Abstract: A wireless communication device contains a speed-dial storage area containing one or more user-entered destination telephone numbers. An additional memory area contains the plurality of sets of additional digits to be added to the user-entered destination telephone number. The user associates one or more additional sets of digits to a selected user-entered destination telephone number. A control processor automatically adds the associated set of additional digits whenever the user-entered destination telephone number is selected. The sets of additional digits may be pre-programmed by the service provider or programmed by the user. The sets of additional digits may include codes for features such as caller identification transmission, caller identification blocking, message waiting cancellation, and the like. In addition, other sets of digits, such as area codes and other prefixes may be pre-programmed by the service provider or the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for remote control of software and hardware features of a wireless communication device using Short Message Services (SMS). A wireless communication device with SMS capabilities can be remotely configured by sending specifically configured SMS messages. A manufacturer can configure a wireless device to have control over certain features accessible through SMS messages. A configuring SMS message is constructed using a specific format to inform the wireless device of the presence of a feature control message. Predetermined combinations of characters unlikely to occur in normal messages are used as message start and stop delimiters. A series of fields are defined in the SMS message with the fields separated by delimiters distinct from the message start and stop delimiters. Commands may be sent to the wireless device using point-to-point as well as broadcast SMS messages.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product that uses an expected output power level to compensate for slowly changing unintentional power fluctuations in a signal transmission system such that the actual transmitted power matches a calculated desired transmit power. Digital expected power data is sampled and filtered to generate an expected output power level. Actual output data is sampled and filtered to generate an actual output power level. A comparator periodically compares the expected output power level to the actual output power level. Preferably, the comparator first removes a correction value from the actual output power level that was added to the transmit signal to correct for unintentional power fluctuations. The resultant ratio or difference is sent to a correction module which generates a correction value therefrom. The correction value is converted to a dB quantity and added to existing correction values.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for scheduling the paging wake-up time in a wireless mobile station. The decision to wake-up a mobile station in order to decode a slotted paging message is determined probabilistically. An initial missed page rate constant, M, is loaded within the mobile station. A measurement of the particular mobile station paging rate, R, is made over a time period T. The measured paging rate R is compared to the initial missed page rate constant M. If the missed page rate M is greater than the measured paging rate R the mobile station does not respond to the next paging slot. If the missed page rate M is less than the measured paging rate R a number based on the ratio of M to R is used as an input to a uniform random number generator. The output of the uniform random number generator determines whether or not to wake-up during the next paging slot. The measured paging rate R is updated as a running average.

Abstract: A parasitic element for use with an internal antenna in a wireless device. Generally, the antenna is a substrate antenna with one or more conductive traces supported on a substrate and mounted offset from a ground plane associated with the wireless device. One or more signal or power transfer conductors, cables, or signal feeds are positioned immediately adjacent to the antenna, which are capable of coupling signals into the antenna which picks-up energy from fields around or emanating from the conductors. Alternatively, the conductors intercept a portion of the energy being transferred into the antenna. The parasitic patch element employs a thin conductive structure which is placed adjacent to, over or under those conductors, reduces a substantial portion of energy from coupling between the conductors and antenna by altering the resonant or energy coupling characteristics of the conductors.

Abstract: A voice and data communication system and method for receiving symbols for a plurality of channels into chunks included within buffers, each chunk holding symbols for only a corresponding one of the plurality of channels. As complete frames are received and decoded, the chunks holding the symbols, that are decoded, are freed up to be used for reception of newly arriving symbols included in newly arriving frames.

Abstract: An antenna system is installed on a wireless device which is designed to be placed near the ear of a human user. The antenna system has a first antenna configured to transmit and receive signals. The first antenna is located at the end of a boom. The boom rotates so as to displace the first antenna away from the user's head when wireless device is in use in close proximity to the user's head. In one embodiment, the system includes a monopole whip antenna and a switching mechanism to alternatively activate the monopole whip antenna and the first antenna.

Abstract: Forward power control for a mobile communication system is provided on a frame by frame basis during a soft handoff of a mobile station from a source base station to a target base station. Each base station runs independent but identical algorithms. A selector runs the same power control algorithm as each base station and coordinates power control between the two base stations and the mobile station during the soft hand-off. The results of the algorithm run by the selector are delayed because of back haul. The selector provides the base stations with traffic gain and frame delay information corresponding to the traffic gain. The base station ASIC, modifies the base station power output according to the SNR data received from the mobile station and the traffic gain and frame delay information received from the selector.

Abstract: The balanced, retractable dipole antenna comprises a first radiator element that is selectively extendable from, and retractable into, a mobile phone casing, a second radiator element, and a counterpoise that is electrically isolated from a printed wire board (PWB) of a mobile phone. The balanced, retractable dipole antenna further comprises a signal balancing means coupled between a signal source and at least the second radiator element and counterpoise to generate first and second signals, respectively. The first and second signals are substantially equal in magnitude but out of phase by 180 degrees. When the first radiator is extended, the first signal is transferred to the first and second radiator elements, and the second signal is transferred to the counterpoise. When the first radiator element is retracted, the first signal is transferred to the second radiator, while the second signal is transferred to the counterpoise and the first radiator element.

Abstract: A cradle can be mounted in a vehicle, or other suitable location, for supporting a wireless dual-frequency telephone that includes an antenna. The cradle includes a plastic housing and a ground plane disposed in the housing. A trough-shaped feed coupler element is electrically connected to matching circuits and an input/output connector. A first parasitic coupler element is aligned with the feed coupler element, and connected to the ground plane, and electromagnetically couples signals having a first frequency to and from the antenna. Together, the elements hold the antenna of the telephone. Also, a second parasitic element is disposed adjacent the feed coupler element for electromagnetically coupling signals to and from the antenna, that have a second frequency. If desired, the ground plane is established by a first conductive board and a second conductive board elevated above the first board.

Abstract: A programmable dynamic range receiver which provides the requisite level of performance at reduced power consumption. The .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC within the receiver is designed with one or more loops. Each loop provides a predetermined dynamic range performance. The loops can be enabled or disabled based on the required dynamic range and a set of dynamic range thresholds. The .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC is also designed with adjustable bias current. The dynamic range of the .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC varies approximately proportional to the bias current. By adjusting the bias current, the required dynamic range can be provided by the .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC with minimal power consumption. A reference voltage of the .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC can be descreased when high dynamic range is not required, thereby allowing for less bias current in the .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC and supporting circuitry. The dynamic range of the .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC is a also function of the oversampling ratio which is proportional to the sampling frequency.

Abstract: A system for providing an accurate indication of the remaining life of a battery. The system includes a first circuit that provides a control signal. A second circuit employs an internal resistance value of the battery and a battery voltage to provide the indication of remaining battery life in response to the control signal. In a specific embodiment, the second circuit includes a third circuit that measures the internal resistance of the battery in response to the control signal. The third circuit also includes a circuit for measuring an output current and an output voltage of the battery at varying battery loads. The circuit for measuring an output current includes an ammeter and a switching load. In a more specific embodiment, the switching load is implemented as a transmitter that is selectively activated via the control signal. A fourth circuit, included in the second circuit, provides the indication of remaining battery life in response to the internal resistance.

Abstract: A wireless communication device provides for voicemail message notification and retrieval in a wireless communication system without the need for an alphanumeric display for the display of text messages on the wireless communication device. A transmitter and receiver communicate with a central message storage area containing one or more voicemail messages intended for the wireless communication device. The central message storage area transmits a voicemail message notification to the wireless communication device whenever there is a change in the number of unread messages stored in the central message storage area. The message notification includes the number of unread messages and may include a callback telephone number to retrieve the voicemail messages.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for using feedback to control the output voltage of a Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) that is used as the input voltage to subsequent Low Drop Out (LDO) linear voltage regulators. A multiplexer and Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) are used to successively sample the output voltages of multiple parallel LDO regulators. The digitized voltage values are input to a digital processor that compares the LDO regulator output voltages with acceptable limits previously stored in memory. The digitized voltage values are used by the digital processor to control the output voltage of a SMPS that is used as the input voltage to the LDO regulators. The output voltage of the SMPS, and thus the input of the LDO regulators, is reduced to the minimum value that retains full performance of the LDO regulators. Operating each LDO regulator at full regulation ensures full performance of the LDO regulators. Minimizing the input voltage to the LDO regulators maximizes the efficiency of the total power supply.

Abstract: A discrete polyphase digital filter is provided having only a single multiplier and a single cumulative adder for use in a mobile telephone. In one implementation, the filter is a discrete N-phase digital filter including an input line providing an input signal and a group of M delay elements connected to the input line for generating M successively delayed versions of the input signal. A coefficient memory unit is provided for storing M filter coefficients. A multiplier is connected to outputs of the delay elements and to the coefficient memory for multiplying the output of each successive delay element with a corresponding coefficient. A cumulative adder is also provided for summing M successive outputs from the multiplier to provide a single, filtered output signal for each group of M input signals. The multiplier and adder are operated at a rate of M/N times a frequency of the input signal to thereby provide one output signal for every N input signals.