Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a system and a computer program product for bit swapping, wherein periodically I successive bits of a data packet that comprises K bits are mapped onto interleaved bit positions in I different bursts, respectively, according to a predefined interleaving scheme and a selected interleaving depth I, comprising the step of swapping the value of at least one bit that is associated with a respective first bit position m in the data packet with the value of a bit that is associated with a respective second bit position n in the data packet, wherein the respective second bit position n is selected such that n>m holds and that the difference n?m is divisible by I.

Abstract: The present invention resides in an electronic gaming system comprising gaming parameters defining one or more gaming characters or entities, the system providing means whereby at least one skill type attribute is associated with a gaming character/entity, the system providing means whereby a changing aptitude level value is associated with the skill type attribute, the system providing for means, responsive to the gaming character electing to execute a gaming move using skill type attribute, reducing the aptitude level value by a predetermined amount. The present invention makes efficient use of memory, which in a mobile gaming platform such as a mobile phone is often limited by allowing for more involved and enhanced gameplay without substantially increasing the requirement for memory or processing power. Furthermore, the gaming system of the present invention provides for a compact and manageable gaming solution particularly suitable for mobile gaming.

Abstract: A method and apparatus by which a user of two or more client devices (10 11) each hosting a data store (10c 11c) can have the data stores kept synchronized by a server (12) (in some cases operated as a synchronizing service) in a way acceptable to the user even though at least one of the two data stores (10c) includes a data component (such as a field of a record) that is not in the other data store (11c) (or for which a correspondence from the one data store (10c) to the other data store (11c) in respect to the data component has not yet been set, including possibly a null correspondence). Any such so-called problem field is monitored by a sync field scanner (12g) usually hosted by the server, which alerts the user that a data component is a problem field only when the user first provides a value for the data component.

Abstract: An architectural solution in which standalone ad-hoc network cells are used as an extension of the backbone infrastructure in terms of network architecture or/and its service capabilities is provided. These Ad-Hoc networks will integrate to the Internet via cellular and other access networks. This integration brings new possibilities to network operators and ISP's. In its extended architecture, it is envisaged that the mobility issues are handled by utilizing the IP mobility capabilities, taking into account the mobile mesh Ad-Hoc specific requirements. A trunk node is elected from among nodes within a service area of an Ad-Hoc domain that underlies an access domain. The trunk node acts as a gateway between the nodes within the Ad-Hoc domain and a backbone access network. The election can be performed by the trunk node itself or by a radio resource management entity.

Abstract: In the formation of a stacked IC device formed by stacking IC chips by a plurality of levels, the number of selecting bonding wires connected to select an IC chip on a certain level is reduced. The selecting device of the IC chip on each of the levels is connected to the selecting device on a neighboring level in the form of a chain to form a shift register so that only when a trigger signal is applied to the selecting device, the selecting device sequentially transmits a signal held in itself to the selecting device on the neighboring level.

Abstract: A teletext receiver receives and processes teletext in accordance with a personal profile set up at the receiver or received from a wireless device. The personal profile specifies a subset of the available teletext by page number, by keyword or by metadata. The teletext is stored in a buffer memory and compared with previously updated pages in a content memory to determine if the page has been updated. Updated page numbers are stored in a personal user interface set-up file so that the updated pages can be viewed on a receiver display. Alternatively, or in addition, the updated pages are sent to the wireless device so that a user can receive personalised teletext content based on one of a number of profiles stored at the receiver.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for dealing with a connection context request to establish a connection between a mobile station (MS) and a network gateway element. The gateway (such as a GGSN) determines whether binding information is required, then ascertains whether such information has been supplied. If the information is not supplied, the GGSN responds to the request on the basis of a policy determined by the operator of the network. This can include, for example, rejecting the request.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover adapted to be removably attachable to a portable electronic apparatus. The cover has an outer face which is exposed when the cover is attached to the apparatus. Said outer face has entirely or partly a distinctive appearance composed of leather and/or textile as a surface of said outer face.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power control structure comprising a switching mode power amplifier for receiving an input signal, for amplifying the received input signal and for providing the amplified signal as output signal. In order to enable a power control over a large range while preserving the efficiency of the power amplifier, the structure further comprises a first control arrangement for controlling the power level of the output signal at least at higher desired power levels by adjusting a power supply provided to the switching mode power amplifier, and in addition a second control arrangement for controlling the power level of the output signal at least at lower desired power levels by adjusting the power of the input signal before it is provided to the switching mode power amplifier. The invention relates equally to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A system and method for random access channel (RACH) capture, where user equipment (UE) transmits a series of time-spaced access preambles each having an increasing power level to Node B and terminates access preamble transmission in response to an acquisition indicator (AI) signal returned from Node B and transmits its RACH message part. A collision detection preamble (CDP) is sent immediately after the message or embedded with the message. A collision detection indicator (CDI) signal matching the CDP is transmitted from Node B to the UE identified as having the failed RACH message requesting retransmission of the message. Optionally, the relative retransmission power level is also specified to the UE along with the CDI signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a code compression method that has a phase for treatment of model, the phase comprising a pruning phase and a growing phase combined into one phase. According to the method, test data can be used in estimation of the cost for the treatment of model when evaluating whether or not to apply a treatment of model in the phase for a certain code to be compressed according to the model.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for cell selection in a cellular telecommunication system. According to the invention, cell identification information is attached as a parameter to an RRC message initiating the state change of the mobile station to the cell-connected state. Advantageously, the network selects a cell to be suggested as the cell for use by the mobile station in the cell-connected state, and the network indicates said cell by attaching cell identification as a parameter to said RRC message. Consequently, the mobile station may make the final selection of the cell, and indicate the selected cell to the network by attaching cell identification information as a parameter to a second RRC message, such as the response message to the RRC message initiating the state change.

Abstract: A system for interacting with viewers of television programming includes a television set and a network terminal for each such user. The terminals are connected by the network to an interactive server which maintains a first database of persistent information for each user and a second database of current preference information for each user. The current preference information includes registrations of users as viewing particular programs or as participating in certain activities chronicled in television programs, such as lotteries, polls, and product promotions. According to information in the first and second databases and according to current user requests, the interactive server forwards information to users' terminals, modifies content of all television programming, or modifies content of television programming targeted to certain users or groups of users for selection by those users' cable or satellite set-top boxes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide encryption and authentication of a mini-packet in a multiplexed real time protocol (RTP) payload. Mini-packets are assembled into a payload wherein each mini-packet includes an associated mini-header for ensuring proper processing of each mini-packet. Padding is added to mini-packets when the mini-packets are encrypted to insure each mini-packet is an integral multiple of a predetermined block size. Padding for each mini-packet is determined according to p=n?k*floor((n?1)/k), wherein p is the amount of padding added to each mini-packet, n is the actual data size, and k is the block size. The padding added to the data for each packet comprises p?1 units of padding and a final padding unit for indicating the amount of padding. An authenticator may also be added to each mini-packet. A length indicator is set in each mini-header for indicating a total length of the mini-packet including the authenticator.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for operating a mobile station in a Compact packet transfer mode with discontinuously transmitting neighbor cell control channel carriers, as is a mobile station that operates in accordance with the method. The method features, when operating in a Traffic mode, and during Traffic frames, determining if the transmitter is off and, if it is, tuning a frequency source during the unused transmit timeslot for receiving a channel from a neighbor cell to make a measurement, or if the neighbor cell is on the same frequency as the serving cell frequency, making the neighbor cell measurement without retuning the frequency source. The method further features, during Traffic mode Idle frames, making at least four neighbor cell measurements per 52-multiframe. The neighbor cell control channels include a Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) and a Compact Packet Broadcast Control Channel (CPBCCH).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of measuring sensitivity of the receiving end in a transceiver, which comprises a transmitting and a receiving end. The transceiver comprises a transmission path between the transmitting end and the receiving end. The transceiver also comprises a switching means for connecting a signal along said transmission path from the transmitting end of the transceiver to the receiving end of the same transceiver. In addition, the transceiver comprises an attenuation means for changing the level of the signal to be connected from the transmitting end to the receiving end. The transceiver comprises a means for transmitting a test signal for determining properties of said transmission path. The transceiver comprises a mixing means for transmitting the signal changed by the attenuation means to the frequency band of the receiving end. The transceiver comprises a switching means for connecting the signal transferred by the mixing means through the receiving end.

Abstract: A method for use by a telecommunication terminal (10) in checking whether a candidate RAND in an EAP/SIM RAND challenge is likely a replay, based on using a Bloom filter including a vector data structure (21) for determining (admittedly sometimes erroneously) whether the candidate RAND is in a set of previously used RAND values. The components of the vector data structure (21) are set to one or left at zero depending on whether pointers corresponding to the previously used RAND values point to them. The pointers can be hash functions or can be constructed from the previously used RAND values. To provide for smooth filter performance at points in time when the Bloom filter is full and cannot hold information for any new previously used RAND values, the vector data structure (21) is partitioned into more than one part, and only one part is reset and re-initialized at a time.

Abstract: A digital mobile communication system is provided with a facility by means of which it can establish a connection to the Internet network via an Internet access point “(IAP”). IAP settings needed for establishing a connection are stored in a mobile station. When a mobile station roams, the closest point may, however, change, and IAP settings should be updated in the mobile station. The invention comprises dividing the mobile communication system into IAP areas, which are given preferred IAPs. For example, an IAP area may be a mobile communication network. Mobile communication networks broadcast system information on the basis of which a mobile station may detect that the LAP area has changed and start a procedure for updating IAP settings. Updating may comprise retrieval of IAP settings from a special server in the network maintained by an Internet service provider. For example, retrieval can be done via a short message service center.