Patents Examined by Nick Corsaro
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Patent number: 8249518Abstract: In a selective MIMO system, the mobile station provides channel quality feedback for one or more possible transmission mode. The mobile station provides channel quality feedback for a first mode regardless of channel conditions and determines whether to provide feedback for one or more additional modes based on current channel conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Stephen J. Grant, Jung-Fu Cheng, Yi-Pin Eric Wang, Karl J. Molnar, Leonld Krasny
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Patent number: 8249586Abstract: Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture enable routing a communication from a cell phone associated with a service provider in which the cell phone is located in a predetermined area in which the service provider does not have an operational base station or in which routing assistance is required. A cell base station having one or more antennas is provided in an aircraft. Each of the antennas is configured to monitor a respective sector of the predetermined area for a cell phone communication when the aircraft is flown in proximity to the predetermined area. A registration request from a first cell phone in the predetermined is detected via the cell base station and an ID and location associated with the first cell phone is routed to a ground based telephone switching office, such as the mobile telephone switching office associated with the service provider of the detected cell phone.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Raymond W. Bosenbecker
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Patent number: 8249596Abstract: A method includes determining a coverage area for each of a plurality of base stations. The method also includes receiving a first location parameter indicative of a mobile unit's location. The method further includes transitioning a first connection between the mobile unit and a first base station of the plurality of base stations to a second connection between the mobile unit and a second base station of the plurality of base stations. The transition is based on the coverage areas of the first base station and the second base station and the first location parameter.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shmuel Shaffer, Ramanathan T. Jagadeesan, Bich Tu Nguyen, Gregory D. Pelton, Labhesh Patel
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Patent number: 8249647Abstract: A system and method in a mobile communication device for providing and/or utilizing multiple independent optimized physical layers to provide communication services. As a non-limiting example, a mobile communication device may comprising a first PHY layer comprising first circuitry operable to provide any of at least a first plurality of communication services through one or more types of communication network, and a second PHY layer comprising second circuitry operable, independent of the first PHY layer, to provide at least one communication service through one or more types of communication network. For example, operation of the first circuitry may be optimizable in a first manner for providing a first communication service of the first plurality of communication services and optimizable in a second manner, different from the first manner, for providing a second communication service of the first plurality of communication services.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Jeyhan Karaoguz
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Patent number: 8249558Abstract: In general, this disclosure describes techniques for unlocking certain functionality of a mobile computing device upon wirelessly detecting that an external device is in relatively close proximity to the mobile computing device. One example method comprises: providing a phone application and a second, different application; initiating a first mode of operation when the mobile computing device becomes locked; prohibiting user access to the second application during the first mode of operation when the mobile computing device fails to wirelessly detect a presence of an external device; and initiating a second mode of operation when the mobile computing device wirelessly detects the presence of the external device and when the mobile computing device has received user input specifying an access password, wherein the mobile computing device allows complete user access to both the phone application and the second application during the second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Eric K. Olsen, Nicholas Julian Pelly
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Patent number: 8249030Abstract: A first radio in a wireless network may request a transmit opportunity (TXOP) of a certain duration, with the duration being based a likelihood that a TXOP of that duration would cause interference with a co-located second radio. The duration may be dynamically adjusted based on the likelihood of such interference.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Xue Yang, Ryan Shin, Xingang Guo
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Patent number: 8249605Abstract: A wireless device is provided that includes a processor configured to execute instructions that promote performing a method. The method includes determining a user profile of a user of the wireless device. The method also includes determining a relationship of the wireless device to a topology of a wireless network wherein the wireless device is a node, the relationship of the wireless device to the topology of the network based at least in part on the user profile.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Niranjan, Mohan Reddy Duggi
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Patent number: 8244222Abstract: A system and method for providing real-time interpretation, translation, and cross-culture communication expertise for delivery over the global communication and wireless networks, mobile communication devices and kiosks. The system provides an end-to-end global communication and interpretation service for users including registration, listing, profiling, matchmaking, authentication, scheduling, reservation, delivery, billing, feedback, archiving and rating components. Consumers engage the translation/interpretation services of certified language and knowledge experts after communicating their needs in their native language(s) or by selecting translators/interpreters based on profiling and availability. Thereinafter, the real-time event and/or knowledge transfer is delivered over the global communications networks, mobile phones, or kiosks.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventors: Stephen William Anthony Sanders, Mateo Dylan Ward, Steven Sikes, Guillermo Alberto Medrano
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Patent number: 8244233Abstract: A method for operating a virtual whiteboard using a mobile phone device, comprises the steps of: generating the virtual whiteboard, wherein the mobile phone device is coupled to the virtual whiteboard to input data to the virtual whiteboard; connecting the mobile phone device to an external display device; displaying the virtual whiteboard on the external display device; and operating the virtual whiteboard using the mobile phone device; wherein markings on the virtual whiteboard correspond to spatial movements of the mobile phone device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Augusta Technology, Inc.Inventors: Tung Chang, Aki Shohara
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Patent number: 8244236Abstract: A computer-implemented method for aggregating and disseminating tag data is provided. The method includes receiving a tag generated at a particular time from a particular mobile device. Data indicative of a particular location of the particular mobile device is received corresponding to the particular time. The tag is associated with the location indicative data of the particular mobile device. Data indicative of a location of one or more other mobile devices is received, and data indicative of the tag is transmitted to the one or more other mobile devices in response to the location indicative data of the one or more other mobile devices corresponding to the location indicative data of the particular mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman
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Patent number: 8244277Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided comprising a processor, a memory, a loading application stored in the memory that accesses loading criteria for a first, second, and third ID wherein the criteria comprise measures of relative importance applied to variables associated with each of the IDs and wherein the IDs comprise at least one of an application, a media file, and a widget. The system determines a current value of at least one variable wherein variables comprise at least one of day of the week, time of day, and geographic location of the device and additionally comprise a first, a second, and a third event status associated with the first, second, and third ID, respectively. The system applies the criteria to the current values of the variables to determine a composite loading factor for each of the IDs and loads one of the IDs based on the factor.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Tae-Woo Cha, R. Brian Landers, Michael P. McMullen, Jonathan C. Ochenas, Kristin L. Simeroth
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Patent number: 8238899Abstract: A system and method are provided for monitoring the quality of a communication session with a mobile device. Should the communication session degrade, rather than dropping the communication session the user of a device communicating with the mobile device is prompted to wait while an attempt is made to improve the quality of the communication session. Similarly if the user of the mobile device moves out of a coverage area, rather than dropping the communication session the user of the device communicating with the mobile device is prompted to wait until a new communication session can be established.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Leonardo Salomone, Rudy Rawlins
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Patent number: 8238908Abstract: A method for network logout for a mobile station (MS) in IDLE mode. The method includes performing network logout upon the MS by a network side, releasing the resources associated with the MS and deleting the context of the MS. A system for network logout for a mobile station in IDLE mode. MS location update procedures, conducted by the network side, in various situations enables the paging controller or other network entity to delete the context of the MS and also provides network logout processing in the scenarios when the network resources are in congestion, the location update of the network side times out and the network side varies with the service policy.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianjun Wu, Yong Xie
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Patent number: 8238966Abstract: In an example embodiment, a technique for automatically controlling radio interfaces of a multi-mode device. Wireless interfaces are enabled or disabled based on the probability of network availability of the interfaces at a current geographical location.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Salowey
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Patent number: 8238940Abstract: Methods and Systems are provided for forwarding location dependent messages from a first user's mobile device over a wireless communication network to a second user's mobile device, via a central server.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Loeb Enterprises, LLCInventors: Michael R. Loeb, Edward J McCabe
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Patent number: 8238968Abstract: A battery powered electronic appliance, including a first device, a visual display and a camera device having a camera sensor that is configured to sense ambient light in the environment of the electronic appliance; an ambient light measurement module coupled to the camera sensor that is configured to measure the sensed ambient light to produce an ambient light value that indicates a measured level of ambient light; and a light control module that is configured to determine a level of illumination of the visual display based on the ambient light value.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Marvell Israel (M.I.S.L) Ltd.Inventor: Javier Frydman
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Patent number: 8238929Abstract: A method used in a receiver includes measuring first Received Signal Strength Indications (RSSIs) in respective first communication channels, which are located in a given frequency band and which each have a first channel bandwidth. Based on the first RSSIs, second RSSIs are computed for respective second communication channels, which are located in the given frequency band and which each have a second channel bandwidth that is larger than the first channel bandwidth. At least one of the first and second communication channels over which to receive signals at the receiver are selected using the first and second RSSIs.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Marvell World Trade Ltd.Inventors: David Ben-Eli, Tal Porat, Tamir Gazneli, Nir Rosenzweig, Oren Moravchik, Daniel Ben-Ari, Danny Alexander
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Patent number: 8238945Abstract: A system and method for providing a cordless telephone mesh network may include monitoring, by a cordless telephone base unit, a cordless communications parameter of a cordless communications signal being received from a cordless telephone handset during a telephone call. A determination that the cordless communications parameter crossed a predetermined threshold level may be made. In response to determining that the cordless communications parameter crossed the predetermined threshold value, at least one other cordless telephone handset may be caused to switch into a repeater mode so as to receive and communicate the cordless communications signal between the cordless telephone handset and the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Kelsyn D. S. Rooks, Jeffrey Sweeney
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Patent number: 8238952Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for facilitating a text message conversation using tele-links. During operation, the system receives a text message from a service at a mobile device, wherein the text message includes a tele-link, wherein the tele-link is comprised of a phone number. Next, the system receives a selection of the tele-link from a user at the mobile device. In response to the selection, the system then automatically initiates a call from the mobile device to a number indicated by the tele-link, wherein the act of calling the number results in the service sending a second text message to the mobile device. Finally, the system receives the second text message from the service at the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Kashinath Kakarla, Vishnu Nanda, Sagar Dutta, Anup P. Mutalik, Girish Mallenahally Channakeshava, Swathi Manjunath, Anu Sreepathy, Harsha K. Navada, Sharath H. Upadhya
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Patent number: 8233899Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system to help reduce the extent of roaming or use of lower priority coverage areas in a wireless communication system, by selectively managing the level of noise in a preferred coverage area. A network entity will detect that a particular coverage area has a high rate or roaming or that another coverage area (e.g., a collocated or adjacent coverage area) has a high rate of use, and the network entity will responsively reduce a noise threshold in the particular coverage area so as to then tolerate less noise in the coverage area before taking affirmative action to reduce the level of noise, and thus optimally to reduce the extent of roaming or use of less preferred coverage.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.Inventors: Siddharth S. Oroskar, Sachin R. Vargantwar, Maulik K. Shah, Manoj Shetty