Abstract: A radio-frequency enabled remote sensing device which can be deployed as a single device or a system of networked devices for gathering environmental data. The device is fully integrated and autonomous. The device operates using solar energy and is battery free due to power saving features of its control module and communications module. The device may operate in a sleep/wake cycle to further conserve power during low light conditions.

Abstract: A method for operating in an idle mode and a machine-to-machine (M2M) apparatus are provided. The M2M apparatus receives a deregistration-response (DREG-RSP) message from a base station, and the M2M apparatus in the idle mode monitors a paging advertisement (PAG-ADV) message from the base station. Comprised is a fixed M2M deregistration identifier (FMDID), and the FMDID is a 16-bit identifier for identifying the M2M apparatus in a region of the base station.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of receiving a warning message through a broadcast/multicast channel in wireless communication system. The terminal (UE) receives control information of the warning message through a first point-to-multipoint control channel, receives the warning message based on the received control information through a point-to-multipoint traffic channel, receives control information of a particular broadcast/multicast service through the first point-to-multipoint control channel and a second point-to-multipoint control channel, and receives the particular broadcast/multicast service based on the received control channel through the point-to-multipoint traffic channel.

Abstract: When notification information about a company code is received from a center device, a control unit of an in-vehicle device refers to uplink information which is generated for each qualified delivery company and stored in a storage unit and cross-checks the company code included in the uplink information with the received company code (step S8). Only when those are identical, the uplink information corresponding to the company code to which it is judged that those are identical is read out from the storage unit and written in an uplink information storage area of the storage unit of a DSRC unit (step S9). Security on content information delivery is improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and arrangement for positioning at least two devices, a first and a second device relative each other. The method comprises: transmitting a number of magnetic pulses with the first device, detecting said pulses with the second device, based on said detected pulses generating a number of virtual planes, and determining a crossing line between said planes corresponding to a direction between said devices.

Abstract: There are provided a hinge unit and portable terminal, even when a display housing is inverted to respond to demands for thin and light weight structure and high design quality, its display housing is always in a proper position. The display housing 1 has a display device 2 at its display housing front 1a. The display device 2 is made up of, for example, a liquid crystal display device and performs predetermined displaying. The shaft fitting section 3 is fitted in an end terminal region of one side of the display housing. A shaft 4 is inserted into the shaft fitting section 3 to support the display housing 1 in a manner to be freely inverted and fitted to the shaft fitting section 3 so that an axial center of the inverting axis forms a predetermined angle with a display surface of the display device 2.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a mobile communication device includes a housing, a speaker, a microphone, a detecting unit, and a processing unit. The speaker is provided in the housing, and outputs an incoming voice according to an incoming voice signal. The microphone is provided in the housing. The microphone receives an outgoing voice and outputs an outgoing voice signal in response to reception of the outgoing voice. The detecting unit detects vibration of the housing and outputs a housing-vibration signal indicating the vibration of the housing. The processing unit performs echo cancellation to the outgoing voice signal based on the incoming voice signal and the housing-vibration signal.

Abstract: Different emergency alert messages may be provided to different mobile devices within a common geographic region subdivided into a plurality of inner regions. Each inner region may have different emergency alert messages and may be geographically located inside another region.

Abstract: An emergency locator apparatus includes a transceiver configured to periodically send and receive communications with a plurality of other emergency locator apparatus including a target emergency locator apparatus using an ad-hoc wireless local area network. A processor is operably coupled to the transceiver and configured to determine location information of the target emergency locator apparatus utilizing at least context information associated with the communications received from at least a subset of the plurality of other emergency locator apparatus over the ad-hoc wireless local area network. A display is configured to display the location information determined by the processor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for wireless network selection by multi-mode devices. A mobile device maintains an indication of any wireless network services currently provided to the mobile device. According to an embodiment of the application, the mobile device automatically scans for both GSM wireless networks and CDMA wireless networks in order to acquire a wireless network that can provide a service that is not currently provided to the mobile device. Therefore, the mobile device avoids partial service or limited service when better service is available.

Abstract: A communication device has an input keypad having physical input keys arranged in a matrix of rows and columns, a mode input mechanism to select a specific mode, and software or firmware responsive to mode selected through the mode input mechanism, comprising a specific mapping of input keys and process of input to output characters, depending on mode selected. In any specific mode, inputs by the physical input keys are mapped to output characters according to the specific mapping and process associated with the selected mode.

Abstract: A method, performed by a user device, may include detecting an incoming call; determining whether the incoming call is associated with a very important person contact; directing the incoming call to a voicemail system, when the incoming call is not associated with a very important person contact; and providing, when the incoming call is associated with the very important person contact, an instant response message to a device associated with the incoming call without answering the incoming call. The method may further include providing reminder, including a ranked callback list of missed calls, to the user at particular intervals.

Abstract: A prompt method for a detachable element, a mobile electronic device using the detachable element and a computer-readable medium thereof are provided. The method comprises recording environmental information when detecting the detachable element is detached from the mobile electronic device. The method also includes determining whether the mobile electronic device conforms to a prompt condition according to the environmental information. The method further includes performing a prompt operation when the mobile electronic device conforms to the prompt condition.

Abstract: A mobile device with an underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms. The portable device may be wearable.

Abstract: Remote mail delivery notification is disclosed. Example embodiments include: providing a radio frequency (RF) transmitter on a mail delivery vehicle, the RF transmitter being configured to transmit a signal on a pre-determined frequency within a pre-determined transmitter proximity region; providing an RF receiver for a recipient of mail delivered by the mail delivery vehicle, the RF receiver being configured to receive a signal on the pre-determined frequency within a pre-determined receiver proximity region, the RF receiver including a mechanism for rendering an alert when the signal is received, the RF receiver further including a reset button to clear the alert and reset the RF receiver to receive a new signal; positioning the RF receiver so a central mailbox associated with the mail recipient is located within the receiver proximity region; and automatically activating an alert on the RF receiver when the mail delivery vehicle is located at the central mailbox.

Abstract: A multifunctional emergency rescue device includes a main control circuit, a selection switch, an indicator lamp, an annunciator, a battery unit, a connection port module, an external power input socket and output socket. The main control circuit contains a micro control unit (MCU), a power sensing unit, a rectifier and regulator unit, a monitoring unit, and a vibration induction unit. When the selection switch is switched to a first working mode, recharging, rescue, a stable operation to a car electric system are performed. When a second working mode is switched to, electronic devices are recharged at the USB port and the LED lighting lamp illuminates. When a third working mode, an emergency mode, is switched to, the vibration induction unit generates a signal determined by the MCU to drive the annunciator to generate an alarm sound, achieving functions of emergency calling, disaster calling and burglar-proof calling.

Abstract: Discussed are a mobile terminal and an operation control method thereof in which a delay time of the screen lock execution is controlled according to the user's gaze information. The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an input unit configured to receive a user input; an execution controller configured to execute screen lock if the user input is not received for a predetermined time T1; and a change controller configured to change the predetermined time T1 based on the user's gaze information.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for determining a communication mode for recording a media message on a communication device is provided. An adaptive recording application detects activation of an interface element, for example, a push or a touch of a button on the communication device and determines duration of the activation of the interface element. The adaptive recording application, in response to the detection of the activation of the interface element, selects a communication mode, for example, a push to talk communication mode, a tap to start communication mode, etc., based on a comparison of the duration of the activation of the interface element with one or more configurable timing parameters and/or a determination of a presence or an absence of a media signal during and/or after the activation of the interface element. The adaptive recording application initiates recording of the media message in the selected communication mode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal based on an ear to which a user puts the mobile terminal in close proximity is provided. The method includes detecting a direction of a movement of the mobile terminal through use of a sensing unit when a call event occurs, determining an ear corresponding to the direction of the movement, and controlling a function of the mobile terminal based on the determined ear. When capturing through a camera is available to determine the direction of the movement, an image captured while the user puts the mobile terminal close to the ear is additionally used. Therefore, whether the ear to which the user puts the mobile terminal in close proximity corresponds to the left ear or the right ear is determined and thus, an operation corresponding to the recognized left or right ear may be performed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for preserving the power source life of a wireless end node prior to deployment in a wireless communication system are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes operating the wireless end node in a long term storage mode prior to deploying the wireless end node in a wireless communication system in order to reduce current being drawn from a power source of the wireless end node. The method also includes the wireless end node detecting an interrupt request to pair the wireless end node to a wireless communication system. Also, the method includes the controller of the wireless end node switching from a long term storage mode to a normal operation mode when the wireless end node is paired to a wireless communication system.

Abstract: An outdoor fault monitoring device carries out radio maintenance communication with a maintenance terminal, positioned at a remote place, wherein a fault monitoring function part monitors occurrence/non-occurrence of a fault in a primary device function part. Upon detecting occurrence of a fault, the fault monitoring function part activates a radio maintenance communication function part. Alternatively, the fault monitoring function part deactivates the radio maintenance communication function part due to non-occurrence of a fault. In this case, it is possible to deactivate the radio maintenance communication function part upon detecting disconnection of a radio maintenance communication. Thus, it is possible to improve security against communication jamming created by a malicious person. Additionally, it is possible to suppress power consumption and to reduce a processing load by preventing unnecessary radio communication.

Abstract: An NFC device for contactless communication comprises transmitter means being adapted to generate an electromagnetic carrier signal and to modulate the carrier signal according to transmitting data, and an antenna having an inductor, which antenna is connected to and driven by the transmitter means with the modulated carrier signal. AC coupling capacitors are coupled to the inductor of the antenna, wherein the AC coupling capacitors are further connected to inputs of switches. The outputs of these switches can be switched between ground potential and inputs of rectifier means. The outputs of the rectifying means are fed to power supply rails of the NFC device.

Abstract: A versatile communications (comms) apparatus to provide a means to measure the audio (earphone) output of an electronic device (e.g. a music player in a smartphone), and/or to provide a means for wireless communications between a first electronic device (e.g. a smartphone) and a second electronic device (e.g. a hearing aid, pacemaker, etc). In some embodiments, the comms apparatus does not need power and in other embodiments, its power may be harvested from the first electronic device, or drawn from a battery that may be recharged by harvesting means or charged directly. The first electronic device typically includes an audio (earphone) output, a microphone input (with a voltage bias), a long-range communications transceiver (e.g. GSM), and where pertinent, a short-range transceiver (e.g. Bluetooth) and is internet enabled.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to accessories for mobile phones. In one implementation, an accessory may include, a display to present information received from a mobile phone to a user of the accessory. The accessory may connect with the mobile phone to form a link to the mobile phone. The accessory may include a clothing attachment component to attach the accessory to the user or to clothing of the user.

Abstract: An automatic radio station tuning control system senses when a mobile radio receiver is leaving the coverage area of the transmitter that is transmitting program content, and entering the coverage area of another transmitter that is transmitting the same program content. The program content can be from a radio station, a mobile internet application, or the like. The mobile radio performs re-tuning to the other transmitter in order to continue to receive the program content even though the mobile radio is leaving the coverage area of the first transmitter. The tuning control system can provide uninterrupted coverage to a listener of a radio when the radio receiver is, for example, in a vehicle traversing a mountainous area, or when the radio receiver is moving from one WiFi hot spot to another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for improving initialization and synchronization of display devices to audio data. Current implementations to retain synchronization between a transmitter and a display use “Keep Alive” silent audio data stream in the format of the latest data stream on an interface between the transmitter and the display even when no data is available. Implementing the above solution in a system where the silent audio data stream is transmitted over a wireless link is bandwidth and power inefficient. The techniques provide an apparatus and method to efficiently generate and transmit silent audio data stream for maintaining synchronization.

Abstract: A wireless adapter and method for providing a wireless connection to at least one wired security device includes at least one combined data/power physical port to which the wired security device connects. A power supply module receives power from an external power source and a power injector provides power to the combined data/power physical port to thereby power the wired security device. In this way, the wireless adapter supplies both power and data connection at the same physical port/jack of the wired security devices, such as IP security cameras, via an interface cable from the wireless adapter. This configuration has advantages in lowering the manufacturing costs of the cameras and reducing installation costs. Furthermore, the same standard camera can be used for both standard wired connections and wireless connections.

Abstract: In some embodiments of the invention, a method is provided in a wireless communication device (110) for transmitting an alarm signal to a radio access node (120). According to this method, the wireless communication device (110) detects (210) jamming of a downlink signal (160) which is transmitted from the radio access node (120). The wireless communication device (110) then transmits (220) an alarm signal (150) over a non cell-specific contention-based uplink radio channel. The alarm signal (150) comprises information relating to an identity associated with the wireless communication device (110). The parameters required for transmitting on the non cell-specific contention-based uplink radio channel are preconfigured in the wireless communication device (110).

Abstract: A mobile terminal device having a ringing device includes a first control unit configured to be activated at a first activation time after power on; a second control unit configured to be activated at an activation time that is later than the first activation time; and a sound source configured to output a ringing sound in accordance with a program instruction, based on activation of the first control unit.

Abstract: An electronic control module assembly includes antenna elements and a PCB. Each antenna element communicates an RF signal in a direction that corresponds with an outer face of a housing of the assembly. The PCB is received in a cavity of the housing and has RF-energy-transfer circuits and a baseband RF device, which demodulates the signal. Each RF-energy-transfer circuit receives the signal. At least two RF-energy-transfer circuits receive the signal from the antenna elements, and at least one RF-energy-transfer circuit does not receive the signal from one of the antenna elements and is a placeholder circuit. The baseband RF device is in communication with at least two of the RF-energy-transfer circuits receiving the signal. A connector provides a connection between each of the antenna elements and the PCB and is received by an aperture of the housing.

Abstract: A display apparatus including a display module further including a control board for controlling an operation of the display module to display an image. An outer casing unit accommodates the display module, and a wireless communication unit performs wireless communication with an external communication device. The wireless communication unit includes at least one antenna for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to and from the external communication device, and a wireless communication board converts the radio signal received from the antenna into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to the control board or transmits the electrical signal provided from the control board to the antenna, wherein the antenna and the wireless communication board are arranged to be spatially separated from each other.

Abstract: A device and method is provided for managing event information in a wireless terminal. The device includes a controller for controlling and sorting at least one event information based on a menu, and providing an identifier corresponding to the menu on a date-by-date basis, and a displaying unit for displaying event information on the date-by-date basis, using the identifier. The method includes the steps of sorting at least one event information by a menu, and displaying event information on a date-by-date basis, using an identifier corresponding to the menu.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for Video Telephony (VT) based on the radio signal strength in a radio terminal are provided. The method includes performing a signaling process for the VT, determining audio/video codecs to be used in the VT by considering the radio signal strength during the signaling process, performing the VT, and reconfiguring the audio/video codecs to be used in a VT process by considering the radio signal strength during the VT.

Abstract: A system and method for providing layered audio which allows a user to selectively and simultaneously listen to multiple audio sources for limited time periods and switch between these layered audio sources. The system allows a user to discernibly listen to two content sources at the same time.

Abstract: There are disclosed techniques for handling emergency calls in an electronic device, such as a mobile telephone. For example, in one embodiment, upon receipt of a request at the user-interface of the device to terminate an emergency call, the device first requests confirmation that the call should be terminated. In another embodiment, once the emergency call is terminated, if an incoming call request is subsequently received within a predetermined period of time, the device establishes a voice connection with the incoming caller regardless of whether the device is instructed to establish the voice connection. In another embodiment, once the emergency call is terminated, the device remains operable to receive a subsequent incoming call regardless of whether the device is instructed otherwise.

Abstract: An electronic device as provided here includes a primary housing, an acoustic transducer, a lower layer of acoustic mesh material, and an upper layer of acoustic mesh material. An interior volume is defined within the primary housing. The primary housing includes an interior mounting surface, an exterior mounting surface, and an acoustic port. The transducer is located within the interior volume, and the lower layer of mesh material is coupled between the interior mounting surface and the transducer to cover a lower opening of the acoustic port. The upper layer of mesh material covers an upper opening of the acoustic port. Each layer of mesh material provides an amount of acoustic transparency and an amount of visual obscurity such that the transducer is effectively hidden from view without adversely impacting the audio performance characteristics of the transducer.

Abstract: A mobile based learning and testing system comprising a mobile device for mobile based learning and testing, wherein the mobile device is communicatively coupled to a server that supports retrieving educational and instructional material and testing. The mobile device comprises a downloadable educational mobile app capable of presenting educational and instructional material retrieved from the server, facilitating group interactions, providing a mock test, conducting an actual test and arranging automatic registration of a user of the mobile device based on a test result from the actual test. The downloadable educational mobile app presents the educational and instructional material (retrieved from the server, or locally available in the mobile device where it is stored in storage components) to the user of the mobile device based at least on the user's membership in a group of users, the user's membership information being maintained by the server.

Abstract: A mobile telecommunication device including at least one telecommunication circuit; at least one subscriber identification module; at least one assembly including at least one supply battery; and a switch of selection between a power supply of the subscriber identification module by the assembly and by the telecommunication circuit according to the presence or not of a near-field communication module in the assembly.

Abstract: An accessory configured to couple to a mobile device is disclosed. The accessory may include at least one finger engaging portion having an exterior surface and a clip portion adjacent the exterior surface. The clip portion may include a tab and a device engaging portion. The accessory further may include an extension portion extending outward from the exterior surface of the finger engaging portion, wherein the device engaging portion extends between the tab and the extension portion.

Abstract: Modules, systems, and methods for enabling wireless functionality in electronic devices are disclosed. A module comprises a housing, a plurality of module terminals, a wireless transmitter, a first electronic component, and a power source. The housing is sized to be removably inserted in a power source receptacle of the electronic device. The plurality of module terminals contact a corresponding plurality of device terminals of the electronic device. The first electronic component is operable to receive outbound device data from the electronic device via the module terminal and transmit the outbound device data using the wireless transmitter. The power source is operable to provide power to the electronic device. The method comprises inserting a module in the power source receptacle of the electronic device, receiving outbound device data from the electronic device, and transmitting the outbound device data using the wireless transmitter.

Abstract: Disclosed is an emergency broadcast radio receiver. The receiver can comprise a signal detector circuit adapted to detect, when powered, a predetermined emergency broadcast signal, and a timing generator circuit adapted to couple a battery to the signal detector circuit to periodically power the signal detector circuit. The receiver also can comprise a demodulator circuit adapted to demodulate, when powered, an audio signal modulated on a radio frequency signal at a tuning frequency. The signal detector circuit can be adapted, on detection of the predetermined emergency broadcast signal, to couple the battery to the demodulator circuit to power the demodulator circuit. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for assessing call integrity of calls communicated via a mobile device. In particular, physical aspects of the mobile device that are related to call integrity are identified. The physical condition of the mobile device is then monitored based on the identified physical aspects. The data retrieved from monitoring the physical aspects of the mobile device is then provided to a physical condition assessment component that determines an assessed physical condition of the mobile device. Based on the assessed physical condition of the mobile device, call integrity of calls communicated via the mobile device is determined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus receive first input through a touch screen and communicate over a cellular network responsive to the first input. The method and apparatus receive second input through the touch screen and use the second input to control, through a wireless network other than the cellular network, an image displayed on a screen of a second device.

Abstract: An emergency system for a motor vehicle having an onboard power supply system which triggers in an emergency a radio emergency call regardless of the state of the on-board power supply system of the motor vehicle, including a radio communication device that triggers the emergency call, a back-up battery including one or more electrochemical cells that supply the radio communication device with electric energy, and an electric heating device supplied with power by the on-board power supply system with which the back-up battery can be heated when its temperature is below or drops below a lower limit value, wherein the electric heating device is a heating foil including heating resistors laminated between electrically insulating foils and having a thickness <2 mm, and the heating foil is arranged in a substantially planar, two-dimensional contact to the electrochemical cell(s) of the battery.

Abstract: An intraoral cavity control system having a shape adapted to be positioned between the palate in the roof of the mouth and the tongue comprising, a control interface to receive control input from an organ of the mouth, a wireless transmitting and/or receiving means for transmitting an electrical output signal from the control system and/or for receiving an electrical input signal from an external unit, a control element for processing the control input from the control interface into said electrical output signal transmitted by the transmitting means and for processing said electrical input signals establishing a communication between the external unit and the control element, a power source for providing electrical power to said control system wherein the wireless transmitting and receiving means are further provided with an antenna that is arranged to extend from within a first volume of the oral cavity bound by the medial surface of the teeth and being arranged within a second volume of the oral cavity bou

Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device includes a power module with a first housing, at least one power cell carried by the first housing, and a first plurality of contact pads coupled to the at least one power cell and exposed on the first housing. A wireless module is adjacent the power module and includes a second housing having an opening therein, and wireless communications circuitry carried by the second housing and comprising a second plurality of contact pads aligned with the opening. A connector is in the opening and has a dielectric body, and a plurality of spring contacts carried by the dielectric body and exposed on opposite sides thereof coupling respective ones of the first and second pluralities of contact pads together.

Abstract: A data collection device comprising: a data collection subsystem; a wireless communication device; a dedicated panic button; and a processor that, responsive to a user activating the dedicated panic button, uses the wireless communication device to cause a message to be sent to a designated emergency contact.

Abstract: A web programmable telephone and a method for operating a web programmable telephone are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, a voice module of a wireless household telephone is controlled by an internal web module that can retrieve and execute data operations from a remote portal or server thus adding data functionality to the conventional functions of a telephone. The programmable web module controls all functionality of the web programmable telephone so that every function of the telephone can be programmed and customized by a user.

Abstract: A radio transceiver device includes circuitry for radiating electromagnetic signals at a very high radio frequency both through space, as well as through wave guides that are formed within a substrate material. In one embodiment, the substrate comprises a dielectric substrate formed within a board, for example, a printed circuit board. In another embodiment of the invention, the wave guide is formed within a die of an integrated circuit radio transceiver. A plurality of transceivers with different functionality is defined. Substrate transceivers are operable to transmit through the wave guides, while local transceivers are operable to produce very short range wireless transmissions through space. A third and final transceiver is a typical wireless transceiver for communication with remote (non-local to the device) transceivers.

Abstract: A tradesworker's radio has a weather and impact resistant features to enable a tradesworker to use the radio under adverse working conditions, such as construction or other work sites. Louvered grills covering moisture resistant loudspeakers are angled downward to protect the speakers from direct splash in case the radio is left outdoors in a heavy downpour. A layer of felt-like material is interspersed between the louvered grills and the loudspeaker cones to offer improved moisture resistance. A non-telescoping antenna of the rubber covered spring type material folds neatly into recess when not in use. The controls include waterproof pushbuttons for on/off, volume adjustment, a weather channel, AM/FM selection and tuning. Elastomeric blocks are bonded to the interior of the housing and the blocks have bonded threaded studs, which are used to shock mount the radio circuit board to the inside of the housing. This circuit board is treated with a conformal coating to improve its moisture resistance.