Abstract: A model hand (120, 700) for use in electromagnetic testing comprising a body (210, 710) and at least one digit (220, 780) extending from a side of the body. For one embodiment, the body (210) has an outer semi-cylinder surface (230) with an arcuate shape and an inner semi-cylinder surface (240) following the arcuate shape of the outer semi-cylinder surface. A digit (220) is coupled at a base end (260) coupled to the side (250) of the cylindrical body (210) to permit pivotal motion of the digit relative to the cylindrical body. For another embodiment, the body (710) has a palm-like shape with four static digits (740-770) affixed at one end to the palm-shaped body. In addition to the four static digits (740-770), a dynamic digit (780) extends from the body (710) and couples to the body to permit pivotal motion of the digit relative to the body.

Abstract: A method of assisting an end user is provides. A first assistance request signal is received from a communication device. A communication node determines an assistance center in close proximity to the communication device to provide assistance to the end user. The communication node then forwards a second assistance request signal to the assistance center. The communication node receives a first response signal from assistance center. Finally, the communication node transmits a second response signal to the communication device.

Abstract: A client device (701) of a communication system (700) includes, for example, a processor (304) programmed to include a device management tree interface (702) that provides access for a plurality of non device management agents (210, 618) and at least one device management agent (208) to a device management engine (222) that accesses a corresponding device management tree (226). The processor updates data, for the plurality of non device management agents and at least one device management agent, via the device management engine (222) and corresponding device management tree (226), through the device management tree interface (702).

Abstract: The invention is a data network system (110) and method for forwarding a communication message intended for one device to another device. A target user of a target device (one of 102-108) configures configuration data of the target device for the system. The configuration information includes one or more forwarding lists in which each forwarding list identifies at least one next device (another one of 102-108). The system then receives (204) a communication message from an originating device (yet another one of 102-108) and retrieves (206) configuration data of the target device. Next, the system determines (208) whether the target device is available for interactive communication with the originating device based on the configuration data. If the target device is available for interactive communication with the originating device, then the system routes (210) the communication message to the target device.

Abstract: A method (200, 600) and an apparatus (700) for a wireless portable communication device (102) for determining coarse position information are provided. The wireless portable communication device (102) receives information about a plurality of visible satellites (106, 108, 110), and determines a coarse position of the wireless portable communication device (102) and uncertainty parameters expected at the coarse position, using the determined coarse position and uncertainties to acquire satellites.

Abstract: An internal antenna system (200) for reducing interference in a wireless communication device (100) is provided. The internal antenna system (200) comprises an antenna (202) and a housing (110). The housing is configured to reduce interference in the transmission caused by the metal surface of the housing. The housing is made of or plated with an electromagnetically transparent decorative metal (ETDM). The housing has metal islands, which are separated from each other by gaps. These gaps in the ETDM surface allow the radio frequency (RF) energy of signals transmitted by the antenna to pass through.

Abstract: There is provided an accessory (300, 500) for a portable electronic device that conveniently wipes an internal user interface of the device. The accessory (300, 500), is configured for removable attachment to the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device has first and second housings (102, 104) that rotate or otherwise adjust relative to each other. In particular, the portable electronic device may be closed or opened by adjusting the position of the first and second housings (102, 104). The portable electronic device has an internal user interface (106-116) that is exposed in the open position (100) and hidden in the closed position (200). The accessory (300, 500) includes an inner wall 306, 508) capable of placement between the first and second housings (102, 104) while the device is closed.

Abstract: A tag is provided, which can be associated with one or more individuals and/or a connection to a predetermined network resource, and which can be used to facilitating interaction of the wireless communication device with the corresponding individual(s) and/or resource. The tag includes a transmitter and a storage element including an ID value, which associates the tag with the individual(s) and/or resource. In at least some instances the tag will additionally include a trigger element, such as a user actuatable switch, which will enable an action to be initiated in the nearby wireless communication device, relative to the associated individual(s) and/or resource, in response to an actuation of the trigger element in the tag.

Abstract: This invention is a system to control a network of distributed power machines. In one preferred embodiment, the system monitors the prices of electricity and hydrocarbon fuels on the open market. When the system determines that electrical power can be generated from a power machine like a fuel cell more cheaply than from a traditional source like coal-fired steam, the system sends an actuation command to the power machine network. The system also considers other factors, including load shedding arrangements, peak shaving arrangements, local rate structures, and the like. In another embodiment, the system includes a means for aggregating electrical power generated by power machines and selling it on an open market. The system also includes means for bill preparation and presentation. The system is capable of operating in several environments, including a traditional environment, a competitive environment, and a competitive environment.