Abstract: A paging system uses a stationary personal computer to receive paging signals. The personal computer executes an instruction set, or software, which allows the personal computer to forward or process received page signals. By using a stationary personal computer, received page signals can be used to control the personal computer to contact external devices such as: other personal computers, telephones, fax machines, Internet locations, pagers, and household devices. The personal computer can store received page signals including origination identification information. A multiplex forwarding system can be used by providing identification header information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile radio telephone system (10, 15) and a method of operating it in which the beacon frequency is at least temporarily transmitted in a discontinuous manner. This allows a base transceiver station (2, 4, 6, 16, 20, 22) to make use of the gained time for either transmitting on another frequency or monitoring neighboring radio frequency sources for potential interference.

Abstract: A mobile communication system employs narrow paging areas for calling mobile stations without increasing location registration requests to a location management center. This system reduces useless calls and improves the efficiency of use of radio resources. Each local area (1-3) of the system is divided into narrow paging areas (1-4). A storage unit (2-1) is installed in each base station (1-5) or exchange station (1-2), to register mobile stations (1-6). When a base station receives a location registration request from a mobile station, the base station registers the mobile station in the storage unit, and if necessary, transmits a location registration request to the location management center.

Abstract: A conference call facility is described in which one (2a) of a group of communication devices (2a,2b,2c,2d) connected to a low power radio frequency network (9) is able to set up a call to a party external of the network (9) and then selectively add further devices (2a,2b,2c) to the call under the control of the user of the one device (2a). The users of the other devices (2b,2c) are able to enable or disable the selection of their device in a conference call. One or more of the communication devices may be a mobile radio telephone equipped with the necessary network interface (1).

Abstract: A system and method using a simulated annealing algorithm in a cellular satellite communications network to assign frequency slots to cells in the network. The system and method employ a static stage in which certain frequencies in a non-uniform spectrum are assigned to cells depending upon the predicted traffic demand of all cells, and a dynamic stage which re-evaluates the real time traffic demand of the various cells and assigns or de-assigns frequencies on an as needed basis. The system and method thus delivers more frequencies to cells with a higher capacity enabling those cells to take on more traffic.

Abstract: A method for discriminating and interworking with a currently established network domain in an international mobile telecommunication-2000 (IMT-2000) system including a mobile station (MS), a radio network and one ore more network domains includes the steps of: by the radio network, analyzing information about a network domain that is currently coupled thereto; inserting a network domain discriminator into a synchronous channel message; transmitting the synchronous channel message to the mobile station via a channel for communication; by the mobile station, determining a type of the network domain; and by the mobile station, interworking with the determined network domain via the radio network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to communication improvements between a mobile device (12) and backend system (20) applications. A special purpose server computer—a Device Registry Server (18)—is switched between a large variety of different mobile device types (12) and a plurality of backend systems (20) for improving the communication between a mobile device and a backend system. The server (18) stores information usable for facilitating communication setup, operation and maintenance of device applications. Preferably, a ready-to-use, already customized device-type specific application can be downloaded from said server (18) to a variety of different mobile devices which is then used for easily communicate with any desired backend system (20).

Abstract: A method and device for preventing toggling between two zones of a wireless communications network employ first and second adjacent cells respectively offering services of first and second different zones. The mobile unit determines if the second zone is more preferable than the first zone when the mobile unit hands off from the first cell to the second cell. If the second zone is less preferable than the first zone, the mobile unit does not switch to the second zone within the second cell. If the second zone is more preferable, the first zone is maintained within the second cell until the signal strength of the second cell exceeds the signal strength of the first cell by an amount determined by an exit parameter. At this point, the mobile unit switches to the services of the second zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a PACA call in a mobile telecommunications system, which comprises: sending a new origination message from a mobile station in a PACA state to a base station; sending a service request message for a PACA call from the base station to a mobile switching center, requesting from the mobile switching center the base station to assign a traffic channel to the mobile station; assigning an available traffic channel to the mobile station to start a communication; and distinguishing the PACA call service from an ordinary call service.

Abstract: A method of transmitting and receiving graphic data by an SMS message is disclosed. To transmit a graphic SMS message, graphic SMS messages are registered, a portable radio terminal is changed over to a graphic SMS message selection mode upon receipt of an SMS message editing key signal, a graphic SMS message is selected among the registered graphic SMS messages, and the graphic data of the selected graphic SMS message is edited and transmitted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a network element of an analog, cellular network, notably a mobile radio set or a base station, as well as to a method for such an element.

Abstract: A retransmission control method in a multicast service providing system in which an information delivery apparatus delivers multicast information to radio terminals within a service area of the information delivery apparatus, includes two steps. The first step determines at least one radio terminal permitted to be placed in retransmission control. The second step delivers, when a request for retransmission about the multicast information sent by the above-mentioned at least one radio terminal is received by the information delivery apparatus, the multicast information to the radio terminals within the service area.

Abstract: An electronic radiotelephone comprising a first and second housing for housing the electronic components of the radiotelephone; the first housing having a element with an operating surface and a formation arranged to co-operate with a complementary formation on the second housing for releasably attaching the first housing to the second housing; the element being movable between a first and a second position such that when the element is in the first position the formation and complementary formation are arranged to co-operate to allow the first housing to be coupled to the second housing and when in the second position allow the second housing to be removed from the first housing; the element being resiliently biased into the first position and arranged to allow a user to urge the element, via the operating surface, into the second position during the removal of the second housing from the first housing, thereby allowing the second housing to be removed from the first housing without interference from the ele

Abstract: An information processing apparatus to which this invention is applicable comprises a hinge mechanism and first and second cases each of which has front and back sides, the first and the second cases are coupled to each other through the hinge mechanism so that the information processing apparatus is folded with the front sides of the first and the second cases are faced to each other. The first case has a display unit so that a displayed content of the display unit can be seen from both of the front and the back sides of the first case. The display unit is provided with a liquid crystal display plate having first and second sides and a pair of screens, the screens being substantially transparent and being arranged over the first and the second sides of the liquid crystal display plate. The second case has at least one of operating buttons for the operation of the information processing apparatus.

Abstract: A radiotelephone arrangement includes a wristworn device comprising a transceiver for receiving signals from and for transmitting signals to a wireless communications system and a controller coupled to the transceiver for controlling the transmission and reception of the signals. The battery for the wristworn device is coupled to the controller but is physically separated from the wristworn device during operation. Wires are preferably used to electrically connect the battery to the wristworn device. Alternatively, the radiotelephone arrangement comprises a wristworn unit and a radiotelephone unit. Local transceivers in each unit permits the wristworn unit to control the radiotelephone unit remotely.

Abstract: In a radio communication apparatus, delay profiles of a desired wave and delay waves thereof are estimated by plural delay profile estimation sections for each of received signals from directional antennas constituting an array antenna. Received signals from the antennas selected by a reception antenna selector on the basis of the delay profile are subjected to a temporal/spatial equalization processing by an adaptive signal processing section and a path diversity combining section, thereby obtaining a reception output. An arrival angle range of the desired wave is estimated by a DOA estimation section from the delay profile estimated by the delay profile estimation section. Based on the arrival angle range, the antenna for transmission is selected by a transmission antenna selection section, and transmission signals are sent out.

Abstract: The cellular phone of the present invention includes a display device provided on the front surface of a main body, and a cover movable relative to and preferably, rotatably mounted on, the main body and having keypads provided on the front and rear surfaces thereof, respectively. A plurality of number keys for a mobile communication are preferably arranged on the keypad provided on the front surface of the cover, and a plurality of character keys for the Internet are preferably arranged on the keypad provided on the rear surface of the cover. Also, another keypad wherein keys for the mobile communication and the Internet are arranged may be provided on the main body. The cover may be in the form of a flip or folder. The cover may have an area smaller than the main body or a window so that a portion of the display device is exposed even when the cover is closed.

Abstract: An online puzzle system for allowing a user to create, edit, store and access computer games, such as puzzles, via a remote computer in conjunction with the Internet. The user accesses the online puzzle system via the remote computer which includes a Web browser. The puzzle system also provides a plurality of functions, such as creating, editing, storing and accessing puzzles, to the user by presenting a plurality of commands, in the form of Web site hyperlinks, to the Web browser. Once the user selects one of the commands or hyperlinks, a correlating Web page may be accessed. The Web page may then request the game data needed to accomplish the corresponding function. Finally, the puzzle system may apply the design rules to the game data and dynamically generate a computer game which can be played by the user via the remote computer in conjunction with the Web browser.

Abstract: A gaming machine has a display and a game controller arranged to control images displayed on the display. The game controller is arranged to play a game wherein one or more random events are caused to be displayed on the display and, if a predefined winning event results, the machine awards a prize. The gaming machine includes a feature of a changing representation of the awarding of the prize and a player-operable control device which, upon manipulation by a player, controls an outcome of the representation to determine an amount awarded to the player.

Abstract: At least one physical designation (16) associated with an object (12) available in a game draw is mapped to a preferably randomly generated virtual designation (32). The resulting map relating the physical designation (16) to a virtual designation (32) is not available to the game operator. When the physical designation (16) is drawn and entered into the game system (10), the system converts the entered physical designation (16) to the mapped or related virtual designation (32), and this virtual designation is the designation actually used in the play of the game. Thus, the operator is unable to cooperate with a player to cheat in the game by simply calling the physical designation (16) needed by the player to win.

Abstract: A game machine is disclosed in which a visual point position is automatically changed after an elapse of a fixed time if an object exists between a player character and a visual point position as the player character is seen from the visual point position in a three-dimensional virtual space.

Abstract: In an adventure game, characters face up to difficulty in a game scenario recorded as a program. The progress of the game is achieved by overcoming the difficulty according to the game scenario. In such a game, a movie scene mode for automatically performing the game program by a CPU, and a play scene mode for advancing the game scenario based on commands inputted by a player with a manual controller are repeated alternately. In the play scene mode, the player can arbitrarily select a character and control the selected character as a main character for solving riddles or problems. In the movie scene mode, the player can enjoy viewing an animation like a cinema film. Since the user can interactively play the game in the play scene mode, a highly entertaining video game can be provided.

Abstract: A controller has an operation member, a speaker as sound emission unit, and a support member. The operation member is rotatably supported by the support member, and the speaker is provided in a rotation central portion of the operation member. In this arrangement, a sound source can be provided near an operator. Further, a sound outputted from the speaker is transmitted as a vibration source to a grip.

Abstract: Multivenue jackpot system comprising a central control system (6), connecting via a communications network (4) to a jackpot controller (32) at multiple gaming venues (26). Each gaming venue (26) having multiple electronic gaming machines (28) (i.e. poker, slot, video machines which include hard meters and a jackpot interface (56) for linking via a venue network (30) to the jackpot controller (32). The gaming machines (28) are capable of playing independent games and participating in a multiple gaming machine jackpot game. The central control system (6) increments on the basis of the hard meter signals and/or awards a jackpot sum from a jackpot pool to a selected gaming machine (28). The jackpot interface (56) is a separate circuit board capable of being fitted to a standard gaming machine (28). Jackpot award criteria include random time, predetermined levels, usage factor of gaming machine (28) and gaming venues (26).

Abstract: In addition to an optional game service in accordance with a designation made by a player, a compulsory game service not directly related to the designation by the player can be provided.

Abstract: An online game of chance that produces a multi-player extension to an individual, instant lottery-type game and a method of playing the game are disclosed. The game comprises a first, individual phase of play using a virtual game substrate and a second, group phase of play comprising a plurality of virtual game substrates from first phase of play that are arrayed in a matrix. The first, individual phase of play is based on in instant lottery version of the well-known game of tic-tac-toe; the object being to match a plurality of game pieces, e.g., three, in one of a contiguous row, column, and diagonal. The object of the second phase of play is to use the combination of virtual game substrates to produce a match with one or more predetermined winning array combinations. This provides each individual participant with a second chance of winning. With the second phase of play, the combination of virtual game substrates is also movable, which produces even more opportunities for participants to win a prize.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus for supplying a steering assist torque from an electric motor to a steering mechanism including a torque limiter which comprises a case made of a magnetic material and secured to an output shaft of the electric motor, a boss made of a magnetic material concentrically rotatably arranged relative to the case and connected to a driven shaft, and a permanent magnet member disposed between the case and the boss for magnetically connecting therebetween. The permanent magnet member is annular and has an axially anisotropic magnetization of a negative temperature coefficient of residual magnetic flux density. The apparatus comprises a layer of an abrasion-resistant material provided between the permanent magnet member and at least one of the case and the boss and a cover for covering the outside of the case and the boss.

Abstract: Described is a flexible all-steel shaft coupling comprising two connecting flanges (1, 2) and an intermediate piece (3, 3′) arranged between the connecting flanges, with a disk ring (4, 5) being arranged between each of the two connecting flanges and the intermediate piece; said disk ring being connected alternately to the respective connecting flange and the intermediate piece, by means of circumferentially-distributed studs (6, 7, 7′) and tension sleeves (8, 9), each comprising a radially protruding end stop (13, 14), as well as spacer rings (10) held on the tension sleeves, so that the connecting flanges are interconnected so as to be torsionally rigid but with angular movement and axial movement; with each of the studs (6) connected to the connecting flanges being associated with only a single tension sleeve.

Abstract: A tripod bearing assembly is provided including a spider assembly with a trunion. A bearing assembly is press fit onto the trunion. The bearing assembly has an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of needle rollers to permit relative rotation between the inner and outer races. The bearing assembly is axially retained to the spider.

Abstract: A constant velocity stroking joint includes a housing having an inner cylindrical surface formed with axial guide channels aligned with guide channels of an inner race to provide axial ball tracks for a set of spherical balls. A double offset outer cage has a part-spherical outer diameter surface and a spherical inner diameter surface with centers of curvature axially offset from a center plane of the balls on opposite side thereof to provide constant velocity. An intermediate cage is provided between the inner race and outer cage having a spherical outer diameter surface with a radius of curvature matching that of the mating surface of the outer cage for maintaining constant velocity.

Abstract: A golf club head has a metal base, face and tubular neck and a carbon-fiber cover. The face extends up vertically from one edge of the base. The tubular neck is integrally connected to the base and the face. The cover is made of a carbon-fiber material and is securely attached to the base and the face. Because the carbon-fiber material is lighter than metal, the area of the face is enlarged. In addition, the shock absorbing effect of the golf head club is also improved.

Abstract: A flashing ball comprising a motion-activated flasher circuit within a hollow translucent or transparent inner ball bearing printed indicia on its outer surface and covered by a translucent or transparent spherical outer ball. The outer surface of the inner ball is roughened in one embodiment to enhance ink retention. The flasher circuit includes means for supplying pulses to a plurality of spaced light sources in alternating pulse bursts, and the ball is adapted to produce a flashing ring of light at its periphery in response to light generated by the light sources.

Abstract: A variable speed drive system is provided for use in driving accessories. The system is driven by a rotational member, which can be a component of an engine or any other rotating device. The system includes two pulleys rotationally connected by a first belt. In order to change the speed of the second pulley the pitch radius of the first pulley can be varied by an actuating system which can be located remotely from the pulleys. The second pulley maintains tension within the first belt and drives accessories via a second belt. The system has infinitely variable speed control between minimum and maximum pitch ratios.

Abstract: A drive sprocket for an endless chain on a track-type undercarriage includes a toothed wheel having a plurality of circumferential teeth extending from a root circle. A pair of mounting rings fixed to opposite axial sides of the wheel support a respective pair of rotating rings by means of bearings, each rotating ring forming a tread having a diameter which is small than the diameter of the root circle. The endless chain has a plurality of links connected end-to-end, each link having a pair of spaced apart guide webs extending in the direction of travel and connected by a cog which engages between two adjacent teeth on the toothed wheel, each guide web being profiled to ride on one of the treads.

Abstract: An element includes a body having a thin region in its substantially half lower portion and a head joined to the body by a neck. When the element is blanked out of a metal sheet, an excess amount of metal produced by pressing the substantially half lower portion of the body under a pressing load applied by a forming punch and a counter load applied by a counterpunch flows from the body into the metal sheet positioned on opposite side of the neck, and a metal flow is produced into laterally spaced ends of the neck. After the metal flows have occurred, the element is fully blanked out of the metal sheet by the forming punch. In the element, the head has relatively thick laterally spaced ends, and the head and the body have respective thicknesses equal to or smaller than the thickness of the head. The body includes a substantially half upper portion exclusive of the thin region, and has laterally spaced side end regions positioned on opposite side of a lower region of the neck.

Abstract: A device for hydraulically controlling a continuously variable transmission by decreasing the load exerted on an engine to improve the fuel efficiency and preventing the slipping. The device includes a belt slip detector unit 27 which forms a slip detection signal DS when a slipping state of a V-belt is detected, and a belt slip suppressing unit 25, 26, SW1 which executes a correction processing for suppressing the slipping in response to the slip detection signal. The line pressure is set to a minimum required value until the slip is detected, and the correction processing is executed for suppressing the slip only when the slip is detected.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method control a continuously variable transmission of a motor vehicle which includes a power transmitting member for power transmission by use of friction. A controller of the apparatus detects slippage of the power transmitting member in a predetermined period of running of the vehicle, and increases a clamping pressure that is applied to the power transmitting member when slippage of the power transmitting member is detected. The controller also stores a state of increase of the clamping pressure in a memory, and increases the clamping pressure applied to the power transmitting member in accordance with a previous state of increase of the clamping pressure that was stored in the memory in a previous period of operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of diminishing shift shock in a stepped shift mode in a continuously variable transmission. A continuously variable transmission having an automatic shift mode and a stepped shift mode possesses a shift shock diminishing control function. In this control, when shift-down is made in the stepped shift mode (S.1), a timer is allowed to start counting (S.2) and the magnitude of deceleration G during change of the change gear ratio by a control motor is compared with a threshold value (S.4), and if the deceleration magnitude is larger than the threshold value, the supply of electric power to the control motor is stopped for only a very short time to decrease the deceleration G, thereby diminishing the shift shock (S.5).

Abstract: In a direct drive type hydraulic pump, the displacement of the hydraulic pump is forcedly changed to a desired displacement according to an instruction of a channel different from a usual instruction, thereby changing to a desired displacement quickly with good responsivity. When an emergency brake switch is turned on, an emergency brake signal is entered an emergency brake control valve. Thus, an emergency brake signal pressure is entered a piston through an emergency brake signal oil passage, and a piston is forcedly positioned in a neutral position. In other words, the piston can be forcedly positioned in the neutral position according to the emergency brake signal regardless of the entry of a usual brake signal. Therefore, the displacement of the hydraulic pump can be forcedly changed to the neutral position (minimum displacement).

Abstract: A vehicle drive apparatus has a pump that supplies operating fluid for performing speed shift control of a power transfer apparatus, and a driving motor that drives the pump. If it is determined that the power transfer apparatus is in a neutral state (N range), it is then determined whether the vehicle is running. If the vehicle is running, it is determined whether the operation speed of the driving motor has reached a speed that allows the pump to produce a predetermined fluid pressure. If that speed has not been reached, the motor operation speed is controlled to the speed that allows the pump to produce the predetermined fluid pressure. The vehicle drive apparatus secures a pressure and a flow of fluid when the power transfer apparatus is operated to the neutral state during the running of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of pricing a network-enabled exercise device for sale to a customer is provided. The network-enabled exercise device includes an exercise device, a network connection and a display console. The method includes receiving usage information for predicting a future usage level of the exercise device, comparing the predicted future usage level with one or more threshold values and calculating a price for the exercise device in accordance with the comparison.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically managing the operation of an exercise device includes a timer that determines if a predetermined time interval has elapsed, and an embedded processor that identifies if the exercise device has submitted an indication that it is operational. If the exercise equipment is not operational, the embedded processor transmits a reset signal to the exercise device when the predetermined time interval has elapsed causing the equipment to restart operation properly.

Abstract: A ski game machine executes a game program in response to a control signal given by rotating imitation skis by a player to display an object of a skier corresponding to the player on a display device. The ski game machine comprises: a ski rotation detector for generating the control signal by detecting direction and degree of a rotation of the imitation ski; a control unit for obtaining position data showing a current position of the skier on a ski course according to data of ski course and the control signal, generating polygon data showing a trace of the skis of the skier according to the position data, storing the polygon data while the skier is skiing on the ski course, and generating display data of the trace to display on the display device according to the stored polygon data of the trace; and a display for displaying the ski course with the trace of the skis according to the display data of the trace generated by the control unit.

Abstract: A treadmill is provided that includes an upright assembly, a frame deck for supporting a conveyor, and an incline assembly for adjusting the inclination of the frame deck. The incline assembly adjusts the inclination of the frame deck by rotating the frame deck relative to the upright assembly. The incline assembly also adjusts the inclination of the frame deck by increasing the elevation of the end of the frame deck adjacent to the upright assembly. The frame deck can also be folded upwardly towards the upright assembly. The frame deck also includes structural reinforcement to prevent flexing of the conveyor during use.

Abstract: A weight plate for use with a barbell or dumbbell which incorporates a plurality of handgrips formed near the peripheral surface of the weight plate. The handgrips have a transverse width and radial height sized to provide a convenient gripping point for individuals with smaller hands, such as women, children, or smaller men. These small circumference handgrips are indented from the outside edges of the weight plate to allow for more convenient manipulation of the weight when the weight abuts against a solid obstruction, such as another weight plate on a weight stack. This indentation of the hand grips also provides protection for the hands and fingers of a weight lifter manipulating the weight plate in a weight lifting environment. The location of the handgrips of the present invention also facilitate the lifting and transport of the weight plate in the weight lifting environment, by reducing the stresses on the weight lifter's shoulder joints.

Abstract: A tool, attachable to a spindle of a machine tool and capable of changing independently a rotational speed of a cutting tool from that of the spindle, provided with a cutting tool for machining a workpiece, an electric motor for driving the machining tool, a generator for generating electric power to drive the electric motor by the rotation of the spindle, a tool holding part for rotatably holding the cutting tool, a casing for holding the electric motor, the generator, the tool attachment part, and the tool holding part, and a locking part for preventing rotation of the casing by engagement with a non-rotating part of the machine tool.

Abstract: The side walls of a folder unit are embodied with opposed recesses. Additional processing elements, which enhance the variability of the folder unit, can be introduced into the recesses. It is especially advantageous in the recesses of the side walls of the folder unit to provide a processing element which is supported pivotably and has a delivery roller.

Abstract: Disclosed are a glass for a cathode ray tube which glass can be decreased in thickness and weight, a glass panel for a cathode ray tube, a cathode ray tube and methods for producing them. Further disclosed are a strengthened glass having a high bending strength and a thick stress-strain layer, a glass for a display which glass is made of the strengthened glass, particularly, a glass panel for a cathode ray tube and a cathode ray tube.

Abstract: A process for continuously regenerating catalyst particles comprising: passing deactivated catalyst particles downwards in sequence through the first coke-burning zone, second coke-burning zone, oxychlorination zone, and calcination zone in the regenerator, wherein the catalyst particles are contacted with the regeneration gas from the second coke-burning zone, the supplemented dry air, and an inert gas in the first coke-burning zone; introducing an oxygen-containing regeneration gas from the second coke-burning zone into the regenerator, wherein said gas is contacted with the catalyst particles from the first coke burning zone; withdrawing the regeneration gas from the regenerator through the first coke-burning zone and, after the recovery system, recycling it to the second coke-burning zone. The regeneration gas may pass the catalyst bed in either a centrifugal or centripetal way.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for regenerating a catalyst in a fixed or moving bed, for example a catalyst for reforming or for aromatic compound production, including a step for monitoring and controlling combustion completion which is carried out after the catalyst has undergone all of the combustion steps of the process. The monitoring and control step is carried out by injecting an oxygen-containing gas into the zone where monitoring and control takes place, the monitoring and control step being carried out under conditions which are more severe than those in the combustion steps. The monitoring and control step is carried out with an oxygen consumption of less than 10%. The temperature advantageously remains substantially constant. The vessel for carrying out the invention is also claimed.