Abstract: A method and apparatus of performing handover in a mobile node using an intrinsic value of a point of attachment (PoA), a method of transmitting handover information to the mobile node, and an information server. The method of performing handover in a mobile node includes determining an intrinsic value of a current PoA to which the mobile node is connected; and performing handover using the determined intrinsic value. The mobile node that does not include a GPS or does not support a specific protocol transmits the location thereof to an IS using an PoA identifier that is an intrinsic value of a current PoA to which the MN is connected, so that the IS can be informed of the current PoA, and quickly and promptly determine adjacent PoAs for performing handover.

Abstract: A system, a computer program product and a method of characterizing a cellular telecommunications network area are disclosed. The method comprises: receiving (606) measurement data characterizing measured cell quality of a plurality of radio cells in a plurality of spatiotemporal coordinate points; selecting (608) a plurality of sub-areas within a cellular telecommunications network area, each sub-area confining a plurality of spatiotemporal coordinate points; calculating (610) sub-area cell quality parameters of radio cells, each sub-area cell quality parameter representing cell quality of a radio cell within a sub-area and being calculated by combining measurement data within the sub-area; and generating (612) a cell preference list for at least a portion of the cellular telecommunications network area on the basis of the sub-area cell quality parameters.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in facilitating communications. A wireless node and/or other computer might, for example, have connectivity via a network, and/or might search for networks. The wireless node and/or other computer might, for instance, request that communications be diverted to one or more telephone numbers associated with one or more found networks, and/or might establish connectivity via one or more found networks.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for enhancing a demodulation performance of a receiver in a Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) system. A receiving apparatus in a broadband wireless communication system includes an estimator, a first calculator, and a second calculator. The estimator estimates a desired signal. The first calculator calculates a correlation matrix of a signal obtained by eliminating the estimated desired signal from a Received (RX) signal. The second calculator performs an interference elimination using the correlation matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a transmit power constraint at a mobile station using a pilot power ratio (PPR) or other measurement of relative received powers (or signal strengths) between a neighbor cell transmission and a serving cell transmission such that other-cell interference produced by the mobile station may be managed. The transmit power constraint may, for example, correspond to a total or per sub-carrier maximum allowable mobile station transmit power. The transmit power constraint may be decreased if an adjacent neighbor cell, or an adjacent neighbor cell with a strongest pilot signal strength at the mobile station, is interference overloaded, i.e., interference levels in the adjacent neighbor cell is above a threshold interference level. Such decrease may be based on a pilot power ratio between a received pilot power of the overloaded adjacent neighbor cell at the mobile station and a received pilot power of the serving cell at the mobile station.

Abstract: There is provided a wireless communication method, the method including selecting first and second channels that apply different data transmission capabilities, respectively, and transmitting and receiving data using the selected first and second channels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of allocating resources in a packet data system to a User Equipment (UE) with an active data session, such as a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call, using dedicated resources to transmit scheduling requests, thereby reducing latency which may occur as a result of collisions associated with transmitting scheduling requests over a random access channel. The method comprises the step of transmitting over dedicated resources a scheduling request, and receiving a scheduling grant in response thereto. The scheduling request indicates that a transmitter in a data session has a data packet to transmit. The scheduling grant indicates resources allocated for transmitting the data packet.

Abstract: A common signaling method are apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that enables communication in under-utilized radio frequencies by receiving a master beacon, scanning radio frequencies included in the master beacon, and establishing communications using an unoccupied radio frequency from one of the listed radio frequencies. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for facilitating access to a wireless network. A wireless client is operable to determine its current location, select a wireless network based on the location, and connect to the wireless network utilizing network information associated with the location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining the location of a mobile terminal using disguised power-off, wherein if a mobile terminal is powered off in a state where a mobile communication service subscriber does not intend to do so, only the location indication function of the mobile terminal operates, but the remaining functions are terminated as if power of the mobile terminal is turned off. In accordance with the present invention, it is determined whether the subscriber terminal is actually powered off or powered off in a disguised manner. All the power of the subscriber terminal is shut off, or all the power except for power for a function of sending a location signal is shut off, depending on the type of power-off.

Abstract: A first portable terminal receives a GPS signal transmitted from a satellite via radio waves with a signal reception means, and a short distance wireless communication means transfers this received signal to a second portable terminal. Furthermore, upon receipt of this signal transferred from the first portable terminal, the second portable terminal processes the received signal with a position measurement means, and thereby measures the position of the first portable terminal. Since the communication between the first portable terminal and the second portable terminal is by short distance wireless communication, accordingly these two portable terminals are positioned approximately at the same location. And a position measurement result notification means of the second portable terminal notifies its own position, which the position measurement means has acquired, to the first portable terminal.

Abstract: Location of mobile units in a wireless local area network is based on use of signal strength ratios and other criteria. In one embodiment absolute value of signal strength is used to derive a second value of location. The second value may be used as the location if the system is not calibrated and may also be used to calibrate the system. Alternatively time difference of arrival may be used in combination with signal strength ratio.

Abstract: A method and system in which a mobile controller can show on a display a bearing line to a rover. It is done using a radio positioning system such as GPS or other satellite positioning system to find the relative position of the controller and the rover plus means such as a compass or successive radio positioning fixes to find the heading of the rover. Then, using the relative position of the rover to the controller and the heading of the controller the bearing from the controller to the heading is calculated in a specially programmed computer.

Abstract: A location reporting paging communication system comprising space satellites, ground stations and a remote receiving unit adapted to resolve a global position from signals transmitted from a communication transmitter. The subscriber in possession of the remote receiving unit updates the paging network with global positioning information. A caller paging a subscriber in possession of the remote receiving unit may request the global location of the remote receiving unit. The paging network could divulge or block such information from a caller depending on the requirements of the subscriber.

Abstract: A multiple mode, personal, wireless communications system exists within a radiotelephone network serving general customers and provides additional services to a select group of customers. The system uses handsets which automatically switch between a standard cellular radiotelephone mode of operation and an enhanced cordless mode when the handsets are within range of pico cells that are interconnected to the public switched telephone network. Each pico cell is controlled via a framework of overlay cells that operates independently of the radiotelephone network and uses a unique control protocol on a small number of reserved cellular channels. Each pico cell consists of a spectrally dynamic, non-capturing, frequency agile, multi-purpose base station provided at customer-selected locations to cooperate with the overlay cell framework. Each pico cell is capable of supporting multiple handsets and uses low power operation that achieves limited coverage.

Abstract: A location reporting paging communication system comprising space satellites, ground stations and a remote receiving unit adapted to resolve a global position from signals transmitted from a communication transmitter. The subscriber in possession of the remote receiving unit updates the paging network with global positioning information. A caller paging a subscriber in possession of the remote receiving unit may request the global location of the remote receiving unit. The paging network could divulge or block such information from a caller depending on the requirements of the subscriber.

Abstract: A geographic-based communications service system has a mobile unit for transmitting/receiving information, and access points connected to a network. The access points are arranged in a known geographic locations and transmit and receive information from the mobile unit. When one of the access points detects the presence of the mobile unit, it sends a signal to the network indicating the location of the mobile unit and the information requested by the mobile unit. Based on the signal received from the access point, the network communicates with information providers connected to the network and provides data to the mobile unit through the access point corresponding to the location of the mobile unit.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. A page indication count setter selects the page indication count, i.e., the number of page indications per page, to be included in a quick page message. The set page indication count is dependent upon communication activity, e.g., the system paging load, identified by a communication activity input indicia identifier.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for integrating secure identification logic into cell phones. A registration is received, wherein said registration includes an identifier identifying a mobile terminal. Information is transmitted to the mobile terminal, wherein a password is a function of the information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for a message exchange service, especially to a service method for transmitting/receiving an SMS (Short Message Service) or MMS (Multimedia Message Service) information from a mobile terminal to a residential device, or from a residential device to a mobile terminal, characterized by including a mobile terminal; Internet; a home network serving node (HNSN) system; an SMS server; and an indoor residential gateway (RG) having a plurality of residential devices.

Abstract: Methods and related apparatus are described of operating a transaction proxy to act as a conduit for a structured transaction, such as TCAP structured dialog between a first transaction peer, for instance an SMSC, and a second transaction peer, for instance an MSC. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a begin message; determining an address of the first transaction peer from the begin message; responding to the begin message by sending a continue message to the first transaction peer; and, if no abort message is received from the first transaction peer, forwarding the begin message to the second transaction peer.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a display device, a modem interface to communicate with a network, an input interface to receive data, and processing logic responsive to the input interface. The mobile device also includes a memory accessible to the processing logic. The memory includes a plurality of instructions executable by the processing logic to provide a user interface to the display device. The user interface includes a first area to receive a text message and a second area to receive an identifier associated with an addressee device. The memory also includes instructions executable by the processing logic to receive the text message and to submit the text message for conversion into an audio message and for transmission of the audio message to the addressee destination device.

Abstract: A missing-call short message notification device includes: a main control module for controlling and scheduling other modules; a relay signaling processing module for receiving information sent by the switching device and sending information to the switching device; a short message constructing module for constructing a missing-call short message; a short message sending module for sending the constructed message to the called user. A method for realizing short message notification service for missing calls includes: a called user sets a call forward number to be a missing-call short message notification number; a switching device detects that a call from a calling user to a called user is not put through, and sends information of the calling user to an MCND based on the call forward number; the MCND constructs a missing-call short message based on the information of the calling user and sends the constructed message to the called user.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data between a wireless communication and a remote server. The method includes running a mobile application on the wireless communication device, in which the mobile application is a rich client application. The method further includes transmitting data associated with the mobile application between the wireless communication device and the remote server using short message service (SMS). The mobile application links corresponding data transmitted through the short message service (SMS) for use by the mobile application.

Abstract: At the time of carrying out a DHO, a DHO execution unit encodes data to be transmitted and interleaves it, followed by dividing it into segment data and sending out from respective transmission paths. When receiving data, the unit receives pieces of segment data from the respective transmission paths, combines them together, de-interleaves them and receives data by decoding it. When dividing into segment data, it allocates segment data with larger amount of data to a transmission path with a high transmission quality, and that with smaller amount of data to a transmission path with a low transmission quality, in accordance with the transmission quality.

Abstract: A method of and system to determine which channels are accessible by a communication device in a push-to-talk communication network are disclosed. The method may comprise sending an identifying network connectivity message to the communication device across a particular network channel, the identifying network connectivity message including an identification code. The method further comprises querying the communication device for the identification code to determine if the communication device successfully received the identifying network connectivity message, thereby to establish if the particular network channel is accessible by the communication device.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention uses estimates of delay spreads of transmissions from user equipments (UEs) to a NodeB to determine a set of transmission parameters for the UEs reference signals. In an exemplary embodiment, the transmission parameters for reference signals include cyclic shifts. Thus, embodiments include a set of allocated cyclic shift values that are tailored to the delay spreads. The set of allocated cyclic shift values are used by a corresponding set of UE being served by a NodeB to form references signals. Each UE uses the allocated cyclic shift to form its reference signal by applying the cyclic shift to a modified reference sequence. The modified reference sequence can be generated from a Constant-Amplitude-Zero-Auto Correlation (CAZAC) sequence. The set of allocated cyclic shift values can be updated periodically to account for changes of delay spreads, which can be caused by physical movements of the set of UEs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of setting reverse link traffic and pilot transmit powers in a wireless communications system based on traffic channel activity in order to lower average total transmit power on the reverse link and optimize reverse link capacity. As traffic channel activity decreases, the traffic transmit power relative to the pilot transmit power, i.e., traffic-to-pilot ratio (TPR), should increase. Increasing TPR will produce lower pilot transmit powers and higher traffic transmit powers. Although higher traffic transmit powers are undesirable, the effect on average total transmit power is lessen because the traffic channel is not active all the time. By contrast, the pilot channel is always active and, thus, it is desirable to sacrifice some performance of channel estimation in order to lower average total transmit power.

Abstract: A method for controlling power of an uplink physical channel includes: computing a relative gain factor in a compressed mode; correcting the relative gain factor to obtain a corrected relative gain factor; generating a gain factor in the compressed mode according to the corrected relative gain factor; controlling power of the uplink physical channel according to the gain factor in the compressed mode generated. In embodiments of the present invention, after being computed, the relative gain factor in the compressed mode is corrected, then the gain factor in the compressed mode is generated according to the corrected relative gain factor. Thus, an accurate gain factor may be acquired for controlling the power of the uplink physical channel.

Abstract: Upon reception of a telephone transmission request from a data processing unit 230, a transmission request processing unit 250 decides the transmission method of a communication processing unit 240 according to a data ID of the data being referenced by the data processing unit 230 and transmission judgment information stored in the transmission judgment information storage unit 260. The transmission request processing unit 250 requests the communication processing unit 240 for a telephone transmission by a transmission method based on the aforementioned transmission method. Thus, it is possible to perform telephone transmission by an appropriate method according to the data being referenced by a user.

Abstract: There are provided a plurality of systems of reconfigurable radio processing unit (102) whose function and performance can be modified. A control unit (104) collects quality information on the communication link in communication methods received at respective radio processing systems (102a, 102b). According to this, the control unit (104) selects an optimal communication method and transmission mode from a plurality of communication methods and transmission modes (for example, diversity transmission between a plurality of systems, diversity transmission by a single communication method, and MIMO channel multiplex transmission). By modifying configurations of the reconfigurable radio processing unit (102) according to the selected communication method and transmission mode, it is possible to communicate at a desired transmission mode. Thus, it is possible to perform an optimal transmission to the communication link according to the quality condition and other request condition.

Abstract: Alternative software architectures for a dual mode wireless communication device and methods of use are provided for efficient and effective use of the processor and memory capabilities of first and second air interface processors on a dual mode wireless communication device. The alternative architectures efficiently distribute a plurality of operational modules across the processors for efficient dual mode operation of a dual mode wireless communication device. Procedures for transitioning into a second air interface mode from a first air interface mode and vice versa are also disclosed. These seamless transitions can be based on user preferences and/or real time environmental variables such as signal strength or availability.

Abstract: Certain aspects of a method and system for transporting FM data over a Bluetooth HCI link may comprise processing FM signals in a single chip that comprises integrated Bluetooth and FM radios. The processed signals may be communicated to a host communicatively coupled via the HCI. The processed signals may comprise samples of the left and right channels of the analog baseband FM signal. The processed signals may be communicated to the host via a L2CAP connection over the HCI. Each L2CAP packet may comprise alternating left then right channel samples. Or the samples of one channel may be placed before the samples of the other channel. The number of samples for one channel may be the same as the number of samples for the other channel in each L2CAP packet. Furthermore, the samples in the L2CAP packets may be compressed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile communication terminal and system access method for supporting a dual-standby mode, that can access at least two radio communication systems for receiving a system access request signal and attempting, when the system access request signal is received, to access a system of a preset system preference mode.

Abstract: A multiple mode, personal, wireless communications system exists within a radiotelephone network serving general customers and provides additional services to a select group of customers. The system uses handsets which automatically switch between a standard cellular radiotelephone mode of operation and an enhanced cordless mode when the handsets are within range of pico cells that are interconnected to the public switched telephone network. Each pico cell is controlled via a framework of overlay cells that operates independently of the radiotelephone network and uses a unique control protocol on a small number of reserved cellular channels. Each pico cell consists of a spectrally dynamic, non-capturing, frequency agile, multi-purpose base station provided at customer-selected locations to cooperate with the overlay cell framework. Each pico cell is capable of supporting multiple handsets and uses low power operation that achieves limited coverage.

Abstract: A reconfigurable wireless transceiver and method of use are disclosed. As one example, a reconfigurable wireless transceiver is disclosed, which includes a transmitter unit, a plurality of receiver units, and a processing unit coupled to the plurality of receiver units. A first receiver unit of the plurality of receiver units receives a first signal at a first frequency, and determines a strength level of the first signal. A second receiver unit of the plurality of receiver units searches for a second signal at a second frequency, detects the second signal at the second frequency, and determines a strength level of the detected second signal. The processing unit determines if the strength level of the detected second signal is greater than a predetermined value, and enables the second receiver unit to receive a third signal at substantially the second frequency, if the strength level of the detected second signal is greater than the predetermined value.

Abstract: A combination camera/projection system includes an image forming device, a light source, a projection lens, a detector array such as a CCD, and a beam splitter such as a polarizing beam splitter (PBS) disposed to direct light from the light source to the image forming device, and from the image forming device to the projection lens, and from the projection lens to the detector array.

Abstract: A mobile terminal for reproducing music contents according to a keypad input and a method for reproducing a button sound of the mobile terminal are discussed. According to an embodiment, the mobile terminal includes: an input unit including one or more buttons; a memory that stores music contents corresponding to the buttons; a controller that sequentially reproduces the stored music contents by a sound at a time according to a manipulation of the buttons; and a sound output unit that outputs the reproduced music contents under the control of the controller. Music contents desired by a user can be set as a button sound and various button sounds are provided according to pressing of buttons.

Abstract: The invention is to provide a VoIP apparatus embedded in a mobile communication equipment. The VoIP apparatus according to the invention includes a converting module. In particular, the converting module is used for converting voltage levels and interfaces between the communication module in the mobile communication equipment and the VoIP apparatus.

Abstract: A cellular telephone system, including a cellular telephone transceiver unit, an ear piece which receives the voice vibrations of a user, and a wireless linkage operatively connecting the ear piece to the cellular telephone transceiver unit, allows a user to be in a hands-free mode when using a cellular telephone. The cellular telephone transceiver unit includes a personal digital assistant and a pager with a vibration module. The ear piece generally uses a bone sensor along with an air sensor placed in the external auditory canal of the user to detect the voice vibrations of the user. Further, a speaker is included in the ear piece to allow the user to hear incoming data from the cellular telephone transceiver. The wireless linkage uses low power radio frequency waves to send and receive signals between the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit. Both the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit require power which is supplied by batteries.

Abstract: A system that permits a cell phone user to insert a cell phone, which has a PCMCIA compliant connector, directly into a computer's PC card socket. The cell phone is hinged about a first component and a second component. The first component includes a keypad appropriate for dialing up an Internet service provider (ISP), and the second component is PCMCIA compliant to couple directly in an existing PC socket of the computer. Thus, the cell phone requires no additional cables or modified ports to provide a seamless connection to a dial-up ISP.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to manage call control in a Computer Telephone Interface (CTI) system includes: a computer terminal to generate a call control message including call control identification information using a CTI application program in response to a call control command from a user, and transmitting the generated call control message; wireless terminals to perform call control upon receipt of the call control message; and an exchange to receive the call control message from the computer terminal, and to maintain the call control message generated by the computer terminal unchanged and to interface it to a corresponding one of the wireless terminals in response to the call control identification information being detected from the received call control message.

Abstract: A message status synchronization scheme. In one embodiment, a method may comprise: automatically detecting arrival of a message at a messaging server from a sender for a user having a mail address thereat, the message being displayable on a computer for the user with a status indicator icon associated therewith; processing at least a portion of an instance of the message for transmission to the user's mobile data communication device over a wireless network; upon receiving a reply message from the mobile data communication, configuring address information associated with the reply message and transmitting the reply message to the sending entity with the user's mail address as its originating address; receiving a status signal from the mobile data communication device indicating that the message has been replied to on the mobile data communication device; and altering the status indicator icon associated with the message on the computer responsive to the status signal.