Abstract: An encrypted broadcast messaging system determines the management crypto-keys held by each selected subscriber device and not held by each excluded subscriber device of a group. The private message is decomposed into message-parts, one message-part per an excluded subscriber device, each message-part intended to be encrypted using each management crypto-key held by the selected subscriber devices and not held by the excluded subscriber device. Each message-part is encrypted using the intended management crypto-keys, and delivered to at least the selected subscriber devices, identifying the message-parts delivered and the message-parts necessary to re-compose the private message. Each received encrypted message-part is decrypted using the intended management crypto-key, and the necessary message-parts are chosen from which the private message is re-composed by combining in the selected subscriber devices.

Abstract: A novel alpha-like member (“alpha 2”) of the human glycoprotein hormone family and nucleic acid molecules encoding it have been discovered. Vectors, host cells, and methods for producing this alpha 2 polypeptide are disclosed. Also described are methods for the use of alpha 2, including methods for the production of antibodies and for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with alpha 2.

Abstract: A non-real time messaging system (200) for targeting messages to a subscriber unit (222) comprises a synchronized profile of where a subscriber unit should be located (a predetermined base transmission area for transmission of messages to the subscriber unit) maintained between a controller (212) and the subscriber unit. The subscriber unit detects when the subscriber unit is not within the receiving range of a predetermined base transmission area, informs the controller and the controller directs subsequent transmissions to an area identified by the subscriber unit and otherwise transmits subsequent messages to the predetermined base transmission area. The system further includes a plurality of base receivers (217) coupled to the controller for receiving transmissions from the subscriber units and allowing the controller to detect when the subscriber unit is not within the receiving range of a predetermined base transmission area.

Abstract: A memory (218) of a subscriber unit (122) is written (302) with a subscriber unit identification code (226) and an activation data package (228) including an activation home index (230), and at least one of a corresponding service provider name (232), service provider identification number (234), service provider operating frequency (236), and service provider contact information (238). The subscriber unit is programmed (304) to convey, to at least one of the user and the service provider, the subscriber unit identification code and selected portions of the activation data package and to make operational the activation home index, when the subscriber unit is in a service zone operated for the service provider and the service has not yet been activated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus (100) is for providing self adjustment of a multistage radio frequency power amplifier (RFPA) (200). The apparatus (100) includes a transmit input stage (150) and a controller (110). Included in the multistage RFPA (200) are N RFPA stages (201) coupled in parallel to an N-way RF splitter (210) and to an N-way RF combiner (220), and a power sense stage (225) which generates a forward power sense signal (167). Each of the N RFPA stages (210) includes an adjustable power amplifier (PA) (300). The controller (110) optimizes a gain match and a phase match of the multistage RFPA (200) by adjusting signals which are coupled to each adjustable PA (300). The adjustments are made in response to the forward power sense signal (167) while the controller (110) controls the test input stage (150) which generates a predetermined test signal (155).

Abstract: A first transmitter (103) reduces an interference in a time division duplex (TDD) communication system (100). The first transmitter (103) alternates from a transmit state in which a first information signal (130) is transmitted to a standby state in which a residual signal (132) is transmitted. The first transmitter (103) includes a transmitter section (142) and a controller (141). The transmitter section (142 transmits the first information signal (130) and the residual signal (132). The transmitter section (142) includes a power amplifier (144) to amplify the first information signal (130) and the residual signal (132) to a power level; and an exciter (143) to control a carrier frequency of the first information signal (130) and the residual signal (132). The controller (141) is coupled to the power amplifier (144) and the exciter (143), for adjusting the power level and setting the carrier frequency.

Abstract: A control or front panel assembly which is suitable for inclusion in associated apparatus. The panel assembly includes a switching arrangement with individual switch actuators easily detachable and removable during final assembly prior to mounting an escutcheon plate to the front panel face. In this manner, a single piece part need only be inventoried, modifiable during final assembly, to effect the desired model variations for the associated apparatus.

Abstract: A receiver of digitally encoded voice signals that may be encrypted according to a plurality of keep subjects a received signal to decryption according to each of the keys. Decrypted signals are tested for the presence of modulation, and the signal, if any, that is decrypted is recovered for use. If it is desired, a visual indication may tell a user which key is being used to decrypt the signal.

Abstract: Clock recovery in a received stream of digital data is effected by generating a high-speed clock pulse that is applied to a programmable divider to produce a recovered clock pulse. Comparison of the phase of the recovered clock pulse with that of a received signal causes accumulation of fast or slow counts that increase or decrease the division of the programmable divider to restore synchronism. The accumulated count is reduced for rapid recovery when the two signals are unsynchronized.

Abstract: A filter for digital data comprises a plurality of cascaded latches clocked to form a plurality of flip-flops. A series-parallel network of resistors connected to outputs of the latches renders the circuit a filter that can be constructed with a limited resistance ratio. A plurality of switches connected to outputs of the flip-flops and operated by those outputs effects both filtering and multiplication by a voltage that is switched into the resistive network by the switches.

Abstract: A digital signal detector is disclosed that detects a serial bit stream transmitted at a predetermined bit frequency. Bit transitions are totallized in a counter over a predetermined time interval. Bit transitions occurring during a good window interval increment the totallized count by one. Bit transitions occurring during a bad window interval decrement the totallized count by one. Bit transitions occurring during a marginal window interval, situated between the good and bad window intervals, do not affect the totallized count. If the counter reaches a predetermined count during the time interval, a detect signal is provided indicating that the digital signal has been detected. The counter can be further loaded with a threshold count for tailoring the digital signal detector for operation at a particular signal-to-noise ratio. Periodic signals that have frequencies that are submultiples of the bit frequency are detected by correlating the digital signal between two predetermined stages of a shift register.