Abstract: Mobile hub devices and docking stations facilitate controlled delivery of digital multimedia data from a content service provider. A mobile hub device includes a transceiver configured to receive and transmit digital multimedia data over a plurality of communication links. The mobile hub device includes a processor for identifying content providers which permit the mobile hub device to download multimedia data hosted by the content providers. The processor schedules delivery of the multimedia data from the content providers to the mobile hub device.

Abstract: Systems and methods generate a data usage plan for a mobile device. A method includes identifying a plurality of data usage requirements for the mobile device. The method includes identifying one or more carrier models for data service costs. The method includes generating cost estimates for a plurality of data usage transactions based on the data usage requirements and one or more carrier models. The method includes generating the data usage plan for the mobile device based on the cost estimates. The data usage plan includes usage parameters for carrier selection by the mobile device.

Abstract: A method and system identify an orientation of a part to be packaged by a tape and reel machine. The method includes identifying a packing slot of the tape and reel machine. The method includes identifying the orientation of the part in the packing slot. The method includes determining whether the orientation of the part in the packing slot matches a predetermined orientation for the part. Additionally, the method includes generating an alert in response to determining that the orientation of the part does not match the predetermined orientation of the part.

Abstract: The invention is a method for processing a packet in a wireless network. The method includes the acts of receiving a data packet having data therein, and associating the data with a software application. In addition, the method processes information in a wireless network by receiving a user input at a wireless client, converting information indicative of the user input into data transferable as at least one data packet, and transmitting the data packet via a wireless protocol. The method may also update a wireless client display by receiving a video packet via a wireless protocol, and changing at least one pixel to implement the display information received in the video packet.

Abstract: A controlling party can set limitations on a controlled party's access to applications operating on the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device. The controlling party can effectuate these limitations via various different mechanisms. In one instance, the controlling party uses another wireless communication device to effectuate the limitations. In another instance, the limitations are effectuated by the controlling party's operation of a data apparatus connected by a wired data communication bus to the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device. In a still further instance, the controlling party effectuates the limitations by accessing a website supported by a web server.

Abstract: A computer-based processing system (e.g., host server) is operable for receiving historical device operation information (power consumption data) collected during operation of the remote battery-operated device in accordance with a first set of operating parameters. The first set of operating parameters enable operation of the battery-operated device in a first operating mode. The processing system calculates an observed battery life for the device based on the received historical power consumption data and a power capacity value representing a power capacity of the battery resident in the device. This observed battery life may be output to a user and used to determine whether the device will meet a predetermined operational life. If not, parameters for the device can be modified and a new projected battery life calculated (simulation), with the new modified parameters controlling power consumption in the device.

Abstract: The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network.

Abstract: A remote battery-operated device operates in accordance with a first set of operating parameters. During operation, power consumption information is generated and transmitted via a data network to a remote location for later use. In one embodiment, the remote location transmits one or more modified parameters back to the battery-operated device which control subsequent operation of the device. In this manner, power consumption within the device may be controlled to achieve a predetermined or desired operating lifetime.

Abstract: A connector-pin assembly includes a frame and a plurality of pins. The frame includes a plurality of slots. The plurality of pins is insertable into the plurality of slots and are configured to provide an electrical connection between an on-board-diagnostic vehicle connector and a circuit board. The plurality of slots is configured to align the plurality of pins with connectors in the on-board-diagnostic vehicle connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include measuring power within at least one part of a wireless frequency band. These systems and methods also include calculating a variance, a mean, and a mean-to-variance ratio based upon the power measured in at least one part of the wireless frequency band using a processor. In addition, these systems and methods include comparing the mean, variance, and mean-to-variance ratio to known thresholds and determining if jamming is present within the at least one part of the wireless frequency band.

Abstract: A controlling party can set limitations on a controlled party's access to applications operating on the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device. The controlling party can effectuate these limitations via various different mechanisms. In one instance, the controlling party uses another wireless communication device to effectuate the limitations. In another instance, the limitations are effectuated by the controlling party's operation of a data processing apparatus connected by a wired data communication bus to the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device. In a still further instance, the controlling party effectuates the limitations by accessing a website supported by a web server.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data associated with an event. The method includes identifying a parameter of the event. The method also includes identifying a buffer to store the data associated with the event based on the parameter the event. The method further includes storing the data associated with the event in the buffer. The method also includes determining whether data stored in the buffer meet a predetermined condition. The method further includes sending the data in the buffer.

Abstract: Systems and methods of visualizing assets are disclosed that include registering assets into a system, creating a correlation between the location of the assets and a physical representation of the operational area, determining the status and class of the assets, selecting at least one asset, and exerting control over the at least one asset.

Abstract: A mobile tracking device is provided that monitors or measures one or more signals from GPS satellites and remote wireless base stations during a GPS acquisition process and a registration process, and terminates the process(es) prior to reaching a default timeout when the signals do not meet a predetermined threshold or value. Instead of continuing the acquisition and/or registration process for the full timeout period when the received signals (if any) indicate there is a low probability of successfully completing the particular process, the tracking device early terminates the process(es). This saves or reduces power by preventing the continued operation of the particular process when it is likely to be unsuccessful.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that promote communication in an I2C Bus. These systems and methods can include at least two groups, wherein each of the two groups comprise at least one I2C communication units, and wherein each of the I2C communication units within a group are coupled together. These systems and methods can also comprises a connector that creates a connection between at least two groups of units and controls the flow of data by altering at least one signal that is transmitted between the at least two groups.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that promote communication in an I2C Bus. These systems and methods include establishing a connection between at least two units within coupled together in a I2C bus, transmitting a message from a master to a slave, transitioning the slave to below a threshold during communications, and delaying additional messages from the master to the slave.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include measuring power within at least one part of a wireless frequency band. These systems and methods also include calculating a variance, a mean, and a mean-to-variance ratio based upon the power measured in at least one part of the wireless frequency band using a processor. In addition, these systems and methods include comparing the mean, variance, and mean-to-variance ratio to known thresholds and determining if jamming is present within the at least one part of the wireless frequency band.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include transferring data using a client. The client experiences a disruption event and determines the nature of the disruption event. In addition, these systems and methods may include adjusting for the disruption event. The adjustment of the disruption event is performed automatically using at least one processor in the client and resuming the transmitting of data after adjusting for the disruption event.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that promote asynchronous communication through customized Internet protocol headers. This asynchronous communication is promoted by encoding additional information into the header of at least one data packet. The formatting and content of the packet header may be determined through an application programming interface (API). In addition, the header of this data packet may be of a variable length. The length of the data packet may be dependent upon the requirements of the API. In some embodiments, the header comprises sufficient information that, when interpreted by the API, promotes asynchronous communication.

Abstract: A controlling party can set limitations on a controlled party's access to applications operating on the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device. The controlling party can effectuate these limitations via various different mechanisms. In one instance, the controlling party uses another wireless communication device to effectuate the limitations. In another instance, the limitations are effectuated by the controlling party's operation of a data processing apparatus connected by a wired data communication bus to the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device. In a still further instance, the controlling party effectuates the limitations by accessing a website supported by a web server.