Abstract: A controller coupled to plural mobile devices through a mobile communications environment including multiple available networks at a location remote from the plural mobile devices. The plural mobile devices are simultaneously connected to plural networks and collecting network data for each simultaneously connected plural multiple networks. The controller includes a receiver receiving from each mobile device the collected network data, where each mobile device is connected to the receiver via an active one of the simultaneously connected plural multiple networks for transmitting the collected network data; a processor configured to evaluate the collected network data from each mobile device and, based upon respective rules established for each mobile device, to produce respective sets of operating parameters for the plural mobile devices; and a transmitter to transmit to each mobile device the respective sets of operating parameters.

Abstract: A controller and method of controlling a mobile device. The controller is coupled to a mobile device through a mobile communications environment. The controller is coupled to the mobile communications environment at a location remote from the mobile device, and includes a receiver that receives data from the mobile device, a processor that evaluates the data received from the mobile device based upon rules for the mobile device, and a transmitter that sends data to the mobile device to at least one of alert the user to a condition and modify current operating parameters on the mobile device.

Abstract: A self-contained data storage module receives a data request conforming to a first standard. The data request is translated into a second standard. At least one of the storage devices mounted on a board within the data storage module is identified. The translated data request is transmitted to each identified storage device, where the data request is serviced.

Abstract: A self-contained data storage module receives a data request conforming to a first standard. The data request is translated into a second standard. At least one of the storage devices mounted on a board within the data storage module is identified. The translated data request is transmitted to each identified storage device, where the data request is serviced.

Abstract: An apparatus detects the approach and touch-down of an object relative to a sensor panel. The apparatus includes a digital filter for determining a first derivative of a current flow in the sensor panel and a controller determines when the first derivative reaches a maximum. In a preferred embodiment, a magnitude for current flow in a plurality of corners of the sensor panel is determined by the controller. These magnitudes are then summed to determine a current flow from which the first derivative is computed. The current flow is analyzed by the controller to determine when an object is approaching the sensor panel, has contacted the sensor panel, and is withdrawn from the sensor panel. Thresholds are used to avoid false detection of approaching objects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining when an approaching object has contacted a sensor panel. The method includes the steps of (a) using a controller which is connected to the sensor panel, (b) determining a value for the approaching object based on a current flow between the sensor panel and the controller, (c) repeating step (b) until the value has reached a maximum value, and (d) generating a signal when the value has reached the maximum value to indicate that the object is contacting the sensor panel.

Abstract: A method for managing power consumption of a digitizing panel includes the steps of: (a) applying a biasing voltage to the digitizing panel for a first period of time and ceasing to apply the biasing voltage to the digitizing panel for a second period of time; (b) determining whether a user has touched the digitizing panel during the first period of time; and (c) if the user has touched the digitizing panel during the first period of time, then applying a biasing voltage to the digitizing panel for a third period of time that is longer in duration than the first period of time and ceasing to apply the biasing voltage to the digitizing panel for a fourth period of time. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.