Abstract: A positioning method, adapted for a cellular mobile device, includes the steps of: a first user terminal obtaining positioning data required for positioning; the first user terminal sending a short message to transmit the positioning data to a second user terminal; writing the positioning data into the second user terminal, by which the second user terminal can process positioning.

Abstract: A method for auto-writing into an address book is provided, the method including the steps of: first, receiving a target after the navigation device being started; then judging whether there is one of a plurality of addresses in the address book being located within a predetermined range around the target; thereafter, if there is one of the addresses in the address book being located within the predetermined range around the target, displaying one of the addresses for the user confirmation; finally, writing the user-confirmed global satellite positioning coordinates of the target into the one of the addresses.

Abstract: The present invention improves WAMLAT Timing Availability by using timing from one or more of a variety of sources. These sources include unaugmented SATNAV timing, from GPS or/and GALILEO, GEO timing from pseudo SATNAV signals, additional GEO timing for non SATNAV applications, timing derived from both terrestrial and satellite television and radio transmissions, and stable on board oscillators to withstand short term interruptions in satellite timing. The use of one or more of these multiple sources of timing improves accuracy and reliability of wide area multilateration systems.

Abstract: The navigation system method described herein could guide people around urban environments, detect guide and navigate them to destinations, add-on to the portable phone. We have focused on the task of detecting and navigating even in situations in which Global Positioning Systems (GPS) cannot provide this information, such as when the person is indoors or in crowded urban areas where there is no line of site to the GPS satellites.

Abstract: A method for determining the position of X-ray detector where the detector is equipped with one or more radio or magnetic means, and one or more radio or magnetic means are in a distance from the detector, and said radio means are used to determine at least either position or angle of the detector in respect to the X-ray source.

Abstract: A description is given of a switchable multiband antenna for the highfrequency and microwave range, which can be operated in a relatively large number of frequency bands without significant restriction of performance in each individual frequency band. This is essentially achieved by a switchable input structure (24) by means of which resonant printed line structures (21; 22) of the antenna that are not required can be isolated from an HF or ground supply line (242). In particular, in one embodiment, a number of resonant printed line structures are applied to a substrate (10), which printed line structures are connected to the corresponding HF or ground supply line or isolated from the latter, in a targeted manner, by means of one or more switching devices.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for high data rate parallel plate mode signaling.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an antenna may comprise a first radiating element to provide a first axis of polarization, and a second radiating element to provide a second axis of polarization. The first axis of polarization may be orthogonal or orthogonal at least in part, to the second axis of polarization. The first and second axes together may result in an omnidirectional, or at least partially omnidirectional, gain pattern for the antenna. RF signals may be propagated on the first and second axes using the same communication standard on both axes, and/or using a different communication standard on each of the axes. In accordance with one or more embodiments, the first axis of polarization may be utilized for a first MIMO communication channel, and the second axis of polarization may be utilized for a second MIMO communication channel.

Abstract: A method for guiding waves over objects, a method for improving a performance of an antenna, and a method for improving a performance of a radar are disclosed. The methods disclosed teach how an impedance structure can be used to guide waves over objects.

Abstract: An antenna device includes a plane-type antenna element, a heat insulation container for blocking heat entering from the outside, the heat insulation container having a radio-wave window allowing a radio wave to pass therethrough, and housing the plane-type antenna element, a waveguide housed in the heat insulation container and arranged between the radio-wave window and an antenna pattern formation surface of the plane-type antenna element, and cooling means for cooling the plane-type antenna element. The waveguide is shaped and dimensioned so that the directivity of the plane-type antenna element is enhanced, and a superconducting film is used for the antenna pattern of the plane-type antenna element.

Abstract: An antenna consisting of a single small and lightweight package, where each radiating element operates independently with reduced interference among the radiating elements. An integrated multi-element planar antenna includes a ground pattern 2 with a notch 2b formed at an end 2a, first radiating element 3 placed on one side of the notch 2b and equipped with a feeder 5, and second radiating element 4 placed on the other side of the notch 2b and equipped with a feeder 5. For example, inverted F antennas are used as the first radiating element 3 and second radiating element 4. The first radiating element 3 and second radiating element 4 are placed symmetrically about the notch 2b such that separation distance will be the largest at locations where their radiation fields are the highest.

Abstract: Disclosed is an embedded type antenna pattern for a portable terminal and a method for manufacturing the same in which a metal film plated on an antenna is removed by using a laser beam and an antenna slot pattern is formed at the same time. The embedded type antenna pattern for a portable terminal includes an antenna plate plated with a metal film; and at least one antenna slot pattern formed by mounting the antenna plate to a laser cutting device, positioning the upper end surface of the plated metal film of the antenna plate and a head of the laser cutting device so that they are opposite to each other, and heating the surface of the metal film and then removing the plated metal film by using the laser beam launched from the head of the laser cutting device.

Abstract: A multi-band planar antenna includes first and second radiating elements. The first radiating element is operable within a first frequency bandwidth. The second radiating element is operable within a second frequency bandwidth. The first radiating element is formed with a slot that generates resonance within the second frequency bandwidth, thereby lowering the VSWR, widening the bandwidth, and increasing the antenna gain of the planar antenna in the second frequency bandwidth.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for incorporating an antenna on a vehicle, allowing the reception of satellite television and other data to a vehicle.

Abstract: An on-vehicle film antenna is constructed with a loop antenna and a monopole antenna and attached to a vehicle windshield. The loop antenna has a first element set in length to correspond to a first radio wave of a first frequency band. One end of the first element is connected to a power supply near a border section between a vehicle chassis and the vehicle windshield, and the other end of the first element is connected to the vehicle chassis. The monopole antenna has a second element set in length to correspond to a second radio wave of a second frequency band. One end of the second element is connected to the power supply near the border section in common with the one end of the first element, and the other end of the second element is disconnected from the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: The wireless communication device contains at least one conductive tab that provides an antenna. The tab(s) form a pole antenna, and the tabs may also be attached across a slot to form a slot antenna. The tab(s) may be attached across a slot created in a package to form a slot antenna, or the tab(s) may be attached to a slot that is created as part of the wireless communication device to form a slot antenna. The tab(s) and/or the slot may also contain an adhesive material to attach the wireless communication device to a package, container or other material. More than one slot may be provided to form a circularly polarized antenna. The carrier may be a conductive material in which tabs are formed as part of the carrier before the wireless communication device is attached. The wireless communication device may have an asymmetrical antenna arrangement.

Abstract: In an electronic device having a metal device case, and an antenna disposed inside the device case, a magnetic member having a magnetic permeability higher than a magnetic permeability of the device case is placed between an inner surface of the device case and the antenna.

Abstract: An antenna comprises a dielectric material having first and second surfaces, a discrete lens array operatively coupled to the first surface, and at least one broadside feed antenna operatively coupled to the second surface.

Abstract: An antenna assembly for a cellular telecommunications system has an antenna having an array (1) of radiating elements, for example patches, situated in front of a panel (2) having an electrically conductive face. An amplifier (6) for amplifying RFS signals received by the antenna is situated on the opposite side of the panel (2) from the radiating elements. The amplifier is situated at least partially within the signal shadow cast by the panel (2) so that the latter shields the radiating elements from the amplifier. The amplifier can thus be situated close to the antenna without adversely affecting the performance of the latter.

Abstract: A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote locations with simple or automated setup and orientation. Azimuth is adjusted by rotating an antenna in relation to a positioner base and elevation is adjusted by rotating an elevation motor coupled with the antenna. Manual orientation of antenna for linear polarized satellites yields lower weight and power usage. Updates ephemeris or TLE data via satellite. Algorithms used for search including Clarke Belt fallback, transponder/beacon searching switch, azimuth priority searching and tracking including uneven re-peak scheduling yield lower power usage. Orientation aid via user interface allows for smaller azimuth motor, simplifies wiring and lowers weight. Tilt compensation, bump detection and failure contingency provide robustness.

Abstract: A magnetic core member, an antenna module, and a portable communication terminal having this, which have a configuration capable of satisfying enhancement of communication characteristics of antenna coils as well as their sufficient electromagnetic shielding function from a shield plate. A magnetic core member (4) is disposed between an antenna substrate having antenna coils (11), (12) formed therein and a conductive shield plate (3), and is formed by filling an insulating material (30) with a magnetic powder (31). The magnetic core member (4) has a two-layered structure including a first layer (4A) and a second layer (4B), thereby making a filling rate of the magnetic powder (31) in the first layer (4A) be lower than that of the magnetic powder (31) in the second layer (4B) so that a first surface (4a) on a side opposed to the antenna substrate (2) and a second surface (4b) on a side opposed to the shield plate (3) have magnetic properties different from each other.

Abstract: A bi-frequency symmetrical patch antenna includes two bi-frequency symmetrical radiation units, each having a first band radiation section and two second band radiation sections, to radiate a feed-in signal in a selected direction. Further, the antenna has a power distribution unit, to evenly distribute the feed-in power, corresponding to the feed-in signal, to each bi-frequency symmetrical radiation unit. The power distribution unit has two side arms connecting respectively to each bi-frequency symmetrical radiation unit to increase the bandwidth range of the bi-frequency antenna.

Abstract: An antenna for providing radiation pattern control contains an antenna housing having a series of reflective steps and at least one rod located above the series of reflective steps. The antenna also contains a radiation element situated within the antenna housing so as to allow the antenna housing to control a pattern of radiation emitted by the radiation element.

Abstract: An antenna device has semi-conductive antenna bodies each having a predetermined length, which are positioned on a dielectric substrate, and control electrodes that are respectively connected with the semi-conductive antenna bodies. Direct-current biased voltage applied across each of the control electrodes is controlled to switch each of the antenna bodies between their insulation state and their conductive state.

Abstract: The invention provides a chip antenna installed inside a mobile telecommunication terminal, which can process a low band signal. In the chip antenna, a substrate is prepared. A first radiator is formed in a spiral shape inside or on the substrate, and includes at least one spiral radiating part. The first radiator controls inductance of the antenna. Also, a second radiator is connected to the first radiator, and includes an upper meander radiating part disposed in a length direction of the substrate and a lower meander radiating part overlapping and opposing the upper meander in a lower part of the upper meander part. The second radiator controls capacitance of the antenna. In addition, a feeding part is connected to the first radiator, and receives a high frequency current of a given band.

Abstract: A method and apparatus including, in some embodiments, a first conductor plane, a first array of periodically distributed co-planar conductive patches, each patch in the first array being connected to the first conductor plane, a second conductor plane separated from and parallel to the first conductor plane, and a second array of periodically distributed co-planar conductive patches, with each patch in the second array being connected to the second conductor plane, and where the first array and second array of periodically distributed co-planar elements are distributed in an overlapping and alternating adjacency.

Abstract: An electronically updatable, tiled display having overlapping display elements is disclosed, wherein an entire viewing area of the tiled display is addressable, and the tiled display can be expanded, collapsed, folded, or rolled.

Abstract: A flat panel display and method for driving the same. The flat panel display includes a conductive substrate forming an image display unit having at least one thin film transistor and a pad unit including a plurality of terminals, wherein the conductive substrate is laminated with a plurality of insulating layers to form the image display unit and the pad unit; a substrate-exposing part for exposing the conductive substrate is formed by removing at least one area of the insulating layers formed on the pad unit; a system control panel for supplying a reverse bias voltage through the substrate-exposing part, wherein the system control panel is electrically connected with the pad unit; and a metal member for transferring the reverse bias voltage to the conductive substrate, wherein the metal member is formed between the substrate-exposing part and the system control panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plasma display panel including: a panel; a film type front surface filter disposed at a front surface of the panel; a back cover disposed at a rear surface of the panel; a filter support having a portion thereof formed to be overlapped with the film type front surface filter, for connecting the film type front surface filter with the back cover; a first metallic layer formed on a surface overlapped with the filter support of the film type front surface filter; and a second metallic layer disposed between the first metallic layer and the filter support, for electrically connecting the first metallic layer with the filter support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-screen plasma display panel having improved structures of a sustain electrode and a scan electrode used in configuration of a multi-screen, thereby improving an operation characteristic and a brightness. In a unit plasma display panel, a front panel whereon a sustain electrode and a scan electrode are formed are sealed with a rear panel whereon an address electrode is formed. A multi-screen is formed by combining a plurality of the unit plasma display panels. End portions of the sustain electrodes to receive scan signals form a common electrode connected to the scan electrode, and the sustain electrode is configured to receive a sustain signal from the common electrode.

Abstract: A plasma display device comprises a plasma display panel, at least one driver IC package, a rear plate, a front frame, a heat-dissipated plate and a metal rear cover. The driver IC package is electrically connected with the plasma display panel. The front frame has a main body and a first protrusion extending backwards, and the driver IC package is disposed behind the main body and on the first protrusion. The rear plate is disposed behind the plasma display panel and is brought into contact with the driver IC package by virtue of a second protrusion of the rear plate. The heat-dissipated plate is disposed on the first protrusion and is brought into contact with the driver IC package. The metal rear cover is assembled to the front frame, and the heat-dissipated plate is brought into contact with the metal rear cover. In addition, the heat generated by the driver IC packages can be conducted to the metal rear cover, thereby reducing the working temperature of the driver chip package.

Abstract: Aiming at more exactly correcting luminance degradation in a color-wise manner, a plasma display device proposed herein has a gain correction section color-wisely correcting gains of video signals for a plurality of colors; and a plasma display panel presenting display corresponding to the gain-corrected video signals while being supplied with sustain pulses, wherein the gain correction section color-wisely corrects gains of the video signals, corresponding to time corresponded to the operation time, video load ratio, and the number of the sustain pulses or values relevant thereto.

Abstract: A device for driving a display panel, in which a predetermined number of continuous subfields in one field is each formed by M divided subfields and n display lines are divided into M display line groups for each display lines, data conversion is applied to pixel data corresponding to each of the M display line groups with a different conversion characteristic from each other, multi-gradation processing is applied to the pixel data subjected to the data conversion, and address scanning for changing each of the pixel cells from the lit mode to the unlit mode in accordance with the pixel data subjected to the multi-gradation processing is performed for each of the display line groups in each of the M divided subfields.

Abstract: This document relates to a display apparatus, and more particularly, to a plasma display apparatus and a driving method thereof, in which an amount of a driving voltage can be controlled depending on driving conditions of the plasma display apparatus, thereby improving driving characteristics.

Abstract: A plasma display apparatus and driving method thereof are disclosed. The plasma display apparatus comprises: a plasma display panel comprising scan electrodes and sustain electrodes, a scan driver for supplying a first pulse to the scan electrodes before a reset period of a first subfield, a first reset pulse gradually falling after maintaining a constant voltage to the scan electrodes during the reset period, and a second reset pulse having a voltage higher than the constant voltage of the first reset pulse to the scan electrodes during a reset period of a second subfield and a sustain driver for supplying a second pulse with a polarity opposite a polarity of the first pulse to the sustain electrodes corresponding to the first pulse before the reset period.

Abstract: An organic EL display device and method of forming and driving the same is matrix-driven by using a two-terminal nonlinear element. A display device having a substrate and first stripe electrodes, second stripe electrodes disposed crosswise to the first stripe electrodes, and a plurality of pixels disposed overlappingly between the first and second stripe electrodes on the substrate. Each pixel is provided with a switching element including a two-terminal nonlinear element connected electrically to the first stripe electrodes, a light-emitting portion connected electrically to the switching element and the second stripe electrodes, and a capacitor portion containing an organic dielectric material as a dielectric layer, connected electrically to the switching element and the second stripe electrodes in parallel with the light-emitting portion.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device for reducing the number of lines of an organic light emitting diode panel is provided. The OLED display device includes first and second data lines; a power voltage supply line supplied with a power supply voltage; a gate line crossing the first data line, the second data line and the power voltage supply line; first and second organic light emitting diodes commonly connected to the power voltage supply line; a first organic light emitting diode driving circuit for driving the first organic light emitting diode with a data voltage from the first data line in response to a scanning signal from the gate line; and a second organic light emitting diode driving circuit for driving the second organic light emitting diode with a data voltage from the second data line in response to the scanning signal from the gate line.

Abstract: A display device includes a data line; first and second gate lines; a first pixel including a first switching element, the first switching element connected to the data line and the first gate line; and a second pixel including a second switching element, the second switching element connected to the data line and the first and second gate lines.

Abstract: A drive circuit which outputs an output signal to an output terminal, includes a drive transistor configured to output a gradation current to the output terminal; a single differential amplifier; a resistance element connected with the drive transistor; and a plurality of switches. The plurality of switches are controlled such that a precharge voltage is outputted from the differential amplifier to the output terminal in a first period while blocking off an output from the drive transistor and such that a gradation current is outputted from the drive transistor to the output terminal in a second period after the first period.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes: a plurality of unit circuits each of which includes a driving transistor for generating a driving current corresponding to a potential of a gate and a light emitting element for emitting light having a brightness corresponding to the driving current; a plurality of signal processing units which correspond to the unit circuits; and a designating unit which designates voltages to the signal processing units. Each of the plurality of signal processing units includes: a voltage adjusting unit which variably outputs a voltage to operate the driving transistor in a saturated region in response to a designation by the designating unit; and an output unit which outputs the voltage output from the voltage adjusting unit to the gate of the driving transistor corresponding to the signal processing unit at a time density corresponding to a gray-scale value designated to the light emitting element.

Abstract: The semiconductor device includes a plurality of pixels each including a plurality of sub-pixels, a power supply line and a plurality of signal lines for operating the plurality of pixels, a driver circuit for outputting signals to the plurality of signal lines, a signal input circuit for controlling the driver circuit, a compensation circuit which determines if a pixel has a normal state, a defective bright spot, or a point defect in the case where a current value detected shows an abnormal value, and accordingly outputs a compensation signal to the signal input circuit, and a current value detection circuit which detects a current value flowing through the power supply line when each sub-pixel is lighted. Thus, a pixel including a sub-pixel which shows an abnormal current value when lighted is compensated by a signal output from the driver circuit.

Abstract: The display screen (5) comprises a plurality of cells (2). Each cell (2) comprises a pixel (P) able to generate light (Lo) when driven by an electrical signal (I), a driver circuit (A) for providing the electrical signal (I) and a photosensitive device (D) for receiving optical display signals (Li) to control the pixel (P) via the driver circuit (A). The display system (6) has the display screen (5) and an optical image source (3) for transmitting optical display signals (Li) to each photosensitive device (D) of the plurality of cells (2).

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided to operate a light emitting unit with a small number of power drivers. The display apparatus has a plurality of light emitting units, a power driver, whose total provided therein is less than the total of light emitting units, that outputs driving power to the light emitting units. A power switch is switched on and off to supply the driving power to one of the plurality of light emitting units, and a controller controls the power switch to sequentially supply the driving power to the plurality of light emitting units.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an image display device that is free from disconnection in a connection structure between given substrates even when operated in a hot and humid environment. An image display device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention has a TFT substrate and an FPC. The TFT substrate has a plurality of first terminals capable of application of potential. The FPC has second terminals that are connected respectively with the first terminals through an anisotropic conductive film and that are thicker than the first terminals. The second terminals include a high-potential terminal, a low-potential terminal, and a dummy terminal. The high-potential terminal is supplied with a relatively high potential that contributes to the display operation. The low-potential terminal is supplied with a relatively low potential that contributes to the display operation.

Abstract: In an EL display device which performs area grayscale display, image quality is improved and stabilized. A plurality of subpixels each having light emitting elements which emit light of approximately the same color and a plurality of monitor pixels each having the same number of subpixels as the pixel are provided. The light emitting element in the monitor pixel is manufactured at the same time as the light emitting element in the pixel, and the electrode of the light emitting element in the monitor pixel is connected to a different constant current source in each subpixel. A circuit for changing a potential of the electrode of the light emitting element in the pixel for each subpixel in accordance with a potential change of the electrode of the light emitting element of the monitor pixel, thereby the aforementioned purposes are achieved.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (40) may comprise a liquid crystal display unit (20), a backlight (10), and a negative voltage generating circuit (30). The backlight (10) may be disposed at the posterior of the liquid crystal display unit (20). The backlight (10) may include an organic EL element (13). The negative voltage generating circuit (30) preferably supplies negative voltage to the liquid crystal display unit (20) and supplies reverse voltage to the organic EL element (13).

Abstract: A thin film panel is provided, which includes a first signal line and a second signal line crossing the first signal line and formed on a different layer from the first signal line. The second signal line includes an expansion having an enlarged area and at least one cutout, and is disposed adjacent to a crossing region where the second signal line crosses the first signal line.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a OCB liquid crystal display that can stably operate without breaking the bending alignment regardless of applied voltage. The display includes first and second alignment layers that are formed on the first and second substrates, respectively, and that horizontally align the liquid crystal layer. A normal data voltage is determined based on a first gamma curve representing luminance corresponding to external image information and impulsive data voltages are determined based on a second gamma curve representing a luminance that is lower than that of the first gamma curve. The normal data voltage and the impulsive data voltage are applied periodically and alternately.

Abstract: An input-output (I/O) protective circuit having more stable I/O protective function for use in the liquid crystal display device and including in one embodiment a resistance provided between an I/O terminal pad and an I/O primary stage thin film transistor, a wiring connecting the I/O terminal pad with the resistance, and two I/O protective thin film transistors connected in series between a ground terminal and a power source terminal. The above wiring is connected with each joint portion of the two I/O protective thin film transistors and, each of the two I/O protective thin film transistors has p-type substrate potential fixing terminals and n-type substrate potential fixing terminals, which are connected with each of the channel layers of the I/O protective thin film transistors, and p-type substrate potential fixing terminals and n-type substrate potential fixing terminals are connected with the ground terminals.

Abstract: A method and system for presenting data on a medium for capture by an input device is described. The method embeds a symbol design, such as an embedded interaction code (EIC), in an image on a display screen, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). A grid with a plurality of pixels defines a size of an EIC pattern on an LCD. An area of the grid is used to embed position data and/or metadata information. The area may be defined by a sub-pixel of the plurality of pixels and/or the edges of the grid itself. The sub-pixel with the EIC pattern may be configured to have a grey value based upon a color of an underlying image associated with an application program being displayed on the LCD. The method also allows for decoding of the position data and/or metadata information in the EIC pattern on the LCD.