Abstract: The present invention provides a method for encoding messages. The method includes identifying at least a first plurality of messages indicative of a corresponding first plurality of data transmission rates and a second plurality of messages indicative of a corresponding second plurality of data transmission rates based on a prior transmitted message, where the first and second pluralities of messages are unequal. The method also includes transmitting a message from one of at least the first and second pluralities of messages.

Abstract: Internal communication signals in a stored program controlled system comprising a plurality of units configured to process signals are provided by an optical beam line which is proximal to all of the plurality of units. The beam line is configured to contain optically encoded signals, which comprises signals transmitted between and/or among the plurality of units. Each unit includes a probe for injecting optically encoded signals in the beam line and/or and for receiving optically encoded signals from the beam line. Processing units include at least one aperture for passage of the beam line. Processing units may also include a movable portion that is moved during installation of the processing unit and then replaced after the main body is in place.

Abstract: A new annular-core optical fiber is useful, inter alia, for stabilizing the behavior of an optical attenuator based on a Long Period Grating (LPG) against fluctuations in the polarization of the fundamental optical signal. The fiber dimensions and ?n are selected such that when a LPG of some period is used to couple fundamental-mode radiation in the fiber into higher-order modes, the wavelength of peak coupling into an HE mode is removed by at least 30 nm from the wavelength of peak coupling into the nearer of a TE mode or a TM mode.

Abstract: An adaptive wireless communication device employable in a wireless communication network having a base station and a method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the adaptive wireless communication device includes communication circuitry configured to transmit and receive messages. The adaptive wireless communication device also includes a relay coordinator configured to provide an adaptive relay path in cooperation with the base station for a message associated with a wireless communication device as a function of a characteristic of the message.

Abstract: A tunable optical fiber device comprises a length of fiber having a core having a certain refractive index; a cladding peripherally surrounding the core with a refractive index less than the refractive index of the core; and at least one hollow region disposed within the cladding in proximity to the core or within the core itself. Fluid (typically liquid) controllably moved within the hollow region modifies the effective index of the fiber and thereby tunes its characteristics.

Abstract: A user is allowed to place a call to a target phone number upon receipt of one or more remembrance-promoted numbers and zero or more passwords, from the user, at an access phone number location. The one or more remembrance-promoted numbers comprise one or more of: an existing phone number employable by one or more users to place one or more direct calls to the user; and one or more numbers preselected by the user.

Abstract: Systems and techniques to set a new service rate for one or more queues of a router and a new power consumption level for a router is disclosed. The queues are configured to store data packets awaiting transmission from the router. The setting of the new service rate or rates and new power level is based on a service rate of the one or more queues and a power consumption level of the router. The techniques disclosed further include resetting a new service rate for the one or more queues of the router and a new power consumption level of the router. The resetting of the new service rate or rates and new power level is based on a service rate of the one or more queues and a power consumption level of the router. The setting and resetting steps are based differently on the power consumption level of the router.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a planar substrate and an array of substantially transparent spherical micro-lenses forming a pattern. The pattern has an internal two-dimensional lattice symmetry on the planar substrate. Each micro-lens includes a convex bulge or a concave depression in a surface of the planar substrate. The micro-lenses and substrate include hydrogel that swells and contracts in a manner that is responsive to an environmental condition.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises an originating mobile switching center and a serving mobile switching center that serve to connect a call from a communication device to a mobile device that is supported by the serving mobile switching center. The mobile device is associated with an established telephone number. The serving mobile switching center is associated with an identification number. The originating mobile switching center employs the identification number to connect the call with the serving mobile switching center. The serving mobile switching center employs the established telephone number to connect the call to the mobile device.

Abstract: Techniques and infrastructure are provided for supporting global customization. The invention enables persona profiles of user information to be maintained, and such persona profiles to be accessed by merchants. Via the persona abstraction, users control what information is grouped into a persona profile, and can selectively enable a merchant to read one of these profiles. The infrastructure of the invention employs a persona server that assists users in managing their personae. The infrastructure of the invention separates this from the profile databases at which persona profile information is stored, to eliminate any single point at which different persona profiles can be tied to the same user. Since merchants also have privacy concerns, the infrastructure of the invention provides a data protection model based on tainting, by which merchants can limit how the information they contribute can be exposed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method related to the controlling of quality of services of a CDMA-based-System. It is provides an improved control mechanism for the quality of services in a CDMA-System, in particular by providing a controlling means apt to assign the target signal to interference ratio, the static rate matching factor and the power-offset dynamically, especially adapted to be used for UMTS-Systems.

Abstract: A method for translating control messages between a network manager and a router. The method includes intercepting an input command message intended for the router, where the router partitioned into a plurality of logical router partitions, and the input command message expressed in terms of logical router partitions. Each logical router partition expression of the input command message is translated into a physical router expression, and the input command message, including any translated expressions, is propagated toward the router.

Abstract: Reconnection of a mobile unit to a call session controlled by a first MSC is supported responsive to a network-initiated or mobile-originated reconnect attempt even in instances where the mobile unit has roamed to a border cell controlled by a second MSC. In a network-initiated reconnect attempt, the first MSC sends a suspended call page request to a second MSC. The second MSC pages the mobile unit, sets up a bearer channel to the mobile unit, and sends to the first MSC a suspended call page response including indicia of the bearer channel set up by the second MSC. The first MSC establishes a bearer channel to the second MSC thereby reconnecting the mobile unit to the call session. In a mobile-originated reconnect attempt, the mobile unit sends a mobile-originated reconnect message to the second MSC.

Abstract: A Log Map processor that processes information in accordance with the Log MAP algorithm using an N-state Radix-K trellis where K is an integer equal to 4 or greater and N is an integer equal to 2 or greater. The Log Map processor comprises branch and path metric calculators designed with LogSum operators. The LogSum operators used and Add-Compare-Select architecture that is based on an approximation of the Jacobian definition of the LogSum operation. The Log Map processor is thus able to process relatively more information per unit time.

Abstract: A call is set up between a first communication device (101) and a second communication device (115) on a first communication path (117), via an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network (105). A second communication path (203) is established from the ATM network (105) to a law enforcement agency (201), which second communication path comprises audio sourced by the first communication device (101) on the first communication path (117). A third communication path (205) is established from the ATM network (105) to the law enforcement agency (201), which third communication path (205) comprises audio sourced by the second communication device (115) on the first communication path (117). The audio sourced by the first communication device (101) and the audio sourced by the second communication device (115) are replicated by an ATM switch (107) in the ATM network (105).

Abstract: A so-called “OpenChannel™” conference is established by separating particular participants of the conference from those participants that are actually currently active in the conference. This establishes a type of virtual conference, i.e., meeting, that can be monitored by participants, i.e., users, without requiring them to be actively a part of the conference call. These particular participants are in a so-called monitor mode. These participants can readily change their state from the monitor mode to a listen mode or active mode, as desired. One advantage of this invention is that a long-term conference of months or even years duration can be set up, only incurring a cost to participants when they are active participants in the conference call.

Abstract: In networks of interconnected router nodes for forwarding data traffic along a predetermined path of the network, a method of and system for imperceptibly upgrading router node software and the like without traffic interruption through a novel preparation of upgraded software in a router while that router continues to forward data under the control of its original software, and then swapping the upgraded software for the original software without disruption.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a wireless communication network (10) including a plurality of nodes (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e). Each of the nodes has a user database and is equipped to conduct authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) functions for the network (10). The method includes employing a subset (optionally, two) of the plurality of nodes (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e) as active nodes. The active nodes use their respective user databases to conduct the AAA functions for the network (10). Changes to the user databases for the active nodes are logged to thereby update the same to reflect changes in information contained therein, and the user databases of the active nodes are synchronized. The active nodes are monitored to detect if one becomes disconnected from the network, and, if one of the active nodes becomes disconnected from the network, another of the plurality of nodes (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e) is employed as an active node.

Abstract: A method of providing circuit-switched and packet-switched calls on a single network comprises receiving (301), at a local switch, a plurality of calls that are comprised of at least one packet-switched call and at least one circuit-switched call and determining (305) a measure of the plurality of calls. Based on the measure of the plurality of calls, a first set of resources (117), from a plurality of resources between the local switch and a network switch, is allocated to circuit-switched calls, and a second set of resources (121), from the plurality of resources between the local switch and the network switch, is allocated to packet-switched calls.

Abstract: An improved RF/microwave stripline structure fabricated from a PWB suspended inside of a sheet metal enclosure. The enclosure is formed by top and bottom sheet metal covers each having a plurality of flanges that are coupled to the PWB. The PWB contains identical conductive transmission lines on its top and bottom layers. Plated through holes electrically couple the transmission lines on both layers of the PWB. RF/microwave input and output connectors extend through the bottom cover and are coupled to the transmission lines. Critical dimensions between the transmission lines are controlled by the PWB artwork and are not effected by any misalignment of mechanical parts.