Abstract: This invention provides a wideband switchable, reconfigurable and steerable antenna star array capable of providing full 360 degree coverage and selectable narrower beam coverage with high isolation across the full cellular and bandwidth. This invention enables the small cell to have increased data throughput capacity because of the availability the wider band through a single aperture. In addition this invention increases the functionality of the small cells because it covers both the GSM cellular and Wi-Fi frequency bands with a single aperture. The directional antenna elements within the array are used to isolate and minimize interference from unwanted signals from other cell sites (macro or small) as needed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for calculating a distance to objects or a nearest object to a wireless enabled device. The method includes the steps of broadcasting a signal by the wireless enabled device to data tags, receiving by the data tags the signal by the wireless enabled device, and obtaining by each of the data tags a signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device based on the signal from the wireless enabled device. Each of the data tags in a range transmits a signal to the wireless enabled device including the signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device. Each signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device is communicated to a positioning and communication system.

Abstract: A consumer-based purchase and referral rewards loyalty system is disclosed. In the system, mobile communication devices include a location tracking devices. Data tags or other wireless communication devices are enabled to communicate with one or more mobile communication devices and to collect an identification code of each. Custom sales presentation module communicatively couples to the mobile communication devices and the data tags or wireless communication devices. Responsive to a locality of goods or services proximal to or predicted proximal to the location tracking devices, the custom sales presentation module generates a user specific sales presentation, which is sent to one or more mobile communication devices to advertise products or services.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for calculating a distance to objects or a nearest object to a wireless enabled device. The method includes the steps of broadcasting a signal by the wireless enabled device to data tags, receiving by the data tags the signal by the wireless enabled device, and obtaining by each of the data tags a signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device based on the signal from the wireless enabled device. Each of the data tags in a range transmits a signal to the wireless enabled device including the signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device. Each signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device is communicated to a positioning and communication system.

Abstract: A location based system is disclosed. One or more phased array modules are configured to scan to determine a signal strength indicator of a signal broadcasted from at least one wireless mobile device within a distance area. Based on a signal strength indicator measured at multiple angular directions by the one or more phased array modules from the at least one wireless mobile device, a location of each wireless mobile device is determined within a room, building, or outside location.

Abstract: A wireless network reset system is disclosed. The system couples or connects to a power supply line. A microcontroller software module senses a signal from a Wi-Fi module that indicates a halting of a processor function. A reset module executes a reset based on the halting of the processor function.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for calculating a distance to objects or a nearest object to a wireless enabled device. The method includes the steps of broadcasting a signal by the wireless enabled device to data tags, receiving by the data tags the signal by the wireless enabled device, and obtaining by each of the data tags a signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device based on the signal from the wireless enabled device. Each of the data tags in a range transmits a signal to the wireless enabled device including the signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device. Each signal strength indicator of the wireless enabled device is communicated to a positioning and communication system.

Abstract: Wireless information communication and delivery systems are described herein that include at least one wireless-enabled device, a device location system, a positioning and communication system, and an information repository system. A configurable wireless protocol device is disclosed that includes a multi-modal transceiver that can establish a communication network with a local wireless-enabled device. A wireless network is described that includes: at least one configurable wireless protocol device; at least one wireless-enabled device; and at least one wireless access point. Methods of locating a wireless-enabled device are described and include: providing a wireless-enabled device, providing a configurable wireless protocol device comprising a modified wireless-protocol; and utilizing the configurable wireless protocol device to actively scan for the wireless-enabled device.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed package for an integrated circuit. In one exemplary embodiment, the package includes a dielectric substrate. At least one conductor is provided having a first conductor surface and a second conductor surface. The second conductor surface is disposed on the dielectric substrate. The first conductor surface comprises at least one electrical contact adapted to couple to the integrated circuit. An insulator layer is provided having a first insulator surface and a second insulator surface. The second insulator surface is deposited on at least one portion of the first conductor surface to substantially insulate the at least one portion of the first conductor surface. A sealant is selectively disposed on at least one portion of the first insulator surface to form a substantially hermetically sealed package.

Abstract: An electrical connection is provided between a 3-wire transmission line buried in a dielectric substrate and corresponding first, second and third conductive pads formed on a substrate surface. The 3-wire line includes first, second and third wires having a wire cross-sectional dimension. A tapered section connects each wire of the 3-wire line to a corresponding pad. Each tapered section increases in cross-sectional dimension from a first end connected to an end of the wire and a second end connected to a pad. The tapered sections provide a smooth transition of electromagnetic fields between the 3-wire line and the pads.