Abstract: A data acquisition system that comprises several mobile terminals, each comprising a broadcast receiver for receiving the broadcast signals that are unidirectionally transmitted from a broadcasting station via an air interface, and a mobile radio module for the communication via a mobile network. Furthermore, the mobile terminals each include means for providing data accountings; their contents depending on the broadcast signals received and, for example, on data relating to the signal quality of the received broadcast signals. The data acquisition system comprises a memory connected to the mobile network. The data accountings provided are transmitted from the mobile terminals by means of the mobile radio modules via the mobile network where they are stored in the memory.

Abstract: There is disclosed a technique for estimating a power change, particularly a power increase, in a communication system caused by a change in the load in the system. The technique particularly relates to a mobile communication system.

Abstract: A channel allocation method for dynamically allocating channels of a plurality of radio interfaces at each access point included in a mesh network is provided. The method includes the steps of (a) acquiring, at each access point, in-node information about the access point itself, and (b) grouping high-traffic access points in a cluster using a same channel set based on the acquired information.

Abstract: A method includes the steps of selecting an appliance to be controlled from a list of appliances stored in the cellular device, selecting an instruction to be communicated to the selected appliance from a list of instructions stored in the cellular device, and transmitting the instruction to a cellular interface associated with the selected appliance via a public cellular telephone infrastructure by dialing a. telephone number stored in the cellular device.

Abstract: A device, method, and computer program product for identifying and communicating with digital communication devices within a communication range that includes a transmitter configured to transmit a control signal and a voice signal, a receiver configured to receive the control signal and the voice signal, a user interface unit having a display area, and a computational unit configured to control the transmitter to periodically transmit identifying information as the control signal. The control signal is received as remote identifying information by the other digital communication devices within the communication range. The remote identifying information is displayed on the display area of each of the digital communication devices receiving the control signal.

Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated building control and information system with wireless networking, including the controlling and/or monitoring of various building devices or appliances such as air conditioning, lighting, temperature, humidity, etc., including practically any environmental condition-or-mechanical operation. Also, the invention relates to a system which includes a vendor tracking system comprising an industrial operator interface, with communication, local data processing, and data storage capabilities, which provide an efficient information resource for service and product control. Additionally, the invention relates to a system including a utility monitoring and/or control system to monitor and/or control the facilities utilities such as electricity, gas, water, steam, etc., through revenue and non-revenue rated metering devices, allowing real-time demand side utility management through the controlled equipment.

Abstract: In order to make it possible for almost all of wireless terminals to operate intermittently without generating any conflicts in communication, and thereby, to achieve lower power consumption and transmission/reception of data pertaining to a wireless terminal immediately after a return from its power save state with top priority, mobile stations other than a first mobile station may be put in their power save states, while a return timing from the power save state of each of the mobile stations is intentionally shifted by a base station so as not to overlap in time. In addition, the base station performs polling on a mobile station returned from its power save state is polled with top priority so that transmission/reception of data pertaining to the mobile station is carried out between the mobile station and the base station within a CFP.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for locating position of a mobile device in an assisted satellite positioning system is described. In one example, satellite measurement data is obtained from a plurality of satellites at a mobile device. Position of the mobile device is computed using the satellite measurement data. The position is sent to a cellular device via a wireless ad hoc network. In one example, the wireless ad hoc network comprises a BLUETOOTH communication link. In one example, the mobile device is configured to receive assistance data from a position server through the wireless ad hoc network. For example, the mobile device may comprise a housing configured to plug into a cigarette lighter connector of an automobile and the cellular device may comprise a cellular telephone without location-determination capabilities (i.e., the cellular telephone does not include an integrated GPS receiver).

Abstract: A packet radio data network and methods have been disclosed, the network comprising at least a gateway node (GGSN), at least one serving node (SGSN) connected to the gateway node, a plurality of radio access nodes (RAN) connected to the serving node (SGSN), the packet radio network transporting packet data from an external packet data network, comprising an Internet Service Provider (ISP), to mobile stations (MS) wirelessly attached to radio access nodes (RAN). The gateway node, subsequent to a PDP multipoint context activation procedure, establishes at least a first multicast tunnel (GTPT1 GTPT4, GTPT10 GTP35) between the gateway node and at least one serving node, the multicast tunnel carrying IP streams pertaining to at least two mobile stations belonging to a common multicast group.

Abstract: The invention relates to the efficient treatment of location requests by a home register and GMLCs of various versions by means of a method for treating a location request relating to a subscriber in a mobile radio network.

Abstract: A communication system includes a plurality of channels, a first service that utilizes at least a first channel for transmission, and a second service that utilizes at least a second channel for transmission. Operating means are provided for operating the first service in connection with the second service, so that the first service can utilize the second channel. Adjusting means are provided for adjusting the utilization of the second channel by the second service at least during the connected operation of the first and the second service. The utilization of a channel whose capacity is essentially dynamically adjustable is facilitated by a service that, according to the pre-defined protocols, is directed to use a channel whose capacity is more statically adjustable.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses to encode portions of user data with corresponding spreading sequences within a frame wherein the user data is associated with a single user.

Abstract: A portable communication device includes a display and a processor coupled to the display. The processor is configured to automatically and repeatedly present an updated account usage metric for an account associated with usage of the portable communication device. In some embodiments, the presented account usage metric is an account balance associated with usage of the portable communication device, and the processor automatically and repeatedly presents an updated account balance on the display.

Abstract: A high-speed wireless data system for providing services for either a public wireless network terminal or a private wireless network terminal, the system comprising: a base station for assigning an Unicast Access Terminal Identifier to each of terminals of the public wireless network and the private wireless network through a wireless channel to provide services of the high-speed wireless data system for each of the terminals; a base station controller for controlling implementation of different authentications for the terminals, assignment of an Unicast Access Terminal Identifier to each terminal, management of a session for each terminal, and data transmitted or received by each terminal; a private authentication system including an authentication database for authenticating the private wireless network terminal; a data location register including service information of the public wireless network terminal and information for receiving services from the private wireless network of the private wireless netwo

Abstract: The information sharing method of the present invention is realized by an information sharing system that includes: first and second mobile terminals and an information sharing server. The first mobile terminal first reads, from a radio tag that is embedded in an information transmitting medium, positional information and an identification number of the information transmitting medium, and then transmits this information to the information sharing server. The information sharing server selects relevant information that shows detailed content of the information transmitting medium based on the identification number of the information transmitting medium that has been transmitted in from the first mobile terminal.

Abstract: A time division-based wireless LAN communication method by use of an AP in an infrastructure mode, including, on the AP's side, receiving a time slot allocation request frame from a station, allocating time slots during which the station can transmit data based on the time slot allocation request frame, and broadcasting reservation information on allocated time slots. A time division-based wireless LAN communication system includes an AP receiving a time slot allocation request frame transmitted by a station, allocating time slots on this basis, with which the station can transmit data, and broadcasting reservation information on allocated time slots, and one or more stations transmitting the time slot allocation request frame to the AP when there is data to be transmitted, receiving reservation information on time slots allocated by the AP based on the received time slot allocation request frame, and transmitting the data according to reservation of the beacon.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a mobile communication device are disclosed. The system generally includes a housing such as a headset, a speaker, a microphone, and a wireless communication module. The wireless communications module provides for directional communication links.

Abstract: A method of assigning transmission channels in a telecommunications network and a user station are provided, which facilitate an increase in the capacity of a telecommunications network. The telecommunications network may include multiple base stations and mobile stations, the transmission channels being provided for transmitting signals between the base stations and the mobile stations. In uncoordinated operation of the base stations, at least one of the transmission channels is assigned for transmitting signals between one of the base stations and one of the mobile stations as a function of a channel measurement, in which the transmission power on all possible transmission channels is measured, if the previously measured transmission power on this transmission channel is minimal.

Abstract: A system and method for providing quality-of-service based network resource allocation and utilization in a dynamic network environment. For example, a wireless communication network may comprise a first system and a second system. The first system may provide a current service to a user at a current quality level. The first system and second system may establish a wireless communication link. At least one of the first and second systems may determine whether utilizing one or more resources of the second system will provide the current service to the user at a higher level of quality than the current quality level. One or more resources of the second system may be allocated for providing the current service to a user at a higher quality level. The allocated resources may be utilized to provide the current service to the user at a higher quality level than the current quality level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the provision of operator-specific performance features of different mobile radio network operators for a mobile radio customer, whereby the mobile radio customer has a smart card, on which a user relationship for the mobile radio customer with a mobile radio network operator is stored. The method is characterized in that at least two user relationships are defined on the smart card of the mobile radio customer with differing mobile radio call numbers and with independent performance features and a mobile radio network operator is assigned to each user relationship.