Abstract: A method for operating a communications device for separating M source signals provided by M signal sources includes receiving at K antenna arrays M different summations of the M source signals, where K<M. Each antenna array receives at least one different summation of the M source signals, with at least one of the antenna arrays receiving at least two different summations of the M source signals. The M different summations are used for forming a hybrid separation matrix as a function of the following: time differences between receipt of the M different summations of the M source signals by the K antenna arrays; a spatial fourth order cumulant matrix pencil based upon the time differences; a spatial correlation matrix based upon the spatial fourth order cumulant matrix; and steering vectors of the M different summations of the M source signals based upon the spatial correlation matrix.

Abstract: A communications device includes an antenna array for receiving different summations of source signals from a plurality of signal sources, a receiver coupled to the antenna array for receiving the different summations of source signals, and a signal separation processor coupled to the receiver. Processing by the signal separation processor includes creating a matrix based upon the different summations of source signals, with the matrix being defined by linear independent equations with fewer equations than unknowns. The matrix is underdetermined, and parameters associated with the matrix are modified based upon different sets of parameter values, and respective matrix quality factors associated with the different sets of parameter values are determined. The matrix is then biased with a preferred set of parameter values so that the solution space may be narrowed for obtaining a solution.

Abstract: A MIMO communications system includes a transmitter, and a receiver synchronized with the transmitter. The transmitter changes the power levels for each layered space data stream on a time slotted basis. The data streams arrive at the receiver with various power levels, which provides suitable differences in the received signals for population of a mixing matrix for signal separation processing.

Abstract: In a communications device operating with a blind signal separation (BSS) processor, an initial mixing matrix is formed based upon the different summations of the source signals received by the antenna array. The initial mixing matrix is evaluated to determine a minimum rank that is necessary for at least one source signal to be useable after having been separated from the initial mixing matrix and decoded. An additional mixing matrix is then formed, and also includes the different summations of the source signals. If the rank of the additional mixing matrix is less than the minimum rank associated with the initial mixing matrix, then the source signals are modified so that the rank of the additional mixing matrix is increased.

Abstract: A communications device for separating source signals provided by M signal sources includes an antenna array comprising N elements for forming at least N antenna beams for receiving at least N different summations of the M source signals, with N and M being greater than 2. A controller is connected to the antenna array for selectively forming the at least N antenna beams. A blind signal separation processor forms a mixing matrix comprising up to the at least N different summations of the M source signals. The blind signal separation processor also determines if the different summations of the M source signals are correlated or statistically independent, and if not, then cooperates with the controller for forming different beams for receiving new different summations of the M source signals to replace the different summations of the M source signals that are not correlated or statistically independent in the mixing matrix.

Abstract: A communications device for separating source signals provided by M signal sources includes an antenna array comprising N antenna elements for receiving at least N different summations of the M source signals. A respective in-phase and quadrature module is connected downstream to each antenna element for separating each one of the N different summations of the M source signals received thereby into an in-phase and quadrature component set. A blind signal separation processor forms a mixing matrix comprising at least 2N different summations of the M source signals, with each in-phase and quadrature component set providing 2 inputs into the mixing matrix. The mixing matrix has a rank equal up to 2N. The desired source signals are separated from the mixing matrix by the blind signal separation processor.

Abstract: A communications device for separating source signals provided by M signal sources includes an antenna array comprising N antenna elements for receiving at least N different summations of the M source signals. A code despreader is connected to the N antenna elements for decoding the at least N different summations of the M source signals. Each one of the N different summations includes k codes for providing k different summations of the M source signals associated therewith. A blind signal separation processor forms a mixing matrix comprising at least kN different summations of the M source signals, and separates desired source signals from the mixing matrix. The mixing matrix has a rank equal up to kN.

Abstract: A communications device for separating source signals provided by M signal sources includes an antenna array comprising N antenna elements for receiving at least N different summations of the M source signals, with N and M being greater than 1. The N antenna elements include at least one antenna element for receiving at least one of the N different summations of the M source signals, and at least two correlated antenna elements for receiving at least two of the N different summations of the M source signals. The at least two correlated antenna elements are uncorrelated with the at least one antenna element. A receiver is connected to the antenna array. A blind signal separation processor is connected to the receiver for forming a mixing matrix comprising the at least N different summations of the M source signals, and for separating desired source signals from the mixing matrix. The mixing matrix has a rank equal up to at least N.

Abstract: A communications device for separating source signals provided by M signal sources includes an antenna array comprising N antenna elements for generating N initial antenna patterns for receiving N different summations of the M source signals, with N being less than M. The antenna array includes an elevation controller for selectively changing an elevation of at least one of the N initial antenna patterns for generating at least one additional antenna pattern so that at least one additional different summation of the M source signals is received thereby. A blind signal separation processor forms a mixing matrix comprising the N different summations of the M source signals, and the at least one additional different summation of the M source signals. The mixing matrix has a rank equal to N plus the number of additional different summations of the M source signals received using the additional antenna patterns. The blind signal separation processor separates desired source signals from the mixing matrix.

Abstract: A method of and register for obtaining information required to contact a communications unit is disclosed. The method includes: accessing a accessor location register, containing uniform resource names (URNs) cross referenced to uniform resource locators (URLs), to determine whether a URL corresponding to a URN for the communication unit is available; when the URL is available; initiating, using the URL, a first contact attempt with the communications unit; and contacting, using the URN, a home location register to validate the URL; and when the URL is not available; contacting, using the URN, the home location register to obtain the URL and then, using the URL, initiating a second contact attempt with the communications unit.

Abstract: A first transceiver (122) detects (402) a need for desired information available from a network server (108). In response to detecting the need and before contacting the network server, the first transceiver attempts (412) to obtain the desired information from another transceiver of a plurality of wireless transceivers near the first transceiver, thereby potentially eliminating a necessity for the first transceiver to contact the network server to obtain the desired information.

Abstract: A locating system includes a receiver for receiving a signal, having parameters, from a source. This locating system includes a database, which includes receiver records. Each receiver record includes (a) a source field, (b) a signal parameter field, (c) a receiver location computed using at least the source field and the signal parameter field. The receiver location computation has an accuracy. The database is indexed by the source field and the signal parameter field. The system includes a processor, which is configured to access the database using the source and signal parameters to find a coarse receiver record including a link to a fine receiver record. The fine receiver record has a better receiver location computation accuracy than the coarse receiver record.

Abstract: A method of and register for obtaining information required to contact a communications unit is disclosed. The method includes: accessing a accessor location register, containing uniform resource names (URNs) cross referenced to uniform resource locators (URLs), to determine whether a URL corresponding to a URN for the communication unit is available; when the URL is available; initiating, using the URL, a first contact attempt with the communications unit; and contacting, using the URN, a home location register to validate the URL; and when the URL is not available; contacting, using the URN, the home location register to obtain the URL and then, using the URL, initiating a second contact attempt with the communications unit.

Abstract: A messaging receiver (400) and corresponding system (100b) and method adaptable to a plurality of modulation formats including; a processor (401) having flexible resources (404), preferably software based, for receiving a signal to provide a modulation identifier, and a controller (403), coupled to the processor, for deploying the flexible resources responsive to the modulation identifier. Alternatively the messaging receiver includes a buffer (412) for storing a signal having a modulation format, and the processor processes the signal in accordance with the plurality of modulation formats so as to differentiate the modulation format, and the controller deploys the flexible resources responsive to the modulation format.

Abstract: A non-real time messaging system (200) for targeting messages to a subscriber unit (222) comprises a synchronized profile of where a subscriber unit should be located (a predetermined base transmission area for transmission of messages to the subscriber unit) maintained between a controller (212) and the subscriber unit. The subscriber unit detects when the subscriber unit is not within the receiving range of a predetermined base transmission area, informs the controller and the controller directs subsequent transmissions to an area identified by the subscriber unit and otherwise transmits subsequent messages to the predetermined base transmission area. The system further includes a plurality of base receivers (217) coupled to the controller for receiving transmissions from the subscriber units and allowing the controller to detect when the subscriber unit is not within the receiving range of a predetermined base transmission area.

Abstract: A distribution network 108 receives simplex communications or pages from any number of user interface nodes (UINs) (202) and distributes the pages to one or more paging outlets provided by page termination nodes (PTNs) (110) and delivery systems (102). The UINs (202) perform the bulk of the processing related to the distributed system of the present invention. Originator services (1000) are provided through UINs (202). Through originator services (1000) callers may place pages or inquire about previously placed pages. In placing pages, page originators can specify options (1102-1104) related to the delivery of pages. Subscriber updating services (1100) are also provided through UINs (202). The updating services (1100) allow a subscriber to alter (802-812) the services provided by the distribution network (108). For example, the subscriber may change delivery addresses (402) which identify the delivery systems (102) through which pages are to be delivered.

Abstract: A system controller (102) for managing telephone inputs includes telephone inputs for connecting to telephone calls, a service request handler (420), a monitor (432), and a limit adjuster (434). The telephone inputs are used for telephone calls, each telephone call being one of a plurality of call types. The service request hander (420) handles requests for phone call service by connecting telephone inputs to telephone calls according to an input limit for the call types, and further couples the telephone inputs to call handlers according to the call types. The monitor (432) monitors call connections of the telephone inputs for a first call type. The limit adjuster (434) adjusts an input limit according to a utilization factor derived in the monitoring step.

Abstract: A method and apparatus identify (822) respondents to a poll transmitted (806) in a radio communication system (100) comprising a transmitter (104) and a plurality of receivers (103, 105). A subset of a plurality of portable communication units (PCUs) (108) are each programmed (804, 806) with a bit pattern (510, 512, 514) corresponding uniquely to each PCU (108) and chosen such that when a group of at least two PCUs (108) are received simultaneously, the resultant received interference bit pattern provides a non-zero probability of correctly identifying at least a portion of the group, and a substantially zero probability of erroneously identifying a PCU (108) not in the group.

Abstract: A system controller (102) operates in a messaging system (100) to deliver a response to a message. The response is communicated to a messaging terminal (115) at a response telephone number. The messaging terminal (115) includes a voice receive mode or a data receive mode, or both. A message input handler (404) receives the message and the response telephone number during a telephone call. A memory (408) stores the response telephone number in correspondence with the message. The message input handler (404) also receives the response, associates the message stored in the message memory with the response, and retrieves the response telephone number corresponding with the message associated with the response. A telephone response handler (420) delivers the response in accordance with the receive mode of the messaging terminal (115), using the retrieved response telephone number.

Abstract: A method and apparatus perform remote memory management in an acknowledge-back selective call communication system (100) comprising an infrastructure (102) and a selective call receiver (120). The infrastructure (102) transmits (904) a notification (406) of a pending message for the receiver (120). The receiver (120) reports (906) in response a memory value (414) specifying space available in a memory (322) for storing the pending message. The infrastructure (102) compares (908) the memory value (414) with the length of the pending message to see if sufficient memory space is available to store the pending message in the receiver (120). The infrastructure (102) controls further processing of the pending message based on the result of the comparison.