Abstract: A common signaling method are apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that enables communication in under-utilized radio frequencies by receiving a master beacon, scanning radio frequencies included in the master beacon, and establishing communications using an unoccupied radio frequency from one of the listed radio frequencies. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A common signaling method are apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that enables communication in under-utilized radio frequencies by receiving a master beacon, scanning radio frequencies included in the master beacon, and establishing communications using an unoccupied radio frequency from one of the listed radio frequencies. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A common signaling method are apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that enables communication in under-utilized radio frequencies by receiving a master beacon, scanning radio frequencies included in the master beacon, and establishing communications using an unoccupied radio frequency from one of the listed radio frequencies. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A digital modulation system and method is provided. The present invention employs a communication frame that includes a synchronization section. In addition to providing synchronization function(s), one embodiment of the present invention modulates, or encodes data onto the synchronization section. By using the synchronization section to carry additional data, the amount of data transmitted with each frame is increased. This increases the bandwidth of communication system employing the method of the present invention. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A common signaling method is provided. The present invention provides compatibility and interoperability between different communication devices. In one embodiment, a medium access control is provided that enables communication between a first communication device having a first type of physical layer, and a second communication device having a second type of physical layer. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a wear plate assembly including a front striker assembly 10 having a pair of opposing front stopping members 12 and a front striker member 14 all being detachably mounted to a draft sill 16 of a conventional construction. A pair of opposing rear stopping members 18 are also detachably mounted in the draft sill 16. The front and rear wear plates 20 and 22 are detachably fitted to the front and rear stopping members 12 and 18, respectively. A draft gear assembly 30 together with a follow plate 32 of a conventional construction housed within the draft sill 16 between the front and rear stopping members 12 and 18. A yoke 34 longitudinally encircles the draft gear assembly 30 and a connecting pin 36 engages aligned apertures in the yoke 34 and a coupling member 38.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector having an alignment member extending outwardly from the first connector and having an aperture extending vertically therethrough. The first connector also includes a locking mechanism disposed within the alignment member. A second connector is interconnected with the first connector and includes a connector receiving cavity for cooperatively receiving the first connector. The second connector includes an alignment channel extending vertically along an inside surface of the connector receiving cavity for cooperatively receiving the alignment member. The second connector also includes a lock stop positioned within the alignment channel for cooperatively engaging with the locking mechanism to lock the first connector into the second connector.