Abstract: An example system includes at least one a first device and at least one second device. The first device includes a camera; memory for storing user-configurable name information and a picture captured by the camera; and communication circuitry for wirelessly transmitting the name information. The second device includes communication circuitry for wirelessly receiving the name information; a display controller for controlling display of a name based on the received name information; and a user interface for receiving, while the name is displayed, a user-supplied request for picture reception. The communication circuitry of the first device transmits the stored picture to the second device based on the picture reception request and the communication circuitry of the second device receives the transmitted picture.

Abstract: Techniques for harmonizing wireless communications performed by a computing device which communicates using varying wireless communication standards are described herein. For instance, a computing device may include multiple chipsets with associated antennas that are configured to perform wireless communications using separate wireless standards which operate at overlapping frequencies. To avoid performance degradation experienced in simultaneous use cases with communications operating at overlapping frequencies, the multiple chipsets may be configured with logic to determine which communications are prioritized when multiple chipsets attempt to communicate simultaneously. The multiple chipsets may be communicatively coupled to coordinate their communications by prioritizing certain types of communications over other types of communications to avoid simultaneous communications in overlapping frequencies.

Abstract: A composite apparatus includes: a first apparatus and a second apparatus that operate independently; and a console display that is shared by the first and second apparatus. The first and second apparatus each includes: a display memory that stores display data; and a drawing processor that instructs the console display to display the display data. The composite apparatus further includes: a selector that selectively connects the drawing processor of the first or second apparatus to the console display; and a switch processor that receives a connection request from the first or second apparatus. The connection request includes requests to connect the drawing processor of the first or second apparatus to the console display and to instruct the selector to connect the drawing processor of either the first or second apparatus to the console display.

Abstract: Provided herein is a network access method and apparatus for supporting mobility of user equipment, the method including receiving information on a private IP (Internet Protocol) address for address conversion from a home network management server; receiving an LISP (Locator/ID Separation Protocol) data frame that includes a private IP address of the user equipment accessed to a current home network; converting the private IP address into a converted private IP address based on the information on a private IP address for address conversion; and transmitting data that has its basis on the LISP data frame to the home network apparatus based on the conversed private IP address, wherein the home network apparatus is an apparatus that the user equipment intends to access and that is accessed to the access home network.

Abstract: Peril analysis is performed for carsharing insurance, i.e., peer-to-peer vehicle sharing insurance. The peril analysis is used to calculate the rate of and/or price insurance for carsharing. A renter may purchase insurance for carsharing (fully, as a supplement or going above and beyond a standard offering, or filling a gap between the minimal level a carsharing company provides and what a driver desires to provide for himself and vehicle's occupants, including comprehensive, collision, or a combination) using a mobile device, an embedded device, a vehicle, or an in-dash unit in the vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for issuing and settling electronic coupons. A financial service host may receive authorization and settlement information, wherein the authorization and settlement information comprises an account number of the consumer. The account number may be linked to an account of the consumer enrolled in an electronic coupon program. The methods and system may also include transmitting a notification to the consumer that indicates the electronic coupon has been redeemed. A monetary value associated with the electronic coupon may be debited from an account linked to the merchant, and the account of the consumer may be credited with the monetary value associated with the electronic coupon.

Abstract: Proposed is a belt-wearable support for hands-free use of a handheld electronic device such as a smartphone. The support is made in the form of a case the back side of which is secured to a belt on the body of the user and the front side it tiltable forward due to bellows-like lateral sides. The interior space of the case is sufficient to contain a smartphone secured on the innermost member of the telescopically extendable mechanism formed by a group of C-shaped members slidingly fitted into each other. For positioning the smartphone at a required distance from the eyes of the user, which may view the information on the screen of the phone in a hands-free manner, the case is opened, the telescopic mechanism is extended to a required length, tilted to a required angle by an adjustable linkage mechanism, and is fixed in the selected position by a locking device.

Abstract: An audio system includes a base station, an interface that enables transmission of audio content from a handheld media device to the base station via a cable, and one or more remote speakers configured to receive the audio content from the base station. The base station includes a housing, a speaker integrated within the housing to produce an audible signal from the audio content provided by the handheld media device, and a transceiver integrated within the housing for wirelessly transmitting the audio content to the one or more remote speakers. The one or more remote speakers are configured to wirelessly relay the audio content, thereby to supply the audio content beyond the transmission range of the transceiver.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for consumer monitor and tracking. An example method may include receiving client device ID and client device profile data, comparing client device ID and client device profile data to a plurality of known client device versions, generating an updated known client device version in an instance in which the client device ID correlates to at least one of the plurality of known client device versions and the client device profile data does not correlate to the at least one of the plurality of known client device versions and generating a new known client device version in an instance in which the client device ID does not correlate to at least one of the plurality of known client device versions.

Abstract: A wireless communication device establishes voice communication between a supported user and a selected remote device supporting another user via a point-to-point wireless ad hoc network link. The device selects a particular remote device, establishes an ad hoc network link with the selected remote device, and communicates voice communication signals with the selected remote device. Selection can be based upon a user interaction with the device which specifies the particular remote device. The user interaction can include interaction with a graphical representation of the particular remote device presented in a graphical user interface. The user interaction can include an audio command received via an audio interface of the device. The device can include one or more headset devices, including a pair of headset devices which can be switched between providing audio signals to a single user to supporting communication between separate users via an ad hoc network link.

Abstract: Control devices, methods and systems for communicating with mobile devices and headsets are disclosed. At least one control device may include a top surface, a bottom surface, circuitry for communicating with mobile devices and headsets, at least one button designed to be manipulated by users wearing gloves; a microphone for receiving audio input from the users, and a securement mechanism for securing the control device to the users' person, clothing and/or equipment.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for authentication and authorization in a wearable ensemble are described herein. A system for authenticating a wearable device includes an access module to access a second wearable device from a first wearable device, the first and second wearable devices being worn by a wearer and the first wearable device being a trusted device to the wearer, a measurement module to measure a distance from the first wearable device to the second wearable device, and an authentication module to authenticate the second wearable device when the distance is within a threshold range of an initialized distance.

Abstract: A system including two handheld electronic devices, each device including a housing, a communicator mounted in the housing continuously receiving images from an internet server, a display mounted in the housing, and a sensor mounted in the housing and connected to the communicator, configured to detect sizes of objects in an adjacent detection zone, and including an analyzer recognizing the other handheld electronic device when the sensor detects that an object in the adjacent detection zone is as long as an edge of the housing, wherein the server receives outputs from the analyzer and partitions each of the images into two half-images, and continuously transmits one of each half-image to the handheld electronic device and the other of each half-image to the other handheld device, such that each full image spans the two device displays.

Abstract: A novel display panel that is highly convenient or reliable is provided. A novel data processing device that is highly convenient or reliable is provided. A novel human interface that is highly convenient or reliable is provided. A display device includes a display region in which a first region, a first bendable region, and a second region are arranged. The display device can be folded along a fold line formed in the first bendable region. An object behind the display device is visible through the first region, the first bendable region, and the second region. Other embodiments are also claimed.

Abstract: A computing device is operable to work in conjunction with a companion electronic device. The computing device and the companion electronic device each have their own electronics and/or own operating system and each is able to construct a partial or complete user environment. The computing device is operable to send data to the companion device, on request of the companion device, which the companion electronic device then uses to locally construct its own user environment, in whole or in part.

Abstract: A method for connecting an audio device to a wireless network is provided. A first audio device on a wireless network receives notice that a second audio device not on the network is available to join the wireless network. The first audio device provides a bridge network apart from the wireless network. A bridge channel is established between the first audio device and the second audio device via the bridge network. The first audio device provides network credentials to the second audio device over the bridge channel. The second audio device uses the credentials to establish a connection with the wireless network.

Abstract: An intelligent connection station has at least one wireless transceiver operating in a wireless protocol, at least one speaker and one microphone, a connection to a wide area network, and software executing on the connection station from a non-transitory physical medium, the software providing a first function seeking compatible communication appliances within range of the wireless transceiver operating in the wireless protocol, and a second function enabling wireless pairing, providing a wireless link between the intelligent connection station and any communication appliance discovered within range and activated to pair. The pairing enables digital communication between the paired device and a remote communication appliance over the wireless link, through the intelligent connection station and the wide area network.

Abstract: A circuit breaker device may wirelessly communicate with a user device, in order to supply power to the user device, via a charger, at times when charging the user device may be desirable. The circuit breaker device may also forgo supplying power to the user device, via the charger, at times when charging the user device may not be necessary. The user device may request charging at certain times, such as when a charge level of the battery is excessively low, and/or when an alarm clock, set by a user of the user device, is about to ring.

Abstract: Provided are a system and a method for guiding a result of remote control using a mobile device, and particularly, a system and a method for guiding a result of remote control, which determines a scheme that feeds back the remote control result of a vehicle to a mobile device app of a user.

Abstract: A system and method of low-power cryptography is disclosed involving a computing device with an audio jack that communicates with a token plugged into the audio jack. Data is passed between the computing device and token over audio channels; power for all functions necessary for the token to operate as disclosed is also supplied by the computing device to the token over an audio channel. The token may be used as an identity and authentication security factor, for secure external key exchange, or direct encryption of small payloads.

Abstract: A case and a system for wirelessly pairing, storing and charging an adjunct camera to a handheld electronic device, such as a smartphone. A software application on the device controls the adjunct camera. In one embodiment, the case provides a telescopic rod to elevate the adjunct camera. In another embodiment, the case provides a cable on a retractor reel operative for connecting the adjunct camera to the case. The adjunct camera is selectively detachable from the case and attachable to a user or other object for hands-free operation once the software app is engaged. The case, the adjunct camera, the electronic device and the app comprise a system for capturing, streaming and saving video and photos by expanding the reach of the native camera function of the electronic device.

Abstract: A communication terminal includes a transceiver to receive first touch information from a counterpart terminal, the first touch information having coordinate information of a touch input inputted by a user of the counterpart terminal, the coordinate information being identified based on a coordinate of the touch input on an image displayed on the counterpart terminal. An image signal processor of the communication terminal controls the first touch information to be displayed on a display of the communication terminal, and controls image information corresponding to the image displayed on the counterpart terminal to be displayed on the display in association with the first touch information, and controls the first touch information to be displayed on the image information.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a connection terminal to which a charging cable or a discharging cable can be connected, a charging/discharging unit configured to perform a charging operation or a discharging operation, and a controller configured to perform a charging or discharging operation based on a cable connected to the connection terminal.

Abstract: A data card connection management method which is applied to an electronic device on which a plurality of connection managers having connection management matching features are installed, the data card connection management method includes the following steps: when detecting that an access data card is connected to the electronic device, acquiring a connection management matching feature of the access data card; selecting a connection manager matching the connection management matching feature of the data card from the plurality of connection managers having the connection management matching features as a first target connection manager; and starting and only starting the first target connection manager. Correspondingly, a data card connection management apparatus and system, and a data card are further provided. The problem that different types of data card connection managers cannot normally operate on the electronic device is effectively solved.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, an operating method for a first electronic device may include: synchronizing a main scene displayed on a second electronic device with the progress of a specific application; determining a sub-scene relating to the main scene through the specific application; and displaying the sub-scene on the first electronic device. An operating method for an electronic device is not limited to the above described method, and other embodiments can be made within the same or similar scope as the present disclosure.

Abstract: A method of controlling a terminal and an associated ancillary device are disclosed. The method includes: the ancillary device receiving information of an unprocessed event from the terminal, wherein the information contains a type and a serial number of the unprocessed event; receiving a predefined operation from a user and producing a tag for the unprocessed event accordingly, wherein the tag contains the type and serial number of the unprocessed event; and sending the tag to the terminal, so that the terminal generating a corresponding notification message according to the tag. Thus, the unprocessed event present on the terminal can be directly processed through the ancillary device, and the terminal can eventually generate a notification message to notify the user of the unprocessed event.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a control system for an LED luminaire includes a dimming control circuit that develops an analog dimming command signal that is variable between zero volts and ten volts to command LED brightness. The control system further includes a modulation circuit coupled to the dimming control circuit. The modulation circuit modifies the analog dimming command signal so as to include digital data for further commanding a parameter of LED operation.

Abstract: The disclosed tools use a plurality of substantially low powered data signal transmitters and receiving tools, such as beacons to provide a location and contextually aware system. Specifically, the disclosed technology can greatly enhance personalization of information or advertising that is delivered to a user via analyzing the proximity data that is transmitted by a beacon.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a computing device can include a base, and a lid coupled to the base, the lid housing a display device that includes a first electrochromic material, a second electrochromic material, and an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. The OLED display can be located between the first electrochromic material and the second electrochromic material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementation of real-time speech recognition using a handheld computing apparatus are provided. The handheld computing apparatus receives an audio signal, such as a user's voice. The handheld computing apparatus ultimately transmits the voice data to a remote or distal computing device with greater processing power and operating a speech recognition software application, the speech recognition software application processes the signal and outputs a set of instructions for implementation either by the computing device or the handheld apparatus. The instructions can include a variety of items including instructing the presentation of a textual representation of dictation, or a function or command to be executed by the handheld device (such as linking to a website, opening a file, cutting, pasting, saving, or other file menu type functionalities), or by the computing device itself.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for causing an action to be performed on a user device are provided. In some implementations, the systems comprise: a first user device comprising at least one hardware processor that is configured to: detect a second user device in proximity to the first user device; receive a user input indicative of an action to be performed; determine a plurality of candidate devices that are capable of performing the action, wherein the plurality of candidate devices includes the second user device; determine a plurality of device types corresponding to the plurality of candidate devices; determine a plurality of priorities associated with the plurality of candidate devices based at least in part on the plurality of device types; select a target device from the plurality of candidate devices based at least in part on the plurality of priorities; and cause the action to be performed by the target device.

Abstract: A generally rectangular shaped cellphone transfer stick that includes a casing with a distal end, a memory system that is housed within the casing that includes a flash memory that stores data and a billing coding system to ensure a user's cellphone account is properly billed, an input connector to insert into the user's cellphone and an attachment ring disposed on the casing that hangs or attaches the cellphone transfer stick to an exterior attachment device. The memory system also receives any combination of downloaded user data, one or more ring tones or one or more games from the user's broken cellphone that is transferred and downloaded onto the user's new cellphone.

Abstract: An earphone connection interface is provided. The earphone connection interface includes a first detector disposed at a first area to detect an electrical change according to a contact state of the first area, and a second detector disposed at a second area different from the first area to detect an electrical change according to a contact state of the second area.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for transferring receipt data to a computing device corresponding to a customer. The method may include initiating a transaction at a point-of-sale system. During the transaction, a computer system comprising the point-of-sale system, may collect receipt data documenting the transaction. The computer system may generate a barcode unique to the transaction and comprising encoded data. Once the transaction has been completed, the computer system may present the barcode to the customer. This may be done via a printed receipt, a customer-facing display, or the like. Using the encoded data, the computer system may deliver the receipt data to a computing device in the possession of the customer. For example, the encoded data may comprise the receipt data. Alternatively, the encoded data may comprise a URL directing the computing device to a resource system from which the receipt data may be downloaded.

Abstract: A system for presenting targeted search results to a mobile communication facility, the system configured to perform the steps of (a) receiving information relating to a viewing history of television content including a plurality of episodes from a series viewed by a user; (b) receiving from the mobile communication facility a search request containing a word; (c) determining that the word is more contextually relevant to the series than search results unrelated to the series, wherein the determination is based on the received viewing history of television content; and (d) transmitting to the mobile communication facility information corresponding to a viewing source for one or more episodes of the series not yet viewed by the user, wherein display of the information corresponding to the viewing source is prioritized over display of the search results unrelated to the series.

Abstract: An image photographing apparatus, an image photographing method thereof, and an image photographing system using a plurality of image photographing apparatuses, and an image photographing method thereof are provided. The image photographing apparatus includes: a camera configured to capture a first image of a subject by using a lens having a first focal distance; a combiner configured to combine the image photographing apparatus with another image photographing apparatus including a lens having a second focal distance different from the first focal distance; a controller configured to, in response to a photographing command being input, control the camera and the another image photographing apparatus to respectively perform photographing; an image processor configured to generate a captured image by using the first image captured by the camera and a second image captured by the another image photographing apparatus; and a display configured to display the captured image.

Abstract: An approach for providing mashup service of component services is described. A mashup service platform determines one or more component services available to at least one device. The mashup service platform also determines at least one mashup service based, at least in part, on a combination of the one or more component services. The mashup service platform further cause, at least in part, a generation of at least one mashup agent for interfacing with the at least one mashup service, the one or more component services, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An electronic 2-way communication module suitable (1, 2, 3) for 2-way communication with a luminaire (6) is disclosed. This is adapted to be installed in series into the power supply (7, 8) to the luminaire, and it has (i) a housing assembly; (ii) live and neutral power input terminals; (iii) live and neutral power output terminals; (iv) a power supply unit; (v) a dimmer unit controller; (vi) a wireless communication interface adapted to receive data/operating instructions and to relay data to a remote repository; and (vii) a wired connection between said electronic 2-way communication module and said luminaire adapted for the 2-way transmission of data between the module (1,2, 3) and the luminaire (6) and vice versa. This electronic 2-way communication module provides for the first time the ability not only to control a luminaire remotely but also to transmit data wirelessly from a luminaire to a remote repository, using a module that is simply wired in series with a cable supplying power to said luminaire.

Abstract: A user terminal device, a method for controlling the user terminal device, and a system for providing content are disclosed. The user terminal device may include a communicator configured to communicate with a display device, a detector configured to detect a distance between the user terminal device and the display device, a plurality of inputters configured to receive input of a user command, and a controller. The controller is configured to activate at least one of the plurality of inputters in response to a detection that the user terminal is within a predetermined distance with respect to the display device. The user terminal device may control an operation of the display device according to the distance between the user terminal device and the display device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to monitor mobile devices are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a shell having a form factor dimensioned to receive a mobile device; and a near-field interceptor coupled to the shell, the near-field interceptor to capture data communicated via a near-field energy field between a first near-field communication device of the mobile device and a second near field communication device external to the mobile device.

Abstract: A UWB impulse receiver including an RF stage followed by a baseband processing stage. The baseband processing stage includes a Rake filter including a plurality of time fingers, each finger including an integrator of the baseband signal during an acquisition window, a control module, and a detection module estimating the received symbols from the integration results. During a synchronization phase, the control module drives respective positions of the acquisition windows associated with the different fingers, to scan at a reception interval, the RF stage only operating, in a course of the synchronization phase, during the plurality of acquisition windows.

Abstract: A processor-implemented system for supporting use of a reduced driving distraction program on a mobile device is disclosed. The system detects whether the mobile device is in a moving vehicle. If so, a driving mode is set in which driving is determined to be protected driving if the reduced distraction program is being followed and unprotected if the reduced distraction program is not being followed. The system then tracks unprotected driving and protected driving and aggregates the unprotected driving and protected driving. A party is then notified regarding the aggregation of unprotected driving and protected driving. Other drivers can be asked to join the reduced driving distraction program and awards can be given to drivers for meeting pre-determined milestones of protected driving. Either the mobile device or a remote computer may aggregate driving and send notifications.

Abstract: A self-recharging electronic watch includes a receiving body, a watch strap, at least one flexible touch screen, a processor, and at least one battery. The watch strap, which includes at least one temperature difference power generator, holds the electronic watch to wrist of user and gathers its heat. The at least one flexible touch screen is arranged to cover an outside surface of the watch strap. The processor in a receiving space of the receiving body controls the flexible touch screen to display time and other information to user and can receive audible and other input from user. The battery is arranged in the receiving space and receives electrical power from the at least one temperature difference power generator.

Abstract: A multichannel acoustic system (MAS) comprises an arrangement of microphones, loudspeakers, and filters along with a multichannel acoustic processor (MAP) and other components to together provide and enhance the auditory experience of persons in a shared acoustic space such as, for example, the driver and other passengers in an automobile. Driver-specific features such as navigation and auditory feedback cues are described, as individual auditory customizations and collective communications both within the shared acoustic space as well as with other individuals not located in the space via enhanced conference call facilities.

Abstract: Described herein is an electrical connector. One embodiment takes the form of an electrical connector that includes a pogo-pin connector having: a pogo-pin-connector longitudinal axis, a first end compressible along the pogo-pin-connector longitudinal axis, and a second end; and a leaf-spring connector having: a leaf-spring-connector longitudinal axis, a first end that is mechanically and electrically connected to the second end of the pogo-pin connector at a junction point, and a second end that comprises a contact portion; wherein when the pogo-pin connector and the leaf-spring connector are connected, (i) the pogo-pin-connector longitudinal axis and the leaf-spring-connector longitudinal axis are substantially parallel and (ii) the contact portion of the leaf-spring connector is configured to exert a force substantially normal to the substantially parallel longitudinal axes.

Abstract: A conditioning device for conditioning a data channel of a cell of a multicell electric energy store is designed to condition a signal frequency, suitable for transmitting data via the data channel, and/or an alternating current resistance of the data channel.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a communication unit configured to communicate in a first communication mode in which a memory of the communication apparatus is accessed by another communication apparatus, a detection unit configured to detect an access from the another communication apparatus to the memory of the communication apparatus, and a shift unit configured to shift an operation mode of the communication apparatus in response to a condition including at least the access to the memory detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: A method and a system for collection of meter readings from meter reading and transmitting devices (12, 14) and for viewing on a web-enabled wireless communication device (28) comprises addressing at least one receiver (15) through the Internet (21) and obtaining a data file of meter data for a plurality of meter reading devices (12, 14) that have previously communicated with the receiver (15). The receiver (15) can then re-transmit the meter data through a wide area network such as the Internet (21) to a web site (10) operated by an organization marketing AMR systems. The meter data is then accessed and displayed at a customer demonstration site using a handheld wireless smart phone (28) which receives a web page (22) that is reduced in size for transmission through the cellular network to the smart phone (28).

Abstract: Particular embodiments maintain social-networking information associated with a user, wherein the user is represented by a user node in a social graph. One or more nodes of the social graph may be associated with respective locations. A request for social information related to a location may be received from a computing device. The request may comprise a location of the computing device, an orientation of the computing device, and an identifier for the user. A relevance score may be determined for one or more proximate nodes based on the request, the social-networking information associated with the user, and the location information for the respective proximate node. Each proximate node may be associated with at least one location within a threshold distance from the location of the computing device. Particular embodiments may provide social-networking information associated with at least one of the proximate nodes for display in conjunction with an image.

Abstract: Methods and computer-readable media embodying instructions executable by a computer to perform functions comprise: obtaining one or more indications of a sound level produced by a group of users of audio communication devices; and adjusting sidetone gains of the audio communication devices based on the one or more indications of the sound level produced by the group of users.