Abstract: A fixed relocatable wireless device (FRWD) (100) includes a self-contained communications system for providing full-time connectivity to the Internet and/or to Internet protocol (IP) addresses via a built-in wired and/or wireless interface. Once configured, the FRWD allows an external local device access to the Internet without drivers or additional software in the local device, and without an external computer. The FRWD includes an operating system and application software. The FRWD utilizes a cellular modem (830) as back-haul for connectivity to the Internet. The FRWD allows a voice call to be originated and/or terminated over cellular voice channels. The FRWD includes circuitry (800) and antennas (802 and 804) that are completely enclosed in a housing (110) shaped as an AC wall adapter.

Abstract: A fixed relocatable wireless device (FRWD) (100) includes a self-contained communications system for providing full-time connectivity to the Internet and/or to Internet protocol (IP) addresses via a built-in wired and/or wireless interface. Once configured, the FRWD allows an external local device access to the Internet without drivers or additional software in the local device, and without an external computer. The FRWD includes an operating system and application software. The FRWD utilizes a cellular modem (830) as back-haul for connectivity to the Internet. The FRWD allows a voice call to be originated and/or terminated over cellular voice channels. The FRWD includes circuitry (800) and antennas (802 and 804) that are completely enclosed in a housing (110) shaped as an AC wall adapter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for automated processing and routing of data messages or packets, via a cellular network, from analog or digital data devices where said routing is accomplished without a need for call origination on the cellular network. The present invention includes a fixed cellular communication device and may also include a fixed wireless RF communication device and/or a mobile wireless RF transceiver. The fixed cellular communication device provides a means for formatting and transmission of data packets received from data devices directly connected to the fixed cellular communication device, or the fixed cellular communication device may receive signals from the fixed wireless RF communication device and/or from the mobile wireless RF transceiver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact and portable electronic device intended for the purpose of receiving live NOAA weather and special alert radio broadcasts. This compact portable device advantageously re-broadcasts the NOAA audio alert messages via any suitable receiver capable of receiving digital or analog signals. In one exemplary embodiment, an AM/FM radio broadcast band may be used to re-broadcast the received NOAA weather broadcast. The compact electronic device could also be used via a Bluetooth enabled device, which would allow for the reception of weather and special alert audio and/or text messages relaying pertinent weather broadcasts. The present invention also relates to a system for the reception and transmission of weather broadcasts where said system comprises: a mobile device capable of receiving weather broadcasts; a means to convert the received weather broadcast signal to a transmission signal; and a means to receive the transmission signal for annunciation.

Abstract: A digital demodulator provides efficient demodulation of frequency modulated, pulse-width modulated, and other temporally modulated signals. Without employing an analog-to-digital converter, modulating signal information is extracted from a modulated signal as numerical information. For frequency demodulation, a high gain stage is applied to an incoming FM signal to produce a corresponding sequence of square waves. The period between zero-crossings of the square waves is accurately measured to within one clock pulse using a high-speed clock and at least one counter to produce a demodulated signal.

Abstract: A digital demodulator provides efficient demodulation of frequency modulated, pulse-width modulated, and other temporally modulated signals. Without employing an analog-to-digital converter, modulating signal information is extracted from a modulated signal as numerical information. For frequency demodulation, a high gain stage is applied to an incoming FM signal to produce a corresponding sequence of square waves. The period between zero-crossings of the square waves is accurately measured to within one clock pulse using a high-speed clock and at least one counter. Period information is then provided to a signal processor that serves to convert the sequence of period measurement values into a demodulated signal with a high signal-to-noise ratio.

Abstract: A digital demodulator provides efficient demodulation of frequency modulated, pulse-width modulated, and other temporally modulated signals. Without employing an analog-to-digital converter, modulating signal information is extracted from a modulated signal as numerical information. For frequency demodulation, a high gain stage is applied to an incoming FM signal to produce a corresponding sequence of square waves. The period between zero-crossings of the square waves is accurately measured to within one clock pulse using a high-speed clock and at least one counter. Period information is then provided to a numerical processor, wherein it is at least scaled and low-pass filtered to produce a high-quality demodulated signal with a high signal-to-noise ratio.

Abstract: An electronic insect killer has spaced electrodes adapted to be electrically contacted by bodies of insects, said electrodes surrounding fluorescent lamps which attract the insects toward the electrodes. Interconnected with the electrodes and the fluorescent lamps is a solid state inverter which provides a high AC voltage at high frequency which is rectified to provide a high DC voltage across the electrodes, as well as lower AC voltage at high frequency for energizing the lamps without ballasting.

Abstract: An electronic insect killer has spaced electrodes adapted to be electrically contacted by bodies of insects, said electrodes surrounding fluorescent lamps which attract the insects toward the electrodes. Interconnected with the electrodes and the fluorescent lamps is a solid state inverter which provides a high AC voltage at high frequency across the electrodes, as well as lower AC voltage at high frequency for energizing the lamps without ballasting.