Patents Assigned to Motion limited
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Publication number: 20240149177Abstract: A motion platform apparatus (100) for vehicle simulation comprises a payload platform (134) having peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140). The apparatus (100) also comprises abase stage (102) having peripheral anchoring sites, and linkages (110, 112, 114) configured to couple the peripheral anchoring sites to the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) respectively, the linkages (110, 112, 114) comprising a first linkage (110). The first linkage (110) comprises a first arm (116) operably coupled at a first end thereof by a spherical joint (128) to a second arm (122) at a first end thereof. The first arm (116) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an anchoring site of the peripheral anchoring sites by a first revolute joint (132). The second arm (122) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an elevation site (136) of the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) by a second revolute joint (146).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Ansible Motion LimitedInventors: Robert STEVENS, Kia CAMMAERTS
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Publication number: 20240078927Abstract: A motion platform apparatus (100) for vehicle simulation comprises: a payload platform (134) having peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140). The apparatus also comprises a base stage (102) having peripheral anchoring sites. A plurality of linkages (110, 112, 114) of the apparatus (100) is configured to couple the peripheral anchoring sites to the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140), respectively. Each linkage of the plurality of linkages (110, 112, 114) is configured to vary elevation of a respective elevation site (136, 138, 140) of the payload platform (134). The apparatus (100) further comprises a plurality of configurable pneumatic supports (204, 206, 208) respectively configured to adjust pressurisation independently of one another, thereby providing support to the payload platform (134).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Ansible Motion LimitedInventors: Robert STEVENS, Kia CAMMAERTS
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Publication number: 20150056919Abstract: An apparatus and method for relaying short range communication data between electronic devices. In one example, a first and second short range wireless communication link is established with a first and second wireless communication device, respectively. The first wireless communication device maintains a wireless connection to a wireless telecommunications network. A first and second set of data is received from the first and second wireless communication devices over the first and second links, respectively. At least one of the first set of data and the second set of data is relayed to at least one of the second wireless communication device and the first wireless communication device, respectively, over the second and first links, respectively. The relaying forms a multi-party connection with the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device to the wireless telecommunications network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Steven FYKE
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Publication number: 20150011258Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining an image at a mobile communication device is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cover for the mobile communication device. The cover includes an imaging device and a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate content from the imaging device to the mobile communication device. The cover includes a solid member and a flexible member configured to bend relative to the solid member to support the cover at a support structure. The cover may be placed at a location remote from the mobile communication device, obtain the image at the remote location and communicate the image to the mobile communication device using a wireless communication link.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Weimin RANG, Peter MANKOWSKI, Xiaowei WU, Yaran NAN
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Publication number: 20140348253Abstract: A method, system and device are provided for using an indexed list of linearly independent, predetermined vectors Vref={vref1, . . . , vrefM} and channel knowledge H, G from each transmitter to compute and feedback equivalent channel matrix information Hi,jeq to its affiliated transmitter based on the assigned/determined rank of the receiver. With this information, each transmitter selects Li receivers and constructs a transmitted signal by applying a selected precoding matrix to the mixed rank data, thereby eliminating interference to the rest of the receivers in the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Amin Mobasher, Alireza Bayesteh, Yongkang Jia
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Publication number: 20140341630Abstract: A plurality of keyboard keys are grouped into at least a first group of keyboard keys and a second group of keyboard keys. Webbing serves to physically couple together the keyboard keys of the first group of keyboard keys. Similarly, but discretely, webbing also serves to physically couple together the keyboard keys of the second group of keyboard keys. So configured, the keyboard keys of the first group are not physically coupled via such webbing to any keyboard keys of the second group. By one approach the aforementioned webbing comprises an integral part of the keyboard keys and comprises, for example, a part of a film that conformally overlies adjacent ones of the keyboard keys. These teachings will accommodate forming such a film and the main body of the keyboard keys using thermoforming and injection molding processes to form-in-place such keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Jimmy Bedolla
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Publication number: 20140340366Abstract: Embodiments are directed to receiving, by a microphone configured for audio use, an ultrasonic signal, applying an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter to the signal to generate a digital version of the signal, obtaining phase information from the digital version of the signal, and determining a position of an emitter of the ultrasonic signal based on the phase information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Jens Kristian Poulsen
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Publication number: 20140342116Abstract: An apparatus, such as one or more keyboard keys, comprises at least one form-in-place component that comprises an injection-molded core and a thermoformed film conformally co-molded over at least a portion of the core, wherein the thermoformed film has its smoother side facing outwardly and away from the injection-molded core. Reversing of the film provides a suitable surface for high-resolution character artwork and appearance finish. The smoother surface also allows for top clear coating having a matte, satin or high-gloss finish as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Jimmy Bedolla
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Publication number: 20140339063Abstract: A keyboard cover comprises non-opaque material and has a periphery and a plurality of key-cap receiving apertures formed therethrough to receive the various keycaps of a corresponding keyboard. By one approach the keyboard cover includes side walls disposed along the aforementioned periphery thereof, which side walls extend outwardly from the inner surface of the keyboard cover. The keyboard cover has light-masking paint disposed on only an inner surface thereof and only towards the periphery thereof By one approach the light-masking paint comprises black-colored paint. This light-masking paint can extend inwardly of the keyboard cover from the periphery thereof no further than, for example, twenty percent of the available distance. When the keyboard cover includes the aforementioned side walls, the light-masking paint can also be disposed on the inner surfaces of those side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Jimmy Bedolla
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Publication number: 20140334456Abstract: A method and user equipment operating in or near a network without a central controller, the method receiving a device signal from a second user equipment, the second user equipment being within a contention region of the first user equipment; and utilizing the device signal to determine a transmission opportunity at the first user equipment. Further, disambiguation processes include removing network, new device and bootstrapping ambiguity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Biswaroop MUKHERJEE, William Anthony GAGE, Robert NOVAK
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Publication number: 20140335787Abstract: In one embodiment, for example, a method of short range wireless peer-to-peer file sharing is provided. The method includes establishing a short range wireless communications link between a local computing device and a peer computing device and transmitting to the peer computing device over the short range wireless communications link a consolidated catalog of accessible files stored locally in the local computing device, remotely in a remote computing device, or both. The method further includes receiving from over the short range wireless communications link a request by the peer computing device to retrieve a selected one of the files. The method includes responding to a determination that the selected one of the files is stored remotely in the remote computing device by facilitating the retrieval by the peer computing device of the selected one of the files from the remote computing device for delivery to the peer computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Mohammed Nawaf Smadi, Aleksandar Papo, Ahmed Abdelsamie
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Publication number: 20140334439Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for coordinating cells in a heterogeneous network. A serving cell determines scheduling parameters for scheduling a UE intermittently between a serving cell and at least one coordinating cell. The scheduling parameters define a cycle for the UE in which the UE alternates between listening to the serving cell and each of the coordinating cells. Timing offsets between the serving cell and the coordinating cells is determined by a UE and reported back to the eNB of the serving cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Chandra Sekhar Bontu, Yi Song, Zhijun Cai
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Publication number: 20140335909Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for coverage matching in heterogeneous wireless communication networks are provided. The base station may adjust its receiver sensitivity to match the uplink and downlink coverage. In some implementations, the base station may transmit parameters reflecting its receiver sensitivity capability to a control entity. The control entity determines the required receiver sensitivity for the base station and transmits the receiver sensitivity adjustment information to the base station. The base station may adjust its receiver sensitivity based on the receiver sensitivity adjustment information. In some implementations, the base station may exchange its receiver sensitivity information with other base stations and adjust its receiver sensitivity based on information received from other base stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Przemyslaw Czerepinski
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Publication number: 20140336920Abstract: A method for providing location information such as a map in an underground or shielded environment entails storing first near-field communication (NFC) data obtained by reading a first NFC tag at a first location, reading a second NFC tag at a second location, obtaining map data for an area encompassing the first and second locations, and displaying a map showing the first location and the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Robert Michael Philip GONDOSCH
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Publication number: 20140334388Abstract: A method for communication in a wireless telecommunications system is provided. The method comprises receiving, by a first UE, a reference signal transmitted by a second UE and transmitting, by the first UE to a network node, a report indicating that the reference signal was received. The reference signal is received in a detection opportunity that occurs as one of a single detection opportunity or a portion of a pattern of detection opportunities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Robert Novak, Biswaroop Mukherjee, Masoud Ebrahimi Tazeh Mahalleh
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Publication number: 20140335917Abstract: A telephonic device having a speakerphone function has a loudspeaker and a plurality of microphones. The plurality of microphones are coupled to a plurality of beamformers which produce a first beamform having a spatial null in the direction of the loudspeaker and a second beamform having a spatial null in the direction of near-end signals. The two beamforms are then processed to facilitate echo reduction. By comparing the beamform powers, a state of double-talk can be determined and the determination can be used to enhance echo reduction associated with speakerphone functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Michael TETELBAUM, James David GORDY, Brady Nicholas LASKA, Chris FORRESTER, Malay GUPTA, Sylvain ANGRIGNON
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Publication number: 20140334389Abstract: A wireless access network node receives, from a user equipment (UE), information relating to a random access procedure. The wireless access network node sends, to the UE, an indication to stop the random access procedure, based on the received information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research in Motion LimitedInventor: Research in Motion Limited
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Publication number: 20140325383Abstract: A method is described. The method comprising the steps of receiving character data from the remote device following a selection of character data for application to a target; and determining, based on one or more characters in the character data, one or more components executable on the processor for supplying the character data thereto. A device is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Michael Stephen BROWN, Terrill Mark DENT, Dan Zacharias GÄRDENFORS, Jason Tyler GRIFFIN
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Publication number: 20140321040Abstract: An electronic device includes at least one connector, such as for physically coupling the electronic device to a device accessory. The connector includes a coupling element movable between a retracted position and an extended position in response to a magnetic force that exceeds a biasing force applied to the coupling element by a biasing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Ryan James RUTTER, Dustin Jonathan SMITH, Ian James MURCHISON, Jason Tyler GRIFFIN, Anders FAHRENDORFF
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Publication number: 20140320373Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a balun structure comprising: a monopole antenna, and a microstrip coupled to the monopole antenna and comprising a ground plane modified to include at least two arms. Embodiments are directed to a balun structure comprising: a monopole antenna, and a microstrip coupled to the monopole antenna using a stepwise tapered microstrip feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Houssam Kanj, Huanhuan Gu, Christopher DeVries, James Warden