Abstract: A circuitry and a wireless communication system for carrying SIM card data over a distance. The wireless communication system comprises a first network node and a second network node. A SIM card can be placed in the first network node. SIM card data can be retrieved from or written to the SIM card by a second node via a cable. Other data communications between the first network node and the second network node is carried by another cable. In one variant, the other capable also carry electricity from one of the network node to the other network node. In one variant, the circuitry for carrying SIM card data comprises a plurality of buffers, resistors, capacitors and bi-directional level shifters.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method for using a plurality of external USB power sources. The electronic apparatus comprises a plurality of USB jacks, a plurality of first diodes, at least one external power source jack, a second diode and a first voltage converter, a processing unit, a main memory, a network interface, at least one SIM card slot, a RF transceiver and a secondary storage. Further when voltage supplied via one or more of the external USB power sources is below a first reference voltage, a first action is performed.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for using at least one SIM card interface selector to connect a plurality of radio frequency (RF) units with a plurality of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card interfaces in order to establish wireless connections. The quantity of SIM card interfaces is the same as or more than quantity of RF units. Further, selection of SIM card interfaces is substantially based on geographical location, data usage, time, duration of usage, and/or billing cycle information. Further, tunnels established through the wireless connections are aggregated together to form one aggregated tunnel.

Abstract: Apparatus with I/O modules such as a networked security camera with a plurality of wireless connections to continue to use at least one network connection is presented. The apparatus, comprising a plurality of RF units, a plurality of SIM card interfaces, at least one processing unit, at least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium and at least on input/output module, is able to continue sending and receiving data through one or more wireless networks using a plurality of RF units. Further, when more bandwidth and/or higher reliability is required, the apparatus aggregates data connections established with different wireless networks.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide local sensor and/or external information derived proactive aiming assistance with respect to wireless nodes for facilitating desired wireless links are shown. Embodiments provide an aiming assistance user interface providing guidance with respect to properly altering the orientation of the plurality of external antennas to provide a desired wireless link. To facilitate providing aiming assistance, embodiments of a plurality of sensors, placed at the plurality of external antennas respectively, operable to provide information useful in environmental analysis for determining proactive orientation guidance information.

Abstract: Methods and systems for supplying more power than a power limit to a powered device (PD) if the PD is capable of receiving power more than the power limit, and receiving power more than the power limit from a power sourcing equipment (PSE) if the PSE is capable of supplying power more than the power limit. The PD and the PSE operates in a power over Ethernet (PoE) environment. The system comprises a power receiving section and a power supply section. The power receiving section comprises a first power-receiving circuit and a second power-receiving circuit, where the first power-receiving circuit is used when receiving power up to the power limit, and the second power-receiving circuit is used when receiving power more than the power limit.

Abstract: A circuitry and a wireless communication system for carrying SIM card data over a distance. The wireless communication system comprises a first network node and a second network node. A SIM card can be placed in the first network node. SIM card data can be retrieved from or written to the SIM card by a second node via a cable. Other data communications between the first network node and the second network node is carried by another cable. In one variant, the other capable also carry electricity from one of the network node to the other network node. In one variant, the circuitry for carrying SIM card data comprises plurality of buffers, resistors capacitors and bi-directional level shifters.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for using a plurality of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards is provided. The use of the plurality of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards comprises stop using a first SIM card and start using a second SIM card when a first event trigger occurs; and stop using the second SIM card and start using an operational SIM card when a second event trigger occurs. The operational SIM card can be the first SIM card, the second SIM card or another SIM card. The SIM cards can be placed in a wireless communication system. The SIM cards can also be placed in at least one external device and the external device can be connected to the wireless communication system.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide local sensor and/or external information derived proactive aiming assistance with respect to wireless nodes for facilitating desired wireless links are shown. Embodiments provide an aiming assistance user interface providing guidance with respect to properly altering the orientation of a wireless node to provide a desired wireless link. To facilitate providing aiming assistance embodiments of wireless nodes are adapted to include a plurality of sensors operable to provide information useful in environmental analysis for determining proactive orientation guidance information. Wireless nodes adapted according to embodiments additionally or alternatively utilize information obtained externally useful in determining proactive orientation guidance information. Embodiments of the invention utilize the foregoing sensor information and externally sourced information to determine proactive orientation guidance information.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for configuring a Radio Frequency (RF) module by a wireless communication apparatus. An international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) is retrieved from a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, and a configuration information is identified according to the IMSI. The configuration information is then sent to the RF module, and the RF module is configured with the configuration information. The RF module may be housed in the wireless communication apparatus or in an external device, where the wireless communication apparatus is capable of connecting to the external device. The SIM card can be placed in the wireless communication apparatus or in the external device. In one variant, the configuration information is sent to the RF module only when the current configuration of the RF module needs to be changed.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide local sensor and/or external information derived proactive aiming assistance with respect to wireless nodes for facilitating desired wireless links are shown. Embodiments provide an aiming assistance user interface providing guidance with respect to properly altering the orientation of a wireless node to provide a desired wireless link. To facilitate providing aiming assistance embodiments of wireless nodes are adapted to include a plurality of sensors operable to provide information useful in environmental analysis for determining proactive orientation guidance information. Wireless nodes adapted according to embodiments additionally or alternatively utilize information obtained externally useful in determining proactive orientation guidance information. Embodiments of the invention utilize the foregoing sensor information and externally sourced information to determine proactive orientation guidance information.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for configuring a Radio Frequency (RF) module by a wireless communication apparatus. An international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) is retrieved from a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, and a configuration information is identified according to the IMSI. The configuration information is then sent to the RF module, and the RF module is configured with the configuration information. The RF module may be housed in the wireless communication apparatus or in an external device, where the wireless communication apparatus is capable of connecting to the external device. The SIM card can be placed in the wireless communication apparatus or in the external device. In one variant, the configuration information is sent to the RF module only when the current configuration of the RF module needs to be changed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method for using a plurality of external USB power sources. The electronic apparatus comprises a plurality of USB jacks, a plurality of first diodes, at least one external power source jack, a second diode and a first voltage converter, a processing unit, a main memory, a network interface, at least one SIM card slot, a RF transceiver and a secondary storage. Further when voltage supplied via one or more of the external USB power sources is below a first reference voltage, a first action is performed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for managing power supply at a device. The device is capable of receiving power via a plurality of power inputs. The device first determines whether or not a first condition is satisfied. A first switch is maintained in a closed position if the first condition is satisfied. When the first switch is in a closed position, the device is capable of receiving power from a first power supply. Alternatively, when the first condition is not satisfied, the device determines whether or not a second condition is satisfied. If the second condition is satisfied, the first switch is maintained to be in a closed position. If the second condition is not satisfied, the first switch is opened after a predefined time period.

Abstract: Methods and devices to wirelessly connect to at least one base station at a multi-SIM device. The multi-SIM device comprises a plurality of SIM card interfaces and a plurality of RF units. The multi-SIM device first scans for base stations using as first RF unit, then observes the received signal quality using the first RF unit. The multi-SIM device may then transmit the data packets based in part on the received signal quality through at least one of the plurality of RF units.

Abstract: A circuitry and a wireless communication system for carrying SIM card data over a distance. The wireless communication system comprises a first network node and a second network node. A SIM card can be placed in the first network node. SIM card data can be retrieved from or written to the SIM card by a second node via a cable. Other data communications between the first network node and the second network node is carried by another cable. In one variant, the other capable also carry electricity from one of the network node to the other network node. In one variant, the circuitry for carrying SIM card data comprises a plurality of buffers, resistors, capacitors and bi-directional level shifters.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for using a plurality of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards is provided. The use of the plurality of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards comprises stop using a first SIM card and start using a second SIM card when a first event trigger occurs; and stop using the second SIM card and start using an operational SIM card when a second event trigger occurs. The operational SIM card can be the first SIM card, the second SIM card or another SIM card. The SIM cards can be placed in a wireless communication system. The SIM cards can also be placed in at least one external device and the external device can be connected to the wireless communication system.

Abstract: Methods and devices to wirelessly connect to at least one base station at a multi-SIM device. The multi-SIM device comprises a plurality of SIM card interfaces and a plurality of RF units. The multi-SIM device first scans for base stations using as first RF unit, then observes the received signal quality using the first RF unit. The multi-SIM device may then transmit the data packets based in part on the received signal quality through at least one of the plurality of RF units.

Abstract: Methods and systems for supplying more power than a power limit to a powered device (PD) if the PD is capable of receiving power more than the power limit, and receiving power more than the power limit from a power sourcing equipment (PSE) if the PSE is capable of supplying power more than the power limit. The PD and the PSE operates in a power over Ethernet (PoE) environment. The system comprises a power receiving section and a power supply section. The power receiving section comprises a first power-receiving circuit and a second power-receiving circuit, where the first power-receiving circuit is used when receiving power up to the power limit, and the second power-receiving circuit is used when receiving power more than the power limit.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide local sensor and/or external information derived proactive aiming assistance with respect to wireless nodes for facilitating desired wireless links are shown. Embodiments provide an aiming assistance user interface providing guidance with respect to properly altering the orientation of a wireless node to provide a desired wireless link. To facilitate providing aiming assistance embodiments of wireless nodes are adapted to include a plurality of sensors operable to provide information useful in environmental analysis for determining proactive orientation guidance information. Wireless nodes adapted according to embodiments additionally or alternatively utilize information obtained externally useful in determining proactive orientation guidance information. Embodiments of the invention utilize the foregoing sensor information and externally sourced information to determine proactive orientation guidance information.