Abstract: In a delta-sigma type analog-to-digital converter, an offset varying during operation is removed, and a reduction in time required to generate a stable value after powering on the converter is achieved. A high pass filter is provided with a variable filter coefficient which can vary during operation. A filter coefficient controller supplies a coefficient control signal to the high pass filter to change the variable filter coefficient during operation, thereby altering the time constant of the high pass filter.
Abstract: An asset location system includes a pager, a control processor, a GPS receiver and a cell phone. During normal operation, the equipment on board the tracked asset is in a low power or sleep mode. Upon receiving a location quaere from a call center, a signal or control processor is powered up. If location information is to be obtained from a particular asset, a GPS receiver obtains latitude and longitude information. This latitude and longitude information is put in a transmittable form by a modem. A cellular telephone module then transmits this information to a remote monitoring or response center. If desired, data reporting on asset condition may also be sent the remote monitoring or response center along with the location information.
Abstract: A novel pager and paging system provides subscribers with astronomical and meteorological information. A service provider compiles a database of astronomical and meteorological information such as: current and forecast weather conditions; where and when celestial phenomena can be observed; horoscope information; and constellation configurations. Subscribers provide the service provider with a profile detailing what information the subscriber wishes to receive. The service provider will collect information, match the information to the subscriber's profile, and transmit the matching information to the subscriber.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 13, 1997
Date of Patent:
November 23, 1999
Assignees:
Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.