Abstract: Low-power transmitter and/or receiver devices are provided by sacrificing time and/or frequency diversity in exchange for lower power consumption. When channel conditions indicate that time and/or frequency spreading are unnecessary for transmissions, a transmitter may enter into a power-conservation mode in which transmissions are performed using a time gating scheme or a time repetition scheme. In the time gating scheme, symbols are transmitting just once, rather than a plurality of times, but with increased transmission power. In the time repetition scheme, copies of the same symbol are transmitted a plurality of times on the same frequency on different symbol transmission periods, instead of being retransmitted on different frequencies on different symbol transmission periods. Consequently, the symbol can be generated once and stored for subsequent retransmission, thereby allowing some of the transmitter/receiver chain components can be operated at a lower duty cycle or processing speed to conserve power.

Abstract: A method of facilitating communication in a wireless ad-hoc network comprises: generating, at a node in the wireless ad-hoc network, target availability information with regard to one or more transmission slots, the target availability information indicating whether the node is permitted to receive a transmission during each transmission slot; generating, at the node, owner availability information with regard to one or more transmission slots, the owner availability information indicating whether the node is permitted to transmit during each transmission slot; and broadcasting, from the node, the target availability information and the owner availability information to separately indicate availability as either an owner or a target for one or more transmission slots.

Abstract: The described apparatus and methods include a wireless local area network (WLAN) access point having a wireless wide area network (WWAN) backhaul connection to provide a gateway between a LAN and a WAN. In one example, the access point may be a cellular telephone. Here, a processor in the access point is configured to generate a plurality of master keys, such that a plurality of access terminals may each utilize a respective one of the master keys to access the LAN. Further, the processor is configured to enable control of an allocation of resources to at least one of the access terminals.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques that can improve the generation of a decomposed multi-stream (DMS) by a host device of a video display system and the display of a DMS by a client device of the video display system. The techniques may apply different frame rates to different streams within a DMS, and the frame rates may depend on the content. For example, one stream within a DMS may comprise a sequence of full-motion video information, which may be rendered at a relatively high frame rate. However, another stream within the DMS may be associated with a background of the display, various graphic user interface control windows or elements, or a display window that includes non-video content (such as e-mail or a document). The second stream in the DMS may be rendered at a much slower frame rate than that used for the sequence of full-motion video information.

Abstract: A method comprises establishing a session between a host and a display unit, including transmitting media content according to a television broadcasting standard, and implementing control traffic for the session on a bi-directional control link independent of the television broadcasting standard.

Abstract: A method sends a signal to render visual information on a display, and receives a user response to the rendered visual information. The user response includes a first delay. The method also queries an electronic system for data indicating a second delay. The second delay is a portion of the first delay and attributable to the electronic system. The method further using the data indicating the second delay to compensate for electronic system delay during interactions with a user.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium are provided for wireless communication in which at least two modems are selected from a set of modems for the wireless communication based on quality of service requirements for and an energy consumption of the wireless communication. In addition, the selected at least two modems are utilized concurrently for the wireless communication.

Abstract: A method of compressing video content is disclosed and may include receiving an image frame of a video signal having multiple components, generating an edge-map for the image frame, generating a bitstream base layer for each component of the video signal, generating a first bitstream enhancement layer for each component of the video signal, and generating successive bitstream enhancement layers for each component of the video signal. As the successive bitstream enhancement layers are generated, the method of compressing video content goes from lossy to lossless.

Abstract: Systems and methods identify a multi-hop network data path with sufficient available resources at each node along the data path to facilitate desired end-to-end data flow. Embodiments operate to identify resource constraints for meeting QoS or other communication requirements at each node of a multi-hop data path and propagate the resource constraint information within the network for use in identifying data paths suitable for supporting a desired end-to-end data flow. A resource allocation algorithm operable to allocate resources to achieve an end-to-end data flow meeting the communication requirements is implemented according to embodiments. A resource allocation algorithm of embodiments operates to ensure efficient use of the available resources so that desired conditions are satisfied when the resource requirements are met at each intermediate node for the upstream and downstream links and also both links simultaneously.

Abstract: Systems and methods for avoiding conflict in a wireless mobile display digital interface (WMDDI) environment including both host and client devices. In one aspect, the presently claimed invention includes a system and/or method that is configured for broadcasting a first multicast MAC address by a first host to at least one first client in a predetermined geographic area and broadcasting the first multicast MAC address by a second host to at least one second client in the predetermined geographic area. The system and/or method can be further configured for determining a priority between the first host and the second host when the second host receives multicast packets transmitted by the first host and changing to a second multicast MAC address by a least priority host of the first host and the second host.

Abstract: Systems and methods displaying information from a mobile device are described herein. One embodiment of the disclosure provides a method comprising detecting a wireless connection between a mobile device and an external display device. The method further comprises adjusting a display of the mobile device based on at least the detection of the wireless connection.

Abstract: Systems and methods displaying information from a mobile device are described herein. One embodiment of this disclosure provides a method of controlling a mobile device without a native touch screen display. The mobile device is coupled to an external touch-screen device. The method comprises receiving input via a touch screen display. The method further comprises mapping the input to one or more keypad events. The method further comprises transmitting to at least one application the one or more keypad events.

Abstract: Systems and methods displaying information from a mobile device are described herein. One embodiment of this disclosure provides method of triggering a wireless connection. The method comprises detecting a wired connection at a mobile device. The method further comprises adjusting a power to a wireless interface based on the detection of the wired connection.

Abstract: A method of transmitting a data frame is disclosed and may include transmitting a preamble, transmitting a physical layer convergence protocol (PLCP) header, and transmitting a plurality of MAC protocol data units (MPDUs). Each MPDU may be configured to reset a convolutional decoder state after each MPDU. The method may also include transmitting an MPDU aggregation header. The MPDU aggregation header may include a count of packed MPDUs, an array of offsets, an array of lengths, a frame check sequence (FCS) for the MPDU aggregation header, a group of tail bits, or a combination thereof. Further, an end of the MPDU aggregation header may be aligned to an interleaved symbol boundary.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing overhead in a communication system are disclosed. Different frame types are aggregated into an enhanced aggregated frame in response to a determination that the different frames are suitable for transmission within a single reservation period.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decreasing the amount of information sent on a feedback channel are disclosed. Spectral binning and/or a Markov state model may be used to reduce the amount of information sent on the feedback channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decreasing the amount of information sent on a feedback channel are disclosed. A hierarchical tree structure may be used to reduce the amount of information sent on the feedback channel. Spectral binning may also be used in conjunction with the hierarchical tree structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extending header fields are disclosed. The header field may be extended without changing the current size of the header. Reserve bits may be used to indicate the use of an extended header and the extended header may be store in a variety of locations within the frame, including the frame payload or pad bits.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decreasing the amount of information sent on a feedback channel are disclosed. Various forms of spectral binning may be used to reduce the amount of information sent on the feedback channel. The systems and methods may be applicable to wideband communication systems, ultra-wideband communication systems, and/or other communication system using multiple carrier frequencies (e.g., tones).

Abstract: A computer system, method, article of manufacture, and system is provided comprising a processor, a first storage device with a primary operating system stored within and a second storage device with a secondary operating system stored within. The computer system contains BIOS capable of booting either the primary operating system or the secondary operating system responsive to user selection. The secondary operating system has fewer functions than the primary operating system and is capable of running the computer system independent of the primary operating system.