Abstract: A parallel kinematic machine (PKM) with three active kinematic chains and a leg has improved precision and stiffness maps by: providing drive and actuation of each active kinematic chain by devices secured rigidly to a support structure so that only a fixed length leg of the chain is suspended; driving the fixed length leg of the active kinematic chain to move in a direction oblique to a direction of the fixed length leg; and providing a prismatically jointed leg that is rigidly secured to the base structure and coupled by an effectively universal joint to the motion platform.

Abstract: A system and method of managing the bandwidth of transmitted communications in a wireless network where a data packet (108) is received. The data packet (108) comprises a protocol identifier (110). At least one primary pattern identifier (110) is stored in a memory (103). The protocol identifier (110) is compared (204, 206) to the at least one primary pattern identifier and a data packet type is determined (210) based at least in part upon the comparing. A resource allocation scheme is selected from amongst a plurality of resource allocation schemes for application to a wireless network based at least in part upon the data packet type.

Abstract: A communication system provides for a handoff of a hybrid mobile station (MS) between a legacy network implementing a non-high rate packet data (non-HRPD) communication technology and a network implementing a high rate packet data (HRPD) communication technology. In one embodiment, the legacy network receives a handoff trigger and redirects the MS to the HRPD network. In other embodiments, the legacy network (or HRPD network) receives a handoff trigger, obtains an allocation of HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) resources from the HRPD network (or non-HRPD network), and informs the MS of the allocated HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) resources. Subsequent to the establishment by the HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) of a traffic channel with the MS, the non-HRPD network (or HRPD network) releases non-HRPD network (or HRPD network) RF resources associated with the MS. In still other embodiments, the handoffs may be controlled by a Mobile Switching Center.

Abstract: A communication system provides for a handoff of a hybrid mobile station (MS) between a legacy network implementing a non-high rate packet data (non-HRPD) communication technology and a network implementing a high rate packet data (HRPD) communication technology. In one embodiment, the legacy network receives a handoff trigger and redirects the MS to the HRPD network. In other embodiments, the legacy network (or HRPD network) receives a handoff trigger, obtains an allocation of HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) resources from the HRPD network (or non-HRPD network), and informs the MS of the allocated HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) resources. Subsequent to the establishment by the HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) of a traffic channel with the MS, the non-HRPD network (or HRPD network) releases non-HRPD network (or HRPD network) RF resources associated with the MS. In still other embodiments, the handoffs may be controlled by a Mobile Switching Center.

Abstract: A communication system provides for a handoff of a hybrid mobile station (MS) between a legacy network implementing a non-high rate packet data (non-HRPD) communication technology and a network implementing a high rate packet data (HRPD) communication technology. In one embodiment, the legacy network receives a handoff trigger and redirects the MS to the HRPD network. In other embodiments, the legacy network (or HRPD network) receives a handoff trigger, obtains an allocation of HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) resources from the HRPD network (or non-HRPD network), and informs the MS of the allocated HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) resources. Subsequent to the establishment by the HRPD network (or non-HRPD network) of a traffic channel with the MS, the non-HRPD network (or HRPD network) releases non-HRPD network (or HRPD network) RF resources associated with the MS. In still other embodiments, the handoffs may be controlled by a Mobile Switching Center.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described to address the need for improved SDB data delivery to mobiles. In general, an MS (101) will determine whether it expects to receive data that would be appropriate for delivery by SDB. If it does, then the MS, via messaging with a serving RAN (e.g., RAN-component BS 121), PCF (131), and PDSN (141), establishes a service instance and a traffic flow template (TFT) to be used to segregate data for delivery to the MS via SDB. The PCF and PDSN establish a tunnel associated with the service instance that will be used in accordance with the TFT for conveying data that is to be delivered to the MS via SDB.

Abstract: Methods in wireless communications devices, for example, cellular handsets, including receiving a network control message (224), forcing an active packet session into a dormancy state in response to receiving the network control message (226), suspending a dormancy timer after receiving the network control message (230), and starting the dormancy timer upon completion of an event, for example, a voice preemption, that precipitated suspension of the active packet session.

Abstract: A packet data communication system that includes a base station subsystem (BSS) operably coupled to a packet control function (PCF) via an A8/A9 interface and a packet data service node (PDSN) operably coupled to the PCF via an A10/A11 interface provides accounting updates concerning data received and/or transmitted by the BSS. The BSS determines a quantity of data received by the BSS from, and/or transmitted by the BSS to, a mobile station and conveys a first set of information concerning the determined quantity of data to the PCF. In response to receiving the first set of information, the PCF conveys a second set of information concerning the determined quantity of data to the PDSN. In response to receiving the second set of information, the PDSN conveys a third set of information concerning the determined quantity of data to a billing service.

Abstract: Each frame (500) being transmitted and received contains two frame sequence numbers. The first frame sequence number (501) comprises the sequence number of the frame being transmitted, while the second frame sequence number (502) comprises the sequence number of the next expected frame being received by the transmitter. Because each frame (500) contains a sequence number for the next expected data frame (502), transmitting circuitry (301, 302) will more quickly realize if a particular frame has not been received by the receiver. This reduces the number of idle frames needed to be transmitted at the end of the data session.

Abstract: The duplex DNA of chromosomes is replicated in a multicomponent process. A helicase unwinds the DNA, a replicase synthesizes new DNA, and primase repeatedly synthesizes new primed starts on the lagging strand. The present invention is directed to the genes from Gram positive bacterium encoding these proteins, and their characterization.

Abstract: An idle frame counter is not reset after retransmission of a data frame. Additionally, if a non-acknowledgment (NAK) is received for the last data frame sent, then no more idle frames are transmitted. Finally, an Idle Acknowledgment (ACK) is transmitted when an idle frame has been received with a sequence number equal to the sequence number of the next new data frame expected.