Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of a method and system for leveraging a 3G authentication to obtain a 2G authentication for a mobile station (135) using a provisional authentication agent (140). The mobile station (135) first establishes a provisional authentication (210, 215) in the 2G wireless communication system (105) using a second set of authentication parameters and based on the provisional authentication, negotiates a 3G authentication (220) with a 3G wireless communication system (115) that the mobile station was previously operating in and had authenticated to. Using the first set of authentication parameters received from the 3G wireless communication network (115), the mobile station (135) completes a true 2G authentication (230) in the 2G wireless communication system (105).

Abstract: A combination of a radio receiver with a detachable controller that determine sends either reduced or enhanced metadata about received programming to the detachable controller based upon periodic authorization. A connection from the detachable control device to the radio receiver carries commands to the radio receiver and carries only the reduced set of metadata, such as tuned channel and tuned channel name, from the radio receiver to the controller. The controller is authorized by sending a radio identifier from the radio receiver to the control device, determination of an authentication code at the controller and communication of the determined authentication code back to the controller for validation. Upon validation, an enhanced set of metadata, including song title and artist, is sent to the controller. The enhanced metadata, the reduced metadata, or both, are optionally able to be encrypted. The radio receiver periodically performs this authorization processing.

Abstract: There is provided a method and device of adapting a phone functionality matrix of an automotive mobile terminal connection device to function capabilities of a mobile terminal device connected to said automotive mobile terminal connection device, comprising the steps of receiving data containing an indication about said function capabilities supported by said mobile terminal device, and rewriting said phone functionality matrix according to said received data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of saving contact information of local businesses into the contact list of a communication device. According to one aspect, means is provided for callers to download the contact information of local businesses from a ‘central contact information database’ saved on a remote server into the contact list of their communication device, without having the need to manually enter the said contact information. The ‘central contact information database’ contains contact information of local businesses in one or more geographic areas. According to another aspect, callers are provided means to utilize the auto dial feature of their communication device to automatically dial a selected phone number from their contact list. According to another aspect, callers are provided with means to automatically transfer contact information from the contact list of one communication device to the contact list of another communication device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, method and system for advertising on communication devices such as cellular phones. A ‘central contact information database’ containing contact information of businesses and individuals is created. The ‘central contact information database’ is saved in a ‘central server’. One or more advertisements in the form of data, audio, video, or image file or a combination thereof is paired to one or more contact information contained in the ‘central contact information database’. Advertisement is paired with contact information by means of attachment to corresponding contact information or by means of a link to corresponding contact information. According to one aspect, means is provided for callers to download contact information and corresponding advertisements from the ‘central contact information database’ into the contact list of communication device.

Abstract: A method for accessing content from a computer network is provided. The method comprises the steps of: (a) capturing an image of machine-readable coded data with a mobile phone having an optical image sensor; (b) processing, on the mobile phone, the captured image to decode the machine-readable coded data into a first identifier; (c) forming on the mobile phone, a first request comprising the first identifier; (d) transmitting, from the mobile phone via an associated mobile phone network, the first request to a first server on the computer network, said computer network being interoperable with the mobile phone network; (e) determining at the first server, a network address using the first request; (f) returning the network address to the mobile phone; (g) the mobile phone transmitting a second request to a second server designated by the network address; and (h) the second server receiving the second request and returning content to the mobile phone as a function of the second request.

Abstract: In a cellular wireless system, a handset identifies and displays the home network provider for an incoming call. If that home network provider is different from the home network provider for the called handset, the user of that handset is notified and may decide not to accept an incoming call that may incur an airtime charge.

Abstract: A technique is provided for reducing power consumption of an internally powered console in an audio system through frequency based signal routing. A system employing the technique includes a base unit having an interface for receiving a signal representative of acoustic information. The base unit includes a filter system for splitting the signal into low-frequency and high-frequency component signals. The low-frequency signal is routed to a first audio driver for reproduction. The high-frequency signal is routed to a device that includes a second audio driver. By removing the need to reproduce the low-frequency portion of the acoustic information, the power consumption of the device is reduced.

Abstract: A method for mobile-device directed conference calling comprises receiving information from a subscriber of a mobile-communication service, communicating an access number and providing executable instructions to the mobile-communication device that expose a conference service to the subscriber, wherein when the subscriber selects an option from the mobile-communication device, the mobile-communication device initiates a call to a conference service that uses automatic number identification to authenticate the subscriber and connect the call with a teleconference bridge. A system comprises a processor, interfaces in communication with the public telephone network and a data network, respectively, and a memory. The system receives information from a subscriber of a mobile-communication service, communicates an access number to the subscriber and configures the mobile-communication device to expose a conference service to the subscriber.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating an electronic program guide on a portable mobile communications device is presented. The portable mobile communications device is part of a larger network that is communicable with a mobile radio access network (MRAN) and capable of receiving broadcasts from a mobile television service provider. The portable mobile communications device displays a list of programs available and accepts input that selects one of the programs. This causes a display of the list of options that can be applied to the selected program. The portable mobile communications device then accepts input and performs the selected option for the selected program. The list of options includes an option to record the selected program locally, remotely, or on a home personal video recorder (PVR). In addition, list of options that can be applied to the selected program includes an option to set a reminder for the selected program.

Abstract: A software defined radio includes a radio circuit powered by a battery and formed as a pair of radio subsystems having radio components that draw power from the battery. An executable radio software system conforms to the Software Communications Architecture (SCA) specification and defines an operating platform environment that allows a waveform application to operate with the radio circuit. A power management service is operative with the pair of radio subsystems to coordinate the power among the radio components.

Abstract: A portable telephone set has a function of conversation simulation with a user allows the user to easily perform pretended communication, and is provided with a scenario information storage unit storing conversation simulation scenario information using data prepared depending on an property of a conversation simulation partner and the conversation simulation date and time and stored in a storage unit of the portable telephone set itself as conversation simulation data, an acquisition unit acquiring the scenario information stored as associated with property information about an input conversation simulation partner and date-and-time information about an entry point of the conversation simulation from the scenario information storage unit, and an execution unit executing the conversation simulation with the user according to the scenario information acquired by the acquisition unit.

Abstract: A remote control system which can reliably provide desired control while saving power. A remote control apparatus is capable of carrying out two-way wireless communication with an apparatus to be controlled. A control signal corresponding to a key switch for remote control is repeatedly transmitted while the key switch is being operated. Repeated transmission of the control signal is inhibited in accordance with reception of a predetermined signal from the apparatus to be controlled.

Abstract: A method for transmission of a useful data object from an exchange component to a mobile station, whereby a communication network is elected, in which the useful data object is to be transmitted and the exchange component transmits the useful data object to the mobile station when it is determined that said the mobile station is hooked into the at least one communication network and it is determined that the exchange component has a delivery request for the useful data object. A mobile station, an exchange component and a telecommunication device, are further disclosed, where each is embodied such as to be able to carry out such a method.

Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a wireless virtual phone booth is provided within a filtered wireless zone. A filtered wireless zone is provided. A geographically limited signal is contained within the filtered wireless zone. When a handset in the filtered wireless zone attempts to place a call, the call attempt is blocked. In addition, a handset in the geographically limited signal contained within the filtered wireless zone is allowed to place calls.

Abstract: A method of providing a cordless extension system for a plurality of communication devices in a defined environment, the method comprising the steps of: detecting that a first communication device of the plurality of communication devices is placing a call in the defined environment (205); in response to detecting, automatically creating a conference bridge involving all of the plurality of communication devices, wherein the first communication device is placed in an active mode, and wherein a second communication device of the plurality of communication devices that is on-hook is placed in a dormant mode (210). The invention proposes to include a Call Agent (CA) (600) that is configured to provide a cordless extension for the plurality of communication devices in a defined environment.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for verifying a reception and execution status of telecommand in a satellite control system.

Abstract: An in-flight communications system and method suitable for discrete use by, e.g., an Air Marshal, includes a personal digital assistant (PDA) device having wireless communications capabilities, an aircraft cabin wireless local area network (LAN) within which the PDA device can operate, a communications management unit (CMU) associated with the wireless LAN and operable to send and receive data via ACARS, and an operations center operable to receive data that is generated by the PDA, transmitted over the wireless LAN and passed to the operations center via ACARS.

Abstract: A roaming user profile is stored in a remote profile database accessible via a mobile communication network. The roaming user profile stores configuration information and settings for a mobile terminal. The configuration settings may relate to the user interface, customizable features of applications, and programmable functions of the mobile terminal. The roaming user profile can be accessed remotely by a mobile terminal in response to a login event to retrieve the configuration settings for a user and to configure the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A location area (102) associated with a mobile station (104) is stored at a first memory location (122). A current cell (108) associated with the mobile station (104) is stored at a second memory location (124). To address race conditions between attempts to page a mobile station and that mobile station needing to update the network with its new location area, both the stored location area and the current cell of the mobile station (104) are simultaneously paged when a request is received to contact the mobile station (104).

Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method for protecting information in a mobile terminal, the method includes: sending an information protection command to a mobile terminal via current home mobile switching center of the mobile terminal; the mobile terminal receiving and decoding the command, and executing a protection operation on the information in the mobile terminal according to a protection range defined by the command. When the mobile terminal roams, an information protection command is sent to its current home mobile switching center via a home location register for the mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal is powered off, the command is stored in the home location register, and when the mobile terminal is powered on again and informs the home location register, the home location register sends the command. Thus, information to be protected in a mobile telephone may be deleted or locked via remote operation.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example has: a telecommunications network having a plurality of mobile switching centers each of the mobile switching centers having a respective visitor location register; a selected at least one mobile switching center of the plurality of mobile switching centers; periodic time intervals; and a respective set of recordings of numbers of current entries in the respective visitor location registers measured at the same designated time of the selected at least one mobile switching center existing at an end of each of the time intervals.

Abstract: A secondary station has a receiver capable of resolving signals received as a plurality of multipath signals from a plurality of base stations during a soft handover process. This capability may, for example, be provided by a Rake receiver. In order to decode and act upon the received signals in a very short period of time, signals (402g,402h) arriving after a predetermined time are not processed by the receiver which is able instead to process weaker signals (402d,402e) which arrived before the time (t1). Such a secondary station is particularly suitable for decoding and acting upon power control commands included in received signals in a UMTS system, for which a very limited period of time is provided by the UMTS specification.

Abstract: In triggering a handoff by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) from a current basic service set (BSS) in a wireless local area network (WLAN), the following are performed. A highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) is determined for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon. Handoff is terminated and communication is retained with a current BSS when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class. Other criteria is evaluated to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.

Abstract: A method determines a routing for radio transmission between a first and a second radio station of a radio communication system, said system having a plurality of additional radio stations in addition to the first and the second radio stations. The routing passes through at least two of the additional radio stations, in such a way that information can be transmitted by radio between the first and the second radio stations via the routing. The system is provided with a radio communication device, which recognizes adjacent relationships between the radio stations of the radio communications systems. The radio communication device specifies a sub-group of the radio stations in the routing in response to a request for the determination of a routing between the first and the second radio stations and transmits respective radio stations identification information relating to one ore more radio stations in the sub-group of radio stations to the first and/or second radio station(s).

Abstract: A system, method, and program for transmitting data across an idle open communication channel from a wireless device. The wireless device includes a computer platform and a plurality of device resources that selectively utilize a open communication channel to communicate with other devices across the network, and each device resource selectively requests notification of an idle open communication channel, and all device resources that have requested such notification are notified upon an idle open communication channel occurring, and each notified device resource can selectively transmit data across the open communication channel prior to closure thereof.

Abstract: In a method and a device, and a mobile communication system by which a connection switchover between wireless network control devices can be performed with a connected base station being maintained in order to avoid a congestion when the congestion occurs in one of the wireless network control devices within a mobile communication network, network management information indicating congestion states of all wireless network control devices is acquired from a core network within the mobile communication network, a wireless network control device list is prepared in which a higher priority is assigned to the wireless network control devices in ascending order of congestion degree based on the network management information when a call request is received from one mobile terminal through a base station, the wireless network control device list is notified to the mobile terminal through the base station, and the mobile terminal is enabled to select one of the wireless network control devices as a connecting destina

Abstract: A hybrid localization method and a wireless network that performs the method are disclosed herein. In an embodiment of a hybrid localization technique, one or more sensor nodes in the network switch between different localization techniques depending on location area conditions. This technique chooses the most accurate localization technique for the given location area conditions, and thus potentially provides the best possible location accuracy for those conditions. A representative set of simulations and experiments verify the potential performance improvement realized with embodiments of the hybrid localization technique.

Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the invention can include a controller that can be coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of a valuable movable item and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the valuable movable item. A determination is made as to whether the geographic location is within a pre-defined zone. In response to the determination, a command can be generated for controlling the valuable movable item.

Abstract: A radio system for locating a radio transceiver configured to exchange voice or data with a plurality of base stations on a narrowband channel is described. The system includes the radio transceiver that exchanges voice or data on the narrowband channel with a base station of the plurality of base stations and also to periodically transmit a chirp signal to the plurality of base stations. The radio system also includes the plurality of base stations each with a matched filter configured to receive the periodically transmitted chirp signal and to triangulate a location of the radio transceiver using the received chirp signal.

Abstract: In one aspect of the instant invention, a method is provided for controlling roaming in a communications system. The method comprises storing a 15-digit MIN-based-IMSI in the mobile device. The 15-digit MIN-based-IMSI is comprised of a 10-digit Mobile Identification Number (MIN) and a 15-digit Home Network Identifier (HNI). Generally, the communications system uses the 15-digit MIN-based-IMSI to control roaming. However, the mobile device transmits only the 10-digit MIN in response to the mobile device being within a home network. To form the 15-digit universal identifier, the home network appends its HNI to the received MIN. When the mobile device is outside of its home network, the mobile device transmits the entire 15-digit universal identifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio communication apparatus and a radio communications method, a radio communication system, a recording medium, and a computer program in which a response signal to an inquiry is returned to a master only when instructions to perform radio communications are issued. A CPU 51 blinks LED 56 when an inquiry signal is received, and transmits a response to the inquiry signal when a user who has referred to lighting of the LED 56 operates a connection response button 53. The connection response button 53 is operated when the user issues radio communications instructions with respect to the inquiry signal. In other words, even when wireless headphones 2 are within an area capable of radio communications with the master, only if the connection response button 53 is operated by the user, it sends to the master a response to the inquiry, and establishes connection.

Abstract: In one illustrative scanning and decoding method, a signal strength level of an RF signal on an RF channel is measured for a plurality of RF channels of an RF band. The act of measuring a signal strength level is repeated at least one time to obtain at least one other signal strength level of the RF signal. Subsequently, an averaging function is completed with use of the signal strength level and the at least one other signal strength level for identifying an averaged signal strength level of the RF signal. At least one optimal RF signal is then identified based on the averaged signal strength levels of the RF signals on the RF channels. In between the repeated acts of measuring signal strength levels of the RF signals, and prior to identifying the averaged signal strength levels, control information is decoded on at least one of the RF channels and stored in memory.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for taking measurements in a mobile telecommunications system is disclosed, the system comprising a network of a plurality of cells and at least one user equipment device. The user equipment device scans frequency bands to generate measurement data for signals received from cells of the network; and when the signals received from cells of the network include more than one signal in a frequency band, measurement data is generated for more than one signal in the frequency band.

Abstract: A method for a network system to increase system capacity of P2P communication, performed by a network system, comprises: detecting the position of active P2P UEs in P2P communication mode (S30) and the position of two UEs trying to establish P2P communication; judging whether any of the two UEs falls into the radio range of any active UE (S40) except the two UEs, according to the detected position information; allocating relevant radio resource to the two Ues (S80) so that the two UEs can perform P2P communication, according to the judgment result.

Abstract: A telecommunication system includes a processor, interfaces in communication with the public telephone network and a data network, respectively, and a memory. The memory comprises executable instructions that when executed by the processor direct the system to establish a conference call, confirm the identity of a moderator of the conference call and upon successful confirmation of the identity of the moderator, expose call features that are inaccessible to remaining participants of the conference call.

Abstract: A radio transmission rate determining part (21) of a radio base station (2), when receiving transmission data transmitted from a base station control apparatus (1), determines a radio transmission rate in accordance with transmission data size and produces rate information. A transmission power changing part (22) decides the change amount of transmission power from the transmission data size received by the radio transmission rate determining part (21) and from an error correction gain difference determined in accordance with the transmission data size. A transmission frame producing part (23) encodes the transmission data into a transmission frame. A transmission part (249 transmits the transmission frame and rate information in accordance with the transmission power decided by the transmission power changing part (22).

Abstract: A transmitting unit comprising a first unit (CM_SCHDR) receiving scheduled first data (DATA2, DATA3) for transmission on at least a first channel, a power control unit (PWR_CTRL) for the first channel responsive to a respective closed loop power regulation signal (TCP_CMD), under which at least the transmit power rate of change is limited to a predetermined value per time unit, a packet data scheduler (HS_SCHDR) scheduling second data packets (DATA1), such as HSPDA data, for transmission on at least a second channel at an actual power level (P_H(t)), and a power amplifier (POWER_AMP) amplifying and outputting the scheduled first and second data, whereby the outputted first and second channels are subject to interference from one another, is shown.

Abstract: A method and system for enhancing the performance of augmented services associated with a wireless communications system through the dynamic exploitation of current measurements and operational configuration parameters to accurately and effectively control the signal power and duration transmitted by the mobile unit of interest.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method efficiently manage reverse link resources by allowing a mobile station to select between transmitting a payload at a standard power level and transmitting a smaller payload at a boosted power level. The mobile station, therefore, can autonomously select a QoS (Quality of Service) level for physical layer packets. Based on reverse link transmission information received from a base station, the mobile station derives a reverse link transmission guideline defining the power levels and associated payloads for at least a standard service and boosted service. The mobile station selects a reverse link transmission power level from a plurality of power levels including at least a standard reverse link transmission power level associated with a standard payload size and a boosted reverse link transmission power level associated with a boosted payload size where the standard payload size is greater than the boosted payload size.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a wireless subscriber's perception of the quality of service (QoS) parameters of a wireless network and correlate such perception to an actual location in a coverage area within the network for assuring and improving QoS parameters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are wireless products adapted to be positioned in a normal or resting position, that also include an antenna composed of a set of elements arranged in a plane in a radially symmetrical configuration providing a reduction in the susceptibility of reflected waves having the potential to cancel or weaken a main wave or signal, the plane positioned with respect to the normal position to direct a main communication line with a second wireless device into the plane and provide reception of a main and/or secondary signal at a plurality of phases. One exemplary product is a wireless conferencing device configured to rest on a tabletop, the antenna array oriented in a horizontal plane. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communication terminal comprising a user interface with a display and a keypad for supporting various functions. According to the invention, the orientation of the content of a hard label or a softlabel of at least one of the keys can changed so that the key can be used with the terminal in different orientations. The content of the display may also be readable in different orientations by changing the display direction. The mobile terminal may be provided with an orientation sensor allowing automatic changing of the display direction of the softlabels and the rest of the display content. The labeling of the hard keys may be changeable by operating a handle or by mechanical arrangements or optical effects.

Abstract: In the present invention, an alternate base station is switched to a serving base station if second information received by receiving means under control of first control means corresponds to second information stored in storing means. The receiving means is controlled to receive first information from the serving bas station if communication with the serving base station needs to be made. Storing of the first information is controlled while making the first information correspond to identification information of the serving base station.

Abstract: A method and a system for conducting a call between a mobile station and a callee over a first wireless network and a second wireless network are provided. A call is initiated through an anchor call server when a first wireless network services the mobile station. The call comprises a first call leg between the anchor call server and the mobile station through the first wireless network, and a second call leg between the anchor call server and the callee. The mobile station detects the presence of a second wireless network when it moves into a service area of the second wireless network. A third call leg is now established between the anchor call server and the mobile station through the second wireless network. Once the third call leg is established, the first call leg is disconnected.

Abstract: A personal items network, comprising a plurality of items, each item having a wireless communications port for coupling in network with every other item, each item having a processor for determining if any other item in the network is no longer linked to the item, each item having an indicator for informing a user that an item has left the network, wherein a user may locate lost items. A method for locating lost personal items, comprising: linking at least two personal items together on a network; and depositing one or both of time and location information in an unlost item when one of the items is lost out of network.

Abstract: A data acquisition system including at least a speaker and a microphone coupled to a two-way radio, in addition to audio recording circuitry and multi-use audio memory coupled to the microphone. The system may further include a video camera lens, an image sensor for receiving images through the camera lens, video recording circuitry, and rewriteable digital video memory. Intercoupling of the various devices included in the system may be via either wired communication or wireless radio frequency communication. All components of the system may be contained in a single housing, such as a speaker microphone. Alternatively, the various components may be distributed in several interconnected modules. The system may further include a light source having at least one light-emitting diode. The various components are powered by an electro-chemical power supply, which may be either integral with the two-way radio or separate therefrom.

Abstract: A character agent system and method operating the same are provided for presenting a state of the mobile phone by means of a character agent. A character agent system of the present invention includes a memory for storing a plurality of character quotients, information on at least one state transition model, and resources for presenting the character; a character controller for updating the character quotients according to events occurred in the mobile phone, determining a state by analyzing the character quotients and referring to the state transition model, and formatting the state using the resources assigned for the state of the character; and a display for presenting the character with the resources in the state.

Abstract: A communication system between two wireless phones in which data is stored automatically on the location of the phones, whether the phones are activated or not. This data is used by the system for load leveling by adjusting the loads of receiving towers based upon the location of the wireless phones.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed whereby the scheduling of network transmissions in a wireless backhaul network is determined using a cross-layer optimization algorithm. In a first embodiment, the algorithm assumes a good MAC layer transmit schedule has been provided and computes optimal network layer routes as well as transmit beam patterns and transmit powers in a semi-distributed manner. According to this embodiment, the optimization goal is the throughput from each access point, or node in the network, to the core network. In another embodiment, an independent set of transmitting nodes is determined at the MAC layer in a way such that no link in the set interferes with another link and no link is scheduled to transmit and receive at the same time. According to this embodiment, a column generation algorithm is used to find a maximal weighted independent set and to achieve optimal network transmission throughput.