Abstract: The present invention discloses a cellular phone provided with a drive mode, which includes means for selecting the drive mode and executing the drive mode, means for setting end time of the drive mode when the drive mode is executed, means for transmitting information of the drive mode setting and information of the end time to a service center, means for notifying approaching to the end time before the end time by a predetermined time by an alarm, means for resetting end time of the drive mode when the drive mode is executed, and means for retransmitting information of the reset end time to the service center.

Abstract: A built-in wireless LAN card for notebook computer equips with a wireless transmission and receiving circuitry. This internal card structure reduces the cost of the package and connector of the external LAN card. This built-in LAN card for notebook computer also reduces the occupation of one expansion slot of the notebook computer.

Abstract: An audiocassette adapter (10) for coupling a mobile wireless communication station (20) to an audiocassette player, including a cassette head coupling device (12), a cassette adapter insertion detect switch (14), a mobile wireless communication station coupling device (50) having a mobile wireless communication station audio input coupled to the cassette head coupling device, the mobile wireless communication station coupling device having an insertion detect signal output (54) coupled to the cassette adapter insertion detect switch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-density radio access system comprising an access point controller having a master connection handler and a sector quality of service handler, one or more multi-link controllers communicably coupled to the access point controller, one or more radio transceivers communicably coupled to each multi-link controller, a combiner communicably coupled to the one or more transceivers for each multi-link controller, and an omni directional antenna communicably coupled to the combiner. The present invention provides asymmetric allocation of resources, dynamic allocation of resources, load balancing in a multi-sector, high-density environment, and QoS leveling with categorization per cell, per sector, per system.

Abstract: An autonomous zone forming method of autonomously forming a zone which is a service area of a base station in a wireless communication system having the base station is provided. In the method, it is detected that a zone is newly formed around the base station, and a zone which is the service area of the base station is autonomously changed according to a newly formed zone. When determining the zone, receive quality of a signal received from a surrounding base station is used. In addition, a congestion state of a surrounding base station of the base station is detected, and a zone which is the service area of the base station is enlarged to the direction of the surrounding base station according to the congestion state.

Abstract: A translation unit for use in a wireless communications system comprises translation circuitry configured to be interfaced between an RF antenna network and a backhaul network. The translation circuitry is operable for translating the frequency of signals directly between an RF network and a backhaul network without conversion to audio in order to provide direct communications between a base station and a backhaul destination.

Abstract: A method of entering characters into a text string by means of a non-ambiguous word editor, includes that a user provides a key stroke by pressing one of a plurality of alpha-numeric keys for selecting a character group comprising a plurality of characters for entering a desired character included in this group. Then a character from said character group is displayed upon detection of the keystroke. The user is allowed to scroll through the character included in the character group for appointing the desired character. Finally the user selects the appointed character to be inserted into the entered text.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device of a mobile phone is disclosed. The electro-luminescent device of a mobile phone having a battery compartment comprises a luminescent disc disposed on the battery compartment of the mobile phone; a signal-receiving unit for receiving high frequency signals of the mobile phone; an automatic control unit connected to the signal-receiving unit for filtering, rectification of the corresponding high frequency signals and for the production of flickering signal and for calculation; a display-switching driving unit connected to the automatic control unit and the luminescent disc to drive the luminescent disc; and a reverse-change voltage-elevating unit connected to the automatic control unit and the luminescent disc to provide the high voltage required by the luminescent disc. The driving of the voltage-elevating unit and the display-switching driving unit causes the luminescent disc to produce various animations and patterns when the mobile phone receives incoming signals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hand-free type wireless microphone device, which comprises a shell body, a microphone, and a control circuit. The shell body has a power switch, a power-in jack, a channel switch, and a microphone jack. The back of the shell body has an assembly of a clamping sheet and a connection sheet so that the present invention can clamp on pocket or waist or be hung on neck for use. It is not necessary to hold the present invention by hand. The microphone is disposed on the shell body. The control circuit is provided in the shell body and is connected to the microphone. The control circuit is used to modulate and amplify an audio source outputted from the microphone, and then emit it out in infrared or Radiation Frequency way.

Abstract: A wireless earphone set, having a receiver-transmitter with a connecting end plugged into a mobile phone, and a remote unit with a receiver-transmitter and a jack for plugging in a connector to an earphone and a microphone. Thus voice signals are transmitted from and to the mobile phone without using a connecting cable. Optionally, a radio, cassette player or portable CD player is added, enabling a user to listen to radio, a cassette or a CD as well as using the mobile phone without exchanging earphones, while no possibly entangled connecting cable is used. Thus, independent of carrying the mobile phone on the body, in a pocket or in a bag, wireless transmission of voice signals allows for convenient listening and speaking.

Abstract: When a microcomputer of an electronic control unit determines that an ACC switch undergoes OFF-ON shift, the mobile telephone is controlled to shift the power supply state from the power supply OFF to the power supply ON. If the time passing after the ACC switch undergoes the OFF-ON shift is within a certain period of time, the mobile telephone is controlled to maintain the power supply OFF state. Therefore, even when the ACC switch is turned on and off repeatedly, it is prevented that the power supply of the mobile telephone is turned on and off repeatedly in connection with the repetition of the ON/OFF of the ACC switch.

Abstract: Method for reducing power consumption in Bluetooth and CDMA modes of operation is disclosed. According to a disclosed embodiment, the time for a next scheduled CDMA wakeup process to be performed by a CDMA module is established. Thereafter, if the next CDMA wakeup process is scheduled to be performed before the next Bluetooth wakeup process, a Bluetooth wakeup process is synchronized to be performed by a Bluetooth module at the same time as the next CDMA wakeup process. Following, when the time arrives for the CDMA module to perform the next CDMA wakeup process, the Bluetooth module also performs the Bluetooth wakeup process.

Abstract: A soccer game apparatus includes a game processor, and the game processor allows at least a character of a soccer ball to be displayed on a television monitor screen. An signal outputting device is attached to a player's leg, and when the player moves the leg, an acceleration correlation signal correlated with an acceleration as of that time is output from the signal outputting device. Upon receipt of the acceleration correlation signal by an infrared signal, for example, the game processor causes a change to the character of the soccer ball displayed on the screen.

Abstract: A system and method for awarding prizes to a player. If a bonus qualifying event occurs, the player is allowed to select between a first prize of a known value and a second prize of an unknown value. The device may display the best possible second prize or subsequent prizes. The value of the second prize may be dependent on the value of the first prize. The player may continue to select between a prize of a known value and a prize of an unknown value until certain events occur.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming device that has an award modification function for player selectable awards that may be implemented with a primary or bonus game. More specifically, the present invention provides a processor controlled gaming device that randomly generates a plurality of positions or digits of an award and enables the player to pick which position or digit receives a first randomly generated number, which digit receives a second randomly generated number, etc., until each of the positions have a number, whereby the gaming device determines the player's ultimate award. The present invention further provides a plurality of modification methods for modifying the digits of the award.

Abstract: A multi-characteristic matching game including a gaming device displaying a plurality of selections including at least two characteristics where one of the selections functions as a base. The gaming device determines and indicates the optimal selection based on the characteristics of the selections. The gaming device enables a player to pick the selections and causes each picked selection to function as the base when the picked selection includes at least one matching characteristic with the selection functioning as the base. The gaming device continues to determine and indicate the optimal selections in the unpicked selections until there are no unpicked selections including at least one matching characteristic with the characteristics of the selection functioning as the base or until there are no selections remaining in the game. The gaming device provides an award to the player based on the number of matching selections picked by the player in the game.

Abstract: In connection with a game of chance in which numbers are selected, a player may wager that the lowest of the selected numbers may be a “high” number or the highest of the selected numbers may be a “low” number. If the player has correctly wagered on the “high” number or the “low” number, the player receives a payout with the amount of payout varying depending on how low the “high” number is or on how high the “low” number is.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming device that has a player selectable award feature that may be implemented with a primary or bonus game. More specifically, the present invention provides a processor controlled gaming device that randomly generates a plurality of positions or digits of an award and enables the player to pick which position or digit receives a first randomly generated number, which digit receives a second randomly generated number, etc., until each of the positions have a number, whereby the gaming device determines the player's ultimate award. This sequence or feature may be employed in a bonus game, in a known base or primary game or in any stand alone game.

Abstract: A method is set forth for playing a bonus game in a secondary slot machine adjacent a primary slot machine. The primary slot machine issues a bonus qualifying signal to the secondary slot machine to start play of a bonus game when a bonus qualifying event occurs. The reels of the bonus game include value symbols, null symbols, and end game symbols which may be of two basic types: a lose game symbol and a stop game symbol. After the random spin, the values of any value symbols displayed on the payline of the secondary slot machine are accumulated into an accumulated winning value. The value symbols could include positive integer values, negative integer values, and multiples. The random spinning, determination of values of any value symbol and the accumulation of a winning value is repeatedly continued until an end of the bonus game occurs.

Abstract: A gaming device having a bonus game including a preliminary award generated as an outcome of the bonus game and a plurality of different alternative ending sequences for the bonus game. After said preliminary award is generated, one of said alternative ending sequences is randomly selected to display to the player and the game employs such alternative ending sequence to determine a final award to provide to the player based on the preliminary award and the selected alternative ending sequence.

Abstract: A disclosed a gaming machine includes an input mechanism with a non-physical contact data interface. The non-physical contact data interface may be capable of reading loyalty program data from a loyalty program instrument without contact between the loyalty program instrument and the non-physical contact data interface. The input mechanism with the non-physical contact data interface may be one of a bill validator, a bar-code reader and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader. The loyalty program instrument may be a substrate including at least one of a 1-D bar-code printed on the substrate, a 2-D bar-code printed on the substrate, a symbol printed on the substrate, alpha-numeric character printed on the substrate, a RFID tag embedded in the substrate, a RFID tag printed on the substrate and combinations thereof. The loyalty program instrument may be used to store an index to a record in a database or a portable data file.

Abstract: This application claims the benefit of If. U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/196,113, filed Apr. 11, 2000 and is a continuation-in-part of an improved roulette game utilizing the existing roulette wheel and layout to enhance the game of roulette. Players make wagers on the conventional layout and using the plurality of token acceptors as an extra wager to win the progressive jackpot.

Abstract: A gaming system which pays out a bonus to a player playing a gaming machine.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for implementing multiplayer Personal Data Assistant (PDA) games. Apparatus for implementing multiplayer PDA games includes a plurality of PDA units. Each PDA unit has capability for determining geographic location of the PDA unit, such as Global Positioning System (GPS) capability. Each PDA unit is adapted for receiving player selected actions. A game server communicates with the plurality of PDA units via a wireless communications link. The game server identifies the geographic location of the PDA units and selectively enabling games rules based upon the geographic location of respective PDA units. Each of the plurality of PDA units includes a communications adapter enabling communications of the plurality of PDA units with the Internet. The game server can be implemented with a selected one of the PDA units or a predetermined computer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a feature game facility operated purely at a system level in a linked system of EGMs. The feature game controller operates common features in such a way that each EGM is ‘unaware’ of the feature being played. EGMs 11 include a secondary display 12, in addition to the main EGM display 17 linked to a common site controller 13 via a communications network or link 14 and a common uni-directional communications protocol. The site controller 13 is responsible for operating and monitoring the feature games, and the display of the outcome is downloaded from the site controller 13 to the secondary displays 12 within the applicable EGMs II on the link 14.

Abstract: A gaming method, apparatus and system for playing a game of chance is disclosed in which a plurality of gaming machines may be linked together for mutually competitive play. According to one embodiment, two or more gaming machines are linked to a centrally located display exhibiting a game board comprising one or more groups of earmarkable cells in one or more groups. Players on the gaming machines wager and attempt to achieve winning outcomes which earmark cells in the group with designators of their respective gaming machines. When a predetermined number or configuration of cells of a group are earmarked, an award may be distributed to those gaming machines having earmarked cells according to the number of designators within that group associated with each gaming machine. The game of chance may be configured for play on an individual gaming machine.

Abstract: A storage unit (53) stores a symbol data group consisting of symbols that express meaning by appearance, and management data indicating which symbols are selectable by the player, and a control unit (51) displays the player-selectable symbols in a manner enabling the symbols to be selected. Communication is then accomplished by displaying one or a plurality of symbols corresponding to operator data received by an input unit (70). It is thus possible to provide a new picture-character-based communication means in a role playing game played on an entertainment system.

Abstract: The damper assembly, in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, can be tuned to different frequency to dampen the vibrations of the driveline assembly. The damper assembly comprises an outer housing, an inner housing and a recess defined between the inner housing and the outer housing. A magetorheological elastomer is housed in the recess. In order to change the modulus of the magetorheological elastomer at least one magnetic means is provided in the contact with the inner housing. The magnetic means are capable of being rotated either towards the inner house or away from the inner house such that the modulus of the magetorheological elastomer is either increased or decreased.

Abstract: A moving uplift apparatus is provided which enables the user to utilize the device as a piece of playground or backyard play equipment commonly known as a see-saw. The apparatus includes a frame structure means, a user support means, and a user engagement means. The user support means pivotally mounts to the frame structure means, while the user engagement means pivotally mounts to the user support means. The user engagement means may have engagement members for engaging said frame structure means. The apparatus is different from the more conventional see-saw apparatuses in that the upward and downward pivoting motion of the user is produced by rocking the user engagement means forward and backward, not by pushing against the ground with the feet of the user. The apparatus may be configured so that rocking the user engagement means backward and forward may produces different seat movement, including rotation about the base of the frame structure means.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a wooden stick sport device especially for a billiard cue. It comprises the following steps: (1) preparing a wooden stick step, (2) covering with an elastic fiber net step, (3) applying an epoxy coating step, (4) winding a covering stripe step, (5) hardening under room temperature step, (6) taking off the covering stripe step, and (7) completing the final product step. This invention can be manufactured under a room temperature environment. So, the wooden portion will not deform. The defective fraction is low. Its cutting procedure is easy. The final product has no longitudinal seam. It is suitable for any wooden stick with irregular diameter or with special pattern portion. Therefore, it application scope is wider.

Abstract: A one piece positive contact bowling ball retriever device, having no moving parts. It is secured to the inside of the ball return wheel and circum rotates with the wheel. It has a lead finger guide designed to assist in the differentiating of pins and the ball, as the pins go their way the lead finger guide captures, guides and holds the ball in its concave radius to be lifted and deposited in one smooth continuous flowing motion for subsequent discharge into the bowling ball return. This positive contact device nether contributes to nor is it affected by slippage and drag caused by the oil and dust normally associated with automatic bowling machinery. By using this positive contact device, ball friction will no longer have to be artificially supplied by the use of temporary rubber ball kickers and the machine r.p.m.s can be reduced for longer equipment life and more economical operation. Ball retriever 1 eliminates the need for manufactures to friction compensate by operating at 36 r.p.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for training a novice comprising the steps of providing a sports related implement to at least one expert player for executing a sports related movement. Initiating at least one repetition of the movement. Measuring a variable characteristic of the at least one repetition to provide a sequential record of the variable characteristic produced by the at least one expert player. Transferring the sports implement to a novice player to execute the sports related movement. Activating feedback of the sequential record of the variable characteristic during execution of a comparable movement by the novice player to signal deviation of the comparable movement from the sports related movement, thereby providing expert training to the novice player.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multicolored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: A putter (100) having a club head (20) having a central aperture (32) with a rearward center of gravity is disclosed herein. The club head (20) has a body (22) that is preferably composed of stainless steel. The body (22) has a face portion (24), a crown portion (26), a sole portion (28) and an aft-mass portion (30). The face portion (24), the crown portion (26), the sole portion (28) and the aft-mass portion (30) define the central aperture (32). The crown portion (26) extends rearward from the face portion (24) over the aft-mass portion (30). The central aperture (32) separates the crown portion (26) from the sole portion (28) and the face portion (24) from the aft-mass portion (30). The crown portion (26) has an alignment means (40) thereon for aiming a golf ball during putting. The putter has novel inertial properties.

Abstract: A combination golf club and weeding device is disclosed. A cutter is attached to the lower portion of the club head and oriented so that weeds can be cut by swinging the club in the same fashion as is used in striking a golf ball. The shape of the cutter requires that the club be swung accurately in order to achieve a successful cut. When the cutter is retrofitted to a conventional club, reliefs are cut in the club head so that the entire assembly has the same mass and moment of inertia as the original club.

Abstract: A golf club with a gripping section at one end and a club head having a heel portion and a toe portion, attached to the shaft at the other end wherein said shaft centerline and a plane parallel to the ground and tangent to said heel form a lie angle when said club head is at rest and positioned to strike said golf ball; a club head whose mass distribution is concentrated at said toe and heel; a club face on said club head operable for striking a golf ball and spanning the area between said heel and said toe of said club head and having a heel to toe and sole to the top of club head bulge defined by a radius whose center is offset toward said heel and whose arc is swept from heel to toe of said club face; a lie angle configured to maintain the impact point of said golf ball on said club face when said impact point is off the center of mass.

Abstract: An improved golf club head is disclosed, in which a desired weight for the head is precisely controlled by installing into a cavity formed in the rear wall of the club head's hollow main body a selected weight cartridge from a group of such cartridges having identical sizes but a range of weights. The selected weight cartridge is installed simply by sliding it into the rear wall cavity, where it is retained by a snap fit, and/or by an interference fit, and/or by a suitable bonding material, without the need for a screw attachment. This greatly simplifies the golf club head's manufacture, thus reducing its cost. The invention is applicable to golf club heads of all kinds, including metal woods, irons and putters.

Abstract: A golf club head is formed of an alpha-beta titanium alloy body and a beta-type titanium alloy striking plate. The sole and crown of the club head are thin-walled and the striking plate transitions from a 1.7 mm central region to a 1.2 mm periphery adjacent the sole and crown junctions. The measured coefficient of restitution for this club bead is a least 0.90.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a golf ball and a method of making a golf ball which comprises a center, at least one cover layer, and at least one wound layer of a tensioned material windings between the center and the cover. Such golf balls have a coefficient of restitution that is optimized for low swing speed players. Since these players usually swing the club at the ball at low swing speeds, and thus get less distance from the ball off the tee, greater ball resiliency tends to provide greater distance and velocity off the tee. Preferably, the golf ball has a core having a thin wound layer of thread. The wound layer of the present invention may be applied to golf balls having liquid or solid centers to achieve desired golf ball characteristics.

Abstract: A thread-wound golf ball 1 producing excellent hit feeling, large carry and superior spin performance is provided having a rubber thread layer 3 formed by winding rubber thread around a center 2, which is further coated with a cover 4. The volume proportion of the rubber thread layer to the golf ball is in the range of 10 to 20%. The difference (A−B) is in the range of 0.5 to 0.7, where A represents deformation (mm) from an initial load of 98N to a final load of 1274N applied on the center, and B represents deformation (mm) from the initial load of 98N to the final load of 1274N applied on a threaded core formed by winding rubber thread around the center. Shore D hardness of the cover is in the range of 50 to 60.

Abstract: In a dimpled golf ball, those dimples in which a tangent A to the dimple wall has an inclination angle of at least 13° are included in the majority, the variation of the dimple area with different positions on the ball surface and the variation of the dimple cavity volume with different positions on the ball surface are within specific ranges. The golf ball exhibits uniform flight performance in that the variation of flight performance with a dimple arrangement is minimized.

Abstract: A baseball playing kit includes telescoping vertical supports mounted on a base plate. An intermediate support is adjustable in height for different sized users. A tapered support holds a foam covered ball at the upper end. The base is divided into segments that can be easily assembled. A lower threaded vertical support is secured to the base by a threaded base member and a locking member secures the base segments together. A foam covered bat is included. The various components are separable for packaging into a small container for shipping and storage and are easily assembled into a complete game unit.

Abstract: A frame body (2) is formed separately from a yoke (10) connecting right and left parts of the frame body (2) to each other. The yoke (10) and the frame body (2) are connected to each other by a mechanical connection means, with both ends of the yoke (10) in contact with the right and left parts of the frame body (2) in an area of not less than 10 cm2. A shear force generated when the racket frame (1) deforms is collectively applied to a connection surface of the frame body (2) and that of the yoke (10) to increase a vibration-damping performance of the racket frame (1).

Abstract: A game racquet includes separate head and handle portions which are separated by shock and/or vibration absorbing material. Both the head portion and the handle portion are bonded to the absorbing material and are thereby connected to each other.

Abstract: Tennis Racket comprises an elliptical head frame and framing system design angularly mounted, triple independent strings and strings channels, variable center of gravity, main frame handle body-frame damper systems:

Abstract: A drive chain suitable for use in a continuously variable transmission of a motor vehicle, the transmission having two pairs of spaced drive members about which the chain passes to transfer torque from one drive member to the other. The chain includes a plurality of link elements that include spaced, side-by-side plate links. The plate links include openings in which pairs of parallel rocker members are disposed for relative rocking movement of at least one rocker member about its longitudinal axis. A method for stretching the chain is also disclosed, in which areas of some of the plate links are plastically deformed by stretching the chain before the chain is put to use.

Abstract: A continuously variable hydro-mechanical transmission. The transmission includes a transmission housing and a hydrostatic power unit associated with the housing. The hydrostatic power unit includes a pump coupled to a motor with the hydrostatic power unit coupled to a first input shaft and a first output shaft. The hydrostatic power unit is selectively coupled to a synchronous lockup clutch with the first output shaft, wherein a hydrostatic input speed range is selected. A compound planetary gear unit is mounted in the housing with the compound planetary gear unit including a second input shaft, a third input shaft, a fourth input shaft and a second output shaft. The compound planetary gear unit is selectively coupled to the load, selectively coupled to the hydrostatic power unit and coupled to the power source.

Abstract: In a transmission (2) for a motor vehicle with a main transmission part (22) which possesses a plurality of gear steps and wherein, between each step a step-jump in the gear ratio is provided, and with a split transmission part (40) for the separation of the step-jumps of the gear steps of the main transmission part (22) and with an area group transmission part (10) for the extension of the over-all gear ratio of the gear steps of the main transmission part 22 with a slow and a rapid gear ratio area, the average gear step-jump of the upper gear steps is approximately at least 0.7% less than the geometric step-jump calculated theoretically from the total gear ratio.

Abstract: A planet gear retarder for a servo motor has a spindle extending through two semi-housings. The spindle has a central gear secured at a middle portion thereof. Two first planet gears and two second planet gears are coaxially assembled in the semi-housings and at diametrically opposite sides of the spindle. The first planet gears are engaged with the central gear. A belt gear is provided at an outer periphery of the second semi-housing and connected with the major power source by a first belt. An input axle has a gear end formed at a first end thereof, and a second end extending outside the second semi-housing. The second planet gears are engaged with the gear end. A driven wheel is secured on the second end of the input axle and connected with a servo motor by a second belt.

Abstract: A plurality of projecting portions are provided on and projected from part of an outer peripheral surface of an input side disk. A plurality of transmitting projection pieces are provided on a base end portion of a transmission shaft. The transmitting projection pieces of the transmission shaft are engaged with the projecting portions of the input side disk to thereby be able to transmit torque between the input side disk and the transmission shaft.