Abstract: A device 20 includes a receiver 21 for receiving and processing signals at least in a first frequency band and an antenna 216 which is connected to the receiver 21. In order to improve the performance of such a receiver, the device 20 in addition includes a tuning component 217 for shifting a frequency response of the antenna 216 from the first frequency band to a second frequency band. Further, the device 20 includes a controlling portion 221 causing the tuning component 217 to shift the frequency response of the antenna 216 from the first frequency band to the second frequency band, in case a wideband noise is expected in the first frequency band. A corresponding method is shown as well.

Abstract: A media file content provider 30 sends a non-permanent copy of a media file, such as a music or video file, to a second mobile station MS 34 in response to a request from a first MS 22. The copy may be rendered non-permanent by streaming it, by encrypting it, and by appending a first instruction to automatically delete it after playing. The first MS 22 may be given an option of delivery pathways, such as cellular 76, 78, WLAN 80, or DVB-H 84. After playing, an offer is made to the second MS 34 to purchase a permanent copy of the media file. If accepted, the content provider may provide another copy of the media file, or preferably a permanent decryption key or a second instruction that defeats the first instruction prior to its deletion of the media file.

Abstract: A receiver 650 operates in close proximity to at least one other component 610, 611, 612 causing interferences in signals received by the receiver 650. It is determined (steps 2002; 2003) whether and at which frequency a higher harmonic of and/or an inter-modulation product with signals generated by the other component 610 causes interference in signals received by the receiver 650, based on information about signals generated by the other component 610, 611, 612. At least one characteristic of the receiver 650 is adjusted to diminish an influence by a determined interference.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for improving the interoperability of transmitters and receivers in a mobile station. Certain exemplary techniques involve performing filtering in a transmitter in response to a notification that a receiver is able to receive a reception frequency band. Other exemplary techniques involve changing one or more inputs of one or more devices in a receiver in response to a transmission by a transmitter. Still other exemplary techniques are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods that are adapted to avoid radio frequency interference, electromagnetic interference, and/or electromechanical interference originating from modules, peripherals and interconnects of an electronic device, such as a mobile terminal, that are generating unintentional radiation (e.g. memory cards, camera flashes, data buses etc.) and coupling to the radios of the same electronic device are disclosed. The systems may include a controller unit that schedules the operation of the components to avoid concurrent operation of radios and sensitive peripheral devices which may interfere with each other during concurrent operation.

Abstract: A method and a device used for displaying wideband information to a user has a return channel made through a cellular mobile terminal providing interactivity. The device (10) has a first antenna (12) and a second antenna (20), a receiver (14, 16) that is coupled to the first antenna and a transmitter (24) that is coupled to the second antenna. The method includes, prior to receiving information in a symbol-wise manner with the receiver in a first band of radio frequencies, generating a notification of reception with the receiver by asserting a DVB_RX_ON signal (16A) and, in response to the notification, requesting a change of transmitter transmission frequencies from a second band of radio frequencies to a third band of radio frequencies that is predetermined to avoid interference with the reception of the information in the first band of radio frequencies.

Abstract: A headset has a first and an optional second earpiece 12, 16 respectively coupled to a plug 30 via first and an optional second conductors 14, 20, 18, 22. An antenna loop section 36 has a first loop section 31 at least partially bound to a portion of the first conductor 20, and a second loop section 33 bound to at least a portion of the second conductor 22. Where bound, the first conductor and first loop section may be coaxial or side-by-side. The loop sections include inductors 42,44, and the conductors include ferrite rings 38,40 near the earpieces. A connector 24 mechanically holds the first and second conductors in proximity to one another, and also includes a conductive bridge 34 to electrically couple the first and second loop segments, which may be via a contact connection or a capacitive connection. Audio and RF signals are separated by frequency in a device 50 to which the headset is coupled.

Abstract: A method provides controlling operation of a memory device. The method includes receiving activity information relating to at least one electromagnetic field external to the memory device. The method further includes controlling storing data to and reading from the memory device based on the activity information. A memory device and a communication device are configured to execute the method.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus, method and software product for using a cover antenna (e.g., conductive, metallic, etc.) in an electronic device, with multiple coupled feeds (e.g., dual feed) to the antenna and with one or more switches and a matching circuit. Then it is possible to use a metal plate as a metal cover, e.g., for mobile devices, which will act as an antenna with multiple feedings for cellular and non-cellular radios.

Abstract: A combination of a GPS device and an adjacent mobile communications device. The mobile communications device comprises: a wireless communications transceiver comprising means for receiving at least one of timing information and location information. The GPS device comprises: a receiver for receiving at least one GPS signal, a positional estimator for providing a positional estimate in dependence of said received at least one GPS signal and said at least one of timing information and location information.

Abstract: A mobile station is disclosed that includes a first antenna, at least one second antenna, and a receiver coupled to the first antenna. The receiver includes first control logic configured to generate a notification of the receiver being able to receive a reception frequency band and includes a transmitter coupled to the at least one second antenna and the receiver. The transmitter communicates radio frequency (RF) signals in a transmission frequency band over an RF transmit path to the at least one second antenna. The transmitter includes a tunable filter coupleable to the RF transmit path, and second control logic configured to adjust at least one characteristic of the tunable filter based at least in part on the notification. The adjustment is performed to reduce, when the tunable filter is coupled to the RF transmit path, interference caused by transmission in the transmission frequency band with reception in the reception frequency band.

Abstract: A method for operating a receiver and a device are provided. The device comprises a first and a second antenna, a receiver operationally coupled to the first antenna and a transceiver operationally coupled to the second antenna. The receiver receives information in bursts on a first band of radio frequencies. A controller of the device measures signal strength of the information received with the receiver, compares the measured signal strength to a reference value and enables operation of the transceiver if the measured signal strength is above the reference value, and limits operation of the transceiver during reception of the bursts if the measured signal strength is below the reference value.

Abstract: A method for securing the operation of a receiver in a two-way radio apparatus by enhancing the isolation between the transmitter and receiver, and a radio apparatus employing said method. The transmitter and receiver in a radio apparatus have separate antennas (320, 330). The transmitter has at least two mutually alternative filters which have different attenuations in the receive band. Transmitting antenna matching is monitored by measuring the strength of the field (re) reflected from the antenna (320) towards the power amplifier (PA). When the strength of the reflected field in proportion to the strength of the propagating field is above a certain threshold, the filter (312) which has a greater stop-band attenuation in the receive band will be used as the transmitting filter. Otherwise, the filter (311) which has a smaller stop-band attenuation and, hence, smaller pass-band attenuation will be used as the transmitting filter.

Abstract: A device 22 includes a communication system transceiver 40 for exchanging signals in a first frequency band and a receiver 30 for receiving signals in a second frequency band. In order to improve the performance of the receiver. A processing portion 34 of the devices detects the presence of signals interfering with the signals in the second frequency band and also determines a timing pattern for interfering signals based on a timing information which is indicative of the timing for transmissions employed by the transceiver 40. A manipulation of signals reaching the receiver 30 during intervals defined by the determined timing pattern is then done, in order to reduce a performance degradation due to interfering signals originating from a transmitter 21 employing the same timing for transmissions as the transceiver 40. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio communication apparatus for checking antenna interface connections of first antenna means of the radio communication apparatus, wherein a predetermined signal is transmitted at a frequency within a reception band of the first antenna means by using a second antenna means of the radio communication apparatus. The transmitted predetermined signal is received through the first antenna means to obtain a reception output which is compared with the predetermined signal. Thereby, a self-test option can be provided in the communication apparatus, e.g. mobile phone, so that no extra components are required during manufacturing and antenna operation can be continuously monitored during usage.

Abstract: A device 20 includes a receiver 21 for receiving and processing signals at least in a first frequency band and an antenna 216 which is connected to the receiver 21. In order to improve the performance of such a receiver, the device 20 in addition includes a tuning component 217 for shifting a frequency response of the antenna 216 from the first frequency band to a second frequency band. Further, the device 20 includes a controlling portion 221 causing the tuning component 217 to shift the frequency response of the antenna 216 from the first frequency band to the second frequency band, in case a wideband noise is expected in the first frequency band. A corresponding method is shown as well.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for improving the interoperability of transmitters and receivers in a mobile station. Certain exemplary techniques involve performing filtering in a transmitter in response to a notification that a receiver is able to receive a reception frequency band. Other exemplary techniques involve changing one or more inputs of one or more devices in a receiver in response to a transmission by a transmitter. Still other exemplary techniques are disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for improving the interoperability of transmitters and receivers in a mobile station. Certain exemplary techniques involve performing filtering in a transmitter in response to a notification that a receiver is able to receive a reception frequency band. Other exemplary techniques involve changing one or more inputs of one or more devices in a receiver in response to a transmission by a transmitter. Still other exemplary techniques are disclosed.

Abstract: A device 1 comprises a communication system transmitter 30 for transmitting signals via a radio interface in a first frequency band. The device further comprises a receiver 10 for receiving signals via a radio interface in a second frequency band. The receiver 10 includes an attenuating component 13 for attenuating signals received by the receiver 10. Moreover, the device comprises a controlling portion 50 setting an attenuation which is applied by the attenuating component 13 to received signals to a higher value, in case the communication system transmitter 30 transmits signals with a power level exceeding a certain value, and setting an attenuation which is applied by the attenuating component 13 to received signals to a lower value, in case no signal is transmitted by the communication system transmitter 30. The invention relates equally to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A portable hand-held electronic device including a first section having electronic circuitry with a ground plane and a first antenna adapted to communicate with a mobile telephone system; and a second section movably connected to the first section. The second section includes a second frequency antenna. The second antenna is operably coupled to the electronic circuitry in the first section, and the second antenna is movable with the second section away from the ground plane as the second section is moved relative to the first section.