Abstract: A method for reducing adjacent channel interference begins by determining a desired channel of a radio frequency (RF) signal. The method continues by determining a plurality of potential local oscillations for the desired channel. The method continues by determining a proximal power level of an image frequency of each of the plurality of potential local oscillations to produce a plurality of proximal power levels. The method continues by selecting one of the plurality of potential local oscillations for down converting the desired channel based on the plurality of proximal power levels.

Abstract: A wireless handset includes a long range wireless transceiver for selectively providing an inbound communication and an outbound communication through a wireless telephone network. A battery monitor module monitors a remaining power of a battery and produces a control signal when the remaining power compares unfavorably to a reserve power threshold. A processing module allows an outbound communication to an allowed recipient when the control signal is asserted, and prohibits an outbound communication to a disallowed recipient when the control signal is asserted.

Abstract: A method for enabling at least a portion of a multiple function handheld device begins by enabling at least a portion of a digital audio functionality in response to a first mode selection. The method continues by disabling wireless communication fimctionality in response to the first mode selection.

Abstract: A method begins by monitoring a battery voltage. The method continues by comparing the battery voltage with a threshold voltage. The method continues, when the battery voltage compares unfavorably to the threshold voltage, by establishing the first power state. The method continues by disabling at least a portion of a digital audio processing functionality in response to the first power state. The method continues by enabling wireless communication functionality in response to the first power state.

Abstract: A receiver includes a mixing module for mixing an input signal by at least one mixing sequence to produce a mixed signal. The mixed signal is filtered to produce a first filtered signal. A first downsampler downsamples the first filtered signal to produce a first decimated signal, wherein the decimation period is not a multiple of the mixing period.

Abstract: A stereo decoder includes a first digital filter for producing a first filtered composite audio signal and a second digital filter for producing a second filtered composite audio signal. A sum/difference network produces a left channel signal and a right channel signal. A processor executes operational instructions that calculate a first corner frequency of a first digital filter based on a signal quality of the FM signal, calculate a first set of filter coefficients for the first digital filter based on the first corner frequency and an approximation of a filter transform, calculate a second corner frequency of a second digital filter based on the signal quality, and calculate a second set of filter coefficients for the second digital filter, based on the second corner frequency and the approximation of the filter transform.

Abstract: A radio receiver, optionally used in conjunction with a handheld audio system, includes a radio stage for processing a received radio signal into an audio signal. An audio stage produces an audio output, based on the audio signal. An overload monitor detects an overload condition in the radio stage and generates an overload signal in response to the detected overload condition. A controller controls the audio output in response to the overload signal.

Abstract: An improved glove construction wherein the trank, forchette and thumb components are stitched together at the outer periphery with the liner outside and a barrier layer inside to form a glove insert system with exterior seams; the insert system is then reversed to place the barrier layer outside, the liner inside and the seams inverted; a primer base is applied along the inverted seams and dried; an adhesive sealant is then applied along the inverted seams and cured. This reversed glove insert is then placed in side of and secured to an outer shell. A method to prevent liquid, chemical and viral ingress to a seam is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicular accessory device comprising a liquid vessel having a cap with an aperture incorporated therein. A tube is inserted through the first aperture and into an interior portion of the vessel. The vessel also includes a second aperture on its surface allowing for a valve stem to be connected to the second aperture. An air pump, or alternatively an air compressor, is attached to the valve stem; and as air is pumped into the bottle, liquid stored within the vessel moves up the tube and into an intended destination, namely into the engine, namely a transmission, or rear end of a vehicle.