Abstract: A communication device includes a primary communication unit and an auxiliary communication unit. The primary communication unit is operable between an operational state in which a primary communication channel is able to be established for communication with a remote control station and a non-operational state in which the primary communication unit is unable to communicate with the remote control station and the auxiliary communication unit is configurable in an operational state for establishing an auxiliary communication channel for communicating with the remote control station. The primary and auxiliary communication channels include primary and auxiliary radio links respectively.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to reducing variation in a distribution of transducer fly heights by selectively applying first and second fly height adjustment values to a plurality of transducers, the second fly height adjustment value being a multiple of the first fly height adjustment value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medically implantable integrated biocompatible power module incorporating a power source (e.g., battery), a power management circuit (PMC), a magnetically inductive coupling system (MICS) for remote communication and/or inductive charging and a homing device for locating the implanted inductive charging coil. Three configurations are disclosed, each generally suitable for a specified range of energy capacities. The implantable power module (IPM) allows for improved design flexibility for medical devices since the power source may be located remotely and be recharged safely in situ. Special safety aspects may be incorporated, including endothermic phase change heat absorption material (HAM), emergency energy disconnect and emergency energy drain circuits. Communication (one or two way) may be carried out using the inductive charging link, a separate inductive pathway, or other pathway such as RF or via light waves.

Abstract: Game playing apparatus is disclosed comprising a game controller arranged to be held by a game player and a base station connected to or forming part of a game console, the controller and base station communicating over a wireless link and wherein the base station is provided with a loop aerial and the game controller is provided with either a dipole aerial or a loop aerial.

Abstract: Communication apparatus comprising a plurality of mobile communication devices arranged for peer-to-peer communication using TDMA, the arrangement being such that a said device wishing to transmit uses a time slot in each TDMA time-frame used for transmission, the time slot in each frame being the same and wherein the communication devices include means for synchronization to the same TDMA time frame using a synchronization signal, the synchronization signal being transmitted by a said communication device or a GPS satellite.

Abstract: Signal processing apparatus for providing a conversion of audio and E-mail signals received from a network interface 13 and for supplying the signals either to an audio reception device 80 in the form of a telephone handset or to a video reception in the form of a video processor 8 for display on a television set 9 and, selectively, for converting the received signals for reception on the other reception device.

Abstract: Signal processing apparatus for providing a conversion of audio and E-mail signals received from a network interface 13 and for supplying the signals either to an audio reception device 80 in the form of a telephone handset or to a video reception in the form of a video processor 8 for display on a television set 9 and, selectively, for converting the received signals for reception on the other reception device.