Patents Examined by Ganiyu A Hanidu
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Patent number: 9635499Abstract: A method for executing an application based on a connection between devices by automatically connecting devices, and a device, are disclosed. The method includes: detecting an occurrence of first short distance communication between at least one external device and the device; receiving connection information which relates to a second short distance communication mode and application information which relates to the at least one external device from the at least one external device via the first short distance communication; establishing a connection based on the second short distance communication mode between the at least one external device and the device based on the received connection information which relates to the second short distance communication mode; and controlling the at least one external device via the second short distance communication mode by using an application which is executable based on the received application information.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae-woo Ko, Hang-sik Shin, Se-jun Park
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Patent number: 9628146Abstract: The disclosure concerns an NFC (near field communications) device having an NFC router. The NFC router includes a memory adapted to store data to be shared with an external device and an NFC antenna circuit. The NFC router is capable of operating in a card emulation mode in which the shared data stored by the memory is accessible via the NFC antenna circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignees: Proton World International N.V., STMicroelectronic (Rousset) SASInventors: Olivier Van Nieuwenhuyze, Alexandre Charles
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Patent number: 9628145Abstract: Provided are a method and system for transferring data between a plurality of devices. The method of transferring data from a first device to a second device includes: selecting at least one content; acquiring relevant information about the selected content; storing the acquired relevant information; and providing the second device with the stored relevant information when a communication channel is formed between the first device and the second device.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae-woo Ko, Ho-dong Kim, Hee-won Jung
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Patent number: 9628964Abstract: The present invention relates to communications systems incorporating peripheral devices such as a push-to-talk (PTT) or similar and interface cables to connect these to a headset and/or a communication device such as a man worn two-way radio, vehicle intercom system, mobile phone, etc. In particular, the invention relates to such interface cable having an integrated functionality. The basic idea of the invention is to use an interface between a first and a second device in a voice communication system, which interface is specific to the second device and holds digital information allowing the first device to identify or adapt to the second device. This allows the first device to automatically adapt its settings and/or functionality to, and thus to function with, several different second devices without any need for updating, re-configuration, or user intervention.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Nextlink IPR ABInventors: Ljupco Trajkovski, Steen Iversen, Jan Larsen
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Patent number: 9609465Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-role Bluetooth device and more particularly to a multi-role Bluetooth handset. The multi-role Bluetooth device stores a plurality of SDPs (Service Discovery Protocols), and establishes Bluetooth connection with an electronic device by one of SDPs. The multi-role Bluetooth device can establish Bluetooth connection with the electronic device by a first SDP, and transmit and/or receive data to the electronic device each other via Bluetooth connection. Furthermore, the multi-role Bluetooth device also can establish Bluetooth connection with the electronic device by a second SDP, and transmit a control signal to the electronic device via Bluetooth connection to control the electronic device to execute particular function thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Airoha Technology Corp.Inventors: Kuen-Rong Hsieh, Chi-Teng Weng, Chun-Yi Chen, Tsung-Hui Ku
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Patent number: 9602015Abstract: A communication method and apparatus that uses modulation of post-conduction oscillation frequency in switching converters is provided. The apparatus may include a converter having a magnetic element having a primary winding and a secondary winding, a first switch, a control circuit configured to repeatedly activate the first switch to couple an input voltage source to the primary winding to store electrical energy in the magnetic element, and a diode coupled to the secondary winding, said diode configured to couple the secondary winding to a load to deliver the electrical energy stored in the magnetic element, and a communication apparatus having a second switch, a first modulator capacitor coupled to the secondary winding, a first transmitter configured to activate the second switch in accordance with a first input signal, and a first receiver configured to detect a post-conduction oscillation frequency of a voltage signal at the primary or secondary windings.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Microchip Technology Inc.Inventors: Alexander Mednik, Simon Krugly
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Patent number: 9591119Abstract: A combined type accessory for communications connection with a mobile terminal may include a power supply module, a control module and a function module. The control module and the power supply module can be detachably connected. The function module and the control module can be detachably connected. The power supply module can supply power to the control module and the function module, and the mobile terminal can be in communications connection with the control module so as to control the function module. Embodiments of the present invention further provide a combined type accessory system. The combined type accessory system and the combined type accessory can form various accessories through a variety of combinations, provide abundant applications of the mobile terminal, and result in convenience for people's life.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: JRD COMMUNICATION INC.Inventors: Minli Luo, Li Sun
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Patent number: 9584957Abstract: A system for wirelessly monitoring a property in a process, comprising a sensor data device for providing sensor data relating to the process a memory device comprising information, wherein the information comprises transmission information, a transportable wireless transmission device configured to receive the sensor data and the information, interpret the transmission information, and transmit the sensor data, the information, or both to a receiving station using the transmission information, and a temporary mounting position in proximity to the memory device for temporarily positioning the transportable wireless transmission device.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: ExxonMobile Upstream Research CompanyInventors: Richard A. Huntington, Bin Xu, Wayne S. Pon, Vasudev Rayachoti
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Patent number: 9582242Abstract: An approach is provided for multi-device media presentation. One or more neighboring devices are detected based, at least in part, on a request to present one or more media files at at least one device. One or more media presentation capabilities of the one or more neighboring devices are determined. At least one subgroup of the at least one device, the one or more neighboring devices, or a combination thereof based, at least in part, on the one or more media presentation capabilities is formed. A layout comprising the at least one subgroup for a multi-device presentation of the one or more media files is determined.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Joni Jorma Marius Jantunen, Kari Juhani Leppänen
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Patent number: 9577694Abstract: A system and method provide a stable support for a portable electronic device such as a tablet computer, a personal digital assistant, a smartphone, or the like. The system includes a support structure that rests on a table, a tray or other platform positioned proximate to a person using the portable electronic device. The support structure has a non-skid base positioned on the platform and has an upper surface positioned at a selected angle with respect to the base. The upper surface includes a recess that receives a configuration frame (or insert). The configuration frame includes an opening to receive and retain the portable electronic device. The configuration frame is rotatable to at least two positions to orient the portable electronic device in at least two orientations (e.g., portrait and landscape) with respect to the person. In certain embodiments, the presentation angle of the upper surface is variable.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey M. Albee
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Patent number: 9578523Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a user equipment method and apparatus, wherein the user equipment receives In Device Coexistence (IDC) configuration information from the cellular communication network and determines, as a function of one or more Autonomous Denial configuration parameters indicated in the IDC configuration information, one or more radio measurement adaptations to be made for making a cellular radio measurement in compliance with a predefined performance requirement. Example adaptations include adapting any one or more of measurement times, measurement durations, and measurement periodicity. The user equipment advantageously performs the cellular radio measurement in accordance with the determined measurement adaptations.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericcson (publ)Inventors: Ali Behravan, Muhammad Kazmi
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Patent number: 9554237Abstract: A method and system for transferring an address book based on Bluetooth are provided. First, address book information stored in a terminal and a SIM card of a first mobile terminal is transmitted to the second mobile terminal. A second mobile obtains the address hook information in the first mobile terminal. The method and system provided by the present invention make the transfer of the address book information more convenient and efficient, not only improving a user's experience of the mobile terminal but also providing convenience for the user's daily life.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: HUIZHOU TCL MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Inventors: Chengjun Hu, Donghai Wu, Hanwu Xie, Jinhan Li
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Patent number: 9537210Abstract: An apparatus and method to provide isolation between a first antenna and a second antenna, each of which is located on a ground plane. A slot that is tunable by a variable reactance is located on the ground plane, the slot not being appreciably resonant at the operating frequency of the first antenna and the second antenna. The antennas operate in an orthogonal mode. Varying the slot reactance varies the electrical distance over which the coupling current between the two antennas flows. Increased RF isolation to a desired magnitude results by maintaining the orthogonality at desired bands. The RF isolation can be measured and a departure from the desired magnitude of isolation causes the reactance to be varied to increase the RF isolation back to the desired magnitude. The antennas and the slot are placed at locations on the ground plane of high current density.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Intel IP CorporationInventors: Alexandru Daniel Tatomirescu, Poul Olesen, Gert Pedersen, Emil Buskgaard, Samantha Caporal Del Barrio, Pevand Bahramzy, Peter Bundgaard, Simon Svendsen, Ole Jagielski, Boyan Yanakiev
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Patent number: 9531445Abstract: A communication apparatus including a first storage unit, a second storage unit logically or physically discriminated from the first storage unit, a first communication unit, a second communication unit for transmitting data stored in the second storage unit through electric field coupling or magnetic field coupling, and a selecting unit for selecting at least either the first storage unit or the second storage unit as a storage destination of the data received by the first communication unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Jun Iwasaki
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Patent number: 9525963Abstract: A method for controlling a Bluetooth connection according an embodiment of the present disclosure includes requesting a confirmation of connectable profiles from a vehicle to a terminal, and responding to the connectable profiles in response to the confirmation request, requesting a first connection of the connectable profiles, determining whether a hands-free profile of the connected profiles is connected based on the connection request, and requesting a second connection of the hands-free profile of the connectable profiles prior to other profiles of the connectable profiles which are not connected, when it is determined that the connection of the hands-free profile is failed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seong Soo Yae, Ji Un Kim
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Patent number: 9521686Abstract: The invention concerns a method for scheduling of service data intended to be sent from a base station (BS1) over radio interfaces to a user terminal (UE1) by means of at least one control message sent from the base station (BS1) to the user terminal (UE1), whereby said at least one control message comprises or allows for a determination of at least one of the orders when the user terminal (UE1) shall perform reception of downlink data and when and under which circumstances the user terminal (UE1) shall send HARQ feedback information in upcoming transmission time intervals (TTI), a base station (BS1), a user terminal (UE1) and a communication network therefor.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Stephen Kaminski, Uwe Doetsch, Osman Aydin, Hajo Bakker, Klaus Keil, Markus Gruber
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Patent number: 9503587Abstract: In an information processing apparatus capable of executing a first wireless communication method and a second wireless communication method having a communication range wider than that of the first wireless communication method, an apparatus to be caused to execute predetermined processing is searched for using both the first wireless communication method and the second wireless communication method. When a common apparatus has been found by both the first wireless communication method and the second wireless communication method, the common apparatus is decided as the apparatus to be caused to execute the predetermined processing by the second wireless communication method.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Taketomo Naruse
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Patent number: 9503216Abstract: Systems and methods related to effective measurements in a cellular communications network are disclosed. In one embodiment, a network node obtains a reference measurement performed by a measuring node, where the reference measurement contains one or more interference components. The reference measurement may be, for instance, a reference signal quality measurement or a reference signal power measurement. The network node then mitigates at least one of the interference components contained in the reference measurement to thereby provide an effective measurement for the measuring node. In one embodiment, the network node mitigates the at least one interference component by obtaining a compensation value for mitigating the at least one interference component and applying the compensation value to the reference measurement to thereby provide the effective measurement.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Iana Siomina, Muhammad Kazmi
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Patent number: 9503302Abstract: The present invention provides a method for calibrating a communication circuit. In an embodiment, the method may include: cooperating start of a calibration procedure, and, by the communication circuit, signaling a calibration signal between a test equipment and the communication circuit. The calibration signal may include a plurality of coexisting component signals respectively at a plurality of calibration frequencies. Associated communication circuit is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Yu-Te Lin, Tzyuan Shiu
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Patent number: 9495899Abstract: Embodiments described herein are related to contactless data communication. Related systems and methods for contactless data communication are disclosed herein. For example, a magnetic field-based contactless transmitter is disclosed that includes a substrate, a pair of dipole coils disposed on the substrate, and a drive circuit electrically coupled to the pair of dipole coils. To transmit data to a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) receiver disposed on a second substrate, the drive circuit is configured to drive the pair of dipole coils so as to generate a magnetic field in-plane to the MTJ receiver. Data can be transmitted from the magnetic field-based contactless transmitter to the MTJ receiver using the magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Wenqing Wu, Senthil Kumar Govindaswamy, Raghu Sagar Madala, Peiyuan Wang, Kendrick Hoy Leong Yuen, David Joseph Winston Hansquine