Abstract: One aspect of the present invention can include a dual transmit mobile communication device that includes multiple modems, a modem controller, and a data session manager. The modem controller can programmatically control the modems. The data session manager can manage data sessions of the mobile communication device. The data session manager can programmatically interact with the software modem controller to ensure that only one of the modems is transmitting at any one time. States of data communication sessions can be automatically adjusted as necessary. For example, the modem controller can block transmissions over a data traffic channel in order to use a modem other than one associated with the data traffic channel, such as using a modem to handle a dispatch session. The data session manager can preserve state information of blocked data sessions, so that the sessions can be resumed when a modem is available.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method (200) and system (100) for managing communications for a multi-mode communications device (130). The method can include the steps of establishing (210) communications with at least a first wireless network (110) and advising (216) the first wireless network of the multi-mode nature of the multi-mode communications device. As such, the first wireless network can be made aware that the multi-mode communications device is capable of communicating with a second wireless network (120).

Abstract: Within a communication device, a method of managing a plurality of modems can include determining a first measure of transmission power for a first modem (710), wherein the first measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the first modem over a predetermined time period, and determining a second measure of transmission power for a second modem (715), wherein the second measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the second modem over the predetermined time period. If a sum of the first measure of transmission power and the second measure of transmission power exceeds a threshold during the predetermined time period, at least one predetermined action can be performed (725, 730).

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention can include a dual transmit mobile communication device that includes multiple modems, a modem controller, and a data session manager. The modem controller can programmatically control the modems. The data session manager can manage data sessions of the mobile communication device. The data session manager can programmatically interact with the software modem controller to ensure that only one of the modems is transmitting at any one time. States of data communication sessions can be automatically adjusted as necessary. For example, the modem controller can block transmissions over a data traffic channel in order to use a modem other than one associated with the data traffic channel, such as using a modem to handle a dispatch session. The data session manager can preserve state information of blocked data sessions, so that the sessions can be resumed when a modem is available.

Abstract: A communication device (104, 106) or communication system (100) employs a method for automatically organizing a contact list for use by the communication device (104, 106). A plurality of contact records are stored in a memory. Each contact record is associated with a corresponding contact and includes one or more contact entries. Each contact entry is further associated with at least one service type. A respective weighting factor is assigned to each contact entry of the contact record. Each weighting factor relates to communication activity involving a contact identified by the particular contact record and a service type (e.g., phone, text, etc.) associated with the contact entry. The contacts are ordered based on the weighting factors for a desired service type. In one embodiment, the ordered contact list is displayed to a user to facilitate communication with one or more of the contacts.

Abstract: Within a communication device, a method of managing a plurality of modems can include determining a first measure of transmission power for a first modem (710), wherein the first measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the first modem over a predetermined time period, and determining a second measure of transmission power for a second modem (715), wherein the second measure of transmission power is a running total of transmission power for the second modem over the predetermined time period. If a sum of the first measure of transmission power and the second measure of transmission power exceeds a threshold during the predetermined time period, at least one predetermined action can be performed (725, 730).

Abstract: A managed services platform. An applications management server is provided for managing relationships with application service providers and others over a wide area network such as the Internet. The applications management server interfaces with a master database server and the servers of one or more application service providers, or other entities, to facilitate selection and deselection of applications, services, and capabilities that may be available for use by the information technology network of a company.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method (200) and system (100) for managing communications for a multi-mode communications device (130). The method can include the steps of establishing (210) communications with at least a first wireless network (110) and advising (216) the first wireless network of the multi-mode nature of the multi-mode communications device. As such, the first wireless network can be made aware that the multi-mode communications device is capable of communicating with a second wireless network (120).

Abstract: A method for feature utilization in an electronic device (102) is disclosed. The method includes determining (302) whether the electronic device is registered for one or more paid services with a network (104). The method further includes controlling (304) access to one or more network service independent features in the electronic device based on whether the electronic device is registered for the one or more paid network services.

Abstract: A managed services platform. An applications management server is provided for managing relationships with application service providers and others over a wide area network such as the Internet. The applications management server interfaces with a master database server and the servers of one or more application service providers, or other entities, to facilitate selection and deselection of applications, services, and capabilities that may be available for use by the information technology network of a company.

Abstract: A managed services platform. An applications management server is provided for managing relationships with application service providers and others over a wide area network such as the Internet. The applications management server interfaces with a master database server and the servers of one or more application service providers, or other entities, to facilitate selection and deselection of applications, services, and capabilities that may be available for use by the information technology network of a company.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, computer program and data carrier for modeling a multidimensional, heterogeneous structure using a digital processing unit, by means of a grid built up of stacks of multidimensional cells. A cell is bounded by boundary surfaces and represents at least one property of the structure. The composition of a stack, the position of the stacks in the grid and the properties represented by cells are stored in memory means by the processing unit. For modeling a discontinuity, a respective stack is divided into two or more substacks separated by separating surfaces. The composition and the position of the substacks in a respective stack are stored in the memory means. The modeling method enables an accurate and fast computation of properties of the modeled structure or space.

Abstract: A device in which a lifting hopper (82) traverses up along inclined rails (16L) and (16R) and dumps a load into a receptacle of some nature. The lifting hopper (82) will accept a variety of material and debris laden carts, tilt trucks, and wheel barrows. No modifications or special attachments are needed to use the various carts, tilt trucks, and wheel barrows. The loaded cart, tilt truck or wheel barrow positions in the lifting hopper and secures in place. The lifting hopper (82) traverses up along incline rails (16L) and (16R), rotates and dumps, then returns to the original position ready for another cycle. Material or debris may load directly into the lifting hopper (82) without the use of a cart, tilt truck, or wheel barrow when wheel (58) extends the dumping device can reposition around the material or debris receptacle, or loaded onto a truck or trailer and transported to a different site.

Abstract: Pliers of specialized construction for depressing the retaining spring of an electrical connector terminal include a rigid thin blade extending forwardly of the jaws of the pliers. A recess, disposed in the blade, is positioned and shaped in a manner to accommodate a retaining shoulder that is generally positioned in front of the spring and would otherwise block access of the pliers to the spring.

Abstract: Color display device for projection of the type comprising a light-switching device, for example a device illuminated by successive light strips of different colors (sequential color single panel projector) in which a display device with a matrix of pixels driven by active switching elements is advantageously used for the light-switching device (based on, for example ferro-electric liquid crystal material), the drive being chosen to be such that there is no memory action to a subsequent sub-frame. Due to the voltage-independent capacitance, notably of ferro-electric pixels, a simple drive mode can be used in which a simple correction for possible capacitive effects is sufficient. Notably in a two-pole drive mode, use can be made of the relatively longer time available for (optical) reset. A combination of the two types of drive mode is possible. Compensation of DC effects within a small part of the frame period is also possible without affecting the contrast.

Abstract: The response rate of a liquid crystal display device is increased in that capacitive variations in the liquid crystal mixture caused by a different drive voltage or varying capacitances in drive transistors are taken into account in advance. If necessary, the required corrections are performed with a microprocessor, but they are preferably stored in advance in a look-up table.

Abstract: A battery cleaning system and process are provided, that make it possible to clean high capacity (12 to 72) volt acid storage batteries using appropriate cleaning solutions and liquids while recovering, cleaning and recycling the washing waste liquids, and minimizing the volume of liquid that has to be discarded.

Abstract: A display device operating in accordance with the reset principle provides an array of pixels formed by an array of picture electrodes on the facing surfaces of two substrates with an electro-optical display medium therebetween. A matrix of row and column electrodes apply selection and data signals to the pixels and a system of auxiliary electrodes arranged parallel to the column electrodes apply an auxiliary voltage to the pixels prior to the selection signals. The picture electrodes are electrically coupled to the column electrodes and to the auxiliary electrodes via a plurality of first and second switching units, respectively. The first and second switching units are arranged perpendicular and parallel, respectively, to the column electrodes whereby artifacts are prevented while a larger effective surface area of the pixels is also obtained.

Abstract: Picture electrodes of an LCD semi-manufactured product in which normal addressing is not possible are scanned by means of an electron beam (7) in order to test the associated switching elements (13, 20). In a different type of LCD semi-manufactured product the quality of the switching elements (23, 24) can be monitored by means of irradiation with a laser beam (5).

Abstract: A Dieffenbachia plant named Tiki characterized by its narrow and wavy leaves which have green and gray variegation with white spotting, relatively short habit, and excellent branching.