Abstract: Seamless connectivity by a user device between a licensed and an unlicensed network is provided through capturing of MAC address information relating to one or more access points servicing the licensed and/or the unlicensed networks. One or more access points can be chosen as a designated access point. If the access point is available for communication with the device and other device criteria is met, the access point is designated. If designated, when the device is in vicinity of the access point seamless and transparent connectivity is automatically established with that access point.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to a USSD assisted remote ring tone control service allowing a first mobile device to remotely add a ring tone and activate the ring tone of a second mobile device. A first mobile device contains a remote ring-tone control logic. The remote ring-tone control logic interacts with a USSD gateway server to send a ring tone to a second mobile device and remotely activates the ring tone. This requires authorization by a policy server which is in communication with the USSD gateway server. Once authorized, the first mobile device can upload a ring tone to a ring tone cache or find a ring tone on a network. The first mobile device then sends a URL to the second mobile device pointing to the ring tone either in the ring tone cache or elsewhere on the network. The second mobile device then downloads the ring tone. Once the download is confirmed the second mobile device activates the ring tone.

Abstract: Embodiments include processes, systems, and devices for initiating proximity actions upon the activation of a proximity connection. A proximity service receives an indication from a proximity provider that a proximity connection is established, and then determines a joint proximity context of the proximity connection. The proximity service then initiates a proximity action to facilitate a proximity function indicated by the joint proximity context. Joint proximity contexts include indications that an application has queued content to be shared with a proximity device, that an application has registered to publish messages on a namespace, that an application has subscribed to messages on a namespace, that an application has registered to find a peer application on a proximity device to enable multi-user collaboration, and that a device seeks to pair with another device.

Abstract: One or more management components mediate a bi-directional interaction between applications. The components mediate interaction between a first application such as a word processing, video conference, or multimedia application, and a second application that is a virtualization of a physical device such as a printer, camera, or multimedia device. Further, embodiments also support a second application that provides an interface to a service provider, online business, and the like. The management component(s) may function as part of an operating system (OS), allowing the OS to mediate the interaction, and enable greater flexibility and a richer user experience, including presenting a common user experience for the interaction and/or acting as a broker to present a experience generated from the second application. Embodiments also include a unified application programming interface (API) to allow applications to interact with each other via the management component(s) of the OS.

Abstract: Embodiments include processes, systems, and devices for brokering application access to capabilities, such as device capabilities. An access broker receives requests from applications to access capabilities. The access broker determines whether to grant access based at least in part on whether the application manifest declares the capability. The access broker also may cause a user interface element to be displayed requesting user consent to the access request. Also, an in-application user interface element is provided that displays capability access settings for a particular application. The in-application user interface element includes selectable options for changing those settings. Changes in those settings via the user interface update the settings in the access broker.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a substrate comprising at least one anchor, a proof mass having first and second deceleration extensions extending therefrom, a motor drive comb, a motor sense comb, a plurality of suspensions configured to suspend the proof mass over the substrate and between the motor drive comb and the motor sense comb. The suspensions are anchored to the substrate. A body is attached to the substrate. At least one deceleration beam extends from a first side of said body. The at least one deceleration beam is configured to engage at least one of the first and second deceleration extensions and slow or stop the proof mass before the proof mass contacts the motor drive comb and the motor sense comb.

Abstract: An improved MEMS device and method of making. Channels are formed in a first substrate around a plurality of MEMS device areas previously formed on the first substrate. Then, a plurality of seal rings are applied around the plurality of MEMS device areas and over at least a portion of the formed channels. A second substrate is attached to the first substrate, then the seal ring surrounded MEMS device areas are separated from each other. The channels include first and second cross-sectional areas. The first cross-sectional area is sized to keep saw debris particles from entering the MEMS device area.

Abstract: A mobile merchant service allows payment information, credit information, or other transaction information to be processed utilizing a mobile user device. The information can be transmitted utilizing USSD technology that provides a session oriented transaction. Information relating to the customer payment or account details are not maintained in the user device, providing security of personal information. The user device can be synchronized with other devices to facilitate reconciliation and performing financial or other functions.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) hermetically sealed package device that is less labor intensive to construct and thus less expensive to manufacture. An example package device includes a package having a bottom section and a lid. A MEMS die includes upper and lower plates made in accordance with upper sense plate design. The MEMS die is mounted to the bottom section. The upper and lower plates form a cavity that receives a MEMS device. The upper and lower plates are bonded by one or more bond pads and a seal ring that surrounds the cavity. The seal ring includes grooves that allow exposure of the cavity to the space within the package. A getter material applied to a top surface of the MEMS die on the upper plate. The getter material is activated during or after the lid is mounted to the bottom section.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to a USSD assisted remote ring tone control service allowing a first mobile device to remotely add a ring tone and activate the ring tone of a second mobile device. A first mobile device contains a remote ring-tone control logic. The remote ring-tone control logic interacts with a USSD gateway server to send a ring tone to a second mobile device and remotely activates the ring tone. This requires authorization by a policy server which is in communication with the USSD gateway server. Once authorized, the first mobile device can upload a ring tone to a ring tone cache or find a ring tone on a network. The first mobile device then sends a URL to the second mobile device pointing to the ring tone either in the ring tone cache or elsewhere on the network. The second mobile device then downloads the ring tone. Once the download is confirmed the second mobile device activates the ring tone.

Abstract: A Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC) device and method of attaching a Microelectromechanical (MEMS) device into an LCC package. An alignment plate is die bonded into the bottom of an LCC. The alignment plate includes fiducials fabricated into top and bottom metal layers, thus producing a tolerance that will be an order of magnitude better than the tolerance of fiducials included in the LCC. A bump pattern and MEMS die are attached based on the alignment plate and fiducials giving a much improved die to bump alignment.

Abstract: An improved MEMS device and method of making. Channels are formed in a first substrate around a plurality of MEMS device areas previously formed on the first substrate. Then, a plurality of seal rings are applied around the plurality of MEMS device areas and over at least a portion of the formed channels. A second substrate is attached to the first substrate, then the seal ring surrounded MEMS device areas are separated from each other. The channels include first and second cross-sectional areas. The first cross-sectional area is sized to keep saw debris particles from entering the MEMS device area.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a substrate comprising at least one anchor, a proof mass having first and second deceleration extensions extending therefrom, a motor drive comb, a motor sense comb, a plurality of suspensions configured to suspend the proof mass over the substrate and between the motor drive comb and the motor sense comb. The suspensions are anchored to the substrate. A body is attached to the substrate. At least one deceleration beam extends from a first side of said body. The at least one deceleration beam is configured to engage at least one of the first and second deceleration extensions and slow or stop the proof mass before the proof mass contacts the motor drive comb and the motor sense comb.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) hermetically sealed package device that is less labor intensive to construct and thus less expensive to manufacture. An example package device includes a package having a bottom section and a lid. A MEMS die includes upper and lower plates made in accordance with upper sense plate design. The MEMS die is mounted to the bottom section. The upper and lower plates form a cavity that receives a MEMS device. The upper and lower plates are bonded by one or more bond pads and a seal ring that surrounds the cavity. The seal ring includes grooves that allow exposure of the cavity to the space within the package. A getter material applied to a top surface of the MEMS die on the upper plate. The getter material is activated during or after the lid is mounted to the bottom section.

Abstract: Seamless connectivity by a user device between a licensed and an unlicensed network is provided through capturing of MAC address information relating to one or more access points servicing the licensed and/or the unlicensed networks. One or more access points can be chosen as a designated access point. If the access point is available for communication with the device and other device criteria is met, the access point is designated. If designated, when the device is in vicinity of the access point seamless and transparent connectivity is automatically established with that access point.

Abstract: A merchant is provided the ability to receive and process wireless financial transactions through interaction with a mobile device. The merchant can be authenticated with an account-based service through various techniques including biometric techniques. The merchant can receive a customer's payment information for a sales transaction and input such payment information into the mobile device through various interfaces, such as a keypad, voice recognition, pattern recognition. The mobile device can also include a card reader that can automate entry of the payment information from a credit card, debit card or other identification card.

Abstract: An automated process for performing MEMS packaging including automatically attaching a die to a chip carrier, resulting in a chip carrier assembly, automatically moving the chip carrier assembly into a vacuum chamber, wherein the vacuum chamber includes one or more lids therein, automatically securing a lid to the chip carrier assembly within the vacuum chamber, thereby forming a packaged die, and automatically removing the packaged die from the vacuum chamber. Unique vacuum chambers suitable for MEMS packaging are also disclosed.

Abstract: Structures and methods for frequency shifting rotational harmonics in MEMS devices are disclosed. An illustrative MEMS device can include a substrate, a sense electrode coupled to the substrate, and a proof mass adjacent to the sense electrode. A number of non-uniformly dispersed holes or openings on the proof mass can be configured to alter the distribution of mass within the proof mass. During operation, the presence of the holes or openings alters the frequency at which the proof mass rotates about a centerline in a rotational mode, reducing the introduction of harmonics into the drive and sense systems.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling the internal dampening of MEMS sensors is provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a MEMS sensor is provide that can be tunable to a desired Q value, and the Q value may be held relatively constant over the expected life of the sensor. The MEMS sensor package may include a chamber that houses a MEMS sensor. An inert gas may be provided in the chamber at a desired or specified pressure, wherein the inert gas may be backfilled into the chamber after the chamber is evacuated. The pressure of the inert gas may be set to achieve a desired Q value.

Abstract: A device package that includes a thin film getter that is deposited on an inside surfaces of a device receiving vacuum sealed cavity or chamber. The thin film getter is deposited using, for example, sputtering, resistive evaporation, e-beam evaporation, or any other suitable deposition technique.