the electronic device (802). The user can identify the individual based on the activated electronic device.

Abstract: A method (100) for limiting transmission power of a communication device (600) having a plurality of transceivers (610, 615). The method can include determining a desired maximum transmission power and determining a plurality of power contribution factors. Each of the power contribution factors can be associated with a respective one of the transceivers. The method also can include determining an expected transmission power based on, at least in part, a sum of the power contribution factors. Further, responsive to the expected transmission power exceeding the desired maximum transmission power, the power contribution for at least one of the transceivers can be selectively reduced or terminated.

Abstract: A method (300) for improving a user's experience with a mobile station (100). The method can include detecting whether the mobile station is being held properly. In response to detecting that the mobile station is not being held properly, an indicator (140, 145) can be presented via a user interface (230) to indicate to a user that the mobile station is being held improperly. The method also can include, responsive to detecting that the mobile station is being held properly, generating an indicator via the user interface that indicates to the user that the mobile station is being held properly.

Abstract: A method (10) and system (200) of lighted or colored push-to-connect can include awaiting (11) for a incoming push to connect signal (having caller identification information) such as a push to talk signal, retrieving (12) caller settings from a phonebook, look-up table or other source, and displaying (15) a push-to-connect color notification based on the caller identification information. The method can also include determining (13) if a color preference is stored for a particular caller and retrieving (14) a program display driver with parameters from a phonebook for if the color preference is stored and otherwise displaying (16) a push-to-connect color notification based on default attributes and caller identification information if no color preferences are stored.

Abstract: A method and system for location determination at a mobile communication device 102 is provided. The mobile communication device 102 includes a satellite positioning receiver 410. The mobile communication device 102 acquires a first location aiding parameter and a second location aiding parameter from a first Terrestrial Communication Network (TCN) 108 and a second TCN 110, respectively. Selection of the first TCN 108 and the second TCN 110 is based on the first and second location aiding parameters, respectively. The satellite positioning receiver 410 uses the first and second location aiding parameters to determine the location at the mobile communication device 102.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a solution that automatically informs a speaker to decrease his or her speaking rate, when that rate likely exceeds a rate that a listener can understand. This can be accomplished by determining a speaking rate for the speaker, which is compared against a speaking rate threshold. The speaking rate threshold can be based upon a listening rate, estimated or known, of the listener. The listening rate can be a variable value based in part upon a proficiency that the listener has with a language being spoken. The speaker can be informed to slow down by an activation of a sensory mechanism of a wearable computing device designed to vibrate, beep, blink, speak a message, display a message, and the like, whenever a speaking rate of the speaker exceeds the speaking rate threshold.

Abstract: A method (500) for reserving energy resources on a communication device (115, 120, 300). The method can include receiving an emergency indicator (135) associated with an emergency plan. Based on the emergency indicator, an amount of energy to reserve on a communication device can be selected. The selected amount of energy then can be reserved on the communication device. Receiving the emergency indicator can include receiving an indicator (140, 145) of an assigned role or task. Receiving the emergency indicator also can include receiving an indictor of the energy to be reserved. Selecting the amount of energy to reserve can include selecting an amount of energy associated with the role or task. In response to receiving the emergency indicator, an acknowledgement (150, 155) of whether an assignment of the role or task is accepted can be communicated.

Abstract: The invention provides a cellular telephone or other communications device with improved satellite positioning capability. A location reference point and a selective uncertainty range may be used as aiding information to seed a global positioning calculation. In embodiments, the location reference point may represent the location of the cellular service site or other network service site serving the communications device. In embodiments, the selective uncertainty may be selected from a plurality of possible uncertainties and may represent an approximate distance from the communications device to the location reference point. In other embodiments, the selective uncertainty may represent a range of possible locations within a network service area.

Abstract: A mobile communication device (100) contains a local wireless controller (114) for operating with a remote audio processor (124). The remote audio processor is used for listening to and speaking with remote parties via the mobile communication device, and operates in a mode having a relatively long latency in communicating with the mobile communication device. Upon receiving a dispatch call (306), a baseband processor (108) of the mobile communication device notifies an application processor (110) with a high priority dispatch notification (122). The high priority dispatch notification causes an active link to be established between the mobile communication device and remote audio processor sooner than if were to occur with ordinary call processing.

Abstract: A method for limiting transmission power of a communication device (600). The method can include determining a desired maximum transmission power and determining a plurality of power contribution factors. Each of the power contribution factors can be associated with a respective service active on the communication device. The method also can include determining an expected transmission power based on, at least in part, a sum of the power contribution factors. Further, in response to the expected transmission power exceeding the desired maximum transmission power, the power contribution for at least one of the services active on the communication device can be selectively reduced or terminated. Selectively reducing the power contribution can include reducing a bit rate of a service data stream for the service and/or reducing a duty cycle of a service data stream for the service. Selectively terminating the power contribution can include terminating the service.

Abstract: A method for determining the co-location of cell sites includes the steps of acquiring a neighbor cell list (602), monitoring the neighbor cell sites for longitude and latitude information (604). Te longitude and latitude information is used of calculating the distance and bearings between the serving and neighbor cell sites (606 and 608). Neighbor cell sites having similar bearing and distances are grouped together (610), if grouped neighbors are in close proximity, the centroid of a polygon formed by the sector vertices is determined (614) and new latitude and longitude information for the centorid is determined (616). The neighbor cell list is then modified to indicate sectored versus omni-directional sites (620) and the information is then used by the communication device to make better mobility decisions.

Abstract: A method (600) for prioritizing communication services across multiple service initiators in a multi-modal communication device (110). The method can include establishing an inter-process communications link (140) between a first processor (125) and at least a second processor (130) within the communication device. Responsive to a request (202) for a first service provided by the first processor, a determination can be made whether the first service has a higher priority than a second service currently active on a second processor. A conflict message can be provided in response to the second service having a higher priority than the first service, or at least one process, such as initiation of the first service, can be implemented in response to the first service having a higher priority than the second service. Further service initiated messages (204, 206) can be communicated from the second process to an external device and to the first processor.

Abstract: A system (100) and method (700) for capturing and cataloguing media filenames can include a media capturing device (101, 102 or 103), a context input device (106) for a providing a context value associated with at least one media file, and a processor (106) coupled to the context input device. The processor can be programmed to apply the context value to a media filename or a group of media filenames. The media capturing device can be a digital camera, a digital audio recording device, a digital video camera, a camera phone, or a portable computing device with any combination thereof. The context input device can include a voice capturing device and the system can further include a voice to text converter and tagging engine for tagging textual representations of captured voice associated with media captured by the media capturing device.

Abstract: A mobile communication device (202) outside the service area of a communications network 210 in need of satellite positioning assistance information to perform a location determination (308). The mobile communication device receives the assistance information from a peer mobile communication device (204, 206) over a direct link.

Abstract: A system includes a wireless device (101) and at least one stimulator pad (400, 500). The stimulator pad (400, 500) has a set of electrodes (404) that are in communication with the wireless device (101). The stimulator pad (400, 500) is worn on the skin of a user. The wireless device (101) is operable to receive an incoming signal and to place an electric potential on the conductors (404) so that various areas of the user's body are stimulated and the user will receive notification of the incoming signal in a completely silent manner. The pad (400) can be either wired or wireless and can be used to deliver therapeutic body stimulation as well. In another embodiment, the wireless device (101) controls at least one stimulator pad (400, 500) independent of any incoming signal received.

Abstract: A method (1000) and a communication device (120) for articulating an emotional response from a first user to a second user. The communication device can include a positioning system (230) that senses a rotational input received by the communication device or an orientation of the communication device, and generates corresponding input parameter. The positioning system can determine an amount of rotation of the communication device or determine the direction in which the communication device is oriented. The device also can include a processor (220) that correlates the input parameter to an indicator message (130) and a network adapter (210) that forwards the indicator message from the communication device to a second communication device (140). The indicator message can represent an emotional state of a user and can include a Chernoff face, one or more images, a sound token, a color, a vibration sequence or a text message.

Abstract: A communication system (100) for bridging talk groups includes private network communication devices (102) operating within a private network system, and public network communication devices (110, 122, 112) operating within a public network system. At least one communication subsystem (104) is operable with both the private and public network systems. The communication subsystem (104) relays information between the private network communication devices (102) and the public network communication devices (110, 122, 112).

Abstract: A mobile communication device (214) in a communication system (200) initiates a call over the fixed equipment network of the communication system to another mobile communication device (216). If the two mobile communication devices are within sufficient proximity to each other, they may switch to a direct mode of communication. (318). The direct mode and network mode of communication are in different frequency bands using different air interface protocols.

Abstract: A method for determining the co-location of cell sites includes the steps of acquiring a neighbor cell list (602), monitoring the neighbor cell sites for longitude and latitude information (604). Te longitude and latitude information is used fo calculating the distance and bearings between the serving and neighbor cell sites (606 and 608). Neighbor cell sites having similar bearing and distances are grouped together (610), if grouped neighbors are in close proximity, the centroid of a polygon formed by the sector vertices is determined (614) and new latitude and longitude information for the centorid is determined (616). The neighbor cell list is then modified to indicate sectored versus omni-directional sites (620) and the information is then used by the communication device to make better mobility decisions.

Abstract: Location information is acquired through a public network system (102, 106) and transferred over to a private network system (104, 108) in order to improve location accuracy and reduce search time for a two-way radio (104).