Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method of generating a display object is provided, the method comprising operating a first processor comprised within a first device to: execute an application; generate an display object associated with the application; output the active display object on the first device; transmit the display object to a second device for output by the second device; and receive user input to the application via the display object output on the second device.

Abstract: A method is described. The method comprising: receiving character data from the remote device in response to a user applying the character data to a displayed target; and supplying the character data to one of a plurality of components executable on a processor of a device based on one or more characters in the character data. A device is also described.

Abstract: A method for use in a device is described. The method comprising the steps of detecting a gesture at the device; and outputting data, to a remote device, for controlling a display object on a portion of a display generated by the remote device, wherein the display object is controlled in response to the detected gesture performed at the device, and wherein the data pertains to an application executable on the device. A device is also described.

Abstract: An electronic device is configured for retroactive word correction. The device includes memory, a processor, a network interface and display. The device also includes an operating system managing access to the memory, processor, network interface and display. The device yet further includes a message transmitting application and a spell checker operable to perform spell checking on text in messages composed within the message transmitting application. Finally, the device includes a retroactive word correction module coupled to the spell checker. The module includes program code enabled to identify both an incorrectly spelled word in a previously transmitted message in the message transmitting application and also a correctly spelled form of the incorrectly spelled word, and to respond to the identifying (A) by locating the incorrectly spelled word in the previously transmitted message and (B) by replacing the located incorrectly spelled word with the correctly spelled form of the incorrectly spelled word.

Abstract: A method, network element and user equipment, where in one embodiment at a network element within a secondary cell for self-optimizing operation with a primary cell, the method transmitting using an initial transmit power from the network element; requesting feedback from sensors located near a location; receiving the feedback from the sensors; and adjusting a transmit power based on the received feedback.