Diplex Patents (Class 370/297)
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Publication number: 20120106410Abstract: The present invention employs hierarchical modulation to simultaneously transmit information on different modulation layers using a carrier RF signal. Initially, first data to be transmitted is assigned to a first modulation layer and second data is assigned to a second modulation layer. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first and second data are assigned based on reliability criteria. The first and second modulation layers are hierarchical modulation layers of the carrier RF signal. Once assigned, the first data is transmitted using the first modulation layer of the carrier RF signal and the second data is transmitted using the second modulation layer of the carrier RF signal. In one embodiment of the present invention, information may be transmitted to one end user using one modulation layer, and information may be transmitted to a different end user using a different modulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Rockstar Bidco, LPInventors: Ming Jia, Jianglei Ma, Pelying Zhu, Wen Tong, Curt Dodd
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Patent number: 8170166Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for transmitting messages over a serial interface. A method comprises receiving a first signal at a first time and receiving a second signal at a second time, the second time being after the first time. If a difference between the second time and the first time is less than a threshold time period, the method comprises generating a first message that is representative of the first signal and the second signal and transmitting the first message over the serial interface. In accordance with one embodiment, the threshold time period is equal to one half of an interface acquisition delay time period associated with the serial interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Stebbings, Vivek Bhan, Daniel B. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20120093046Abstract: An antenna arrangement has a first signal path connected to a first antenna. A second signal path is connected to a second antenna. A third signal path includes a device that measures the signal strength. Directional couplers couple the first and second signal paths to the third signal path. Filters filter out signal components that are coupled by one antenna into the other antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012
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Publication number: 20120087284Abstract: An antenna having a passive feed network in one band, and an active radio network in an adjacent band, is provided. The antenna includes radiating elements arranged in an array dimensioned to transmit and receive RF signals. The antenna includes diplexers having a first port, a second port and a third port. The first port of each diplexer coupled to at least one radiating element. The diplexer has a first filter coupling the first port to the second port and a second filter coupling the first port to the third port. A passive feed network includes a phase shifter, which is coupled to an input transmission line and a plurality of output transmission lines. Each of the output transmission lines may be coupled to one of the second ports of one of the diplexers. An active radio is coupled to each of the third ports of the plurality of diplexers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Andrew LLCInventors: Kevin Eldon LINEHAN, Jonas Aleksa
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Publication number: 20120087285Abstract: A high-frequency switch module includes a first diplexer arranged to receive a GPS signal and to send/receive a GSM 1800 communication signal and a GSM 1900 communication signal, and a switch element arranged to switch between the sending/receiving of the GSM 1800 and the sending/receiving of the GSM 1900 communication signal. A SAW filter having a passage band corresponding to the frequency band of the GSM 1900 communication signal and a SAW filter having a passage band corresponding to the frequency band of the GSM 1800 communication signal are connected to the switch element. A line length of a transmission line for connection to the SAW filter which provides a reflection phase closer to the open side for the GPS signal as viewed from the switch element is greater than that of a transmission line for connection to the other SAW filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventor: Hiromichi KITAJIMA
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Publication number: 20120082072Abstract: Systems and methods for combining signals from multiple active wireless receivers are discussed herein. An exemplary system comprises a first downconverter, a phase comparator, a phase adjuster, and a second downconverter. The first downconverter may be configured to downconvert a received signal from a first antenna to an intermediate frequency to create an intermediate frequency signal. The phase comparator may be configured to mix the received signal and a downconverted signal to create a mixed signal, compare a phase of the mixed signal to a predetermined phase, and generate a phase control signal based on the comparison, the downconverted signal being associated with the received signal from the first antenna. The phase adjuster may be configured to alter the phase of the intermediate frequency signal based on the phase control signal. The second downconverter may be configured to downconvert the phase-shifted intermediate frequency signal to create an output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Ying SHEN
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Patent number: 8149742Abstract: A diplexer for steering transmit and receive signals between an antenna and a transmitter and receiver of a radio frequency communication system. The diplexer includes a first quadrature hybrid device configured for bidirectional communication with the antenna and configured for rerouting transmission signals from the transmitter. The diplexer also includes at least one pair of filters coupled to quadrature ports of the quadrature hybrid device. The at least one pair of filters provides a receive signal from the antenna via the quadrature hybrid device through a receive path and routes a transmit signal from the transceiver via the quadrature hybrid device through a transmit path. The at least one filter pair is configured to filter out noise from the receive signal and to reflect the transmit signal energy while allowing noise through from the transmit signal. The diplexer also includes a second quadrature hybrid device configured to receive an output from each of the at least one pair of filters.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventor: William B. Sorsby
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Method and system for a software defined power amplifier for multi-band, multi-standard applications
Patent number: 8130735Abstract: Methods and systems for a software defined power amplifier for multi-band, multi-standard applications are disclosed and may comprise configuring a single programmable output stage of a multi-band, multi-standard transmitter to handle transmission of a signal according to multiple wireless communication protocols and frequency ranges. The output stage may be configured by coupling a power amplifier (PA) within the programmable output stage to a switch or a duplexer, which may be coupled to one or more of multiple antennas, each of which may handle signals in a different frequency range. Each antenna may be impedance matched with the power amplifier using transformers, and may be coupled by activating at least one integrated transistor. The PA may be biased to operate in one of a plurality of classes of operation comprising Class A, AB, C and F associated with the wireless communication protocols, which may comprise EDGE, GSM, WCDMA and wireless LAN.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventor: Ahmadreza Rofougaran -
Patent number: 8116412Abstract: The present invention employs hierarchical modulation to simultaneously transmit information on different modulation layers using a carrier RF signal. Initially, first data to be transmitted is assigned to a first modulation layer and second data is assigned to a second modulation layer. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first and second data are assigned based on reliability criteria. The first and second modulation layers are hierarchical modulation layers of the carrier RF signal. Once assigned, the first data is transmitted using the first modulation layer of the carrier RF signal and the second data is transmitted using the second modulation layer of the carrier RF signal. In one embodiment of the present invention, information may be transmitted to one end user using one modulation layer, and information may be transmitted to a different end user using a different modulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Rockstar Bidco, LPInventors: Ming Jia, Jianglei Ma, Peiying Zhu, Wen Tong, Curt Dodd
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Publication number: 20120020259Abstract: A preprocessing circuit for receive signals of a local coil in a magnetic resonance facility (1) includes an arrangement for supplying at least one auxiliary frequency signal of an auxiliary frequency. For at least one or the auxiliary frequency signal, a frequency multiplier generates the auxiliary frequency signal from an intermediate signal transmitted from a receive system of the magnetic resonance facility by way of a transmission link. The multiplier generates the auxiliary frequency signal with a frequency corresponding to a whole-number fraction of the auxiliary frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Jan Bollenbeck, Ralph Oppelt
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Publication number: 20110305174Abstract: An antenna includes a diplexer having a high pass filter coupled to first and second radiating elements and a low pass filter coupled to third and fourth radiating elements, the first and second radiating elements oriented in a different direction relative to the third and fourth radiating elements. Signals are transmitted to or receive from the first and second radiating elements with a greater intensity relative to the intensity with which the signals are transmitted to or received from the third and fourth radiating elements when the signal frequencies are above a low pass roll-off frequency of the low pass filter. Signals are transmitted to or received from the third and fourth radiating elements with a greater intensity relative to the intensity with which the signals are transmitted to or received from the first and second radiating elements when the signal frequencies are below a high pass roll-off frequency of the high pass filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Marion P. Hensley, Matthew R. Dexter
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Patent number: 8073514Abstract: A dual autodiplexing antenna (300) redirects power flow (303) from an unloaded antenna to a loaded antenna, thereby improving communication performance under loaded conditions. The dual autodiplexing antenna (300) includes a first antenna (101) disposed at a first end (103) of a portable two-way communication device (100). A second antenna (102) is disposed at the distal end (104) of the portable two-way communication device (100). The first antenna (101) and second antenna (102) are coupled to a transceiver (107) by a first transmission line matching circuit (201) and a second transmission line matching circuit (202), respectively. In one embodiment, the first antenna (101) is configured to primarily operate in a first bandwidth, while the second antenna (102) is configured to primarily operate in a second bandwidth. When one of the first antenna (101) or second antenna (102) is loaded, power flow (303) is redirected to the lesser loaded antenna.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.Inventors: Greg R. Black, Vijay L. Asrani, Adrian Napoles
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Patent number: 8068537Abstract: A communication circuit for providing a bi-directional data transmission over a signal line, thereby receiving a first digital data stream and transmitting a corresponding first signal into a near end of a signal line to a remote device, the remote device being connected to a far end of the signal line, receiving a second signal at the near end of the signal line from the remote device and deriving a second digital data stream therefrom, having a replica generator for providing, in response to the first digital data stream or a signal derived therefrom, a replica signal, and an extraction circuit for extracting the second digital data stream from the second signal in response to the replica signal and a comparator signal deduced from the near end of the signal line and an automatic test equipment having a plurality of communication circuits each providing a bi-directional data transmission.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Verigy (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventor: Bernhard Roth
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Publication number: 20110274018Abstract: The present invention employs hierarchical modulation to simultaneously transmit data over different modulation layers using a carrier RF signal. Each modulation layer may be of a higher or lower order than the other modulation layers. Certain embodiments of the present invention may transmit different information on the different modulation layers. Other embodiments of the present invention may use the different layers for processing different information streams.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Nortel Networks LimitedInventor: David G. Steer
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Publication number: 20110267998Abstract: The replacement and elimination of duplexers in a tightly coupled dipole phased array starts with transmit and receive functions physically separated and having different antenna port feeds. The simple coupling network used with tightly coupled dipole arrays is replaced by a state switch which alternates between a coupling state and a dipole feed connection state. The basic method can be applied to antenna apertures of various kinds, including both linear and dual polarized versions. The ability to locate state switches at various nodes in tightly coupled dipole phased arrays permits flexibility in antenna design and eliminates bulky and lossy components, simplifies the design requirements and allows independent optimization of the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: David E. Meharry, Randall R. Lapierre, Berbard J. Schmanski
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Publication number: 20110261734Abstract: In one embodiment, a differential power amplifier structure includes a transceiver module supporting multiple frequency band signals, a plurality of power amplifiers coupled to the transceiver module, each of the plurality of power amplifiers having at least two outputs having 180° phase offset therebetween, and a plurality of filters coupled to the plurality of power amplifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Alexandre Dupuy, Can Zheng
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Publication number: 20110255452Abstract: A method for providing enhanced broadband services over a communications network includes the steps of: receiving from the communications network at least first signals in a first frequency band, the first signals comprising programming material that has been converted from a second frequency band and/or material originally generated in the first frequency band to be converted to the second frequency band, the first and second frequency bands being non-overlapping; translating one or more first signals from the first frequency band to the second frequency band; and combining the one or more first signals translated to the second frequency band with the first signals in the first frequency band to generate combined programming material comprising one or more signals in the first frequency band and one or more signals in the second frequency band for reception by receiving location equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Time Warner Cable Inc.Inventor: Paul D. Brooks
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Patent number: 8036148Abstract: A high-frequency circuit for wireless communications selectively using a first frequency band and a second frequency band lower than the first frequency band, comprising an antenna terminal; first and second transmission terminals to which transmitting signals in the first and second frequency bands are input; first and second receiving terminals from which received signals in the first and second frequency bands are output; a diplexer circuit for branching a first-frequency-band-signal path and a second-frequency-band-signal path; a switch circuit for switching a path for a transmitting signal and a path for a received signal; a low-noise amplifier circuit disposed between the switch circuit and the second receiving terminal for amplifying a received signal in the second frequency band; and first and second filter circuits disposed between the antenna terminal and the low-noise amplifier circuit in this order from the antenna terminal, both filter circuits passing a received signal in the second frequency baType: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Hitachi Metals, Ltd.Inventors: Keisuke Fukamachi, Shigeru Kemmochi, Kazuhiro Hagiwara
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Publication number: 20110243043Abstract: A radio is provided for transmit-receive isolation and filtering (INTRIFWA) that are sealed and/or integrally built-in a housing of a transmitter, which can be used in microwave communication systems, including satellite based communications systems and terrestrial based microwave communication systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Hughes Network Systems, LLCInventors: Thomas Jackson, Guo Chen, Larry Cronise, Peter Hou, Barre Lankford, Edmund Lott, Ross Thomson
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Publication number: 20110228713Abstract: A dual band high isolation antenna structure includes a diplexer unit, a 4-port decoupling module, a first frequency band antenna assembly, and a second frequency band antenna assembly. The diplexer unit is operable to frequency domain multiplex between a first frequency band and a second frequency band. The 4-port decoupling module is operably coupled to the diplexer unit and is operable to isolate a first pair of ports from a second pair of ports. The first frequency band antenna assembly is operably coupled to the diplexer unit and is operable to transceive wireless signals in the first frequency band. The second frequency band antenna assembly is operably coupled to a port in each of the first and second pairs of ports and is operable to transceive wireless signals in the second frequency band.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: BROADCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolaos G. Alexopoulos, Seunghwan Yoon
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Patent number: 8014373Abstract: An antenna assembly for a wireless communications device has an antenna, a filter circuit, and a connector constructed to engage a wireless communications device. A filter circuit includes a band-pass filter and a first notch filter disposed in serial electrical communication with the band-pass filter, the band-pass filter operable to permit the passage of oscillatory electrical signals in a first frequency range, the first notch filter operable to impede the passage of oscillatory electrical signals in a second frequency range, the second frequency range residing within the first frequency range.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventors: Stephen P. Malak, Steven K. Shafer
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Patent number: 8005132Abstract: A method of analyzing the performance of a modem connection. The method includes connecting a line interface to a communication link carrying signals of a modem connection, between a pair of end modems, collecting signals passing on the communication link, between the end modems, through the line interface, determining quality or transmission characteristics regarding the modem connection, responsive to signals collected through the line interface, and displaying information on the determined characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: TraceSpan Communications Ltd.Inventor: Hanan Herzberg
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Publication number: 20110116423Abstract: There are first and second antennas proximally disposed and configured to resonate within respective first and second frequency bands, which may overlap. An impedance stabilization circuitry is coupled to ground. There is a selective coupler (for example, diplexer, directional coupler, switch) interfacing the second antenna selectively with the impedance stabilization circuitry and with radio circuitry. The selective coupler comprises a first port coupled to the second antenna, a second port coupled to the impedance stabilization circuitry, and a third port configured to couple with radio circuitry that is configured to operate in the second frequency band. The selective coupler provides a predetermined impedance to signals within the first frequency band and a low insertion loss to signals within the second frequency band, thus providing a stable impedance for the first antenna's view of the second antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Seppo O. Rousu, Marko E. Leinonen, Juha P. Valtanen
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Publication number: 20110096705Abstract: A multiband high-frequency circuit comprising a first switch SPDT1 for switching the connections of a multiband antenna to transmitting circuits 11bg-T, 11a-T and receiving circuits 11bg-R, 11a-R of first and second communications systems, and a transmitting/receiving circuit BLT-TR of a third communications system, a diplexer circuit Dip1 for branching a high-frequency signal to 11a-R and 11bg-R or BLT-TR and a diplexer circuit Dip2 for branching a high-frequency signal to 11bg-T and 11a-T, both of which are disposed downstream of SPDT1, each diplexer circuit Dip1, Dip2 comprising a lower-frequency-side filter and a high-frequency-side filter, a bandpass filter BPF1 being disposed downstream of the lower-frequency-side filter of the diplexer circuit Dip1, and a second switch SPDT2 being disposed downstream of the bandpass filter BPF1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: HITACHI METALS, LTD.Inventors: Shigeru KEMMOCHI, Kazuhiro HAGIWARA, Keisuke FUKAMACHI, Mitsuhiro WATANABE
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Publication number: 20110085480Abstract: A device may be used for conditioning an upstream bandwidth. The device includes a return path extending at least a portion of a distance between a supplier side connector and a user side connector, and a coupler connected within the return path, the coupler providing a secondary path. A detection circuit is connected electrically downstream the coupler, and a level detector is connected electrically downstream the detection circuit. A microprocessor is connected electrically downstream the level detector. The microprocessor includes a first buffer and a second buffer. A variable signal level adjustment device is connected within the return path electrically upstream from the coupler. The variable signal level adjustment device is controlled by the microprocessor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventors: David Kelma, Tab Kendall Cox
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Patent number: 7920826Abstract: A method of forming a frame in a Mobile Multi-hop Relay (MMR) system, and a system for implementing the method are provided. In a multi-hop relay system, when a relay station of a specific layer receives data, the relay station receives data from both a higher layer and a lower layer. When the relay station transmits data, the relay station transmits data to both the higher layer and the lower layer. By doing so, data reception and data transmission are exclusively performed without interfering with each other, and the method and the system are easily applied to the multi-hop MMR system.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Ki Seok Kim, Seok Jin Lee, Young Il Kim
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Publication number: 20110069646Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus that includes a communication interface for receiving broadband signals and for transmitting RF frequency signals to a diplexer located within a premises via cabling where the RF frequency signals are configured for distribution to signal radiation devices of the premises via the diplexer and where the RF frequency signals are configured for being radiated by the signal radiation devices to at least one wireless device; and a controller for generating packetized signals from the received broadband signals at a first frequency and for modulating the packetized signals at a second frequency, wherein the RF frequency signals comprise the modulated packetized signals at the second frequency. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY II, L.P.Inventors: John F. Murray, Christopher W. Rice, Harry R. Worstell
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Publication number: 20110069645Abstract: A multiplexer for a device capable of receiving signals in first and second frequency bands, the multiplexer comprising a first branch for connecting an antenna to a first sub-system configured to process received signals in the first frequency band, a second branch for connecting the antenna to a second sub-system configured to process received signals in the second frequency band, wherein the first branch comprises a filter for attenuating received signals in the second frequency band and the second branch couples the antenna directly to the second sub-system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: Cambridge Silicon Radio LimitedInventor: Steven Jones
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Patent number: 7907658Abstract: Systems and methods for resolving signal-to-noise ratio margin difference n dual latency discrete multi-tone (DMT)-based xDSL systems under colored noise conditions. Rather than assuming a constant power spectral density (PSD) for noise over fast and interleaved data paths of a dual latency system, band edges vulnerable to colored noise are determined and data on the fast data path is allocated away from these band edges. Also, receive windowing may be used to further enhance performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Ikanos Communications, Inc.Inventors: Tai-Lai Tung, Mike Tu
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Publication number: 20110007675Abstract: A system for the coexistence between a plurality of wireless communication modules sharing a single antenna is provided, including an antenna, first and second transceiving paths, and first and second wireless communications modules. The first transceiving path is coupled to the antenna. The second transceiving path is coupled to the first transceiving path. The first wireless communications module is coupled to the first transceiving path and transmits or receives a plurality of first wireless signals. The second wireless communications module is coupled to the second transceiving path and transmits or receives a plurality of second wireless signals, wherein signal strengths of the second wireless signals passing through the second transceiving path are attenuated by a certain level, and the attenuated second wireless signals are added to the first wireless signals when passing through the first transceiving path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Hsien-Chyi Chiou, Shu-Ping Shiu, Hong-Kai Hsu, Yuan-Hung Chung, Wei Wang, Ren-Yuh Liang
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Publication number: 20110002245Abstract: A network gateway function that is provided at a coaxial tap of a hybrid-fiber coaxial broadband network that feeds a customer location. A Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) modem may be embedded in the tap wherein the DOCSIS protocol is terminated. A network functionality such as firewall and network address translation is provided at a network termination point that may use Multimedia over Coax (MoCA) or other similar technology using an existing coaxial cable drop to a customer location that effectively extends a home network to the tap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: William E. Wall, James Eugene Cannella, JR., David Burleson, William D. Woodward, JR.
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Publication number: 20100296419Abstract: A dual mode terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed. The present invention includes a first antenna and a second antenna. In particular, a signal received via the second antenna includes a signal generated from multiplexing an LTE downlink signal, a CDMA DCN (data core network) downlink signal and a CDMA PCS (personal communication services) downlink signal. And, the present invention is characterized in including a triplexer for demultiplexing of the downlink signals. Accordingly, a dual mode terminal of the present invention is able to receive an LTE signal without a data rate fall in the course of measuring a quality of a CDMA signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Muryong KIM, Jae Hyuk JANG, Chihun LEE, Yong-Sang CHO, Wonyong YOON, Kwangil KIM
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Publication number: 20100260082Abstract: Electronic devices are provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may have antenna diversity circuitry that allows an optimum antenna or optimum antennas in an antenna structure to be switched into use during device operations. The antenna structure may be shared between multiple radio-frequency transceivers in a radio-frequency transceiver circuit. The radio-frequency transceiver circuit may be coupled to the antenna structure using switching and filtering circuitry. The filtering circuitry may include one or more diplexers that divide radio-frequency signals into divided signal paths based on frequency. The filtering circuitry may also include low pass, high pass, and bandpass filters that are interposed in the divided signal paths. Switching circuitry in the switching and filtering circuitry may be used to selectively configure the wireless communications circuitry in transmit and receive modes using multiple communications bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Nicholas W. Lum, Louie J. Sanguinetti
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Patent number: 7804793Abstract: A relatively low frequency signal—e.g. RS-232—is coupled to and extracted from a communication link that carries both a high frequency continuous signal and burst mode signal having bursts occurring at one or more frequencies—e.g. SAS with OOB signaling. The communication link has a differential coupling which differentially couples onto a first pair of conductors a continuous signal at a continuous rate and a burst mode signal having bursts occurring at one or more frequencies. The communication link also has a common mode coupling which common mode couples a second signal onto the first pair of conductors. A high pass filter coupled to the first pair of conductors extracts the continuous signal and the burst mode signal from the first pair of conductors. A low pass filter coupled to the first pair of conductors extracts the second signal from the first pair of conductors.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: EMC CorporationInventor: Mickey S. Felton
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Publication number: 20100238849Abstract: A transmitter includes an up-converter and a modular receptable. The up-converter is coupled to convert an input signal into a Radio Frequency (RF) signal having an output frequency, and is configurable to adjust the output frequency over a frequency range containing multiple sub-bands. The modular receptacle includes a first interconnection adapter coupled to the up-converter and a second interconnection adapter for coupling to an antenna. The receptable is configured to receive between the first and second interconnection adapters a Power Amplifier (PA), which is selected from a group of power amplifiers each covering a respective sub-band in the frequency range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: PROVIGENT LTDInventor: SHAUL KLEIN
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Publication number: 20100232325Abstract: Disclosed is a system including a plurality of modulators for receiving at least one of first data signals from a termination and for receiving at least one of second data signals from other than the termination and for combining the at least one of first data signals and the at least one second data signals into an output signal having a plurality of data channels for delivery to a plurality of modems where the at least one of second data signals bypass the termination.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventor: Barry Jay Weber
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Patent number: 7796685Abstract: Systems and method for minimum power leakage windowing for VDSL using least squares technique are provided. A coefficient vector is defined for the first N samples. The window is then defined in terms of this coefficient vector. The leakage power of the Kth tone is defined in terms of the window. A least squares minimization is performed on the leakage power to determine the optimal value of x. The window is implemented using this value of x, thereby reducing the power leakage in the out-of-band and RFI band regions in the frequency domain.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Ikanos Communications, Inc.Inventor: Tai-Lai Tung
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Publication number: 20100208631Abstract: The disclosure relates to jointly transmitting and processing analog-digital information using Inaudible Synchronous Online User-optimized Processing (iSOUP), wherein digital and analog information can be transmitted via one connection. iSOUP may be implemented in real-time MP3 anti-piracy, customized MP3 songs, Internet customized medical devices, Internet customized consumer electronics, Internet controlled psychoacoustic and physiological tests, tinnitus treatment devices, anti-piracy MP3 players, assistive listening MP3 players, healthcare sensor networks, Bluetooth sensors, audio-visual hearing aids (HAs) and cochlear implants (CIs), audio-touch HAs and CIs, Bluetooth HAs and CIs, automated fitting of HAs and CIs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Duo ZHANG, Fan-Gang Zeng
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Publication number: 20100157858Abstract: Architectures and implementations of a transceiver system for wireless communications are presented, the system including one or more antennas supporting a single frequency band or multiple frequency bands, a transmit circuit, a receive circuit, and an isolation circuit that is coupled to the one or more antennas and the transmit and receive circuits and provides adequate isolation between the transmit circuit and the receive circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: RAYSPAN CORPORATIONInventors: Cheng-Jung Lee, Woo Yong Lee, Ajay Gummalla, Nhan Duc Nguyen, Vladimir Penev, Maha Achour, Gregory Poilasne
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Publication number: 20100157859Abstract: In a method and device for the transmission of a multiplicity of signals having different frequencies between a base station and a module situated at a location remote from the base station via a single, common cable connection, some of the signals being transmitted from the electronic assembly to the module and, in general simultaneously, the remaining signals are transmitted in the opposite direction. Each of the base station and the module has bandpass filter bank therein having a multiplicity of bandpass filters, the number thereof being a function of the number of channels to be transmitted, with which the respectively received signals are spectrally separated from one another so that they are available for further signal processing in the base station, or for further use in the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Ralph Oppelt, Markus Vester
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Publication number: 20100142420Abstract: A system for transceiving radio frequency signals is provided. The system includes a multiplexing apparatus at a base of a tower and communicatively coupled to a cable, and a low noise amplifier at the base of the tower. The multiplexing apparatus includes a transmitter path, a portion of a receiver path, and a transceiver path portion. The low noise amplifier is operable to amplify signals in a first spectral region and is communicatively coupled to the multiplexing apparatus. The multiplexing apparatus is configured to pass signals in the first spectral region between the cable and a first-band base transceiver station via the low noise amplifier. The multiplexing apparatus is further configured to pass signals in a second spectral region between the cable and at least one second-band base transceiver station.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: William C. Heuer, Yoshi Kasahara
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Publication number: 20100135193Abstract: A front end module includes an antenna path and a diplexer that is connected to the antenna path, to a first signal path, to a second signal path, and to a third signal path. The first signal path is for transmitting transceiver signals in at least two first frequency bands that are assigned to different transmission systems. The second signal path is for transmitting transceiver signals in at least two second frequency bands that are assigned to different transmission systems. The third signal path is for transmitting reception signals in a third frequency band.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventor: Andreas Przadka
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Publication number: 20100105340Abstract: Apparatuses for providing wireless communication in a device are presented for use with a plurality of antennas including a receive antenna and a transmit antenna. The apparatuses may include a power amplifier arrangement in a transmit path coupled to the transmit antenna. The power amplifier arrangement may include, for example, at least two amplifiers that are arranged either in series with a filter coupled there between or at least two amplifiers that are arranged separately between a switch and a frequency domain multiplexer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventor: Haim Weissman
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Publication number: 20100097966Abstract: A concurrent dual-band receiver includes a front-end subsystem and a concurrent dual-band down-converter. The front-end subsystem supplies radio frequency signals in a first frequency band and a second frequency band. The concurrent dual-band down-converter includes a dual-band frequency synthesizer, a first down-converting circuit, and a second down-converting circuit. The dual-band frequency synthesizer simultaneously generates first local oscillation signals having a first local oscillation frequency and second local oscillation signals having a second local oscillation frequency. The first down-converting circuit mixes the radio frequency signals with the first local oscillation signals to down-convert the radio frequency signals to base band signals, and outputs the down-converted signals from the first frequency band.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: GUO-JHANG CHEN
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Publication number: 20100091690Abstract: A multi-band RF circuit has receive paths for two or more bands, and transmit paths, a bidirectional one-in multi-le-out transmission line junction (100) for combining the paths for coupling to an antenna. A switch combines transmit and receive paths, and a receive path circuit (110, 150, 160, 230, 240) is arranged to pass signals of its band, and appear open circuit to signals of the other bands. This means the combiner no longer needs to cut off the receive paths when they are not used. This can reduce components and thus reduce losses in the transmit paths for longer battery life or greater transmit range. A band filter (SAW) and a complementary circuit can achieve the open circuit. The bands can include GSM and GPS bands, the circuits can be used in tri band mobile handsets and handsets for future 3G bands, or base stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2005Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Kevin R. Boyle
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Publication number: 20100034375Abstract: The present invention is directed toward secure access systems. Specifically, a method and system is provided that enhances the security of unidirectional communication protocols used in access control systems, such as the Wiegand protocol. The enhancements may include obfuscation of data, a two-way packet-mode communications, and blind synchronization of pseudo-random number generators.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: Assa Abloy ABInventors: Michael Davis, David Andresky, Scott B. Guthery, Mark Robinton
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Publication number: 20090323567Abstract: A power detection circuit is described that provides for a wide dynamic range power detection. In one embodiment, a system comprises a transmitter, a diplexer, an antenna, a detector module, a signal converter and a microprocessor. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an output signal. The diplexer electrically may be coupled to the transmitter and may be configured to provide the output signal. The antenna may be electrically coupled to the diplexer and may be configured to transmit the output signal from the diplexer. The detector module may be electrically coupled to the diplexer and the antenna. The detector module may be configured to detect a power level of the output signal. The signal converter may be electrically coupled to the detector module. The signal converter may be configured to convert the output signal to a digital signal. The microprocessor may be electrically coupled to the signal converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: Harris Stratex Networks Operating CorporationInventors: Yen-Fang Chao, Cuong Nguyen
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Publication number: 20090316612Abstract: Implementations and examples of wireless communication systems based on multi-frequency antennas each operating at different frequency bands for wireless communications, including multi-frequency antennas based on metamaterial structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Gregory Poilasne, Maha Achour, Ajay Gummalla, Vaneet Pathak, Ryan Robert Bartsch, Angela Mae Dodd
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Publication number: 20090286501Abstract: A radio use case is determined for concurrently operating radios of a multi-radio device and/or transmitter and receiver of a FDD radio. A local memory is accessed with the determined use case to find a high and/or a low frequency cutoff for the concurrent operation radio or transmitter/receiver. Control signals are applied to impose the high and/or the low frequency cutoff to a pair of frequency adjustable diplexers that are in series with one another in one of a transmit branch or a receive branch of a duplexer circuit that is disposed between the radio and an antenna. Then, a receive signal is passed through the antenna and the receive branch of the duplexer circuit to the radio or receiver of the FDD radio, or a transmit signal is passed from the respective radio or transmitter of the FDD radio through the transmit branch of the duplexer circuit to the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Seppo O. Rousu, Marko E. Leinonen, Juha P. Valtanen
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Publication number: 20090285135Abstract: An apparatus includes a tunable diplexer; first, second and third radio nodes; and path selection circuitry. The tunable diplexer includes a dedicated port, at least a first signal port and a second signal port, and control inputs configured to change at least one of frequency characteristics and phase characteristics of the tunable diplexer. The path selection circuitry is configurable to select between a first signal pathway between the third radio node and the first signal port and a second signal pathway between the third radio node and the second signal port. The tunable diplexer may have control signals inputs to select between the first and second signal pathways based on an expected interference scenario between radio signals at the first and second signal ports, and the control signals may change frequency characteristics and/or phase characteristics of at least one of the signal ports based on an operational condition of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Seppo O. Rousu, Marko E. Leinonen, Juha P. Valtanen